Touchet School District

Touchet School District will be Closed during the holiday break. December 23, 2024-January 5, 2025. We will be checking messages over break. Please email Mr. Elizondo at Relizondo@touchetsd.org if you need an immediate response. I check emails regularly.

🎄 Redhawks Happenings This Week! 🎄 Get ready for an exciting week as we head into the holidays! Here's what's happening: Monday, Dec. 16th 🎶 Join us in the multipurpose room at 6:00 PM for our Winter Concert: "Jingle All The Way"! Come hear our amazing students spread the holiday spirit! ☕️🍩 The Junior Class of 2026 will be serving hot cocoa, coffee, cinnamon rolls, and pan dulce starting at 5:40 PM in the foyer—come early and grab a treat! Tuesday, Dec. 17th 🏀 High School Basketball vs. Waitsburg at 6:00 PM at home. Wednesday, Dec. 18th 🏀 Middle School Basketball vs. Liberty Christian (WW) at 4:00 PM at home. 🎉 We will recognize our 8th-grade boys before the A game—don’t miss it! Thursday, Dec. 19th 🏀 Middle School Basketball wraps up their season with a home game vs. Dayton at 3:30 PM. 🏀 High School Boys Basketball takes on Walla Walla Academy at 6:00 PM at home. Come out and support our Redhawks this week! Let's cheer loud and proud! ❤️ Friday, Dec. 20th ⏰ Early Release at 11:15 AM to kick off Christmas Break—don’t forget the time change! ✨ We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable holiday season! 🎄❤️

📢 Attention TSD Families! In an effort to maintain consistency with early release dismissal times: 🗓 Friday, December 20, 2024: Dismissal time has been changed to 11:15 AM (previously 12:40 PM). 🗓 Friday, March 28, 2025: Dismissal time has been changed to 11:15 AM (previously 12:40 PM). Please update your calendars and plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and support! 😊

The Touchet School District will not run Darrell's and Traci's bus routes this afternoon (Monday, December 9, 2024). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause families. Busses will operate normal am/pm routes for the remainder of the week. For more information, please get in touch with the district office at 509-394-2352

🎄Our 5th Grade Redhawk Leaders are spreading the Gift of Kindness and Christmas Cheer this week as we prepare for the big Winter Concert, "Jingle All The Way," coming next Monday, December 16th! 🎉 Elementary Assembly We’re excited to celebrate our amazing students at the elementary assembly this Friday! 🏀 Sports Updates Middle School Boys Basketball Monday: Traveling to Liberty Christian in Richland (4 PM) Wednesday: Traveling to Prescott (4 PM) Thursday: Home game vs. Prescott (4 PM) High School Basketball Tuesday: Home game vs. Dayton (6 PM) Friday: Traveling to Yakama Nation (6 PM) Saturday: Home game vs. Liberty Christian (5 PM) 🤖 Robotics Competitions Our Robotics Club is off to Tri-Cities this weekend! FTC Team: Competing at Kamiakin High School FLL Team: Competing at Stevens Middle School Good luck to all our athletes and robotics teams, and have a fantastic week ahead! Go Redhawks! ❤️

🎉 Redhawks Weekly Happenings! 🎉 Welcome back, Redhawks! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with fun memories, rest, and quality time with family and friends. 🍁🦃 This week, we’re kicking off the Christmas spirit with our door decorating competition! Get creative and spread some holiday cheer. 🎄✨ 📚 Don’t forget to stay on top of your grades—Midterm 2 grades are due this Friday! Make sure to turn in any missing assignments and check your progress. Let’s finish strong! 🏀 Sports Highlights: Middle School Boys Basketball: Monday @ 4:00 PM: Home vs. DeSales Wednesday @ 4:00 PM: Home vs. Rogers Good luck, boys! 💪 High School Basketball: Monday @ 6:00 PM: Away at Helix Thursday @ 5:00 PM: Home game Friday @ 5:30 PM: Away at Riverside Christian Let’s go, Redhawks! 🏀🔥 Have a fantastic week, and let’s keep that Redhawk spirit soaring! ❤️

🍁 Redhawk Happenings This Week 🍁 It's a quieter week as we gear up for Thanksgiving, but here’s what’s happening: 📸 Monday: Picture retakes and winter sports photos! Don’t forget to bring your smiles and picture packets. 🦃 Thanksgiving Feast: Join us in the elementary school at 11:05 AM for a delicious lunch prepared by our amazing cooks. Parents are welcome! ⏰ Wednesday: Early release at 11:15 AM. 🏫 Thursday & Friday: No school as we take a break to enjoy time with family and friends. We want to express how grateful we are for all of you. It’s truly a privilege to teach and care for your children every day. Wishing all of our Touchet families a safe, restful, and fun Thanksgiving break. 🦃🍂 See you in December, Redhawks! ❤️

📣Redhawk Happenings: Weekly Update!📣 🌟This week is packed with exciting events and learning opportunities for our elementary students! Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming up:🌟 🥗Snap Ed Visit – Final Session of the Year We’re thrilled to have Snap Ed visiting for their last session of the year. We appreciate all the valuable knowledge they’ve shared about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nutritious eating habits. Thank you, Snap Ed, for making healthy choices fun!🥗 🧠NED Show on Growth Mindset On Tuesday, students from kindergarten through seventh grade will experience the NED show, where they’ll learn about the importance of a growth mindset. NED, a lovable cartoon character, stands for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. We can’t wait to see our students inspired by NED’s positive message! Exciting news! NED will be selling Yo-Yos, and all proceeds go directly back to the NED program to help spread their positive message to even more schools. This is a great way for students to support a program that encourages resilience and doing their best.🪀 🙌iReady Surprise Visit Thursday brings a special surprise visitor from iReady! They’ll be here to motivate our students, boosting their excitement and encouraging them to stay focused on their growth in iReady. Let’s cheer them on! 📚Library Fun with Chris On Friday, Chris from the Rural Library will stop by to read some entertaining books to a few of our classes. We’re looking forward to a delightful story time! 📚 🥫Food Drive Now Until November 20th We are currently hosting a food drive until November 20th! If you’re able to contribute, please send non-perishable items to school with your student. Your donations will help support families in need within our community. Thank you for your generosity!🥫 Thursday we have a School Board meeting at 6:00 in the Library. Sports Highlights 🏀 Middle School Boys Basketball: The team will play at Liberty Christian in Walla Walla on Monday at 4:00 PM and head to Waitsburg on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Good luck boys! 🙌 🏀 High School Basketball: First practice kicks off on Monday. A parent meeting for the boys' high school team is set for Thursday at 7:00 PM, right after practice.🏀 Wishing everyone a week full of learning, fun, and Redhawk spirit! ❤️#GoRedhawks

📣 We wanted to take a moment to share a heartwarming story that truly captures the spirit of gratitude and kindness in our Touchet school community. Our 5th Grade Redhawk Leaders have been spreading gratitude this month, and they recently took the initiative to do something incredibly special for our local Veterans. Thanks to the support of a past Touchet graduate, we were able to deliver thank-you cards created by our elementary students to residents at Solista Retirement Home. These heartfelt messages deeply touched the veterans, brightening their day and, for many, their entire year. Moments like these remind us how impactful our school can be, reaching far beyond the classroom and into our community. A huge thank you to everyone who nurtures values of empathy, kindness, and service in our students. Touchet is truly making a difference this year! 🌟 #TouchetPride #GratitudeInAction #CommunitySpirit

🌟 Redhawk Happenings This Week! 🌟We hope you enjoyed the extra-long weekend and are ready for an exciting week ahead! 🇺🇸 Reminder: No school on Monday in observance of Veterans Day. We encourage everyone to join the parade on Main Street, Walla Walla at 11:00 AM to honor our veterans. 📚 Second Quarter: It’s officially in full swing! Remember, good attendance plays a big part in academic success—let’s keep showing up and giving our best. 🥗 Tuesday: Our elementary students will continue learning valuable health information through SnapEd. 🍎 Friday: It’s Harvest of the Month! Get ready for some fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables. Plus, we’ll celebrate our students during the elementary assembly for achievements in reading, attendance, and demonstrating the 3Rs (Respect, Responsibility, doing the Right Thing). Special treat: Ice cream with the principal! 🍦 🏀 Middle School Basketball: Tuesday: Our boys face off against the Prescott Tigers at home, 4:00 PM. Thursday: They travel to Dayton to challenge the Bulldogs at 4:00 PM. Good luck, Redhawks! Let's support our team and show our school spirit. Wishing everyone an amazing week ahead! 🙌

Thank you, Veterans, for your commitment and courage in protecting our freedom and keeping our country safe. A special thanks to Rear Admiral Darrold Bigger for his address during our Veteran's Day Assembly this morning. A reminder- No School on Friday, Nov. 8, and Veteran's Day, November 11, 2024. Schools resume on November 12, 2024.

📣 Redhawk Happenings for the Week! 📣 This week is conference week, and we’re looking forward to connecting with our amazing Redhawk families! 🙌 Here’s what you need to know: 📚Monday Booster Club meeting @ 6:00 in the library. TEF meeting following @ 7:00 PM 📚 🗓 Wednesday & Thursday Early Release: Students will be released at 11:15 AM. Conferences are from 12:30-3:00 PM and 3:30-6:30 PM each day. Elementary: Scheduled conference times. Middle & High School: Arena-style conferences in the Commons. Drop by to chat with our teachers and celebrate your student’s achievements! 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Assembly 🇺🇸 Join us Thursday morning for a special Veterans Day Assembly to honor those who have served. Let’s show our appreciation! 🏫 No School on Friday and Monday as we observe Veterans Day.🏫 🏀 Middle School Boys Basketball practice continues this week! No practice on Friday🏀 🏈High School Football has a district crossover game—Columbia- Stevens High School in Hunter, WA. @ 1:30 PM.🏈 🐴Our High School Equestrian Team's WAHSET practices have officially kicked off! Sundays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds we are excited to see our talented riders as they train and prepare for the upcoming season!🐴 🍂 Wishing everyone a fantastic week and a chance to soak in this beautiful fall weather! 🍂 Go Redhawks!❤️

Parent-Teacher Conference Nov. 6-7 Early Release 11:15 a.m.

🎉 What a week! Congrats to our Homecoming court and football team on their big win! Shoutout to our cheerleaders and the elementary cheer squad for their awesome performances! 🙌 This week, we’re focusing on Red Ribbon Week—raising awareness about alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention. Don’t forget to wear red on Wednesday, October 30th! 🔴 On Thursday, October 31st, students can wear their Halloween costumes (school-appropriate, of course!) 🎃 The elementary kids will kick off the day with a Pumpkin Parade at 8:15 AM! 👻 Reminder: Early release on Friday (12:40 PM) for professional development. 🏀 Middle school boys’ basketball practice is all week.🏀 🏈High school football team plays Tekoa-Rosalia at home on Friday at 2:00 PM. Let’s show up and support our Redhawks! 🏈 Have a fantastic week, Redhawks! ❤️

📣Redhawks Happenings: Spirit Week & Homecoming! 🎉 Calling all Redhawk fans! This week is jam-packed with excitement: Dress Up Days, Pep Assemblies, & Homecoming Fun! Wednesday Night (5 PM): Join us for a fun-filled evening starting with the Powder Puff game @5:00! Enjoy the Freshman Fundraiser Hot Dog Feed 🌭& Homecoming Court reveal 👑, and a Bonfire 🔥@6:00 ending with Buff Puff at 7 PM. ❤️ Don't miss the parade through Touchet on Friday morning at 10:00 AM—let’s show our Redhawk pride! See you there! ❤️Friday:Our Junior Class is hosting a Chili Feed and running the concession stand—grab a warm chili dog or chili nachos before the homecoming football game! 1:00-4:30 ❤️ 🌟Saturday (7-9 PM): Dance the night away at our "Starry Night" Homecoming Dance 🌟! 🏀 Monday: Middle School Boys Basketball kicks off their season with the first practice. 🏐Monday & Tuesday: Our High School Girls Volleyball Team has two home games: ~Monday vs. WWVA ~Tuesday vs. Liberty Christian—Don’t miss Senior Night! Good luck, Lady Redhawks!🏐 🏈 Friday at 2 PM: Our High School Football Team takes on Yakama Tribal for the Homecoming game. It's Senior Night and our last game of the season—come show your support and cheer loud! 🏈 Let’s make this an unforgettable week, Redhawks! 💪🔥 #RedhawkPride #HomecomingWeek #GoRedhawks

📣Redhawk Happenings This Week 📣 Get ready for an exciting week ahead, Redhawks! 🧡Wednesday: Wear orange as we celebrate Unity Day school-wide, promoting kindness and taking a stand for bully prevention month. Let’s show our unity and support for each other! 🎃Thursday: Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are off to Schulke Farms to pick out their pumpkins! We kindly ask for a small donation if you can to support the Ronald McDonald House in memory of their son Cooper. Special thanks to the Walla Walla State Penitentiary who will be donating pumpkins for all our elementary students to take home! Sports Updates: Middle School Volleyball: 🏐 Monday - GAME CANCELED 🏐 Wednesday - Home game & 8th Grade Recognition! Please come and support these amazing girls. Best of luck, ladies! High School Volleyball: 🏐 Tuesday - Home game. Let’s cheer on our Lady Redhawks! 🏐 Thursday - Traveling to Prescott to take on the Tigers. Middle School Football: 🏈 Monday’s game has been cancelled, but the boys will play at home on Thursday. Don’t miss the chance to cheer them on and recognize our 8th graders! High School Football: 🏈 Friday - Home game against Sunnyside Christian. Come support our Redhawks as they take on their next challenge. Let’s have a fantastic week filled with spirit, kindness, and unity. Go Redhawks! ❤️

📣 Redhawk Happenings This Week! 📣 We’ve got an exciting week ahead! First up, our local firefighters will be visiting our elementary on October 7th & 8th for the Safety Always Matters program! 🧯👨‍🚒 We’re also looking forward to our elementary assembly on Friday, where we’ll celebrate all the amazing things our students accomplished in September. 🎉 In sports this week: Middle School Girls Volleyball heads to Liberty Christian in Richland, then Dayton on Wednesday. Good luck, girls! 💪 High School Lady Redhawks Volleyball will travel to WWVA on Tuesday and Sunnyside on Thursday. Go get 'em, ladies! 🏐 Middle School Boys Football travels to SJEL on Tuesday. Play hard, boys! 🏈 High School Football takes on Liberty Christian at Fran Rish Stadium on Friday at 7:00 PM. Best of luck, gentlemen! 🏈

Touchet Water Update! Dear Touchet School District Families, At Touchet School District, safety is always our top priority! We want to update you on a situation regarding our domestic drinking water. Yesterday afternoon, we discovered that the power outage from a couple of weeks ago caused a reset of the scheduled regeneration process in our nitrate system, which purifies our drinking water. As part of a routine procedure, salt was added to the system in preparation for the regeneration process over the weekend. However, due to the disruption in the system's timing, the regeneration occurred sooner than expected, leading to a slightly salty taste in the water. We want to assure you that daily tests confirm the water in our building is safe to drink and use, aside from the salty taste. To provide additional reassurance and comfort, we have ordered temporary water stations for a short period of time to allow the system to properly refresh. We hope this explanation clarifies why we have brought in these water stations, and we appreciate your understanding and support. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Sincerely, Robert Elizondo Superintendent, Touchet School District 90 Champion Street Touchet, Wa. 99360

🚨 Redhawk Happenings: Midterm 1 Edition! 🚨 Can you believe we’re already at midterm?! Time flies when you're working hard and having fun! Here’s what’s happening this week: 🏐 Middle School Volleyball: Monday: Our girls are traveling to Prescott! Wednesday: They’ll be back home—let’s cheer them on! Go get 'em, girls! 🏐 High School Volleyball: Tuesday & Thursday: Home games this week, so make sure to come out and support our Lady Redhawks! Saturday: The team heads to Dayton to take on the Bulldogs! 🏈 Middle School Football: Our boys have a week off from games, but they’ll still be putting in the hard work during practice. Keep it up, Redhawks! 🏈 High School Football: Friday night, the high school team will be traveling to DeSales to face off against the Irish. Let’s go support our boys! 👨‍🎓 Attention Senior Parents: Don’t forget to join Mrs. Frederickson in the library on Monday night at 6:00 PM for important senior information. You won’t want to miss it! Let’s have a fantastic week, Redhawks! ❤️

🚨 Redhawk Happenings This Week! 🚨 🏐 Middle School Volleyball kicks off the week traveling to Rogers on Monday and will play at home on Wednesday. Come support our Young Lady Redhawks! 🏐 High School Volleyball will be home on Tuesday, then heading to Liberty Christian in Richland on Thursday, and to Pomeroy for a rumble on Saturday morning. Go Lady Redhawks! 🏈 Middle School Football will be traveling to Liberty Christian in Richland. Go fight hard, boys! 🏈 High School Football will be at home on Friday, ready to take on the Mabton Vikings. Good luck, gentlemen! 🤖 Our Lego Robotics Club is up and running! Students from 4th to 12th grade are welcome to join Mr. Genereux and dive into the world of robotics. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning! Have a fantastic week, Redhawk fans! 🎉