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![WWPS Showcases Student Learning at the 2026 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788295147/wwpsorg/adapdhokubthtnj6wixu/3Fair2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788295147/wwpsorg/adapdhokubthtnj6wixu/3Fair2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788295147/wwpsorg/adapdhokubthtnj6wixu/3Fair2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788295147/wwpsorg/adapdhokubthtnj6wixu/3Fair2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788295147/wwpsorg/adapdhokubthtnj6wixu/3Fair2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1788295147/wwpsorg/adapdhokubthtnj6wixu/3Fair2026.jpg","width":2200}])
Walla Walla Public Schools is proud to be part of the 2026 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days and thanks all of the WWPS Building Fair Coordinators who worked hard to create engaging displays in the Education Building.
![Walla Walla Public Schools Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788274747/wwpsorg/e111vmafmu6y5qqfcj5w/SuicidePreventionMonth2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788274747/wwpsorg/e111vmafmu6y5qqfcj5w/SuicidePreventionMonth2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788274747/wwpsorg/e111vmafmu6y5qqfcj5w/SuicidePreventionMonth2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788274747/wwpsorg/e111vmafmu6y5qqfcj5w/SuicidePreventionMonth2026.jpg","width":1080}])
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for Walla Walla Public Schools to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind students, staff, families, and community members that help is available.
![REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 4 (Kid's Day at Fair) and Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day Holiday)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787343479/wwpsorg/liixqcwquhwf4n2ivsyz/NoSchoolgraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787343479/wwpsorg/liixqcwquhwf4n2ivsyz/NoSchoolgraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787343479/wwpsorg/liixqcwquhwf4n2ivsyz/NoSchoolgraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787343479/wwpsorg/liixqcwquhwf4n2ivsyz/NoSchoolgraphic.jpg","width":942}])
NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 4 (Kid's Day at Fair) and Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day Holiday)
![Friday, August 21, 2026 - Air Quality Unhealthy (outdoor activities moved indoors)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787322904/wwpsorg/zc5sg0efbvsjzzgven6d/AirQuality082126.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787322904/wwpsorg/zc5sg0efbvsjzzgven6d/AirQuality082126.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787322904/wwpsorg/zc5sg0efbvsjzzgven6d/AirQuality082126.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787322904/wwpsorg/zc5sg0efbvsjzzgven6d/AirQuality082126.jpg","width":1087}])
Friday, August 21, 2026 - Current air quality conditions are in the Unhealthy category. As a result, all outdoor activities will be moved indoors until conditions improve.
![Air Quality Reaches Very Unhealthy Level; Outdoor Activities Moved Indoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787238482/wwpsorg/attsv9hdbdvw4bj7t9q9/AirQuality082026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787238482/wwpsorg/attsv9hdbdvw4bj7t9q9/AirQuality082026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787238482/wwpsorg/attsv9hdbdvw4bj7t9q9/AirQuality082026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787238482/wwpsorg/attsv9hdbdvw4bj7t9q9/AirQuality082026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787238482/wwpsorg/attsv9hdbdvw4bj7t9q9/AirQuality082026.jpg","width":1563}])
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Walla Walla Public Schools is closely monitoring deteriorating air quality conditions in our community. Air quality has now reached the Very Unhealthy level.
![Superintendent Gauyan Starts the School Year with a First-Day Bus Ride]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787174883/wwpsorg/zene9exbl1zfewk2fpe9/Benfirstdaybusride081826.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787174883/wwpsorg/zene9exbl1zfewk2fpe9/Benfirstdaybusride081826.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787174883/wwpsorg/zene9exbl1zfewk2fpe9/Benfirstdaybusride081826.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787174883/wwpsorg/zene9exbl1zfewk2fpe9/Benfirstdaybusride081826.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787174883/wwpsorg/zene9exbl1zfewk2fpe9/Benfirstdaybusride081826.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787174883/wwpsorg/zene9exbl1zfewk2fpe9/Benfirstdaybusride081826.jpg","width":2200}])
Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan was up bright and early on the first day of school, catching a school bus at a neighborhood bus stop and riding to Berney Elementary to welcome students and families as they began the 2026-2027 school year.
![2026-2027 School Year Start Dates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786727740/wwpsorg/v2pz7s4zcak84w86o0pc/FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786727740/wwpsorg/v2pz7s4zcak84w86o0pc/FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786727740/wwpsorg/v2pz7s4zcak84w86o0pc/FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786727740/wwpsorg/v2pz7s4zcak84w86o0pc/FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":890}])
Walla Walla Public Schools is excited to welcome students and families for another great year of learning, growth and opportunity.
![Staff Come Together for SEL Summit to Focus on Student Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786663727/wwpsorg/qgawyobrympssazgcgcs/SELSummit2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786663727/wwpsorg/qgawyobrympssazgcgcs/SELSummit2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786663727/wwpsorg/qgawyobrympssazgcgcs/SELSummit2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786663727/wwpsorg/qgawyobrympssazgcgcs/SELSummit2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786663727/wwpsorg/qgawyobrympssazgcgcs/SELSummit2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786663727/wwpsorg/qgawyobrympssazgcgcs/SELSummit2026.jpg","width":2200}])
Today, Walla Walla Public Schools staff came together at Walla Walla High School for the SEL Summit – Walk in Their Shoes, a full-day professional learning experience designed to strengthen support for students while fulfilling Washington state’s required Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training.
![Reminder! District Office and Schools Closed August 13 for Staff Learning Conference Focused on the Student Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786028681/wwpsorg/mjxdqzlg8jxy8p7nanxo/SELSummitLogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786028681/wwpsorg/mjxdqzlg8jxy8p7nanxo/SELSummitLogo.jpg","width":397}])
On Thursday, August 13, the Walla Walla Public Schools district office and all schools will be closed as employees participate in a full-day professional learning conference designed to strengthen support for students and fulfill Washington state's required Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training.
![Qmlativ now LIVE for families and students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786133578/wwpsorg/ngi3cbg9jlabf1satogi/SkywardQmlativsm.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786133578/wwpsorg/ngi3cbg9jlabf1satogi/SkywardQmlativsm.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786133578/wwpsorg/ngi3cbg9jlabf1satogi/SkywardQmlativsm.jpg","width":604}])
The transition from Skyward to Qmlativ continues to roll out smoothly. Families and students now have access to Qmlativ.