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HEADS UP CLASS OF 2027
GearUp SENIOR PARENT NIGHT ::: Tues • Oct 6 • 5:00 PM ::: HS Commons
Senior students and parents are invited to SENIOR PARENT NIGHT with FREE PIZZA
Covered at this meeting:
** Graduation Requirements
** Financial Aid Deadlines
** Important Senior Dates
** What Families Need
Centralia College will present info on financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA and funding.
Jostens will preview caps, gowns, class rings, and other graduations related items
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ::: BOOK FAIR ::: SEPT 26 - OCT 2
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Elementary School: Sept 26 - Oct 2
Students will have the opportunity to shop and fundraise for our school!
Get ready for a reading adventure with the newest books, bestselling series, and kid-favorite characters. Plus, every purchase earns funds for our school.
Share your email and set up and account to view all the wonderful choices for this fall’s book fair.
Get ready for the big event by setting up a Book Fair eWallet for your child. It's an easy way for kids to shop independently for books they want to read. And it's easy for others to contribute funds.
Here's the link to get to our book fair’s page:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whitepasselementaryschool
Shopping here at the elementary school for the public and families will be 12pm to 3pm each day of book fair week.
We hope you can join us for the Best. BOOK FAIR Week. Ever.
Students remember to show your ASB Card for free entry.
Lewis County Footsteps of Hope is providing lunch backpacks to a number of low-income families who attend White Pass Schools. Vouchers for the summer food program were mailed by the district to qualified families last week. Student home location addresses were used. Please check your mail.
Lunch backpack pickup is available Tuesday through Thursday from 8 – 4. Families that have received a voucher will need to present the voucher each week when picking up their lunch backpack.
White Pass School District Participates in the Great Washington ShakeOut
Major earthquakes can cause unprecedented catastrophes. With earthquakes as an inevitable part of our future, schools should make plans and take actions to ensure that disasters do not become catastrophes. What we do now will determine what our lives will be like afterwards. The principles practiced during the ShakeOut apply not only to earthquakes but to many other hazards we may face in the Pacific Northwest.
On Thursday, October 16, White Pass School District joined millions of participants across Washington in the annual Great Washington ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake preparedness drill. Students and staff at both the Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools practiced the lifesaving actions of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” This simple yet powerful safety technique helps protect individuals during seismic events by encouraging everyone to drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on until the shaking stops.
Following the initial drill, both campuses used the opportunity to evacuate their buildings and review safety and accountability procedures. This hands-on practice allows students and staff to reinforce their understanding of emergency response plans, ensuring that everyone knows what to do and where to go in the event of an earthquake or other emergency.
Preparedness is key to safety. These drills remind us that the actions we take today build the confidence and readiness needed to keep our students and staff safe tomorrow.
The White Pass School District remains committed to ensuring that all students and staff are well prepared to respond calmly and effectively in any emergency situation. Together, we’re building a culture of readiness—one drill at a time.
#OurPanthersOurFuture
Open Letter to the White Pass School District Community
September 17, 2025
Dear White Pass Families,
We want to inform you that today’s Junior High Volleyball game scheduled at Mossyrock has been cancelled. Mossyrock School District closed school today due to suspicious activity near their campus. The game will be rescheduled at a later date.
Instead, there will be Junior High Volleyball practice at White Pass from 3:00–5:00 p.m. today.
Please be assured that the White Pass School District remains safe. Out of an abundance of caution, we have reviewed our safety protocols. Our administration, transportation, maintenance staff, along with the Randle Fire Department are actively conducting sweeps of our school buildings and surrounding areas.
We want to emphasize that there has been no suspicious activity in the White Pass School District. All staff and students are safe. Still, when a neighboring district faces a potential safety concern, we always take the extra step to ensure the well-being of our own community.
We will continue to provide updates as needed. Thank you for your trust and support as we work together to keep our schools safe and positive places for learning and growth.
Sincerely,
Greggery Teel
Superintendent
White Pass School District
Back-to-School Information for White Pass Families
The new school year is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to welcoming our students and families back! Here are a few important items dates to keep in mind:
✅ Preschool – We are excited to offer both AM and PM Preschool sessions this year. Teachers will be reaching out to families soon with specific details.
✅ Open House – Join us on Monday, August 25, from 4:00–6:00 PM at both the Elementary and High School. Stop by to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and enjoy a hot dog dinner from 4:30–5:30 PM.
✅ First Day of School – The first day of school for First through 12th students is Tuesday, August 26.
We can’t wait to see everyone and start another great year together. Thank you for being a part of the White Pass community!
REMINDER to incoming 7th Graders
JUMP START IS THIS WEEK
JUMPSTART
Wednesday, • August 20 • 9 am -3 pm
High School
Food & Transportation provided.
Connect with Mrs. Hanks with questions OR if you need a ride
Call or text 360-496-4230, or email dhanks@whitepass.k12.
White Pass School District
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
