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PSESD Sets Hearing Date for Boundary Postponed
The highly anticipated March 4th regional hearing between Riverview School District and Lake Washington School district has been postponed. The delay stems from recent changes within the regional committee overseeing the hearing, according to the Puget Sound Education Service District (PSESD).
The postponement was prompted by the resignation of the committee’s chair, who has left the committee for a new position with another school district. This departure not only leaves a crucial leadership gap but also increases the total number of vacancies on the committee to three.
In response, Riverview raised concerns that proceeding with the hearing under these circumstances could compromise the integrity of any decisions made, potentially leading to appeals and further delays in resolving the boundary issues.
A representative from PSESD confirmed that the process has been temporarily put on hold as they seek to fill these vacancies. "I will be working to fill the three vacancies on the committee in the next couple of weeks, said Justin Lanting, Director of School Finance with PSESD. “We want to ensure that the committee is fully staffed and prepared for the hearing.” Lanting added that after the successful appointment of new committee members, a new hearing date will be established and publicly communicated accordingly.
Riverview School District encourages community members to stay up to date on this very important issue, by visiting the district’s boundary issue webpage, located on the district website, for the latest updates, information and background.
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A representative from PSESD confirmed that the process has been temporarily put on hold as they seek to fill these vacancies. "I will be working to fill the three vacancies on the committee in the next couple of weeks, said Justin Lanting, Director of School Finance with PSESD. “We want to ensure that the committee is fully staffed and prepared for the hearing.” Lanting added that after the successful appointment of new committee members, a new hearing date will be established and publicly communicated accordingly.
Riverview School District encourages community members to stay up to date on this very important issue, by visiting the district’s boundary issue webpage, located on the district website, for the latest updates, information and background.
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open!
Riverview School District is set to open its kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, March 3, 2025. The district is introducing a streamlined, user-friendly process that promises to make enrolling young learners in three easy steps.​
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Riverview School District Pilots New Reading and ELA Materials
Riverview School District has embarked on an exciting initiative this spring, piloting new reading and English Language Arts (ELA) materials for students in grades 3 through 5. The materials, developed by Benchmark Advance, are currently undergoing a field test that began in early March and will extend through late April.
Riverview Launches Major Network Overhaul to Boost Educational Technology
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Riverview Students Invited to Microsoft HQ for AI Deep Dive
As part of a growing collaboration between Microsoft and the Riverview School District, members of the district's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Student Advisory Committee were invited to Microsoft's global headquarters in Redmond, Washington, this week. The visit provided an invaluable opportunity for these students to engage directly with some of the world's leading AI and technology experts, as they delved into AI's complexities and vast potential.
Riverview Set to Launch New and Secure Photo Sharing Platform
Riverview School District’s IT department is making significant strides in enhancing student privacy and community engagement with the integration of Vidigami, a photo management system tailored for schools. The initiative aims to provide a secure platform for sharing and celebrating school memories.
Coming in April!