Republic School District #309

Our final informational forum is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:00 PM: Are you wondering what a 4-day school week might mean for Republic students or students who might attend the Republic School District in the future? If so, please plan on attending the final scheduled community forum event in October ...October 29, 2024 at the Republic Elementary Cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Please note that this event is for informational purposes only and will serve as feedback in the planning pocess.

Announcement: The Republic School District is extremely excited to announce that we have received a $1.2 million grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, under the Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities program. This grant will add a rubberized track to our outdoor athletic fields and lights to allow evening use, enhance parking, and improve drainage and access for people with disabilities. The regional athletic league lacks track and field sites and the growing community continues to use the district’s fields for leagues, exercise, and town/county gatherings. We scored 1st out of 19 finalists in the state for this highly competitive grant and had a wonderful team come together to make this happen! Go Tigers!

This year, the ROAR program has expanded to include a new elective class for middle school students focused on outdoor adventure and regional biology. In this class, students are learning about various topics, such as camping and hiking basics, regional flora and fauna, and essential survival skills. The first adventure for the class was a trip to Sweat Creek picnic area. Students were expected to demonstrate basic skills, including selecting a safe campsite, setting up a tent and sleeping bag, and hanging their food securely in a tree.

Mrs. Campbell's 1st-grade class enjoyed a crisp, sunny fall day at Curlew Lake State Park for this week's ROAR adventure. While at the park, students learned about squirrel behaviors by participating in movement games that got their bodies moving in the cool morning air. After studying squirrels, the students examined the beautiful, colorful trees in the park. They observed different leaf patterns, various tree shapes, and identified several types of trees. After lunch, the students explored the state park and went on a color scavenger hunt while walking through the area.

Attention parents of fourth and fifth graders: The Symphony bus will return to the school at 4:30 PM today!

Congratulations to the Middle School Cross Country Lady Tigers and Coach Forsman, who brought home some serious hardware by winning the District Championships over the weekend! Their hard work put in this season paved the way for your Lady Tigers to dominate the race! Pictured are Loraina King, Savanna Forsman, Pyper Orestad and Zoey Zaker (not pictured are Brynn Avila and Taylnn Baldwin).

Last week, Miss King's Kindergarten class had their first ROAR adventure at the Ferry Conservation District greenhouse property. The students explored outside to find shapes in nature such as circles, squares, and triangles. They also learned to classify natural materials found in nature and used handheld microscopes to examine leaves, grasses, and soil. A big thank you to Ferry Conservation District for allowing the ROAR program to utilize their amazing property and to Mckenzie Hilderbrandt for joining us.

Power has been restored and school will continue as scheduled. All absences and late arrivals will be excused.

The Republic School District has encountered a power outage this morning. We have a call out to the PUD regarding the matter. Students who are arriving will be sent to the gym. Due to the fact of the late discovery and students arriving on campus, we will prepare our families for possibly cancelling school and returning students home within the hour. All absences will be excused today as we navigate this issue.

Our first informational forum is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:00 PM at the Keller Community Center: Are you wondering what a 4-day school week might mean for Republic students or students who might attend the Republic School District in the future? If so, please plan on attending 1 of the 2 scheduled community forum events in October ...October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Keller Community Center or October 29, 2024 at the Republic Elementary Cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Please note that these events are for informational purposes only and will serve as feedback in the planning pocess.

Miss Sage's 3rd-grade class recently visited Swan Lake for a day of learning and exploring. The students went on a scavenger hunt to find different types of cones and leaves, learned about the composition of good soil, and discovered how to differentiate between a stone flake and a stone tool. A big thank you goes to United States Forest Service employees Eric Burres, Stuart Chilvers, Garret Toombs, and Lindsey Huddleston for spending the day teaching and inspiring the students of Republic Elementary.

It has come to our attention that an election type pamphlet or material related to candidates in the upcoming election was left on windshields of cars in the school parking lot. This is not allowed as per school board policy 4400, which states the following: The district, as part of its mission to educate and instill civic responsibility, will assure that the community is appropriately informed about district and education related ballot measures through objective and fair presentations of the facts related to those measures. However, public facilities will not be used to assist in any candidate’s campaign or to support or oppose any ballot measure. We will pursue actions against those who violate this policy, which may include legal action or trespassing individuals or groups off campus. We encourage the public to attend events and respect the privacy of those who utilize our campus for pre-approved activities.

Hello, Tiger Families! Two things. 1. Due to the volleyball game starting at 5 pm tonight, the Hoco dance will now start at 8:30 and end at 11:30 pm. 2. Volleyball Senior Rose will begin at promptly at 4:45 pm. Thanks and Goooo Tigers!

K-5 families: Picture packets will be sent home today in the communication folders. Please check your child’s backpack.

Homecoming Parade this Friday at 4 pm down Clark St. Football Senior Rose ceremony at 6:30 pm with kick off to follow at 7 pm. See you all there and GOOOO TIGERS!

Happy National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Finley for all their incredible dedication and inspiration they offer our students every day. Their impact is invaluable! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Attention Tiger Volleyball Fans! Please note that Saturday's volleyball game times have changed so that families, students and athletes may attend Coach Fraser's memorial service. First game will be played at 2 pm and the second game at 5 pm. Please let me know if you have any questions. -Dena

Attention K-5 Families: We have a correction about the Open House. It is from 5:30 to 6:30 PM tonight, October 10th.

This is a reminder for K-5 families that the Open House is tomorrow from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Visit your child's classroom and sign up for conferences.

Are you wondering what a 4-day school week might mean for Republic students or students who might attend the Republic School District in the future? If so, please plan on attending 1 of the 2 scheduled community forum events in October ...October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Keller Community Center or October 29, 2024 at the Republic Elementary Cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Please note that these events are for informational purposes only and will serve as feedback in the planning pocess.