Highly Capable Program Nominations Open
Clarkston School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 Highly Capable Program.
✔️ Anyone may nominate a student! Parents, staff, or community members.
✔️ Kindergarten nominations: January
✔️ Grades 1–12 nominations: February–March 13
Students who earned a Level 4 in both ELA and Math on the 2025 WCAP (current 4th graders) will be automatically nominated.
📄 If you know a student who may benefit from advanced learning opportunities, please complete the Highly Capable Referral Form linked below.
📅 Testing takes place in April, with results mailed to families by the end of May.
🔗 https://aptg.co/T6znry
Clarkston School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 Highly Capable Program.
✔️ Anyone may nominate a student! Parents, staff, or community members.
✔️ Kindergarten nominations: January
✔️ Grades 1–12 nominations: February–March 13
Students who earned a Level 4 in both ELA and Math on the 2025 WCAP (current 4th graders) will be automatically nominated.
📄 If you know a student who may benefit from advanced learning opportunities, please complete the Highly Capable Referral Form linked below.
📅 Testing takes place in April, with results mailed to families by the end of May.
🔗 https://aptg.co/T6znry
February 2026 Breakfast and Lunch Menu
The Clarkston School Board invites community members to join them for their monthly Clarkston Coffee Chat on Thursday, January 22, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Café LaTays (1485 15th Street, Clarkston). The Clarkston Coffee Chat provides an opportunity for community members to engage in informal, one-on-one conversations with school board members outside of the formal board meeting setting. Board Directors Chris Bunce and Dan Randles will be in attendance. Stop by any time between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. - no appointment necessary. Upcoming Coffee Chat date: February 19.
No school Monday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please note there will be no early release on Wednesday, January 21.
Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy - Remember to mail in your ballot by February 10, 2026
On February 10, 2026, a four-year replacement Education Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy will be placed on the ballot. These levy dollars will be used during the 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 school years to support essential programs, staff, and operating expenses that are unfunded or underfunded by state and federal revenue.
On February 10, 2026, a four-year replacement Education Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy will be placed on the ballot. These levy dollars will be used during the 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 school years to support essential programs, staff, and operating expenses that are unfunded or underfunded by state and federal revenue.
December Newsletter: District Updates & Highlights
CSD Robotics Scrimmage at LMS
Last night, Lincoln Middle School hosted a CSD Robotics Scrimmage, bringing together three LMS teams and robotics teams from each of our elementary schools. Students had the opportunity to collaborate, problem-solve, and showcase their robotics skills in a fun and supportive environment.
It was great to see our students learning from one another and building excitement for robotics across grade levels. Way to go, CSD robotics teams!
Last night, Lincoln Middle School hosted a CSD Robotics Scrimmage, bringing together three LMS teams and robotics teams from each of our elementary schools. Students had the opportunity to collaborate, problem-solve, and showcase their robotics skills in a fun and supportive environment.
It was great to see our students learning from one another and building excitement for robotics across grade levels. Way to go, CSD robotics teams!
Welcome back, staff and students!
NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Clarkston School District Board of Directors J250-185
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Clarkston School District Board Room
1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Clarkston School District Board of Directors may be present at the School-Based Health Center Community Information Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
No official business will be conducted, and no action will be taken at this meeting.
Clarkston School District Board of Directors J250-185
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Clarkston School District Board Room
1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Clarkston School District Board of Directors may be present at the School-Based Health Center Community Information Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
No official business will be conducted, and no action will be taken at this meeting.
📢 Community Meeting – School-Based Health Center
Clarkston School District is partnering with TriState Health to bring a School-Based Health Center to Clarkston High School!
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 CSD Board Room – 1294 Chestnut Street
We invite all families and community members to attend this informational meeting to learn more about the new center and how it will support students through:
✔ Medical care
✔ Mental & behavioral health services
✔ On-campus access to care
This project is supported through state and legislative grant funding and reflects our continued commitment to student health and academic success.
We hope to see you there!
Clarkston School District is partnering with TriState Health to bring a School-Based Health Center to Clarkston High School!
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 CSD Board Room – 1294 Chestnut Street
We invite all families and community members to attend this informational meeting to learn more about the new center and how it will support students through:
✔ Medical care
✔ Mental & behavioral health services
✔ On-campus access to care
This project is supported through state and legislative grant funding and reflects our continued commitment to student health and academic success.
We hope to see you there!
January 2026 Menu
Winter Break is here! ❄️ We hope our staff, students, and families enjoy a restful and joyful break. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 6!
School Canceled, December 17, 2025 -- Due to ongoing severe weather conditions and in the interest of staff and student safety, Clarkston School District has made the decision to cancel school.
Coffee Chat with the School Board!
📣 New School-Based Health Center Coming Soon!
Clarkston School District has selected TriState Health to operate the new School-Based Health Center on the CHS campus. The center will provide students with physical, mental, and behavioral health services to support wellness and remove barriers to care.
Renovation of the T-Building will begin soon. We’ll share updates as the project moves forward!
Clarkston School District has selected TriState Health to operate the new School-Based Health Center on the CHS campus. The center will provide students with physical, mental, and behavioral health services to support wellness and remove barriers to care.
Renovation of the T-Building will begin soon. We’ll share updates as the project moves forward!
December 2025 Menu
Career and Technical Skills Center Feasibility Study Fully Funded
Residents Sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ Committee Positions – Clarkston School District
Clarkston School District is seeking applications from District residents interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the Asotin, Garfield, and Whitman County Local Voters’ Pamphlets related to the District’s Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy to be considered at the February 10, 2026, election. Interested residents should send their name, address, email address, phone number, and committee name (or which position they represent) to: Keri Myklebust, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at Clarkston School District, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403, or via email at MyklebustK@csdk12.org by December 5, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. The Board will take action on the appointments at its meeting on December 8, 2025. Contact information for individuals appointed by the Board may be listed in the local voters’ pamphlet. For more information, please reference the Asotin County “Local Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions”, which is available here: www.asotincountywa.gov/183/Elections.
Clarkston School District is seeking applications from District residents interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the Asotin, Garfield, and Whitman County Local Voters’ Pamphlets related to the District’s Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy to be considered at the February 10, 2026, election. Interested residents should send their name, address, email address, phone number, and committee name (or which position they represent) to: Keri Myklebust, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at Clarkston School District, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403, or via email at MyklebustK@csdk12.org by December 5, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. The Board will take action on the appointments at its meeting on December 8, 2025. Contact information for individuals appointed by the Board may be listed in the local voters’ pamphlet. For more information, please reference the Asotin County “Local Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions”, which is available here: www.asotincountywa.gov/183/Elections.
Notice of Special School Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of Clarkston School District J250-185 will hold a special school board meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 4 p.m. via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82450619025.
The Board will consider and take possible action on an amendment to Resolution 25-08, adopted on November 24, 2025.
The proposed amendment is to update the resolution title from:
“Replacement of Expiring School Programs and Operations Levy”
to
“Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy.”
This is the only business that will be considered during the special meeting.
This notice is provided in accordance with RCW 42.30.080 of the Open Public Meetings Act.
The Board of Directors of Clarkston School District J250-185 will hold a special school board meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 4 p.m. via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82450619025.
The Board will consider and take possible action on an amendment to Resolution 25-08, adopted on November 24, 2025.
The proposed amendment is to update the resolution title from:
“Replacement of Expiring School Programs and Operations Levy”
to
“Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy.”
This is the only business that will be considered during the special meeting.
This notice is provided in accordance with RCW 42.30.080 of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Happy Thanksgiving
