West Valley Innovation Center

In accordance with RCW28A.320.292 and RCW 28A.320.294, the West Valley School District #208 is providing to you this link to the Washington State Department of Health "Safety Study Hall" which has information regarding local, state, and national organizations specializing in su***de prevention, depression, anxiety, counseling, eating disorders, substance abuse, and mental health referrals for youth and adolescents: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/safety-study-hall

Innovator Spotlight:

This week, we are excited to highlight one of our hardworking innovators. Monico shared one thing he enjoys about the Innovation Center is how “basic learning is turned into experiences".

Keep up the great work, Monico! We are proud of the effort you bring every day and look forward to seeing all that you continue to accomplish!

We invite you to attend the West Valley School District Stem showcase on March 12th, from 5-7, for an enjoyable evening. Participate in various fun activities and learn more about the Innovation Center programs.

The Innovation Center is proud!

The Yakima County Auditor certified the election results on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 for the Feb. 10 election. Thank you to the West Valley community for their approval of the 4-year replacement levy. The levy will be used to fund music, drama, athletics, special education, instructional materials, and other costs that are not funded by state and federal funds. Thank you, again, to our community for their support of the replacement levy!

Congratulations to Orlando Garcia on hitting the 100 win mark.

DID YOU KNOW? – West Valley’s replacement bond and replacement levy will address student needs while keeping the tax rate in the future similar to the current tax rate.

The replacement bond will replace the high school bond that will be paid off in 2026. The replacement levy will replace the four-year levy that was approved by voters in 2022.

For both a bond and a levy for schools, voters approve a set amount that is needed. If the assessed value of property in the community goes up, the combined tax rate will go down. Schools do not get more money when the assessed value goes up. Voters approve the set amount. If the assessed value increases, the combined tax rate decreases.

The Board of Directors listened to community members who said to address student needs in West Valley while keeping the tax rate in the future similar to the current tax rate.

Ballots are due Tues, Feb. 10, 2026.

Detailed information is available via the District website: https://www.wvsd208.org/bonds-and-levies

This short informational video can be viewed via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWDs0rxvMEs

DID YOU KNOW? – Seventh Grade students at the Mid-Level Campus must walk between the Middle School and the Junior High School for class changes, every day, during the school day.

This video shares information about the state of the school's campus. The replacement bond will add classrooms, updated security cameras, gym space, and an auditorium to serve all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 in the Middle School building.

The West Valley School Board unanimously approved resolutions for a replacement bond and a replacement levy to address the facility needs and the educational needs for our students across the school district while keeping the future tax rate similar to the current tax rate.

Ballots are due Tues, Feb. 10, 2026.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxQRYUO-FU

You’re invited to join us for an informal coffee chat with our School Board members! This is a great opportunity to meet, share your thoughts, discuss our community’s needs, and explore ways we can continue working together.

Every Friday at 9:00 AM
Once a month on Monday at 4:00 PM

Register at: https://bit.ly/WVSD208coffee

Note: If there are no registrations for a session, the session will be canceled.

DID YOU KNOW? - Ahtanum Valley Elementary was built in 1950.

This video shares information about the state of the school's campus. The West Valley School Board unanimously approved resolutions for a replacement bond and a replacement levy which will address the facility needs and the educational needs for our students across the school district while keeping the future tax rate similar to the current tax rate.

Ballots are due Tues, Feb. 10, 2026.

Link to video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETvhN57isP8