Colville High School

On Thursday, May 1st, from 10:45am-12:15pm, students in the CHS Electronics classes offered their Electronics Showcase '25. This interactive science-fair-type event was open to parents and other guests as well as offered to high school students and staff. Student projects included electronic games (with prizes), IR remote controlled cars, 8-bit binary adders, LED cubes, a laser "trip wire" and many other student creations. Students discussed their challenges and success with the guests and demonstrated pride in their work and professionalism in their presentation. Great work Hawks!

The Colville Skills Center Fish Hatchery worked with WDFW to deliver 1,100 pounds of fish to Deep and Sacheen Lakes last week. They are also delivering over 5,000 trout to individual homeowners this spring.

This week, Hofstetter Elementary 2nd graders had a special trip to the high school greenhouse! CHS Floriculture students did an amazing job hosting and sharing their plant knowledge with these curious young learners. It was a great day of hands-on learning, smiles, and budding green thumbs!

The Colville High School FFA Forestry team competed at the State FFA Forestry CDE on April 24, 2025. We have two teams. Colville 1 placed 1st and Colville 2 placed 11th. There were 18 teams and 14 schools, and 74 individuals represented. Students were tested on both hands-on skills and general knowledge. Students were tested in chainsaw parts and troubleshooting, compass and pacing, map interpretation including writing legal descriptions, tool identification, tree disorders and a general knowledge test. Colville 1 received a perfect score on the timber cruising section. According to Bill Barrigan, a forester who set up the plot, it is the first time he can ever remember that happening. He was beaming that Colville students achieved that. The top team in the state earns the right to represent WA FFA at the National contest. Congratulations to Hailey, Kendra, Emma, Colton, and Kelsea who will represent Washington at the National FFA Forestry contest in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 2025. Below are the individual placings from the state contest. These students have worked really hard. Please help me congratulate them. Hailey Leaden 1st place Kendra Lewis 2nd place Emma Newby 4th place Colton Hansen, 8th place Kelsea Lewis, 10th place Patrick Wolf, 13th place Neven Eslick, 22nd place Aurora Moore, 43rd place

Mark your calendars for the CHS Greenhouse Open House and Plant Sale!

Mrs. Cecil and her AP Biology students visited an active forest management site guided by Vaagen Bros. Lumber forester Josh Anderson. Students were able to witness how responsible management can increase the health of local ecosystems, reduce wildfire risk, increase biodiversity, and increase the health of nearby streams. Thank you Vaagen Bros. Lumber and Josh Anderson for showing our students the real world application of their studies!

The Hofstetter 2nd grade classes were thrilled to visit our Fish Hatchery program recently. They enjoyed visiting several stations that the high school students had planned for them. The stations included a fish print art station, observing the incubation room, and 'petting' the big rainbow trout. Getting splashed is always an added bonus! Atta way Hawks!

Mrs. Titus' CHS Leadership classes went to Panorama today and helped host the Spring Family Engagement Event. The CHS Leadership students planned, built, and hosted all of the games for the TK and preschool students in the gym. Everyone had a great time. Atta way Hawks!

Check out this cool video created by the CHS Video Production class to advertise the CHS Formal Thrift Event founded by CHS Junior Campbell Thompson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shI6TXHQY4c&ab_channel=ColvilleHSVideoProduction

VOLUNTEERS: We are still looking for community volunteers to participate as role players in our multi- agency Active Shooter exercise on June 20, 2025. We are looking for volunteers in three different roles. 1. A “Runner”. Runners will be set to evacuate the building as first responders enter the building. First Responders will be tasked with gathering little bits of information as you exit and they enter. 2. An “Injured”. This role player will be placed in the school as an injured person. First Responders will be tasked with locating/addressing you and your injuries. 3. A “Barricaded”. This role will simulate a locked down classroom. First Responders will be tasked with locating you and escorting you out of the building. This exercise will run two scenarios and simulate the events of an active shooter for our first responders and staff that are dedicating their time and resources to train. A full lunch will be provided between scenarios. We hope to fill the school with as many volunteers as possible. Please reach out to Tim Woodward at tim.woodward@colsd.org if you would like to participate or have any questions /concerns. Thank you!

The Colville School District wishes you a safe and restful Spring Break - April 7th to the 11th! Students return to school April 14th!

The Colville School District wishes you a safe and restful Spring Break - April 7th to the 11th! Students return to school April 14th!

On April 2nd the forestry class attended the Stevens County Conservation District Forestry Contest at Douglas Falls. Students were tested on tool identification, compass and pacing, chainsaw parts and troubleshooting, forest disorders, map reading, knowledge exam, tree Identification and timber cruising. Our students rocked it! There were 5 schools represented with over 40 participants. Thank you to the Stevens County Conservation District, donors, and volunteers who orchestrated this event! Placings are as follows: Top three individuals 1st Kendra Lewis-CHS 2nd Hailey Leaden-CHS 3rd Emma Newby-CHS Top three teams 1st Colville 1 (Hailey Leaden, Emma Newby, Kelsea Lewis, Kendra Lewis, and Colton Hansen) 2nd Colville 2 ( Jaymin Mulder , Nevin Eslick, Aurora Moore, Kestin Gibbons and Patrick Wolf) 3rd Garfield-Palouse Chainsaw 1st Kendra Lewis-CHS 2nd Kelsea Lewis-CHS 3rd Jaymin Mulder-CHS Compass and Pace 1st Jaymin Mulder-CHS 2nd Patrick Wolf-CHS 3rd Kestin Gibbons-CHS Map 1st Hailey Leaden-CHS 2nd Jaymin Mulder-CHS 3rd Colton Hansen-CHS Tree Identification 1st Kendra Lewis-CHS 2nd Morgan Lente-Garfield Palouse 3rd Hailey Leaden-CHS Timber Cruising 1st Colville 1 2nd Kettle Falls 3rd Colville 3 Tool Identification 1st Kestin Gibbons-CHS 2nd Aurora Moore-CHS 3rd Hailey Leaden-CHS Tree Disorders 1st Emma Newby-CHS 2nd Kelsea Lewis-CHS 3rd Kendra Lewis-CHS Knowledge Exam 1st Tanner- Davenport 2nd Kendra Lewis-CHS 3rd Colton Hanssen-CHS

The CHS Counseling team is proud to announce the debut of the "Counselor's Corner Newsletter". Go to www.colsd.org and click on Colville High School and then Counseling or follow the link below. "We are so excited to announce the first edition of your Colville High School, "Counselor's Corner" newsletter! We want to share updates, highlight important programs, and offer tips and resources to support students' emotional and academic well being." Mrs. Amich, Mr. Cleveland, Mrs. Hedrick, and Mrs. Smith. https://www.colsd.org/o/chs/page/counseling

Thank you to the incredible Colville School District Maintenance Team! They’ve been hard at work installing a brand-new electronic sign in front of our high school and it’s going to be amazing! Their dedication, skill, and hard work make a big impact on our campus and community and their hard work does not go unnoticed. We can't wait to see the finished product light up and share all the latest school news and events! Thank you for everything you do to keep our district looking great!

The Colville School District will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 31. This is a non school day for students. If you have questions or need to schedule a conference, please call your student's school office. Thank you!

Spring has SPRUNG! 🌸 Do you have any formal wear gathering dust? Consider donating your unwanted new or gently used dresses, suits, or accessories to the CHS Formal Thrift: Prom Edition! Check out the photos below for all the details. Thanks for supporting this fantastic event!

Spring has SPRUNG! 🌸 Do you have any formal wear gathering dust? Consider donating your unwanted new or gently used dresses, suits, or accessories to the CHS Formal Thrift: Prom Edition! Check out the photos below for all the details. Thanks for supporting this fantastic event!

The Colville FFA Trap team traveled to Kettle Falls over the weekend. There were 26 squads from 9 schools at the meet. All of the Colville members did very well! Team 1 placed 5th and Team 2 placed 17th. Great job Hawks!

On March 7 and 8 Colville FFA advisor Ivy Nelson took five FFA members to the Moses Lake FFA Leadership Series Conference. Students learned how to make connections with people around them and how those connections help them reach personal, community, or world goals. They talked about being trustworthy and the power of working together with a focus on communication. Great work Hawks!