Don't let the title fool you. I am not picking on our school district. I am just having a little fun with subject matter that, let's face it, many consider a little dry. On tap tonight at the SVSD District … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley, Is A 9th Grade Campus The Only Solution Or Possibly Part Of A Broader Solution?
February 23, 2012 by
I've been thinking a lot lately about education in the valley. I've progressed to a point of regularly attending school board meetings; something I never thought I'd do amidst the chaos of raising 4 kids. … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie YMCA Adds New Valley Kindergarten Enrichment Option For 2012 School Year
February 20, 2012 by
In Snoqualmie, a city where 35% of residents are under the age of 18, any new early education program is welcomed, especially among working parents. Kindergarten enrichment is in big demand around Snoqualmie … [Read more...]
Cascade View Elementary School Physical Therapist Named February Teacher Of The Month
February 18, 2012 by
Snoqualmie Valley Macaroni Kid has picked its February Teacher of the Month: Cascade View Elementary School Physical Therapist, Claudine Fairchild. This is an amazing story and nomination letter. I hope it … [Read more...]
Proposed Changes to Snoqualmie Valley's Kindergarten Education Model Creates A Buzz
February 9, 2012 by
Oh, kindergarten, I remember it well with each of my four kids. As a parent it's a big life step - for both child and parent. It's the first step into the educational system that takes a child through high … [Read more...]
SVSD High School Class Attrition Rate: The Missing Piece In The Enrollment Projections?
February 7, 2012 by
If you look at SVSD enrollment projections contained in past yearly Capital Facility Plans (CFP), you will notice more often than not, 6-year high school enrollment projections have been high compared to … [Read more...]
SVSD School Board Meeting Recap: Budget Cuts, SMS Decision, New Kindergarten Model
January 28, 2012 by
It was a long SVSD School Board meeting Thursday night, stretching until 11PM. Many local residents attended as there were important topics on the table. Budget Cuts: District administration told the board … [Read more...]
Guest Blog: Tips to Get Your Middle School Student Thinking About College
January 27, 2012 by
Kiersten Murphy, M.Ed - Murphy College Consultants LLC, is an Independent Educational Consultant who guides high school students and their families through the college search and application process. She is a … [Read more...]
Thursday's School Board Meeting Features Budget, Snoqualmie Middle School Annexation And New Kindergarten Model Discussion
January 25, 2012 by
There's some interesting topics on the table for Thursday's SVSD school board meeting. It might be hard to see in the agenda, but the Snoqualmie Middle School Annexation topic is there. It's part of the … [Read more...]
Nominate Your Favorite SVSD Teacher/Staff For Educator Of The Year
January 25, 2012 by
Snoqualmie Valley residents have until Monday, February 6th, to nominate their favorite SVSD teacher and/or certified staff member for The Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation 2012 Educator of the Year Award. … [Read more...]
Snoqulamie Valley Schools Open On Time, January 23rd; Bus Route Changes For Some Areas
January 23, 2012 by
After being closed for a week due to stow and ice storms and then power outages, ALL SVSD schools are open and on time today, Monday, January 23rd. Because of road conditions, some areas do have bus routes … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board To Decide Fate Of Snoqualmie Middle School By Mid March
January 14, 2012 by
At Thursday night's school board meeting, two new Snoqualmie Valley School Board Members, Carolyn Simpson and Geoff Doy, took the Oath of Office. Five minutes later, it was business as usual. The fate of … [Read more...]
Cascade View Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Kinghorn, Honored as Teacher Of The Month
November 20, 2011 by
Snoqualmie Valley Macaroni Kid just announced its November Teacher of the Month, awarding Snoqualmie's Cascade View kindergarten teacher, Kalla Kinghorn, the honor. Mrs. Kinghorn was nominated by a former … [Read more...]
Updated Snoqualmie Valley School Board November 8th Election Results – Geoff Doy Now Appears Winner
November 15, 2011 by
A week after the November 8th election and King County is still updating Snoqualmie Valley School Board election results. As of today, Tuesday, 11/15/2011, 11,534 out of 12,377 ballots received had been … [Read more...]
Updated Snoqualmie Valley School Board and Si View MPD November 8th Election Results
November 10, 2011 by
Updated November 10th, 2011, at 4:45PM King County Elections counted and added more ballots to the November 8th election results. As of today, November 10th: Director District #2: Geoff Doy now leading … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board and Si View MPD November 8th Election Results – Daily Update
November 8, 2011 by
First election results from King County Elections on November 8, 2011: ** These results will be updated here each day as King County Elections counts more ballots. Generally that happens around 4:30 - 5PM, … [Read more...]
City of Snoqualmie And Snoqualmie Valley School District Hopeful Over Impact Fee Progress
October 19, 2011 by
It's been a valley headline for nearly a year now - impact fees and the City of Snoqualmie not collecting the full 2011 amount assessed by the Snoqualmie Valley School District. District officials and school … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board Incumbents Share Their Big Improvements
October 18, 2011 by
A couple of weeks ago, I asked Snoqualmie Valley School Board challengers to identify a big change they saw needed in our school district, or the driving force pushing them onto the campaign trail. This week … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Middle School Annexation – Stuck Between a Rock and A Hard Spot
October 11, 2011 by
It was fall 2010. For a few years, SVSD enrollment was on an up-tick. In 2007 and 2008, three separate bond attempts to add a second high school failed. Mt. Si High School was still growing. Enrollment … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board Challengers Share Their Big Change
October 6, 2011 by
What inspires a person to run for school board against a seated incumbent? Or for that matter, any elected position? It's expensive, labor-intensive, and let's face it, takes guts. What is the driving force … [Read more...]
