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Pullman School District Monthly Newsletter
February 2025
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Learn more about Black History Month at:
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Navigating Uncertain Times While Keeping Students First
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In times of uncertainty, our commitment to student success remains steadfast. With funding challenges at both the state and federal levels and evolving education policies, we recognize the difficulties ahead. However, despite these challenges, our focus remains on what matters most—our students’ learning and well-being.
Our dedicated educators continue to engage in weekly professional collaborative team meetings, working together to refine their instructional practices. During this time, teams review student data, align assessments, and make informed decisions to meet students' needs. This ongoing effort is making a tangible difference in student growth, ensuring that every child receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
We acknowledge that the road ahead is not without obstacles. While we may not have all the answers, we are committed to moving forward, improving each day, and staying focused on what truly matters—our students. Their academic progress and social-emotional development remain at the heart of every decision we make.
We also encourage parents and community members to experience the incredible talents of our students by attending a school play, concert, athletic event, or one of the many PTA, PTO, or Booster-sponsored activities. These events showcase the outstanding variety of co-curricular opportunities available to our students—opportunities made possible by our generous and engaged community. Your support makes a difference, and we look forward to seeing you there!
As a district, we will continue to adapt, innovate, and support one another. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that every student in our schools has the opportunity to thrive.
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Warm regards,
Bob Maxwell
Superintendent
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Stay informed and engaged with "Board Bulletin," a new section of our monthly newsletter featuring updates from our School Board. Each month, we’ll share key highlights from board meetings, important decisions, and a message from the Board to keep you connected to the work shaping our schools.
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- 2025-2026 Enrollment & Kindergarten Open House
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Across the District
- Professional Learning Day Recap
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Education Support Professionals Week
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Next week, we recognize Education Support Professionals Week, honoring the incredible individuals who play a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and schools. Help us thank your Education Support Professionals by sending an e-Card!
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Upcoming District Events / Important Dates
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March 12: Early Dismissal for Grades K-5 (11:50am/12:05pm) for Spring Conferences
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March 13-14: NO SCHOOL for Students in grades Preschool-5th for Spring Conferences
- Save the Date! March 5 - Parent Resource Partnership Night
- Save the Date! March 19 - Community Listening Session
- 2025-2026 Kindergarten Open House
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PSD Employment Opportunities
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We welcome all interested applicants and are committed to hiring the most highly qualified and professional teaching and support staff to serve the students of Pullman. To that end, the district will actively seek applicants who best meet the needs of the district.
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Message from Our Board of Directors
The Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors invites you to join us for an open dialogue at our upcoming Community Listening Session regarding Budget Information & Priorities. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage in discussions about many of the recent financial challenges impacting our schools.
Our staff and administrators are the heart of our schools. We deeply value your input and look forward to hearing your perspectives on this important topic.
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Date: 3/19/25
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Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – The session will conclude at 6:30 PM, followed by a board work session open for public observation only.
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Location: Lincoln Middle School (315 SE Crestview St)
We hope to see you there!
Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors
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February 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Recap
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At the February 12th board meeting, highlights included a Lincoln Middle School showcase, an update on the Scratch Cooking/Nutrition Services Program, and a Chromebook update which included a project proposal for the implementation of the program Linewize to help manage student Chromebook use. The board also discussed the Superintendent’s contract renewal, policies on nondiscrimination and student sexual harassment, and the introduction of a new electronic signatures policy for board documents.
Read the full agenda at the link below:
Watch the Regular Board meeting at the link below:
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February 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Recap
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At the February 26th board meeting, the Board received reports from Pullman High School’s ASB, and Superintendent Maxwell. The board approved the superintendent’s contract renewal, adopted policy updates on sexual harassment (3205) and nondiscrimination (3210), and approved a new electronic signatures policy (6225). A draft of the district’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines was presented for discussion along with revisions to the superintendent evaluation policy (1630).
Read the full agenda at the link below:
Watch the Regular Board meeting at the link below:
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You can view the Pullman School District Board of Directors meeting schedule on our website. Board meetings are conducted at Pullman High School in the Board Room starting at 6:30pm and are open to the public. If you are interested in engaging with the school board during the public comment section, please visit our website for more information.
We make every effort to post board meeting packets prior to 5:00pm on the Friday before a board meeting. Please note that the most updated version of a board packet is posted online. No updates are made the 24 hours prior to a board meeting.
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Board Article Submitted by: Amanda Tanner, Board Vice President - Director District 5
The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools.
Principal Article Submitted by: Pam Brantner, Sunnyside Elementary School Principal
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2025-2026 Enrollment & Kindergarten Open House
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New Student Enrollment for 2025-26 School Year - Submit Enrollment Application Online Today!
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Families with students not currently enrolled that would like to enroll with PSD for the 2025-2026 school year, can submit an enrollment application online. Translated paper copies of the enrollment application will be available. If your child is already enrolled in one of our schools, there is NO need to complete the enrollment process again.
If you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, this will be the time to enroll them in kindergarten.
Visit our website for more information about enrolling your student in Pullman School District at:
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We are excited to welcome the Class of 2038 this Fall!
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Check out the webpage linked below to learn more about our kindergarten program and enrolling for kindergarten.
Where will my student go to school?
Students are initially assigned to a school based on where the student lives. Type your address into the Find my School tool to find which school your address falls into. If you would like your child to attend another school than the school in your boundary, you may submit an in-district transfer request. View the in-district transfer page for more information.
SAVE THE DATE! 2025-2026 KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
Each of our elementary schools will be hosting an open house for children who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, and will be entering kindergarten in one of our elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Locations:
Franklin Elementary - 850 SE Klemgard - Ph. 509-334-5641
Jefferson Elementary - 1150 NW Bryant St. - Ph. 509-332-2617
Kamiak Elementary - 1400 NW Terre View Dr. - Ph. 509-336-7205
Sunnyside Elementary - 425 SW Shirley - Ph. 509-334-1800
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the meaningful ways our students engaged in activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Last month, students across the district participated in projects, discussions, and service initiatives that reflected Dr. King’s message of equality, justice, and community. From inspiring art projects to meaningful discussions and community-focused lessons, these activities showcased our staff and students' commitment to carrying forward his dream.
Take a moment to view the photos highlighting their participation and reflection on this important day. Thank you to our staff for fostering these learning experiences!
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Professional Learning Day Recap - February 14
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Professional development is the strategy schools and school districts use to ensure that educators continue to strengthen their practice. The most effective professional development engages teachers to focus on the needs of their students. They learn and problem solve together in order to ensure all students achieve success. On Friday, February 14th Pullman Public Schools certificated staff engaged in a professional learning day. The schedule of professional development activities included a wide variety of offerings that provided a collaborative learning environment and work time for teachers. Here are the sessions that staff had the opportunity to engage in:
- Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) Training
- LinkIt! Foundations & Common Formative Assessments Training
- Disrupting Poverty
- Problems of Practice (Behavior)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Instructional Purpose
- Small Group Intervention
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and Science of Reading
- Supporting Students to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Counting Collections
- Behavior Management
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Education Support Professionals Week
March 10-14, 2025
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Help us celebrate Education Support Professionals Week by sending a digital thank-you card to show your appreciation! Whether it's a paraeducator, custodian, office staff member, or another essential team member, a simple message can brighten their day!
Use the link below to send a personalized note and let our support staff know how much they are valued!
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Pullman High School Drama Presents: The Little Mermaid
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Dates:
Times: 7:00pm (& 2:00pm on Saturdays)
Tickets: $5 Student and $10 Adult
Location: Pullman High School (510 NW Greyhound Way)
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Parent Resource Partnership Night
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Location: District Office Community Room (240 SE Dexter St)
Topic: Data Informed Decision Making
*For Pullman School District families that have a student who benefits from an IEP or 504 Plan.
Questions? Please contact Dom Ventresco, Interim Assistant Director of Special Services, by phone at (509) 332-3144, ParentSquare or by email at dventresco@psd267.org.
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PSD Employment Opportunities
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Interested in Joining Our Team?
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We are in need of:
- Core+ Paraeducator (JES) for the remainder of the 2024-25 School Year
- Special Education Paraeducator (PHS)
- 1.0 FTE Psychologist/Counselor beginning the 2025-2026 school year
- 1.0 FTE Counselors beginning the 2025-2026 school year
- School-Based Mental Health Therapist
- Itinerant Head Cook
- Regular Route Bus Driver
- Assistant Track Coach (LMS)
- Assistant Football Coach (PHS)
- Support Assistant Boys Soccer Coach (PHS)
For more information, please visit our website at:
https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/human_resources.
We welcome all interested applicants and are committed to hiring the most highly qualified and professional teaching and support staff to serve the students of Pullman.
To submit an employment application, click the button below.
For more information, please visit our website at:
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We Are Always Looking Substitutes!
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If you or anyone you know would be interested in subbing for Pullman Schools as a:
- Emergency Substitute Teacher
- Substitute Custodian
- Substitute Nutrition Services Staff
- Substitute Paraeducator
Please apply for these positions online at:
If you or anyone you know would be interested in subbing for Pullman Schools as a:
- Substitute Bus Driver
- Substitute Nurse
Please pick up an application at the District Office (240 SE Dexter St).
Questions about employment with Pullman School District?
Contact: Dagny Myers
Phone: (509) 332-3581 | Email: dmyers@psd267.org
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The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.pullmanschools.org/families/hib-and-discrimination/discrimination_sexual_harassment.
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