Education

25 SPICE grants totalling $58,266 awarded to Port Angeles schools

The Port Angeles Education Foundation has announced the award of 25 SPICE grants totalling $58,266. Supporting Projects of Innovation, Creativity and Excellence… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare launches transition practice program for new RNs

Jefferson Healthcare is launching a transition-to-practice program for newly graduated registered nurses. The 12-month program will combine clinical experiences, didactic education and… Continue reading

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend School District to host free celebration

Games, arts and crafts featured in Saturday event

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Utah deans list names local student

Camille Ortloff has been named to the Fall 2021 dean’s list at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Ortloff… Continue reading

Running Start information to be presented

Peninsula College will host information nights for its Running Start program starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. The free presentations, geared… Continue reading

Tufts dean’s list includes Port Townsend student

Tufts University has announced that Max Morningstar of Port Townsend has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Aidan Butterworth, Jason Gladfelter, Teagan Clark, Eve Burke, Jenna McGoff, Hannah Basden and Jaziel Livingston.

Port Angeles High School DECA gets gold certification

The Port Angeles High School’s chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) received gold-level certification for its school-based enterprise, the Rider Avenue store. The… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Aidan Butterworth, Jason Gladfelter, Teagan Clark, Eve Burke, Jenna McGoff, Hannah Basden and Jaziel Livingston.
Quilcene High School principal Sean Moss, left, faces a group of students who walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, protesting what they say is a lack of support for students who have been sick with COVID-19. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Quilcene High School principal Sean Moss, left, faces a group of students who walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, protesting what they say is a lack of support for students who have been sick with COVID-19. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Pictured, from left to right, Annette Wendel, board member; Academic Achievement awardees James Saskowsky, Miles Wait, Damon Gunderson, Emi Halberg, Kimberly Thompson, Gillian Wolfe, Adam Weller and Joshua Gavin; and Ray Chirayath, board president.

Port Angeles seniors recognized from academic achievement

The board of the Port Angeles Education Foundation recently recognized eight Port Angeles High School seniors for academic achievement. The annual award is presented to… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, Annette Wendel, board member; Academic Achievement awardees James Saskowsky, Miles Wait, Damon Gunderson, Emi Halberg, Kimberly Thompson, Gillian Wolfe, Adam Weller and Joshua Gavin; and Ray Chirayath, board president.

Panter graduates Georgia Tech

Kathryn Panter, of Sequim, graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology during a Dec. 18 ceremony in Atlanta. Panter earned a Master of… Continue reading

Real estate price topic of Port Angeles School Board meet

The Port Angeles School Board will consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease during… Continue reading

Soroptimists groups seek applications for Live Your Dream awards

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles’ Noon and Jet Set clubs have set Monday, Nov. 15, as the deadline for their Live Your… Continue reading

Smith graduates Georgia Tech with masters

Sean Smith, of Port Angeles, graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Smith received a Master of Science in computer science.… Continue reading

Hands on History scholarship application deadline announced

The North Olympic History Center has announced that Oct. 30 is the deadline for applications for its 2022 Hands on History scholarships.… Continue reading

National Merit Scholarship names several local students to program finals

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named several local students as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Olivia D. Carroll,… Continue reading

Southern New Hampshire University names local students to dean’s list

Southern New Hampshire University has several local students on its dean’s list and president’s list for summer 2021. Tess Hayden, of Port… Continue reading

Zollman hired as Port Angeles Education Foundation as public relations director

Shelly Robins Zollman has been hired by the Port Angeles Education Foundation as public relations director. Zollman is a graduate of Port… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Branch of 1st Security Bank make a cash donation to Jefferson Elementary School from its Stuff the Bus campaign. 

Pictured, from left to right, are John James, Tyrone Beatty, Erica Rudesill, Rhonda Kromm and Britney Martin. 

The bank has hosted the annual fundraiser for more than ten years; this year’s campaign raised more than $41,000 state-wide in cash and essential supplies, like backpacks and notebooks, for local schools.

Stuff the Bus campaign yields school donations

The Port Angeles Branch of 1st Security Bank make a cash donation to Jefferson Elementary School from its Stuff the Bus campaign. Pictured, from left… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Branch of 1st Security Bank make a cash donation to Jefferson Elementary School from its Stuff the Bus campaign. 

Pictured, from left to right, are John James, Tyrone Beatty, Erica Rudesill, Rhonda Kromm and Britney Martin. 

The bank has hosted the annual fundraiser for more than ten years; this year’s campaign raised more than $41,000 state-wide in cash and essential supplies, like backpacks and notebooks, for local schools.

Mask dispute halts Sequim School Board meeting

A Sequim School Board meeting lasted just a few minutes before a dispute between audience members and the school board president about mask… Continue reading