Introducing Erin Hall, our amazing new 5th grade teacher at Prosser Heights Elementary! 📚 Erin was born in Berkeley, California, but Prosser is where her heart truly lies. She proudly attended Prosser schools throughout her education journey—Keene-Riverview Elementary, Heights Elementary, Housel Middle School, and Prosser High School. 🎓
Erin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Washington State University in 2010 and her Master of Science in Education, specializing in Elementary Reading and Mathematics, from Walden University in 2013. 🏫📖
Outside of school, Erin loves spending time outdoors with her husband and their three daughters. Together, they enjoy skiing, running, hiking, and walking their golden retriever, Teddy 🐕. Erin also enjoys traveling to new and favorite places, with a special fondness for visiting National Parks and taking trips to Disneyland! 🏞️🎢
What inspired Erin to return to Prosser? She shared, “Prosser schools provided me with an excellent start in education and are providing exceptional experiences for my daughters. I want to be a part of our community and serve our youth as an effective educator.”
To her future students, Erin says, “I am looking forward to getting to know you, learning together, and growing together. You are what will make our class uniquely special. I am so happy to have you as a part of our classroom family! Let’s make this year great together!” 👩🏫💫
A favorite quote of Erin’s is by Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” This quote reminds her to dream big and work hard to achieve her goals.
Join us in welcoming Erin to our Prosser Heights family! 👏
Meet Sydney Charvet, our fantastic new 4th grade teacher at Prosser Heights Elementary! 📚 Originally from Pendleton, OR, Sydney moved to the Yakima Valley in July 2021, and we’re thrilled to have her join our community! 🎉
Sydney comes to us with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and a second Master’s in Mathematics K-6. 🎓When she’s not teaching, Sydney loves spending time with her family and friends 👨👩👧👦, baking up delicious treats 🍰, engaging in arts and crafts with her kids 🎨, and enjoying board games 🎲.
Sydney shared, “What drew me to the Prosser School District was all the amazing things I heard from community members and fellow educators. I thought, ‘Wow, this is where I want to be!’” She’s excited to get to know each of her students, saying, “Getting to learn from students is the best part of teaching. I have learned so many things from students that no amount of school could teach me. I cannot wait to learn from every single student who walks through my classroom doors. We are all teachers in our own way!” 👩🏫
Sydney feels incredibly honored and blessed to be part of the Prosser School District family and is looking forward to a fantastic year ahead. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome and showing her just how wonderful our community is!
The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser School District Boardroom, 1203 Prosser Ave., Prosser, WA 99350.
Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/61ff9190-6c97-11ef-bb79-06c64aa3b8d4
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennie Colgan as our new Prosser High School Counselor! Jennie comes to us from Olympia, WA, and brings a wealth of experience with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, along with a School Counseling endorsement, all from WWU.
In her free time, Jennie loves spending time with her family, boating, reading, and walking. 🚤📚🚶♀️
Jennie started her career with Prosser School District years ago and is excited to return to our close-knit community. She’s looking forward to the seasons and the sunshine, and she’s eager to support our students in achieving their goals both during and after high school.
Let’s give Jennie a warm Prosser welcome!
We’re excited to introduce Heidi Swihart, our new Housel Middle School ELA teacher! Heidi comes to us from Kennewick, WA, with a degree in Elementary Education from George Fox University and a middle level endorsement.
When she’s not teaching, Heidi enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with her husband and dog. 🏞️🚣♀️🐶
Heidi loves the strong sense of community in smaller districts and is looking forward to getting to know all of her students. Let’s give her a warm Prosser welcome!
Here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉📚
📣 Prosser School District Surplus Sale! 📣
Attention Prosser community! We're hosting a surplus sale this Saturday, September 7th, from 8 AM to Noon. It’s your chance to score some great deals and unique finds!
📍 Location: 1500 Grant Ave., at the old Prosser School District Business Office
📅 Date: September 7th
🕗 Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Don’t miss out—see you there! 🎉
The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 43
Prosser School District Publication
Superintendent Kim Casey
https://5il.co/2vvvh
We’re excited to introduce Mindy Tomasello as our new Prosser High School English teacher! Mindy grew up in Temecula and San Diego, CA, and holds a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Teaching English Education (Secondary). 🏫
Outside of teaching, Mindy loves going on adventures with her husband and two daughters, diving into a good book, and tackling DIY projects around her house. 📖🔨
Mindy’s passion for teaching at PHS was sparked by her wonderful experience as a student teacher here. She’s thrilled to be a Mustang for good and is committed to helping her students build strong foundations for their learning journey. 🌟
Join us in giving Mindy a warm Prosser welcome! We’re excited for the amazing year ahead!
We are thrilled to welcome Chester Ferrell as our new 4th grade dual language teacher at Prosser Heights Elementary! Chester, originally from the Republic of Panama, brings over 20 years of teaching experience, a Master’s in Bilingual Education, and is a Nationally Board Certified Art Teacher. ✨
In his free time, Chester loves creating art and traveling with his wonderful wife, Sarah. 🎨✈️
Chester is excited to join the Prosser community and looks forward to connecting with students and families. His goal is to make this school year a journey of learning, growth, and great memories.
Let’s give Chester a warm welcome and get ready for an amazing year at Prosser Heights Elementary!
We are thrilled to introduce Kaylee Rivera, who has joined us as a 5th grade teacher at Whitstran Elementary! Kaylee is from Sunnyside, Washington, and brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our school community.
Kaylee recently taught 5th grade at Harriet Thompson Elementary and spent time teaching summer school at Grandview School District. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education from Yakima Valley College and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University.
Outside of teaching, Kaylee enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her husband and family. Her adventures allow her to bring a global perspective to her students and inspire them with new ideas.
What drew Kaylee to the Prosser School District? She was inspired by our commitment to high-quality instruction and our dedication to making every student feel safe, valued, and respected.
To her students, Kaylee has this empowering message: “Believe in yourself and all that you are. There is something inside you greater than any obstacle. I believe in you, and I know you can achieve anything you set your mind to.”
Please join us in welcoming Kaylee Rivera to the Whitstran Elementary family! We’re excited for the great year ahead! 🎉🍎📖
Throughout the month of September, we'll be introducing two new certificated staff members a day to our Prosser School District community. We’re thrilled to start by introducing our newest 4th grade teacher at Prosser Heights Elementary: Erin Phillips! 🎉📚
Erin is a proud Prosser, WA native and a graduate of Prosser High School. She earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Child Development and Elementary Education, and she’s excited to bring her passion and knowledge to our school.
When she’s not in the classroom, Erin loves to spend time experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen with her daughter, go hiking with her family, dive into a good book, and explore new destinations through travel.
What inspired Erin to join the Prosser School District? As a proud PHS graduate herself, she’s always dreamed of coming back to teach in the district that helped shape her future. Erin is eager to give back to the community that played such a big role in her own journey.
To her future students, Erin has this message: “Get ready to learn and have fun! I believe in you 100%—you can do hard things, struggle, and persevere, and learn so much!”
Join us in welcoming Erin Phillips to our Prosser School District family! 🌟📖🍎
The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Friday, August 30, 2024, at noon in the Prosser School District Administration Office – Room 130, 1203 Prosser Ave., Prosser WA 99350.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success
Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/9227921a-6624-11ef-8c00-06c64aa3b8d4
📚🍎 Welcome back to school! This year, we’re excited to serve more home-cooked meals with fresh local produce and locally raised beef. 🌱🍽️
With Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), ALL students get FREE meals for the 2024/25 school year! 🥪🍎 Please fill out and return the Child Nutrition Eligibility form sent home with your child.
Your child's health and safety are our top priorities. If your child has allergies or needs special dietary accommodations, contact the school nurse or Darlene Morrow.
For questions, reach out to Darlene or Cindy McLemore.
Support Your Heights' Stallions ASB!
Don't miss out! Heights Elementary School is selling raffle tickets for the following items: Mustang Blanket (66in x 81in), a Mustang Windsock, and a Horse Shelving Unit. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday (8.20) through Back-to-School Night on Monday (8.26). Heights Elementary School Office will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm for ticket sales. Winners will be announced on Tuesday (8.27) on Facebook. You must have your ticket to claim your prize! All proceeds will go towards Heights Elementary ASB for grade level field trips.
Special THANK YOU to Janet Hultberg for sewing the Mustang Blanket and Mustang Windsocks and to Syndi Duehn for building the Horse Shelving Unit.
The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser High School Library Workroom, 1500 Paterson Rd. Prosser WA 99350.
Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/d85ac5a2-61a3-11ef-85d0-06c64aa3b8d4
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success
Last week, Prosser School District had the pleasure of welcoming 20 new certified staff members with an inspiring day of learning and collaboration! We’re excited to have you join the PSD family and look forward to the wonderful contributions you’ll bring. Welcome to Prosser!
We are thrilled to share that our amazing colleague, Celina Hazzard, has been honored with the State Migrant Program Recruiter of the Year award! 🏆
This recognition is a testament to Celina’s incredible hard work and unwavering dedication to the students and families of the Prosser School District. Your passion and commitment truly make our community a better place, Celina!
Please join us in giving Celina a huge round of applause and heartfelt congratulations! 👏
📅 Prosser Community Night
Date: August 19, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM (Dinner) | 5:45 PM (Presentation)
Location: Prosser High School Commons (Dinner) | Prosser High School Auditorium (Presentation)
Join us for a free dinner provided by Donitas Birrieria and hear from guest speaker Jaime Arredondo of Capaces Leadership.
Mark your calendars and come be a part of this exciting event! We can't wait to see you there!
The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 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/1a635f84-569d-11ef-a840-06c64aa3b8d4
📣 Friendly Reminder to Prosser School District Community and Staff! 📣
We wanted to let you know that the Prosser School District Administration Office has a new address. Come visit us at:
📍 1203 Prosser Ave.
🏢 Old Prosser High School Main Office
We’re excited to welcome you to our new space and continue supporting you from our new home. Thanks so much for your attention to this update!
Feel free to share the news with others. 😊
