Middle School Associated Student Body members, with donated cookie dough from 2nd-grade teacher Ginger Bryan, created many decadently delectable cookies for the middle school student body for morning handout. Neylan Bryan, a senior, also donated her time and expertise assisting the young bakes. That's what I call a team effort!
Dawn Meicher, a local nurse practitioner, explains to students the challenges and rewards of working in the health care field.
Two middle school students "veg out" during the late night portion of the Lock-In.
Approximately 106 students, staff, parents and community members joined in the celebration for Dr. Seuss' birthday by eating green eggs & ham in the school cafeteria. Other events during the day included reading some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books.
Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed the week of March 11-15 as Classified Employee Week. Throughout the week school districts, students and communities are encouraged to make time to express their appreciation for the work performed by classified support staff. The Dayton School District employs nearly 45 full and part time classified staff who perform a wide...
Middle school students recently spent an English Language Arts class period at the public library getting acquainted with their updated youth programs, newly acquired materials, and consumer-based services.
In accordance with the philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, the District will offer a highly capable program which provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students selected for the program access to a basic education program that accelerates learning and enhances instruction. The framework for such programs will encompass, but not be...
Making changes to our normal operating hours is a decision we take seriously. There are many moving parts to consider including road conditions (city, county, and highway), weather forecast, time of day, ability to clear snow from school sidewalks/parking lots, bus driver availability, and more. Safe travel conditions for everyone is our priority. There are...
A number of middle schoolers braved the Friday evening chill to show off their dance skills in the high school commons.
Thursday night 6th-grade students got together to test their lip sync skills.
Thanks to the planning of the Dayton Middle School Associated Student Body, on February 1st, almost 70 students participated in a day of fun and relaxation with a trip to Walla Walla for an event called Eat Dessert First. This reward trip, for socially and academically responsible students, consisted of a few hours of bowling at Bowlaway Lanes, eating (partially)...
Congrats to the Dayton FBLA Chapter and their success at the Regional Winter Conference! They will be competing at the State Leadership Conference in several events.
Mackena Culley: 2nd Place - Journalism 2nd Place - Organizational Leadership
Shaelyn Fortier: 1st - Sales Presentation 4th -...
Find Carlos! Yes, that is a picture of the wrestling teams from Pomeroy High School with Carlos Norris in the gold and red uniform front and center. Dayton High School Junior Carlos Norris is heading into the wrestling post season with his focus on competing in the medal rounds at the state tournament. Carlos makes the trip each day to Pomeroy as part of a...
Congratulations to the Dayton FFA Agriculture Issues team for placing 3rd at Districts and qualifying for State!
School Board Appreciation Month
January 2019
Five citizens coming together to serve as board of directors providing direction to the community’s public school system is the short summary of what being a school board member is all about. Behind that statement is a level of commitment which deserves to be recognized. School board members in our...
Shayna Hutchens, Dayton High School Youth and Government Advisor is pleased to announce that Kylee Laughlin has been selected to participate in Citizen University’s 2019 Youth Collaboratory. The Youth Collaboratory consists of 24 students from around the country who who are passionate about civic engagement and making a positive change in their communities and...
Dayton High School students donated over 100 pounds of food to the Dayton Foodbank just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Students, led by ASB Advisor Shannon Turner, participated in the food drive in order to “give back to the community”. In the spirit of celebration students enjoyed a root beer float party in the high school commons area. This month a group of...
Dayton FFA made and sold over 40 wreaths During Christmas Kickoff on Friday, November 23rd in downtown Dayton. The few remaining wreaths were sold the following week. The funds from the wreath sales will support the Dayton FFA Chapter members throughout the year as they compete in career development events and attend the FFA State Convention.
...
I was born and raised in Lewiston Idaho. Our household was always very busy. My 5 siblings and I were encouraged by our parents to be involved in a variety of activities within the community and in school. In addition we helped out in various ways over the years at the family business. While attending school at Lewiston Senior High I played volleyball, basketball...
The Dayton School District recently participated in Taste Washington Day. Our menu featured three different types of apples from local producer, Warren Orchards. Dayton joined in other schools around the state serving Washington-grown farm fresh foods celebrating the harvest season. In addition, our cafeteria features fresh fruits and vegetables served daily to...
The Dayton School District Board of Directors announces a vacancy for a Position 3 Director. Any Columbia County registered voter who lives within the boundaries of District 3 may apply. For more information contact Superintendent Doug Johnson at 509-382-2543 or at dougj@daytonsd.org.Board Member Application
Boilers and water heater installation
A warm reliable learning environment for all students was the goal for Dayton School Board members when they asked voters to support a Capital Project levy in February of 2018. As the warm fall temperatures turn to winter frost and snow the heating system has indeed been upgraded. Reliable units in the Ag Science building...
Elementary and Middle School Named Schools of Distinction
Students in two Dayton schools were recently recognized for their sustained efforts to improve their academic performance in Math and English Language Arts. The award is given by the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE). This is the 12th year CEE has recognized efforts to improve...