Monroe High School
“Obviously, after break, the big word is snowboarding. Harassment issues also (after the principal last fall told parents about racial incidents). There’s still a little bit of that going on – more off-campus, after school hours. I’m senior editor for the school newspaper. We published a hot issue on that finally. I’m sorting through the mail now.”
Graham Sayre,
12th grade
Pepsi wins Monroe contract
Pepsi has been selected as the Monroe School District’s pop of choice. School leaders approved the deal giving the company exclusive rights to its soft-drink vending machines.
The deal, good for up to five years, will net $321,260 for the district in commissions and exclusivity payments.
PepsiCo beat out Coca-Cola Co., which offered $283,663, and Summit Vending, at $190,027.
Starting next fall, pop sales will be banned at the district’s middle schools.
Pioneer PTSA buoys classroom needs
The Pioneer Elementary PTSA in the Arlington School District recently donated $5,000 toward campus needs.
A $4,000 donation will give each teacher $100 for classroom supplies and extra curricula.
Another $1,000 will support the science program at the school to buy supplies and equipment for use in studying nearby wetlands.
Schools can resume Capitol tours
Reservations for school tours of the Capitol Building in Olympia are being taken for the first time in two years.
Tours were suspended while the historic building, closed since June 2002, underwent a $118 million rehabilitation.
Before, as many as 600 students visited each day during legislative sessions. Tours feature information about the legislative process, as well as history of the state and building.
To make a school-tour reservation, call 360-586-8687. For more information, visit www.ga.wa.gov/visitor.
Area school boards appoint officers
Several school boards voted for new officers before taking a break for the holidays.
In Everett, Roy Yates takes Kristie Dutton’s spot as president. Dutton now is vice president, replacing Paul Roberts.
In Lake Stevens, Mari Taylor remains president while Janice Thompson replaces Bob Bernethy as vice president.
In Mukilteo, Judy Schwab remains president, and Geoff Short will serve as vice president.
Top office-holders in Marysville, Monroe, Snohomish, Stanwood-Camano and Sultan remain the same after votes among those boards.
In Marysville, Vicki Gates will continue as president and Carol Jason as vice president.
In Monroe, Tom MacIntyre remains president, and W. Dean Adams remains vice president.
In Snohomish, Tom Pendergast remains president and Jay Hagen vice president.
In Stanwood, Roger Myers remains president and Darlene Hartley vice president.
In Sultan, Craig Roesler remains chairman and Patty Fountain vice chairwoman.
Other districts are to vote on office-holders in coming weeks.
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