Republic 4th grade students were given the incredible opportunity to join Keller Schools on their annual camas root gathering event. Tribal elder and teacher Billie Jo Bray spent time with Republic students showing them about how to properly dig the root, how to care for the land where the camas root grows, and how to clean and prepare them.
The Republic School District and the ROAR program is so grateful that we were able to join this outing. We would like to thank Karen Neal and Dolly Brudevold, who organized the event. And a very special thank you to tribal elder Billie Jo Bray who shared her vast knowledge and insight on indigenous plants and cultural traditions.
College and Career Fair a huge success! On Thursday, April 27th, grades 7-12th, were given the opportunity to visit several colleges (EWU, WSU, Whitworth, and Carrington College) and over 25 various companies all while never leaving Republic's backyard! Companies included Kinross, Washington State Patrol, Boise Cascade, the US Forest Service, Border Patrol, Hetland Electric, Northside Heating & Air, Ferry County Memorial Hospital, Ferry County PUD, STCU and Vaagen Bros, just to name a few! Students met with guest presenters at booths set up in the gym and participated in small group presentations in classrooms throughout the day. Students were able to submit their questionnaires into a raffle for the chance to win gift certificates or prizes from local business. Thank you to everyone who shared career opportunities with our students and the business who donated prizes for the raffle. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This just in! Saturday's District SOFTBALL Tournament has moved locations! Due to a high probability of rain showers in Kettle Falls, the Lady Tigers will now play in Hartline instead. Game time is still 9 am! GOOO TIGERS!
TIGER POWER! Your Lady Tigers punched their ticket to Softball District Playoffs today! The Lady Tigers will go up against Mary Walker on Saturday, May 6th at 9 am in Kettle Falls. Admission will be:
Adults $10
Students $8
Senior Citizens and Kids $5
Congrats girls and GOOOO TIGERS!
High School and Middle School Parents: If your child did not bring their class group or spring sports picture forms home and you are interested in purchasing the group photo for their class or sports photos, the information for purchasing has been attached. Orders made within the next 24 hours will not have a late fee. After tomorrow, there will be an additional $10 added to the cost. You can pay online at leosphotography.com For class pictures, use school code GR3223001. Sports photos, use code SPO5014.
Congratulations to Trey Cromwell who competed this weekend at the National Archery in the Schools Program Western Nationals Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. To qualify for Nationals, Trey placed in the top 10 of all high school boys at the state competition in Deer Park back in early March.
Miss Starr's 2nd grade class ventured to The Ferry Country Conservation District greenhouse to learn about soil. Students were shown how use tools the conservation district uses to collect soil samples. Students then collected four different soil samples and used their observation skills to determine which soil is the best for growing plants.
Students also received a quick lesson on local tree species and also how to measure the diameter of trees.
THANK YOU to Mckenzi Coleman and Dave Hedrick from the Conservation District for their help in planning this ROAR Adventure and giving their time to the students of Republic School District.
Picture Day Monday, May 1st
Salt Lake City Bound!
Happy Birthday to all our April birthday kiddos!
Just a reminder that tonight is the Winter Sports Awards at 6 pm in the Elem. cafeteria. Looking forward to seeing all the basketball players, cheerleaders and wrestling athletes there! GOOOO TIGERS!
This week's ROAR Adventure took Mr. Zakar's 6th Grade class to Boundary Dam. Students were able to walk through one of the maintenance tunnels, go to the base of the 340 foot dam, and were also allowed to walk across the top. During this STEM field trip students were introduced to the mechanics of hydroelectricity and the physics behind using water as a source of energy.
Republic School District is still accepting applications for the following certificated positions. Full time Junior High Teacher, Full Time Special Education Teacher and an Elementary Teacher. Complete job descriptions are located on our website, under the employment tab-open positions, or by calling the district Office at 509 775 3173.
On Wednesday night (4/19), 13 RHS students attended the PNACAC College Fair at the Spokane Convention Center. Students met and talked to representatives from over 60 colleges and universities from the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia. Students had a great time and were excited about the opportunity to learn more about future possibilities!
Republic's Music Department travelled to Deer Park on March 30th to compete in the Large Group Band Festival. The band students were awarded an EXCELLENT score by the Northeast Music Educators Association. Music Director, Sara Cromwell, would like to invite the community to come and hear the band perform their pieces tomorrow, April 21st at 12:15 pm in the Elem gym. Everyone is welcome to attend!
The Republic School District would like to invite any interested school community members to preview possible sexual education materials that are up for adoption by the school board on April 26th. The materials have gone through the district committee process and will be included as part of the curriculum for grades 4-8. You may preview the materials April 21 from 9:00-12:00 PM at the district administration office. Please reach out directly to the district administration office for any questions you may have.
Republic School District is now accepting applications for the following open positions: (2) Full time paraeducators and (2) Full time elementary teachers. Complete job descriptions can be found on our website under the employment tab/open positions or by contacting the district office (509) 775-3173. Have a great weekend.
Support our Lady Tigers at their home softball game on Saturday, April 15th at noon. Wear as much orange as possible and join us in cheering for our team!!! Republic vs Wilbur-Creston
Mr. Winter's 5th Grade class traveled to Grand Coulee Dam for their ROAR Adventure. On the tour, students were allowed inside one of the three powerhouses where the power generating turbines are located. They were guided deep within the tunnels of the dam to depths of 250 feet below current water level. Lastly students were led to the top of the dam where they learned how hydroelectric power is created at Grand Coulee Dam and how the dam was created for irrigating the Columbia Basin and other parts of eastern Washington.
Early Release @11:30 AM on 4/13 and 4/14 for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please reach out to individual schools or teachers for any questions you might have.