On Friday evening, August 28th, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest Covid-19 statewide situation report, which reflected some good news - an overall plateau and slight … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School District approves budget with $2 million deficit; losses could increase another $6-7 million due to Covid-19
August 28, 2020 by
It’s no secret that schools are struggling to figure out how to fulfill their budgets through the financial difficulties that remote instruction and decreasing student enrollment bring. These issues are hitting … [Read more...]
Our Kids Need You: School Board President Welcomes Staff to unusual start of new School Year
August 24, 2020 by
On Monday, August 24, 2020, via Zoom, Snoqualmie Valley School Board President Carolyn Simpson virtually welcomed SVSD staff to the start of a new, unprecedented school year amidst the continuing coronavirus … [Read more...]
SVSD School Board adopts resolution to start year fully remote; addresses parent concerns about distance learning plan
August 14, 2020 by
On August 13th, the Snoqualmie Valley School District approved its official decision regarding the reopening of schools for the upcoming 2020-21 school year at its Board of Directors Meeting. Following suit of … [Read more...]
Honoring the Past: dramatic two-story history mural installed in new Mount Si High School entryway
August 6, 2020 by
Last month - and after years of planning - Mount Si High School’s dramatic new front entrance mural was completed. Upon entrance to the high school, the mural - which contains historic photos of the … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Updates: Governor issues new restaurant restrictions, many King County school districts switch to all remote learning in fall
July 24, 2020 by
New restrictions on King County restaurants go into effect on July 30th after Governor Inslee announced more changes to the state's Safe Start reopening phase rules. The new restaurant restrictions are for … [Read more...]
Mount Si High School Football, Girls Soccer and Volleyball seasons postponed until spring
July 22, 2020 by
On Tuesday, July 21st, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Executive Board announced a major modification the 2020-21 high school sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board President: Reopening Schools? We Hear You
July 17, 2020 by
[By Carolyn Simpson, SVSD School Board President. Letters can be sent to info@livingsnoqualmie.com] Dear SVSD Families, It has become the most popular topic in the news and on social media: Reopening … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School District announces Fall Reopening Plan
July 8, 2020 by
In a July 8th letter to families, Snoqualmie Valley School District Superintendent Rob Manahan announced the district's Fall Reopening Plan. [Read earlier story First Look at Snoqualmie Valley School … [Read more...]
First Look at Snoqualmie Valley School District Preliminary Fall Reopening Plan
July 3, 2020 by
At a July 2nd Snoqualmie Valley School Board work session, preliminary information on the district's fall reopening plan was presented. An announcement to families is expected on July 8th. The district has … [Read more...]
SVSD survey: large majority want kids back in classrooms; state safety mandates make return to normal almost impossible
June 25, 2020 by
A recent Snoqualmie Valley School District 'ThoughtExchange" survey regarding reopening schools in the fall - in which 82% of respondents (2,349) were SVSD parents - showed a large majority (88%) are somewhat … [Read more...]
Governor issues statewide face covering order to fight COVID-19 spread in Washington
June 23, 2020 by
After a week where Washington State reported over 2,600 new COVID-19 cases, on June 23rd, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide face covering order. The order was initially only imposed on Yakima County - the … [Read more...]
Cheer on the Mount Si High School Class of 2020: Graduation Car Parade, Virtual Ceremony happen Friday, June 19th
June 18, 2020 by
In lieu of a traditional, large in-person graduation ceremony, the Mount Si High School Class of 2020 is practicing the art of flexibility - and making the best of a bad situation brought on by the coronavirus … [Read more...]
State wants kids back in classroom this fall; Snoqualmie Valley School District reopening plan expected by early July
June 13, 2020 by
On Thursday, June 11th, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released guidance that was intended to help Washington state school districts as they begin planning what returning to … [Read more...]
A Life of Impact: Dillon Garnes, the Friend Everyone called their Best Friend
June 10, 2020 by
On Sunday, June 7, 2020 Mount Si High School senior Dillon Garnes passed away peacefully in his sleep from complications of an undiagnosed, underlying heart condition. While holding back tears, his mother … [Read more...]
Hundreds fill downtown North Bend: peacefully protest racial inequality, stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement
June 7, 2020 by
Amidst some community concern that Saturday's Stand in Solidarity Snoqualmie Valley anti-racism protest could lead to violence and property damage by opportunists, the event went off as organizers planned: a … [Read more...]
Class of 2020: a look back at the history and events that Shaped the Journey
June 3, 2020 by
This is the 9th installment of our annual trip down memory lane for high school seniors and their parents who can't believe 18 years went so quickly It's also the the most emotional for me to write, as my … [Read more...]
Summer Camps look a bit different this year, but Snoqualmie Valley company – Robot U – is up to the challenge
June 1, 2020 by
This year has brought unique challenges to parents as they adapt to the new Covid-19 reality. And now summer is almost here - a time when many local kids enjoy summer camps, learn new skills, make new friends … [Read more...]
Reunited: Opstad Elementary Teachers, Students pull off special reverse Car Parade on North Bend campus
May 26, 2020 by
After 2 1/2 months of not seeing each other in person, Opstad Elementary teachers and students reunited for lots of socially distanced happy 'Hi's' and waves. Oh, and lots of signs and balloons, too. Opstad … [Read more...]
100 Women Who Care donate BIG to Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation; funds will support remote learning needs
May 22, 2020 by
At the May 18th meeting of 100 Women Who Care Greater Snoqualmie Valley chose the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation (SVSF) to receive this quarter's large donation. While the final donation number isn't … [Read more...]
