‘Life’s a Dance’ - Musical anti-bullying program a success!

Nationally recognized singers and songwriters Monte Selby and Steve Seskin brought their “Life’s a Dance, Rhythm of a Caring Community” concert series to Walla Walla to address the issue of bullying in schools. Special thanks to the numerous Walla Walla organizations and businesses for their support to help bring this powerful message to Walla Walla Public Schools students, parents and staff.

The celebrities met with students during the week at various Walla Walla schools, culminating their visit with a free community concert Thursday evening in Cordiner Hall on the Whitman College Campus.

This educational series allowed students to examine all sides of bullying and harassment through song writing, singing, and talking about how these behaviors affect everyone. The purpose of this community collaboration was to emphasize kindness, courtesy, making friends and having fun.

Special thank also to Pioneer Principal Dana Jones and members of her staff for organizing this program for district students.

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"We Don't Do That Here"

Lyrics for "We Don't Do That Here"

Pioneer GEAR UP model to be showcased throughout state.

Marika Tomkins and Richelle Palmer recently presented at the GEAR UP Regional Conference, “Innovative Designs and Integration into Schools.” Their presentation focused on how Walla Walla’s lesson model interfaced with GEAR UP /Navigation 101. The all school “Plan Now” event held at Pioneer in December was highlighted.

“Dan Barrett, Navigation 101 State Coordinator, sat in on this presentation and then proceeded to exemplify our work in his Navigation 101 marketing session,” Literacy Trainer Richelle Palmer said. “Dan asked permission to use our power point presentation, handouts and our “Model of Excellence” poster to share with schools throughout the state.”

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