Wenatchee School Superintendent Gets New Contract, Declines RaiseWenatchee School Superintendent Gets New Contract, Declines RaiseKalahar was hired as an interim superintendent for two years in July of 2023. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
The Debate Over Trans Inclusion in Girls SportsThe Debate Over Trans Inclusion in Girls SportsLocal parents at Wenatchee School Board meeting express concerns about fairness and safety in girls sports due to transgender athlete inclusion.Matthew T. RichardsMatthew T. Richards
WSD Transfers $1.5 Million For Building Repairs & Softball Field WSD Transfers $1.5 Million For Building Repairs & Softball Field The money is being moved from the general fund to the capital projects fund. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Wenatchee School Superintendent's Contract To be ExtendedWenatchee School Superintendent's Contract To be ExtendedThe school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to negotiate an extension of his contract for one year to 2026, and to remove the phrase "interim."Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Wenatchee Schools Ranked For Performance Among Schools In StateWenatchee Schools Ranked For Performance Among Schools In StateThe school board on Tuesday was given a presentation that rates the performance of schools and compares them to other schools.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Impact Of Columbia Elementary School Closure On Low-Income FamiliesImpact Of Columbia Elementary School Closure On Low-Income FamiliesLocal teacher Micaela Salgado fights closure, emphasizing impact on low-income families and lack of empathy from school board.Matthew T. RichardsMatthew T. Richards
Wenatchee School Board To Vote Tuesday On School ClosureWenatchee School Board To Vote Tuesday On School ClosureThe school district announced plans for the closure in January to help offset a $9 million budget shortfall going into the next school year. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Fate Of Columbia Elementary School With Wenatchee School BoardFate Of Columbia Elementary School With Wenatchee School BoardAbout 100 people attended the most recent hearing with almost all of the roughly 50 speakers voicing opposition to the closure.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
More Opposition To Wenatchee School Closure Expressed At HearingMore Opposition To Wenatchee School Closure Expressed At HearingSchools in Washington are required to hold hearings during a 90-day period before a decision is made on whether to close a school.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Wenatchee Schools Outline Nearly $9 Mil. In Cuts, School ClosureWenatchee Schools Outline Nearly $9 Mil. In Cuts, School ClosureIt calls for a significant reduction in staffing levels and the closure of Columbia Elementary School. Jason TaylorJason Taylor