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News & Updates
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.
This news segment from our local news outlet will surely get you excited to see the show!
Get your tickets now, and join us at the West Valley Junior High Auditorium for another great production opening March 2.
Honoring the origins of black history month
Feb 9, 2023
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.
It's the 12th Annual Father-Daughter Dance!
Feb 7, 2023
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.
Thank you DECA and Caitlin Pham for raising quite a lot this holiday for our West Valley families
Jan 24, 2023
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.
Mother/Son Pirate Parrrty!
Jan 5, 2023
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)
Dec 20, 2022
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.
Jump start your college degree with ASU Online
Dec 9, 2022
West Valley students have been able to take college classes online via Arizona State University for the past three years.
Join Us For A Winter Wonderland!
Dec 6, 2022
It’s time for the Holidays, and we want to have a joyful sendoff for our District students, families, and staff members.
Parent Information Night Recordings
Dec 4, 2022
Learn more about the available options with the recordings of each meeting here.
West Valley took first in their division and sixth place overall.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds can be used to benefit all students and schools
Oct 10, 2022
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 Hosting Open House
Oct 5, 2022
RAM Landing will be hosting an Open House Friday, October 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, before the Homecoming Football game.
Parent Information Night
Sep 29, 2022
Join us for Parent Information Night for your students' future planning.
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.
All District Welcome Celebration!
Aug 18, 2022
Join us for the All District Welcome Celebration August 23 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm to welcome in the new school year.
RAM to Wildcat
Aug 12, 2022
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.
Teaching pre-employment skills to our High School students through the program 'A Better Track'
Jul 10, 2022
A Better Track is a program our West Valley High School offers to juniors and seniors, teaching them necessary pre-employment skills.
Summer Capital and Maintenance Projects
Jul 8, 2022
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.
Dr. Finch and Assistant Superintendent Stacey Drake Speak With KIT 1280 About The Importance of Early Learning
May 12, 2022
Listen and watch Superintendent Dr. Peter Finch and Assistant Superintendent Stacey Drake speak with KIT 1280 about the importance of Early Learning, and the most recent AASA Early Learning Cohort site visit.
The West Valley School District has been recognized as a “Lighthouse” system that will serve as models of positive change in public education.
Rohnitpal Thind wins the Regional Championship, and is currently heading to State for Digital Cinema Productions, as well for becoming a State Officer
Over 100 works of art were entered in this year's Regional High School Art Show sponsored by ESD105. West Valley High School student Haley Lambert is the 2022 Regional Award winner, and is now heading to state.
The WVHS JROTC Championship
Mar 15, 2022
The Cascade Mountain League Championship Drill Meet held their competition this last weekend, and the WVHS JROTC Championship results are in.
West Valley High School Registration Starts March 14
Mar 14, 2022
This week students will be registering for for classes for the 2022-2023 school year.
Kindergarten Information Night
Mar 9, 2022
We invite all families to join us at our 2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Informational Night provided by our Elementary Schools.
Oakley Afulao crowned Mr. West Valley 2022
Mar 2, 2022
For well over 20 years, the Mr. West Valley Pageant has been dedicated to raising money for YouthWorks.
Mr. Johnson Models Lifelong Learning
Mar 1, 2022
From Math to ELA, Mr. Johnson enjoys learning, teaching, and preparing his students for success.
Masks will be optional beginning March 12
Feb 28, 2022
In accordance with the announcement today from Governor Inslee, masks will be optional at school beginning on Saturday, March 12.
Awarded Teacher of The Year Megan Goranson
Feb 25, 2022
Washington Music Educators Association Executive Board named Megan Goranson of West Valley School District the winner of the 2022 WMEA Regional Outstanding Music Educator at the 2022 WMEA State Conference in Yakima.
IT IS OFFICAL 52.23% THE LEVY PASSES
Feb 18, 2022
Thanks to a committed and devoted community focused on the student experience throughout their lives, the West Valley School District Levy has passed!
STEM FAIR at the Innovation Center February 9th
Feb 8, 2022
STEM FAIR at the West Valley Innovation Center February 9th. Listen to the KIT Newstalk 1280 interview with the West Valley Innovation Center's Russ Tuman and Jed Watters. Exciting opportunities.
Listen to the new Podcast from the Yakima Herald Republic Yakima Arts Talk: Creating belonging through music
Feb 3, 2022
Enjoy this wonderful Podcast that features our West Valley Students in Yakima Herald Republic's Yakima Arts Talk: Creating belonging through music.
Dr. Finch and School board President Mark Strong were on News Talk KIT 1280 to discuss what is happening in the West Valley School District and why Levy is so important to our students, schools, and community.
Dance Around the World Father-Daughter Dance
Jan 26, 2022
The 11th Annual Father-Daughter Dance Saturday February 12, 6:00p.m.-9:30 p.m. West Valley High School Commons Dance Around the World
Dr. Finch on News Talk 1280 KIT AM Radio
Jan 25, 2022
Tune in and listen to Dr. Finch on KIT 1280 tomorrow morning at 8:45am
We Appreciate Our School Board Members
Jan 25, 2022
Thank you to the West Valley School Board School with Board Appreciation Month
Congressman Dan Newhouse announced 8 students across our region for consideration to attend one of our U.S. military academies, which include the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Air Force Academy.
Teachers and the West Valley Experience
Jan 21, 2022
"The joys my school life has given are surely countless and will remain the best days of my life."
2020-21 Freshman Sara Khan has been awarded the STEM Rising Star Award