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![Winter Issue of Focus on Education Now Available!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738617752/wwpsorg/tqg4h25o8dmwybnsycub/Focuswebstoryart.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738617752/wwpsorg/tqg4h25o8dmwybnsycub/Focuswebstoryart.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738617752/wwpsorg/tqg4h25o8dmwybnsycub/Focuswebstoryart.jpg","width":596}])
Check your mailbox for the winter edition of the Focus on Education community newsletter!
![Black History Month 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738599201/wwpsorg/xctkzx810zrxifcfhpfe/BlackHistoryMonth2025socialmediapost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738599201/wwpsorg/xctkzx810zrxifcfhpfe/BlackHistoryMonth2025socialmediapost.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738599201/wwpsorg/xctkzx810zrxifcfhpfe/BlackHistoryMonth2025socialmediapost.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738599201/wwpsorg/xctkzx810zrxifcfhpfe/BlackHistoryMonth2025socialmediapost.jpg","width":1080}])
This February, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating Black History Month. The 2025 theme, African Americans and Labor, highlights the vital contributions African Americans have made to building and shaping our nation through their work, advocacy and perseverance.
![Outdoor School 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734464257/wwpsorg/xhtvkgk44ob0qs11mvcp/Outdoor-School-2025-Logo_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734464257/wwpsorg/xhtvkgk44ob0qs11mvcp/Outdoor-School-2025-Logo_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734464257/wwpsorg/xhtvkgk44ob0qs11mvcp/Outdoor-School-2025-Logo_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734464257/wwpsorg/xhtvkgk44ob0qs11mvcp/Outdoor-School-2025-Logo_1.jpg","width":1000}]){kind=logo}
Excitement is ramping up for 5th grade Outdoor School! Permission slips will go home early next week for this free, overnight camp experience for all currently enrolled 5th graders. Families are invited to join us at upcoming Family Information Nights to learn more about camp activities, and logistics, and to ask questions.
![Celebrating National School Counseling Week: Feb. 3–7, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738862290/wwpsorg/u7fkfpb0tbifcyquwfy2/NationalSchoolCounselingWeek2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738862290/wwpsorg/u7fkfpb0tbifcyquwfy2/NationalSchoolCounselingWeek2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738862290/wwpsorg/u7fkfpb0tbifcyquwfy2/NationalSchoolCounselingWeek2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738862290/wwpsorg/u7fkfpb0tbifcyquwfy2/NationalSchoolCounselingWeek2025.jpg","width":1080}])
Our school district is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week 2025, taking place from February 3–7, with this year’s theme: "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive."
![Early dismissal Feb. 7, 2025 (TK-12); NO SCHOOL Feb. 13 and 14, 2025 – Parent/Teacher Conferences]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738349884/wwpsorg/jvmjgozs4huc3uzyzlag/pt-conferences.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738349884/wwpsorg/jvmjgozs4huc3uzyzlag/pt-conferences.jpg","width":439}])
Attention families! Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 - Early Dismissal for Students (TK-12)
![New Superintendent Search Update: Survey open through Feb. 6 / Community meetings Feb. 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738342811/wwpsorg/fffowqmehbflymswpvoc/SuperintendentSearchbrochurecovergraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738342811/wwpsorg/fffowqmehbflymswpvoc/SuperintendentSearchbrochurecovergraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738342811/wwpsorg/fffowqmehbflymswpvoc/SuperintendentSearchbrochurecovergraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738342811/wwpsorg/fffowqmehbflymswpvoc/SuperintendentSearchbrochurecovergraphic.jpg","width":812}])
Walla Walla Public Schools is partnering with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct a nationwide search for our next superintendent.
![Community-Wide Spanish Book Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738251494/wwpsorg/dqqgrsefzlvpcycaio2l/SpanishBookFair2025StaticInstagramPostEnglish.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738251494/wwpsorg/dqqgrsefzlvpcycaio2l/SpanishBookFair2025StaticInstagramPostEnglish.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738251494/wwpsorg/dqqgrsefzlvpcycaio2l/SpanishBookFair2025StaticInstagramPostEnglish.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738251494/wwpsorg/dqqgrsefzlvpcycaio2l/SpanishBookFair2025StaticInstagramPostEnglish.png","width":1080}])
Join us for our annual Spanish Book Fair, open to the entire community! Discover a variety of books in Spanish for all ages and reading levels.
![Board President Sarley and Vice President Ladderud discuss Superintendent Search process]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738013336/wwpsorg/jemmdworv1wqi41tpxhm/DerekandRuthvideo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738013336/wwpsorg/jemmdworv1wqi41tpxhm/DerekandRuthvideo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738013336/wwpsorg/jemmdworv1wqi41tpxhm/DerekandRuthvideo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738013336/wwpsorg/jemmdworv1wqi41tpxhm/DerekandRuthvideo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738013336/wwpsorg/jemmdworv1wqi41tpxhm/DerekandRuthvideo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738013336/wwpsorg/jemmdworv1wqi41tpxhm/DerekandRuthvideo.jpg","width":1758}])
A nationwide search for a new Walla Walla Public Schools superintendent is underway. The new superintendent is expected to be named in late March or early April.
School Board President Derek Sarley and Vice President Ruth Ladderud created a brief video to discuss the process and how stakeholders can get involved.
![Prospect Point Science Night - January 30]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738010813/wwpsorg/esqj8ocu28imluhunzwo/Prospect-Point-Science-Night-Poster-2025-english.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738010813/wwpsorg/esqj8ocu28imluhunzwo/Prospect-Point-Science-Night-Poster-2025-english.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738010813/wwpsorg/esqj8ocu28imluhunzwo/Prospect-Point-Science-Night-Poster-2025-english.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738010813/wwpsorg/esqj8ocu28imluhunzwo/Prospect-Point-Science-Night-Poster-2025-english.jpg","width":1200}])
Bring the entire family to a night of exploration and fun!
We are excited to announce that The Whitman College Science Outreach team is bringing science night back to our elementary schools. You will experience hands-on science at six different stations: The Catapult Challenge, Magnification Station, Ice Cream Making, Making Slime Balls & Worms, Radial Chromatography and Making Fossils.
Where: Prospect Point Gym
When: Thursday, January 30
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
![I AM WWPS Video Series – Featuring Dilsey Welck]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737995495/wwpsorg/speukjwdigvjkxafahok/DilseyWelck.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737995495/wwpsorg/speukjwdigvjkxafahok/DilseyWelck.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737995495/wwpsorg/speukjwdigvjkxafahok/DilseyWelck.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737995495/wwpsorg/speukjwdigvjkxafahok/DilseyWelck.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737995495/wwpsorg/speukjwdigvjkxafahok/DilseyWelck.jpg","width":1323}])
Walla Walla Center for Children and Families Kitchen Manager, Dilsey Welck, is the star of this month’s I AM WWPS video series.