Republic School District #309

Game time change! Please note that today's football game time has been moved up an hour. Kick off is at 2 pm now. See you there! GOOOO TIGERS!

Regarding Social Media Posts/Rumors/Gossip: There are posts circulating that a school district employee was arrested in the transportation department parking lot on Tuesday. This is false information and the person who was apprehended there had nothing to do with the school district in any way. We were never notified or prepared for such an event and it's disheartening to see posts by individual people who are attempting to spread misleading information to the public. If there is ever any emergency event or communication need for our community or families, that will come directly from the school distrct and will not come from second or third-hand social media posts. You may also reach out to our district office or schools if there are ever any questions or concerns. As we educate our students on responsible and safe use of social media, we would hope that other individuals outside of the school district would be able to also model this type of responsible behavior. Social media outlets can be a wonderful way to connect, share, celebrate, and provide truthful notifications within a community. Thank you for your time and we are absolutly excited for the wonderful new school year ahead!

We needed to combine the bear bus and the rabbit bus today as we were short a driver. We utilized our mass messaging system and found that some folks didn't get notified by phone or emails some of the messaging went through on the Facebook Feed and the school website. But many parents did not get the message. We apologize that some parents did not receive the message. We have discovered a technical issue between our messaging system and our student records system. We will work to resolve the issue and we appreciate your patience and grace as we resolve the issue. Sincerely, Loren Finley

We are hiring!!!! We have a full time school bus driving position open. Please contact the Republic Bus garage (509) 775-3654 OR the District office (509) 775-3173 for a complete job description and application.

Good Afternoon. The Bear and Rabbit bus will be combined for the afternoon route today. Students on the Rabbit route will be approximately 1 hour late in getting home today.

Good Morning, This message will be important for all Kindergarten and 2nd grade families. Due to our enrollment numbers, less in Kindergarten than expected, and more in 2nd grade than expected, and our desire to strategically impact our lower grade classroom size, we are making some changes in two classrooms. Ms. Bushnell is being moved from Kindergarten to 2nd grade, as that class has a class roster that is too large for one classroom. Kindergarten is going to recombine as their numbers are substantially smaller. Mrs. Starr and Ms. Bushnell will be the 2nd grade teachers. The class roster has already been split. You will receive a personal message letting 2nd grade families know who your student will have as their teacher. Also, when you come in on Tuesday the 3rd, for orientation, we will have class rosters posted outside the classrooms. If you have any questions, please call the elementary office at 509-775-3173.

The Republic School District will be closed 8/29-9/2 in recognition of our county fair and Labor Day holiday. Regular hours of operation will resume 9/3 for our Open House/Student Orientation, with the 1st day of school beginning on 9/4. Please reach out directly to your individual school office for assistance with registration, athletics, or your general back-to-school questions. We look forward to another wonderful school year!

Junior High Supply List

High School Supply List

Dear Families, We encourage you to utilize our new online system to update your contact information and complete the required forms for returning students. Simply follow the instructions provided in this post. This updated method replaces the traditional packet distribution at the start of the school year, aiming to simplify the transition into the new academic year. Please be aware that registration packets are intended solely for students who are newly joining our district.

Good Thursday Morning. Republic School District is accepting applications for a Student Support and Family Engagement Advisor for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a temporary 1-year position. A complete job description can be found on our website under open positions or at the District Office. (509) 775-3173.

Attention families: Online registration for returning students is now open!

REMINDER: There will be a fall sports informational meeting tonight in the multi-purpose room in the elementary building at 6:00 PM. All students participating in fall sports athletics need to attend.

Attention 7th grade parents: The 7th-grade overnight ROAR Adventure to Lake Wenatchee is coming up quickly (September 17th-19th). Several parents/guardians have not submitted the necessary paperwork for their child to attend the overnight trip. Information packets and permission slips are available at the elementary and high school offices. Please ensure that permission forms are returned to the school district by Friday, August 30th to secure your student's spot for this adventure.

Attention preschool and kindergarten families: Registration packets are due. Please turn in your packets now if you haven't already. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the elementary office. Kindergarten's first day of school is Friday, September 6th. Mrs. Ricard, our preschool teacher, will contact families to discuss start dates. We look forward to meeting our new families! Contact information: Amy Sharbono 509-775-3327 ext 138 asharbono@republicsd.org

Parents of 6th - 12th-grade students who are planning on participating in sports. As of the current 24-25 school year, we have a new way to register your students for sports participation. Please follow the instructions in the attached document.

Good Morning, I want to reiterate the necessity to meet with ALL seniors and at least one parent prior to the start of the school year. I have set aside time in my schedule, August 12th - 15th and the 19th - 22nd, between 10am and 2pm. This meeting time is essential to ensure that you and your senior have a map of their credits, expectations, and needs toward their journey to graduation. After the 22nd, I will not have time in my schedule to meet as I will need to be available to other classes and needs. I have four meetings on my schedule at this point. Please, ensure you are taking advantage of this time while it is available. Best, Principal Loren Finley

Our Cheerleading Coach position has been filled!

CHEER COACH!! We are still seeking a cheerleading coach for the 2024-2025 school year. A job description can be found on our website until the employment open position tab, OR you can call the District Office 509 775-3173 or stop by. Come join our team and help our cheer squad root for our Tiger Teams.

Good Morning, As we prepare for the start of the 24-25 school year, I wanted to let you know that we are planning and organizing an Open House Event to kick things off! On September 3rd, the building will be open for students and parents to meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and ensure all registration information is in and up to date. This will include an Orientation for all 7th—12th grade students. I will send out a schedule of the orientation events when it is complete. In addition, we will host a Back to School Community Fair. Sports physicals, childhood immunizations, and much more will be available! Please plan on attending the Open House on September 3rd from 8 to 2 and the Back to School Community Fair from 10 to 2. Principal Loren Finley