Education Briefs

Donate supplies to Pioneer students

The Pioneer School District hosts a “Stuff the Bus” event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, 3 and 4 at the Shelton Walmart.

People can donate school supplies and place them on a bus. The supplies go directly to the district’s students for use in their classrooms. A list of suggested donation items is at http://www.psd402.org.

Money donations for additional school supplies can be made through the Pioneer Community Kiwanis Foundation by contacting Pam Harrell at 360-490-0954 and [email protected].

Shelton student making WSU grade

Shelton native AB Gammons earned a spot on the President’s List for two semesters at Washington State University. Gammons is majoring in graphic design and cybersecurity.

School surplus sale includes desks, books

The Shelton School District hosts a surplus sale from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 in the Old Mountain View Elementary School gym, 530 E. K St.

At its June 25 meeting, the Shelton School Board voted to declare many items surplus, including books, desks, bookshelves, storage units, cabinets and chairs.

Position on Shelton School Board

The deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 16 to apply for an open position representing District 1 on the Shelton School Board.

The appointment to the five-member board extends to the November 2025 election, when the position will appear on the ballot to fulfill the rest of the two-year unexpired term through 2027.

At the June 25 Shelton School Board meeting, Karla Knudsen-Johnson announced she was resigning. The Shelton School Board appointed Knudsen-Johnston to replace Marilyn Ward after Ward moved out of her district in June 2022. In November 2023, Knudsen-Johnston was elected to a new term after defeating challenger Brandi L. Housh with 68% of the vote.

To be eligible, applicants must reside within District 1. If you aren’t sure whether you live in the district, contact the Mason County Elections Office. Applicants must by a U.S. citizen, a qualified voter, and be able to read and write the English language.

Applications are available at the school district’s website. They can be filled out and sent to Melinda Lahti, Superintendent’s Office, Shelton School District, 700 S. 1st St., Shelton 98584 or emailed to [email protected].