News & Updates

Missing school not only puts students behind academically, it can cause students to miss out on important life lessons. School is where kids learn to work together, make friends, and feel a sense of belonging.

Apple Valley Elementary School has achieved national recognition as a 2023 Blue Ribbon School.

All families with children ages 1 to 5 are welcome!

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 each year.

Like many schools in West Valley, Ahtanum Valley is blessed with an AMAZING group of parents that make up our PTA.

Technology Open House for families of students in Grades 6-12 will be held on the evening of Tues, Sept. 19 at West Valley Middle School, 6 pm - 8 pm. Learn technology tools such as Skyward, Google Classroom, and more!

A West Valley student’s love for music and coding drove her to take part in an international program for female STEM enthusiasts this summer.

Senior Skye Stenehjem shared an inspirational speech with staff members at the All-Staff Back-to-School Rally.

"First day of school" is Wed, Aug. 23, 2023.

All students, families, and staff are invited to the HS Commons!

Two students from Mountainview Elementary earned recognition for their mechanical design projects.

Summer Reading and STEAM Activities will continue on Tuesdays at Wide Hollow Elementary for the next four weeks: July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15, 2023.

Update on leadership for the Special Education Department.

After a year of deliberations, discussion, and community input, the West Valley Board of Directors approved a resolution which will allow the District to move forward with several capital projects.

Information about the 2023/24 budget priorities

Let’s team up to support students this summer with Yakima Valley Libraries’ Summer Reading program.

A graduating senior from the Innovation Center looks forward to his chosen career.

Congratulations to our West Valley High School Class of 2023!

Community members are invited to attend the Public Hearing that will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 pm at the High School Library.

WASA honors and recognizes outstanding educational administrators, and Dr. Finch is the regional recipient.

The main goal of this project is to honor the Native American tribes cultural contributions.

A reminder to secure your pets on June 8, and spread the word!

RAM Landing appreciates all of the community volunteers that help support our students and families.

When a family signs-up for the program, they are provided a free book via mail every month from birth until the child enters Kindergarten (age 5).

“I think it showed us that nothing is impossible, and it showed me how to understand hope and how to reach a goal."

All residents of the District wishing to be heard should appear at the public hearing and present their views of the excess bonds.

These awards are given to the student who exhibits great leadership and musicianship.

Serving as a home visitor via the ParentChild+ program, Lynette provides caring guidance for families every day.

Our West Valley School District is proud to partner with Pexco.

Come out on Wednesday, May 31, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the West Valley Innovation Center.

Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) presents student leadership award.

Come out and enjoy the games, food, music and FUN! Proceeds help to support the band and choral programs for our students!

Your kiddos will have a lot to choose from this summer with all of the fun camps offered!

A celebration of nations! Join us May 25 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, and learn traditions from around the globe.

Join us on May 11th -13th at 7:00pm and May 13th at 2:00pm in the WVJH Auditorium Tickets are (cash only at the door) $5 students and seniors and $7 for adults!

They are the Finalist in the 32nd Annual Sunrise Rotary Speech Contest.

Out of 22 groups that were Regional finalists from across the state, our West Valley High School students took second in state!

Join us, Saturday, May 6 from 9:30am-3:00pm for the FFA Plant Sale and support our West Valley High School FFA!

Using PBIS at Cottonwood, our school has a shared vision for a positive school culture.

We invite you to join us in playing an integral role in the materials review process.

Students were working with “pretend patients” that needed text features in nonfiction to help them get well.

Kindergarten Registration is open, and our Elementary schools would like to invite you to their Kindergarten Information Night!

Summitview Elementary students receive a huge surprise when they returned from Spring Break.

Students from the West Valley Innovation Center, High School, and Mid-Level Campus competed in the Central Washington History Day Contest.

Ahtanum Valley Elementary 3rd grade students were practicing for the Friendship Music Performance when a popular chart topping band took notice!

"We were thrilled to partner with the IC for their community service project and love to see young people get involved." -YVPR

Apple Valley Elementary Transitional Kindergarten teacher Chelsea Nell engaged in a fantastic morning of adventure hearing the bestselling picture book Dragons Love Tacos.

The results are great for our JROTC at the Two State Cascade Mountain League Drill Meet Championships in Salem Oregon recently.

Division Ratings are based on their performances, and judged by a panel of music professionals.

Announced by NASA and Future Engineers as one of 45 semifinalists in the Power to Explore Challenge.

Students at Cottonwood Elementary have had the opportunity to participate in fun after school clubs.

Welcome to West Valley School District! We are excited to register your student, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

Join our community forum on March 20 at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium to gather feedback from the West Valley community on the unused proceeds of its 2019 bonds.

Students at Mountainview Elementary School celebrated reading with their Pride packs as they celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America.

The term “coaching” is widely used in education for what is happening in our building, but the truth is, it is more of a collaborative partnership.

At Wide Hollow STEAM, our 2nd-graders are going down a math path that leads them to mastery of Washington State Learning Standards, while earning badges.

Get your tickets now, and join us at the West Valley Junior High Auditorium for another great production opening March 2.

To better understand Black History Month, its origin, and the person whom most consider the “Father of Black History,” the story of Dr. Carter G. Woodson must be told.

A wonderful evening of reading was recently spent at Apple Valley Elementary Literacy Night.

Beauty and the Geek is the theme this year, and we hope that you join us on Feb. 25, from 6:00pm-9:30pm at the HS Commons.

Our Cottonwood Elementary staff members joined the fun participating in McTeacher Night.

Serving as the Community Service Chair, Caitlin Pham has worked tirelessly to organize and participate in events that will help our community thrive.

Our West Valley High School will host the 2023 JROTC Cascade Mountains League Two-State Meet with 16 competing schools.

Yakima Families of K-8 boys, you don’t want to be a scallywag and miss this treasured event! Join us on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the West Valley High School for mothers and sons to adventure together.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program to help eligible households pay for internet service and a connected device such as a laptop or tablet.

Choir teacher Megan Goranson along with band teacher, Benjamin Woodbury, have a joint band and choir winter concert for our sixth grade students and honors holiday traditions for all.

West Valley students have been able to take college classes online via Arizona State University for the past three years.

Both received the Middle School Coach of the Year Award is from the Washington State Cross Country Coaches Association.

It’s time for the Holidays, and we want to have a joyful sendoff for our District students, families, and staff members.

Learn more about the available options with the recordings of each meeting here.

West Valley took first in their division and sixth place overall.

Lauren Tarshis is the author of the New York Times bestselling I SURVIVED series which tells stories of young people and their resilience in the face of adversity.

Three times a year students have opportunities to use their PRIDE bucks to purchase experiences.

While doing something fun, like Eagles Earnings Day, students and staff members engage in community building within their school.

After a couple of unique school years, Wide Hollow STEAM Elementary is once again able to increase the focus on STEAM.

Exceptional teachers can be difficult to find sometimes, but they’re especially hard to find two days before school starts.

The federal government has provided school districts across the nation with Emergency Relief funds to assist schools with the impact of COVID-19.

RAM Landing will be hosting an Open House Friday, October 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, before the Homecoming Football game.

“Focusing on a strong daily start is our goal for every student. Their opportunity to talk, share, and listen to each other is so beneficial every morning.” Principal Heidi Sutton

Join us for Parent Information Night for your students' future planning.

Cottonwood Elementary students hone their skills for learning the rules in their school.

Mountainview Elementary, is incorporating Beebots and Ozobots STEM activities into their computer lab.

Research suggests that an education that promotes SEL has a positive impact on a wide range of outcomes.

At Wide Hollow STEAM, Kindergarten students participate in structured play on a daily basis.

West Valley Schools Foundation will be having their Annual Dinner and Auction on September 24th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at the Harman Center.

West Valley School District is proud to introduce new classes for students at the Innovation Center this year.

West Valley’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club is a student-led organization based on leadership through the lens of agriculture.

Explore different opportunities, find mentors, build connections, and gain hands-on experience in various fields.

Join us in celebrating Jack McAskill in his new position as Facilities Director.

Join us for the All District Welcome Celebration August 23 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm to welcome in the new school year.

Successfully completing required courses in the Ram to Wildcat program earns students the 54 credits needed to fulfill Central Washington University’s general education requirements equaling one year of college coursework.

Join us in welcoming Aadriana Hernandez our new Mental Health Counselor at WV High School.

WVHS was among the first in the state to collaborate with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee to offer student apprenticeships. Learn about Steven Sanchez's success in the program.

A Better Track is a program our West Valley High School offers to juniors and seniors, teaching them necessary pre-employment skills.

Only 2 School Districts and 1 Skills Center in Washington state are endorsed, and the West Valley School District is one of them.

Capital projects are initiated for a variety of purposes, but most typically, they provide sufficient facilities to serve the growth in student population or programs.

NACEP accreditation attests to educational quality assurance and improvement, and indicates a stable program following best practices.

Congratulations to Jill Hendricks, Student and Family Engagement Liaison for Winning Classified Employee of the Year.

Take a small peek at an extraordinary night celebrating WVHS graduates at the Yakima Sun Dome.

"The turn out was such a success, this is the beginning of many more to come in 2022-2023," says Principal Debbie Cameron.