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In-person schooling during a pandemic: not for the faint of heart

by WFIS | Nov 23, 2020 | Covid-19, Education News, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

Pat Russell, middle school principal at Mount Vernon Christian, jumped right into remote learning along with his students in March.  Get reconnected with some middle school humor as Pat shows his students how it’s done on Remote Principal-ing – Day 2.  Day...

Commitment to safely preserve the community of our school

by WFIS | Nov 20, 2020 | Covid-19, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

Back in April Erin Hart of Three Rivers Christian School in Longview shared her school’s transition to remote learning.  Erin, in addition to being a member of the WFIS Board of Directors, has supported the greater private school community throughout summer and...

Institute of Disease Modeling report reveals safe reopening of schools possible, depends on multiple factors

by WFIS | Nov 6, 2020 | Covid-19 WFIS updates, Education News, Student Resources, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

Dr. Michelle Zimmerman, Head of School at Renton Prep (a WFIS member) was interviewed by Komo News about the IDM report for the story below. Zimmerman clarified to WFIS, “All of the modeling is matching what we are seeing in action with the countermeasures we...

‘Schools Need to Be Bolder’ About Reopening, Public Health Expert Says

by WFIS | Nov 2, 2020 | Covid-19, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

Edweek by Catherine Gewertz November 2, 2020 As the coronavirus surges again in most states, thousands of school districts must figure out the safest way to educate their students. Many began the year in remote-only mode, but now face mounting pressure from parents to...

OSPI debate goes virtual on September 17

by WFIS | Sep 1, 2020 | Education News, State Board of Education, The Advocate, WFIS News

The Washing State Wire has announced it is hosting a virtual debate between the general election candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction.  The 2020 OSPI General Election Debate is scheduled for Tuesday September 17th from 7-8pm and advance registration is...

Updated Immunization Guidance for K-12 Schools from WA Department of Health

by WFIS | Aug 27, 2020 | Agencies and Committees, Ask Nancy, The Advocate, WFIS News

Yesterday OSPI sent joint guidance from DOH and OSPI to all public school superintendents. In the guidance applicable for the 2020–21 school year and K–12 programs only, DOH and OSPI state: In light of the pandemic, if a student cannot meet the immunization...
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Current Board Members

  • Auburn Adventist Academy
    Auburn Adventist Academy
    Here You Are Family
  • Concordia Christian Academy
    Concordia Christian Academy
  • Evergreen Christian School
    Evergreen Christian School
  • Evergreen Christian Spanish Immersion School (a Lynden Christian School)
    Evergreen Christian Spanish Immersion School (a Lynden Christian School)
  • La Salle High School
    La Salle High School
  • Lynden Christian Schools
    Lynden Christian Schools
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
    Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northshore Christian Academy
    Northshore Christian Academy
    National Blue Ribbon Award Winning School 2019
  • Saint George's School
    Saint George's School
    Inspiring scholars, athletes, and artists to serve and lead others.
  • Seattle Country Day School
    Seattle Country Day School
  • Seattle Hebrew Academy
    Seattle Hebrew Academy
  • St. Michael Parish School
    St. Michael Parish School
  • The Bear Creek School
    The Bear Creek School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy - Redmond
    Eaton Arrowsmith Academy - Redmond
  • Hillside Student Community School
    Hillside Student Community School
  • Northwest Christian School
    Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Preparatory Christian School
    Renton Preparatory Christian School
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Anne School
    St. Anne School
    ENRICHING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL SINCE 1923
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School
    University Child Development School
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • Governor’s office, WEA disagree about their meeting over school reopening guidance
  • How Teachers’ Unions Are Influencing Decisions on School Reopenings
  • Teachers Should Get the Covid Vaccine First
  • In-person schooling during a pandemic: not for the faint of heart
  • Commitment to safely preserve the community of our school

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