Student Art Contest Opportunity

Our Roots (Raíces) Student Art Contest Students of all ages are invited to participate in the Our Roots (Raíces) Student Art Contest , a regional student art show in partnership with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program from ESD 123 and Tri-Cities LULAC. Theme : Raíces (Roots) — exploring identity, culture, and where we come from Eligibility : Open to students enrolled in local elementary, middle, high schools, and local colleges Artwork Due:  March 31, 2026 (deliver to Margarita Alaman at ESD 123 or request a pick up from your school building) Art on Exhibit : April 10 – June 5, 2026 at The REACH Museum in Richland, with a family celebration on May 5 Learn more and register here For questions, contact Margarita Alaman at malaman@esd123.org or Noemi Simental at portugal.noemi@gmail.com Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Rd | Kennewick, WA 99337 PH: 509-586-3217 | WWW.FINLEYSD.ORG Nondiscrimination Statement

Wednesday, Feb 11 2026

January 2026 Around Finley Schools

Thank you, Finley School Board! January is National School Board Appreciation Month, and we are excited to celebrate our dedicated and community-driven school board at Finley School District. Thank you to our board members: Chris Knighten, Jayme Finch, Rory Bush, Laramie Holden, and McKenzie Kennedy-Slatick. Your efforts make a lasting difference, and we’re so grateful for all that you do! Athletics Update RVHS Panthers We have reached mid-season for winter athletics at the high school. The girls varsity basketball team is 1-1 in league play and 3-7 overall. The boys varsity basketball team is 1-1 in league play and 3-7 overall. The regular season for both teams ends January 30 with playoffs to follow. The girls and boys wrestling season is going great. Both teams traveled to tournaments over the holiday break, with Carter Pease taking 1st place in one of those tournaments. The regular season ends January 24 with districts to follow.  The cheer team competed for a spot to state over the holiday break. They finished 2nd but did not qualify for state, although they plan to try again this season. FMS Falcons Girls basketball has begun at Finley Middle School. The 8th grade team is coached by Katie Suituno, while the 7th grade team is coached by Rob Hayfield. Their games begin on January 22. Finley Elementary School Ag Day at the Elementary Before winter break, Finley FFA members brought agriculture to life for Ms. Merkley's and Mrs. Witt's 4th grade classrooms at Finley Elementary. High schoolers taught the younger students how holiday favorites like turkey and cranberries connect to agriculture, with food samples to make real-world connection for each item. They even ended the day by making pumpkin pie in a bag! Read more about Ag Day at the elementary school on the FFA news page.   Winter Assembly Things got a little messy at Finley Elementary's Winter Assembly when two students scored the ultimate honor of being able to pie Mr. Aguilar and Principal Kinne for showing up for the Helping Hands Food Drive. Students filled the room with holiday cheer showing up in festive outfits or cozy pajamas and singing joyful songs, making it the perfect send-off before winter break! Finley Middle School Service Dogs at FMS Once a month, service dogs visit Finley Middle School during lunch to give students a chance to recharge and relax with their furry friends. River View High School Reality Fair This month, RVHS seniors participated in the annual Reality Fair, an interactive event designed to give students hands-on experience with real-world financial decision-making. With the support of local community volunteers and WSECU, students navigated real-world scenarios, such as getting a monthly salary, paying student loans, selecting phone plans, and balancing everyday expenses, all while learning about the impact of their choices. Thank you to our community volunteers and partners who helped make this event possible and provided our students with a valuable and engaging learning experience.   Mock Interviews Students in Mrs. Ward’s Reality Class practiced real-world interview skills before winter break, everything from resumes and cover letters to professional dress and communication. With help from amazing community volunteers, our students gained confidence and valuable feedback for their futures. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our students! FCCLA Updates FCCLA December News December was filled with fun and community service for Finley FCCLA between volunteering with Helping Hands, sharing information at the community lighted parade, and holding their annual lock-in and sock exchange. This month, members are will be attending a STAR events regional competition and joining in another retirement home visit for the new year. Read the full December FCCLA wrap-up here. Mark It On Your Calendar! January 21 - Kindness Week Kick-off at Finley Elementary School January 21 - 7th Grade Predator Prowl Project Night, Finley Middle School, 5:30 p.m. January 22 - End of the First Semester January 22 - Finley Food Pantry, Finley Community Center, begins 10:00 a.m. January 23 - Senior Night for Basketball February 16 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents Day   Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org | Nondiscrimination Statement Find us on social media: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to Finley e-news

Tuesday, Jan 20 2026

December 2025 Around Finley Schools

Congratulations, Retirees! Congratulations to Laurie Tufford and Teresa Nicholson on their retirement! Laurie has served Finley School District for 12 years as the Special Programs secretary, supporting our programs with exceptional skill, heart, and unwavering commitment. Teresa retires after 22 years as a Finley School District bus driver and leader in our transportation team. We want to thank both Laurie and Teresa for their years of hard work and dedication to supporting our schools and students, and wish them both the very best in retirement!   Finley Moose Lodge Annual Holiday Donations We want to thank the Finley Moose Lodge for their ongoing support. Last week, members of the lodge presented school staff with items for local families in need. We are very thankful to have community partners like Finley Moose Lodge who go above and beyond to help. Athletics Update RVHS Panthers River View winter sports have begun playing contests this week. The basketball teams opened the season against rival Kiona-Benton and had great games, but came up short in the end for both boys and girls. The boys team, coached by Mike McGee has five seniors playing. The girls team, coached by Kellie Ross has eight seniors on its roster. The teams have a couple more non-league contests before beginning East Division play against Granger on December 20. The boys and girls wrestling teams opened the season with a Jamboree in Burbank. The team, coached by Rick McLaughlin, has two senior girls and three senior boys on it. Our winter cheer team, coached by Mickayla Bennion, is in full swing also with three seniors on the team.  FMS Falcons The boys basketball team is entering mid-season. The 7th grade team, coached by Brian Eisenbarth is 3-1 on the year. The 8th grade team, coached by Kent Johnson is 2-2 on the year.  Both teams' season concludes on December 18th. Fall Sports Award Night The Fall Sports Awards Night was on November 24th. The middle and high school programs came together to celebrate the fall season. The Varsity Football team and Varsity Volleyball were recognized for their team GPA, each receiving an award from WIAA. We celebrated the Varsity Volleyball team for finishing 8th at the WIAA State Championships. It’s the highest finish since 2008. Finley Elementary School Elementary Students Pick Out Books from RVHS Honor Society Book Drive River View High School's National Honor Society held a book drive for young reader books to donate to Finley Elementary students. Thanks to the generosity of our community, they were able to collect enough books for every student in the elementary. Thank you to our RVHS students and to everyone who donated books to make this event possible!   Elementary Family Game Night Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. Guzman hosted the first Family Game Night at Finley Elementary School on Tuesday, December 9. Kids and families had a great time with reading and math games for families to take home to build skills outside school! Finley Middle School Learning About Finley FFA at FMS Finley FFA officers brought energy, excitement, and agricultural education to Finley Middle School with Ag Day at the middle school. To spark curiosity and interaction, the officers created a couple activities along with fun questions about farming, livestock, ag careers, and FFA traditions. Finley FFA looks forward to welcoming many of these future leaders into the program in the coming years! River View High School Practicing Pie Crusts & Table Etiquette Students in the Foods Science Class at River View High School learned how to make pie crusts this November and practiced their skills by making pumpkin and sweet potato pies, even comparing a fresh pumpkin puree versus store-bought canned filling to taste the difference. To round out holiday preparation, the class also practiced manners and table etiquette. FFA Updates FFA Gives Back The holiday seasons are a time of giving, and Finley FFA has done their part with several annual community service events. During Knot Night, members spent an evening tying fleece blankets that were donated to the Tri-City Union Gospel Mission to support individuals and families in need this winter. Over Thanksgiving week, FFA members also brought in food items to make up a complete Thanksgiving meal to donate to a local family, providing them with a warm, memorable holiday. Members learned responsibility and compassion by working together to make a difference and serve their community in a meaningful way during the holiday season. Read more from Finley FFA here! Mark It On Your Calendar! December 22 - January 2 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break - We'll see you back on January 5th! January 5 - Middle School Girls Basketball Practice begins January 6 - Senior Night for Boys & Girls Wrestling January 19 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 21 - WA State History Night (7th grade), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Finley Middle School January 22 - End of First Semester January 23 - Senior Night for Boys & Girls Basketball and Cheer   Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org | Nondiscrimination Statement Find us on social media: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to Finley e-news

Tuesday, Dec 16 2025

November 2025 Around Finley Schools

Inclement Weather Reminders Before we know it, winter weather will be here! When snow, icy roads, and other inclement weather make it necessary to delay or cancel school, Finley School District will use multiple communication methods to notify our students, parents, and staff: Automated calls and notifications through ParentSquare (make sure your contact info is current in Skyward Family Access!)  Finley School District website Social media (Facebook, Instagram)  FlashAlert and local media (TV, radio) Announcements of a delay or closure will be made by 6:00 a.m. The Finley School Board has approved the option of 3-hour delays as needed. In the event of inclement weather, the district will first call a 2-hour delay. If weather is still poor but improving, we may then move to a 3-hour delay and reevaluate at that time whether to hold or cancel school. If there are no announcements, assume school is operating as usual. Athletics Update RVHS Panther Volleyball The Panther volleyball team qualified for the WIAA state playoffs for the third year in a row. The end of the regular season was eventful with the celebration of our seniors on October 23. We finished in second place in the East Division and started the playoffs with a win over Cle Elum. We beat La Salle to finish third in the EWAC league tournament. We continued post-season play to finish fifth in the Central WA District 5 playoffs, qualifying for the state tournament in the Yakima SunDome on November 12-13. The team faced a loss in the first round but went on to defeat Mount Vernon Christian, 3-1, and then reverse swept Toledo to win, 3-2. After two back-to-back victories, the Panthers advanced to the seventh-place game against Davenport and finished eighth overall, the program’s highest state placement since 2009. We ended the season with a 17-7 record. Congratulations to our all-league award winners: Danika Koch and Victoria Sartain on 1st team; and Lillian Holt, Anastasia Tyutyunnik, and Elleanna Murillo on 2nd team.  RVHS Panther Football The season has come to an end for our Panther football team. On October 16, we celebrated our seniors and got a win over Granger. The team ended the regular season in a tie for 3rd place with two other teams, so we traveled to Wahluke High School for a mini-playoff. We came out of it in third place for the East Division. We opened the playoffs with a win over White Swan but fell to Kittitas in week 10 to end the season. Our overall record was 4-6.  Congratulations to our all-league award winners: Wyatt Curtis, Maddox Tyutyunnik, and Justin Smith on 1st team; Pablo Romero and Carter Pease on 2nd team; and Owen Curtis and Aiden Tyutyunnik as honorable mention.  -- High school boys and girls basketball and wrestling began practice Monday, November 17. FMS Falcons The season has come to end for our Falcon Football and Volleyball teams.  The volleyball team was recognized at our high school volleyball game on October 23. The 8th grade team finished with a record of 0-8, while the 7th grade team finished with a 2-6 record.  The FMS football team was recognized at our high school football game on November 1. The team finished with a 4-2 record. Middle school boys basketball began practicing November 3. Fall sports awards night for middle and high school is Monday, November 24, with a dessert social at 6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 7:00 p.m. Finley Elementary School Visits from State Representatives! Washington State Representatives Gloria Mendoza and Deb Manjarrez both stopped by Finley Elementary School at the end of October to tour the school, visit with administrators and staff, and learn more about the great things happening in the Finley School District. Representative Manjarrez also took time to visit River View High School while in Finley. Thank you to Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin Counties for organizing these visits!   Fall Festival Finley Elementary School started off November with the annual Fall Festival for students and families. We had different games and activities for students and families, as well as our Book Fair running. A big thank you to the Finley Elementary Parent Teacher Group and Dillon Lane Photography for also organizing family photo sessions during the event! Finley Middle School STEM Like Me Students in Mr. Hayfield’s class got a look at real-world STEM careers during the STEM Like Me event at Finley Middle School! Guest speakers included LIGO science educator Cassidy Eassa, chemist Scott Long, and STEM Foundation representative Cristin Yurkoski, who all shared how science, technology, engineering, and math play a part in their day-to-day work. Students explored career paths and got hands-on insight into how what they’re learning today connects to their future. Big thanks to our presenters for inspiring the next generation of innovators! River View High School BFSRA Mini-Grant to Ms. Ward Congratulations to Jennifer Ward, family consumer sciences teacher at River View High School, who received a $300 mini-grant from the Benton Franklin School Retirees’ Association to go towards a class field trip to the Country Mercantile. Thank you to Ms. Ward and the BFSRA for support unique opportunities for our students! Fall RVHS Career Day River View High School students explored a wide range of career paths during our Fall Career Day! From tattoo artists and funeral directors to news reporters, educators, and more, students learned about the many careers that shape our community. Thank you to all the local businesses and professionals who shared their knowledge, experiences, and passion with our students and showed them what their future can look like! Veterans Day Assembly River View High School hosted a Veterans Day assembly where students and staff had the privilege of hearing from local veterans. Thank you to all who have served and to all those who joined us in honoring them. FCCLA Updates October Member of the Month: Desiree Nelson Congrats to Desiree Nelson, our Finley FCCLA Chapter member of the month for October! From Chapter President Kaytie Ebright: Desiree has been a giant help with presidency and meeting when the president was away. She has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Her dedication to FCCLA has not only kept our chapter running smoothly, but also motives other members. Her commitment to leadership development and community service perfectly embodies the main core values of FCCLA. FFA Updates Members of the Month Congratulations to our Finley FFA Members of the Month so far this year: Victoria Sartain for August, Ava Teagle for September, and Mya Steagall for October! “Boots, Beans & Boogie” Dance The Finley FFA Chapter hosted a fall dance with the theme “Boots, Beans & Boogie,” inviting FFA members from Kiona-Benton City High School to join in for an evening filled with music, laughter, and community spirit. In addition to having a lot of fun, attendees brought non-perishable food items to be donated locally to help families in need. Read more about the dance here. Mark It On Your Calendar! November 17 - December 4 - Helping Hands Food Drive November 24 - Fall Sports Award Night, 7 p.m., RVHS Commons (with dessert social beginning at 6:30 p.m.) November 26-28 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break December 4 - Mid-Quarter 2 December 9 - Middle school progress reports sent home with students December 9 - Family Game Night at Finley Elementary School, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (RSVP on ParentSquare here) December 11 - FMS/RVHS Winter Band & Choir Concert, 6 p.m., Finley Middle School gym December 22 - January 2 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break   Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org | Nondiscrimination Statement Find us on social media: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to Finley e-news

Thursday, Nov 20 2025

October 2025 Around Finley Schools

  Family Science Night Science took center stage at last week's annual Family Science Night at Finley Middle School. Families dove into hands-on science demonstrations with puzzles and a "touching table" full of animal pelts and encased insects from OMSI, and a demonstration on dry-ice from SubZero Ice Cream & Yogurt. The night ended with a live chemistry demonstration showing everyone can be a scientist along with some heat! Thanks to all the families who joined us; it was a great night of learning and laughter! Athletics Update RVHS Panthers We have reached the midway point in the regular fall sports season as we have just started playing league games.  Our football team, led by Coach Welch, has victories over White Swan and Goldendale. We lost a heart-breaker against Warden on Homecoming giving the team a record of 2-3. Senior night is October 16 at 6 p.m.  Our volleyball team, led by Coach Moore, has victories over Goldendale, Quincy, Warden, and many others for a record of 7-2. Senior night is October 23 at 6:30 p.m.   FMS Falcons We have reached the halfway point in the season for Falcon football and volleyball.  The football team has beat Sager and Ki-Be, but has a loss to Warden for a record of 2-1.  The Falcon volleyball team is working hard and improving every game as they continue the season. The 8th grade team is 0-5, and the 7th grade team is 1-4. Finley Elementary School Mrs. Greer's 3rd Grade Classroom Economy Thanks to a mini-grant from the Benton Franklin School Retirees’ Association, Mrs. Greer’s 3rd grade class at Finley Elementary will get an extra boost to their daily learning experience through a classroom economy! The $300 grant will go in part toward stocking a classroom store with prizes which students will be able to purchase using “class cash” they earn throughout the school year. Read more about this awesome classroom project here! Finley Middle School The Words That Shape Us During the school-wide “Words that Shape Us” project, middle school students chose a meaningful phrase, motto, or saying used in their home to turn into a poster during their advisory class. The resulting posters celebrate each student’s unique identity, while hanging side-by-side to demonstrate the power of our community when we come together. Read more here. River View High School School Safety Training During last week's district-wide PLC Day, River View High School staff met to discuss school safety and strategies for maintaining a secure learning environment across Finley schools. Corporal Perez and Deputy Hansen from the Benton County Sherriff's Office shared information and had discussions with staff focusing on lockdown safety protocols and emergency preparedness. We appreciate the ongoing collaboration with local law enforcement and remind everyone that if you see something, say something! FFA Updates 2025 Columbia Basin Junior Livestock Show Finley FFA earned many blue ribbons and top awards at the September 2025 Columbia Basin Junior Livestock Show in Connell, including Supreme Overall Steer and Grand Champion FFA Market Steer for Brekkyn Ward! See all of our members' CBJLS placements here. Central Washington State Fair Finley FFA members traveled to Yakima to participate in Career Development Events at the Central WA State Fair. Our Tractor Driving team took 3rd place overall, and the Horse Evaluation team took 5th place. A special congratulations to Soren Miles for taking the 5th place individual award in goat judging! Read more about the fair here. #TeachAg Day Finley FFA members attended the #TeachAg Day celebration on September 18th hosted by the Kiona-Benton FFA Chapter, along with almost 100 students from across the FFA district. Read more here. Washington State FFA Evergreen Tour On September 30, Finley FFA members traveled to Grandview for the Evergreen Tour, bringing FFA members from across District 4 together for a day of leadership growth and networking. Read more here. FFA BBQ Fundraiser The Finley FFA Chapter fired up the grill with their FFA BBQ Fundraiser at home varsity football games, with funds supporting the Finley FFA Chapter. Community members are encouraged to stop by to grab a bite and enjoy the game at our last regularly scheduled home game on Thursday, October 16. AET Nights Finley FFA started our AET Nights, where members gather to work on their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project documentation through the AET online system. Upcoming AET nights are scheduled for Oct. 20 and Nov. 3 & 17, at 4:00 p.m. in Mrs. Yochum’s classroom. Read more about AET Nights here. Read more from Finley FFA here! Mark It On Your Calendar! Wednesday, October 15 - Jostens collecting orders at RVHS during lunch (11:25 a.m.) and parent night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16 - Elementary Picture Day Thursday, October 16 - RVHS Career Day, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, October 16 - Football & Cheer Senior Night, 6 p.m. Monday, October 20 - 21st Century After-School Program begins for grades K-8 (forms to register are available in the main office) Thursday, October 23 - Quarter 1 Ends Thursday, October 23 - Volleyball Senior Night, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 - NO SCHOOL (Fall Conferences) - Elementary and Middle School Conferences, 9:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30 - NO SCHOOL (Fall Conferences) - Elementary and Middle School Conferences, 7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 4 - Middle School Report Cards sent home with students Thursday, November 6 - Veteran's Day Assembly, 1:45 p.m., at RVHS Tuesday, November 11 - NO SCHOOL, Veteran's Day November 26-28 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break   Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org | Nondiscrimination Statement Find us on social media: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to Finley e-news

Tuesday, Oct 14 2025

September 2025 Around Finley Schools

Welcome back to another exciting year at Finley School District! Athletics Update RVHS Panthers Summer Update The Panther athletic program had a great summer. We had six sports programs participating in summer activities. The football program practiced and played all summer long. They also attended the Eastern Oregon University 7-on-7 camp, as well as their team camp. The volleyball and wrestling programs practiced all summer long.  The girls basketball program competed in many tournaments, as well as going to the Newport Basketball Camp. The boys basketball program competed in many tournaments, as well as going to the Eastern Washington Basketball Camp.  The cheer program held its own cheer camp here at RVHS, as well as going to the Benton Franklin Fair.  Fall sports are just starting to play games. We will have a Varsity and JV football team this season, as well as a Varsity and JV volleyball team. Our football team opens the season at White Swan, while our volleyball team opens their season at Goldendale. Schedules can be found on the Arbiter Sports app. FMS Falcons Falcon fall sports have begun, and we will be playing football and volleyball games the week of September 15th. Volleyball opened on the road at Warden on September 15th. Football opens its season at home on September 18th against John Sager.  The Falcon football team has a large number of players out, so in some games, we will be playing a 5th quarter. The volleyball program will have an 8th and 7th grade team.  Finley Elementary School Welcome to our newest students! Congratulations on a great first day of Kindergarten! Finley Middle School Close Up in Washington, D.C. This summer, several Finley Middle School students had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., through the Close Up program! Throughout the trip, they had the chance to deepen their understanding of American history through visits to important landmarks and engaging activities. Beyond the historical knowledge, it was inspiring to see the students grow in their advocacy skills, confidently expressing their views and learning how to be active participants in our democracy. This experience has been invaluable for their personal and academic growth. River View High School CTE Completer Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students with the hands-on skills, leadership experiences, and workplace knowledge they need for success in college, careers, and beyond. At River View High School, students who complete the CTE pathway not only gain valuable real-world experience but are also recognized at graduation with a special medallion and certificate for their outstanding efforts. To earn the distinction of CTE Completer, students must meet certain requirements. Learn more about becoming a CTE Completer here. FCCLA Updates Back to School with FCCLA FCCLA is looking for new members! FCCLA is a student-led national organization promoting personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Learn more about FCCLA here. This is a great time to join because FCCLA has an exciting year planned! This month is the Red Cross Blood Drive on September 18, and FCCLA will be doing concessions at football games (Go Panthers!). Read the FCCLA back to school message from FCCLA Historian Alicia Stith here. FFA Updates Get Involved with FFA 7th and 8th grade and high school students enrolled in an agriculture class with Mr. Bush or Mrs. Yochum are encouraged to get involved with the Finley FFA program! FFA prepares students for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. There will be an FFA Rootbeer Float Orientation in Mrs. Yochum's room on September 17 starting at 3:30 p.m. for all interested students in grades 7-12 to learn more about FFA. Learn more about FFA here. Officers Retreat The 2025-26 Finley FFA Officer Team had a great leadership retreat over the summer and planned a fun and productive year! Read more about the trip here.  Farmer for a Day FFA members represented our school and community with pride at the annual "Farmer for a Day" event, alongside farmers, local industry leaders, and elected officials. Read more about the event here. Benton Franklin County Fair Finley FFA had another incredible year at the county fair, with members bringing back blue ribbons in individual and group categories!  Read more about students' awards at the fair here. Mark It On Your Calendar! Fridays - No school; lunches available for enrolled students to pick-up at River View High School between 10-11 a.m. September 17 - FFA Rootbeer Float Orientation, Mrs. Yochum's room, starting 3:30 p.m. (make sure you have a ride home afterwards) September 18 - Mid-Quarter 1 September 18 - Finley Food Pantry, Finley Community Center (222204 E Game Farm Rd.), starts 10:15 a.m. September 18 - FCCLA Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., River View High School (in the old band room) September 23 - Middle school progress reports sent home with students September 30 - Hat Day at the Elementary School! October 2 - Homecoming Football Game, 7 p.m. October 16 - Football and Cheer Senior Night, 6 p.m. October 23 - Volleyball Senior Night, 6:30 p.m.   Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org | Nondiscrimination Statement Find us on social media: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to Finley e-news

Tuesday, Sep 16 2025

May 2025 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools May 2025   Message from Superintendent Long We are coming to the end of another successful school year. I’m proud to share that our students have stated through the annual survey that "High Standards and Expectations" is the top characteristic of highly effective education systems. Included with that data set, the majority of students believe there is a caring adult somewhere in our Finley School District. I am proud to be a leader in this great community and family we call Finley Schools. Your children achieve many great things every day as we continue to Work Together to Achieve Together. Have a great summer, and we will see you in August. - Superintendent Long Athletics Update Softball EWAC East Division Champions & Baseball Seniors   RVHS Panthers Update The  varsity baseball team finished 2nd in the EWAC East with a league record of 4-2 and an overall record of 14-6. They  finished 4th in the EWAC League tournament and hosted and won against Tonasket on May 13 in the district 5 tournament. State Baseball is May 24, and May 30 and 31. The varsity softball team were the EWAC East division champions. Congratulations to Coach Clayton and the players. The team finished the season with a division record of 8-0 and an overall record of 19-1. They finished 3rd in the EWAC League tournament and played and won on May 15 in the district 5 tournament. State softball is May 23 and 24. The track season just competed in the EWAC East division championships, and  the girls were the champions . Congrats to Coach Hoburg and the players. Both boys and girls competed in the EWAC League championships on May 14. State Track is May 30 and 31. Track Girls EWAC East Division Champions   FMS Falcons Update The Finley Middle School baseball team currently has a record of 3-3. The team is coached by Josh Marshall and Kris Welch. They have four games remaining. The Finley Middle School softball team currently has a record of 0-6. The team is coached by Ceira Hall and Christina Queener. They have four games remaining.     Spring sports awards will be  Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 PM Finley Elementary School Springtime at Finley Elementary We have a lot of fun activities going on at Finley Elementary as we finish off the school year. Copies of Aven Green, Baking Machine went home with families on May 12 for our Spring One School, One Book event running through May 23. The Elementary Spring Concert by 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students will be held May 29 with a school-day performance and an evening performance at 6 PM. Then, we are are looking forward to our annual Field Day on June 12! Mrs. Kirk's 2nd grade class Finley Middle School 7th graders had a field trip to the Whitman Mission May Finley's Finest Caught in the Act Recognition River View High School Important Dates for Seniors Congratulations to the upcoming Class of 2025! Hard to believe, but we're only a couple weeks away from graduation! June 5 - Senior Awards Night, 7 PM, RVHS Commons June 6 - Senior Walk through the elementary, middle, and high schools, 9:30 AM June 6 - Graduation Ceremony, 7 PM Mark It On Your Calendar! May 26  - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day May 27  - Middle & High School Spring Music Concert, 6 PM May 29 - Elementary Spring Music Concert (1st, 3rd, and 5th grade), 6 PM, at Finley Elementary School June 3  - Spring Sports Awards, 6:30 PM June 5  - High School Senior Awards Night, 7 PM, RVHS Commons June 6 - High School Graduation, 7 PM, RVHS June 12 - Finley Elementary Field Day June 13 - Last Day of School, Early Release Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org  |  Nondiscrimination Statement Subscribe to Finley e-news

Friday, May 23 2025

April 2025 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools April 2025   CEE Survey Results Thank you to the Finley community for sharing your voice in the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) survey. For the second year in a row our families have expressed that collaboration and communication is the highest scoring characteristic of our high performing school system. We appreciate your feedback and willingness to let us know how we are doing! We will continue to highlight and share the successes as you see them and thank you for partnering with our school district for the betterment of our community. Athletics Update RVHS Panther Softball & Baseball Update The varsity softball team is off to a great start. Head coach Andy Clayton has his team playing well. The team sits in first place in the EWAC with a league record of 2-0 and an overall record of 10-0. They score an average of 18 runs a game and hold opponents to just 5 runs. The varsity baseball team is heating up. The team began the season playing against some of the toughest 2B teams in the state, barely losing to Asotin and Liberty Bell. Head coach Brian Eisenbarth has turned his team around and are on a 4-game winning streak. The team sits in first place in the EWAC with a league record of 2-0 and an overall record of 5-4.  Both teams continue league play in the month of April with League Championships beginning in May. Senior night for softball and baseball will be Friday, May 2. RVHS Panther Track and Field Update The track team hosted its annual invite on March 27. Columbia Burbank, Granger, Yakama Nation, and Mabton attended the meet. Our team, coached by Carrie Hoburg, took first place in both boys and girls. Junior Miguel Cruz set a school record in shot put with a throw of 55’-5”. Our next home track meet will be today, April 22. That will also be senior day. FMS Falcons Update The middle school baseball and softball team have begun practicing. We have one baseball team and one softball team. League play began April 21 against Burbank. Finley Elementary School Visit from Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla A big thank you to the members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla who visited Finley Elementary School to share about their culture and history with students. Finley Middle School Middle School Art on Display at ESD 123  13 students from Finley Middle School have their artwork on display at the Educational Service District 123 building in Pasco as part of the Regional Middle School Art Show! The artwork is on display through May 1. River View High School FCCLA Updates FCCLA State Leadership Conference Last month, our FCCLA chapter represented RVHS at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Our team competed in STAR ( Students Taking Action With Recognition) events and attended workshops. A special congratulations to Victoria Marshall whose community service project earned gold in her STAR event!  Read more about the conference from FCCLA member Makenzie Chavez here ! FFA Updates Food for Thought Campaign The Finley FFA Chapter is launching its “Food For Thought” campaign, running from April 7 through May 30 at River View High School. The initiative is funded by a “Living to Serve” Grant from the National FFA Organization and is designed to provide students with access to nutritious snacks, ensuring they have the energy needed to finish their school day strong.  Learn more here. Mark It On Your Calendar! April 14 - May 1  - Regional Middle School Art Show on display at Educational Service District 123 April 22  - Middle School 3rd Quarter Report Cards go home April 22  -Track and Field Senior Night April 22  - Election Day! Remember to vote by 8 p.m. April 26  - High School Prom April 30 - Elementary Salmon Summit Field Trip May 2 -  Softball and Baseball Senior Night May 16 - 8th grade LIGO Field Trip May 26 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org  |  Nondiscrimination Statement Subscribe to Finley e-news

Tuesday, Apr 22 2025

March 2025 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools March 2025   The proposed replacement EP&O Levy would be collected over a two-year period in 2026 and 2027,  following the end of the current levy in 2025 . The estimated tax rates are: $1.89 /$1,000 of assessed value in 2026 $1.99 /$1,000 of assessed value in 2027 These proposed rates are a near match for what taxpayers are currently paying with the existing EP&O levy it will replace ($1.70 per thousand). April 22 - Replacement EP&O Levy The Finley School Board of Directors has proposed a replacement   Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy on the April 22, 2025, ballot to replace the existing levy expiring in 2025. The EP&O levy funds learning programs and services not fully funded by the state, including athletics, staffing and student support, maintenance and operations, and more. Even with the passage of the replacement EP&O levy, Finley School District will still have a $1 million budget shortfall. If voters do not approve the April 2025 replacement EP&O levy, the district will instead need to identify approximately $2 million dollars of budget reductions. Learn more about the replacement levy at  www.finleysd.org/district/levies . Please remember to vote and return your ballot by Tuesday, April 22! Ballots should arrive in mailboxes around April 4. Athletics Update RVHS Panthers Update The high school winter sports season has concluded with our wrestlers competing at the WIAA Mat Classic on February 21 and 22. We brought nine wrestlers to state, which is a record for us. Landon Los was our highest seeded wrestler, and we had another first as Tatum Cram was our first 8th grader to take to state. There was some great wrestling, but unfortunately, we didn’t have any wrestlers place. The high school spring sports season has begun. The baseball program, coached by Brian Eisenbarth, has a varsity and JV team. Our softball team, coached by Andy Clayton, has a varsity and JV team as well. We have over 60 athletes out for track, including 8th graders. Games and meets start this week. FMS Falcons Update The middle school girls’ basketball season has concluded with our 8th grade team finishing with a 7-3 record while our 7th grade team finished with 1-9 record.   Middle school baseball and softball practices start March 24.    Wrestling team going to state Finley Elementary School Crystal Apple Award Winner, Janae Bell The Finley School District Crystal Apple Award winner for 2025 is Janae Bell, ELD Teacher at Finley Elementary School. Mrs. Bell has been at Finley Elementary since 2021.  From Principal Kinne's nomination letter: "Since day one, she has made it clear how important it is that her students receive quality lessons to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening during ELD."  She will be honored at the Crystal Apple Awards Ceremony at Educational Service District 123 (3924 W Court St. in Pasco) on Thursday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Finley Middle School Math is Cool Going to Masters Competition! Congratulations to both our 6th and 7th grade Math is Cool teams for qualifying for the Math is Cool State/Masters competition! Both teams are coached by Sydney Freitag. The State/Masters Competition will be held on April 26, 2025, at Moses Lake High School. We are so proud of them for making it to State/Masters and can't wait to watch them compete in April!   STEM Like Me presented in our 8th grade science class Congratulations to Finley's Finest Caught in the Act winners AND our February Attendance Award winners! Middle School Destination Imagination participants River View High School Regional High School Art Show Elton Seaux was honored at the 2025 Regional High School Art Show Awards Ceremony on March 11 as the Superintendent's Choice Award winner for his artwork, "Overgrown Skull."  Congratulations to Elton and all our amazing RVHS artists whose work was also on display at Columbia Basin College, and thank you to our art teacher, Danielle Helvie-Juarez, for all her hard work organizing and hanging artwork!   Child Care Basics Class The Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Care Basics class at River View High School has begun a monthly read with our elementary school kindergartners. Positive role models build better community relationships! FFA Updates 40th Annual Finley FFA Plant Sale - April 18-19 Spring is coming and with it comes the annual FFA plant sale! Stop by River View High School on April 18 or 19, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to pick up a wide variety of bedding plants, hanging baskets, garden starts (vegetables and herbs), and more! The sale is open to the public, and cash, checks, and cards will be accepted.  Proceeds will go toward purchasing supplies for next year’s program, experimenting with new plant varieties and products at future sales, and making capital improvements to greenhouse facilities. Come out and support the Finley FFA Chapter while adding quality plants to your garden! Mark It On Your Calendar! March 20  - Finley Middle School Social, 2:30 - 4 p.m. March 20  - Crystal Apple Awards, 4:30 PM, at Educational Service District 123 in Pasco March 24 - Finley Middle School Spring Sports begin March 28  - Regular School Day (snow make-up) March 31 - April 4 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break April 4  - Ballot reach mailboxes for April special election April 11  - End of 3rd Quarter April 15  - RVHS Career Fair, RVHS commons area April 18-19 - Finley FFA Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at RVHS April 22 - Special Election Day April 26 - Math is Cool Masters/State Competition in Moses Lake Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org  |  Nondiscrimination Statement Subscribe to Finley e-news

Monday, Mar 17 2025

February 2025 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools February 2025   Levy Update Thank you for exercising your right to vote. Being a part of the democratic process and sharing your voice through voting is your civic responsibility. Our students need your participation as our community grows together. We anxiously await the final results of the levy propositions on Friday, February 21st. Great schools make great communities! - Bryan Long, Superintendent Athletics Update RVHS Panthers Update The boys and girls basketball season have come to an end. The girls team qualified for the EWAC tournament and ended up losing a hard-fought game in Goldendale. We had our Senior Night on January 30 where we recognized Hyatt Clark , Hunter Bronson , Hunter DeLavega , Jovanny Jaramillo , and Kyia Miles from the basketball teams. We also recognized Helyn Brown , Mackenzie Mills , and Maria Anaya from Winter Cheer, and Arlin Ramirez , Lyndee Pevey and Vahn Burnett from Pep Band. The boys and girls wrestling teams are currently in the post season, and at last weekend’s EWAC League Tournament, Landon Los and Griselda Meraz finished 2nd. Overall, we qualified 8 boys and 6 girls to the District 5 tournament at Highland and Granger. State wrestling at the Tacoma Dome is February 21 and 22. RVHS spring sports begin March 3.   FMS Falcons Update The girls basketball season is about at its half-way point. We have an 8th and 7th grade team, coached by Matt Smith and Rob Hayfield. The 8th grade team is 3-1, while the 7th grade team is 0-4. The season concludes February 27. FMS Spring Sports begin March 24. Finley Elementary School Bike Program In case you missed it, 3rd-5th grades in Mrs. Williamson's PE class wrapped up their unit on bike safety last month. Thanks to the Let’s Go program, coordinated by ESD 123, these kids started learning biking & road safety skills before winter break. Read more about the program here! Family Learning Fair Thank you to everyone who contributed and all the families who joined us for another successful Family Learning Fair at Finley Elementary! Our gym was filled with great organizations sharing important information and resources with families. Finley Middle School 7th graders took a field trip to the REACH Museum. The FMS Destination Imagination Group dropped off pet supplies from their drive at the Benton-Franklin Humane Society! Winter Band & Choir Concert RVHS and FMS Band and Choir performed their first concert of the year on February 6th. River View High School FCCLA Week (Feb. 10-14) Last week was Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Week, showcasing what FCCLA is and all that members have accomplished! At RVHS we celebrated by wearing red, playing Kahoots, making friendship bracelets, and enjoying Italian sodas! FCCLA members also visited a nursing home on Thursday to give back to the community. FFA Week (Feb. 15-26)  This National FFA Week, the Finley FFA Chapter has a lot going on!  Tuesday  -  Dress Up: Farm Animal Day Wednesday  -  Dress Up: Anything BUT a Backpack (Ag Edition) Dips & Donuts for members at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Yochum's room Discovery & Greenhand Ceremony at 6 PM in Mrs. Yochum's room Thursday  -  Dress Up: Color Wars - Blue vs. Gold Seniors & Sophomores - Blue Juniors/Freshmen - Yellow Staff - 1/2 & 1/2 Middle School - Blue or Gold Gratitude Day : RVHS & FMS staff are invited to breakfast  from the FFA starting at 7 AM in the high school staff lunch room Friday  -  Dress Up: Professional Dress / Business Attire Day   Lower Columbia Basin FFA Jamboree at RVHS all day - we're hosting schools from across our region and are expecting one of the National FFA Officers, Luke Jennings, to visit from Ohio! There will be prizes for the best dressed at the high school during lunch, so be sure to dress up and listen for the announcements! Mark It On Your Calendar! February 18-21  - National FFA Week February 27 - First day of Semester 2 February 28  - NO SCHOOL, Professional Learning Day March 3  - RVHS Spring Sports begin March 4  - FMS Progress Reports sent home with students March 4  - FMS Student Conferences, after school (time TBD) March 5 - NO SCHOOL, Student Conferences (time TBD) March 11  - Elementary Family Workshop (on math help at home), 5:30-6 PM, FES Cafeteria ( Learn more & RSVP through ParentSquare here ) March 24  - FMS Spring Sports begin March 31 - April 4 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick, WA 99337 | 509-586-3217 www.finleysd.org  |  Nondiscrimination Statement Subscribe to Finley e-news

Wednesday, Feb 19 2025