Congratulations to our two April Solvencia Award winners! Reece from Lakeside High School and Evelyn from Lake Spokane Elementary.
Thank you to all who attended the public forum last night. We understand that there were some limitations to being able to hear everything, especially the video that was shared from State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. This is the link to that video, along with the time stamps of what parts were shown at the forum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pr4UegRY58
Video Clip Sections: approximate times
6:13-7:35 or on the clock 1:07:39-1:09:04
9:50-13:52 or on the clock 1:11:18-1:15:17 (Questions about Mead)
26:31-34:16 or on the clock 1:28:00-1:35:45 (La Center)
This is a reminder to all of our families that the Nine Mile Falls School Board will be hosting a public forum on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, listen, and have an open dialogue around policy and procedure 3211 - Gender Inclusive Schools. The following zoom link is available for those unable to attend in person. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476377297
Nine Mile Falls School District families - In the April newsletter, we asked our families to respond to a one question survey about our late start days. As of today, April 15th, we have only had 43 responses. We would love your quick feedback on this one question survey. To access the survey, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/woan8Bg1B6iyY5mU7 - THANK YOU!
Nine Mile Families - This is just a reminder that beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 through Friday, April 4, 2025 all of our Nine Mile Falls Schools will be operating early release half days to allow for parent/student/teacher conferences. Lunch will not be served during these early release half days. Our ECEAP program will not be in session this entire week. Lastly, Thursday, April 3, 2025 will not be a late start day and buses and school start times will be based on our normal Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. If you need further information about this week's schedule for your student, please do not hesitate to reach out to our schools. Thank you!
FirstView 1.0 - This is an important message to all of our Nine Mile Families that currently use the FirstView app. Beginning on Monday, March 31, 2025 the FirstView app will go dark and the new FirstView 1.0 app will replace the old app. Please find the attached step by step guide to help you install and navigate the new app. Please note that the district code has changed - you will see that on page 2 of the step by step directions. If you have any questions or need additional support please feel free to reach out to First Student Nine Mile at 509-388-0508.
Parent Engagement Committee meeting tonight - March 20, 2025 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library - Anyone is welcome to attend!
Nine Mile Families - Do you need child care support during the summer months? Champions, our before and after school child care provider, is offering a summer Champ Camp for students ages 5 to 12 year old. The Champ Camp will be located at Lake Spokane Elementary School and will begin on June 16, 2025 and run through August 22, 2025. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Champ Camp, please take a look at the attached fliers for more information.
Nine Mile Families
This morning, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the District Office was notified that a water line for the fire suppression system at Lake Spokane Elementary had burst.
In response, students and staff were promptly evacuated from the building, and our emergency plans were activated to ensure their safety. With the water needing to be shut off, we quickly coordinated transportation to relocate all Lake Spokane Elementary students to Lakeside High School. Thanks to the swift response of First Student Transportation, buses arrived promptly, and all students and staff traveled safely to Lakeside High School, where they were served lunch and remained together until either being picked up by a parent or taking their regularly scheduled bus home.
Belfor Emergency Response arrived at Lake Spokane Elementary to assess the damage, and I am pleased to share that classes will resume as scheduled at Lake Spokane Elementary on Monday, March 10th.
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the incredible staff at Lake Spokane Elementary, our dedicated bus drivers from First Student, our hardworking Food Services team, and the staff at Lakeside High School. Your quick thinking, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to our students turned what could have been a difficult situation into a smooth and successful day.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Nine Mile Falls School District.
12:20
All LSE students are either being held in the gymnasium or the cafeteria at LHS. Parents may check in at the Main Foyer and sign their student(s) out. Once the parents arrive, LSE will have a staff member get your student from one of these locations.
Update 11:54 pm
All Lake Spokane Elementary Students and Staff have been moved to Lakeside High School and are in the process of having lunch. Parents are welcome to pick up their students from the LHS Gymnasium. Because this was an emergency, students will not have their backpacks, and some may not have had their coats. All students will remain indoors with their teachers until they are either picked up or bussed home at the regular time at the end of the school day.
Nine Mile Falls School District Families,
At approximately 10:30 am this morning a sprinkler line burst at Lake Spokane Elementary and students are now in the process of being evacuated from the building to Lakeside High School. The transportation department was called and buses are moving Lake Spokane Elementary students and staff to Lakeside High School where they will be fed lunch and held.
Please do not come to Lake Spokane to pick up your student, as we are in the process of evacuating. Once the students have been moved you will be able to pick up your student from Lakeside High School. All students will remain with their teachers in the LHS gymnasium.
This message will continue to be updated as we know more information.
Lakeside High School counselor Lisa Perdue has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K -12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in students' lives by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership.
Mrs. Perdue was nominated anonymously for being a passionate advocate for ensuring that all students at Lakeside High School have the tools they need to succeed. With a focus on academic, career, and social-emotional support, she helps students reach their full potential. “Lisa Perdue’s efforts ensure that every student can focus on learning without barriers,” said the nominator.
To support Mrs. Perdue, please consider leaving a comment on this link.
https://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=23381&NominationYear=2024
Parents and community members, tonights (2/20/25) Parent Engagement Committee meeting has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Update**
The " Preparing for Life after High School presentation from the Arc of Spokane has been rescheduled for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The QR Registration link has been updated. If you registered for the original event, you do not need to register again.
**New Information**
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the one-night Preparing for Life After High School at Lakeside High School has been postponed. A new date will be scheduled soon and communicated to registrants. Your registration is still good for the rescheduled date.
On February 19th, we will be hosting a one-evening version of "Preparing for Life After High School" with The Arc of Spokane! The program will be from 5:00-8:00 in our Lakeside High School library.
This is open to anyone, not just parents of Lakeside students.
The Preparing for Life After High School program is designed to help parents navigate the sometimes-complex support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and create a richer life for their child.
The Arc of Spokane will provide separate activities for young adults and siblings - feel free to bring them along!
Dinner will be provided for all!
*Registration for the event will be required, as there is limited space.
https://www.arc-spokane.org/plahs-lakeside-hs
Nine Mile Falls School District is planning for the 2025/2026 School Year.
If your child is going to be 3-4 years old and you are looking for an Early Learning opportunity please scan the attached QR code or click this link
to submit an interest form.
We will be sure to reach out and get you the information you need.
Congratulations to Hunter. He was selected as this months Solvenicia award winner!
Parent Engagement Committee meets tonight in the Lakeside High School Library at 6pm. We hope you can join us!
The Nine Mile Falls School District will be on normal start times today. Please travel safely and give yourself extra time due to the road conditions.
Route 4 will be on a snow route today. All other buses will be on normal routes with normal pickup times. Please check the First View app or contact transportation at 509-388-0508 if you have any questions.
#Amazing - Lakeside High School and Middle School choir students are out and about caroling and spreading holiday cheer throughout our district today!
Amazing LHS/LMS holiday choir concert tonight under the direction of Mr. Mazurek and Ms. Wichmann!
We are still looking for parents to be a part of our 2025-2026 Calendar Committee. Our first meeting is tomorrow (December 10, 2024) at 3:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Jeff Baerwald at jbaerwald@9mile.org or (509)340-4303.