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A Look Back at Edgar Brown Stadium, page 2

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**ECRWSS*** POSTAL CUSTOMER PASCO WA 99301 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Another great class venue that has been home to year of qual- state champions and hosted profes- ity education in sional athletes. We look to the future Pasco is under- with the good news that all three of way and our our schools currently under construc- schools are full tion—our McClintock and Curie of bright-eyed STEM elementary schools, as well young learners. as our community partnership in This year we are Delta High School—are on time and Sherry Lancon, celebrating 130 on budget. We celebrate the present Board President years of educa- with great stories about students who tion by “Honoring the Past, Celebrat- are making a positive difference and ing the Present, Preparing for the achieving great honors. Future.” I would also encourage you to take Throughout the year we hope to high- our survey included in this issue, light not only the great things that are which can also be accessed on our happening right now in our schools, website, www.psd1.org. Your par- but also some of the great moments in ticipation will provide information our history that have led us to become to help us best serve Pasco students, a community steeped in Pasco Pride. families, employees, and community We also plan to show you how bright members. our future is by sharing the wise words, hopes, and dreams of mem- Thank you for your continued support bers of the Class of 2015. Be sure to of our schools and the students we visit our Facebook page and website serve. for Throwback Thursdays and Future Warmly, Fridays. In this issue we learn some interest- ing facts about the history of Edgar Sherry Lancon, Board President Brown Memorial Stadium, a world- Pasco School District Board of Directors: Superintendent: YOUR PASCO SCHOOLS Sherry Lancon, President Saundra L. Hill is published by the Pasco Ryan Brault, Vice President School District Public Affairs Steve Christensen, Member Editor: Department as a community service to Pasco citizens. Scott Lehrman, Member Leslee Caul Amy Phillips, Member Questions and/or comments may be sent to Leslee Caul, Adriana Mendez, Student Representative Designer: Director of Public Affairs. Nayeli Cervantes, Student Representative Annie Warren Daphne Gallegos, Student Representative Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Questions regarding compliance, complaints, and/or reporting procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640/28A.642 com- pliance officer Robin Hay, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, or Section 504/ADA coordinator Tracy Wilson, W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700. Nondiscrimination policies are available at www.psd1.org. A Look Back at Edgar Brown Stadium 130 Years of Pasco Pride: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Preparing for the Future

WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Star Track Meet, Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium, May 2003 As we celebrate 130 years of the Pasco field for the Columbia Basin College School District, we take a look back at Hawks when they won the national the proud history of one of our most junior college football championship. prominent facilities, Edgar Brown • The Seattle Seahawks used to host Memorial Stadium. Did you know: their preseason training camp there • The stadium was formerly a gravel before moving it to Cheney. pit. Owner Edgar Brown sold it to the • Artificial turf was first installed Pasco School District in 1953 with in 2002. It was deemed safer for the stipulation that it not be used for athletes and allowed for multiple uses commercial purposes. year-round. • The first Pasco Invitational Track and • The turf was replaced and the track Field Meet was held there on April was resurfaced in August 2014. Now, 14, 1962. Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium is • When the stadium was grass, it was home to the only all-weather, in- the site of the Shrine Circus and an ground public high school track west annual 4th of July fireworks display. of the Mississippi River. • The stadium served as the home

Students practice on the newly replaced turf on Aug. 15, 2014.

A view of the new John Crawford Track, Aug. 15, 2014 District Celebrates Groundbreaking for Curie STEM Elementary

Ceremonious Events Mark Opening of Franklin STEM Elementary

Board members are pictured with Whittier Elementary School and future Curie STEM Elementary School students. Pictured, from left to right, are (back row) Daphne Gallegos, Adriana Mendez, Scott Lehrman, Sherry Lancon, Amy Phillips, Steve Christensen, Nayeli Cervantes, and (front row) Mariela Huezo, Lianna Delgado, Joshua Hernandez, and Joaquin Barajas. asco School District board members took soil from the building members, employees, fami- site and added it to the pot of a plant lies, and friends celebrated which will become part of the Curie the groundbreaking ceremony campus in 2015. Future Curie STEM Pfor Marie Curie STEM Elementary on Elementary students Mariela Huezo, Aug. 14 near the already active con- Lianna Delgado, Joshua Hernandez, struction site at 715 N. California Ave. and Joaquin Barajas then added water to the plant. Planning Principal Marie Curie STEM Valerie Aragon led the Elementary School Facts This was the third festivities saying, “It is Total Square Feet: 72,664 groundbreaking cer- fitting that our newest Architect: Design West Architects emony for new Pasco STEM school will be General Contractor: Chervenell schools since June. named after a woman Construction Company The District celebrat- who valued and trea- Student Capacity: 750 ed the start of Barbara Number of Classrooms: 34 sured the opportunity McClintock STEM Projected Opening Date: 8/2015 to learn. At Marie Curie Total Acreage of Site: 9 Acres Elementary, located STEM Elementary Construction Cost: $19,411,700 at 5706 Road 60, on we will also stress the Est. Turnkey Cost: $25,122,639 June 19 and the new importance of obtaining Curie will be an OSPI “green school” Delta High School, lo- an education immersed per chapter 39.35D RCW. cated at 5801 Broad- in the world of STEM.” moor Blvd., on June 25. All three schools are scheduled to Instead of breaking the ground, board open August 2015. page 3 District Celebrates Groundbreaking for Curie STEM Elementary Construction Progresses on Time at Three New Pasco Schools Construction crews continue to make prog- ress on time and on budget at Pasco’s new schools: Delta High School and McClintock and Curie STEM elementary schools. Curie contractors expect to have the brick gymnasium/cafeteria walled in and its steel rafters installed this fall, says Capital Projects Director Kim Marsh, while foundation work on Delta High School and McClintock STEM The two-story classroom wing of Marie Curie Elementary is expected to be complete or near STEM Elementary takes shape this September. completion by late fall. Ceremonious Events Mark Opening of Franklin STEM Elementary

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Students and employees gather around the flag pole as members of the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Honor Guard raise the school flag for the first time on Aug. 26. Pasco School District’s newest Holmberg led students and employ- school, Rosalind Franklin STEM ees outside to witness the ceremony. Elementary opened its doors to Pasco High School band students nearly 800 students on the first day of played the Star Spangled Banner. school, Aug. 26. Students, families, and community The first flag was raised over the members also enjoyed touring the school that morning by members of building and meeting teachers and the Coyote Ridge Corrections Cen- staff during an open house and ter Honor Guard as Principal Deidre dedication ceremony on Oct. 23. page 4 Stevens Middle School Among Top in State for Sportsmanship tevens Middle School was one of Hughes. “That’s why we do it. It’s not only three middle schools in Wash- just our athletes that benefit. It’s all ath- Sington to earn a sportsmanship letes.” award from the Washington Interscholas- tic Activities Association (WIAA). As a part of the school’s “Give Me 5” campaign, Hughes makes an announce- The 2013-14 WIAA “Give Me 5” Gold ment about the value of good sports- Star of Excellence for Middle Level manship at every seventh and eighth Sportsmanship was presented to Stevens grade game and hands out a button to for the school’s outstanding efforts in someone—whether a player, coach, fan, promoting sportsmanship in and out of or even a referee—who demonstrates competition. outstanding sportsmanship. “Parents from visiting teams stop me on “We took our campaign to a whole other the way out of games thanking me for the level. Being one of three schools out of positive environment we set at Stevens thousands in the state is awesome,” says and say ‘I wish our school would do the Principal Charlotte Troxel. same,’” says Athletic Director Dwayne Learn more at www.wiaa.com. Angelou Elementary Launches Recess Referee Program

Fifth grade students Brooklyn Arroyo, Karina Cossman, Mia Wiberg (above, left to right), and Jasiah Ramos (left) are pictured while on recess referee duty recently. Angelou Elementary School has estab- duties. It’s an honor to be chosen, and lished a new leadership program for it’s very fun!” fourth and fifth grade students this fall: Recess Referees. Approximately 24 The students take turns filling the 12 students are nominated by their teachers daily referee positions. They are as- each month to serve as referees during signed to a particular playground area, lunchtime recess. such as the soccer field or four square court. They have a whistle and wear a “We just make sure kids are doing what striped vest. Their job is to encourage they’re supposed to,” says fifth grade good sportsmanship, oversee games, and recess referee Karina Cossman. “We’re they can initiate a game where there isn’t another pair of eyes for the playground one going on. Public Affairs News and Information Survey In an effort to best serve Pasco students, Where do you generally turn for local families, employees and community news and information? members, the Public Affairs Department is Newspaper TV news Radio conducting a survey to better understand Internet Other______where you get your information and news. Please take a moment to circle Which of the following do you read? your answers on this survey or go to our Tri-City Herald tú Decides web site, www.psd1.org, and fill it out La Voz Senior Times electronically. Mom Magazine Other______Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Please tell us a little about yourself. None of the Above

Circle your age group. Do you listen to local radio stations? 18-24 years old 25-34 years old Yes No 35-44 years old 45-54 years old 55-64 years old 65-years or older If yes, which stations do you listen to? 97.9 FM KZTB “La Gran D” Which of the following best describes 105.3 FM KONA you? Circle all that apply. 98.3 FM KEYW “The Key” Parent/Guardian Other relative 94.9 FM KIOK “The Wolf” PSD employee PEAK! Partner 99.1 FM KUJ “Power 99” Pasco resident Other______89.1 FM KFAE “” 102.7 FM KORD What is the primary language spoken 101.9 FM KZIU “New Zoo” in your home? 90.1 FM KOLU “Christian Radio” English Spanish 93.7 FM KRKG “The Rockin’ River” Russian Other______610 AM KONA 92.5 FM KZHR Do you have a computer at home? 106.5 FM KEGX “Eagle” Yes No 960 AM KALE “Country Legends” 96.3 FM KRCW “La Campesina” Do you have internet access at home? 95.7 FM KKSR “Classic Hits” Yes No 870 AM KFLD “New Talks” 96.7 FM KMMG “Latino solo Exitos” Do you have cable or satellite TV? 97.1 FM KXRX “The Rock” Yes No 1340 AM KJOX “ESPN”

Do you have a cell phone? What is your preferred TV station for Yes No local news? KEPR Do have internet access from your phone? KNDU Yes No KVEW Fox 11 Are you signed up to receive PSD emer- Univision gency and closure alerts on your phone? Other______Yes No I do not watch local news Public Affairs News and Information Survey Which social media sites do you use? Bond and levy information Facebook Athletics YouTube Visual and Performing Arts Twitter Facilities and construction updates Instagram Calendar and upcoming events Pinterest Lunch menus Google + Board policy Tumblr Safety I do not use social media Other______

Which of the following Pasco School Which of the following District-sponsored District publications do you read? events have you attended? Your Pasco Schools (quarterly) VIP Day Positively Pasco e-newsletter (monthly) Student Shadow PSD calendar Superintendent’s Bus Tour PSD website Bring Your Parents to School Day School website Principal for a Day School newsletter Summits for community input (on goals, Wednesday envelopes (elementary schools) facilities, STEM education) Tuesday envelopes (middle schools) Focus groups or task forces Other______Other______None Which of the following District-sponsored Where do you get the majority of your events would you like to attend? information about Pasco schools? VIP Day Your Pasco Schools (quarterly) Student Shadow Positively Pasco e-newsletter (monthly) Superintendent’s Bus Tour PSD calendar Bring Your Parents to School Day The 411 (employee e-newsletter) Principal for a Day PSD website Other______School website PSD Facebook page If you would like to know more about up- School newsletter coming events please share your contact Wednesday envelopes (elementary schools) information. Tuesday envelopes (middle schools) Name: Friends Address: TV news Email address: Newspaper Phone: Radio Other______Thank you for participating in our survey. Please cut out this page and mail or drop What information is important to you? off your completed survey to: Circle all that are important to you. Pasco School District Student stories Attn: Public Affairs Staff highlights 1215 W. Lewis St. Financial updates Pasco, WA 99301 CHS Wind Ensemble Invited to Prestigious National Festival

The CHS wind ensemble is pictured during the 2013-14 school year. Photo by Andrew Eads The Chiawana High School wind en- “These are the highest honors you semble is one of just 16 featured bands could hope for in a band program,” says invited to perform at the 2015 Music CHS music teacher Kevin Clayton. for All National Festival in Indianapolis in March. They are only the fifth high About 50 students hope to be able to travel to the national festi- school band from Wash- Support the CHS Wind val this spring. They will ington to be invited since Ensemble! host several fundraisers the festival’s inception in Mega Garage Sale 1992. throughout the year begin- Saturday, November 8 ning with a multi-family In addition, this talented 8 a.m.-4 p.m. garage sale Nov. 8 to help group of student musi- Chiawana High School cover the estimated $1,500 cians was recently selected More than 50 families per student cost. to perform in Spokane will contribute items! this February at the 2015 “These are really dedicated Northwest Conference of the National kids,” says Clayton. “They earned the Association for Music Education. honor.” Pasco School District Honors Dedicated Employees Every year, eight dedicated Pasco School District employees are nominated and chosen by their peers to receive the Staff Achievement Award. The 2014- 15 award winners are: Kim Lovelace (nurse, Whittier Elementary), Sheila Fricke (Nutrition Services trainer), Rebecca Wall (library clerk, Livingston Elementary), Jill Little (fifth grade teacher, McGee Elementary),Judy Dietzen (science teacher, Pasco High School), Lois Petty (Special Education paraeducator, Angelou Elementary), Tammy Plewman (fifth grade Spectrum teacher, Livingston Elementary), and Kim Smith (paraeducator, Livingston Elementary). They will receive $1,500 and up to five days release time to use for professional development. page 8 Kiwanis of the Horse Heaven Hills Pasco School District Thanks Our El Distrito Escolar de Pasco Agradece a Nuestros The Partners in Educating 2014-15 PEAK! Partners/ Socios PEAK! All Kids!, or PEAK!,

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