District Suspends Events

Walla Walla Public Schools will be suspending all school-sponsored out-of-district student events effective immediately. This decision also suspends all student events hosted at Walla Walla schools where outside participants would be traveling into the community. This includes activities such as home and away athletic contests, student field trips outside of our community, music contests/jamborees, and other program-related competitions/events.  

“This decision came after careful consideration, including consultation with local health officials this morning,” said Superintendent Dr. Wade Smith. “This decision did not come lightly, but is necessary to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff, and community as we respond to this pandemic health crisis.”

Information regarding rescheduling of activities and events will be made available when conditions improve and/or are recommended by health experts.

“This is an extremely fluid situation,” said Smith. “My pledge to you is that we will communicate regularly and often.”

Walla Walla Public Schools will continue to follow its epidemic/pandemic response plan as detailed on the district’s Coronavirus Website (https://www.wwps.org/resources/parents/coronavirus-information).

As of this morning, Walla Walla Public Schools remains in Stage 2 of its plan. The district is preparing to implement Stage 3 measures if the crisis warrants this action.

“Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we collectively respond to keep our Walla Walla students and community safe,” said Smith.