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Adrean Myers, KSD Wellness Committee member, receives Zo8 Award
Adrean Myers, KSD Wellness Committee member, receives Zo8 Award
Kelso School District Receives Second Consecutive Zo8 Award for Employee Wellness Programs (Photo) - 03/21/24

In acknowledgement of Kelso School District’s commitment to building and sustaining a robust employee wellness program, the district received the Zo8 Award for the second year in a row from the Washington State Health Care Authority’s Washington Wellness initiative. The award recognizes organizations for implementing best practices following an eight-step SmartHealth Workplace Wellness Roadmap.

 

The health and wellbeing of staff is a top priority in Kelso School District, and providing a comprehensive workplace wellness program is part of the district’s strategic plan. In addition to providing a generous employee assistance program that provides free and confidential resources and access to counseling, training and informational sessions are held at school sites and quarterly wellness surveys are sent to all employees.

 

A Wellness Committee managed by Human Resource Director Dr. Holly Budge and made up of diverse staff members (including teachers, principals, counselors, dean of students, administration, educational support, and human resource staff) coordinates the district’s efforts. The committee meets every month to analyze program results, identify concerns, and develop action plans to address any issues and enhance wellness efforts.

 

“Our district remains committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes the health and wellness of each and every staff member and student,” said Dr. Budge. “We are honored to be recognized for our collective efforts and believe a comprehensive wellness program is not just a benefit, but a necessity for nurturing a vibrant educational community."

 

Washington Wellness celebrated Zo8 award winners on March 13 during the annual Healthy Worksite Summit in Lynnwood, Washington. Winning organizations received a physical award and certificates for contributing team members.

 

About Kelso School District
Kelso School District has a goal of 100% (bit.ly/ksd-100) of students graduating high school and having post-secondary plans for college, career, trades, or military. Our mission is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.

McMahon sign being installed Wednesday, March 13
McMahon sign being installed Wednesday, March 13
Kelso School District holds dedication for McMahon Field at Lassie Beach on March 16 (Photo) - 03/13/24

On Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 am Kelso School District will hold a dedication ceremony for renaming Lassie Beach softball field to McMahon Field at Lassie Beach.  The dedication is in honor of Mike McMahon, long-time fastpitch coach and Hall of Famer. Refreshments will be available after a short ceremony.

A Hilander alum himself, McMahon graduated from Kelso High School in 1968. He was head fastpitch coach from 1994 to 2011 with 330 wins and three state championships. McMahon was inducted into the Washington State Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2010.

Also on Saturday at McMahon Field at Lassie Beach, the Kelso High girls softball team has their home opener at 1:00 pm against Silas High School.

 

About Kelso School District
Kelso School District has a goal of 100% (bit.ly/ksd-100) of students graduating high school and having post-secondary plans for college, career, trades, or military. Our mission is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.

Lane Salvig, Fulbright award recipient
Lane Salvig, Fulbright award recipient
Kelso High teacher Lane Salvig headed to Morocco on Fulbright award (Photo) - 03/08/24

Lane Salvig, social studies and advanced placement (AP) teacher at Kelso High School, is headed to Morocco in April as the recipient of a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award. The award is given by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. 

The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program is a yearlong professional learning opportunity and short-term exchange for K12 educators from the United States to develop skills to prepare students for a competitive global economy. The program equips educators to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration.

Salvig became a Fulbright Teacher in June and has just wrapped up her online training, which she completed while teaching full-time. Her two-and-a-half-week field experience in Morocco begins in mid-April.

“I am very excited to start learning and experimenting with ways to connect Kelso students to other communities and cultures in a more personal way,” said Salvig. 

As part of her experience abroad, Salvig will have her students create materials (short presentations, cards, videos, etc.) to share the Kelso community and talk about life in the U.S. with the students in Rabat. Her host teacher there will be doing something similar for those students to share Moroccan culture with Kelso students.

“One of the goals of global education is to help students understand they are not operating or living in isolation from the rest of the world,” said Salvig.  “I want to use this experience to bring that conceptual understanding to life and be more intentional about helping my students work with others (both locally and globally) towards common goals as part of their learning experience.”

Salvig will share moments of the field experience on Instagram: @teaching.backworld

 

About the Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world.  For over 75 years, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 participants - chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential - with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. Fulbright alumni include 60 Nobel Prize laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize recipients, and 40 who have served as a head of state or government. 

About Kelso School District
Kelso School District has a goal of 100% (bit.ly/ksd-100) of students graduating high school and having post-secondary plans for college, career, trades, or military. Our mission is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.

Yoga Kitty 2
Yoga Kitty 2
Kelso High junior Marina French's art selected for national exhibit (Photo) - 03/08/24

KHS junior Marina French’s sculpture of her cat, titled “Yoga Kitty,” was one of only 150 pieces of art across the U.S. selected for the 27th Annual National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition. 152 teachers from all over the nation submitted a total of 1,169 ceramic works of art; 878 of which comprised the junior and senior category.

The National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition is an annual juried ceramic competition for Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) students in the United States. Designed to showcase the best K12 ceramic work made in the country, the exhibition takes place in a different city each year in conjunction with the annual conference of The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).

“Yoga Kitty” was created out of love for Marina’s family cat. “I appreciate his companionship and want to capture precious moments in my life like this one,” she said. Surprised and excited to be selected for this honor, Marina added, “I hope others will enjoy my art, as well.”

Marina’s “Yoga Kitty” will be on display March 20 – 22, 2024, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.  Learn more about the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition here.

 

About Kelso School District
Kelso School District has a goal of 100% (bit.ly/ksd-100) of students graduating high school and having post-secondary plans for college, career, trades, or military. Our mission is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.

The Arts in Kelso School District
Kelso School District has a wide variety of visual and performing arts options for students.  Our robust program gives students a pathway for personal expression while providing them with lifelong skills and the opportunity to share their talents with their communities through performance and competition.

Attached Media Files: Yoga Kitty 2 , Yoga Kitty 1