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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Kiwanis’ ‘Backpacks for Kids’ shoulders the weight of want
  Just $6 can provide six meals for a child, says Steve Taylor, chairman of the Kiwanis’ Club “Backpacks for Kids” program. Somewhere around five years ago, the Rotary … more
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Jefferson County school districts share details of staff, student COVID infections
With the start of the new school year, two school districts in Jefferson County have created data dashboards on their websites to give parents and others regular updates of COVID-19 cases in local … more
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Registration opens for Stream Stewards Program
The Washington State University Extension is once more offering the Stream Stewards Program for fall 2021. The program provides Jefferson and Clallam county residents with the opportunity to turn … more
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Local education leaders support vaccine mandate
Leaders across Jefferson County schools said they support Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandate requiring K-12 employees to be vaccinated by mid-October. Inslee announced the requirement at a press … more
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Chimacum Junior / High School principal Kim Kooistra will celebrate 20 years in education this year. She brings a background in place-based learning to Chimacum.
New principal puts students at the center
Kim Kooistra makes being a principal sound downright enjoyable. “Lifting up student voices,” she said, is an absolute priority. Mentoring programs that pair older students with … more
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Former Olympics water polo athlete Jaime Komer will give a talk to inspire wellness and planning next week for school staff in Chimacum.
Chimacum School District hosts wellness event
A former Olympic medalist will give the keynote speech at a wellness event next week for all Chimacum School District staff, focused on supporting the dedicated adults who assist the … more
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Superintendent Scott Mauk stands in front of one of the school’s greenhouses. All meals served at Chimacum schools are cooked from scratch and include produce grown on site.
New Chimacum school superintendent emphasizes individual care, collective change
The new superintendent of the Chimacum School district has a taste for blueberries.  “You’ve got to try some, before the birds get them,” Scott Mauk said, leading the way to … more
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Rosenbury poses in front of the sunflowers at Salish Coast Elementary School’s teaching garden, an integral setting for her place-based learning program.
New Port Townsend superintendent prepares for ‘The Year of Re-engagement’
Linda Rosenbury, Port Townsend School District’s new superintendent, moved from the hustle and bustle of New York City to a vastly different setting in Port Townsend. She said she was … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee announces a statewide requirement for public school employees to get vaccinations against COVID-19 at a press conference Wednesday.
Gov. Inslee announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all public school employees
Gov. Jay Inslee ordered school employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 18. Inslee announced the requirement at a press conference Wednesday. Those who do not get vaccinations can be … more
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Port Townsend schools host Back to School events
The Port Townsend School District will host a meet-and-greet event for the public to meet Superintendent Linda Rosenbury and other new staff. Rosenbury started as district superintendent July 1 … more
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Peninsula College will require students, staff to be vaccinated on campuses starting in fall
Peninsula College will require all employees and students coming back to campuses for the fall quarter to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Waivers will be granted for specific exemptions, college … more
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PT student graduates at Gonzaga University
Milo Rolland of Port Townsend has earned a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University. Rolland was awarded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. The university’s … more
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