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Aug 30

Aug 30 TD Students back to school today, Aug. 30; Parents seem pretty happy

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page

Students across The Dalles returned to almost regular School today, Monday, Aug. 30 as classes are meeting in full and teachers and staff are now instructing in person. It has been about 18 months since this has been possible, due to the pandemic.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Lyle Has a Great First Day Back to School

Cole Goodwin

Education, Klickitat County, Home Page, The Dalles

“We’ve had a great first day of school,” said Ann Varkados, Lyle School District Superintendent. “Kids are excited to be there and teachers are excited. We’re looking forward to having kids in class every day.”

Aug 26

Aug 26 NWASCO D21 Holds Listening Session; Drafts Back to School Plan

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Education, The Dalles

North Wasco County Public School District 21 hosted a listening session to hear staff and community questions and concerns about returning to full-time in-person learning on August 30th. Stakeholder feedback was then incorporated into D21’s 2021-2022 Back to School Plan during the school board work session.