At its April 23rd meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council voted unanimously to pass the Snoqualmie Valley School District's 2011 Capital Facility Plan (CFP) and a resolution that officially imposes a tripled … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution That Imposes Tripled Impact Fee On New Homes As Builders Ask Them To Reconsider
May 2, 2012 by
Reminder! Informational Meeting Tonight About Possible SVSD Home School Support Program – Parent Partner Program
April 24, 2012 by
There is an informational meeting about a new program the Snoqualmie Valley School District is exploring called Parent Partner Program, which is a home school support program. The program is specifically for … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley, The Freshman Learning Center Is Happening, But Can The Budget Afford It?
April 18, 2012 by
Last week the SVSD administration put a real number on tough budget reductions. That number includes 14.2 teachers leaving the Snoqualmie Valley School District if the school board approves the … [Read more...]
Mount Si Principal John Belcher Hosting Informal Freshman Learning Center Q & A Session Tomorrow, April 17th
April 16, 2012 by
This Tuesday, April 17th, Mount Si High School Principal, John Belcher, will host an informal Q & A session regarding MSHS's future Freshman Learning Center. This is a chance for parents to gather … [Read more...]
SVSD Reveals Cuts Needed To Balance 2012-13 Budget
April 14, 2012 by
At a SVSD School Board Work Session April 12th, administrators introduced their plan to balance next year's budget. The current unbalanced budget is eating into the district's reserve fund, taking it from $3.4 … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Middle School Hosting Freshman Learning Center Presentation, Friday April 13th
April 10, 2012 by
Mount Si High School Principal, John Belcher, and current Snoqualmie Middle School Principal (and future 9th Grade Campus Principal) Vernie Newell will present information about the future SVSD Freshman … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Inspiration: North Bend Elementary's Mr. Tepper
April 1, 2012 by
An elementary school boundary change brought my then 3rd grade daughter to North Bend Elementary School in 2010. It's never easy being the new kid, especially when you have medical issues that put you at the … [Read more...]
MSHS Principal Belcher's Freshman Learning Center Presentation Online – Your Chance To See It
March 30, 2012 by
Last week, Mount Si High School Principal, John Belcher, gave two presentations on SVSD's future Freshman Learning Center; scheduled to open fall 2013. The Twin Falls PTSA recorded the 30 minute presentation … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School District Introduces E-Meeting Tonight, March 29th, To Discuss Budget Cuts
March 29, 2012 by
At 7PM tonight, March 29th, The Snoqualmie Valley School District will host a special meeting to discuss its upcoming budget. Because of state budget cuts and not imposing a state-mandated 1.9% teacher pay cut … [Read more...]
March 22nd School Board Meeting Recap – Snoqualmie Residents Voice Public Outcry At SMS Annexation Decision
March 24, 2012 by
Thursday's SVSD School Board Meeting was crowded with concerned parents, many from Snoqualmie voicing their public outcry at the 2013 closure of Snoqualmie Middle School. Some went before the board during … [Read more...]
North Bend, Snoqualmie and SVSD At Last Agree On Impact Fee Liability Language – SVSD School Board To Vote To Approve Language at March 22nd Meeting
March 21, 2012 by
There are two resolutions on tomorrow's Snoqualmie Valley School District School Board Meeting agenda. They are Resolutions 772 and 773 and listed as action items, meaning the school board should be voting to … [Read more...]
Mount Si Principal John Belcher Gives Two Freshman Learning Center Presentations This Week-March 19th & 21st
March 19, 2012 by
Fresh off the heals of the SVSD School Board's decision to move forward with the annexation of Snoqulamie Middle School to Mount Si as its 9th grade campus in 2013, MSHS Principal John Belcher will give two … [Read more...]
Twin Falls Middle School To Take Over North Bend McDonalds Thursday, March 15th
March 13, 2012 by
No your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. If you stop by North Bend McDonalds Thursday, March 15th, between 4:30PM to 7:30PM you will see the wonderful teachers and staff of Twin Falls Middle School serving … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Open On Time With Limited Transportation To Some Areas
March 13, 2012 by
It seems winter won't exit without a fight. Snoqualmie Valley Schools are open on time today, Tuesday, March 13th, however there is Limited Transportation due to inclement weather or road conditions in some … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation's March 22nd Fundraiser Aims To Be Most Successful To Date
March 10, 2012 by
On Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge more than 250 community and business leaders will convene for Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation’s Small Hands to Big Plans Luncheon. It is the … [Read more...]
Last Public Comment Session On Snoqulamie Middle School Annexation/9th Grade Campus Tonight, March 8th
March 8, 2012 by
If you have something on your mind regarding the potential annexation of Snoqualmie Middle School to MSHS as a Freshman Campus and would like to share it in person with the SVSD School Board, then tonight is … [Read more...]
9th Grade Matters – Experts' Suggestions For College-Bound Students
March 7, 2012 by
As Snoqualmie Valley considers altering the grade configurations in our school district, some readers suggested it would be interesting to look at a few things before separating the 9th graders from Mount Si … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Open 2 Hours Late, Limited Transportation, March 6th
March 6, 2012 by
It snowed a little more than weather forecasters predicted overnight. As a result Snoqualmie Valley School are open, but running 2 hours late with limited transportation for Tuesday, March 6th. According to … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Kindergarten Registration – Tomorrow, March 6th
March 5, 2012 by
It's hard to believe it's been 5 years since I registered my youngest child for kindergarten. I remember it like it was yesterday. So all you incoming kindergarten moms and dads, I feel the multitude of … [Read more...]
Special SVSD School Board Meeting Tonight – Let's Play "Decipher The Agenda!"
February 28, 2012 by
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...]
