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Fresh Produce Boxes, Meal Packs, and Activity Kits For Students Before Winter Break

Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 12/18/2020

Schools across the district were busy throughout the day on December 16 as they distributed meal boxes, fresh produce, and activity kits for students in preparation for winter break.

The fresh produce boxes contained 8-12 different types of produce from local and neighboring state farms. A special thanks to our local farmers; McIlrath Family Farms, Pacific Fresh Produce, and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. We also appreciate the staff support from Crafted Eatery & Single Hill for helping pack the boxes. Thank you for partnering together to provide nutritious local produce for our community!

The Yakima Schools Foundation handed out student activity kits that shared information on how to practice #SafeCelebrations while having fun over winter break. The kits included coloring pages and mask making supplies. Students and/or parents can comment on any YSD #SafeCelebrations social media post with a picture of their coloring page or mask to be entered to win a prize! Winners will be announced on social media on January 4.

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A heartfelt Thank You to Maverick Gaming and their program "Maverick Cares"

Posted by Sara Cordova on 11/23/2020

This Thanksgiving season, Maverick Cares donated Thanksgiving meals for 20 of our Yakima School District Families! We are grateful for their generosity and thoughtfulness this holiday season. We also want to thank our Yakima Police Department for coordinating this effort. We appreciate you!

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The Yakima School District Is Accepting Referrals For Students Into The Highly Capable Program

Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 11/13/2020

The Yakima School District is accepting referrals for students in kindergarten through 11th grade for consideration into the Highly Capable Program.

If you would like to refer a child that fits this description, please complete a Referral Packet at https://www.ysd7.org/domain/22 by Friday, January 29, 2021.

Children who demonstrate exceptional ability, exceed grade-level standards in literacy and/or math (or have the potential to do so if challenged and supported,) demonstrate exceptional creativity, and possess a strong motivation to excel are good candidates for the Highly Capable Program.

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Principal Appreciation Month - Robertson Elementary

Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 10/14/2020

The Yakima School District would like to thank and honor our principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student.

Did you know that Principal TJ Bell has collected over 30 American Girl dolls?

Did you know that Assistant Principal Carrie Pitts grew up in rural Eastern Washington on her family's wheat farm? This fun fact makes her appreciate the variety of agriculture in the Yakima Valley.

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Washington Apple Crunch October 7th!

Posted by Melissa Lim on 10/12/2020

Yakima School District participated for the first time in the state wide "Taste Washington Day," Washington Apple Crunch event on Wednesday, October 7th. The students who picked up meals received a fun handout sheet with apple facts, as well as a Washington grown apple so they could participate in the state wide celebration by biting into their apple with a CRUNCH! Our food service staff at Davis High school decided to join in themselves and are pictured below along with other food service staff throughout our differnt sites.

Did you know Washington State produces more apples than any other state in the United States? Harvest of these apples begins in August and goes through November and Yakima County is the leading county in Washington for apple production! On top of being an important economic part of the Yakima valley, apples also contribute some stellar nutrition! Apples contain antioxidants which help keep your cells healthy, vitamin c which can boost your immune system, and soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol. Now there's something to celebrate, and if you ever get a chance to meet the growers and farmers of the next apple you take a bite of, remember to thank them for supplying you with a local, nutrition packed, delicious treat! Shout out to the Yakima Valley for being a noteworthy agricultural leader in our nation and for the Yakima School District featuring local produce.

#TasteWADay

#WAAppleCrunch

Thanks for tunining in with Food Services!

Melissa Lim, RDN

Food Services Program Manager

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