Your Hometown News Source
Your Hometown News Source
Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 53
DAYTON–This was Gear Up week for secondary students. Gear Up is "Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs." This fantastic federally funded program helps students nationwide be prepared for their future careers, goals, and colleges. Numerous activities were planned out for the week of September 24–29 by the Dayton Gear Up staff. On Monday, single questions were posted around the high school, and every question found and answered was rewarded with candy. Tuesday was the "C...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Fair took place on September 8-11. Many local FFA members took their projects to the fair this year. Graci Turner took her heifer to the fair and received Grand Champion FFA Record Book. Anthony Jonas entered his lamb to the fair this year. He was awarded with the Grand Champion FFA Market Lamb and Grand Champion FFA Lamb Showman. Gloree Grace took a pig to the fair and received blue ribbons for both the Market and Fitting & Showing classes. Raymond Yutzy exhibited h...
DAYTON–This year, Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days took place on August 31 through September 3. Four Dayton FFA members, Gloree Grace, Kaelie Jonas, Elsie Mann, and Wyntr McCauley all brought their projects to this fair. Gloree and Wyntr both showed swine, Elsie showed a steer, and Kaelie showed a lamb. All these members participated in livestock judging, fitting & showing classes, market classes, and sale. Kaelie Jonas and her lamb won Grand Champion FFA Market Lamb, third Overall Market L...
DAYTON-The Senior Class or 2024 will attend their last first day of school August 28, with many more final high school moments throughout the year. In addition, senior Wyntr McCauley accepts membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Summer break is coming to an end, and students are getting ready to go back to school. Last year's Juniors are this year's Seniors and come August 28, it will be the Class of 2024's last first day of school in Dayton High School. That day...
By Wyntr McCauley DHS Reporter/Correspondent DAYTON–Tthe Swine Showmanship Clinic took place at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29. The clinic, lead by Becky Tetrick and Cara Shepherd and coordinated by Wyntr McCauley and Emmalee Cole was a great success. The bleachers were full of young kids ready to learn and participate in this event. Many young 4-Hers were able to learn about the four main objectives; Showmanship, Hair, Skin, and Feeding. Cara Shepherd started by teaching t...
DAYTON–Graduating the Class of 2023 has signaled the close of their reign as seniors and the end of high school for them, as they move on to new endeavors. Now, it is traditional for the junior class to take their place as the new seniors, and be dubbed the Senior Class of 2024. For many students, making this transition sparks excitement, fear, changing emotions, yet all are ready to graduate. Some things these new seniors are looking forward to is the new sports program, working, building memor...
DAYTON–The school year is coming to an end for the all students in the district, and much sooner for the Senior Class of 2023. But, before the 2023 Seniors said their final goodbyes, the traditional Senior Sign-Off assembly was held on May 26. In addition, the FFA Plant Sale ended on May 27. This year's big day for the Seniors was on May 26, in the Dayton High School gym with the Senior Sign-Off which included recognition and awards. The Senior Sign-Off Day is an opportunity for this year's grad...
DAYTON- The Dayton High School (DHS) Associated Student Body (ASB) elections for the 2023-24 school year happened on Monday, May 8. Elections were held in the High School Auditorium towards the end of the school day. The current ASB for 2022-2023 worked on this process with each other to prepare things for the upcoming officers for next year. After each candidate gave their speeches, DHS students were sent back to their classes and given a ballot by their teachers to vote. The results came in...
DAYTON–Students have been wrapping up their school year, a little less than a month away, with club activities, competitions, and most importantly school work. The Dayton FFA Livestock judging team has done a phenomenal job these past two weeks while judging in Asotin and at state livestock judging in Spokane. In Asotin, The Dayton FFA livestock judging team placed 15th out of 44 teams. Wyntr McCauley placed 31st individually out of 266 competitors. Dayton FFA went to Spokane on Wednesday, May 3...
DAYTON–Many Dayton High School (DHS) students demonstrated their spirit through activities and dress-up days during Prom this week. The final combined sports week ended with a pep rally coordinated by the DHS Associated Student Body (ASB) which included a send-off for the Dayton-Waitsburg (DW) Wolfpack Softball players as they left for their game that early afternoon. The Junior class nominated the 2023 Prom Court from the Senior class earlier this week. DHS Prom Court includes Vaughn Walter, Me...
DAYTON–High School (DHS) students were getting excited about the one-hundred-year anniversary of their school last week and the upcoming Prom. Present day DHS students participated in activities to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Pietrzycki High School throughout the day Thursday, April 19. Some of the activities the Senior High and Middle school students participated in were a scavenger hunt, cake, and fun games in the gym with the Walla Walla DJ. They ended the day with some line d...
DAYTON–Students returned from a week off for Spring Break and prepare for end of the school year activities. FFA received a $63,000 grant; and the Associated Student Body officer election is underway. Dayton FFA has worked hard on the greenhouse over the few past years. Recently, they received a grant of $63,000 through the Columbia County Conservation District to renovate and expand the greenhouse. With this grant, students enrolled in agricultural classes and Dayton FFA chapter members will h...
DAYTON–The Middle School (MS) drama program presented Cinderella for students in the High School Auditorium on March 28-29 from 2-3 p.m. The MS drama program has worked hard on acting during class throughout the year to prepare the beloved folk tale of Cinderella. Students were treated to this drama about a young woman living in dire circumstances who was suddenly given great fortune just by taking the opportunity to be in the right place at the right time, last Wednesday and Thursday a...
DAYTON–The local FFA Chapter members participated in the District and State Qualifier competition in Asotin and Pullman on March 22 and 23. This week, the Dayton FFA Agronomy team: Graci Turner, Colt Clemens, Gloree Grace, and Rosemary Yutzy, went to Pullman to compete in State Agronomy on March 22. These individuals have worked hard during practice time during school hours continuously for months. They placed 12th in State Agronomy and had a great experience competing. FFA member Wyntr McCauley...
DAYTON– Tedx Youth Motivational Speaker Lamarr Womble came to the Dayton High School (DHS) Media Center; the National Hoors Society Chapter preparing for egg hunt; and the winter sports banquet occurred earlier this week. Tedx Youth Motivational Speaker Lamarr Womble visited the DHS Media Center on Tuesday, March 14. The focus he spoke on to all classes throughout the day was passion and leadership. Lamar connected with the students through games and tasks based on the topic of passion. D...
DAYTON–The FFA South Sub Districts took place on March 8, Sources of Strength Training on Tuesday, March 7 and Spring Spirit and Prom planning are in the works. The FFA South Sub-District Speaking Events were held in Pomeroy with six other team from around the region. A Dayton FFA team member, Wyntr McCauley, won second place in Extemporaneous Speaking and will advance to Districts in Asotin on March 23. Extemporaneous Speaking is a speech based on a topic randomly picked and spoke on u...
DAYTON–Sadie Hawkins, “Hippies in the ’60s” themed dance took place on Friday, February 17 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building. The morning of the dance, it was announced that the dance was canceled due to miscommunication throughout the administration. The last-minute decision upset many students especially the Sophomore Class because they were the ones planning it. Shortly after the announcement, Sophomore, Brooklyn Laughery and Junior Wyntr McCauley, tried to find ways to save...
DAYTON–The DW Wolfpack Spring Sports registration is now open. High School students can sign up for softball, track, golf, and baseball. If you have already registered for a sport this year using the DW Wolfpack Sports website, you do not need to register again but contact Sam Korslund (Athletic Director). If you are interested in participating, check out the DW Wolfpack Sports website. Though this is our last sports season as DW Wolfpack, many students from both Dayton and Waitsburg are e...
DAYTON–Middle and High School information night is in the Elementary Multipurpose Room on February 28 at 5:30–7 p.m. Dinner and childcare will be provided at this event. There will be prizes valued at $300. This is an awesome opportunity to learn how to navigate GoGuardian and Skyward. Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) will be presenting on financial aid. Middle school students will have a chance to learn what to expect for high school. The Junior Class of 2024 started the Candy Gram Fundrais...
DAYTON–The FFA chapter attended "Corduroy at the Capital" in Olympia February 1-3. This trip was a great opportunity for the Chapter Officers to build bonds as well as work on leadership skills. Dayton FFA attended a "Politics 101" Workshop held by the Washington State FFA Association. Many FFA members from all over Washington were able to learn and experience great things during this Workshop. The Dayton FFA Officers had a meeting with a Representative and got the chance to explore the Capitol...
DAYTON–The High School (DHS) Class of 2025 put together the “Hippies in the 60’s” themed Sadie Hawkins Dance on February 17 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building from 8-10 p.m. Sadie Hawkins is a Dayton-Waitsburg Dance that DHS will be hosting this year. The DHS Sophomore class will be selling tickets for both couples and singles at the door to fundraise for any future Class of 2025 events or purchases. National FFA Week is February 18-23. Dayton FFA officers have been working...
DAYTON–The local National Honors Society (NHS) members will be reading to younger kids every school day of February in the Elementary Library from 7:50-8:10 a.m. The NHS members voted on doing this community service project to not only entertain kids but as well as allow them to come inside on a cold day. Dayton FFA presented at the Columbia Conservation District meeting this week about how the first Semester went. The first semester consisted of Wreath Sales, Concessions, Potato Evaluation, T...
DAYTON–Law Enforcement Awareness Day was observed on Monday, January 9. To commemorate this event, the Dayton High School (DHS) Associated Student Body (ASB) was asked to pass out Thin Blue Line to students on campus before school. The Thin Blue Line resembles the line that keeps society from descending to violent chaos. Many students have made personal connections with deputies who have spent their days here at the Dayton School District. Students and staff are grateful for the impact law e...
DAYTON-Starting on December 13, the class of 2024 will be selling “The World’s Finest Chocolate” as a fundraiser until January 31. The proceeds will go towards the students senior trip next year along with other upcoming events such as dances. There are bar candies which include flavors Caramel, W.F. Crisp, Almond, Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and Wafer. You can come to Dayton High School (DHS) or get ahold of a student from the Junior class to purchase. The Class of 2024 appreciates your...
DAYTON–The Jr./Sr Associated Student Bodies (ASB) have planned a ski trip to Bluewood for the Jr./Sr High students on January 19 and 20, 2023. The ASBs worked together to pull together a trip to Dayton's local ski resort-Bluewood in January for middle and high school students. The two groups communicated with Ski Bluewood setting up free equipment rentals, lessons, and lift tickets, then got it all approved by the school administration. Departure for the middle school will be at 8:15 a.m. on J...
