Briefly

School increases time on campus

Ritzville – Lind and Ritzville School Boards unanimously approved adding Lind-Ritzville Stages of Reopening 2020-2021 Matrix B to Appendix A of the Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools 2020-2021 Back to School Plan at a special board meeting Monday, Oct. 5.

The new matrix is available on the school’s website, under the Reopening Plan.

“We added this to start getting opportunities faster for all age groups to have some face to face time at school,” Ritzville School Board Chair Marci Miller said.

Students and additional time or days will continue to be added in two-week increments, provided all goes well and each building population remains healthy.

Superintendent Don Vanderholm said masking and social distancing remain critical components to moving forward, along with students not spending more than 15 minutes within six feet of each other.

Vanderholm clarified anyone coming into close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 would be required to remain off campus for 14 days.

Order now for museum fundraiser

Washtucna – Takeout orders must by placed by Oct. 10 for the annual Washtucna Museum fundraiser.

The event will be catered by Washtucna’s Rollin’ Coal Barbecue, and include a choice of pork ribs or smoked chicken sandwich with sides for $15.

The fundraiser takes place Oct. 17, and meals should be picked up at Bassett Park between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. A silent auction will take place at the park at the same time.

Funds raised will be used for preservation of historical information of the Washtucna area.

To order a meal or donate items to the silent auction, contact Karin at 509 887 2434 or Kriss at 509 308 5698.

Grab and go meal service continues

Ritzville – Lind-Ritzville School District continues to offer its free 2020 meal program for children ages 0-18 years.

There are no income requirements or registration necessary, and anyone age 18 or younger can take home a meal.

The fall grab and go meals containing breakfast and lunch can be picked up at Lind-Ritzville Middle School in Lind, and Ritzville Grade School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m.

For more information, visit the Lind-Ritzville School District website.