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About Orin Smith

Welcome to Orin Smith Elementary!

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Welcome to Orin Smith Elementary – Where Growing Greatness Awaits!

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our new and returning students and families. As we embark on a new academic year, we’re excited to invite you to join us on a journey of growth, exploration and achieving new heights of greatness.

At Orin Smith Elementary, we believe in the incredible potential that resides within each individual. We’re committed to nurturing and guiding our students as they grow into remarkable individuals, each with their unique strengths and talents.

Each year we build on the previous year’s experiences, embracing the spirit of growth in every aspect of our school community. Our dedicated staff are here to support and nurture each student’s academic, personal and emotional growth. Their guidance helps students’ develop the skills and mindset needed to achieve greatness.

Parents and guardians, your partnership is invaluable. We encourage open communication and collaboration to ensure your child’s growth and success. Make sure that your contact information is correct in Skyward Family Access so that you will receive ParentSquare updates from your student’s teachers, our builiding and the district.

Contact Us

ORIN SMITH ELEMENTARY

1240 Bishop Road

Chehalis, WA 98532

Phone: (360) 807-7225

Email: ose@chehalisschools.org

ADMINISTRATION

Principal: Kala Wofford   EMAIL

Assistant Principal: Francie Ishler   EMAIL

OFFICE STAFF

Katrina Cole: Admin./Lead Secretary

Melissa Dugan: Secretary/Attendance

Admin. Secretary/Registrar: Kimberly King


 

Join Us On ParentSquare

ParentSquare is our district’s primary form of communication. If you have an active student in Chehalis Schools, you are automatically in the ParentSquare system where you can: view information from the district as well as your student’s school and teacher; choose how you receive messages (app, email or text) and in what language.

 

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Get to Know Orin Smith

 

Orin Smith Elementary school logo featuring a cougar and mountains.

 

 

 

Grades Served: 3-5

Enrollment: 650

Hours of Operation: 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

School Mascot: Cougar

School Colors: Crimson and Gray

Read Our Student Handbook at THIS LINK

Read Our OSPI Report Card at THIS LINK

Read Our Current School Improvement Plan at THIS LINK