Safety Connect for Dec. 19, 2023
Read this month's Safety Connect and learn about a new way to connect with the district's Security & Safety Department.
Dec
19, 2023
Nov
28, 2023
Know What to do When Winter Weather Strikes
'Tis the season for severe winter weather. This special publication of the Chehalis School District will help you know how we make decisions and what information you need to know about schedule changes and service interruptions that can happen during inclement weather.
Oct
27, 2023
Friday Connect for Oct. 27, 2023
In today's Friday Connect, learn about the way a couple classrooms in the Chehalis School District, including the Learning Support Room at Orin Smith, are approaching support for students who qualify for Special Education.
Oct
23, 2023
Fall Conferences Are Coming Up
Mark your calendar for Fall Conferences Oct. 30-Nov. 3. W.F. West High School, Chehalis Middle School, Orin Smith Elementary and James Lintott Elementary will be on early release schedule all week. Check the School District Calendar for information on the schedule for your student's school. Lewis County Alternative School/Turning Point will be on regular schedule. [...]
Oct
9, 2023
Big Smiles Coming to Chehalis Schools
Did you know that more than 51 million school hours are lost by students each school year because of poor dental health? To help, Big Smiles Washington is bringing in-school dental clinics to the Chehalis School District. Parents can sign their students up for dental care at a mobile clinic that will be offered at [...]
Sep
16, 2022
Ned’s Mindset Mission
Yo-yo sales end Friday, September 23! We had a great assembly today hosted by Ned's Mindset Mission! NED's Mindset Mission is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these [...]
Apr
7, 2020
Video message from Orin C. Smith Elementary staff
This is a message from Orin C. Smith Elementary staff during the extended school closure.
Oct
23, 2019
Orin C. Smith Elementary students learn about school construction from experts in the field
Orin C. Smith Elementary students are enjoying their brand new school this fall thanks to the voter-approved capital facilities bond that made it possible. Recently, students had a special opportunity to learn how their new school was built, from the construction professionals who built it. During a special school assembly, students met FORMA Construction Project [...]
Oct
16, 2019
Orin C. Smith Elementary students sport career and college wear
Career and College Readiness (CCR) Wednesdays in the Chehalis School District include students and staff wearing career or college apparel. This year at Orin C. Smith Elementary, the CCR team set a goal for every student to receive a career or college t-shirt. To-date, the school has received contributions from the University of Washington, St. [...]
Oct
16, 2018
Students learn about the climate story of Washington state
Students in Mrs. Donahue's and Mrs. Duncan's fourth grade classes learned about the climate story of Washington state. Students answered questions including "Which part of the state has more rain, the East or West?" and "Would you be likely to need an umbrella in Ellensburg?"