Student Registration: August 22-24! All new and returning Waitsburg students need to be registered to start the new school year. Registration will be held in each school building August 22-24 from 8:00AM - 3:30PM. If you completed the pre-registration packet last spring, you do not need to come in during those registration dates. If you are unsure if you completed the pre-registration packet, please call your student's school.
8 months ago, Molly Curtiss
Registration is August 22-24
Fall sports are starting for Waitsburg schools! Students interested in signing up need to register online via FinalForms (find the Athletic Registration link at the top of the Waitsburg website): https://bit.ly/447aIc5.. High school sports: * August 16 - Football practice starts * August 21 - Volleyball practice starts Middle school sports begin in September. (Dates coming soon.) For questions or more information, please contact Joe Wirtzberger, Principal/Athletic Director, at jwirtzberger@waitsburgsd.org.
8 months ago, Molly Curtiss
fall sports
August 4th Message from the Superintendent: Good morning citizens of Waitsburg, It is my pleasure to be the new Superintendent of Waitsburg School District. My job officially began the first of July, but in reality, I have been working part time since I was hired in April. I have been busy hiring new employees, completing paperwork and just getting to know the district. I am very excited to be part of the Waitsburg School District and the Waitsburg community. I grew up in a rural farming area of Montana and feel very at home here. This is my 35th year of being an educator. I was a math teacher of all levels in Kelso, Vancouver for 20 years, and was an elementary principal in Kelso and Eastmont for 5 years. I was also a Junior High School Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Special Education Director in the Eastmont School District. While this is my first year as a Superintendent, I come to Waitsburg with a plethora of experience at all levels of education. Having good relationships with students, parents, teachers and citizens is my main goal, and essential to being an effective leader. I have already begun building those relationships and will continue to do so on an informal basis. However, very soon I will do so on a more formal basis. I plan on meeting with staff and community members as individuals. My office staff will be back in the office on August 14th, and will be making appointments for me with anyone who wants to come in and talk with me. These will be fairly short to accommodate as many people as we can. Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! Please feel free to contact the district office beginning August 14th at 509-337-6301. Superintendent David Woods
8 months ago, Molly Curtiss
photo of Superintendent David Woods
It's time for Waitsburg's Kinder Summer Camp! Incoming Waitsburg preschool and kindergarten students are invited to attend our FREE Summer Camp taking place August 7th-10th from 9:00-11:00 AM each day. Students must be 3-5 years old AND registered for school as a student in Waitsburg School District. Please contact Jordan Greer at jashmore@waitsburgsd.org or 509-337-6461 with any questions.
8 months ago, Molly Curtiss
kinder summer camp
Report cards for Waitsburg middle and high school students are now available online in the Qmlativ platform. Parents/guardians can access your student's report card by logging in at https://www.q.wa-k12.net/waitsbSTS/Session/Signin. Please note that report cards will NOT be mailed home.
9 months ago, Molly Curtiss
screenshot of parent portal checking grades in Qmlativ
Can't make it to the WHS graduation ceremony in-person? We are livestreaming the ceremony on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/3z1e85QnV. (No account needed to view.) Tune in at 8:00 PM tomorrow, June 9th.
10 months ago, Molly Curtiss
Waitsburg cardinal logo. Class of 2023 graduation ceremony on June 9 at 8PM
Camp Wooten 2023 was a success and a great experience for Waitsburg students! Check out the photo album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=waitsburgsd&set=a.730474672421523
10 months ago, Molly Curtiss
middle school students gather around a campfire at Camp Wooten
Earlier today, Dayton School District, among others across SE Washington and Western Idaho, were victims of a swatting hoax that moved many of the districts to go into a lockdown situation. Waitsburg School District was not contacted by any of the law enforcement agencies that were involved and therefore we continue to operate on a regular schedule. WWCSO have been made aware of the area hoaxes and have been on campus throughout the day as a safety precaution.
11 months ago, Waitsburg School District
The months of April and May hold Smarter Balanced Assessments for many students. Below are the dates, tests, and grade levels for Waitsburg students in middle and high school. 6th Grade ELA and Math - May 15-19 (2nd & 3rd period) 7th Grade ELA - April 24-28 (1st & 2nd period) Math - May 1-5 (1st & 2nd period) 8th Grade ELA - April 24-28 (3rd and 4th period) Math - May 1-5 (3rd and 4th period) Science - May 8-12 (3rd and 4th period) 10th Grade ELA - May 15-19 (8:30-11:10 AM) 11th Grade Math & Science - May 22-25 (8:30-11:10 AM)
12 months ago, Molly Curtiss
Smarter balanced testing schedule. Read post for details
Spring testing is fast approaching. Elementary students will be tested in 3rd-5th grade as follows: 3rd & 4th Grade: -Week of April 24-28: English Language Arts (ELA) -Week of May 9-12: Math 5th Grade: -Week of May 1-5: English Language Arts (ELA) -Week of May 15-19: Math -Week of May 30 - June 2: Science
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
smarter balanced testing schedule for elementary
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Waitsburg School Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM in person in the Waitsburg Elementary Library. View a copy of the agenda at https://5il.co/1rd40.
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
Preston Hall ASB Leaders are hosting a Spirit Week March 27-30 with these dress up days: 3/27/23 Pajama day 3/28/23 Hill Billy day 3/29/23 Throwback 3/30/23 Cardinal Pride
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
spirit week dress up days as described in the post
The Waitsburg School Board of Directors have named Mr. David Woods as the next Superintendent / Elementary Principal of Waitsburg School District. Read the full story at https://www.waitsburgsd.org/article/1042262
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
portrait of David Woods with his quote from the article
Meet the candidates for Waitsburg School District's next Superintendent/Elementary Principal! All Waitsburg community members are invited to an open community forum to meet the candidates on Monday, March 13 from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Waitsburg High School Gymnasium. Read more at www.waitsburgsd.org/article/1028095
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
portraits of 4 finalists
The Waitsburg School Board is holding an executive session during a special board meeting this Thursday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM to review and select the top finalists for the Waitsburg Superintendent/Elementary School Principal position. Using the input provided by community members in the “Waitsburg Superintendent Profile Survey” disseminated in early January, the school board will review and narrow down the list of applicants to the top 3-4 candidates who will move on to final interviews with the community and staff. Read more at www.waitsburgsd.org/article/1019240
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
Waitsburg Schools are running on time today, Friday, February 24th.
about 1 year ago, Waitsburg School District
Preston Hall and WHS Parents: Please help ensure your child is arriving to classes on time. Our staff want to ensure that all students fully benefit from their education by attending school regularly and on time. Read the latest update from our schools at www.waitsburgsd.org/article/980702
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
Attendanceworks.org flyer
**UPDATE** The deadline to register for the Preston Hall Middle School Ski Bluewood trip has been extended to Friday, January 6th! Any Preston Hall student interested in attending the school's ski trip to Bluewood on Thursday, January 19th must register and sign the waiver online BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th! Please find instructions at www.waitsburgsd.org/article/935311.
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
preston hall ski
The Waitsburg School Board is asking community members to provide input regarding the district’s next superintendent. Read more here and take the survey by January 10: www.waitsburgsd.org/article/950369. Thank you.
about 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
Waitsburg High School ASB is paying for a ski day for the entire high school on Friday, January 20th! Any student who wishes to attend MUST be registered online by January 5th! Please read complete details at https://www.waitsburgsd.org/article/947907
over 1 year ago, Molly Curtiss
Ski Day January 20