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![2026-27 Transportation Opt-In]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770301657/sowashcok12mnus/huc38ug2sxg1ekqvojor/optin.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770301657/sowashcok12mnus/huc38ug2sxg1ekqvojor/optin.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770301657/sowashcok12mnus/huc38ug2sxg1ekqvojor/optin.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770301657/sowashcok12mnus/huc38ug2sxg1ekqvojor/optin.png","width":1000}])
Starting Monday, Feb. 9 all families must complete the transportation opt-in form by Friday, March 6. The form can be found in your Campus Parent Portal account.
![students attending the black student summit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772719421/sowashcok12mnus/fclqnplvffqat5r1rirb/bhmsummit.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772719421/sowashcok12mnus/fclqnplvffqat5r1rirb/bhmsummit.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772719421/sowashcok12mnus/fclqnplvffqat5r1rirb/bhmsummit.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772719421/sowashcok12mnus/fclqnplvffqat5r1rirb/bhmsummit.png","width":1000}])
This past Presidents’ Day, SoWashCo Schools hosted its first Black History Month Student Social at East Ridge High School.
![a balance beam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772719422/sowashcok12mnus/irnpekgp4a4hplkzibev/wintersports.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772719422/sowashcok12mnus/irnpekgp4a4hplkzibev/wintersports.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772719422/sowashcok12mnus/irnpekgp4a4hplkzibev/wintersports.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772719422/sowashcok12mnus/irnpekgp4a4hplkzibev/wintersports.png","width":1000}])
The winter sports season was a strong one across the district, with teams competing at a high level and representing their schools well.
![the importance of mca testing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740063901/sowashcok12mnus/xaoued2vmogkf5ttdfts/MCAMTASTesting5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740063901/sowashcok12mnus/xaoued2vmogkf5ttdfts/MCAMTASTesting5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740063901/sowashcok12mnus/xaoued2vmogkf5ttdfts/MCAMTASTesting5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740063901/sowashcok12mnus/xaoued2vmogkf5ttdfts/MCAMTASTesting5.png","width":1080}])
Students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11 will participate in MCAs beginning April 1.
![Wolfpack Buddies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771529404/sowashcok12mnus/uywlujbfz4ipzud9gqds/IMG_7268.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771529404/sowashcok12mnus/uywlujbfz4ipzud9gqds/IMG_7268.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771529404/sowashcok12mnus/uywlujbfz4ipzud9gqds/IMG_7268.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771529404/sowashcok12mnus/uywlujbfz4ipzud9gqds/IMG_7268.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771529404/sowashcok12mnus/uywlujbfz4ipzud9gqds/IMG_7268.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771529404/sowashcok12mnus/uywlujbfz4ipzud9gqds/IMG_7268.jpg","width":2200}])
Wolfpack Buddies is a student-led club at Park High School (PHS) that pairs students receiving special education services with peers in general education to build meaningful, one-to-one friendships. The club is part of Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit dedicated to establishing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).