In April, 58 of our talented 3rd-5th View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy graders brought the magic of Frozen Jr. to life! This year’s performance was extra special for another reason: Our very first fifth grade "Disney Kids" are graduating high school in June! ?? Frozen was VREAA’s 6th Disney musical! While the program started with the help of the Disney Musicals in Schools Foundation and Seattle Theater Group, this program is now 100% community-funded by donations! ???? This program runs on pure heart. Eleven VREAA staff members volunteer their time every Monday and Tuesday from October through March because they see the joy these musicals bring our kids. Even on the long days, these staff members will tell you that it’s impossible to leave a rehearsal without a smile! Thank you to our staff, our parent costume helpers, and our amazing community for keeping the arts alive at View Ridge!

Naval Avenue Elementary recently hosted STEM Night where students dove into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with hands-on robotics, machine-building challenges, and a special activity with our Garden Club. A huge thank you to our Naval Avenue PTA for fueling our NA Dolphins with a pizza! It was a fantastic night of learning and community.

The Renaissance High School Archery team recently traveled to Central Washington University to compete in the NASP Washington State Championship Tournament. Archery at RHS is more than just a sport; it’s part of our PE curriculum through the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP). This nationwide initiative helps our students build focus, discipline, and sportsmanship.

To celebrate Read Across America, Naval Avenue Elementary students and set set a HUGE goal for the month of March: to build a paper chain that reached from one end of the school to the other! Every single link in that chain represents 5 minutes of reading. Whether students were reading together in class or curling up with a book at home with their families, every minute helped us stretch that chain further down the halls. Read Across America is a nationwide reading celebration designed to motivate children and teens to read. Observed annually around March 2 (the birthday of Dr. Seuss), the program has evolved from a one-day event into a year-round initiative that promotes literacy and highlights diverse books, authors, and readers.