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School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Appreciation Month! This month, we celebrate the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to support our students, schools, and community. School board members play a vital role in striving for educational excellence, developing policies that guide our district’s success, and advocating for the needs and values of our community
Last month, we shared the news that the Yakima School District Board of Directors has been named a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). This honor has been awarded to our board four times since 2021, reflecting a sustained commitment to strong governance and student-centered leadership.
Click here to read more about the 2025 Boards of Distinction recognition from WSSDA.
Learn more about our board members and their service to the Yakima community at ysd7.org/board.
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Yakima Public Schools thanks Yakima Schools Foundation for grants supporting student programs districtwide.
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Garfield Second graders enjoy a special Asian Civilizations unit complete with delicous food from Panda Express.
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Gilbert Elementary students experienced the joy of gift-giving this holiday season through the Penguin Patch store.
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For Native American Heritage Month, GEAR UP hosted a special STEM Symposium.
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Dr. Maria Lucero reflects on her leadership journey, which is deeply rooted in the Yakima Valley.
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Davis CTE students craft custom cutting boards, honor retirees, and build real-world skills.
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Congratulations to Brian Beck, who was named the 2026 WMEA-WIAA Music Educator of the Year.
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During the holiday season, Parent Partnership students enjoyed a festive trip to the Capitol Theatre.
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Students in the Parent Partnership program visited the Yakima Valley Museum.
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Parent Partnership students started their school year strong with an exciting field trip.
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