South Kitsap works to heal wounds over fractious school bond battle
With 2,600 students, South Kitsap High School is the largest in the state. The size of the school -- once a source of pride for this growing community -- has become somewhat of a burden. Some say its taken a toll on the morale of the community, but some former students have launched a campaign to turn that around. We werent passing school bonds," says Port Orchard resident Eric Worden. The energy level is getting kind of down. The latest defeat is a proposed $184 million bond to build a second high school, which failed to get the required 60% of the vote last November. Worden says the rift over the second high school has taken a toll on the morale of the community.
With 2,600 students, South Kitsap High School is the largest in the state. The size of the school -- once a source of pride for this growing community -- has become somewhat of a burden. Some say its taken a toll on the morale of the community, but some former students have launched a campaign to turn that around. We werent passing school bonds," says Port Orchard resident Eric Worden. The energy level is getting kind of down. The latest defeat is a proposed $184 million bond to build a second high school, which failed to get the required 60% of the vote last November. Worden says the rift over the second high school has taken a toll on the morale of the community.
SNAP cuts will cut off free school lunch for some kids
More than 3 million Americans are at risk of losing food stamps under a Trump administration proposal.
More than 3 million Americans are at risk of losing food stamps under a Trump administration proposal.
Tukwila teachers ready to strike if compromise on higher pay isn't met
TEA president, Brian Siegal, said teachers would strike, Friday, if both parties did not reach an agreement by Wednesday night.
TEA president, Brian Siegal, said teachers would strike, Friday, if both parties did not reach an agreement by Wednesday night.
Elbow room needed: Overcrowding still a problem in Everett classrooms
Everetts newest school superintendent, Ian Saltzman, is on tour right now, going school to school to meet with his new community.
Everetts newest school superintendent, Ian Saltzman, is on tour right now, going school to school to meet with his new community.
Washington schools not giving students enough time to eat lunch, report finds
An auditor visited 31 elementary schools across Washington and found nearly all of them are giving students less than 20 minutes to eat.
An auditor visited 31 elementary schools across Washington and found nearly all of them are giving students less than 20 minutes to eat.
Students facing environmental hardships could get a boost getting into college
Q13 News spoke with College Wise, a private company that counsels high school students through the admission process.
Q13 News spoke with College Wise, a private company that counsels high school students through the admission process.
Bernie Sanders' College for All Act would relieve $1.6 trillion of student loan
Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to stake out uncharted territory in the Democratic presidential primary, offering up a plan to completely eliminate the student loan debt of every American.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to stake out uncharted territory in the Democratic presidential primary, offering up a plan to completely eliminate the student loan debt of every American.
Tukwila teachers vote to authorize strike amid contract dispute
Teachers in Tukwila voted to authorize a strike beginning later this week if they can't come to a contract agreement with the school district.
Teachers in Tukwila voted to authorize a strike beginning later this week if they can't come to a contract agreement with the school district.
Seattle teachers agree to tentative deal with district
The union says that among other things, the contract will support competitive pay for teachers, pay for new staff like nurses and counselors, and help historically underfunded schools in poorer districts get better support.
The union says that among other things, the contract will support competitive pay for teachers, pay for new staff like nurses and counselors, and help historically underfunded schools in poorer districts get better support.
Mother furious after discovering school`s plan to put son with autism`s desk in bathroom
A woman is furious with the Bellingham School District because of how she says they treated her son: http://via.q13fox.com/dDuyK
A woman is furious with the Bellingham School District because of how she says they treated her son: http://via.q13fox.com/dDuyK
Tens of thousands of Washington students struggle with homelessness across Washington
For both parents and students, this alone can be stressful, but for thousands in our area, they also deal with the difficulties of not having a stable place to live.
For both parents and students, this alone can be stressful, but for thousands in our area, they also deal with the difficulties of not having a stable place to live.
Back to School shopping at Value Village
Back to school shopping doesnt have to break the bank and Value Village has deals for parents looking to get their kids new classroom supplies and clothing.
Back to school shopping doesnt have to break the bank and Value Village has deals for parents looking to get their kids new classroom supplies and clothing.
Back to School shopping at Value Village
Back to school shopping doesnt have to break the bank and Value Village has deals for parents looking to get their kids new classroom supplies and clothing.
Back to school shopping doesnt have to break the bank and Value Village has deals for parents looking to get their kids new classroom supplies and clothing.
Washington school bus driver faces DUI charge after student dials 911
A school bus driver in Longview, Washington faces charges of driving under the influence and reckless endangerment after a child who had just gotten off the bus called 911, claiming the driver was intoxicated, police said.
A school bus driver in Longview, Washington faces charges of driving under the influence and reckless endangerment after a child who had just gotten off the bus called 911, claiming the driver was intoxicated, police said.
STEMtree afterschool program
A new afterschool program is giving kids a headstart with science, computers and engineering.
A new afterschool program is giving kids a headstart with science, computers and engineering.
Back to School Shopping on a Budget
Savannah Scofield of Zulily joins us in studio to talk about back to school shopping on a budget
Savannah Scofield of Zulily joins us in studio to talk about back to school shopping on a budget
Mukilteo parents, students fighting for longer school lunchtime
On Monday, parents and students in the Mukilteo School District addressed their concerns to board members. Elementary students went to the podium to tell officials they only have about 10 minutes to scarf their lunch down.
On Monday, parents and students in the Mukilteo School District addressed their concerns to board members. Elementary students went to the podium to tell officials they only have about 10 minutes to scarf their lunch down.
Beating the odds: Washington elementary school gets national recognition
Across the country, statistics show that students from high-poverty, high-minority schools are less likely to succeed in the classroom and in life. A school in Auburn, Washington is bucking that trend. At Gildo Rey Elementary School, each day starts with a handshake.
Across the country, statistics show that students from high-poverty, high-minority schools are less likely to succeed in the classroom and in life. A school in Auburn, Washington is bucking that trend. At Gildo Rey Elementary School, each day starts with a handshake.
Keeping girls in school, one tampon at a time
Shelley Sleeper had no idea that some teenage girls skip school because they can't afford the feminine hygiene products they need. But she knew she wanted to help - somehow.
Shelley Sleeper had no idea that some teenage girls skip school because they can't afford the feminine hygiene products they need. But she knew she wanted to help - somehow.
Seattle Public Schools offers free immunization clinics ahead of exclusion deadline
The deadline is quickly approaching for Seattle Public Schools students to get their immunization records up to date. Come January 8th, the district won`t allow them to attend class without the required information.
The deadline is quickly approaching for Seattle Public Schools students to get their immunization records up to date. Come January 8th, the district won`t allow them to attend class without the required information.