Republic School District – State Testing Information (Spring 2025–2026)
Dear Republic School Families,
This spring, students in grades 3–8 and 10 will participate in the Smarter Balanced Assessments or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).
In addition, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) or the WA-AIM Science Assessment.
These assessments are one of several tools used to measure student progress toward grade-level standards in math, ELA, and science. For 10th grade students, these assessments may also be used as part of a graduation pathway.
Assessment results help:
Identify areas where students may need additional support
Highlight opportunities for acceleration
Inform instruction at the classroom, school, and district levels
Meet state and federal requirements for monitoring student learning
Most students will complete these assessments online. Testing will take place during March, April, and May.
State Testing Schedule
3rd Grade ELA: March 24 & 26
3rd Grade Math: April 28 & 30
4th Grade ELA: April 21 & 22
4th Grade Math: April 28 & 30
5th Grade ELA: March 17 & 19
5th Grade Math: May 5 & 6
5th Grade Science: April 27
Middle School ELA (6–8): May 4–7
Middle School Math (6–8): May 11–14
8th Grade Science: April 28–30
10th Grade ELA: May 12–13
10th Grade Math: May 26–27
11th Grade Science: April 29
Additional Resources
OSPI State Testing Information: https://www.k12.wa.us
WCAP Practice & Training Tests: https://wa.portal.cambiumast.com
The WA-AIM is an alternate assessment aligned to state standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
If you have questions, please contact:
Theresa Finley, Assistant Principal
📧 tfinley@republicsd.org
📞 509-775-3173
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success.
Sincerely,
Loren Finley, Principal
Theresa Finley, Assistant Principal
Republic School District is excited to give back to our community this Wednesday, April 22 through our Earth Day Clean-Up! Students across all grade levels will be participating in projects to improve and beautify our school and community.
👉 Important Reminder for 6th–12th Grade Families:
Many of our middle school and high school students will be leaving campus with their advisors to complete clean-up projects around town. We MUST have a signed field trip permission form on file in order for students to leave campus.
If you have already received the form, please complete and return it by Wednesday at 9:00 AM.
If you have not received one, please stop by the high school office—we have copies available.
This is a great opportunity for our students to be visible in the community, give back, and show appreciation for the continued support you provide to our schools.
Thank you for helping us make this a successful and meaningful day!
Middle School T&F Sports Pictures has been changed to 4/15 at 5:15 pm. Dena ordered uniforms and they will be arriving tomorrow so athletes will have their pictures taken in their new uniforms! Yay and Goooo Tigers!
SPRING SPORTS PICTURES THIS WEEK.......
Picture order forms will be handed out today at practice. Extra forms are available in the high school office if needed.
MS/HS Track/Field Tuesday, April 14th 4:15 pm High School Gym
HS Baseball/Softball Wednesday, April 15th 4:15 pm High School Gym
http://www2.heart.org/goto/Republic Dear Families,
Our Kids Heart Challenge was a success! THANK YOU for your incredible generosity and support in making our community heart healthy while helping others. Click the image below to hear a BIG Thank You from Heart Heroes across the US!
YOU made a difference! 11 students joined our team, 2 families completed Finn’s Mission, and we raised $1,764 for the American Heart Association to help people with special hearts! THANK YOU!
We know how important it is to take care of our hearts year-round, so for additional tips and resources, visit the Parent Corner to keep your family healthy. If you haven’t completed Finn’s Mission yet, you can still log in at http://www2.heart.org/goto/Republic or download the AHA Schools app to learn Hands-Only CPR, the warning signs of a stroke and more! Thank you again for your support!
We are so proud of you! You truly deserve the honor of Student of the Week.
Thank you for your hard work, positive attitude, and big heart — you inspire everyone around you!
Prior to this field trip, Miss Bushnell's class had studied soil erosion and various methods to reduce it. For their final project, students were challenged to apply what they learned in the classroom to an outdoor scenario where they needed to protect their village from erosion during an approaching "rainstorm."
The ROAR Program would like to thank Mckenzie Hilderbrandt from Ferry Conservation District. Without the support of Ferry Conservation District and its board members, these hands-on learning experiences would not be possible.
The Archery Club is an extracurricular activity from November through March. Members meet twice a week at 7:00 a.m. to improve their archery skills and develop essential life skills such as mental focus, patience, resilience, and composure under pressure.
The Archery Club would like to thank the community for its continued support of extracurricular activities that enhance the student experience at Republic School District.
Dear Families,
Kids Heart Challenge ends soon. Help us hit our goal! 11 students have signed up, 1 family completed Finn’s Mission and together, we have raised $1,673 to help people with special hearts. Wow, thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save lives! There is still time to sign up - visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/Republic or Download the AHA Schools app to join the team!
Goals & Celebrations:
Top class gets a GLOW IN THE DARK PARTY!
FINAL WEEK CHALLENGES:
2 for 1 Mystery Gifts! For every $50 raised this week, you’ll earn TWO mystery gifts instead of one!
Any student who raises a donation THIS WEEK will be entered into a drawing to earn XL heart hero, VICTOR!
Attention Baseball/Softball Fans and Families! Tomorrow's away Softball game has been cancelled due to Wellpinit's field not being playable at this time. Also, tomorrow's baseball games and Friday's baseball games have been cancelled. These games will be rescheduled for a later time. Thank you and stayed tuned! -Dena
Republic School District is still accepting applications for the Information Technology Coordinator. Please see full job description on our website or you may call the district office for more information.