Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Education

NCESD Board of Directors call for 2023 elections

The North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) has announced a call for Board of Directors. Candidates must file their declaration of candidacy between September 1, 2023, and September 16, …

Campus fire safety

OLYMPIA – Living in a college dorm can be a fun experience, but fire safety should always be taken serious no matter where you are living. Last year in Washington State, there were over 800 …

When will we “fully fund” education?

As we begin another school year, I often get asked about “fully funding” education, despite the record state funding provided over recent years. Education spending has significantly …

WENATCHEE - Remember when you were in elementary school how important new clothes were on your first day of school? New clothes became a symbol of confidence. Sadly, many children living in our …

2023 high school writers’ competition winners

Write on the River and NCW Libraries are happy to announce the three winners of the 12 th  Annual High School Writers Competition. Jadyn Matson, of Chelan, won first-place for her fiction entry, …

Rusty Finch -Teacher of the Year award.

One item occupied Rusty Finch’s mind: a sick pig. During Cashmere High School’s end-of-year awards ceremony on May 31, the agriculture teacher constantly left the festivities to chat …

Informational videos increase awareness of financial aid and education options

Olympia—Simple, accurate information provided in an engaging way in an educational environment can help improve student understanding and awareness of financial aid and college or training …

Transforming lives through technology

Computer Refurbishment Training At NCW Tech Alliance we run a Computers for Community program, where we donate refurbished devices for community members in need. We are seeking additional …

CHS’s Mykla Smith takes top prize in WAEF art contest

Wenatchee - On June 7, 2023, WAEF and Corteva Agriscience representatives announced the grand prize winner at Cashmere High School with Mr. Allan Pace, the art teacher, and art class peers in …

WALL OF FAME

Doug Milner is a 1983 graduate of Cashmere High School.  Dr Milner attended Washington State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Zoology. From there he went on to receive his …

Over $1 Million in Scholarship Funds Awarded from the Tree Fruit Industry

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) awarded 316 scholarship recipients to students this year. Of the 316 scholarships, 206 were awarded to renewing students, and 110 new students were …

QUINCY - A groundbreaking partnership has achieved a significant milestone in the development of a new workforce development path for the Data Centers in Grant County. Computing for All, the …

Numerica PAC announces nominees Apple Awards

Wenatchee - The Numerica Performing Arts Center proudly presents the 3rd Annual Apple Awards on May 25 at 7 p.m., a live ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in high school theatre arts. …

Washington Trust, National Park Service seeking teens to attend free summer camp

The Youth Heritage Project (YHP) has been organizing camps in state national parks, historic districts, and other locations since 2014. This year's camp will take place at the Manhattan Project …

SugarBee® Apple sponsors the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

BREWSTER -  SugarBee® Apple, a leading apple brand known for its exceptional honey-sweet flavor and unrivaled crispness, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2023 Scripps …

WVC hosts Welcome Wednesdays every Wednesday in May and June

Every Wednesday from now through June, Wenatchee Valley College will host Welcome Wednesdays on the Wenatchee campus for new and returning students, their families and community members. Students can …

WVC hosts Bird Fest open house, faculty receives Bird Fest award

WENATCHEE  - The Wenatchee River Institute’s annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest this May will include a bird collection open house on the Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee campus. The …

New WVC machining operator certificate course offered

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College developed a new Machine Operator Certificate which will begin in the Spring 2023. The new certificate was developed with $20,000 in grant funding from the Alcoa …

Teen short fiction contest, $200 in cash prizes

NCW Libraries is once again partnering with Write on the River to sponsor a short fiction contest for NCW teens. This annual competition gives teens the opportunity to share their original …

2023 Cashmere Royalty

After a somewhat slow start to our year, the Cashmere Float Association is excited to share that the long-standing community tradition of Cashmere Royalty is off to a strong start! After submitting …

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