Finley School District

☀️🍴 As we come closer and closer to the end of the school year, get ready for summer by finding a free summer meal site near you! The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to children 18 and under.

Find a nearby site by entering your zip code in the site finder at https://trst.in/fozpBB or learn more at www.finleysd.org/news/what_s_new/find_free_summer_meals

One more week til the end of the 2025-2026 School Year! 🎉The last day of school for Finley School District will be Thursday, June 18 with an early release! Thank you staff, students and families for another amazing year. We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing and safe summer break!☀️✨️

As Finley School District reflects on the first year of the four-day school week, one of the most important perspectives is the voice of our students.

Here’s what some of them had to say:

“I get to practice rodeo longer than when we had two days, and I get to see my friends longer.” - Jhett, Grade 4

“I can work on homework with more time and less stress.” - Hanna, Grade 6

“I’m less tired and come to school happier.” - Jakob, Grade 7

“I have more time to get my homework done and still have time to do other stuff.” - Heidi, Grade 4

From reduced stress and better balance to more time for activities and learning, students are helping tell the story of what the four-day week has meant for Finley schools.

Congratulations again to our RVHS Class of 2026! 🎓️🎉 We are SO proud of everything this group of exceptional students has achieved in their time at Finley schools, and look forward to cheering them on as they enter the next chapter of their lives!
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Last week, Finley Elementary students got to explore a variety of careers at our annual Careers on Wheels event! 🚒🐝🚜 From truck drivers to firefighters and paramedics and even beekeepers and farmers, there was something for everyone. A HUGE thank you to all the local businesses who helped make this event possible and inspired our students to dream big about their future! 💼

Finley schools are also seeing encouraging improvements in student behavior during the first year of the four-day school week.

At River View High School:
• Disruptive referrals decreased from 54 to 36
• Total referrals decreased from 181 to 164

At Finley Middle School:
• Minor referrals dropped from 246 to 185
• Female referrals decreased from 167 to 142
• Parent conferences declined from 138 to 63

These improvements reflect a more positive and productive learning environment for students and staff.

Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open now! Join our Finley school community and experience our:
🏫 Small school feel
❤️ Great teachers
🛠️ Outstanding CTE program
📅 4-day student week

Whether your child is starting kindergarten or switching schools, learn more about registering for Finley schools at www.finleysd.org/parents_students/registration.

One of the goals of the four-day school week was to create more effective learning time for students and we’re already seeing positive results.

This year:
• Student athletes missed 35 fewer hours of instruction
• Schools experienced fewer interruptions during the instructional day
• Reduced activity absences helped students spend more time in class

More consistent classroom time means students are able to stay engaged, connected and focused on learning.

Finley School District is hiring! 🍎

We are currently accepting applications for a temporary Extended Resource Room Paraeducator position at Finley Elementary School.

📍 Finley Elementary School
🗓 Temporary Position: May, June, September & October 2026
⏰ 7 hours per day - four days a week

We’re looking for someone who is student-centered, flexible, compassionate, and committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs. This position works closely with teachers and staff to help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally.

Qualified applicants must meet Washington State paraeducator requirements. Go to https://www.finleysd.org/departments-programs/human_resources/employment_opportunities for more information.

Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.