'I wasn't surprised': Families of Centennial Middle School students prepared for quick switch back to remote learning this week
Classrooms are empty on a school day at Centennial Middle School. Students are back to remote learning for a few days.
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Centennial Middle School moves to virtual learning
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.-- The West Valley School District said one of its middle schools will move to remote learning starting Thursday. The district said Centennial Middle School will move to remote virtual learning beginning Jan. 20. School leaders said parents…
'We're missing a lot of kids': Spokane student absence rates rise with COVID surge as schools work to stay open
SPOKANE, Wash. -- About 6,000 students did not show up to class in Spokane Public Schools on Wednesday and that number is climbing. Barbie Stensgar's kids…
How do districts determine when to cancel or delay school?
West Valley School District Superintendent, Kyle Rydell says there's a lot that goes into making the decision to cancel school.
Washington student athletes must get vaccinated or test twice weekly
SPOKANE, Wash. – Thousands of high school kids are back in winter sports, but it’s not without a lot of extra precaution. The pandemic isn’t over yet and…
'Vaccines are going to keep us in school': Majority of Spokane-area school staff are vaccinated
The deadline is approaching for public school and state workers to get accommodations for vaccine exemptions or lose their jobs. 4 News Now reached out to several districts for their numbers.
'Kids want to be here': West Valley School Dist. kickstart program gets kids ready for school
Going back to school can be nerve-wracking for students, that's why the West Valley School District started a brand new program called Kickstart to help ease them back in.
Local schools see increase in students in quarantine
Local school districts' COVID dashboards show an increasing number of students in quarantine due to the coronavirus.
West Valley School District sets dates for students' full-time return
With Governor Jay Inslee relaxing social distancing in classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet, the West Valley School District is able to bring more kids into school.
West Valley High School students will be back in the classroom two days a week, starting March
West Valley High School is bringing students back to the classroom two days a week starting March 1.
West Valley to present school board with 'phase-in' plan for middle and high school students
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The second half of the school year has kicked off in Spokane County. Some school districts have started to lay out…
Students learning virtually still wait for in-person return; what school districts are planning
Winter break starts Monday for kids across the Spokane area, but what happens after the new year is still not clear.
West Valley School District to bring 4th, 5th grade students back to classrooms in January
The West Valley School District is set to bring fourth and fifth-grade students back into classrooms in mid-January.
West Valley School District preparing to bring third graders back to the classroom
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- West Valley School District is getting ready to welcome third graders back to the classroom next week. The district has been using a phased approach to bring students back to the classroom, beginning with kindergarteners on…
West Valley Outdoor Learning Center bringing back live virtual lessons, drive-by zoo
The education director, Jami Ostby-Marsh, says they're a lot more prepared to provide a more thorough learning experience this time around.
West Valley School District starts first day of school with 'launch meetings'
The West Valley School District had its first day of school on Wednesday, however students won't be learning just yet.
West Valley School District lays out draft plans for upcoming school year
The West Valley School District held an informational Zoom meeting for parents Thursday night laying out draft plans for the upcoming school year.
Pediatricians push for in-class learning, school districts working on strategic plans
The nation's top pediatricians said kids need to be back in class. This fall, or whenever it's safe to do so.
Learn about wildlife at home on 'Live on Fridays' with the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center
Their new 'Live on Fridays' series on their Facebook page will feature an animal group each week.
Three child luring attempts reported near Ness Elementary in two months, parent says
Reports of three child luring attempts near Ness Elementary over the course of two months have some local parents concerned.
