Touchet School District

🎉 Redhawks Weekly Happenings 🎉 🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week Edition! 🌟 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week — let’s give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing teachers! 🙌🍎 Not just for the fantastic May Day celebration last Friday 🎉🌸, but for all they do every single day to support and inspire our students in the classroom. ❤️📚 A big shout-out to all the parents and community members who came out for May Day, the FFA BBQ, and the Plant Sale — your support means the world! 🌼🌱🍔 📢 Important Reminders This Week: ✅ Mid-Term 4 Grades are due Friday! ➡️ Check Skyward or contact teachers if you have any questions or concerns. 📲✉️ 🏅 Academic Awards Ceremony 📅 Friday at 2:10 PM 📍 Commons ➡️ Come celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements! 🎉 🕺💃 Middle School Dance 📅 Friday at 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 Commons ➡️ Time to dance and have fun! 🎶✨ ⚾🥎 Sports This Week — Come Cheer on Our Touchet Redhawks! 🏅 High School Softball: 🏠 Home Game Monday at 4:00 PM 🏠 Home Game Wednesday at 4:00 PM Middle School Softball: 🚗 Monday at 4:00 PM @ Bethlehem Lutheran 🚗 Thursday at 4:00 PM @ Liberty Christian (Richland) Middle School Baseball: 🏠 Home Game Monday at 4:00 PM 🚗 Away Game Wednesday at 4:00 PM @ Dayton 🏠 Home Game Thursday at 4:00 PM Let’s show up and make some noise for our Redhawks! 🎉🔥 Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud! 📣❤️

🎉 Redhawk Happenings – It’s MAY DAY WEEK! 🎉 We’re so excited for the 106th May Day Festivities this Friday, May 2nd at 10 AM! 🌸 Come join us for this fun and historic tradition! Here’s what’s happening this week: ✅ iReady testing wraps up! ✅ Junior Class takes the ASVAB test Wednesday @ 11 AM. 🍔 Friday – Mr. Maiden and the FFA will host their Plant Sale and BBQ in the park! 🌱🌺 🥎 Friday- Alumni Co-Ed Softball game @ 2:00 PM 🕺🏻 Saturday High School Prom 💃 🛠️ Robotics Club – Tuesday & Thursday after school. 🤖 Sports Highlights: ⛳️HS Golf Districts Monday – Boys @ Sun Willows - 11:00 AM ⛳️HS Golf Districts Tuesday – Girls @ Sun Willows - 11:00 AM ⚾️ HS Baseball plays in Pendleton Thursday @ 4 PM. 🥎 HS Softball travels to Boardman Wednesday @ 4 PM. ⚾️ MS Baseball – First game Monday @ Liberty Christian Richland @ 4 PM. 🥎 MS Softball – Home game Monday @ 4 PM! 🥎 MS Softball – Home game Thursday @ 4 PM! Come out and support our amazing Redhawks! ❤️ Have a great week — we can’t wait to see you on Friday! 🎉 #RedhawkPride #MayDay106 #GoRedhawks

Touchet PTO – Join Us in Supporting Our School Community! The Touchet Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a dedicated group of parents and guardians working together to support our students, teachers, and administrative staff throughout the school year. Our projects are simple but meaningful. We provide classroom support, organize small appreciation events for teachers and staff, and help meet the needs of students through various seasonal and school-related activities. One special project we’re proud of is our tradition of honoring senior athletes with the booster club. Every graduating senior receives a thoughtful, high-quality gift to celebrate their hard work and dedication—ensuring that no one is left out. Whether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, your involvement makes a big difference. Join the conversation and stay in the loop! Download the TeamReach app and use code: Touchetpto in TeamReach app. Instructions: Install TeamReach on iPhone : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705 Install TeamReach on Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app Enter code: Touchetpto to connect with us. Let’s work together to keep our Touchet community strong and supportive!

🎉 Redhawks Happenings – Week of April 22nd! 🎉 Hey Redhawks! We’ve got a week full of learning, fun, and school spirit—check out what’s happening: 📊 iReady Math Diagnostic Week! Students—get ready to show what you know! ✅ Get plenty of rest ✅ Eat a nutritious breakfast ✅ Bring your math brain to school! 🧒 Child Find – Wednesday, April 23rd | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Have a child ages 3–5? Bring them in for a fun developmental screening and learn more about support services. 🎨 Preschool to Kindergarten Event – Wednesday, April 23rd | 9:30–10:30 AM If your little one is heading to kindergarten next year, join us for a fun project with Miss Helm! Parents can fill out paperwork, learn about Touchet, and enjoy lunch with their child! ❤️ Community Meeting – Wednesday, April 23rd | 6:00–7:00 PM We Need Your Voice! Join us in the Commons to help plan for the 2025–2026 school year. Let’s make Touchet even stronger—together! 📣 FBLA Heads to State! Good luck to Mrs. Short and our amazing FBLA team as they represent Touchet at State this Wednesday–Thursday. Go Redhawks! 🛠️ Robotics Club – Tuesday & Thursday after school Join the fun and build something great with our robotics team! 🥎 High School Softball Tuesday vs. Pomeroy @ 4:00 PM (Home) Saturday @ 2:00 PM (Home) Come cheer on our Lady Redhawks! ⚾ High School Baseball Wednesday @ 4:00 PM (Home) – Senior Recognition Saturday @ 2:00 PM (Home) Let’s pack the stands and support our baseball boys! 🐎 WAHSET Team @ Districts – April 25–27 | Moses Lake Good luck to our equestrian team—ride strong and represent! Let’s come together, spread some positivity, and make this a fantastic week! ❤️💙 #WeAreTouchet #RedhawkPride #StrongerTogether

📣 Touchet Families & Community – We Need Your Voice! ❤️ Please join us for an important community meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Touchet Commons to talk about the 2025–2026 school year. As a small rural community with a big heart, we’ve always taken great pride in our school and the generations of students who’ve walked its halls. We’ve faced challenges before—and overcome them—because we faced them together. Right now, Touchet School District is experiencing enrollment challenges that are affecting our programs, staffing, and resources. But in true Touchet spirit, we believe that together, we can find student-centered, positive solutions. 💬 We want to hear from you. 👣 We want you with us as we plan the path forward. Let’s come together, listen, share, and support one another—just like we always do. ❤️ #TouchetStrong #CommunityMeeting #RedhawkPride #TogetherWeCan

💙📣 Redhawk Happenings 📣! ❤️ Welcome back, Redhawks! We’re on the downhill slide from here — summer is just around the corner! We hope you had a chance to enjoy the sunshine and spend time relaxing and having fun on Spring Break. 🌞 Here’s what’s happening this week: 📚 i-Ready Reading Diagnostic Assessment 📖 Elementary: Tuesday & Wednesday 📖 Middle & High School: Thursday & Friday. This important district-wide diagnostic helps us support student learning — thank you for encouraging your students to do their best! 🚗 Tuesday @ 6:45 AM Driver’s Education Starts 📘 Tuesday @ 6:00 PM in the Library NHS Induction Ceremony👏 Questions? Contact Mrs. Frederickson at kfrederickson@touchetsd.org 🔭Wednesday- STEAM Fun! The Reach Museum will visit our ECEAP and TK students for exciting STEAM activities! 🔬 📸 FRIDAY-Smile! It’s Class and Spring Sports PICTURE DAY— don’t forget your best smile! Sports Updates 🏌️‍♂️Golf 🚌 @ Sun Willows – Friday, tee off at 12:00 PM 🥎 HS Softball 🚌 Tuesday, 4:00 PM @ WaHi vs. C Team 🚌Wednesday, 4:00 PM @ Dayton ❤️ Friday, 2:00 PM @ Home Game ⚾HS Baseball 🚌Friday, 2:00 PM @ WWVA ⚾MS Softball & Baseball🥎Practices begin Monday 📍Parent Meetings: ⚾Baseball – Monday @ 4:30 PM 🥎 Softball – Tuesday @ 4:30 PM Let’s have an awesome week, Redhawks! ❤️ 💙#TouchetPride #RedhawkStrong

🏀There will be no basketball “laboratory” skills sessions during spring break (April 7th and 9th). 🏀 🤾‍♂️What a GREAT first 5 weeks that we have had! The improvements have been AWESOME. If you have been able to make all 5, you have definitely seen the results. 🤾‍♀️If you have only made a couple of sessions, you have gotten better. Haven’t made it YET- no worries; we will start back up on Monday, April 14 (1st- 4th grade) and Wednesday, April 16 (5th- 8th). Don’t worry, everyone has something to learn and offer. ❤️Also, a huge shout-out to the parents who have volunteered to help out at these skill sessions and make it work. It takes a community! 💙

Parent Teacher Conference: Tuesday - Early Release 11:15 a.m. Conferences 12:00-3:00/3:30-6:30 Wednesday - Early Release 11:15 a.m. Conferences 12:00-3:00/3:30-6:30 Parents are invited to stop by or schedule a time to meet with teachers to get the most recent information on student progress. We look forward to seeing you soon. Early Release -Thursday and Friday, no afternoon classes. April 7-11 - Spring Break!

🚨 Redhawk Happenings This Week! 💙❤️ It’s a busy week, Redhawks—get ready to hit the ground running! 🏃‍♂️🔥 📅 Monday, March 31st 🎶 3rd-5th Grade Field Trip to the Walla Walla Symphony with Mr. Palmer & teachers! 🩸 Blood Drive | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 5th Grade & Red Cross – Come be a Champion on Champion Street! 🚗 Spring Driver’s Ed Meeting | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Library (Mandatory for signed-up students & parents/guardians) 📅 Tuesday - Friday 🔔 Early Release @ 11:15 AM 🤝 Conferences | Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 - 3:00 PM & 3:30 - 6:30 PM 📅 Thursday, April 3rd 🤖 Mr. Genereux’s Robotics Hackathon | 12:00 - 2:00 PM 📅 Friday, April 4th 🏃‍♀️ Elementary Fun Run | 9:00 - 10:00 AM – Lace up those running shoes! 🎉 BINGO, Cake Walk & Carnival | Hosted by Senior Class of 2025 – Don’t miss out! 🌮 Support Class of 2026 & Enjoy Delicious Birria Tacos! 🏌️ Sports This Week: ⛳️ High School Golf: 📍 Monday – Veterans Memorial | 9 Holes | 2:00 PM 📍 Thursday – Walla Walla Country Club | 9 Holes | 3:00 PM 🥎 HS Girls Softball – No Games This Week ⚾ HS Boys Baseball: 📍 Saturday vs. Dayton | Home Game @ 11:00 AM – Come cheer them on! 🌸 Spring Break is next week! No School April 7th-11th – Enjoy the time off, stay safe, and have fun! See you back on April 14th! 💙❤️ #RedhawkPride #BusyWeekAhead #TouchetStrong #SpringBreakCountdown

📣Redhawk Happenings!💙❤️ Our 2nd and 3rd graders are heading into their final week of swim lessons at the Y—have fun, little swimmers! Schedule Reminders: 📌 Friday – Early release at 11:15 AM for teacher professional development. 🙌🏼Sports This Week: 🥎 Lady Redhawks Softball ❤️Monday – First home game at 2:00 PM 🚌Thursday –at Dayton, 4:00 PM ⚾ High School Baseball 💙Tuesday – Home game at 2:00 PM 🚌Friday – Away at Sunnyside Christian, 2:30 PM ⛳ High School Golf • Monday – Wine Valley at 1:00 PM • Thursday – Walla Walla Country Club at 3:00 PM 🏇WASHET • Competing this weekend in Moses Lake—good luck! Let’s have a fantastic week, Redhawks!

💙❤️📢Redhawk Happenings This Week! 💙❤️📢 🌸✨ March is flying by! Can you believe how fast the month is going? As we welcome more sunshine and signs of spring, there’s still a chill in the wind! 🌬️❄️ Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather—bring a jacket or sweater to stay warm at school. Let’s enjoy the season while staying cozy! ☀️🧥 🏊‍♂️ 2nd & 3rd Grade Swim Lessons – Our little swimmers are heading to the YMCA this week for lessons! Good luck and have fun in the water! 🏌️‍♂️ Spring Sports Action! ⛳ HS Golf – Competing in Milton-Freewater on Wednesday at 2:00 PM. 🥎 HS Softball – 🚌 Chiawana Monday @ 3:00 PM 🚌 Kamiakin Thursday @ 4:00 PM 🚌WaHi Saturday @ 12:00 PM ⚾ HS Baseball – 🚌 Chiawana Wednesday @ 3:00 PM 🆚 Liberty Christian (Home Game) Saturday @ 12:00 PM Good luck to all our Redhawk athletes! Let’s go, Redhawks! 🔥💪 #SpringIsComing #StayWarmRedhawks #RedhawkPride #GoRedhawks

Earlier today, the Touchet School District worked closely with local law enforcement in response to a situation stemming from a domestic matter the night before. The situation was taken seriously and immediately handled, and at no time was anyone in the district in imminent harm or danger. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Superintendent Mr. Elizondo.

📢 Redhawk Happenings This Week! 🏫🔥 🐥 Kindergarten & 1st graders are diving into their last week of swim lessons at the YMCA—way to go, little swimmers! 🏊‍♂️💦 🎉 Friday Fun! ✅ Elementary Assembly to celebrate our students' reading, good behaviors, and attendance! 📚👏 ✅ Middle School Volleyball & Basketball Awards – Join us in the commons at 2:10 PM to recognize our athletes! 🏐🏀🏆 ☕ Parents & Community Members! Join Mr. Elizondo for Coffee with the Superintendent at 7:30 AM in the library. Topics include parent-teacher conferences, iReady, enrollment, Spring Break, Child Find, Kindergarten Round-Up, and more! 🏌️‍♂️ High School Sports Updates! ⛳ Golf tees off in Dayton on Wednesday, March 12th, at 2:00 PM. 🐎 WAHSET will be galloping off to Moses Lake for competition March 14-16th. ⚾ High School Baseball kicks off their season at home against Kamiakin at 11:00 AM on Saturday! 🔥 Go Redhawks! Let’s have an amazing week! ❤️💙 #RedhawkPride

🌟 Redhawks Weekly Happenings! 🌟 Get ready for a fun-filled week at Touchet School District as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with themed dress-up days! 📚🎉 🎈 Dr. Seuss Spirit Week: 👣 Monday: Fun Socks Day (Fox in Socks) 🎩 Tuesday: Top Hat Day (The Cat in the Hat) 🤪 Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day (Wacky Wednesday) 💚 Thursday: Wear Green (Green Eggs and Ham) 😴 Friday: PJ Day for Read Across America & Buddy Reading in the Elementary! 🏊‍♂️ Kindergarten & 1st Grade are making a splash as they start their swim lessons at the YMCA this week! 💼 FBLA Meeting - Monday @ Lunch: Preparing for State & planning fundraisers! 🤖 Robotics Club meets Tuesday & Thursday! 🌾 FFA Club Meeting - Friday during 7th Period! ⚾🥎⛳ Spring Sports Season is Here! We’re excited to kick off high school baseball, softball, and golf! Let’s go, Redhawks! ⏰ Reminder: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9th—don’t forget to spring your clocks ahead! ☀️ Welcome the sunshine and let’s have an amazing week! ❤️💙 #RedhawkPride #DrSeussWeek #SpringForward

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 The Touchet School District is looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Coach and Assistant Coach for our Middle School Boys Baseball team! ⚾️ If you have a love for the game, enjoy mentoring young athletes, and want to make a difference in our community, we want to hear from you! 📍 Location: Touchet School District 📅 Season: Spring 2025 🏆 Coaching Experience: Preferred, but not required To apply or for more information, contact the Touchet School District office. Help us shape the future of young athletes! 💪 📍 How to Apply: Drop off your application at the Touchet School office or email it to Robert Elizondo at relizondo@touchetsd.org. For more details, visit our Athletics page: Touchet Athletics #TouchetSchoolDistrict #MiddleSchoolBaseball #CoachingOpportunity #BaseballCoaches #JoinOurTeam #Athletics #BaseballSeason

🌱 Touchet FFA Needs Your Input! 🌱 Our Touchet FFA Plant Sale is closer than you'd think, and we want to know what vegetable starts you’d like to see available this year! 🏡🌿 Whether you’re looking for tomatoes, peppers, herbs, or something unique, your feedback helps us grow what our community wants. Please take a quick survey to let us know your preferences! ✅👇 https://forms.gle/HAqGTauEfbLhiG5f6 Thank you for supporting Touchet Agricultural Education Touchet FFA —we can’t wait to grow with you! 🌻💚 #TouchetFFA #PlantSale #GardenSeason #SupportFFA

📢 Weekly Redhawks Happenings! 📢❤️💙 Here's what's coming up this week at Touchet! 📖 Tuesday – Mr. Chris from the Touchet Library will be visiting our elementary students! 📚 Tuesday & Wednesday – Our 2nd & 3rd graders will be taking the CoGAT test, which measures reasoning skills. 🌍 Wednesday – Some of our high school students will take the STAMP test to assess language proficiency and work toward earning credentials like the Seal of Biliteracy. 🗓Thursday 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting 🏆 Friday – ❤️10:00 AM – Elementary assembly & iReady growth celebrations 💙 2:10 PM – Middle & high school 1st semester achievement celebration 🏀 Sports Action – 🏆 Monday – MS girls basketball at Dayton, 4:00 PM 🏆 Thursday – MS girls basketball home vs. Liberty Christian, 4:00 PM (8th grade recognition!) ⚾🥎 Spring Sports Field Cleanup! ✅ Saturday, March 1st | 1:00-2:30 PM Calling all baseball & softball players—come help us get our fields ready for the season! Let’s make it a great week, Redhawks! 🔥 #RedhawkPride #TouchetStrong

February 11, 2025 Touchet School District Expresses Gratitude for Community Support of 3-Year Replacement EP&O Levy Touchet, WA – On behalf of the Touchet School District Board of Directors, Superintendent Robert Elizondo, and the entire staff, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community for your support in the recent vote on the three-year Replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy. As of February 11, preliminary vote counts indicate a favorable outcome, with 56% of voters supporting the levy. While these results are not yet certified and will be finalized on February 21, we remain optimistic about the positive impact this levy will have on our district. The anticipated approval of this levy reflects our community's commitment to maintaining high-quality educational experiences for our students. These funds are essential for sustaining critical services, including smaller class sizes, instructional programs, student activities, and other opportunities that enrich the educational journey of every Touchet student. We deeply appreciate your trust and dedication to ensuring that every student in the Touchet School District receives the best possible education. Your support strengthens the partnership between our schools and the community, reaffirming our shared commitment to excellence in education. Thank you for standing with us. Together, we continue to build a strong foundation for learning, growth, and achievement.

📢 Redhawk Happenings This Week! 🏫💙❤️ ✨ Monday – It’s the 100th day of school! 🎉💯 Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come this year! 📚 Tuesday – Our elementary students will be visiting the Jean Marie Sansom Memorial Library to explore all the amazing resources available! 🏀 Middle School Girls Basketball Tuesday – Away game at Rogers @ 4:00 PM Wednesday – Home game vs. Richland @ 4:00 PM Good luck, Lady Redhawks! ❤️🏀 🚫 No School on Friday – Teachers will be participating in Professional Development. 🇺🇸 No School on Monday (Feb. 19) – Enjoy the day off for Presidents’ Day! Let’s have a great week, Redhawks! 💙❤️ #RedhawkPride #100thDayOfSchool #GoRedhawks

📢 Touchet Community – Join Us for a Q&A on the 2025 EP&O Levy! 📢 The Touchet Education Association (TEA) is hosting a Question & Answer Session about the upcoming 2025 Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy, which will be on the February 11, 2025 ballot. 📅 When: Monday, February 10th ⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM 📍 Where: Touchet High School Library This three-year replacement levy continues local funding for essential programs not fully funded by the state—including athletics, extracurricular activities, maintenance, special education, transportation, music, the arts, and more! This is not a new tax but replaces the current levy approved by voters in 2022. Come learn more and get your questions answered! For additional details, visit www.touchetsd.org