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Wenatchee School District 246 This page is not a forum for political debate or partisan commentary. Community note. This page is an official communication channel for the WSD.

Through high-quality instruction, social-emotional support, and career-connected learning, we are helping each and every student achieve success and tap into their limitless potential. While we welcome feedback and questions about district operations, programs and facilities, this platform is not a forum for political debate or partisan commentary. To ensure this remains a safe and informative space for all families and community members, comments that veer into political mudslinging or violate our community guidelines may be hidden or moderated. Thank you for helping to keep the focus on our students and schools. Who We Are
Wenatchee School District is made of six elementary schools, three middle schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative high school, a K-10 alternative parent partnership school, and a technical skills center that serves our district and others. We are 700 exceptional educators, including full- and part-time certified and classified employees, who take pride in serving the more than 6,800 students who attend WSD schools. Together, our students, teachers, staff, and leadership represent the diversity and richness of Wenatchee, as well as the challenges facing our community. What We Do
We teach, support, and challenge students to excel through high-quality instruction and social-emotional learning. Our goal is to build a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion from which all students emerge future-ready. To do this, we have set our “Big 6” Student Outcomes, as well as priorities and action steps to help us get there. Action steps include hiring staff that reflects the diversity of our student body, building the skills and knowledge of our staff through continued professional development, and eliminating systemic barriers for every student. We are also partnering with local business owners to give students career-connected learning opportunities. Many of these initiatives are underway and creating positive change. We are committed to driving progress forward by continuing what’s working, changing what isn’t, and sharing our work with the Wenatchee community. Why It Matters
Students come to our schools with different lived experiences, starting points, and needs. Today, too many of them are not meeting grade-level standards or feeling prepared to seize the opportunities available to them upon graduation. We believe every student has limitless potential and deserves an education that will help them reach their academic and career goals—whatever they may be. That’s why we’re working hard to make WSD a place every student knows they belong and has what they need to succeed.

10/13/2026
As we celebrate National Principals Month, we want to recognize two leaders whose work touches every school in our distr...
10/13/2026

As we celebrate National Principals Month, we want to recognize two leaders whose work touches every school in our district. 💜

Shayne Rennie, Director of Special Education, and Kathi Keefer, Assistant Director of Special Education, lead the Special Education department that supports students across all of Wenatchee School District and they also serve as the principal leaders for Castle Rock Early Learning Center, our inclusive preschool program.

Two significant roles carried by two dedicated professionals who show up every day for our youngest learners and for every student in our district who receives special education services.

November 3, 2026 Bond: Ballot drop boxes open today. Drop boxes are available 18 days before Election Day and close at e...
10/13/2026

November 3, 2026 Bond: Ballot drop boxes open today. Drop boxes are available 18 days before Election Day and close at exactly 8 p.m. on Election Day.

💕October is National Principals Month! To our Principals, School Directors, Assistant Principals, and Deans of Students,...
10/12/2026

💕October is National Principals Month! To our Principals, School Directors, Assistant Principals, and Deans of Students, thank you for showing up every single day for our students and staff.

You make a school feel like a place kids want to be. You support teachers, navigate hard conversations, and make hundreds of decisions every day...most of which nobody ever sees.

You are instructional leaders, problem solvers, culture builders, and the heartbeat of our 14 schools. We are so grateful for each of you.

Wondering what happens in high school and middle school on professional learning half days? Here is a peek.Once students...
10/12/2026

Wondering what happens in high school and middle school on professional learning half days? Here is a peek.

Once students leave, teachers are collaborating, analyzing data, and sharpening their craft, because great teaching is always a work in progress.

📚 Middle and high school history teachers are exploring their new US and World History curriculum together.
➗ Math teachers from Foothills, Orchard, and Pioneer are working through revised standards and instructional strategies that support student engagement.
📊 WHS English teachers are digging into student learning results to tailor upcoming lessons for maximum growth.

When our teachers invest in their practice every student benefits!

November 3, 2026 Bond: Look for a mailer from Wenatchee School District with information about the bond in your mailbox ...
10/11/2026

November 3, 2026 Bond: Look for a mailer from Wenatchee School District with information about the bond in your mailbox this week. More information at wenatcheeschools.org/bond

TBT // We're throwing it back to the Mid-Year Staff Rally last February, where we honored two Hard-Working Heroes, HVCA ...
10/09/2026

TBT // We're throwing it back to the Mid-Year Staff Rally last February, where we honored two Hard-Working Heroes, HVCA Technicians Lance Coleman and Patrick Shane, with this rock anthem. These two have heroically continued to fix our aging HVAC across the district and keep milk cold in school fridges.

Hard Workin' Heroes is a power ballad tribute to 2026 Wenatchee Sch...

👀 Inside peek at teacher professional development at work. Yesterday, during the half-day, the teaching teams at Mission...
10/08/2026

👀 Inside peek at teacher professional development at work. Yesterday, during the half-day, the teaching teams at Mission View Elementary School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School teamed up to learn with and from each other. Sharing ideas, successes, and strategies to help students succeed. This is what high-quality instruction looks like.

This week's Wenatchee Panther Pod with Eric Granstrom just dropped— and it's a full one! On this episode, Eric talks wit...
10/08/2026

This week's Wenatchee Panther Pod with Eric Granstrom just dropped— and it's a full one! On this episode, Eric talks with
🍎 School Board President Tucker Jackson and Board Director Julie Norton
🏈 Defensive Coordinator Jay Foster
🏆 Panther Athletes of the Week Micah Knell and Lily Hansen
🏈 Senior safety Kash Schratz
🏊 Girls Dive Coach Emi England
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PMlklpXtCc

The pod comes to you every week on our favorite podcast channel or on Country 104.7 KKRV's YouTube Channel.

On this 8th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast, host Eric Gra...

Calling all Future Panthers! Building our Future WHS Open HouseOctober 13, 5:00 – 6:30 PMWenatchee High School I 1101 Mi...
10/07/2026

Calling all Future Panthers!

Building our Future WHS Open House
October 13, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Wenatchee High School I 1101 Millerdale Ave.

Heard about the upcoming bond measure and wondering what's on the ballot?
• See what's possible for the next generation of Wenatchee High School students
• Speak with students and architects who impacted the design
• Learn about WHS academics & programs from teachers & staff
• Discover what it means to be a Wenatchee Panther

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235 Sunset Avenue
Wenatchee, WA
98801

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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