November 2024 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools November 2024   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 utilize multiple communication methods to notify our students, parents, and staff of our operating status: Automated "robo" calls, texts, and emails (make sure your contact info is current in Skyward Family Access !)  ParentSquare app Finley School District website ( www.finleysd.org )  Social media ( Facebook , Instagram )  FlashAlert Local media (TV, radio) Announcements of a delay or closure will be made by 6:00 AM. If there are no announcements, assume school is operating as usual. Athletics Update RVHS Panthers Update Panther Football finished the regular season with an overall record of 1-7 and a division record of 1-3. This put us as the #3 seed from the East Division for the EWAC League crossover game. We fell to Cle Elum 13-35, which meant we earned the #6 seed from the EWAC into the District 5 crossover games. We played but lost to the #2 seed, the Liberty Bell Mountain Lions from the CW2B league. Panther Volleyball finished the regular season with an overall record of 11-4, and a division record of 8-2. This put us as the #2 seed from the East Division for the EWAC tournament. We began by beating the La Salle Lightning 3-2, then traveling to Goldendale and upsetting the top seeded Timberwolves 3-2. This put us in the league championship game against Tri-Cities Prep, which we won 3-2. We are the first ever EWAC League volleyball champions!   This made us the #1 seed from the EWAC heading into the District 5 playoffs against the CW2B league, which we won, and secured the team a spot in the WIAA state tournament in the Yakima SunDome on November 13 and 14. FMS Falcons Update The Falcon football team ended the regular season with an overall record of 1-4-1. The team ended the season on a high note beating Kiona-Benton City Middle School after tying them earlier in the season.   The Falcon 8th grade volleyball team finished the season with a record of 3-6. After losing to Olds Middle School, 0-3, earlier in the season, the team ended the year by beating them 2-1. The Falcon 7th grade volleyball team finished the season with a record of 2-7. Their wins came against Columbia Middle School and Wahluke Middle School. Finley Elementary School Thanks to everyone who came to the Finley Elementary Fall Festival! We had a great time with a lot of fun activities. Another huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped support and make this event possible! Finley Middle School OMSI Family Science Night at Finley Middle School Finley Middle School hosted another great Family Science Night with OMSI in October. River View High School FFA Updates Looking for upcoming Finley FFA events at RVHS? Check out our website here!   Mark It On Your Calendar! November 20 - Elementary School Family Workshop (on Character Strong), 5:30-6 PM, Finley Elementary School Cafeteria ( Elementary families can RSVP through ParentSquare here. ) November 21  - Fall Sports Awards Night, 6:30 PM, River View High School   November 25-29 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break December 1  - Finley FFA Christmas Signboard Up for Public Viewing, Finley Middle School December 2-13  - Helping Hands Food Drive, Finley Elementary & Middle School December 6  - Mid-Quarter 2 December 10  - Middle School Progress Reports sent home with students December 23 - January 3  - NO SCHOOL, Winter 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

Tuesday, Nov 19 2024

October 2024 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools October 2024   Happy National Principals Month! October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our Finley schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures. Every day, our principals inspire teachers, staff, and students to achieve together. This month, join us in recognizing and thanking these remarkable leaders. Athletics Update RVHS Cheer Team at UW for cheer camp   RVHS Panthers Update The high school football team finished up their non-conference game schedule with a 0-4 record. The team has been battling the injury bug, but most of these players were back for the beginning of our conference schedule. Friday, October 11 was our homecoming game against Tri-Cities Prep. Our next home game is Friday, October 25, which is our senior night. The high school volleyball team has also finished up their non-conference game schedule with a record of 3-2. The team competed in the Yakima SunDome tournament and the Ephrata tournament. The current league record is 2-2 with wins against Granger and Mabton and losses against Tri-Cities Prep and Warden. Senior night is October 22 versus Mabton. The cheer team went up to the University of Washington and participated in a cheer camp, as well as getting a chance to go to the football game. RVHS Volleyball Team at the Yakima SunDome Tournament   FMS Falcons Update The middle school football team is at the mid-way point of their season. Their current record is 0-2-1. They had a great game against Ki-Be which ended in a 45-45 tie. They have three games remaining.   The middle school volleyball team is also at the mid-way point of the season. Both 7th and 8th grade teams are 0-3 and have six games remaining. Finley Elementary School One School, One Book 2024 is here! We are doing One School, One Book again, and this year we're reading  Judy Moody Was in a Mood ! All Finley Elementary families are invited to read along with us starting  October 14th and culminating in a finishers' ice-cream and trivia party on October 25th.  Look for the reading schedule, read-along videos, and more updates through ParentSquare and on the  finleyreads.org  website. Finley Middle School Thank you to STEM Like Me! for joining our 8th Grade science classes for some experiments! See more photos here. Congratulations to our Finley's Finest Caught in the Act for September. We celebrated them during Donuts with Parents! Science class in action! River View High School 2024 RVHS Career Day River View High School held our 4th annual Career Day for all high school students on Friday, October 11. A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us as presenters— many of whom were RVHS alumni and/or Finley community members— to speak to students about different career fields. Students learned about a wide range of careers, including medical, law and justice, banking, marketing, truck driving, metal working, and many more! Mark It On Your Calendar! October 14-25  - Elementary School "One School, One Book" October 15  - Elementary School Picture Day October 18 - NO SCHOOL, Professional Learning Day  October 22 - High School Volleyball Senior Night (vs. Mabton), 6:30 PM October 25 - High School Football/Cheer Senior Night (vs. Columbia Burbank), 7 PM October 25 - End of First Quarter November 3  - Elementary Fall Festival November 11 - NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day November 12-13  - Conferences 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, Oct 15 2024

September 2024 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools September 2024   Superintendent's Message The 2024-2025 school year has had a smooth start to begin the year. 879 total students and 131 staff have returned to the school district for education and participation in athletics, clubs, and activities. The new year always brings a new hope, an energized start, and a refocus on the right things of teaching academics, character, citizenship, and self-worth. The Finley community has a strong history of raising up excellent young learners proud of who they are and where they are from. Let’s embrace this school year with the same mindset. Remember your ‘why’ and the purpose of education. We work together to achieve together! Athletics Update RVHS Panthers  Volleyball Camp   RVHS Panthers Update After a busy summer, fall sports at River View High School and Finley Middle School are underway. Our high school football team, coached by Kris Welch, is led by seniors Hyatt Clark , Hunter Bronson , and Zack Benton . The program has a large number of players out, so we have a JV team also. Our high school volleyball team, coached by Allyson Stanley, is led by seniors Aliyah Malone and Helyn Brown . This program also has a large number of players out, so we have a JV team and a C team.  Our high school cheer team, coached by Jenn Woodall, is led by seniors Maria Anaya and Helyn Brown . RVHS Panthers Football   FMS Falcons Update Our Finley Middle School football and volleyball teams have begun practicing and will begin games soon. We have one football team and two volleyball teams.     Looking for Up-to-Date Athletics Schedules? The best place to look for sports schedules is the ArbiterSports app on your phone (download for Android and  iOS here).  Finley Elementary School A fun start to the school year at Finley Elementary School! Finley Middle School Welcome back Finley Middle School! A big thank you to the Finley School District for getting the middle school basketball courts resurfaced over the summer through the Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools grant. River View High School Welcome Back RVHS Panthers! Mark It On Your Calendar! September 18  - First Elementary Parent/Teacher Group meeting, 6 PM, Elementary Library September 19  - Blood Drive, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, River View High School old band room Students see Mrs. Ward to sign up Community members call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: RiverViewHS to schedule an appointment September 24 - High School Photo Retakes ( order your child's photos here ) September 27  - Mid-Quarter 1 October 1 - Middle School Progress Reports sent home with students October 11 - Middle School Photo Retakes ( order your child's photos here ) October 11  - Football Homecoming (vs. Tri-City Prep), 7 PM October 15 - Elementary School Picture Day ( order your child's photos here ) October 16 - Elementary Title 1/LAP Family Workshop, 5:30 PM, Elementary Cafeteria (RSVP on ParentSquare) October 18  - NO SCHOOL, Professional Learning Day October 22 - High School Volleyball Senior Night (vs. Mabton), 6:30 PM October 25  - High School Football/Cheer Senior Night (vs. Columbia Burbank), 7 PM October 25 - End of First Quarter 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, Sep 17 2024

Lineage Logistics Fire BFHD Townhall

Lineage Logistics Fire Townhall Meeting 6:30 PM on May 29 at RVHS   Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) is hosting a townhall meeting open to all Finley residents regarding the Lineage Logistics fire. The townhall will take place May 29th at 6:30 PM at River View High School. Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Rd | Kennewick, WA 99337 PH: 509-586-3217 |  WWW.FINLEYSD.ORG Nondiscrimination Statement

Tuesday, May 28 2024

May 2024 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools May 2024   Celebrating the 2023-2024 School Year The end of the school year is upon us, which also brings a time of celebration. Most importantly, 65 Finley graduates  will cross the stage the first weekend of June. We are proud of your accomplishments, Class of '24!  I would also like to recognize Steve Finley and Susan Schwartz as they leave for retirement. Both have given many years to the Finley School District and our students. You will be missed.  Although this is our last newsletter this school year, please be watching for communication coming from ParentSquare that will announce important days and reminders as we get closer to the 2024-2025 school year. The district and staff will be working together to communicate a calendar very soon.  Thank you for an incredible 2023-2024 school year! Athletics Update RVHS Panthers Update The baseball team was crowned the EWAC East League Champions with an overall record of 19-2 and a league record of 8-0. This is the second year in a row the team has been EWAC League Champions. We were the #1 seed going into the District 5 tournament, played for the district championship on May 10, and the team is WIAA Semifinals bound on May 24 in Ephrata. We celebrated our Seniors on Friday, May 3.  The softball team finished the regular season with an overall record of 14-6 and a league record of 6-2. We secured the #2 seed into the district tournament and hosted Cle Elum on May 14. The District 5 tournament ended on May 17 at Kiwanis Park in Yakima against Granger. We celebrated our Seniors on Friday, May 3.   The boys and girls track team just wrapped up another EWAC East League Championship. This is the third year in a row the boys and girls have been East League Champions. The District 5 Championships was in Cle Elum on May 15. We celebrated our Seniors on Friday, May 2. FMS Falcons Update The Finley Middle School spring sports teams are in full swing. We have one baseball team, as well as one fastpitch softball team. The baseball team currently has a record of 1-4, while the softball team has a record of 2-3. The season ends May 22.     Finley Elementary School Kinder Registration Do you have a child ready to start kindergarten this fall? It's kindergarten registration time! To register for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old on or before August 27, 2024. Please make sure to bring the following: Age Verification: Birth Certificate, hospital/physician's certificate Proof of Residency: A utility bill with your name Immunization Records Completed Registration Packet from the Elementary School Office, or fill it out on our website here . Finley Middle School Library Trip 7th grade students took a field trip to the Mid-Columbia Library. Finley's Finest in April Congratulations to Finley's Finest for April!  History in the Halls Student work from history class is decorating our hallways. River View High School Reality Fair On May 16, RVHS seniors dove into the world of post-graduation careers and monthly budgeting simulations. Thanks to Jennifer Ward, RVHS Family and Consumer Sciences/Financial Literacy Teacher, for organizing this event every year, to all the volunteers helping at each station, and to our partner WSECU Credit Union in Spokane for their support. FFA Updates WA State FFA Convention Congratulations to Finley FFA members, Shyann Kriewald, Kyia Miles, Taylor Russell, Soren Miles, Ava Teagle, Alexzandria Kellogg, and Makaia Gorman, for their outstanding achievements at the 94th Washington State FFA Convention, held at Washington State University in Pullman, WA, from May 9-12, 2024. The dedication, hard work, and passion exhibited by these individuals have earned commendation and recognition at the state level. Read more here. Finley FFA Awarded Grant for Student Transport Vehicle Finley FFA is proud to announce that the chapter has been awarded a generous grant of $40,000 from the Washington State FFA Foundation. This grant will enable Finley FFA to purchase a student transport vehicle, enhancing transportation for members to various FFA activities, competitions, and educational events.  Read more here. Mark It On Your Calendar! May 22 - Elementary School Family Night, 5:30 PM May 23  - Hidden in Plain Sight presentation, 6-8 PM, Finley Middle School May 24 - NO SCHOOL May 27 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day May 28  - Elementary Arts Showcase & Concert, 5:25 - 7 PM, Finley Elementary School Gym 5:25 - 5:45 PM - 1st Grade Chorus 5:50 - 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Chorus 6:15 - 7 PM - 5th Grade Band Competition May 30  - High School and Middle School Music Performance, 7 PM, Finley Middle School Gym June 6 - Senior Awards Night June 7 - Graduation, 7 PM June 10 - Elementary Field Day June 11 - Last Day of School, Early Release (FMS & RVHS - 12:30 PM; Elementary - 12:45 PM) 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, May 21 2024

May 30th FMS & RVHS Music Performance

RVHS and FMS Music Performance: May 30th   Join us for our last concert of the school year as the Finley Music Department presents performances by the RVHS and FMS Bands, as well as the FMS Choir.   Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 PM in the Finley Middle School Gym Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Rd | Kennewick, WA 99337 PH: 509-586-3217 |  WWW.FINLEYSD.ORG Nondiscrimination Statement

Tuesday, May 14 2024

May 28th Elementary Spring Showcase

Spring Music & Art Showcase: May 28th   Enjoy a musical and artistic evening at the Finley Elementary School Spring Showcase on Tuesday, May 28th in the school gym! Listen to performances by the elementary school chorus and band, and view artwork by our talented students displayed throughout the building. Art from kindergarten, 2nd & 4th grade, technology class, and library class will be on display. Music Performances: 5:25-5:45 PM - 1st Grade Chorus 5:50-6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Chorus 6:15-7:00 PM - 5th Grade Band Competition (each 5th grade class will be performing separately) Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Rd | Kennewick, WA 99337 PH: 509-586-3217 | WWW.FINLEYSD.ORG Nondiscrimination Statement

Tuesday, May 14 2024

Balanced Calendar Community Forums

Finley Balanced Calendar Community Forums   Finley school parents/guardians are invited to learn more about the balanced calendar proposal and share your feedback during one of our community forums: 6:00 PM in the River View High School Commons Wednesday, May 8th  or  Monday, May 13th Finley School District is exploring a balanced calendar. (Learn more at www.finleysd.org/district/balanced-calendar .) Like a traditional calendar, a balanced calendar has the same number of school days (180). The difference is how the breaks are spread throughout the year. (See the attached balanced calendar handout and proposed 2024-2025 Balanced Calendar.) We hope to see you at one of the community forums! Finley School District 224606 E Game Farm Rd | Kennewick, WA 99337 PH: 509-586-3217 | WWW.FINLEYSD.ORG Nondiscrimination Statement

Wednesday, May 01 2024

May & June Upcoming Events

The end of the school year is packed full of events and activities across Finley schools! Check out this list of upcoming Finley events and make sure to check with your student's school for more details.

Tuesday, Apr 30 2024

April 2024 Around Finley Schools

Around Finley Schools April 2024 Athletics Update RVHS Panthers Update We've hit the middle of the season for Panther Spring Sports. Fastpitch softball has both a varsity and junior varsity team with five seniors turned out. Andy Clayton is our new head coach and has led his team to a 6-2 overall record. We start league play this week.  Baseball has both a varsity and junior varsity team with five seniors turned out. Longtime coach Brian Eisenbarth has led his team to a 10-2 overall record and a league record of 2-0. The two league wins were a sweep against the defending state champion, Tri-Cities Prep. Senior night for both baseball and softball is  Friday, May 3 .   The Panther track team is off to a great start with 76 student athletes out, including 12 seniors. Coach Ron Curbow hosted our home invite on March 26 with both the boys and girls on top of the team scores. Senior day for the track team is  Thursday, May 2 . FMS Falcons Update Spring sports practices have begun at the middle school. We have one team for both baseball and softball. They begin playing games the week of April 22 . Our 8th graders run track for the high school team.  Finley Elementary School Viewing the Eclipse Some 4th and 5th graders at Finley Elementary got to check out the April 8th eclipse using pinholes in cardboard! Finley Middle School Mrs. Rice making the start of lunch at FMS exciting! FMS celebrated our incredible classified staff during Classified Staff Appreciation Week in March. Thank you to Mrs. Rice for taking the RVHS and FMS band students to the Small Schools Band Festival. River View High School Food Science Trip to WSU Students took a field trip to Washington State University in Pullman on March 21 to learn about careers in food science and opportunities at WSU. We toured Ferdinand’s Creamery to see how they make their famous Cougar Gold cheese and ice cream. 29 students attended this adventure from the CTE department with Mrs. Yochum and Mrs. Ward. The trip was sponsored by GEAR UP. Mark It On Your Calendar! April 17 - Food Pantry Open, 10:30-11:00 AM April 19-20  - Finley FFA Plant Sale, River View High School Greenhouses, 9 AM - 5 PM April 23 - Finley Elementary School Paint Night, 3 PM May 2 -  Track Senior Day May 3 - Softball & Baseball Senior Night May 13-24 - Finley Middle School SBA Testing May 14 - Finley Middle School progress reports sent home May 27 - 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 16 2024