School News
Jace Hendrix, a fourth grader in Mr. Dodge’s Brewster Elementary class, noticed his classmate choking on a bite of food during lunch on Friday, May 26. Jace jumped into action and alerted Mr. Grant, the principal. Grant assessed the emergency, determined that the student was not breathing, wrapped...
Valedictorian Tea Asmussen addressed the commencement guests. Mike Maltais/QCH
PATEROS – The Class of 2023 participated in graduation ceremonies last Saturday, June 3, sending 22 new dreams and ambitions out into the world. Seniors
Jackie Martinez and Jonathan Sanchez welcomed the guests.
Six seniors and their families were recognized as Generation Graduates.
A moving moment...
Senior Brandy Valdovinos receives her AA degree from Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees member Paula Martinez. Valdovinos was one of seven Bridgeport High School graduates to earn her Associate's Degree. Brad Skiff/Bridgeport School District
BRIDGEPORT – Family and friends, many trailing orange and black balloons, were a dead giveaway that something significant was going down at Bridgeport High School last Friday, June 2.
At 5 p.m. 36 capped and gowned seniors took the stage for graduation ceremonies of the Class of 2023.
Senior Lesly...
Scotti Wiltse Courtesy pateros.org
PATEROS – There is a changing of the guard at the Pateros School District, starting at the top with the superintendent. Interim superintendent Mike Parker posted a statement on the school website late last month announcing that his position with the school will end in the last week of June.
“I have...
The Youth Heritage Project (YHP) has been organizing camps in state national parks, historic districts, and other locations since 2014. This year's camp will take place at the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, also known as Hanford Nuclear Site, where participants will not only learn...
BREWSTER - SugarBee® Apple, a leading apple brand known for its exceptional honey-sweet flavor and unrivaled crispness, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, a week-long televised event that celebrates both students and their educators.
On May 28, over 200...
Dan Stevens with his collection of bird skins. Courtesy photo
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee River Institute’s annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest this May will include a bird collection open house on the Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee campus. The open house will be hosted by biology faculty Dr. Dan Stephens, who is receiving a Bird Fest Founders’ Award this...
WENATCHEE - Every Wednesday from now through June, Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) will host Welcome Wednesdays on the Wenatchee campus for new and returning students, their families and community members. Students can get hands-on support with registration, advising, financial aid and more. These...
SPOKANE – Community Colleges of Spokane announced that seven recent graduates of Brewster, Pateros, and Bridgeport high schools have made the 2023 winter quarter honor rolls.
Jacqueline Garcia-Corrales, Duvan Martinez, Britany Perez, and Sarahi Tinoco all of Brewster are among 1,358 students at...
BREWSTER/BRIDGEPORT - Teachers in the Columbia Basin and North Central Washington are among those receiving $200 for their classrooms.
STCU, which was founded by high school teachers in 1934, is again honoring its roots by awarding a total of $20,000 to 100 randomly drawn educators. Winners can...
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA