Columbia High School is looking for alumni who have served in the U.S. military.
In preparation for Veterans Day 2024, the Leadership class is seeking information about CHS graduates who have served in the military, and we could use some help contacting them.
We will be featuring a small number of veterans as speakers and guests at the November 8 assembly in the CHS gymnasium, but even if your CHS grad/veteran no longer lives in the area, we would like to add him or her to our Veterans Day events. We are also looking for digital copies of photos from years of service to go along with senior/yearbook photos we’ll be displaying in a video tribute.
Please contact Peter Knowles by email at peter.knowles@whitesalmonschools.org, or by phone at (509)493-1970 ext. 225 with information about the veteran’s years of service and branch of service, as well as year of graduation from CHS.
We are excited to announce that registration for high school and middle school athletics is open! Registration will be open through the first week of participation.
Please note that every athlete will need a valid physical examination.
Registration Details:
How to Register: Visit our sports registration portal at https://whitesalmon-wa.finalforms.com/ and fill out the online form.
Required Documents: Physical examination form
Fee Information: High School Sports = $75 Middle School Sports = $50
Important Information:
Start Dates for Columbia High School
Football - Player Parent Meeting on 8/15 @ 7 pm main Gym - First Practice 8/21
Cross Country - First Practice 8/26
Volleyball - First Practice 8/26
Girls Soccer - First Practice 8/26 - Player Parent Meeting to follow @ 6:30 pm
Cheer - First Practice 8/26
Start Dates for Henkle Middle School
Football - First Practice 8/19
Cross Country - First Practice 8/26
Volleyball - First Practice 8/28
Contact Information: If you have any questions, please reach out to your Head Coach and the Athletic Director.
Wednesday, August 7th & Thursday, August 8th - CHS Strength & Conditioning AM and PM sessions are cancelled due to CHS being used for a Red Cross Evacuation Shelter. The summer program will resume Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
One Community Health & Skyline Health are hosting a free sports physical day on August 1st from 5:00-7:00 PM at OCH’s White Salmon Clinic (formerly NorthShore, by the bridge). Appointments are walk-in and first come, first served.
Due to extreme heat, we are canceling the A-List Adventures Summer Program tomorrow, July 9, for the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay cool and hydrated.
CLASS OF 2024 VISITS WHITSON ELEMENTARY!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! While you are out and about around town take a look at the Columbia High School graduates posted in the local business windows. A special shout out and thanks to the local businesses proudly displaying our graduates! Thank you to Everybody's, Harvest Market, Kula Chiropractic, Henni's, Feast, White Salmon Bakery, Carmen's Kitchen, Arrowleaf, Doctor Roscoe's Holistic Bicycle Repair, Mugs Coffee, Native Cafe, Beneventi's Pizza, Dickey Farms and Kasco Collective.
Tennis and Track are heading to Yakima today for state! LET'S GO BRUINS!
CHS Bruin Soccer Team - Playoff game at Sammamish High School, Bellevue WA. Game time is 5pm. LETS GO BRUINS!
State-Bound Sendoff for CHS Bruin Soccer Team! LET'S GO BRUINS!!
REMINDER: Health & Wellness Family Fair - For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/article/1587501
REMINDER: 3rd Annual Spring Arts Walk! For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/article/1557564
May 1 is Principal Appreciation Day! Craig, Todd, Brian and, Kelly - we appreciate all that you do for students, staff, and our WSVSD Community!
Update: White Salmon Valley School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 15 due to unsafe driving conditions. All afternoon activities, events and practices are canceled for today.
Stay safe and warm.
My best,
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Job openings for White Salmon Valley School District: Assistant Coach - Baseball, Assistant Coach - Track & CLC Homework Help. For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/o/wsvsd/page/about
On Thursday, February 1st Josie Dickey and Raina McAllister competed in the District 8 FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking event. They were expected to get assigned a topic, research the topic and prepare a speech in just 20 minutes. They then presented their speech to judges followed up with questions from the judges. They both did great in the first round! Raina McAllister earned a 3rd place standing at the district level and will next be competing at Washington State FFA Convention in May! Great job ladies!
FINALE UPDATE:
Staff and Families
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School.
At 11:00am today we lifted the soft lock-down at WPSIS, HMS and CHS. Law enforcement has made contact with the student and their family and determined that it is safe to resume normal school operations and activities.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #2 Staff and Families I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School. WPSIS, HMS and CHS remain in “soft lock-down.” During the “soft lock-down” instruction continues in the classroom and students can move about the building. No person may enter or leave. 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 11:00am. Thank you for your understanding. Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #1: Staff and Families,
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School.
All schools remain in “soft 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 10:15am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Staff and Families,
This morning at approximately 8:00am, law enforcement received a report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution our school district quickly implemented our safety procedures and secured students and staff safely inside buildings while suspending access to facilities. This “soft lock-down” is in place at Columbia High School, Henkle Middle School and Wallace and Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School.
Law enforcement arrived within minutes and are working with school administration to determine the credibility of the threat.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 9:30am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent