Clarkston School District Online Newsletter – April 2026 Edition Now Available
The Clarkston School District is pleased to announce that the April 2026 edition of our Online Newsletter is now available.
This month’s publication showcases student achievements, classroom activities, and events taking place across the district. We appreciate the continued support of staff and community members who contribute photos, stories, and updates that help highlight the great work happening in our schools.
We encourage ongoing submissions of student successes, classroom highlights, and special moments for future editions.
Community members, retirees, and others who would like to receive the newsletter directly may request to be added to our mailing list by contacting:
đź“§ myklebustk@csdk12.org
📞 509-769-6338
👉 View the April 2026 Newsletter: https://canva.link/ktvzyncmaqf3a0n
The Clarkston School District is pleased to announce that the April 2026 edition of our Online Newsletter is now available.
This month’s publication showcases student achievements, classroom activities, and events taking place across the district. We appreciate the continued support of staff and community members who contribute photos, stories, and updates that help highlight the great work happening in our schools.
We encourage ongoing submissions of student successes, classroom highlights, and special moments for future editions.
Community members, retirees, and others who would like to receive the newsletter directly may request to be added to our mailing list by contacting:
đź“§ myklebustk@csdk12.org
📞 509-769-6338
👉 View the April 2026 Newsletter: https://canva.link/ktvzyncmaqf3a0n
April 2026 Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Community Notice

🎒 Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Registration Now Open!
Clarkston School District is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
âś” Kindergarten: For children who turn 5 on or before August 31
âś” Transitional Kindergarten: For children who are not yet 5 by August 31
Families can register online now at:
👉 www.csdk12.org → Parent → New Student Enrollment
đź“… Kindergarten & TK Round-Up:
🕒 3:30–6:00 p.m.
• Heights Elementary – May 4
• Parkway Elementary – May 5
• Highland Elementary – May 6
• Grantham Elementary & Holy Family – May 7
Families will receive a letter or email with their assigned location and time.
Round-Up helps schools learn about each child’s readiness and includes activities related to hearing/vision, motor skills, concepts, and speech/language.
📎 See the attached documents for full details.
Questions? Contact Di Howell at (509) 769-5541.
Clarkston School District is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
âś” Kindergarten: For children who turn 5 on or before August 31
âś” Transitional Kindergarten: For children who are not yet 5 by August 31
Families can register online now at:
👉 www.csdk12.org → Parent → New Student Enrollment
đź“… Kindergarten & TK Round-Up:
🕒 3:30–6:00 p.m.
• Heights Elementary – May 4
• Parkway Elementary – May 5
• Highland Elementary – May 6
• Grantham Elementary & Holy Family – May 7
Families will receive a letter or email with their assigned location and time.
Round-Up helps schools learn about each child’s readiness and includes activities related to hearing/vision, motor skills, concepts, and speech/language.
📎 See the attached documents for full details.
Questions? Contact Di Howell at (509) 769-5541.


March 2026 Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Clarkston Facilities Advisory Committee Now Accepting Applications
Clarkston School District is seeking additional community volunteers to join the existing Clarkston Facilities Advisory Committee.
As a few members have concluded their service, we are inviting interested community members to apply and help continue the important work of reviewing and recommending adjustments to the district’s 25-year Capital Facilities Plan.
This committee plays a key role in ensuring every dollar spent is thoughtfully prioritized and allocated to provide the greatest possible benefit for our students, while remaining responsible to our taxpayers.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
New members will be selected no later than March 13, 2026.
Additional information, including a link to the application, is available at https://aptg.co/GSNnll
Clarkston School District is seeking additional community volunteers to join the existing Clarkston Facilities Advisory Committee.
As a few members have concluded their service, we are inviting interested community members to apply and help continue the important work of reviewing and recommending adjustments to the district’s 25-year Capital Facilities Plan.
This committee plays a key role in ensuring every dollar spent is thoughtfully prioritized and allocated to provide the greatest possible benefit for our students, while remaining responsible to our taxpayers.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
New members will be selected no later than March 13, 2026.
Additional information, including a link to the application, is available at https://aptg.co/GSNnll
The Clarkston School Board invites community members to join them for their monthly Clarkston Coffee Chat on Thursday, February 19, 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. Stop by any time between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. - no appointment necessary. Upcoming Coffee Chat date: March 19.

📚 Elementary Registration & New Student Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is Now Open!
Elementary registration for the upcoming school year is officially underway!
âś… Existing Students:
Online registration is open February 11 – April 12, 2026, through your Skyward Family Access account.
👉 Log in here:
https://www2.nerdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wclarkss71/seplog01.w
🆕 New Students:
If you already have students enrolled in CSD, you can register a new student through your Skyward Family Access account.
If you’re new to the district, please complete the New Student Enrollment application under the Family tab on our website.
👉 Start new enrollment here:
https://www2.nerdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wclarkss71/skyenroll.w
đź’» Reminder: Registration must be completed on a computer. Entries made on cell phones will be lost.
Please be sure to complete registration by April 12 to help us plan staffing and classrooms for next year.
We’re looking forward to another great year!
Elementary registration for the upcoming school year is officially underway!
âś… Existing Students:
Online registration is open February 11 – April 12, 2026, through your Skyward Family Access account.
👉 Log in here:
https://www2.nerdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wclarkss71/seplog01.w
🆕 New Students:
If you already have students enrolled in CSD, you can register a new student through your Skyward Family Access account.
If you’re new to the district, please complete the New Student Enrollment application under the Family tab on our website.
👉 Start new enrollment here:
https://www2.nerdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wclarkss71/skyenroll.w
đź’» Reminder: Registration must be completed on a computer. Entries made on cell phones will be lost.
Please be sure to complete registration by April 12 to help us plan staffing and classrooms for next year.
We’re looking forward to another great year!
❄️ Mid-Winter Break Reminder
No school Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16, for Mid-Winter Break.
Wednesday, February 18 will be a full day of school (no one-hour early release).
No school Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16, for Mid-Winter Break.
Wednesday, February 18 will be a full day of school (no one-hour early release).

Remember to Vote

Clarkston High School GEAR UP Career and Internship Fair: Connecting Students with Future Opportunities
Clarkston High School invites local businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to participate in the GEAR UP Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the CHS main gymnasium.
This event provides a valuable opportunity for students from Clarkston, Asotin, Pomeroy, and Colton high schools to explore career paths, connect with potential employers, and learn about internship opportunities. Representatives from a wide range of industries such as business, healthcare, education, sciences, social work, and behavioral sciences, will be available to discuss summer jobs, internships, and future career prospects.
Employers and organizations interested in participating are encouraged to contact Pat Sobotta at p.sobotta@wsu.edu.
Join us in helping students take their next steps toward a successful future!
Clarkston High School invites local businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to participate in the GEAR UP Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the CHS main gymnasium.
This event provides a valuable opportunity for students from Clarkston, Asotin, Pomeroy, and Colton high schools to explore career paths, connect with potential employers, and learn about internship opportunities. Representatives from a wide range of industries such as business, healthcare, education, sciences, social work, and behavioral sciences, will be available to discuss summer jobs, internships, and future career prospects.
Employers and organizations interested in participating are encouraged to contact Pat Sobotta at p.sobotta@wsu.edu.
Join us in helping students take their next steps toward a successful future!
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.
đź“„ If you know a student who may benefit from advanced learning opportunities, please complete the Highly Capable Referral Form linked below.
đź“… Testing takes place in April, with results mailed to families by the end of May.
đź”— 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.
đź“„ If you know a student who may benefit from advanced learning opportunities, please complete the Highly Capable Referral Form linked below.
đź“… Testing takes place in April, with results mailed to families by the end of May.
đź”— 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.
