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  • FFA, Ag Program remains important to the school district

    Rob Roettger-Superintendent of Lind, Ritzville Schools|Updated Feb 6, 2014

    As superintendent, it is my sincere hope that I have helped create a culture where our parents and community feel comfortable with our system and that they can bring questions, comments, or concerns to any of our school personnel. I believe it is essential that individuals have the opportunity to discuss issues that may exist with the appropriate staff member within our system. Then, if an individual is not satisfied with the initial response they receive, there is always the opportunity to discuss the situation further with... Full story

  • Track project update at Jimmie Snider Field

    Rob Roettger-Superintendent of Lind, Ritzville Schools|Updated Sep 19, 2013

    As we near completion of the track project at Jimmie Snider Field, I would like to provide an update on the work that has been done and the rationale for decisions that were made during the project. The project: A capital levy was passed last November, which allowed the district to collect $195,000 per year during the 2013 and 2014 calendar years. The total amount of the capital levy was $390,000. In addition, the district received a donation of $130,000 from Project 56. The combination of the two funds allowed for a total...

  • Late start/early release provides for staff collaboration

    Rob Roettger-Superintendent, Lind, Ritzville Schools|Updated Apr 19, 2012

    Currently, as school districts, we are considering the implementation of a weekly release time during the 2012-2013 school year. I want to take this opportunity to discuss the structure, as well as the purpose and importance, of weekly release time for our staff members and our system as a whole. Beginning in the fall of 2012, we are proposing to utilize either a weekly late start on Monday mornings or an early release on Wednesday afternoons. A Monday morning late start would mean that school would start at 9:35 instead of...