Superintendent recommends Peterson as new Walla Walla High School Principal - 07/19/10
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Mick Miller will recommend the hiring of Peter "Pete" Peterson as the new principal of Walla Walla High School during the Tuesday, July 20 school board meeting. A broad-based committee of staff, students, parents and administrators was involved in the selection process.

"From an excellent pool of applicants, we have selected Pete Peterson to be the next principal at Wa-Hi," Superintendent Mick Miller said. "I am thrilled to have Pete on board and look forward to working with him. He brings a great deal of energy, enthusiasm and experience to our principal position. I also want to thank the principal selection team for their outstanding work in providing me input on this decision."

Pending approval from the school board, Peterson's tenure will begin in early August. Peterson will replace Darcy Weisner who recently accepted the superintendent position in Clarkston, WA. Peterson, who grew up on a wheat farm outside of Connell, WA, is currently an Assistant Principal at Kennewick High School and was also an Assistant Principal and Dean of Students at Pasco High School.

"Coming to a school like Walla Walla High School with its status in the community and rich tradition is a once in a lifetime opportunity," Peterson said. "I look forward to serving the needs of the community and will seek input and involvement from staff and stakeholders as we work collaboratively to fulfill the educational goals of our students."

Peterson began his career in education as a classroom teacher. Peterson's classroom teaching experience includes:
- Language Arts and Reading teacher at McLoughlin Middle School (Pasco)
- English as a Second Language and Russian Translator at Stevens Middle School (Pasco)
- English teacher at Pasco High School (Pasco)

Peterson completed his Administrative Credential from Washington State University (WSU). He received an Associate's in Arts degree from Columbia Basin Community College in Pasco and then went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Eastern Washington University with a major in Social Science Education. Peterson earned his Masters of Education degree in Education Leadership from Washington State University.

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Walla Walla School District Board Meeting - July 20, 2010 - 07/16/10
The regular school board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, will be held at 4 p.m. as per the attached media memo and agenda.

Media Day Lunch - Walla Walla Public Schools - 07/13/10
Please join us!

Walla Walla Public Schools Media Day Lunch
Date: Friday, August 20, 2010
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch provided)
Location: Mill Creek Room - District Office: 364 S. Park St., Walla Walla, WA 99362
RVSP: Please RVSP by Friday, August 13 (Contact Mark Higgins to RSVP - contact information above)

Media Lunch Objectives
• Relationship building and networking
• Review district media procedures
• Develop a better understanding of media deadlines and organizational operations
• Discuss stories ideas for the upcoming school year

Media Lunch Agenda - Friday, August 20
11:45 a.m. Lunch (soup and sandwiches) - All
12 noon Welcome & introductions - Mark Higgins & Media Representatives
12:10 p.m. Meet new Superintendent - Mick Miller, Superintendent
12:20 p.m. District media procedures review - Mark Higgins
12:30 p.m. Media deadlines and organizational operations - Media Representatives
12:40 p.m. Discuss stories ideas and district projects - Mark Higgins
12:50 p.m. Q & A - All
1 p.m. Meeting concludes - Thank You!

Walla Walla School District Board Meeting Time Change - 07/12/10
To: News Media

From: Superintendent's Office

Re: Regular School Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
4 p.m. (This is a time change from 7:30 p.m.)
WWPS Administration Building/Board Room

The regular school board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, will be held at 4 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m. An agenda will be made available to the media prior to July 20.

The July 20th school board meeting will be in the district board room at 364 S. Park Street and is open to the public.