District News

On November 22, the Garrison Middle School STEM Club, led by Stephanie Penrose, made a big impact at the Blue Mountain Action Council food bank distribution center. Joining forces with other community volunteers, these dedicated students helped assemble 1,000 Thanksgiving dinners for local families in need.

This week, 10 students, including Jessica Johnson and Alyssa Drader, traveled to Moses Lake, Washington, to compete in the FFA State Potato Judging and Tractor Competitions.  

This past weekend, Garrison Middle School proudly took three Unified Robotics teams to the state competition in Renton, WA. Out of eleven participating schools, Garrison was the only one representing the east side of the state. Unified Robotics brings together special education and general education students to design and program robots for specific challenges.

Walla Walla Public Schools is excited to share Apple Valley News (ABC TV) Multi-Media Journalist/Anchor Rylee Fitzgerald visited Walla Walla today to spotlight the district’s exceptional schools. Edison Elementary School and Pioneer Middle School were recently recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for their outstanding achievements in closing opportunity gaps and fostering student growth and academic success.

The Walla Walla Public Schools Foundation is honored to announce it has received the prestigious Innovation in Service Award from the Walla Walla Exchange Club.

The Walla Walla School Board proudly recognized Leidy Martinez and Kim Kelsay of Walla Walla High School with the Building Belonging Award. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who embody the district’s "We All Belong Here" unity message, which promotes a civil, safe, and compassionate learning environment.

We are excited to highlight Wendy Baldwin, a dedicated second grade teacher at Prospect Point Elementary School, in the I AM WWPS video series! Wendy has been a cherished member of the Walla Walla Public Schools family for 35 years. 

Holiday schedule:

•    Wednesday, November 27 - Half-Day - Early Dismissal (Thanksgiving holiday)
•    Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29  - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)

As we celebrate American Education Week from November 18 to 22, we take this special time to recognize the incredible efforts and achievements within our school district.