I had a terrific time touring the school with the class of '65 during their 60th class reunion. A lot has changed since this group walked the halls. Many fun stories were shared.
The Pomas Fire continues to grow. Incident Commander Ryan Nicholls and Public Information Officer Ben Shearer provided an update to the school board Wednesday night. The fire is over 1500 acres with 280 personnel assigned. Due to the complexity of the fire, a bigger incident command team has been ordered. Stay tuned for more updates.
Incident Commander: Ryan Nicholls
Size:1060 acres Incident start date: June 13,2025
Cause: Lightning Location: 36 miles northwest of Entiat, WA Fuels: Dead and down timber
Resources: 2 crews 3 helicopters 52 overhead 1 water tender Total personnel:109
Current situation: The Pomas Fire is burning in heavy dead and down timber from the 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Winds continue to spread the fire north into Ice Creek as well as south on both sides of the Entiat River in steep terrain. Crews are reporting active spotting and group tree torching as the wind pushes the fire.
Firefighters and heavy equipment are actively reopening containment lines that were used in past fires in the Tommy Creek and Shady Pass area. Crews have also been wrapping key infrastructure, such as the Myrtle Creek bridge, with protective fire-resistant materials.
“The forest is drier now than it was in 2015. After dropping 377,000 gallons of water on it starting on day one, the fire still is actively torching out there,” said Incident Commander Ryan Nicholls. “Our main focus is life safety and protecting values at risk.”
The forecast is for warmer temperatures and windy conditions. The large amounts of dead timber in the area, winds, and low humidity with critically low fuel moistures continue to challenge safe and effective firefighting efforts.
The Southeast Washington Type 3 Incident Management team took over day-to-day operations of the incident on June 22, at 8 AM.
Evacuations: None, there are no structures or homes threatened at this time.
Closures: The Glacier Peak Wilderness on the Entiat Ranger District, including Ice Lakes, is now closed for fire operations and public safety.
Additionally, Silver Falls trail and campground are now also closed for firefighter and public safety. The fire is 12 air miles from the Pacific Crest Trail and currently poses no threat to that trail. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/area-and-trails-closure-due-pomas-fire-entiat-ranger-district
Smoke: Smoke is forecasted to be visible from nearby communities including Wenatchee,Chelan, and Winthrop. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
A big thank you to the Entiat Food Center and Tulla's Sweet Retreat for donating to this years attendance winners!
Graduation Entiat High School Stream high school sports live and on demand on any device with the NFHS Network https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/entiat-high-school-entiat-wa/evt3e7b265863
MS/HS Bands and Choirs are hosting their end-of-year Concert on Monday, June 2nd at 7:00 pm. We will also be having a Baked Potato Bar Dinner Fundraiser before the concert @ 5 pm. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased from any MS/HS Band student or at the door. Please see the attached info sheet and flyer! Hope to see many of you there! rmd.me/FkbN1s6AFh5
Thank you to the Washington State Parks department and the Chelan County sheriffs department for presenting a Paddle Safe program to our 7th and 9th graders. (9th gr. pictured here). Our kids learned about proper paddling technique, safety on the water, how to save themselves if they capsize, and of course, the importance of always wearing a life jacket. Kids had a great time.
Come help us sendoff the HS Track team to the State Meet in Yakima. Meet in front of the school Thursday at 9:00 am.
📢 **Join Our Team!** 🌟
The Entiat School District is hiring! We have the following exciting opportunities available:
**MS/HS Spanish/Multilingual/ELL Teacher, 1.0 FTE**
**Office Manager**
**Athletic Director**
**Head HS Boys Basketball Coach**
If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives and want to be part of a great team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of our school community.
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🎉 **Our New Website is LIVE!** 🎉
Hot on the heels of our app launch, we’re thrilled to announce that the brand-new **Entiat School District website** is officially **live** and yes, it’s still www.entiatschools.org
We’ve given the site a **fresh, modern look** and a **mobile-friendly design** that makes it easier than ever to stay connected, whether you're on your phone, tablet, or computer.
This is just the beginning! While the core is up and running, we’re still working hard behind the scenes to update and fine-tune all sections. If you spot anything missing or not working quite right, let us know. Your feedback and ideas are always welcome. After all, this site is for YOU: our students, families, staff, and community.
Together with our new app, this website is part of our commitment to better communication and stronger connections across the Entiat School District. We hope you love it as much as we do and we can’t wait to keep improving it with your help!
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We would like to acknowledge Officer K9 Gambit and the impact he and Officer Lewis have made on our school and community. At the BBQ this afternoon, we will be accepting donations for Gambit if anyone would like to bring in food, toys, treats, etc.
We have received information that there is a road closure north of Turtle Rock due to a traffic accident. It is reported that the road may be closed for 2-4+ hours. We are rerouting our MS Track bus and Turtle Rock bus routes up through Chelan and down the Orondo side of the river. We are contacting parents at Turtle Rock now. We ask parents of Turtle Rock students to call the school at 509-784-1800 for more information.
Jake Ostrow and Levi Renslow won their first match at the CW League Tournament 6-0, 6-3 . They defeated their next opponents from Liberty Bell in straight sets 6-3 and 6-1. In the semi-finals, they defeated a good Pateros team 6-2, 3-6, 6-4. This match ensured Jake and Levi a State Tournament berth. In the finals, Entiat fought hard but came up just short to Manson's #1 doubles team 5-7, 6-7 (5-7). Jake and Levi finished second earning themselves a spot in the District semi-finals. They will play at Eastmont, on Saturday, at 1:30 pm.
Entiat Schools invites you to our Community BBQ on Wednesday
On Friday, Mr. Jones and Mrs. Tewell took the 7th graders to Kenzie's Landing and Horselake Rd to do plot surveys after the 4th of July fire from last year. They began collecting data with the Cascadia Conservation district on the recovery of native plants and the prevalence of invasive plants following the wildfire.
Check out this fun activity for youth.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Entiat School District! It's everything Entiat School District, in your pocket.
With the new app, you can access lunch menus, events, news updates, and important alerts.
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NOTE: Our new website launches on May 14th
🌟 **Teacher Appreciation Week 2025** 🌟
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who make Entiat School District a place of growth, inspiration, and opportunity.
From early mornings to late nights, our teachers pour their hearts into shaping the minds and characters of our students. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom. 🙏 **Thank you, Entiat teachers**, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to every learner. You make a lasting difference every single day, and this week, we celebrate YOU!
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We have the following position open in the Entiat School District. To see all of our vacant positions, please visit our Employment page at www.entiatschools.org.
