The Knights of Otis Orchards

 

 

 

 

Counselor's Corner

 

 

 

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Staff members and student representatives from East Valley Middle School's AVID program  visited Otis to talk to our 6th grade students. We learned that AVID is an elective option at EVMS where students "spend one period a day receiving the additional academic, social, and emotional support that will help them succeed in their school’s most rigorous courses." - AVID Website

 

***Requires teacher recommendation***

 

Questions? Visit the AVID website [ https://www.avid.org/what-avid-is ] or contact Mr. Kirkpatrick at (509)241-5785.

EVMS Registration Presentation

EVMS School Counselor,Kristi Blackwood gave a presentation to Otis Orchards' 6th grade students. Students learned about their elective options, how to register, and little about the daily life of EVMS Students. Additionally, Kristi fielded a number of questions from our excited 6th graders.

College Bound?

The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the College Bound pledge. 

College Bound students pledge to:

  • Graduate from a Washington State high school or home school with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Apply to college
  • Submit the FAFSA or WASFA as soon after October 1 as possible in your senior year of high school
  • Have no felony convictions

 

For more information, check with your school counselor or visit www.collegebound.wa.gov.

Looking Forward...

May  10th - College/Career Fair At Otis

May 17th - 6th Grade Visits EVMS

May 31st - 6th Grade Field Trip To EWU (GO EAGS!!)

Otis Pet Supply Drive for the Spokane Humane Society!

Our PACE Ambassadors and members of the Otis Kind Kids Club are hosting a fund raiser for our furry friends from April 17th until May 3rd. If you can help, drop-off bins are located in the front entryway by the office windows.  Items needed are as follows:

  • All types of pet food
  • Science Diet food for shelter animals
  • Non-clumping kitty litter
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Tough dog toys
  • Large jars of peanut butter
  • Cat toys
  • blankets (no electric blankets or down comforters)
  • Pet shampoos and conditioners
  • Dog and cat brushes and grooming equipment
  • Dog crates and cat carriers
  • Cat beds (fleece or knitted blankets)
  • Kitten food and formula-High Need!