Republic School District #309

Ms. Bushnell's 1st Grade Class, Mrs. Campbell's 1st Grade Class and Mr. Winter's 5th Grade Class were all 90% or higher for April Attendance! Congratulations teachers and students! They will all be rewarded on Friday May 3rd!

Republic School District is conducting developmental screenings for children ages 0-5 on Tuesday, May 7th, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Specialists will screen for Social/Emotional, Cognitive, Adaptive Behavior/Self-Help, Motor, and Communication skills. If you suspect your child (ages 0-5) may have a developmental delay, please get in touch with Republic Elementary at 509-775-3327 to sign up for a screening appointment. Republic School District also identifies school-age students who may have a disability. A parent, teacher or any adult who knows the student can make a referral anytime. If you have questions about how to make a referral, please contact Republic School District Special Education Services (509 775 3327).

Attention students in grades 5-12: Please note that the concert originally scheduled for May 2nd has been rescheduled to May 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Attention 4th Grade Parents: We have an exciting field trip to Dry Falls Interpretive Center on Thursday, May 2nd. It is important to inform parents this adventure will extend beyond the end of the regular school day. This will require you to arrange to pick up your child after school hours. Our return time will be approximately 4:30-5:00 on Thursday, May 2nd. Due to the distance we will be away from school, please ensure your child is dressed properly for inclement weather as we will be outside most of the day. Also, it may be a good idea to pack extra healthy snacks in addition to a school lunch that may be provided.

Republic School District is seeking applicants for a Special Education Teacher for Upper Elementary and Junior High School. This is a full time 180 day position. The salary will be commensurate with the Districts Salary Schedule. A Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement is required, or a willingness and ability to obtain endorsement. Full Job description can be found on our website under the employment tab, or by calling the District Office (509) 775-3173.

Mr. Avila and his 4th grade class are the winners of the "Cleanest Class of the Week" Thank you to the desk fairy for all your hard work!! #CommunitiesInSchools

GO KINDERGARTEN TIGERS! Congratulations on being this the Tiger Pride Friday winners!! #CommunitiesInSchools

HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAY TIGERS! #Communitiesinschools

Don't forget! Picture Day is on Monday, April 29th. We look forward to seeing all the smiling faces that make our community so special.

SOFTBALL UPDATE! Please note that Girls JV and Varsity Softball games will be played tomorrow, Thurs., 4/25, at Kettle Falls High School. JV plays at 2 pm and Varsity plays at 4 pm. GOOOO TIGERS!

Here is a glance at this week in sports! Tuesday, 4/23, Double Header Varsity Softball and Baseball at Wilbur. Girls play at the middle school and boys play at the high school. Games start at 2 pm. Wed., 4/24, Junior High Track & Field at Oroville. Meet starts at 4 pm. Wed., 4/24, Varsity Softball and Junior Varsity Softball at Kettle Falls. JV plays at 2 pm and Varsity at 4 pm. Thurs., 4/25, High School Track & Field at Mead High School. Meet starts at 3:30 pm Sat., 4/27, High School Track & Field at Ritzville. Meet starts at 10:30 am. Sat., 4/24, Varsity Double Header Softball and Baseball at ACH (Hartline Ball Fields) starting at 3 pm. Call Dena with any questions at 775-3171. Thanks and GOOOOO TIGERS!

Please take note that Picture Day is fast approaching! Class, Spring Portraits, and Sports photos will be taken on Monday, April 29th. To order online, please visit leosphotography.com (Use school code Spr224668) Please remember that students are not automatically included in the spring picture-taking session. To have your child's individual or buddy portrait taken, please fill out the form and instruct your child to inform the photographer of their preference. K-6 picture packets go home on Thursday, April 25th.

Six more weeks Senior Parents!!! Please submit your senior slide show photos by April 30th. Thank you.

Here is the most current Junior High Track & Field schedule.

6th Grade Parents: On Wednesday, April 17th, we will be touring Boundary Dam near Metaline Falls. Due to the distance we will be away from school. it may be a good idea to pack extra healthy snacks in addition to a school lunch that may be provided. It is important to inform parents this adventure will extend beyond the end of the regular school day. This will require you to arrange to pick up your child after school hours. Our return time will be approximately 4:00-4:30 on Wednesday, April 17th.

Interested in ECEAP for your preschooler? Check out the information below.

Last week, Mr. Winter's 5th grade class went on a ROAR adventure to visit Grand Coulee Dam. The students were taken on a tour of one of the three power plants and the tunnels of the dam. At one point during the tour, the students found themselves in tunnels that were 150 feet below the water's surface. Once they finished walking through the dam, the students had the chance to explore the visitor center.

Here is your Tiger Athletics' schedule for the week! Tuesday, the 16th, Doubleheader VARSITY Softball at Inchelium at 2 pm & 4 pm Also on the 16th, HIGH SCHOOL Track & Field travels to Valley Christian. Meet time is 3:30 pm Wed., the 17th, Doubleheader JUNIOR VARSITY, Softball and Baseball in Davenport at 2 pm & 4 pm Also, on the 17th, the JUNIOR HIGH Track and Field travels to Valley Christian . Meet time is 3:30 pm Sat., the 20th, VARSITY Home Softball vs. Bridgeport. Game time is 11 am (use to be 1 pm.) Also, this will be Senior Rose for the Lady Tigers and the RHS Track & Field athletes! Any questions? Give Dena at call at 775-3171 Thanks and GOOOOO TIGERS!

Good Monday Morning-We are still accepting applications for sub custodians and sub bus drivers. Job descriptions can be found on our website under the tab " Open Positions" or by calling the District Office (509) 775-3173. Come be a part of our team.

Attention 8th -12th grade Boys Basketball! There is an opportunity to play summer ball in a tourney at Kettle Falls after baseball season is over. You are interested, please reach out to Coach Harris on the Band App and let him know! He needs to let Kettle Falls know by Monday if there is enough players to form a team. Thanks and GOOOO TIGERS!