Republic School District #309

Parents, As we wrap up the school year, we want to remind families of students in all grades, but especially 6–12 to have conversations with their children about returning all school-issued items. This includes textbooks, library books, Chromebook devices and chargers, locks, uniforms, and any other materials or equipment that belong to the school district. It's not too late to turn in missing items. Please note: Any item that is not returned, or is turned in damaged, broken, or destroyed, will be added to the student’s fine list. These fines must be resolved before the start of the next school year. Encouraging your student to gather and check the condition of their school items now can help avoid any surprises or unnecessary charges later. Thank you for your attention and continued support as we work together to close out the year successfully!

Just a reminder that tonight at 6 pm is the Spring Sports Awards for High School Track & Field, Baseball and Softball. See you all at the Elem Cafeteria tonight at 6 pm!

After completing their unit on Washington State geology, Mr. Avila’s 4th grade class took a field trip to the Dry Falls Interpretive Center. There, Ranger David McWalter guided students through an exploration of the dramatic geologic history of the region. The class learned about the cataclysmic Missoula Floods and how these powerful events helped shape the channeled scablands of eastern Washington. #RepublicElementary #WashingtonStateParks #WashingtonGeology #MissoulaFloods

The months of May and June were full of hands-on learning for Republic Elementary students and the ROAR program. In early May, Mrs. Starr and Miss Bushnell’s class visited Katy Thornton’s Kait’s Crates orchard. There, students explored the life cycle of apple and pear trees and learned how fruit travels from orchard to grocery store. The visit offered a firsthand look at local agriculture and helped students connect what they eat to where it comes from. #KaitsCrates #RepublicElementary #ROARProgram #OutdoorLearning

The last day for students is Friday 6/13 and students are released at 11:30AM. Beginning Monday 6/16 and throughout the summer, the school district will be open Monday-Thursday 8:00-3:00PM. We hope our students, staff, and families have an amazing summer break!

8th Promotion will be Thursday, June 12th at 6pm in the high school gym.

Would you like to be a part of our Tiger Team? Here is you perfect opportunity! We are looking for a Cheerleading Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Job description can be found on our website under open positions, OR please feel free to call the district office 509-775-3173. We look forward to having our cheer squad cheer on our athletic teams.

Republic School District would like to Congratulate Matt Short who has been named HS Head Boys Basketball Coach and Zach Gianukakis as HS Assistant Boys basketball coach for the 2025-2026 school. Zach was also named as the JH Head Boys Basketball coach. We look forward to working with both of them next year. Another congratulations goes to Kerri Clark who has been named our Athletic Events Coordinator, she will assist Norm Gaston (Athletic Director ) for our 25-26 school year. Go Tigers!!!

Tonight at 6 pm, down Main Street, we will welcome home our Track and Field Athletes from State! Please line the streets and give them a shout for all their outstanding performance at State. There were 9 medals in all for the Republic Tigers and David Jackson is not only the State Champion in the 100m but also the 200m! Please join us in celebrating these student athletes at 6 pm as they travel down Main St. Thanks and GOOOOO Tigers!

This just in!! 11th grader, David Jackson, just broke the stadium record at STATE and is the Boys 1B STATE CHAMPION! It’s a great day to be a Republic Tiger folks!Congrats to David, his coaches and his family! We are LOUD. We are PROUD. We are TIGERS!

Boys Summer Basketball

Here is the link to the NFHS Network to watch Day 1 , of the Track & Field State Championship, in Yakima. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wiaa-wa/gam0608135eed Blake Olson runs the 1600m at 5 pm Gabby Gliddon runs the 1600m at 5:40 pm David Jackson runs the 100m at 6:10 pm You got this Tigers! Leave it all on the track!

Good morning Tiger Fans and Families! Due to the Track & Field Team being at State this week, we are changing the date of the High School Spring Sports Awards from tonight to June 11th at 6 pm. If you have any questions please call 775-3171 ext. 107. Thanks and GOOOO TIGERS! -Dena

Information regarding Summer Volleyball for grades 6th-12th

Attention Tiger Fans and Families! Today at 11 am, we will have a send off for our Track athletes who have qualified for STATE in Yakima! Feel free to come to the school parking lot and listen to the band as they play the Republic fight song or line the streets and give them a shout as they cruise by while being escorted by the county's finest! We are LOUD. We are PROUD. We are TIGERS!! See you at 11 am!

We have open Coaching positions for the 2025-2026 School Year!!! We are accepting applications for a Head Softball Coach and an Assistant Volleyball coach!! Please contact Norm Gaston (25-26 Athletic Director-ngaston@republicsd.org) OR Human Resources (509) 775-3173.

Hot off the press!! Senior, Evelyn Phillips, has signed/committed to wrestle for Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon. Evelyn Phillips is the 2025 1B/2B/1A Wrestling State Champion. Evelyn will travel this July to North Dakota (for the second time) to wrestle at Nationals for the title of "All American". Evelyn will be graduate from RHS on June 7th with high honors. Congrats, Evelyn! Your work ethic and commitment to excellence is impressive! GOOOO Mountaineers!

The Republic School District will be closed Monday 5/26 in honor and recognition of Memorial Day.

Friday May 23rd, 2025. We will be running a double route for the Bear/Rabbit bus for the afternoon. route. This will put the students on the Rabbit route approximately 1 hour late. Please call the District Office if you have any questions. As always we thank you for your patience.

Junior, David Jackson, named WIAA Athlete of the Week Jackson captured first place in both the 100m and 200m at the NE 1B League Championship, setting personal bests of 11.29 and 23.26 seconds, respectively. His times currently rank him 2nd in the state among 1B athletes, showcasing his elite speed and competitive edge. Congratulations, David!