News & Updates

Students earn and spend their PAWS Buck at Cottonwood Elementary.

Football camp will be held at West Valley High School, June 23-24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, for kids entering Grades K-8.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports at the Mid-Level Campus

WVSD208 "Multicultural Celebration" will be held on Thurs, April 24, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at the HS Gym and HS Commons.

"Let's Go!" Bicycle Safety Program at Mountainview Elementary

Building Futures: WVHS Construction Program Partners with Habitat for Humanity

Soccer camp will be held at West Valley High School, May 27-29, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, for kids currently in Grades K-5.

New artwork at Apple Valley Elementary provided by the Washington State Arts Commission

Opportunities to review proposed instructional materials in April

Girls basketball camp will be held at West Valley High School, June 17-19, 1 pm - 4 pm, for students entering Grades 1-8.

Boys basketball camp will be held at West Valley High School, June 17-19, 9 am - 12 noon, for students entering Grades 1-8.

Summer volleyball camp will be held at West Valley High School on June 24-26 for students entering Grades 1-8.

At WVMS, the WVSD Strategic Plan goal of fostering a Culture of Safety and Belonging is not just a statement—it’s embedded in everything we do.

At Apple Valley Elementary, Principal Heidi Sutton and her team work hard to start every day off right.

If there’s one person who knows the ins and outs of school safety, it’s Klayton Wyckoff.

Information regarding funding, staffing, and budgeting for highly capable services.

Students demonstrated their knowledge and skills at the district's annual STEAM Showcase.

WVHS student, Jazlin Betancourt, is a member of the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council. Application deadline for the 2025-2027 cohort is April 30, 2025.

Families with young children are invited to join the fun at "Play and Learn" sessions in West Valley!

Student artwork by Milan Ly and Sofia Macias was honored at the ESD105 regional art show.

Teachers incorporate game play into learning stations at Wide Hollow STEAM Elementary.

See Something - Say Something

At West Valley High School, Principal Ben McMurry and Superintendent Dr. Peter Finch are making a big push to amplify student voices and create stronger bonds between students and teachers.

Meet Samuel Mathews, a 7th-grade student at West Valley’s Mid-Level Campus.

Update on the elementary Program for Advanced Learners (PAL) for the 2025/26 school year

On March 18th from 6-7 PM at the WV Innovation Center, WVSD is hosting Resources for Mental Health Challenges in the Family, an event open to both English and Spanish-speaking families.

Aaron Lopez-Martinez excelled at the UDOC summer program at the University of Washington.

Student leaders are making a difference at Summitview Elementary.

The annual Daughter Date Dance for students in Grades K-8 will be held at West Valley High School on Sat, March 8, 6 pm - 9 pm with photos beginning at 5 pm.

Students leaders from WVHS and the West Valley Innovation Center visited Olympia to meet with legislators.

Tickets are on-sale now!

The West Valley School District honors the history of service of Ester Huey.

The secondary school restroom remodel project has been placed on hold indefinitely to provide more time for the School Board to get additional information about the project and to discuss the project.

Since 2016, the CTE Regional GAC has been a driving force behind transforming education and workforce development across Central Washington.

Make a difference for West Valley students today.

Juana Muñoz believes everyone should have the opportunity to learn about technology.

West Valley School District (WVSD) is proud to welcome Travis Apling as a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher at the Mid-Level Campus.

At WVSD, we’re committed to helping families understand addiction and fostering connections inside and outside the family to improve mental health, prevent addiction, and avoid substance use or misuse.

Teacher-leaders make a different at the West Valley Mid-Level Campus

A new scholarship from CWU is available for all students who complete a College-in-the-High-School class with a 3.0 GPA.

Calling all Cowboys - Sons Night Out for Grades K-8 at West Valley Middle School on Sat, Feb. 8, 2025.

Students are Cottonwood Elementary are motivated to read!

Electrocardiogram screening available on Jan. 28 (HS) and Jan. 29 (JH)

WVHS JROTC will lead the Peace Walk.

Every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued.

Did you know that the West Valley School District partners with local organizations like NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, to help students and families discuss and manage their mental health?

What comes to mind when you think about health?

In the West Valley School District, mental health is a big part of a student’s success.

Learn about instructional materials that will be reviewed this school year.

Fun activities for elementary students on Mon, Dec. 23, 2024 at West Valley High School

Join us on Fri, Dec. 20, 2024, at the WVHS Commons!

Maya Amos, a senior at WVHS, has found her calling in the world of theater.

West Valley School District is thrilled to have Ben Webster on our team.

A fourth-grade classroom at Ahtanum Valley sparks an interest in reading.

Summitview field trip to Camp Dudley

"Pathway to the Top" provides post-secondary information

Badge Books and Bin Work assist Kindergarten students to excel in learning at Wide Hollow STEAM

West Valley leads Farm-to-School meals.

Honor Indigenous Identity and Culture

West Valley School District’s Ram Landing provides vital resources for families in need.

This summer, Johnny Moore—a fifth-grade student at Apple Valley Elementary—turned his vacation into an opportunity to make a big difference as a volunteer at Camp Prime Time!

West Valley High School is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Murphy as a new science teacher.

Come to WVSD’s Día de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, November 1 from 5-7 PM at the WVHS Commons.

Field trip to rocket testing facility ignites interest in aerospace

Meet Mandy Panattoni, Third Grade Teacher at Apple Valley Elementary

6th Grade Students Attend Outdoor Camp at Camp Dudley for an Educational Adventure

We want to hear from you at our Community Café events this October!

West Valley FFA students displayed their talents at the Central Washington State Fair.

Olympic Athlete, Clayton Young, got his start with Cottonwood's Mileage Club!

West Valley School District is excited to welcome Stephanie Melton as Assistant Director of Special Education.

WVSD is proud to celebrate our students' diverse abilities and contributions

WVSD is proud to once again participate in the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® program.

Brooke Scott, First Grade Teacher, at Apple Valley Elementary wants her students to feel welcomed and valued.

West Valley School District is excited to be a day sponsor at the Central Washington State Fair on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

West Valley senior, Jesus Lagos, had a busy summer. Since June, he worked full time, getting up at 6 am and working 11-hour shifts at Pexco Aerospace as part of West Valley’s Registered Apprenticeship program.

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15th to October 15th, is a time to recognize and honor the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

West Valley School District is committed to fostering student well-being with Mental Health Nights

West Valley is thrilled to introduce Jon Woods as our new high school band director.

Sign-up to receive a free book each month for your young child, Birth to Age 5.

West Valley receives Healthy Meals Award

Family Engagement Week

The district will host a community celebration on Wednesday, August 21, from 4:30-6:30 pm, indoors at West Valley High School.

Learn more about Career and Technical Education programs in West Valley.

The district's balanced budget for the 2024/25 school year was approved by the Board of Directors on July 23, 2024.

The West Valley School District will launch a new Strategic Plan in the 2024/25 school year.

In the upcoming school year, the district will provide meals at no cost to all students, except at West Valley High School, where meal costs will depend on eligibility status.

The new track and field are scheduled to be completed in time for fall sports!

West Valley Graduates Receive Scholarships

Summer activities are available at Wide Hollow for all elementary students thru August 13, 2024.

Breakfast and Lunch are available for children aged 18 and under thru August 8, 2024.

West Valley "Dollars for Scholars" awarded 64 scholarships to students from the Class of 2024.

Meet Sophia Carlascio, a graduating senior from the West Valley Innovation Center, whose educational journey has been marked by hard work, dedication, and a passion for learning.

Meet Jordyn Durels, a graduating senior from West Valley High School (WVHS), whose journey is filled with family love, school dedication, and exciting activities.

West Valley had a very successful spring sports season with the following highlights.

Recently, 18 teachers and three principals from the District had the privilege of visiting Gilbert Orchards and Tree Top, two large employers in the Yakima Valley.

There is much to celebrate as we come to the close of the 2023/24 school year.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of four remarkable individuals from West Valley High School: Katie Murdock, Josh Raj, Charlie Naught, and Ivy Tweedy.

Strategic Plan for the West Valley School District

Kaylee Guy receives WASA Student Leadership Award

The link to the video recording of the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 is included in this article.