WalletHub recently released a list of all 50 states and ranked each on the quality of their school systems, based on dropout rates, test scores and several other criteria. How do you think Washington state ranked?
Niche recently released a list of Washington state's top 100 high schools, based on several stats -- including academics and overall school experience for students. But no schools in the Yakima Valley made the cut.
Congratulations have to go to Selah Intermediate School. They raised the most food and donations in the recently completed 10 Deeds in 10 Days food and cash drive. In return, they will take over our radio station for one full day.
A great way to get involved and stay connected with your school is through your local school's booster club or similar program. Most have Facebook pages, so if you're on Facebook, too, here are some of the schools in the Yakima Valley that have Facebook pages...
I recently got a letter from the Yakima School District that stated that all breakfast and lunches for the school year will be free of charge, no matter what the house income is. In year's past, depending on household income you could get a free, or reduced, breakfast or lunch...
Raising a son with autism, you have to cheerlead every step of the way. From going potty to saying, "thank you," to having him ask for what he's wanting without just making a struggling sound because he's not getting what he needs, every day is different. Thanks to the great teachers at Gilbert and helpful staff at Children's Village, I'm one proud papa to say that my son just graduated
When I went to drop my kids off at school, the first time they saw the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, they got excited — even before they took a trip through it.
Someone found this adorable note and decided to post it on Reddit for the world to see. It not only answers his question, but she tells him, in decent detail, on when that opportunity may come up.
Pioneer Elementary McTeacher's Night is November 14th from 4:30-7:30pm. Come visit your favorite teachers as they work to raise funds to bring activities and experiences to Pioneer students, or just come to support the cause!
A school in Richmond, Virginia has recently started enforcing a new rule that has parents up in arms. Following instructions laid out by the federal government, children are not allowed to bring their own bagged lunch to school without a note from a physician.