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Wenatchee School Board closes elementary school, cuts 63 staff positions
(The Center Square) – Wenatchee School District is closing the doors to Columbia Elementary following a unanimous School Board decision on Tuesday to "ensure the long-term sustainability" of the district. Enrollment has been declining throughout the district since 2015, with around 916 students having left since then. That loss of students is paired with a loss of funding, as the state sees the two factors as intertwined, according to WSD's website. ...
Record-Breaking Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students for 2023-24 Academic Year
The Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) Foundation awarded over $714,000 in scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year, a new record that exceeds last year's total by $50,000. These scholarships benefited 288 students, with an average award of $2,400 each. The funds are crucial in supporting students' educational goals at WVC.
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