Jim Kuehnle was a Spokane Valley businessman, community leader and legislator who raised his family and conducted his business in the East Valley School District for more than twenty years. Mr. Kuehnle adamantly believed that reward should be based upon merit; that people should be compensated in direct proportion to quality of work. Because of his heart for excellence in education, it was his desire to enhance the earnings of outstanding teachers in a way not provided by the existing salary schedule. The intended use for the teacher awards is for professional or personal growth. Through this award, his intent was to recognize teachers with high standards and excellent performance. Recognized individuals are: Outstanding, Dedicated, Motivated, Honest, Caring, Hardworking, and Diligent in covering assigned curriculum, respected by students, staff and patrons. In addition, the teacher has excellent classroom control, high expectations for student behavior while also holding students and self accountable.
We are proud to announce the 2022-2023 Jim Kuehnle Outstanding Educators are:
Kim Boulton - EVMS Science Teacher
Nicole Brown - Trentwood 6th Grade Teacher
Kelli Shanholtz - Otis Orchards 4th Grade Teacher
Please help us in congratulating these outstanding educators! Together, we are East Valley!
East Valley's very own Neale Rasmussen (Executive Director of Business Services) and Melissa Larsen (Business Manager) recently received recognition at the annual Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) from the State Auditor's Office. Neale and Melissa were recognized with the 'State Auditor's Stewardship Award' for their outstanding accomplishments in accountability, transparency, and good stewardship of public resources towards a shared mission of government that works better to earn greater public trust. Congratulations Neale and Melissa!
Together, We are East Valley!
Hey Knights! The school year is winding down which means next week is going to be busy! Be sure you check out the bell schedules for each day! These will also be posted on the TVs around the building.
East Valley High School FFA students showed their livestock at the 88th Annual Junior Livestock Show in Spokane this month.
Pigs: Keeli Holestin, Bryson White, and Ryne Wagemann
Sheep: Lacey Jacobsen, Rilynn Frye, Grace Utecht, and Nicole Hornbuckle
Goats: Rachel Smiley
Steer: Bentley Beal
Heifer: Payton Miller
All of the students earned blue ribbons. Grace Utecht and Rilynn Frye both earned a Reserve Grand Champion.
FFA Market Lamb Reserve Champion
Rilynn Frye, East Valley FFA, 142 lb. sold for
$8.00 to Avista & Bison Tire
FFA Lamb Fitting & Showing
Fr/So FFA Reserve Champion
Rilyn Frye, East Valley
FFA Jr/Sr FFA Reserve Champion
Grace Utecht, East Valley
Way to go Knights!
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Spokane Home Builders Association hosted a construction camp at East Valley High School. This gave juniors and seniors the opportunity to meet and work alongside local builders and remodelers for a one day shed building event. Thank you to everyone that participated and a huge thank you to the Spokane Home Builders Association for giving students this wonderful hands on opportunity to explore these career paths!
A Middle School Social Studies Course Design and Instructional Materials Adoption Committee was convened to thoroughly review 7th and 8th-grade resources. Community members are invited to review the proposed core instructional materials for middle school social studies adoption. The recommendations for approval are as follows:
7th Grade - Washington State History Open Educational Resource (OER), Educurious - Copyright 2021
8th Grade - History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism Third Edition, Teachers Curriculum Institute (TCI) - Copyright Print 2023/Digital 2022
The materials will be available for community viewing from Tuesday, June 6 - Monday, June 12, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please contact Michele Chavez at 509.241.5011 for the opportunity to review the instructional materials and provide public comment.
Earlier this month our FFA team participated in the FFA State Convention. Huge congratulations to the entire team for their representation of East Valley. Along with that we want to give a special shout out to the following members for their accomplishments:
Tiffany Altermatt for earning her State FFA Degree
Grace Utecht for placing 4th in the Cooperative Quiz where she also won $100
Keeli Holestine for competing in the Agricultural Education Contest and putting forth a massive amount of effort
Bentley Beal for competing in the Agricultural Education Contest and serving as moral support for the entire team
Additionally, the horse evaluation team took 7th place at the state contest in April and were recognized on stage during this convention.
Congratulations on your many accomplishments FFA!
Headed to the Regional Track Meet in Ephrata tomorrow? Tickets can only be purchased online. No cash/check accepted at the gate.
Congratulations to Logan Hofstee on her selection as the Spokane Youth Sports Finalist for the Metro High School Girls Athlete of the Year. The event honoring all of these athletes will be held on June 20, 2023, at 6 pm at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.
Congratulations to the following Senior Athletes! TENNIS: Jade Gregerson, Caity Hautala, Audrey Lilya, Tina Ngo, Madi Waits and JR Exchange Student Amalie Wandall. SOCCER: Raymond Bailey, Nolan Fracz, and Daniel Yeromenko. SOFTBALL: Kenzie Ervin and Sahara Hinckley.
The East Valley High School Strolling Strings playing at the WASBO (Washington Association of School Business Officials) Annual Conference on May 3, 2023!
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at the ABC Trades Night on May 3, 2023! We had so much fun watching participants and learning about the various jobs in the trades industry. If you weren't able to check out this amazing opportunity, we hope to see you next time!
The FFA Livestock Evaluation Team, consisting of Grace Utecht, Keeli Holestine, Rilynn Frye, Bentley Beal, Ryan Wageman, and Bryson White, competed on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the WA State FFA Livestock Evaluation Contest. The team placed 14th overall after taking a test, evaluating eight animal classes, completing a team scenario, and giving three sets of oral reasons. East Valley's top individual student was Grace Utecht, who placed 37th out of 211 students. Congratulations to East Valley's FFA!
Please join us on May 19 & 20 for the East Valley FFA Plant Sale!
At long last, East Valley's new ballfields were ready for play! The Knights downed the visiting Clarkston Bantams 8-3 in the inaugural game on May 4, 2023. Proud of our kids and our community! Together, we are East Valley!
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at the first Healthcare Discoveries Trades Night on April 27. We had a blast getting to know the vendors and the work they do on a daily basis. We can't wait to do this again!
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at the first Automotive Trades Night on April 19. We had a blast getting to know the vendors and the work they do on a daily basis. We can't wait to do this again!
Members from the EVHS FFA team competed at the Washington Horse Evaluation in Ellensburg last week. The contest consisted of a test, an evaluation of six classes of horses, and two sets of oral reasons. Team members included Rachel Metge, Ruth Metge, Tiffany Altermatt, Nicole Hornbuckle, and Lacey Jacobsen. Overall the team placed 7th. Congratulations!
Mark your calendars! The EVHS FFA Plant Sale is coming May 19th & 20th!
Please help us to congratulate Jaylin Brown for recently winning the WASA Student Leadership Award! This award recognizes student leaders who have created or played a significant leadership role in initiatives or programs that promote access, equity, or social justice in their schools and communities. Congrats Jaylin!
