A great experience in civic leadership and learning how our state government works firsthand!
Amanda shared practical tips and real-life examples to help students understand how budgeting decisions today can impact their futures. Students were engaged and eager to ask questions as they explored ways to set financial goals and make smart spending choices.
We are incredibly grateful to Peak Credit Union for always supporting our school district and investing in the success of our students. A special thank you to Mrs. Amanda Stevens for sharing her time and expertise to help our sixth graders build strong financial foundations!
Thank you again to Peak Credit Union for being such a valued community partner!
The smiles say it all! ❤️
Our February 7th Middle School Sweethearts Dance was an evening full of dancing, fun, and unforgettable moments. We are so proud of our students for representing our school so well and making it such a joyful event.
A big thank you to our families, volunteers, and staff who helped make this special night possible. We love seeing our community come together!
#OnalaskaStrong #SweetheartsDance #FamilyFun
💖 Middle School Sweethearts Dance – Part 1 💖
What a wonderful evening at our Middle School Sweethearts Dance on February 7th! 💃🕺
Students, families, and special guests filled the night with laughter, music, and memories that will last a lifetime. From moms and sons to dads and daughters — and even grandparents — it was so special to see our school community come together to celebrate.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so memorable! Stay tuned for Part 2! 💕
#OnalaskaPride #SweetheartsDance #MiddleSchoolMemories
Thank you to Centralia College for providing this incredible opportunity for our students!
Submitted by Ms. Ranger
📸 Photos provided by Mrs. Richardson
Our middle school students enjoyed a magical night at the Winter Wonderland Dance on January 16th! ❄️✨
📸 Photos provided by Mrs. Richardson
More moments from the Winter Wonderland middle school dance—full of music, memories, and winter fun! ❄️🎶
📸 Photos provided by Mrs. Richardson
📸 Elementary & Middle School photos by Mrs. Card and Mrs. Richardson
More Teamwork Tuesday fun from Wellness Week! Students and staff across our schools showed school spirit by wearing matching outfits with friends. 👯♂️✨
📸 Elementary & Middle School photos by Mrs. Card and Mrs. Richardson
Next, they develop and use models ✏️📐 by drawing circuit designs and predicting how different components will work together. Students then plan and carry out investigations 🔬 by testing their ideas with wires, batteries, and bulbs 🔋💡 to see what works and what does not.
Along the way, students learn that mistakes are part of the process 💭🔄. By constructing explanations and designing solutions 🛠️, they revise their designs, explain their thinking, and improve their circuits. Through hands-on learning, collaboration 🤝, and problem-solving 🧠, Mrs. Richardson’s students are building confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation in science and engineering 🚀.
ASB surprises Mrs. Richardson with an amazing gift basket.
Thank you ASB for my amazing gifts.🎁
We are proud to recognize Adan Meza, Laura Hanson, and Bennett Rogers as winners of the Middle School Science Wizard Award for Responsibility. Each of these students has demonstrated outstanding responsibility in the science classroom through their dedication, dependability, and commitment to learning. Congratulations to Adan, Laura, and Bennett on this well-deserved achievement!
Pajama Day Showdown: Part 2
The Final Trophy and the Legend Lives On
As Pajama Day rolled on, the chaos spread across the district.
Superintendent Brenda Padgett arrived dressed as an inflatable Gingerbread Man, instantly raising the stakes. It was festive, cheerful, and only slightly hazardous in doorways.
Maintenance Director Jared Stevens, the 80-year-old man who keeps this school running like a machine, remained unshaken. Spirit Week or not, the building stayed standing. A true Logger legend.
Jerry Carlson, our Food Service Director, smiled through it all like the hero he is, likely feeding half the building while imaginary competitions raged.
HR Director Alicia Clevenger stood ready. Over prepared as always. Lawsuits. Medical issues. Mental breakdowns. Pajama-related grievances. She was prepared for anything this nonsense could bring.
Meanwhile, the High School Office Staff, Sara and Samantha, wisely stayed out of it. Peace was their choice.
High School Principal and Transportation Director Mr. Pilloud was so busy handling two jobs at once that he has absolutely no idea any of this happened. And honestly, that is probably for the best.
And then there was me.
Tori.
District Office Secretary.
Sweet. Innocent. Quietly posting these stories to the website.
Or am I?
As the day wound down, emails continued to trickle in. Photos. Claims. Confidence. Pajamas everywhere.
It was early release for Winter Break. The building buzzed with excitement. Logger Pride filled the halls. The Logger Way was alive and well.
I sat there at the end of the day, waiting on baited breath. What would the outcome of Pajama Day be?
And then it happened.
Mr. Markuson.
Ms. Ranger.
And the EMS Office Staff.
They did what they have done all week.
They declared themselves the champions.
Once again.
With a giant Grand Champion trophy. Homemade, of course.
Competition where there never was one.
Judging that never happened.
Self-proclaimed champions standing proudly in their pajamas.
And somehow, it felt right.
Because at the end of the day, this week was about joy. About laughter. About community. About Logger Pride. About doing things The Logger Way.
It truly is a Great Day to Be a Logger.
And somewhere in the background, I swear I saw Logger Bob nodding in approval.
Happy Winter Break, Onalaska.
