On Thursday, July 27, our city partners from Duvall Police Department and Duvall King County Fire District 45 will be conducting a training drill at Cedarcrest High School. The agencies will be on site from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The drill will occur in a dedicated wing of the campus and activities planned for that day will continue as scheduled. Please note that as part of this drill, there will be a significant police, fire, and medical aid presence around the campus, for purposes of completing the day’s exercises. If you have any questions, please contact Riverview's Communications Office, via email, at communications@rsd407.org.

Cedarcrest Class of 2023 Student-Athletes. Clockwise from the top-center: London Haley, Charlotte Giffin, Riley Warden, Avery Zlateff, Sara Murphy, Maddie Knowles, Francisco Contreras, and Ellie Sivesind. Each year, thousands of prospective future collegiate athletes make athletic commitments to schools around the nation, declaring their intent to attend and play sports for the colleges of their choice. For many it validates the years of hard work and dedication. For others, it means what was once a dream is quickly becoming a reality. We had the opportunity to gather the thoughts of eight Cedarcrest student-athletes from the recent graduating Class of 2023. Among them: cross-country runners, track and field athletes, a wrestler, a swimmer, softball players, a state champion golfer, and a gymnast. With the coordination of Cedarcrest High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Jason Frederick, we learn from our student-athletes directly as they share their thoughts on all that is yet to come. Now graduates, they will soon travel around the state and across the country, taking their academic and athletic talents to the next level. FRANCISCO CONTRERAS (Evergreen State College, Wrestling) SELECTING EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE: “It was a rollercoaster of decisions, I was not sure at all what school I wanted to choose. With much gratitude, one of my coaches, Mark Ward, helped and guided me with my next steps and rationalized my thinking. I ended up being led to Greg Ford (Jr., Evergreen Men's Wrestling Coach), speaking with him every now and then and seeing him in many tournaments. After a long time, I decided to take the step and told him I wanted to wrestle under his guidance. FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: "There are so many memories. but probably the best one was my last home match. It was my senior night and I was the last match of the night and had just pinned my opponent. The crowd was roaring and after I got my hand raised and shook the opponent's coach's hand, all of my teammates swarmed me and threw me up in the air and starting chanting my name. That was the most beautiful and remarkable feeling and experience." WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT WRESTLING: "The competitiveness, aggression, skills required and the discipline both taught and used." THOUGHTS WHEN SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: "My first thought was, 'here goes nothing!' It was kind of a crazy, surreal experience - the fact that I am signing to go to a school for sports, let alone wrestling, was something I would have never imagined I would be doing. I'm just so thankful for everything that led up to this decision." Francisco wrestled all four years at Cedarcrest, while also competing for three years in club freestyle. At the end of the 2022-2023 school year, he was inducted into the Red Wolves Athletics Hall of Fame for Boys Wrestling and plans on studying nursing at Evergreen State College. Francisco indicates he will be a "wrestling nurse." CHARLOTTE GIFFIN (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Golf) SELECTING EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY: "I had sent emails to a number of coaches at schools who offered my degree. I received a response from Embry-Riddle and they invited me out for a visit. I had a great time meeting the players and seeing the campus and everything seemed like a good fit.” FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: “I have been fortunate to have made so many great memories from high school golf and it is hard to pick my favorites. Though one of my favorites happened this year at (the) state (tournament). Once I finished on the last day, (my teammates) gave each other big hugs and it felt really nice.” (Note: Charlotte is the 2023 WIAA 2A State Champion in Girls Golf, a first for Cedarcrest, winning the tournament by seven strokes.) WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT GOLF: “I love practicing and playing with my teammates and having friendly competitions with them.” THOUGHTS WHEN SINGING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “'It's official!'” Charlotte played golf and volleyball in her time at Cedarcrest. She was named the 2022-2023 Cedarcrest Female Athlete of the Year and inducted into the Red Wolves Athletics Hall of Fame for Girls Golf. Charlotte will be studying aeronautical science and pursuing a career as a commercial pilot. LONDON HALEY (Whitworth University, Cross-Country/Indoor Track/Track and Field) SELECTING WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY: “With the schools I visited, I would reach out to coaches before going to visit and see if they had time to meet with me. I would also make sure to go on a run with some of the athletes. Running with the athletes was important to get a sense of community and how everyone interacts with each other. At Whitworth, the coaches care about you more than just being an athlete, they also care about you as a student and what you want to gain from your time at college." FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: “Hanging out as a team, Homecoming the last two years and how well we all get along! My fondest memory would be the Jell-O mile relay. We basically ate a ton of Jell-O and then ran a mile. Somehow, no one threw up! I would also say hiking together as a team, cliff jumping - just too many great memories.” WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT RUNNING AND TRACK AND FIELD: “The grit that it takes to do this sport drove me to keep going and I am not ready to stop. Running has become a part of me and it is more about running against yourself than running against other people. Running has become a breath of fresh air, a calmness, and has brought me joy. I know in college I have more to give and, like Cedarcrest, Whitworth has a strong running community. I love the community, the positivity, and how everyone works together. Even the people we run against want to see us improve and you want to see them improve too.” THOUGHTS ON SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “Nothing really changed for me, but I did think, 'what am I getting into? What is college life going to be like?' I have also wondered if I will be able to stay on top of school and commit to running.” London began running cross-country and joined track in sixth grade at Tolt Middle School. He continued that journey, participating in both sports all four years at Cedarcrest. He also was a member of the Cedarcrest Mountain Biking Team for seven seasons, beginning in sixth grade. At the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year, London was a two-sport inductee to the Red Wolves Athletics Hall of Fame for both Cross-Country and Track and Field, was named Cedarcrest's Male Athlete of the Year, and received the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. While undecided on a major, London has interests in architecture, business, engineering, and art. MADDIE KNOWLES (Iowa State University, Softball) SELECTING IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: “After my junior year, I was not planning on playing in college and hoped to end my softball career on a positive note. I did not put in a lot of work towards being recruited, but was getting noticed by a handful of schools at travel tournaments that summer. I decided to continue playing with my team this fall and I was noticed by an Iowa State coach in California in November 2022. They had a roster opening for a catcher in my class, so my coach helped me get in touch with their coaching staff. After communicating with them for a few months, I attended a camp in late January and soon after I received my offer. I then signed to make things official a few weeks later! I took my official visit in April and am excited to get started this fall." FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: “Cedarcrest's softball program has had an incredibly talented group of players the past few years. When COVID-19 only allowed us seniors to play two regular seasons, we made district and state appearances both years. While there is not one specific moment I can share, I am so proud of our program and how much we have accomplished during my time at Cedarcrest.” WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT FASTPITCH/SOFTBALL: “Softball has taught me so many lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my life. This sport has allowed me to a part of something bigger than myself. It has taught me how to win and lose with dignity and how to deal with adversity. Softball has connected me to so many amazing people and allowed me to travel the country to play the game I love. I am beyond grateful for everything this sport has done for me and I cannot wait to experience these things at the next level.” THOUGHTS ON SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “It was a surreal moment. There have been countless people throughout my athletic career that have told me I would not be good enough to play at a Power Five school, let alone any Division I school. It was an extremely rewarding moment to know that not only did my hard work pay off, but I proved all those people wrong. I owe much of my success to my family and current team/coaches and I am eternally grateful for all of their help.” Maddie has played softball and basketball in her athletic career and also participated in dance classes through elementary school. At the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year, she was inducted in the Red Wolves Athletics Hall of Fame for Fastpitch/Softball. Maddie intends to major in either marketing or business analytics, though anticipates beginning college as an undeclared business major. SARA MURPHY (Azusa Pacific University, Acrobatics and Tumbling) SELECTING AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY: “I originally began talking with colleges for gymnastics starting in the summer of 2022. Azusa Pacific reached out to me and said they were interested in me for Acrobatics and Tumbling and I was invited for an official visit. I fell in love with the school and the team, so I decided to commit in September 2022 and signed with them in November 2022!" FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: “Cedarcrest does not have a gymnastics team, so I have been involved in club gymnastics outside of school. Some of my fondest memories with my club is definitely all of the travel meets I have been able to go on with my team, as well as the team bonding we have done. I have made so many lifelong friendships I am forever thankful for!” WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ACROBATICS AND TUMBLING: “As this is a relatively new collegiate sport, I did not know much about it. I am excited, as this will be something new and much more a team sport than gymnastics is.” THOUGHTS ON SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “'OMG! I am going to be a collegiate athlete!' I was just very excited for this opportunity and so thankful that I am going to be able to continue athletics with something new.” As indicated, without a school gymnastics team, Sara has competed in club gymnastics away from Cedarcrest. Currently, she plans on majoring in Business Marketing, with a minor in Psychology. ELLIE SIVESIND (Azusa Pacific University, Swimming) SELECTING AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY: “The process was so incredibly surreal. I reached out to many schools in Washington, Oregon, and California and filled out questionnaires and emailed coaches. APU was one of them and I flew down to visit them. I knew this was the school for me because it felt like an immediate fit and the girls on the team were so sweet and welcoming. I was offered a spot on the same day of my visit and signed about a month later! The process was exciting and I was so relieved when I signed. I cannot wait for the fall!" WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SWIMMING: “I love the atmosphere and the ability to set and make goals. I also love the friendships that are created and the sport is overall so rewarding.” THOUGHTS ON SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “I was so relieved and it was incredibly rewarding. The recruiting process can be really stressful and anxiety-inducing. When I signed, it felt so amazing to know where I was going, especially because APU is the school that feels the best for me.” Ellie has been swimming since she was five years old and during elementary school and middle school, she played soccer, basketball, volleyball and track. She is currently leaning towards studying kinesiology and nutrition, but also indicates nursing as a possibility. RILEY WARDEN (Montana State University - Billings, Softball) SELECTING MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY: “I first met MSUB at a GNAC (Greater Northwest Athletic Conference) camp in Portland. After meeting them at the camp, they came and watched me that same weekend at the tournament in Portland and asked for my contact information so they could FaceTime and get to know me better. After that call, they invited to me to their camp in Billings in September 2022. I went to the camp and had an amazing time and loved the community. I was invited back a month later and on my official visit I knew I wanted my future to be in Billings." FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: “Going to state for softball two years in a row! It was pretty cool being able to place seventh in state this year, placing higher than both of the teams in our district that also went to the state tournament.” WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT FASTPITCH/SOFTBALL: “I love that I can be competitive. Softball has given me the chance to travel around the world playing the game I love and has created friendships that will last a lifetime.” THOUGHTS ON SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “I was beyond excited and so happy to just have finally figured out my future home! I was glad that the recruiting process was finally over and done with.” Riley has played softball at Cedarcrest and for the past four years has also played on the Washington Ladyhawks select softball team. During her middle school years, she played soccer, volleyball, basketball, and ran track. Currently, Riley plans to major in business and minor in criminal justice. AVERY ZLATEFF (Whitworth University, Cross-Country/Track and Field) SELECTING WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY: “The process selecting a school was long and I was all over the board in what I was looking for. I was originally just looking for a good vibe, a place I knew I would feel comfortable and have a good time. I met the coach and team at Whitworth and got to see what it was like to be a student and an athlete there. In the end, I fell in love with the smaller school environment and tight community. Passionate as I am about running, the idea of being on the team at Whitworth fills me with joy. Now that it is official, I am so thankful - Whitworth just fits." FONDEST MEMORIES OF CEDARCREST ATHLETICS: “It is so hard to pick just a few. Summer training, morning runs with the team where afterwards we would ice in the river or hangout at Starbucks. Movie nights after races were the best team bonding experiences, along with swimming in a pool before running a mile at midnight to kick off the season. My freshman year I will never forget cross-country camp. I was introduced to the team and the lively environment of XC. My car trip to Idaho with London (Haley) for a race at regionals, drinking all the free tea and hot cocoa at the hotel we stayed at for state. And maybe best of all - singing in the car as I drove my best friends to the bus that was taking us to a meet. We listened to those two Eminem songs as tradition!” WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT CROSS-COUNTRY/TRACK AND FIELD: “I love to run. I love being outdoors. I love the exhilaration of racing. I love the bond formed with the team. I love all the wonderful memories it creates. There is nothing like living in the moment, which is a gift given when participating in these sports. You cannot help but savor every second, good or bad, because running makes you feel so alive.” THOUGHTS ON SIGNING THE LETTER OF INTENT: “I honestly could not believe it when I finally chose to commit to Whitworth. Once I decided, I had no 'what-if's' or any doubts. I was confident in my choice and so excited that I would get to run on the team.” Avery was a participant in both cross-country and track and field at Cedarcrest. Prior to attending the school, she played soccer, ran cross-country and track, and was involved in dance. Avery shares that she plans to study nursing, as she loves to be on her feet and work with people.

Portions of Tolt Middle School's 2023 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony are available in the video above. On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Tolt Middle School hosted their annual 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony. The event, held in-person at Cedarcrest High School, honored and recognized this year’s Tolt 8th graders in the Class of 2027. Hosted by Tolt interim principal Scott Petersen, and featuring teachers, staff, and administrators presenting awards of merit and recognition to Tolt students, the event culminated in a promotion to high school of approximately 220 Tolt Bears. The ceremony featured wonderful performances from Tolt’s band and choir. Following opening remarks from Mr. Petersen, English Language Arts teacher David Nordmark introduced the 2023 Student Awards, voted on by their peers. In a variety of fun and unique categories, recipients included: Most Reliable – Aiden Valentine Most Likely to win Survivor – Brayden Majerle Most Likely to be on Ninja Warrior – Diego Briseno Most Likely to be on Top Chef – Benny Bonifant Most Likely to Audition for America’s Got Talent – Ben Langley Most Genuine – Roger Ruiz Most Likely to Do Something for the Betterment of the World – Leighton Thompson Most Likely to Start or Join a Band – Ethan Galvez Most Likely to Walk on Mars – Grady Burke Most Likely to Have the Most Subscribers/Followers on Social Media – Brandon Pena Mr. Nordmark then congratulated Ian Nachreiner on being chosen as Class Speaker. Awards continued, celebrating achievement in Art, Music, Physical Education, Technology and Engineering, Spanish Language, and academic success and individual initiative. Karen Maguigad, Assistant Principal, announced the recipients for the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, recognizing students who maintained a GPA of 3.5 or above and scored in the 90th percentile on the Math and Reading MAP test. She then followed by announcing recipients of the Presidential Award for Educational Achievement, honoring students who showed outstanding educational growth, improvement and development. The centerpiece of the event came when Mrs. Maguigad introduced Nachreiner. In his remarks, he reflected on the experiences he and his classmates had during middle school, while also thinking about what high school will mean to those moving up from Tolt. “Tolt has been fun. As much as I can’t wait to move on to Cedarcrest, I am still struggling to leave this school,” Nachreiner shared. “We are going to be high schoolers soon. All of us are at a turning point in our lives. It is easy to look back at middle school as painful and a waste of time, but we also forget about all the great memories we have made.” Each year, Tolt recognizes two “Students of the Year,” voted on by the entire Tolt staff. The “Student of the Year” honors students who have excelled in and out of the classroom and shown outstanding character during their time in middle school. This year’s honorees are Maia Guzman-Yepez and Paloma Sayyah. The event next saw students honored individually, as teachers Scott Coats and Alecia Brooks announced the names of each student moving up from 8th grade to high school. In his closing remarks, Mr. Petersen encouraged students to try new things in high school. “You are going to have lots of opportunities to get involved. Leadership is all about influence and impact. I encourage you to make your impact be for good and uplift those around you.” Please join us in celebrating the Tolt Bears as they become Red Wolves and Ravens for their upcoming high school experience. And congratulations once again to the Tolt Middle School Class of 2027! A full list of academic award recipients is provided below. Tolt Students of the Year: Maia Guzman-Yepez Paloma Sayyah Outstanding Musician Award - Band (presented by Mike Stone): Paloma Sayyah Outstanding Musician Award - Vocal/Choral (presented by Kim Snavely): Lillian Lantz Outstanding Achievement - Art (presented by Julie Lagace): Margaret Horne Aidan Miller Technology & Engineering Awards (presented by Erik McFarland): Ian Nachreiner Talon Robertson Physical Education Awards (presented by Kenneth Stull and Katy Lindell) Emilson Gutierrez Arielle Karp Spanish Language Student Awards (presented by Alecia Brooks) Braden Bottemiller Alexa Weisgerber 8th Grade Core Content Awards (presented by Scott Coats and Quinn Thompson) The Academic Achievement Award is staff-selected and recognizes students with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, also requires excellent attendance and daily demonstration of the Tolt Points of Pride. Students are also selected for having an excellent attitude and ability to collaborate with others. The Individual Initiative Award is staff-selected and recognizes students who consistently demonstrate the Tolt Points of Pride, while also showing significant growth in learning from consistently applying creative, problem-solving skills. Academic Achievement Violet Bryant Kevin Hanson Ella Henry Kira Scarsella Sysha Shaikh Abigail Sommer Leighton Thompson Individual Initiative Paityn Craig Diesel Diligencia Avrie Johnson Lucas Pfeifle Presidential Educational Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence (presented by Karen Maguigad) For students to be eligible, they must have a 3.5 Cumulative GPA at Tolt and have received a recommendation from a Core and Elective teacher for demonstrating excellence in the classroom on assessments and projects. Cody Bellecourt, Rebecca Case, Jack Daly, Shannon Davidson, Erin Free, Avery Ganson, Maia Guzman-Yepez, Lilia Hernandez, Arielle Karp, Kerttu Kuivalainen, Aiden McBride, Rowena McClary, Aidan Miller, Ian Nachreiner, Owen Nelson, Veranika Nikalayeva, Emily Pitman, Paloma Sayyah, Ronen Sherman, Elise Sjavik, Abigail Sommer, Wyatt Stalnaker, Leighton Thompson, Andrey Tsapin, Gavin Tusing, Afton Wheeler, Sophia Yim, Josie Yriondo. Presidential Educational Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (presented by Karen Maguigad) Students earning this recognition show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment, or intellectual development in their academic subjects but do not meet the criteria for the Academic Excellence award. Joaquin Arenas Buxton, Independence Charter, Paityn Craig, Diesel Diligencia, Angel Espejel, Ethan Galvez, Emilson Gutierrez, Cypher Harris, Kiley Hobbs, Margaret Horne, Avrie Johnson, Lucas Pfeifle, Micah Randall, Talon Robertson, Aiden Valentine, Sebastian Williams.

Riverview School District is excited to welcome Dr. John Lombardi to Riverview. Dr. Lombardi will serve as the new Director of Teaching, Learning, and School Leadership, effective August 1, 2023. From his initial days as a high school teacher and football and cheerleading coach, to serving in an Assistant Principal and Principal role, and eventually becoming Superintendent with Muckleshoot Tribal Schools in 2017, Dr. Lombardi brings three decades of education experience to his new role, placing mentoring and leadership at the core of his work. Recently, he earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Western Washington University. “I believe in public schools and the difference a unified and collaborative approach by district leadership, the school board, community, staff and students can make in our schools,” he shares. Over the course of a decade with Everett Public Schools, Dr. Lombardi developed and provided oversight to ASB and activities programs as an Assistant Principal, while also orchestrating school-wide programs which addressed multicultural issues, anti-bullying awareness, and training in leadership with staff and students. Serving as a high school and middle school principal in Marysville School District, he led Arts and Technology High School and Tenth Street Middle School, a magnet school focused on instrumental music. Dr. Lombardi was a catalyst in creating the school’s mission, focus, and identity, while implementing continuous school improvement plans and further integrated Advancement Placement (AP) and honors courses into the curriculum. As principal of Monroe High School from 2007-2017, Dr. Lombardi left a significant impact on school climate and culture, building community through celebrating student achievement, increasing the number of AP courses available, and helping make programs like College in the High School and University in the High School available to students. A believer in data-informed instruction, he directed the implementation of a professional development program that supported all teachers in the development, delivery, and assessment of academic programs within the school. Additional emphasis was placed in implementing a Response to Intervention program for students who were struggling with their academics, while also successfully transitioning the school to new Washington State graduation requirements. In 2017, he joined Muckleshoot Tribal Schools as their new Superintendent, after earning his Superintendent certification that same year from Western Washington University. Within three years, Dr. Lombardi made significant program changes that led to a 45% increase in On-Time Graduation Rate and increased enrollment. An ongoing commitment to building relationships led to renewed partnerships between Tribal Leadership, area businesses, and local and state community leaders. Significantly, his work in bringing restorative practices to the district has made a lasting impact by eliminating disproportionate suspension rates and improving school performance through collaboration with the Muckleshoot Department of Education and the Muckleshoot Early Learning and Muckleshoot College programs. “I am incredibly grateful to the Riverview School Board and Dr. Leach for giving me this opportunity to join the Riverview team. I look forward to getting to know the Riverview students, families, and the communities that we serve. It is an honor to be joining a team of professionals who work tirelessly to create a learning environment that supports every student.” Please join us in welcoming Dr. John Lombardi to the Riverview School District as the new Director of Teaching, Learning, and School Leadership.

Riverview School District is excited to announce that Donna Reier will be Riverview’s new Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2023. Service-driven and focused on supporting staff and students alike, Reier has served as Riverview’s Human Resources Coordinator for the previous nine years and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern Washington University in 2022. In addition to her role as Human Resources Coordinator, Reier has also assisted with payroll and benefits work since the spring of 2023. Joining Riverview School District in 2011, Reier worked in the front office at Cherry Valley Elementary for three years before transitioning to the Human Resources Coordinator role in 2014. Prior to working in Riverview, Reier entered the world of education in 2002, serving as an Attendance Secretary with the Issaquah School District. In 2010, she moved into a support role for two Assistant Principals and two Deans of Students in Issaquah before joining Cherry Valley. As a member of the Human Resources team, Reier has helped grow and modernize practices in the Human Resources Department, leading efforts in training and onboarding staff members, organizing new staff orientations and facilitating an increased presence for the district at school job fairs across the region. In addition, Reier has been a member of the district’s bargaining team since 2019, assisting in negotiating contracts with Riverview’s labor partners, Riverview Education Association (Certificated Staff) and Riverview Public School Employees (Classified Staff). With an extensive knowledge of contracts, the personal connections she makes with employees across the district, and a deep understanding of Human Resources practices and procedures, Reier is in a unique position to make an immediate impact with the Human Resources team, shares Riverview School District Superintendent, Dr. Susan Leach. Reier is equally optimistic about the new opportunities ahead of her. “As a parent, community member and employee, I am proud of Riverview School District and am excited for what the future holds,” Reier says. “I am fortunate to be a part of an amazing Human Resources team and cannot wait to watch us grow.” Please join us in welcoming Donna Reier as Riverview’s new Director of Human Resources!

As the threat of wildfires looms larger every year, Riverview School District has initiated preparations for the potential of a larger-than-normal fire season this summer and fall. Last year, districts around the region, including Riverview, saw outdoor events, activities, recesses, and athletics postponed, delayed, and/or cancelled because of poor and unhealthy air quality. Considering the potential of wildfire smoke existing within our community, Riverview School District and our Information Technology team are working on activating Purple Air Quality sensors for use on our district campuses. Within the last few years, Purple Air Quality sensors have become a reliable indicator of air quality, monitoring the safety of the air around us. In the coming weeks, sensors will be installed at Cedarcrest Stadium at Cedarcrest High School, Tolt Middle School, Cherry Valley Elementary, Stillwater Elementary, the district’s Carnation campus – home to Carnation Elementary, Riverview Ancillary Programs, and Riverview Learning Center, and the Riverview School District Educational Service Center. As these sensors are registered and go online, the district will have consistent readings and up-to-the-minute data to assess wildfire smoke conditions from our very own Riverview locations. In Riverview School District, we will be following guidance provided by Washington State Department of Health (DOH), with tools such as the Washington Air Quality Guide for School & Child Care Activities. In some instances, Riverview staff may take into consideration additional local factors and circumstances when implementing or considering these recommendations. Earlier this month, the DOH indicated an anticipation of “above normal fire activity.” Kaitlyn Kelly, the DOH’s Air Quality Specialist stated, “We have an outlook for below normal precipitation and that’s going to last into fall, so conditions are trending to a long fire season.” Smoke from wildfires contains fire particles and gases including carbon monoxide. Exposure to smoke can cause a number of health problems ranging from minor to severe. Those with pre-existing conditions, infants and children, pregnant individuals, adults 65 and older, and people with heart and lung disease can be most sensitive to wildfire smoke. Minor symptoms can include headaches, stinging eyes, runny nose, and trouble breathing. The health and safety of Riverview students and staff is our highest priority. We feel it is important to inform the community of our next steps, sharing the tools and information we will be utilizing to make safe decisions around any potential impacts we experience in our community during wildfire season.

NOTICE OF SURPLUS TEXTBOOKS The Riverview School District plans to surplus old district-wide curricular materials, including various textbooks and library books, following School Board approval on June 13, 2023. The books will be available for purchase on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Carnation Elementary, Cherry Valley Elementary, Stillwater Elementary, Tolt Middle School, and Cedarcrest High School. The books will be offered at the cost of a dollar each, with students having priority for book purchase pursuant to RCW 28A.335.205 and RCW 28A.335.180.

On June 12, 2023, the Riverview Learning Center (RLC) honored student achievement and accomplishments for the Class of 2023 at the school’s Twenty-First Commencement Ceremony. Nearly 200 attendees came together at the Riverview School District Assembly Hall to celebrate this year’s CLIP (Contracted Learning for Individual Pacing), CLEAR (Cyber Learning Education Alternative at Riverview), and PARADE (Parents and Riverview Actively Delivering Education) graduates. In total, 23 students received diplomas this year, with nine students graduating from the CLIP program, nine students graduating from CLEAR, and five students graduating from PARADE. Principal Marilee Bosshart opened the commencement ceremony thanking families for standing by students and supporting them on their education journey. She shared additional thanks and gratitude to RLC teachers and staff, district staff, and the School Board for their ongoing support of the RLC programs and graduates. “To our graduates, I have been amazed at your resiliency, your curiosity, your creativity, and your kindness. Please know as you are graduating tonight and starting the next chapter of your life, the RLC staff cares for you, we appreciate who you are, and are proud of you and all you have accomplished. Congratulations!” Next, CLIP Teacher Dana Koukol addressed the graduates and families and invited everyone to bask in their moment. “You have mastered the vital skill of taking large tasks and breaking them down into achievable steps,” she shared. “Class of 2023, take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go. Remember the journey – the ups, the downs, the ‘meh’, and everything in between.” PARADE and CLEAR Teacher Joshua Allen discussed the influence his grandfather had on his journey to becoming a teacher and educator, while sharing personal anecdotes on how he has learned from every one of this year’s graduates. “Individually, this year’s graduates each taught me powerful lessons,” he said. Mr. Allen also reminded graduates to take a moment each day and be silent and listen to what a friend, a family member, or a colleague might be trying to teach you. “I encourage you to go out into the world and not just ‘touch the grass,’ but to go out into the world as active listeners. Learn what others have to teach you and trust that the world has so much more to learn from each of you.” Sophia Giliberto, a CLEAR graduate, began the student speeches with “Imposter,” where she spoke about wrestling with the notion of “imposter syndrome.” Giliberto shares that although she first felt that she didn’t belong at the RLC, she fought through a belief that she was unworthy of success. “I feel lucky for the six years I have been on this journey. Everybody here, no matter how defeated I look or felt, continued to support me. The journey is long, and once the time is right, you will get there.” CLIP graduate Raisa Morales presented her speech, “The Power of Hope,” thanking staff for always believing and caring in her and helping her find the motivation to finish school. “It has been a rollercoaster of a journey, but I am so glad to say I have reached a milestone in my development and maturity. I am living proof that the RLC support team cares greatly about their students.” Select images from the 2023 Riverview Learning Center Commencement Ceremony. Click any photo to expand to full size. Clementine Allen, a PARADE graduate, shared in her speech, “I Dream of a PARADE Community,” an impassioned plea for the power of community and the impact of lasting relationships. “Everyone here, from teachers, students, and administrators alike have worked diligently to create a community where all students feel welcome.” She added: “I ask of you – bring what we create at the Riverview Learning Center into every chapter of your life.” PARADE graduate Shannon Savery shared remarks, in a speech entitled, “Don’t Stop Dreaming.” As she spoke about learning from younger students and the support she has received from RLC teachers and staff, she offered: “So many of us seniors have gone through a lot in our high school years, to say the least. We have worked tirelessly to meet our goals and aspirations. Although many of us have struggled, I think that makes today’s celebration much more victorious.” As part of the ceremony, Mrs. Koukol and teachers Michael Seymour (CLEAR), Jeffry Rhodes (CLEAR), Connie Schutte (PARADE), and Terry McClintic (PARADE) shared personal experiences, stories, and reflections with each respective graduate. This annual tradition brings a powerful and meaningful emotional connection between students, staff, and families. Karen Worline, the Riverview Learning Center PTSA President, awarded two scholarships to RLC graduates. The Saajeda Mikaela Stratman Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to Clementine Allen (PARADE). The Riverview Learning Center PTSA Scholarship, in the amount of $300, was awarded to Shannon Savery. For the presentation of diplomas, Riverview School Board Directors Danny Edwards and Carol Van Noy were joined by Mrs. Bosshart and Riverview Superintendent, Dr. Susan Leach, as RLC Secretary and Registrar, Kris Rodger, announced each graduate’s name. Once all diplomas were handed out, Dr. Leach proudly certified and officially presented the Class of 2023. The CLIP graduates for 2023 include: Aiden Bymaster, Zanyah Coleman, Chloe Haack, Lillian Humphrey, Brendan Leo, Ben Matthewson, Emily Mercer, Raisa Morales, and Elizabeth Watkins. CLEAR graduates in the Class of 2023 are Angelina Boroyan, Laddie Darling, Sophia Giliberto, Bowen Grove, Niklas Gudmundson, Kim Kuznetsov, Areisy Lomeli Guzman, Mason Long, and Mason Yankacy. This year’s PARADE graduates, for the Class of 2023: Clementine Allen, Abigail Cutchins, Liliana Elles-Marquardt, Shannon Savery, and Noah Vayman. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the Riverview Learning Center’s graduating Class of 2023!

Riverview School District School Board Vice Chair, Danny Edwards, presents the 2023 Community Service Award to Sno-Valley Senior Center Executive Director Kira Avery On June 13, 2023, the Riverview School District School Board of Directors presented Sno-Valley Senior Center with the 2023 Riverview School District Community Service Award. Kira Avery, the organization’s Executive Director, was on hand to receive the award. The Community Service Award is given annually to a community group or organization in recognition of services they provide, which benefits our students and our district. In announcing this year’s award recipient, Riverview School District Superintendent, Dr. Susan Leach, on behalf of the Riverview School Board of Directors, praised the organization’s impact on the lives of all they have served through the years. “Over the years, we have had the privilege of witnessing the incredible impact the Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center has made on the lives of our senior citizens and community. The center has been a beacon of hope, companionship, and support, providing a nurturing environment where our seniors can thrive and feel valued. The programs, activities, and services offered by Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center have enriched the lives of countless individuals, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting overall well-being.” We are grateful to have the Sno-Valley Senior Center as part of our extended Riverview Community and congratulate them on receiving the 2023 Community Service Award.

Cedarcrest High School Class of 2023 Valedictorians: (Front row): Kaitee Nelson, Solai Overman, Jared Linerud, Gabriel Arroyo, Isabel Jones, Maya Bhavsar, Annika Schenk (Back row): Braden Altmyer, Timothy Ojeda-Silva, Leah Cammarano, Tejasvini Vijay, Kayla Hampton (Not pictured): Elyn Franson "Knowing I am leaving is like knowing I am starting a whole new life. Yet it won't be too strange, for everything I have learned and loved will be taken with me to the new world I will exist in." - Avery Zlateff "Ms. Isler was my fourth and fifth grade teacher, and I will never forget how much I looked up to her and how she truly inspired me." - Maya Bhavsar "Make new friends, get involved in school-related activities, and challenge yourself. Navigating these four years can be tough at times, but always remind yourself that you're not alone." - Maddie Knowles "I love our connections and friendships that were made in elementary, middle and high school. It is hard to know that everyone is going to split their separate ways. But it is so exciting to see what my peers are aiming for, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish." - Kaitee Nelson For high school graduates, the walk across the graduation stage signifies the closing of a major chapter in a student's life. The steps the graduate takes after hearing their name, and being handed a diploma, not only confirms a certain achievement of graduating from high school, but each step taken afterwards feels profound. No longer will these be merely "high school kids." They are graduates, prepared to take new steps along a path they have never quite taken before. The Cedarcrest Class of 2023 is impressive - among the more than 200 graduates this year, 20 achieved the academic success of a Valedictorian or Salutatorian. Among them: a champion powerlifter, a barista, a soccer official, a teacher of guitar lessons, a dancer, a School Board student representative. They are volunteers. Athletes. Advocates. Friends. Brothers. Sisters. And in looking for themes which emerged among the 15 participants in this year's article featuring the Cedarcrest Valedictorians and Salutatorians, we find a common connection among all of them: They are proud. Proud of themselves and their fellow "Vals and Sals." And also, they are proud of their school, their community and their classmates; each sharing candid thoughts on the teachers, experiences, and moments which made an impact on them. Below, we turn it over to them. In their own words, here are 15 of this year's Valedictorians and Salutatorians ("Vals and Sals") sharing feelings around graduation, the new chapters they are preparing to write for themselves, and their individual experiences which collectively brought them to the graduation stage. Cedarcrest High School Class of 2023 Salutatorians: (L-R): Reya Coats, Sydney Cato, Ellie Croshaw, Logan Dice, Avery Zlateff (Not pictured: Madison Knowles, Kiley Mercer) Through coordination with Cedarcrest principal Ray Labate, we are proud to share with you the words of the following Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. GABRIEL ARROYO - VALEDICTORIAN Gabe has attended Riverview for 11 years and will be attending the University of Washington this fall, hoping to major in accounting. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “I felt very proud of myself when Mr. Labate confirmed the news." THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: "One sacrifice I had to make along the way was with my transfer into the Running Start program. In Running Start, I was able to take difficult classes while being able to have my schedule fit the demands of powerlifting at a high level.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: ”I was on the varsity wrestling team my Freshman year, but during the pandemic I began powerlifting, which I have been doing since, earning two national titles and many records in the process." THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “The college process was a little stressful, but it seems like I've gotten almost everything sorted out now." TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Looking back, the teachers I'd say had the biggest impact on me were Mr. Nordmark (David Nordmark, Tolt Middle School English Language Arts), Mr. Kennedy (Tim Kennedy, Cedarcrest Media Arts), and Mr. Fassler (Daniel Fassler, Cedarcrest English Language Arts).” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I've felt more connected to my community in the past (before I transferred to Running Start), but I have been making an effort to be more involved lately. It doesn't upset me too much knowing that I'm getting ready to leave for school because a lot of my friends will also be going to college in-state, so I can see them on breaks.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “I would tell them to start thinking about college earlier than they would believe; their future self will thank them." MAYA BHAVSAR - VALEDICTORIAN Maya has attended Riverview School District for all thirteen years of being in school and plans on attending New York University, majoring in dance. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: "I felt proud of myself when I got the news from Mr. Labate in an email.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “I feel like I stayed pretty balanced with school work, extra-curriculars, and hanging out with friends and family. However, I think the biggest thing was being on top of school work even when I didn't want to or when I was pretty busy.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I have been involved in a Competitive Dance Team (outside of school), National Honors Society, and with the school yearbook.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “For the first half of the year, I was very busy filling out applications during the week and busy with auditions for dance programs during the weekend. Things were pretty stressful, and there was a lot to organize and manage. After hearing the decisions, it was also a difficult process weighing the different options and figuring out exactly what I wanted. I'm very grateful for the help I got from my family with the application and decision process.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “I have had so many incredible teachers throughout grade school who have impacted my life in numerous ways. Some teachers that have stood out and made a big difference in my life: Ms. Isler (Christie Isler, Carnation Elementary) was my fourth and fifth grade teacher, and I will never forget how much I looked up to her and how she truly inspired me. She embraced everyone's individuality and creativity, making learning such an open, collaborative, and constructive environment. I had Mr. Fassler during sophomore year, and his class was completely online. Although I did not get to spend much time in his physical classroom, he was so supportive and encouraging, making his class a safe environment that I looked forward to every day. Mr. Briggs (Loren Briggs, Cedarcrest Social Studies) inspired me so much, and I learned so much from his class. He allowed for discussion and encouraged us to think critically about important issues. I have had Ms. Schneider (Carly Schneider, Cedarcrest Fine Arts) multiple times over my years at Cedarcrest, and she has been one of my favorite teachers. She has always allowed for open discussion and a safe classroom to learn about art while also being in a stress-free environment. Mr. Schenk (Tony Schenk, Cedarcrest English Language Arts) has also been one of my favorite teachers; I have learned so much about writing and I have been encouraged to read more in his class. His class is very constructive and supportive, and I look forward to his class every time I have it.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I feel pretty connected with my group of friends, especially since I have known them since elementary school. I am definitely going to miss them as we go our separate ways. I will also miss many of my teachers who have been very supportive and encouraging throughout my years in grade school.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Make sure to balance different aspects of your life in high school. Allow time to make memories with your friends and family.” LEAH CAMMARANO - VALEDICTORIAN Leah has been in Riverview School District for all 13 years and will be attending the University of Pittsburgh, intending to pursue data science as a major because of a passion for sports analytics and learning about the possibilities computer science can provide. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “I recently learned that I would be a valedictorian. It had always been my long term goal to keep a 4.0 my entire school career so it was incredibly rewarding when Mr. Labate confirmed the news to me." THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “I sacrificed a lot of outside time putting in extra effort for my classes. I always raised a high standard for myself to study as hard as I could or turn in the best version of a homework assignment. It was definitely difficult at times because I wasn't always motivated to do this, but the habit of being disciplined helped push me everyday.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I was always serious about club soccer which took up most of my early years of high school. I worked a lot at Red Pepper (Red Pepper Pizza, a local restaurant) or officiating soccer games. In school, I played high school basketball for one year and soccer all four years. I participated in NHS and DECA.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “I have been excited and getting hopeful for the future and starting to imagine what life will look like in the next couple of years. Nonetheless, it had been stressful balancing schoolwork with completing applications or scholarships questions.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Mr. Hillestad (Marc Hillestad, Cedarcrest Career & Technical Education) and Mr. Miyoshi (Michael Miyoshi, Cedarcrest Career & Technical Education) deserve credit for their ability to personalize with their students and sacrifice time to truly help people reach their goals and interests. For me, both of them have contributed in many ways to discuss my passions and give me advice on the career path I hope to take.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I feel incredibly connected to my community. Sports had always been a huge part of this, but being involved in other things at school always caused me to feel a sense of belonging and purpose here. Growing up, I learned to value living in a smaller town and I feel it has prepared me extremely well to leave for a college across the country. I am excited to take on new opportunities and become independent.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: "Do not wait or be scared to try something different, even if it seems difficult or uncomfortable. Whether you succeed or fail, embracing change is what will make you better understand yourself and grow as a person.” REYA COATS - SALUTATORIAN Reya has attended Riverview for 12 years and will be attending Oregon State University, studying biology and hopefully translating the degree into one day working as an ornithologist. ON CONFIRMATION OF SALUTATORIAN STATUS: “I learned that I was a Salutatorian via an email from Mr. Labate. I was excited to find out about this because I work quite hard in school, but I am fortunate enough to be a naturally good student with ample access to resources.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “There have been many afternoons where I would stay in to work, and even more nights where I go to bed late because I am studying or doing homework.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I have been involved in Science Club/Science Olympiad, theater, choir, NHS, SAGE (Sexuality and Gender Equality), SOAR (Students Organized Against Racism), and Tri-M (Music Honors Society).” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “Applying for college was certainly a stressful experience and it was even harder to select a school. However, the hardest part for me has been staying on top of everything I need to do in order to attend my selected college. Despite this, I am excited to continue my education in a new environment and explore new opportunities.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “I have been fortunate enough to have some especially lovely teachers, and some that I did not get along with as well. I am thankful for each teacher because each provided me with academic and social learning experiences. The first person I would have to mention is Mr. Snavely (Dr. Dean Snavely, Cedarcrest Band and Choir). Even though he has only been at Cedarcrest a few years, he has been so encouraging of me, and has pushed me to do things I never thought I could achieve. Because of him, I have recognized my leadership abilities, which he fosters daily in class. Mrs. Simoni (Bobbie Simoni, Cedarcrest Mathematics) has also helped me to see my natural abilities to teach and lead. She gave me confidence in math, my toughest subject, and taught me how to teach others. As my teachers know, I have a 504 plan for my speech impediment. Each teacher that has supported me with accommodations has truly made an impact on my school experience. I am now more willing to speak out in class, even if I stutter. Most teachers I had were willing to help me participate while still making sure I feel comfortable. Mr. Goldsberry (Scott Goldsberry, Cedarcrest Social Studies) has been understanding with my Civics presentations, and Mr. Schenk is constantly encouraging my participation but makes sure I know that I don't have to push myself too far. I know my limits, and open communication with my teachers ensures that we are both satisfied with my work and participation.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I feel highly connected to certain aspects of this community, the theater and music program at CHS are two specific examples. Within these groups, I feel a sense of belonging that is difficult to find elsewhere. I will admit that I am afraid to leave behind everything and everyone I know, but I feel mostly prepared for this next step in my life.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “If they are passionate about something, they should pursue it. I hear a lot of people tell me that they wish they would have begun choir or theater earlier. I would also tell them that it is, in fact, possible to be in the music program all four years and still fulfill their graduation requirements. It is difficult, but it is worth it.” ELLIE CROSHAW - SALUTATORIAN Ellie has attended Riverview schools for eight years, and will be attending St. Thomas Aquinas College in New York, playing Division II soccer and planning on a double major in biology and physical therapy. ON CONFIRMATION OF SALUTATORIAN STATUS: “I was very excited when I found out all my hard work through high school had paid off and that I was going to be recognized for it.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: "Often I had to say no to hanging out with friends to study for tests and classes in general." ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I played Cedarcrest Girls soccer and was a member of the Sports Med Club (WCTSMA - Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association).” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "It has gone well, I was recruited to play Division II soccer so I was fortunate to not really have to worry about getting into school or anything like that." TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: "Mr. Kracht (Chris Kracht, Cedarcrest Career & Technical Education) and (Mr.) LaBrie (Matt LaBrie, Tolt Social Studies) have had the biggest impact on me throughout my education in the Riverview School District. They have pushed me to be my best self and have never failed to be there when I have needed them." THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I feel very connected to the community. I feel whenever I need it, someone is there with a helping hand and a smile. I am excited to leave for college and start a new adventure, but am also sad to leave this community behind.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Be kind. Kindness to others is the key to happiness. Love yourself, its okay to be different then others.” LOGAN DICE - SALUTATORIAN Logan has been attending Riverview schools for 13 years and will be attending University of Washington in the fall, with plans on majoring in applied mathematics, and possibly minoring in statistics or chemistry. ON CONFIRMATION OF SALUTATORIAN STATUS: “I knew with my GPA that I'd be recognized as a Salutatorian but it was nice to see Mr. Labate's confirmation.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “There have been certain activities I never got to try such as playing new sports or joining more clubs because I felt that I wouldn't have had the time for such a big commitment.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: "I've been in National Honor Society for three years and have been the Treasurer for the last two. I played basketball and participated in DECA all four years of high school. I have done other extracurriculars outside of school such as providing guitar lessons, working at Starbucks, tutoring math, and other volunteer activities.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “My college process has gone fairly smoothly. I spent a lot of time planning and completing my applications during the end of my junior year and during the summer. Having completed my application work, before my senior year started, definitely lowered my stress levels and allowed me to go into school without having any other worries.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “It is honestly hard to choose individual teachers that have impacted me throughout my entire time in high school because I feel that every single one I've had has taught me something important outside of the subject they teach.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I feel very connected to the community and enjoy participating within it. Though there will be many things I will miss when I leave, I'm excited to go out and try something new.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Get involved with the high school. There's a lot of fun clubs that are always looking for new members to participate. Take classes even if they sound hard. CTE and art classes can sometimes have difficult-sounding names such as Economics, Ceramics, or Marketing, though getting a good grade isn't too hard if you pay attention and participate in the class. I would also recommend going to the sports games, theater productions, and other events through the school; they're really fun.” KAYLA HAMPTON - VALEDICTORIAN Kayla has attended Riverview School District for 12 years and will be attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, majoring in architecture. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “I have always kept up on my grades so I knew that I had the grades to become a 'Val.' It felt like something had finally been accomplished and the work had paid off." THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “There were many late nights and social events I had to miss out on to work on school work and keep my grades up.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I am in NHS and DECA. I also ran track freshman year, played basketball junior year, and played soccer every year through high school.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “The college process has gone very well for me, I focused on finding a school that had the major I wanted - then worked to play soccer at those schools and I found one that worked out in both.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “(Ms.) Schneider and Mr. Thomas (Seth Thomas, Cedarcrest Career & Technical Education) had a huge impact on me throughout my years here. Schneider had listened to rants and given me a realistic outlook on the school and events. Thomas gives a lot of information and insight for the post high school years about getting a job and just living in the real world.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I feel very connected to this community, with the service I have done over the years I have made connections in this community, Though it will definitely be a huge change to leave, I am very excited about what will come with getting away.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Don’t give up; it seems never ending but you will get through it and you might even miss some of it. Live in the moment and enjoy it while it lasts.” ISABEL JONES - VALEDICTORIAN Isabel has attended Riverview School District for 13 years, and will next attend the University of Washington, planning to study biology for now, but leaving options open with interests in a lot of different sciences. ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: "I have been a member of the band and marching band for school, while outside of school I am involved in figure skating." THE COLLEGE PROCESS: “Making decisions about your future is really hard, especially when you’re not 100% sure what you want and there are so many options. I did my best to make an informed decision that would be the best option for me, and we’ll see where it leads.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Mr. McLaughlin (David McLaughlin, Cedarcrest Mathematics). I had him twice, for precalc (pre-calculus) online and statistics. He has been incredibly supportive throughout my whole time as his student, always willing to explain anything, help with anything, and truly just creates the best, stress-free, learning environment. I especially loved statistics with him, never in my life I think have I gone so quickly and completely from knowing nothing about something to being completely enthralled by it. He awakened some kind of passion for statistics deep in my lizard brain and changed my life." MADDIE KNOWLES - SALUTATORIAN Maddie has attending Riverview School District for all 13 years of being in school. She will attend Iowa State University, playing softball, with plans to major in either business analytics or marketing, though she indicates those plans are subject to change. ON CONFIRMATION OF SALUTATORIAN STATUS: “I entered high school with the plan of being a Valedictorian. I have always maintained high grades and strive for near perfection in all my classes. When I earned an A- my sophomore year during online school, I was devastated; however, I knew that I could still earn the Salutatorian honor and I adjusted my goal. It was a bittersweet moment when Mr. LaBate confirmed the news, because while I am extremely grateful for this incredible honor, I know that I came up just short of my original goal.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “Being a student-athlete is not an easy task. While I have always tried to maintain balance with my academics and athletics, I know that school always comes first. I have had to miss out on not only practices and other softball-related activities, but also time to hang out with my friends and family.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I play softball for Cedarcrest and the ai Bandits Breer (Fastpitch Softball team). I was a PACK Leader this year (PACK is a freshman orientation program) and an NHS member last year.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "My college process was slightly different than most because I will be pursuing my athletic career. I was focused on the recruiting process and finding a school that I could play softball at, so I only applied to a few safety schools in case my plan didn't work out. Fortunately, I committed to play softball at Iowa State University in March, and the application process was extremely simple from there.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Many teachers have left lasting impacts on me in my time in the Riverview School District. A few teachers I would like to acknowledge for their efforts are Mrs. Parish (Michelle Parish, Cedarcrest English Language Arts), Mr. Goldsberry, and Mr. Nordmark. I have never learned more in a single course than I did with Mrs. Parish in her AP Language and Composition class last year. I have taken three different classes with Mr. Goldsberry, and this is not by accident, as he teaches the most engaging courses I have ever taken. I took two years of Honors English with Mr. Nordmark in middle school, and I received more individualized feedback on assignments than I did in all my other years of education combined. Thank you to all of these teachers and many more for your time and effort, it does not go unnoticed.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “Carnation and Duvall surely represent a close-knit community, especially after all of the hardships we have endured together. Being a part of the Riverview School District and countless teams and clubs throughout the years has connected me to so many people whom I will be very sad to leave. With this being said, however, I am extremely excited for what's to come in the next few years and beyond.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Make the most of your high school experience. Time flies, and I know that sounds cliché, but it will be over before you know it. Make new friends, get involved in school-related activities, and challenge yourself. Navigating these four years can be tough at times, but always remind yourself that you're not alone.” KILEY MERCER - SALUTATORIAN Kiley has attended Riverview School District for all 13 years of schooling, and plans to attend Washington State University in the fall, studying marketing. ON CONFIRMATION OF SALUTATORIAN STATUS: “I already knew that I would be a 'Sal' from my grades, it was exciting but also not extremely gratifying as we don’t have weighted GPAs, so our rankings aren’t exactly spot on.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “In taking classes with more rigor I missed out a lot on the social aspects of school days as I didn’t have classes with/see my friends during the day.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I have been involved with club basketball, Cedarcrest Basketball and Track, National Honor Society, DECA, and ASB” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "The college process was very stressful due to choosing the right college in terms of cost/location/major/reviews, but it all ended up okay.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Marc Hillestad and Thomas Ames (Tolt Mathematics)” KAITEE NELSON - VALEDICTORIAN Kaitee has attended Riverview School District for all thirteen years and will be attending the Washington State University Global Campus, studying humanities for the time being. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “I have been working on this goal throughout my whole high school experience, and I was so excited and relieved when Mr. LaBate confirmed that I got Valedictorian. I have been looking forward to it for four years, so I was hoping it all worked out!” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “Throughout high school, I have had many ups and downs. During COVID, it was so complicated to decipher grades, and I was hoping that it would all pan out how I wanted it to. I had to transfer to online classes for the second half of junior year, which caused some challenges. Online classes are often challenging in different ways, and I had to exercise a ton of patience and sacrifice my free-time to communicate with my teacher and figure out how to get the correct credits!” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “In freshman year I played Cedarcrest Soccer, and club soccer.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "I had a hard time looking for an online program that fit what I was looking for, because I have a unique situation. Once I got accepted into WSU's online program, I knew that is what I wanted to do!” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “At Tolt, my favorite class was Mr. Minaker (Tony Minaker, English Language Arts). We always were doing fun projects, making movie trailers, and learning all about different book genres. It was the most fun group of students, and we all had a great relationship and comradery with each other and with Mr. Minaker. In high school, Mr. Briggs made a huge impact on my experience. I had him for APUSH (AP United States History) for the first half of junior year, and for Civics first semester of senior year. He cares deeply about each one of his students, and jokes around with us constantly. His consistent weekly schedule, his lack of personal life details, and his music choices always lifted our day. He always understood when I needed a day off, or an alternate assignment. I appreciate him so much, and I hope he knows that.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I am so thankful to live in a small town where everybody knows each other. Many schools that are graduating around us won't know all of the names called at graduation. I love our connections and friendships that were made in elementary, middle and high school. It is hard to know that everyone is going to split their separate ways. But it is so exciting to see what my peers are aiming for, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Be kind to everybody, because you never know what they are going through. Don't stop in the middle of the hallway during rush time, and that many things are not that serious! Tripping in the middle of the hallway, not that serious. Someone rejecting your romantic advance, not that serious! You got this, it will be okay.” SOLAI OVERMAN - VALEDICTORIAN Solai has been in Riverview School District for her entire school-going life and will be attending Texas Christian University, majoring in fashion merchandising. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “It was very exciting to get that email!! I knew my grades but it was so relieving to have it confirmed, I felt like all my hard work finally paid off and I accomplished one of my main goals!” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “Maintaining a 4.0 was a big task and tough goal. I had to put in all my effort to classes and work harder then I thought I would have to. It wasn’t an option for me to not try my best and I’m glad I held myself to those standards! I would come in early to school to get help or stay late, and learning how to achieve a good work ethic is something I’ll take with me to college and beyond!” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I’ve been involved in both in school and out of school activities! I’ve done competitive dance my whole life and my senior year decided to add in CHS cheer and track! I also involved myself in NHS, and held officer positions for both DECA and PACK!” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "Figuring out my plan for college wasn’t easy but went smooth! I decided I wanted to study fashion, and the Fashion Merchandising program at TCU popped out to me! After applying to many colleges and getting decisions and scholarships, TCU was an easy choice and I’m very excited to start this August!” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “There have been so many staff members who have impacted me and my journey from K-12 at Riverview. I’d have to say my 4th and 5th grade teacher, Ms. Isler was very impactful in shaping me to be the person I am today. At Tolt, Mr. Ames was someone who helped me find my love for math. My teachers this year have also been amazing in making me feel comfortable and ready to move on to this next step. Mr. Hillestad has given me so many opportunities through DECA and getting to have him as a coach in track this year was very special. Other teachers that have made a big impact on me are McDowell (Bruce McDowell, Cedarcrest Mathematics), Guyer (Justin Guyer, Cedarcrest Science), Goldsberry, Byars (Ryan Byars, Cedarcrest Physical Education and Health), and Simoni! I’ve learned so much from all of my teachers, it’s hard to not list them all here!” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I live outside of the main towns of our district, and it was hard at first to fully feel apart of the community. However, once I got more involved in school, I stared to feel the care the town has for everyone. I’m very grateful to have grown up at a school where the roots are built on supporting each other. Cedarcrest has become such a safe place for me through staff, coaches, teachers, and peers. I’m very grateful to have been able to be a part of our valley! Leaving for college is intimidating coming from such a small area, but I feel like the new experiences are exciting and I feel I’m prepared!” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Get involved! It truly does make a difference when you find clubs you enjoy and sports you like. As someone who joined school sports senior year, I can definitely recommend starting them sooner! I had always wanted to do these things and had so much fun this year with them, that I can’t recommend enough that you should just try the things you’ve always wanted to do - you may fall in love with them! Also, a piece of advice is stay true to yourself and be nice! It can be easy to get round up in things that aren’t serving you, so make sure you always take a step back and like the progress you’re making! Kindness is key and can go a long way! Also, have fun!! High school will fly by and I hope you make good memories you can look back on and take advantage of the special community CHS provides!” ANNIKA SCHENK - VALEDICTORIAN Annika has been in Riverview School District for three years and will be attending University of Washington - Bothell. While a major is still to be determined for Annika, she has interest in business or political science. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “I found out in the email that Mr. LaBate sent out. At first I did not know what it meant, as I moved to the U.S. three years ago and had never heard of a Valedictorian before. Therefore, I just felt normal as I was not aiming for it but just trying to get good grades for myself.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “School was always my main focus, as I grew up in a place where good grades were very important. So, I simply put my focus on school.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I have been involved with NHS. Outside of school, I have been volunteering with a local German Shepherd breeder for the last one-and-a-half years and recently started working for them.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "Figuring out which school I wanted to attend, and if I wanted to go to college at all, was stressful as there were so many options and it feels like the decision you make now will dictate the rest of your life.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “All of my teachers impacted me in one way or another but Ms. Simoni probably had the biggest impact on me. My first year at Cedarcrest was the 2020/21 school year and we were all online. She was my advisor and math teacher and helped me out a lot during that time and also when we came back to in-person learning.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Find something that makes you happy so that when school gets to be too much, you have an escape.” TEJASVINI VIJAY - VALEDICTORIAN Tejasvini has been in Riverview School District for 12 years and will be attending the University of Washington Interdisciplinary Honors Program. She plans on studying public health and something environmental health-related. ON CONFIRMATION OF VALEDICTORIAN STATUS: “I first learned about my distinction when I went to my college and career session with Mrs. Scott (Wendy Scott) where she informed me that I was ranked #1 in our class. Although this ranking was along with 12 others, it still felt so rewarding! When Mr. Labate confirmed the news through email in April, I learned that many of my friends had earned the distinction along with me. I was so proud of all of us. Through so many challenges in our education, we persisted together.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “I have been very lucky throughout my high school career in that I have a supportive family. This has allowed me to have a flexible schedule and follow my passions. I think one of the bigger sacrifices I remember making is reducing the amount of hours I was putting in at my job. I work at the eye doctor in downtown Duvall and I truly enjoy my job so much. However, last year, school work had gotten way too stressful and plentiful - especially with AP classes. I had to be open with my manager and reduce my hours while still having enough time to get my tasks at work done. This was definitely a hard decision to make because it was reducing my pay check and hours of an activity I enjoyed, but it was the right decision for my physical and mental health. Additionally, there have been many times where I have had to make sacrifices in my social life and social activities. I do a lot of climate justice organizing outside of school and during the pandemic and with limited school hours, I was able to put many hours into organizing. However, when school resumed with full days, it was hard to put in the same work I had been putting in during the lockdown. I had to be honest with myself and my teammates and prioritize school. This same honesty has been present in cancelling hanging out with my friends or limiting my activities like my Carnatic singing classes. However, I feel like I still have had an enjoyable high school experience while prioritizing school. Although I made small sacrifices here and there, I made sure school wasn't getting in the way of everything. It has just taken a lot of honesty with myself and others as mentioned before.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “I have been a Riverview School District School Board Representative for two years. I have also been working at Duvall Advanced Family Eyecare and involved with Technology Student Association, SOAR, NHS, CHStv (a monthly Media Arts program for students), RYC (Riverview Youth Council), Empower Youth Network volunteering, as well as working with Climate Justice Organizations (Washington Youth for Climate Justice, The Tomorrow Project) and Carnatic singing.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "The college process has been very stressful! Applying for college took up a lot of time and was such a confusing journey. However, I feel like I quite enjoyed some of the essay topics - they really encouraged me to learn more about myself. The hardest part of it all was the waiting game - 3+ months to hear back from schools. Although I was disappointed in some outcomes, the journey was definitely rewarding! Deciding was also a lot harder than expected. Choosing whether I wanted to stay in-state or move across the country, analyzing the program offerings, visiting the campuses. Going into the application process, I thought I'd know exactly where I wanted to go when I received decisions, but this really wasn't the case. I spent hours on the phone with alumni and college representatives to try to find the best school for me. At the end of the day, I think there were multiple options that would have been perfect for me- but I am glad I made the decision I did!” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Wow. This is a really tough question. I could talk about 10+ teachers that have had an incredible impact on my life in the Riverview School District, but I am going to try to keep it at 5. Ms. Isler (Carnation, PAT), Mrs. Santamaria (Jennifer Santamaria, formerly of Tolt's Multiage program), Mr. Fassler, Mr. Briggs, and Mr. Schenk. While there are so many more teachers I could talk about, I chose these specific teachers because they have all gotten to know me on a personal level. These five teachers would always check in on me while I was in their classes and have continued to check in on me after leaving their classes. They would remember everything I told them, event amidst having almost 100 students, and would constantly encourage me to prioritize my mental health. Their classrooms were not only a place that cultivated my passions, but a safe and comfortable space for me to share my thoughts and feelings. All of them have brought such unique approaches to teaching that helped me soak up so much valuable information while enjoying my learning. These teachers have gone above and beyond what is expected from a teacher and it is something I will cherish forever.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “I have lived in Duvall and in the same house my entire life. There is such a comfortability and sense of stability that I have gained in this community. There's traditions and activities that I have participated in since I was a tiny toddler, and continue to participate in today. There's places I'll drive by every day that remind me of wonderful experiences from my childhood - driving down Big Rock will always give me a sense of warmth and serenity. I feel very connected to our community and this is present in seeing someone I know every time I go to Safeway or a restaurant downtown. It's really true that everyone knows everyone here. I have had the same friend group since third grade and they have become my family - we're inseparable. The beauty of the valley is that you constantly reconnect with people as well. In the past couple months, I've reconnected with people from elementary school that I haven't talked to in ages! But even with the years without communication, our conversations are endless. Getting ready to leave for school is bittersweet. I am ready for something new, but I will miss the support that I have received in this community. I am eager to gain new experiences and awareness while being excited to reconnect with Riverview staff and friends.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “Prioritize communication. Communicating is the one thing that has helped me in every part of my life. If you miss an assignment or are not able to get something done, it's never the end of the world. Be honest with your teachers and find a solution- all the teachers I have had are always willing to help. But more than communicating with others, communicating with yourself is incredibly important. Know your limits and boundaries and stick to them. Always take care of your own health and communicate with others if you feel your health is at risk.” AVERY ZLATEFF - SALUTATORIAN Avery has been in Riverview School District for 13 years and will be attending Whitworth University, studying and majoring in nursing. ON CONFIRMATION OF SALUTATORIAN STATUS: “I learned about this once I got an email about being a Salutatorian. I was surprised to learn this, I knew I had good grades but had no idea I had good enough grades to be a 'Sal' after my one class, Civics, brought down my GPA.” THE SACRIFICES MADE TO GET TO THIS POINT: “I have sacrificed my time most of all. Late nights, weekends, work in the car or during meets, in between activities and events, lots of time I have put aside for my school work, studying, and quest for deeper understanding.” ACTIVITIES IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: “During high school I participated in Cross-Country and Track and Field. Clubs I have been a part of include Riverview Youth Council, Random Acts of Kindness, Aquaponics, Art Club, FFA, and National Honors Society.” THE COLLEGE PROCESS: "I have been all over the board in my college decision process. From big to small, near and far, I have explored so many options. It was a long process to narrow the choices down. I learned lots about myself in trying to find the school that best fits me. At first it was stressful to decide because I wanted so much for my college experience, but in the end it was simple. I found the three things that mattered most to me: close community, easy access to guidance for classes, and running on a team. Whitworth at first was not even at the top of my list, I wanted adventure far away. But I found everything I need is right here in Washington. Even a small school is an adventure, you are living away from home and alone for the first time, meeting all new people, having new experiences, and finding new goals and passions. Now that the process is finished, I am joyous and excited about my future at Whitworth and beyond.” TEACHERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT: “Mr. Fassler gave me inspiration and determination. Dr. Henrikson (Dr. Davin Henrikson, Cedarcrest Science) showed me that effort put into school pays off. Mr. McLaughlin taught me the power of speaking up and asking questions. Mrs. Filer (Peggy Filer, Cedarcrest Health) showed me kindness and support and taught me a smile is all one needs to make a difference. Mrs. Blooming (Amy Blooming, Cedarcrest English Language Arts) built me up and helped give me confidence. Mr. Sánchez (Cesar Sánchez, Cedarcrest Science) taught me patience, introduced me to my love of science, and made learning fun! Mr. Guyer is spirited and encouraged my success. Mr. McDowell pushed my limits, saw my potential, and helped me find my gut and drive to be better in athletics. Mrs. Desch (Andie Descheemaeker, Cedarcrest Fine Arts) taught me mistakes were apart of the journey and beautiful things can come from what seems gnarly or broken. I learned from her art class that even when uncertain just go for it and see what happens, it's more fun and unique that way. I feel very blessed for all the wisdom I have gained from my teachers and their classes.” THOUGHTS ON MOVING ON FROM YOUR COMMUNITY: “Living in the area all my life I don't know any other place that feels like home. This place has become home from more than just living here. This is home because of the towns, the people, the roads I memorize to run, the sounds of friendly conversation and birds chirping, and the way every one comes together to support a cause. Everyone participates in events like Summerstage, supporting businesses and friends with gigs downtown, fun runs, spring cleanings, donation events, working booths at baseball openers or parades and clubs welcoming the freshmen touring the school. These events bring us together. I grew up with these people with this community, and in Riverview School District. I have known the people, the schools, the town forever. Knowing I am leaving is like knowing I am starting a whole new life. Yet it won't be too strange, for everything I have learned and loved will be taken with me to the new world I will exist in. My life here is the base to all I will do and achieve in the future.” IF AN INCOMING FRESHMAN ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE, YOU WOULD SAY...: “I would tell an incoming freshman that it is up to them to chose the path you want to pave but you will have many people to support and help you along the way. Do not be afraid to try new things and put yourself out their, this is how you grow and discover yourself. Always be kind to others even on your worse day. Hugs go a long way. Surround yourself not by a crowd that call themselves your friends but by two or three people who have your back for every twist and turn during your time at Highschool, love you for who you are, and stay loyal. You do not just find your place here, you see where you want to be and work make your place there. Always continue to work on yourself. Find your passions and let it light a spark within you. Keep going, don't give up on yourself. Do not fear the hardship, challenges, and mistakes that come your way, you are stronger than you know, and capable of so much.”

Above are a small sampling of photos from the 2023 Cedarcrest High School Senior Awards Night ceremony. To see a complete photo album of images and of in-person recipients, please click here! On Thursday, June 8, 2023, Cedarcrest High School held its annual Senior Awards Night ceremony at the Riverview School District ESC Assembly Hall in Duvall. This year, more than 250 students, staff, and family members attended the event, celebrating a wide array of achievements from the Cedarcrest Red Wolves’ Class of 2023. Hosted by Cedarcrest Social Studies teacher Dan Armstrong, the event was an efficient and quick-moving affair, honoring student achievement and recognizing accomplishments in academics, athletics, student leadership, and community service. In addition, the evening began with the annual presentation of scholarship awards. By the end of the evening, 60 financial scholarships were awarded in the program’s opening portion, with the scholarship process managed by Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars. In its eighth year, the Ann Hart Foundation Scholarship for Women Pursuing Careers in Natural Sciences recognizes students who seek to follow a career in science and/or science-related education. The foundation’s $10,000 scholarship was awarded to Elisa Piira. Two new scholarships were presented by Cedarcrest High School Mathematics teacher Kristin Jongejan, recognizing mathematics and multi-cultural educational interests. Viona Chamasemani (Multi-Cultural) and Sören Spencer (Mathematics) were recognized. Jongejan’s parents were also in attendance to join in honoring the scholarship recipients. Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars awarded scholarships to eight seniors this year, including a joint scholarship with Eagle Rock Multi-Age. The recipient names are shared below. In addition to Scholarship Awards, students were also presented with Honor, Merit, and Leadership Awards, as well as individual departmental awards, recognizing students who were exemplary in those chosen areas of study. At the local level, community sponsors graciously donated $50,735 through their scholarship programs. A summary of the Senior Awards Night follows and congratulations to all our graduates in the Class of 2023! CLASS OF 2023 SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS: Alex Enciso Navarro Memorial, Amy Burhen Nurse’s Memorial, Ann Hart Foundation, Carnation Chamber of Commerce, Carnation Elementary PTSA, Cedarcrest Band Boosters, Cedarcrest High School PTSA, Cherry Valley Elementary PTSA, Christi Irwin & Associates, David L. Ryles Memorial, Duvall Chamber of Commerce, Duvall Civic Club, Duvall Foundation for the Arts, Eagle Rock Multi-Age PTSA, Jennifer Martin Memorial, Jongejan Family, Kyle Warren Heyting Memorial, Redemption Church, Riverview Education Association, Riverview Education Foundation, Riverview PTSA Council, Riverview School Board of Directors, Rotary Foundation of Duvall, Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars, Stillwater Elementary PTSA, Tolt Middle School PTSA CLASS OF 2023 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Alyssa Adams (Duvall Civic Club – Horticulture) Braden Altmyer (Alex Enciso Navarro Memorial; Stillwater PTSA) Vanessa Alvarez Cisneros (Jennifer Martin Memorial Female Science) Maya Bhavsar (Carnation PTSA) Shruti Bona (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Emma Bost (Carnation Chamber of Commerce) Autumn Bryant (Tolt PTSA) Leah Cammarano (Redemption Church STEM) Melanie Cammarano (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Bradley Campbell (Kyle Warren Heyting Memorial) Rylee Candland (Duvall Foundation for the Arts) Sydney Cato (Christi Irwin & Associates; Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Viona Chamasemani (Jongejan Family – Multi-Cultural) Reya Coats (Cedarcrest PTSA) Elyse Darrington (Riverview Education Association; Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Logan Dice (Riverview Education Foundation) Ben Floyd (Riverview Education Foundation) Elyn Franson (Duvall Foundation for the Arts) Isabella Garside (Cedarcrest PTSA) Charlotte Giffin (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Eva Gill (Amy Burhen Nurse’s Memorial; Cedarcrest Band Boosters) Kaylee Hulse (Duvall Chamber of Commerce) Clara Hunt (Duvall Civic Club – Vocational) Isabel Jones (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Daniel Kreymer (Rotary Foundation of Duvall) Rachel Krivanek (Tolt PTSA) Maggie Leniszewski (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Jared Linerud (Carnation PTSA) Justin Link (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Zoe Maris (Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Caedyn Martin (Riverview Education Association) Kiley Mercer (Duvall Chamber of Commerce) Melia Mills (Eagle Rock Multi-Age PTSA) Kaitee Nelson (Cherry Valley PTSA) Timothy Ojeda-Silva (Riverview Education Foundation) Solai Overman (Duvall Civic Club) Bennet Pfeifle (Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Elisa Piira (Ann Hart Foundation) Kaitlyn Ronsee (Stillwater PTSA – Bob Scharer Award) Matthew Sasten (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Kaitlyn Sewell (Cedarcrest PTSA) Jakob Sikes (Kyle Warren Heyting Memorial) Elizabeth Sivesind (Riverview PTSA Council) Odin Sjavik (David L. Ryles Memorial) Sören Spencer (Jongejan Family – Mathematics) Jenna Stringham (Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Sierra Swart (Eagle Rock Multi-Age PTSA; Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Oscar Thompson (Cedarcrest Band Boosters) Julia Taylor (Stillwater PTSA – Bob Scharer Award) Sofia Verdi (Snoqualmie Valley Dollars for Scholars) Tejasvini Vijay (Cedarcrest PTSA; Riverview School District School Board) Alex Wells (Cedarcrest Band Boosters) James Wilkes (Rotary Foundation of Duvall – Student of the Month) Avery Zlateff (Cherry Valley PTSA) CLASS OF 2023 ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND DEPARTMENTAL RECIPIENTS: Valedictorians: Braden Altmyer, Gabriel Arroyo, Maya Bhavsar, Leah Cammarano, Elyn Franson, Kayla Hampton, Isabel Jones, Jared Linerud, Kaitee Nelson, Timothy Ojeda-Silva, Solai Overman, Annika Schenk, Tejasvini Vijay Salutatorians: Sydney Cato, Reya Coats, Ellie Croshaw, Logan Dice, Madison Knowles, Kiley Mercer, Avery Zlateff Principal’s Leadership Award: Autumn Bryant “Pride of the Pack” Distinguished Senior Awards: Alyssa Adams, Liam Bissell, Autumn Bryant, Francisco Contreras, Ben Floyd, London Haley, Zoe Maris, Melia Mills, Timothy Ojeda-Silva, Tejasvini Vijay National Merit Commended Scholar: Isabel Jones National Honors Society Platinum Philanthropist Recipients: Vanessa Alvarez Cisneros, Sydney Cato, Eva Gill, Julia Heiner, Rachel Krivanek, Kaitlyn Sewell, Tejasvini Vijay National Honors Society Honors Cord Recipients: Alyssa Adams, Braden Altmyer, Vanessa Alvarez Cisneros, Maya Bhavsar, Maya Briseno, Autumn Bryant, Isabella Burpee, Leah Cammarano, Benjamin Carter, Sydney Cato, Viona Chamasemani, Reya Coats, Logan Dice, Ben Floyd, Elyn Franson, Kila Fridenvalds, Isabella Garside, Grace Gentile, Aidan Gibson, Eva Gill, Kayla Hampton, Julia Heiner, Kaylee Hulse, Kendall Kilmer, Rachel Krivanek, Maggie Leniszewski, Zoe Maris, Sofia Marshall, Kiley Mercer, Melia Mills, Sara Murphy, Timothy Ojeda-Silva, Solai Overman, Avery Pettit, Elisa Piira, Annika Schenk, Kaitlyn Sewell, Jakob Sikes, Elizabeth Sivesind, Sierra Swart, Emma Tompkins, Tejasvini Vijay, Avery Zlateff Cedarcrest Honors Graduates: Alyssa Adams, Braden Altmyer, Vanessa Alvarez Cisneros, Nevaeh Ash, Maya Bhavsar, Shruti Bona, Thea Boussom, Autumn Bryant, Leah Cammarano, Melanie Cammarano, Rylee Candland, Brody Caniglia, Joshua Cardwell, Benjamin Carter, Sydney Cato, Reya Coats, Elyse Darrington, Logan Dice, Claire Fleming, Ben Floyd, Elyn Franson, Karik Freiheit, Kai Fridenvalds, Kila Fridenvalds, Allison Frodsham, Ryan Fuglvog, Isabella Garside, Grace Gentile, Aidan Gibson, Charlotte Giffin, Brodie Hamlin, Kaylee Hulse, Isabel Jones, Kenneth Kosters, Daniel Kreymer, Rachel Krivanek, Elliot Lawrence, Maggie Leniszewski, Jared Linerud, Zoe Maris, Caedyn Martin, Kiley Mercer, Timothy Ojeda-Silva, Jane Ott, Solai Overman, Charlotte Pair, Avery Pettit, Samarth Rao, Kaitlyn Ronsse, Jakob Sikes, Elizabeth Sivesind, Odin Sjavik, Drew Swanson, Sierra Swart, Jessica Sweeney, Maxwell Taibl, Skyler Tan, Oscar Thompson, Emma Tompkins, Tejasvini Vijay, Megan Walker, Caleb Weisgerber, Alex Wells, Avery Zlateff Washington Honors Awards – Top 10% Graduates: Alyssa Adams, Braden Altmyer, Gabriel Arroyo, Blake Baumann, Maya Bhavsar, Shruti Bona, Emma Bost, Autumn Bryant, Leah Cammarano, Rylee Candland, Brody Caniglia, Joshua Cardwell, Benjamin Carter, Sydney Cato, Reya Coats, Ellie Croshaw, Logan Dice, Benjamin Floyd, Elyn Franson, Isabella Garside, Grace Gentile, Charlotte Giffin, Brodie Hamlin, Kayla Hampton, Kaylee Hulse, Isabel Jones, Hilary Kane, Madison Knowles, Kenneth Kosters, Daniel Kreymer, Rachel Krivanek, Jared Linerud, Zoe Maris, Kiley Mercer, Isabella Montana, Timothy Ojeda-Silva, Jane Ott, Solai Overman, Matthew Sasten, Annika Schenk, Tejasvini Vijay, Avery Zlateff United States Marine Corps Awards: For Scholastic Excellence: Braden Altmyer Distinguished Athlete Awards: London Haley, Kaitlyn Sewell Semper Fidelis Awatrd for Musical Excellence: Eva Gill Cedarcrest Athletes of the Year: Charlotte Giffin, London Haley Cedarcrest Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees: Francisco Contreras (Boys Wrestling), Charlotte Giffin (Girls Golf), London Haley (Cross-Country and Track and Field), Madison Knowles (Fastpitch Softball) Cliff Gillies Student Athletics Award for Citizenship: Braden Altmyer, Rachel Krivanek INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTAL AWARD RECIPIENTS: Leah Cammarano (Mathematics) Rylee Candland (World Languages) Sydney Cato (Doug Hall Outstanding Business and Marketing Student) Reya Coats (Science) Francisco Contreras (Health & Physical Education) Elyse Darrington (Fine Arts Inter-Departmental Artist) Allison Frodsham (Language Arts) Grace Gentile (Dramatics/Theatre Leadership Student) Rachel Krivanek (Engineering Design and Computer Science) Tejasvini Vijay (Media Arts | Social Studies)

The Riverview School District No. 407 has issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following nonproject action: Adoption of the Riverview School District’s 2023-2029 Capital Facilities Plan ("Capital Facilities Plan") for the purposes of planning for the District's facilities needs. King County, the City of Carnation, and the City of Duvall will adopt the Capital Facilities Plan as part of each jurisdiction’s Comprehensive Plan. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the Riverview School District has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the Riverview School District No. 407, 15510 1st Ave NE, PO Box 519, Duvall, WA 98019. The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issue. Comments and/or appeals must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., June 27, 2022, to: Superintendent, Riverview School District No. 407, 15510 - 1st Ave NE, PO Box 519, Duvall, WA 98019.