The lower attached field will be getting some work done as well, but will remain open for use. Thank you for staying off of the upper field while we ensure the playing surface is conditioned and maintained.
Apply Now! Assistant Football Coach-HMS. Application is available at wsvsd.org
🎨 The 5th Annual WSVSD Arts Walk was an amazing event! Students from CHS, HMS, WPSIS & WES proudly shared their creativity and talent through incredible artwork displays. Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for supporting the arts and celebrating student creativity!
Staff and students,
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward students at Henkle Middle School and Columbia High School.
At 11:28am today we lifted the lock-down at WPSIS, HMS and CHS. In consultation with law enforcement we have determined that it is safe to come out of the lock-down. Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement will maintain a visible presence on campus throughout the remainder of the school day.
Students are safe at school. We will resume following our regular bell schedule.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #2
Staff & Families
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward students at Henkle Middle School and Columbia High School.
All schools remain in “lock-down.” Law enforcement is continuing their investigation. Students are safe in their schools.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 11:30am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Staff and Families,
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward students at Henkle Middle School and Columbia High School.
All schools remain in “lock-down.” Law enforcement is continuing their investigation. Students are safe in their schools.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 10:45am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Staff and Families
This morning at approximately 9:13am, Klicitat County Dispatch received a report of a threat of harm directed toward students at Henkle Middle School and Columbia High School.
Out of an abundance of caution our school administration quickly implemented our safety procedures and initiated a “Lock Down” at WPSIS, Henkle, Columbia.
Law enforcement arrived within minutes and are working with school administration and law enforcement to determine the credibility of the threat.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 10:10 am.
Thank you for your understanding.
👋 We're also holding a Kindergarten Open House on:
May 13, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Whitson Elementary School
Come explore the school, meet the wonderful teachers and Principal Todd McCauley, and get ready for an exciting school year. Know someone with a soon-to-be kindergartner? Please let them know!
Apply Now! Girls’ Soccer - Head Coach & Bilingual Paraprofessional. Application is available at wsvsd.org
