Touchet School District

The Touchet Robotics team will be collaborating with the Sammamish School district this Saturday, June 1st from 12-3 pm, and would like to invite the School Board, Administrators, and Community Members interested in being mentors or speakers for the team!

With summer upon us, we would like to take the time to share the summer lunch programming options with you! SunBucks is replacing the P-EBT for Washington State. Any student receiving reduced-price meals will receive a card for $120.00 for the summer. Please be on the lookout for an email with more information about the SunBucks program and how to apply for free and reduced lunches. Even if you applied in the fall, it's important to reapply now to see if you qualify.

Redhawk Happenings! Happy Memorial Day! We hope you have had a nice day with friends and family and are well-rested and ready for the last few weeks of school before summer vacation! This week's events include the last week of middle school baseball, a driver's education parent meeting, and a senior parent meeting. Middle school sports pictures and senior pictures will be taken on Thursday. Additionally, the 4th and 5th grade students will attend swim lessons just in time for summer! And don't forget about Mom Prom on Friday night! Come dance and meet our new Redhawk Cheerleaders!

LOOK AT ALL THESE SMILES! First, we would like to recognize our VFW essay winners. Last fall, our students participated in an essay competition where they wrote about the importance of veterans. We are proud to announce the winners of this contest. Next, we want to congratulate each class's Fun Run Lap winners. These students ran the most laps during the Fun Run event. Well done, Redhawk Athletes! Lastly, we want to acknowledge our Good Behavior Winners for this month. These students have demonstrated Respect, Responsibility, and Doing the Right Thing. Congratulations to all our Redhawks for their achievements!

Introducing... the 2024 Redhawk Cheer Team! We can't wait to see what the new cheer team has in store for us! First up, the Touchet Cheerleaders invite you to Mom Prom on Friday, May 31st, from 6-8 pm in the Gym Foyer! Come dance and meet our new Redhawk Cheerleaders. The ticket price is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All ticket sales will go toward cheerleading uniforms. Your support is greatly appreciated!

The Touchet FBLA team is grateful for all the contributions received towards their fundraising efforts for the National Convention in Orlando, Florida in June. Generous donations from Northwest Grain Growers, Walla Walla Electric, Dunning Irrigation Supply, and Nelson Irrigation have brought the FBLA team closer to its fundraising goals. If you'd like to support the Touchet FBLA team's trip to Nationals, please consider sending a check to: Touchet FBLA C/O Nicole Short P.O. Box 135 Touchet, WA 99360

Redhawk Happenings May 20th-24th! We are excited to send our 6th-grade students off to the beautiful Camp Wooten this week. They will have the opportunity to create lasting memories, forge new friendships, and immerse themselves in the wonders of the natural world! Additionally, the important SBA testing will be ongoing this week. Students must be well-rested and nourished with a nutritious breakfast to ensure they are prepared for their assessments.

Just a friendly reminder to all parents of 8th-grade students: we will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, May 21st to discuss and plan the upcoming promotion ceremony for our 8th-grade class. Your attendance and input are highly valued!

Touchet School District seeks a passionate and dedicated ECEAP/Transitional Kindergarten teacher to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to inspire and nurture the growth of young minds in a supportive and engaging educational environment. Please take a moment to visit the website for further details: https://www.touchetsd.org/page/employment.

Mark your calendars! The iconic Touchet "T" needs a little sprucing up. What better time than to unite as a community and help the middle and high school students paint the Touchet "T"? This Saturday, 5/18/24, at 8 am, all Touchet Middle School and High School students are invited to help clean and paint the Touchet 'T" on the hill. We will meet at the bottom of the hill at the corner of Touchet-Gardena and Sand Pit. Bring gloves if you have them. It is going to be fun!

Are you interested in becoming a cheerleader for the 2024-2025 school year? Join Mrs. Castillo for the first cheer meeting on Friday, May 17, at 2:20 pm in the school library!

Redhawk Happenings May 13th-17th! The end of the school year is fast approaching, and now is the time to put in the extra effort to finish strong! Let's work together to achieve our academic goals and end this year on a high note. Success requires dedication and hard work, so let's give it our all! Go Redhawks!

6 Month Book It Pizza Party! These awesome kids ate 12 large pizzas and promised to read books all summer! Way to go Redhawks!

Hello, Mr. Elizondo would like to invite you to join him tomorrow morning, Friday May 10th at 7:30 am for coffee with the superintendent! Here's a look at tomorrow's agenda. 1. Unveiling our K-5 teaching assignments for next year. 2. GEAR UP – Summer School Schedule – Activities 3. Graduation June 8th – 1:00 - Out on the May Day Stage 4. 8th Grade Promotion – June 12 6:00 p.m. May Day Stage 5. Last Day of School – June 13th Early Release – 8:00-10:00 Have a great evening and we look forward to seeing you in the morning!

The TSD is recognizing Mr. Jorge Ortiz, Mrs. Cathy Plucker, Mrs. Teri Lesmeister, and Mrs. Darla Nolan on Friday, May 10th as they move on to their next adventure in retirement. Please thank them for their service and commitment to our district and community. Together they have contributed to over 100 years of educational services. Thank you, Jorge, Cathy, Teri, and Darla. We wish you all a great retirement!

Redhawk Happenings May 6th- 10th! Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, Touchet School District is offering iReady makeups. Additionally, there are two home middle school baseball games, and the 5th grade,9th, and 10th-grade biology class will release their salmon into the Touchet River! Don't miss out on coffee with the Superintendent this Friday, where you can learn about the latest updates from Mr. Elizondo.

We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to all our teachers for their hard work and dedication to our students. Your tireless efforts to educate and inspire our students do not go unnoticed. You are truly making a difference in their lives and helping them to reach their full potential. Thank you for all that you do!

Even though it's a little wet outside, it's the perfect time to come pick out some flowers from the Touchet FFA plant sale! The sale will run from 11-3 today in the Touchet Park! Don't forget Mother's Day is next weekend and there are some beautiful hanging baskets all ready to go! Or you can purchase a cedar planter made by our very own Touchet students! See you there!

While today is officially Mayday, Touchet School District invites you to share in our 105th Mayday celebration on Friday, May 3rd with the ceremony starting at 10 am. Followed by the FFA BBQ and Plant Sale, and the alumni baseball game at 1 pm! Don't forget about the Lion's Club BBQ starting at 6:00 pm, and Touchet ASB is proud to host the May Day dance on Saturday, May 4th, at 730pm! We're excited to showcase our students' hard work and unite as a community for this amazing annual tradition!

During May Day Festivities, after the performance by the May Day pole, support the Sophomore class and grab a refreshing iced Mexican Horchata drink for only $3!