Prosser School District

📚 Prosser School District Supply Lists 2024-25 📚 The supply lists for elementary and secondary students are now available! See the images below to find out what your child will need for the upcoming school year: Get ready for a great year ahead! Have a great rest of your summer! 🌞

****Update**** Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to announce two separate sessions: one at 4:00 PM and another at 6:00 PM. Choose the time that works best for you. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🍦 Join us for an Ice Cream Social with Superintendent Kim Casey! 🍦 📅 Date: July 18th 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Prosser High School Commons Come and discuss the change in the calendar for the late start Wednesday schedule, and get updates on capital projects happening around the district.

July 15, 2024 Prosser School District Parents and Community Partners, During my first year as the Prosser Superintendent, I closely observed our early release on Wednesdays. My findings were that we had many interruptions or lack of attendance during the professional development for our staff. Some of my noticing’s were very strong positive Professional Learning Communities (PLC) in some buildings and less collaboration in others. I also observed interruptions to the meeting time from students, parents, and even administrators who needed an educator for one reason or another. As a result of this the PSD bargaining team proposed a change from early release on Wednesdays to a late start on Wednesday. Why is the Prosser School District changing from early release on Wednesdays to a late start on Wednesday? 1. After school professional development vs morning professional development. a. There were many factors when deciding to change from early release to late start one of which is the interruptions that happen in the afternoon. These include appointments for staff, athletics, parent meetings, IEP meetings, etc. 2. Supervision of students from the time school ended to the start of club meetings and/or athletic practices or games. a. While this was not as large of a concern at the high school level it was at the middle school level. Some Wednesdays found us needing supervision for over 100 students while they waited for their teachers to finish their training prior to a club or athletic practice or game. This was difficult to manage and was very expensive to have staff supervise the students. 3. Older sibling students can help at home prior to the start of school. Those same students may not be available after school because of activities and/or sports. 4. Providing a consistent schedule for professional development throughout and across the district to improve student learning. Why did the parents and/or families not hear about this sooner? The PSD has relationships with our multiple unions inside the Prosser School District and until we finish those contracts we cannot release information to the public. The PEA contract was ratified on July 10 and now we are letting everyone know now. What time will school start on Wednesday? Keene Riverview - Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:30 Class Begins at: 9:50 Heights Elementary - Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:20 Class Begins at: 9:40 Whitstran Elementary- Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:15 Class Begins at: 9:35 Housel Middle School- Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:10 Class Begins at: 9:30 Prosser High School- Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:00 Class Begins at: 9:20 Will breakfast be served on Wednesday? No, breakfast will not be served, but grab and go breakfast meals will be available if needed. What time will the bus pick up my child? Transportation will be putting out a schedule but plan on your student being picked up 1 hour and 30 minutes later than on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please check Parent Square for additional information that is specific to your student. Partnering with Boys and Girls Club The Prosser School District and The Boys and Girls Club of Prosser are working together to explore options for morning supports for the families of Prosser students for late start Wednesdays. Stay tuned for more information. I have also planned for an ice cream social on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Prosser High School Commons. At that time, I will be available to discuss this with you and will also be sharing the great news about all of our capital levy projects. I hope to see you on Thursday, July 18. Sincerely, Kim Casey, Superintendent

Summer Reading Challenge at the Prosser Library - July & August

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser High School Library Workroom, 1500 Paterson Rd. Prosser WA 99350. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/ebc964ec-3fb4-11ef-a80b-06c64aa3b8d4

📚🍎 Free Books & Lunch Event! Join us at Keene Riverview Elementary School (832 Park Ave) on July 9th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM with Margarita Gonzalez. See you there!

The Prosser School District Administration office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 8th. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎆

Prosser School District is hiring Substitute Bus Drivers. We offer paid training at $21/hr. and starting pay of $24/hr. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of your work schedule. Apply today! https://www.prosserschools.org/page/external-openings

Please note the following important updates regarding meal services: 🍽️ Meals Availability from July 1st - July 5th: There will be no meals available during this week due to the holiday. 🏫 Summer Feeding Program at Prosser Heights Elementary School: Due to low participation, Prosser Heights Elementary School will be closed for summer feeding. 🍎 Alternative Location for Lunch: Lunch will still be served at Keene-Riverview until July 19th. Join us in the cafeteria from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Monday - Friday. ☀️ Breakfast Hours: Breakfast will be available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Please be informed that our district office will be closed on Thursday, June 27th. The Technology department will be performing a network update during this time, which means we will not have access to our network services. However, we will be working remotely and can be accessed via phone and email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will return to the office on Friday, June 28th. Thank you for your understanding!

🌟 Exciting News for Our Community, Parents, and Students! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that the District Office, alongside the Curriculum, Migrant/Bilingual, and Technology departments, has officially moved to our new location at the Old Prosser High School, 1203 Prosser Ave. Please make note of our summer office hours, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are eager to continue serving you from our new and improved location. Thank you for your ongoing support and attention to these updates!

Mid-Columbia Children's Reading Foundation will be at Heights Elementary School on Monday, June 24th from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Enjoy a free lunch and a free book!

There will be no summer school on June 19, 2024. Summer school will resume on June 20, 2024.

Mid-Columbia Children's Reading Foundation will be at Keene Riverview Elementary School on Monday, June 17th from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Enjoy a free lunch and a free book!

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers and finance? We're looking for a Fiscal Specialist to join our team! 📝 Job Description: https://5il.co/2o0vv 🗓️ Hiring Timeline: External: June 7, 2024 – Open Until Filled 💼 Terms of Employment: - 8 hours per day, 260 days per year - Estimated Hourly Salary Range: $30.30 - $35.83 - Employee benefits include: Medical, vision, dental, state retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, personal leave, health savings plan (VEBA) 📝 Application Procedures: External Applicants, please complete the online application at https://ewjcjobs.hrmplus.net

Tomorrow, June 8th, at 10:00 AM, we have the honor of coming together at Art Fiker Stadium to celebrate the Graduation Ceremony for the amazing Class of 2024! Congratulations to each and every one of our graduates! Your dedication and effort have led you to this incredible milestone, and the Prosser School District Board of Directors couldn't be prouder of your achievements. As you commemorate this special moment, remember to keep embracing growth, pursuing your dreams, and striving for excellence in everything you do. The future holds boundless opportunities, and we're excited to see the remarkable paths you'll carve out. Join us as we celebrate the bright and promising future ahead for the Class of 2024! Let's make tomorrow a day to remember, surrounded by loved ones and cheered on by the entire community. Warm regards, Jason Rainer, President Elisa Riley, Vice President Frank Vermulm, Director Brian Weinmann, Director Michelle O'Brien, Director Kim Casey, Superintendent 📅 Date: June 8th 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: Art Fiker Stadium

The Prosser School District has been selected to participate in a year-long professional learning opportunity called the Farm to School Institute. As a part of this, a team from the Prosser School District community (teaching staff, food and nutrition staff, administrators, and community members) will be attending a 3-day intensive in July. At this intensive the team will develop a farm to school action plan for Prosser School District. We want YOUR input to help form the development of this action plan. We will follow the "3 C's" (Community, Classroom, Cafeteria) farm to school model for farm to school planning, which you will see reflected in our questions below. We welcome input from all Prosser School District staff, families, and community members. Please complete the survey below by June 7th to share ideas and feedback. Thank you for sharing your input! Link to survey: Prosser School District Farm to School Action Plan Input Survey https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xK9WLCVl4U2IMN-Dm3GE3z2NjDrylPRApT5ImtJSw41UMlRJSDk4WEkwS09TN05OSUZEWTFTMlJPWS4u&web=1&wdLOR=c193F320B-509F-453E-8BC1-352757F70CD8

Summer Feeding Program June 10 to July 19

Join us at Housel Middle School on June 3, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:30 PM! Get your Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, and childhood shots. Walk-ins welcome, pre-registration encouraged. Bring insurance proof and vaccine card if available. Please see the flyer below for more information.

The Housel History Club and PHS W.O.O.S.H. are sending two students to Nationals for NHD again this year. Aurelia Carreon and Maggie Galbraith will compete with their performances at the University of Maryland beginning June 9, 2024. We will be highlighting each of their projects as well as a few others who placed at State at our annual Night of the History Stars. The evening will be held at The Princess Theatre on Friday, May 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. It is a fabulously entertaining and educational night; giving our community a chance to see our students’ best work and for them to share what they are so proud of. Please join us. Donations are accepted and concessions will be available to add to your evening.