In their June 2026 work session, the Waitsburg School District Board of Directors determined that, due to budget limitations, the district can no longer cover the cost of meals for Waitsburg Secondary School students who do not qualify for free/reduced meals.
This means that starting in the fall, families of students in grades 7–12 who do not qualify for assistance through the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) will need to pay for school meals.
✅ This change applies only to grades 7–12 at Waitsburg Secondary School.
✅ Meals for Waitsburg Elementary students (preschool–6th grade) will remain free.
✅ Families who qualify for free/reduced meals through the state will continue to have meal costs covered through that funding.
✅ Information on meal prices, payment options, and applications for free/reduced meals through the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) will be sent out to all Waitsburg School District families prior to the start of the school year.
Learn more on the Waitsburg School District website at www.waitsburgsd.org/article/3005835
Waitsburg School District invites families, friends, and community members to celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th grade students at the 2026 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Monday, June 8. A dessert social will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the promotion ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium.
The dessert social will provide an opportunity for families and guests to gather together, share memories, and celebrate our students before the ceremony begins. We are incredibly proud of the growth, perseverance, and achievements our students have demonstrated throughout the school year and look forward to recognizing this important milestone as they prepare to begin their high school journey.
Congratulations to the Waitsburg Middle School Class of 2026! We look forward to celebrating this special evening with our students, families, and community.
Meals will be served Monday through Friday at Waitsburg Elementary School, located at 184 Academy St. in Waitsburg, from June 22 through July 17, 2026. Please note that the program will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and lunch will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Cole, Food Service Director, by email at scole@waitsburgsd.org .
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors will hold a work session on Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 p.m. in the Library of the Elementary School. The purpose of the work session is discuss the 2026-2027 budget. There will be no action taken.
Preschool and Kindergarten Summer Camp will take place Aug. 10-13. Sign up now!
To reserve a spot for your kindergartener contact Allyson Filan at afilan@waitsburgsd.org.
To reserve a spot for your preschooler contact Eleanora Montgomery at emontgomery@waitsburg.org.
Students in grades K–6 are excited to share the music and hard work they’ve been preparing this spring. We hope families and community members will join us for an afternoon of music and celebration!
Find out what's been happening at Waitsburg Secondary School with the seventh issue of Flight Log, our student-created newsletter! Find Flight Log issues on the Waitsburg Secondary School webpage or click here to read the current issue now!
This program highlights schools across Washington that demonstrate exceptional progress in student success - and this year, only 16% of schools statewide received recognition.
Schools honored for Closing Gaps have made meaningful strides in improving outcomes for student groups, reducing performance disparities, and driving growth where it matters most. Just one year after being identified for Comprehensive Supports due to graduation rates, Waitsburg High School has made incredible progress, raising its graduation rate to more than 66.7%.
This achievement reflects the dedication, collaboration, and commitment of an entire community. Congratulations to our students, families, educators, and staff for the hard work and belief in what’s possible. This is what progress looks like!
⏰️REMINDER: Students will be released early from class this Friday, April 24 at 12:10 PM for staff professional development.
⏰️REMINDER: Students will be released early from class this Friday, March 27 at 12:10 PM for staff professional development.
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