Sequim School District

Greywolf Elementary’s very own Shannon Green was officially recognized as the Educational Service District (ESD) 114 Regional Teacher of the Year during a special ceremony held on Saturday, September 27th and again by the OESD Superintendent Aaron Leavell at the October 20th Sequim School Board of Directors meeting.

On Wednesday, October 15, Sequim School District proudly welcomed two very special guests from Shiso City, Japan; Deputy Mayor Kenji Tomita and Satoshi Ishihara of the Shiso Planning & Coordination Department. Traveling more than 5,000 miles, the delegates’ visit marked an important step in rekindling the long-standing sister city relationship between Sequim and Shiso City.

On Monday, October 14, Greywolf Elementary hosted a Professional Learning Lab designed to strengthen teachers’ familiarity with and implementation of the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) and Heggerty phonics programs, two evidence-based approaches that help students build strong foundational reading skills. UFLI is part of an ongoing effort by the University of Florida to improve literacy outcomes for children who struggle to read. The program focuses on both reader development and teacher development, equipping educators with research-backed strategies that explicitly teach the building blocks of reading, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

John Stevens is more than a school bus driver; he’s a guide, mentor, and a familiar friendly face in the Sequim community. Retired from the Coast Guard, John has dedicated the last two decades to safely transporting students and building lasting relationships with families, all while finding ways to serve beyond the bus.

Sequim High School teacher Renee Colwill has been recognized as the Outstanding Middle School HOSA Advisor of the Year for Washington State by the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). This honor was presented during the HOSA International Leadership Conference, which celebrates advisors across the nation for their exceptional commitment to health science education and student leadership.

This May, the Sequim School District invites you to be part of our first Community Book Read! We are excited to offer two powerful options for parents, caregivers, and community members:

Sequim’s NASA Science Club recently returned from an exciting adventure to Central Washington University, where both middle and high school students competed in the Artemis ROADS III Hub Challenge. Held this past May in Ellensburg, Washington, the regional event brought together 25 teams from across Washington and Oregon to engage in STEM-based challenges inspired by NASA’s Artemis missions.

The Sequim School District has officially launched its Design Advisory Committee to help guide the vision and design of projects funded by the recently approved bond measure. The District prioritized broad community engagement in forming this group, which now includes 35 selected members representing staff, parents/guardians, students, and community members.