To: Asha Riley
From: Jake Hall
Date: 6.3.25
Re: June 2025 Board Report
Lewis River Academy
We are incredibly proud of the hard work and accomplishments of our students this school year, and deeply grateful for the support from our families. We are planning our annual LRA BBQ at Horseshoe Lake, scheduled for June 12th, to celebrate our alternative school community's successful year.
Family and Community Resource Center
We are closing our FCRC for the last few days of the school year due to Joni being out on medical leave. We will reassess the FCRC and Back To School Bash in August 2025. Food security, clothing assistance, and fee waivers continue to be provided to families served by the Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) through local schools. Referrals for external support remain in place, connecting families and students with partners like the Emergency Support Shelter and the Youth Behavior Health Navigator. The District Translator office is still located at the FCRC, enabling ongoing language assistance for families and students.
Highly Capable
The district's rigorous and comprehensive process for identifying students eligible for Highly Capable services has concluded for the academic year. This process, designed to pinpoint students demonstrating exceptional cognitive abilities and academic potential, involved multiple stages of assessment and evaluation. We are pleased to report that the identification phase was successfully completed, culminating in a conclusive list of students qualified for participation in the Highly Capable program. There were no appeals submitted regarding the identification process. Looking ahead, we eagerly anticipate the upcoming academic year with our newly identified cohort of Highly Capable students. We are excited to witness their engagement in specialized learning opportunities, advanced coursework, and challenging projects tailored to nurture their talents and intellectual curiosity. These initiatives are geared towards fostering their growth and maximizing their potential, ensuring a stimulating and enriching educational journey.
LAP and Title Programs
Assessments for the end of the school year are nearing completion, culminating in the submission of our year-end report to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Along with the report, a comprehensive plan for the upcoming school year will be provided to OSPI, detailing strategies and initiatives designed to support student success and enhance educational outcomes for the 2025-26 academic period. This submission ensures transparency and accountability, reflecting our dedication to data-driven improvement and alignment with state education standards. During the 2025-26 school year, Learning Assistance Program (LAP) and Title 1 paraprofessionals will continue providing classroom-based support. This approach fosters closer collaboration between teachers and student intervention progress, streamlines communication with families, and integrates core instruction with intervention strategies.
Multilingual Education
We are observing a positive trend with an increasing number of students successfully exiting the Multilingual Education Program. This year, we have seen an even higher number of students exiting the program.
The final number of students exiting the program will be confirmed after we receive the SBA ELA scores. There are additional students who have the potential to exit if they score a 3 or 4 on the SBA ELA assessment. We are incredibly thankful for the hard work and dedication of our ML staff.
Special Services
The Special Services department is enthusiastically awaiting the Safety Net Reimbursement Award results, acknowledging their team's dedicated efforts in supporting students with special needs. As the school year concludes, the department is eager for the 2025-26 school year. We anticipate another year of fostering educational growth for all students, celebrating each student's unique abilities and achievements within their individualized plans.
Student Engagement
As the 2024-25 academic year concludes, Student Engagement Coordinator Lindsay Noble reflects on a year of both rewarding successes and challenges. Significant progress in daily student attendance, as well as positive shifts for families, have been observed due to collaborative efforts between Lindsay and school teams. Notably, students are increasingly taking ownership of their education, demonstrating a commitment to their future. Lindsay's effective resource coordination and communication with underserved families, including connections with programs like Cowlitz Courts' At Risk Youth, Woodland's FCRC, DSHS, Child Services, and school counselors, have been instrumental. These partnerships have fostered a stronger sense of support for students throughout their educational journey.