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  • Happy Holidays and Office Closure

    Mishele Barnett, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator, AWSP
    Dec 16, 2024
    2024 has been a great year thanks to all of you! We hope that you are able to truly rest and enjoy the holidays during the next couple of weeks. Please note that the AWSP office will be closed Friday, Dec. 20 at noon through Friday, Jan. 3.

  • December Recognitions and Holidays

    Mishele Barnett, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator, AWSP
    Dec 6, 2024
    Recognizing special days and events is more than a celebration—it's an opportunity to build inclusivity, foster understanding, and highlight the values we want to promote within our school communities. Here’s a detailed list of December recognitions and holidays, along with ways to observe and celebrate them within schools

  • Veterans Day: A Reflection on Leadership in Service to Country and Children

    Dameon Brown, Professional Learning Coordinator, AWSP
    Nov 8, 2024
    As we approach Veterans Day, I find myself reflecting deeply on the meaning of service and the incredible parallels between the leadership experiences of veterans and school administrators. Having spent 23 years in the military, I understand that leadership is not just about rank, position, or power. It’s about service, sacrifice, and the steadfast commitment to a greater mission. Veterans serve our country with dedication, courage, and resilience, and in many ways, school administrators serve in much the same way—leading with heart and dedication in the battlefields of education.

  • Teacher Appreciation Week 2024

    Mishele Barnett, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator, AWSP
    May 7, 2024
    Teacher Appreciation Week is not just about saying thank you; it's about showing teachers that their hard work and dedication are valued and appreciated. As principals, we have the privilege and responsibility to create a positive and supportive environment for our teachers to thrive. By implementing some of the ideas shared in this article, we can make this week truly special for our educators.

  • School Celebration Newsletter | February 2024 Edition

    Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell, Principal, Loowit High School and Kelso Virtual Academy (K-12), Kelso School District
    Feb 1, 2024
    There are so many great things about this special month that make it special. February is the month of love, a new grading term for some, my daughter's birthday, and IT is finally starting to stay light a bit longer on my drive home. (YAHOO to all of them). February is a time for magical learning in the classroom when our students begin to hit their stride and "get it". Our seniors are coming to the realization that graduation is around the corner. All of our hard work IS paying off and we see the fruits of our labor.

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