West Valley School District #208

04/06/2026

In accordance with RCW28A.320.292 and RCW 28A.320.294, the West Valley School District #208 is providing to you this link to the Washington State Department of Health "Safety Study Hall" which has information regarding local, state, and national organizations specializing in su***de prevention, depression, anxiety, counseling, eating disorders, substance abuse, and mental health referrals for youth and adolescents:

Welcome to Safety Study Hall Image Created by the Department of Health in partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruc

02/23/2026

The Yakima County Auditor certified the election results on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 for the Feb. 10 election. Thank you to the West Valley community for their approval of the 4-year replacement levy. The levy will be used to fund music, drama, athletics, special education, instructional materials, and other costs that are not funded by state and federal funds. Thank you, again, to our community for their support of the replacement levy!

01/26/2026

DID YOU KNOW? – West Valley’s replacement bond and replacement levy will address student needs while keeping the tax rate in the future similar to the current tax rate.

The replacement bond will replace the high school bond that will be paid off in 2026. The replacement levy will replace the four-year levy that was approved by voters in 2022.

For both a bond and a levy for schools, voters approve a set amount that is needed. If the assessed value of property in the community goes up, the combined tax rate will go down. Schools do not get more money when the assessed value goes up. Voters approve the set amount. If the assessed value increases, the combined tax rate decreases.

The Board of Directors listened to community members who said to address student needs in West Valley while keeping the tax rate in the future similar to the current tax rate.

Ballots are due Tues, Feb. 10, 2026.

Detailed information is available via the District website: https://www.wvsd208.org/bonds-and-levies

This short informational video can be viewed via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWDs0rxvMEs

West Valley School District #208

01/20/2026

DID YOU KNOW? – Seventh Grade students at the Mid-Level Campus must walk between the Middle School and the Junior High School for class changes, every day, during the school day.

This video shares information about the state of the school's campus. The replacement bond will add classrooms, updated security cameras, gym space, and an auditorium to serve all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 in the Middle School building.

The West Valley School Board unanimously approved resolutions for a replacement bond and a replacement levy to address the facility needs and the educational needs for our students across the school district while keeping the future tax rate similar to the current tax rate.

Ballots are due Tues, Feb. 10, 2026.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxQRYUO-FU

01/15/2026

You’re invited to join us for an informal coffee chat with our School Board members! This is a great opportunity to meet, share your thoughts, discuss our community’s needs, and explore ways we can continue working together.

Every Friday at 9:00 AM
Once a month on Monday at 4:00 PM

Register at: https://bit.ly/WVSD208coffee

Note: If there are no registrations for a session, the session will be canceled.

01/12/2026

DID YOU KNOW? - Ahtanum Valley Elementary was built in 1950.

This video shares information about the state of the school's campus. The West Valley School Board unanimously approved resolutions for a replacement bond and a replacement levy which will address the facility needs and the educational needs for our students across the school district while keeping the future tax rate similar to the current tax rate.

Ballots are due Tues, Feb. 10, 2026.

Link to video:

Principal Nick Hartman shares the state of Ahtanum Valley Elementary. Make your voice heard and Vote February 2026.

01/07/2026

The West Valley High School PTSA and Senior Parents invite parents and guardians to attend a “Son’s Night Out” with their children in Grades K-8 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, 5 pm – 9 pm at West Valley Middle School. This year’s theme is RETRO GAME NIGHT! Tickets for entry and food are available via this website: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2025-sons-night-out-retro-game-night/items

01/05/2026

We’d love to get to know you better! Join one of our school board members for a casual Friday morning coffee and conversation. It’s a great chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply connect.
Starbucks (next to McDonald’s on Summitview Ave.)

Fridays, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mondays once a month (1/12/26, 2/9/26, and 3/9/26), 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

To help us plan, please take a moment to register using the form below. We look forward to seeing you there! (Starbucks, 5906 Summitview Avenue - No host coffee/drinks).
https://bit.ly/WVSD208coffee

12/12/2025

The West Valley Cheer Squad will host a Cheer Camp for children in Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5. The camp is scheduled for January 7 and 8, 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the high school. Children who complete the Cheer Camp will perform at half-time during the high school basketball game on Friday, January 9, 2026. The cost is $50 per student. Registration deadline is Friday, December 19, 2025. Families must register their child for the Cheer Camp via Skyward. All children who are registered for the camp will receive a Cheer Camp T-Shirt.

11/12/2025

West Valley School District is seeking applications from District residents interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the Yakima County Local Voters’ Pamphlet related to the District’s following ballot measures to be considered at the February 10, 2026 election: Proposition No. 1 – Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy and Proposition No. 2 – Bonds to Renovate Aging Schools and Improve Safety. Interested residents should send their name, address, email address, phone number and committee name (or which position they represent) to Ryan McDaniel, Assistant Superintendent, West Valley School District #208, 8902 Zier Road, Yakima, WA 98908 or via email at [email protected] by November 20th, 2025. The Board will take action on the appointments at its November 24th, 2025 meeting.

11/07/2025

Please consider a food donation to Ram Landing for West Valley families. Donations are accepted, Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 11:00 am, at the West Valley Innovation Center, 9206 Zier Road. Canned food is needed such as canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned beans, canned sauces, and canned soups.