During the extended school closure due to COVID-19, grab and go meals will be offered for anyone under the age of 18, from Mon.-Fri. March 23-April 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chehalis Middle School and the Chehalis Bus Garage. We expect to prepare 500 meals on the first day of service and [...]
Congratulations to the W.F. West High School Dairy FFA Team! The team was recognized by the Washington State House of Representatives, sponsored by Ed Orcutt and Richard Debolt of the 20th District. The representatives passed House Resolution 2020-4678 to recognize their excellence as state champions and ranking fourth in the nation. After placing first at [...]
On Thursday, February 13, W.F. West High School hosted the 4th annual Apprenticeship Panel and more than 300 students attended. Students learned about how apprenticeships work and the many opportunities within various trades. This event was made possible through the support of professionals who were willing to share information about their trade to W.F. [...]
Representatives from Port Blakely shared information about forestry careers with Orin C. Smith Elementary students on Friday, February 7. During this interactive assembly students learned about the history of Port Blakely, including forestry careers and educational requirements for those jobs. Students learned about forestry equipment and volunteers showcased a variety of forestry equipment. Presenters included: Kelly [...]
The Chehalis School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the school board has voted to extend a contract offer to Dr. Christine N. Moloney as the District’s next Superintendent. “Dr. Moloney rose to the top of a thorough and thoughtful process,” said Colleen State, Board President. “We had a remarkably strong pool [...]
W.F. West High School students were fortunate to have a panel of outstanding law enforcement officers share their expertise with students who may be exploring this career path. Students had the opportunity to meet Lieutenant John Matagai from the Washington State Patrol, Chief Dusty Breen from Lewis County Sheriff's Office, and Officer Jeff Fithen from [...]
As part of a College and Military panel held in December, Chehalis Middle School students heard about college opportunities from W.F. West High School graduates currently enrolled in college, as well as members of the U.S. military, who shared information about their careers. Event participants, many of whom were home for Winter break from their [...]
On December 6, Dr. Brandy Fay was the keynote speaker at Orin C. Smith Elementary’s College and Career Readiness Animal Profession Assembly. Dr. Fay shared information about the level of education required to pursue a career as a veterinarian and the various job opportunities represented at her business including: Veterinarian Technician; Animal Grooming; Animal Training; [...]
On Thursday, November 7, W.F. West High School hosted the 11th annual Career and College Fair. The event featured 48 representatives from community colleges, technical colleges, universities and vocational/trade programs. W.F. West High School students were joined by students from Adna High School, with approximately 972 students attending the event to learn more about opportunities available to them after high [...]
Author, poet and song writer Eric Ode visited both James W. Lintott Elementary and Orin C. Smith Elementary this fall. He shared songs and inspiration at a school assembly and then worked in classrooms with students, helping to focus on improving their writing, using music and reading for inspiration. Ode challenges students as writers and [...]
