10.23.2026 FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Dear Families,

As we continue to build strong partnerships to support your child’s learning and success, I would like to share some information about how we intentionally structure our school day to support instruction and student growth.

Our master schedule includes dedicated time for students to practice skills they are currently learning and to strengthen skills they need to successfully access grade-level content. This time is called WIN (What I Need) time.

Each day, students have 30 minutes of WIN time for mathematics and 30 minutes for English language arts (ELA). During these blocks, students receive instruction tailored to their individual needs. This may include targeted interventions, additional practice with grade-level content, or enrichment opportunities for students who are ready for an additional challenge.

During your child’s conference, you can expect to learn more about how your child spends WIN time, the skills they are developing, and the ways our teachers are working diligently to provide meaningful, targeted instruction that supports each student’s growth.

We are committed to creating systems and learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of every child and help all students grow and succeed. Through this intentional block of time, we are preparing students for their individual journey ahead. 

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to working together to ensure every child receives the instruction and opportunities they need to thrive.

Warmly,

Mrs. Clark

Principal, Orin C. Smith

Classes recently chose one student representative and one classroom alternate for our student council leadership group led by Mrs. Ishler. They meet once a month. The purpose of the Orin C. Smith Elementary School Student Council is to provide a foundation for future citizenship of our students through promoting the general welfare of the school by developing and fostering school spirit, involving students in the formation of wholesome activities, and by being a part of the community through appropriate service projects. Their first project was to come up with spirit dress up days, one day for each month. Be on the lookout. They chose some good ones! 

Oct 30th, Boys & Girls Club CLOSED

Oct 30th, Book Character Dress Up Day

Nov 6th, Character Assembly @ 9:05 AM

Nov 9th, PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM @ Lintott

Nov 10th, Veterans Day Assembly @ 9:30 AM

Nov 13th, 4th Grade HICAP @ 1:45 PM

Nov 17th, School Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Nov 20th, Boys & Girls Club CLOSED 

Nov 20th, ASB "Sports Day" Dress Up

Nov 25th, Early Release @ 12:05 PM

Dec 4th, Character Assembly @ 9:05 AM

Dec 4th, 5th HICAP Group A @ 1:45 PM 

Dec 11th, ASB "Color Wars" Dress Up

Dec 11th, 5th HICAP Group B @ 1:45 PM

Dec 14th, PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM @ Lintott

Dec 15th, School Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Dec 18th, Early Release @ 12:05 PM

To ensure fairness and consistency, the following review procedures are to be used in the district’s relationship with its staff with regard to employment problems covered by state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and/or this affirmative action program. No staff member’s status with the district shall be adversely affected in any way because the staff member utilized these procedures. As used in this procedure,

“Grievance” shall mean a complaint which has been filed by a complainant (a student, an employee, a parent or guardian) relating to alleged violations of any anti-discrimination law including Title IX regulations and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-190, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 42 USC 12101 – 12213 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A complaint shall mean a charge alleging specific acts, conditions or circumstances, which are in violation of the anti-discrimination laws. A respondent shall mean the person alleged to be responsible or who may be responsible for the violation alleged in the complaint.

The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure an equitable solution to a justifiable complaint to this and, the steps seen on the right shall be taken. 

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights website at THIS LINK

 

Athletic Director/W.F. West High School Assistant Principal

Tom Elder

310 SW 16th Street

Chehalis, WA 98532

360-807-7235

Executive Director of Student Support

Katie Howell

2025 SW Salsbury Ave

Chehalis, WA 98532

(360) 807-7245 option 3

(360) 748-8767 Fax

Executive Director of Human Resources

Leslie Wohld

310 SW 16th Street

Chehalis, WA 98532

360-807-7235

W.F. West High School Assistant Principal/CTE Director

Don Bunker

310 SW 16th Street

Chehalis, WA 98532

360-807-7235