Athena-Weston School District's proposed bond is to build a new Career, Trades, Sciences and Technical Education Center. One project. No increase in current tax rate. Get the facts at awsdbond.org.
1 day ago, Athena-Weston SD
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Athena-Weston School District's proposed bond is to build a new Career, Trades, Sciences and Technical Education Center. One project. No increase in current tax rate. Get the facts at awsdbond.org.
4 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
district bond graphic with metal shop
Athena-Weston School District's proposed bond is to build a new Career, Trades, Sciences and Technical Education Center. One project. No increase in current tax rate. Get the facts at awsdbond.org.
8 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
district bond graphic with art
Athena-Weston School District's proposed bond is to build a new Career, Trades, Sciences and Technical Education Center. One project. No increase in current tax rate. Get the facts at awsdbond.org.
11 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
district bond graphic with science students
Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Farm Fair on Thursday, April 30th at WMHS! Community members enjoyed hot dogs, agricultural booths, kids' activities and the FFA Plant Sale. There were also presentations about the AWSD proposed bond.
15 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
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community members at a booth
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The district's Community Farm Fair and Bond Presentation is Thursday, April 30th. The event is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Weston-McEwen High School and includes livestock, booths highlighting agriculture-related businesses, community colleges and FFA and 4-H projects, activities for kids and the FFA Plant Sale.

There will also be a presentation about the district's proposed general obligation bond during the event.
17 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
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The fourth and final Bond Conversations Video is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtHM8FHLV0E
These videos share information about AWSD's proposed General Obligation Bond Measure on the May 19, 2026, ballot.

Video #4 features Board Chair Tim Seymour and Superintendent Ann Vescio talking about the proposed project, cost of the proposed bond to taxpayers, the matching State Grant, and potential impacts on student learning opportunities.

More information about the proposed bond is available at awsdbond.org.
19 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
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The third Bond Conversations Video is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIIw9WUlJcE
These videos share information about AWSD's proposed General Obligation Bond Measure on the May 19, 2026, ballot.

Video #3 features Board Chair Tim Seymour and Superintendent Ann Vescio talking about current space challenges for science labs and Career and Technical Education classes at WMHS. .

More information about the proposed bond is available at awsdbond.org.
25 days ago, Athena-Weston SD
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The second Bond Conversations Video is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYjyqTcz62s
These videos share information about AWSD's proposed General Obligation Bond Measure on the May 19, 2026, ballot.

Video #2 features Board Chair Tim Seymour and Superintendent Ann Vescio talking about how the proposed Career, Trades, Sciences & Technical Education Center would support and expand the district’s CTE programs of study.

More information about the proposed bond is available at awsdbond.org.
about 1 month ago, Athena-Weston SD
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The Athena-Weston School District is beginning its informational campaign to inform our community about the proposed General Obligation Bond Measure on the May 19, 2026, ballot.

The district is sharing information in a series of Bond Conversation Videos featuring AWSD Board Chair Tim Seymour and Superintendent Ann Vescio. The first video is available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIccbahIbyw

More information about the proposed bond project and cost of the bond is available at awsdbond.org
about 2 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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The excitement of the holiday season is helping students at Athena Elementary work on their writing skills in December. Read the article: https://www.athwest.k12.or.us/article/2607589
5 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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Students at Athena Elementary recently created some colorful, holiday art, adding cheer to the school's hallways. Read the article: https://www.athwest.k12.or.us/article/2601996
5 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
colorful christmas trees
Athena Elementary students, teachers and staff recently celebrated good attendance! Read the article: https://www.athwest.k12.or.us/article/2590161
5 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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Athena Elementary students and their families enjoyed a hands-on science night in November. The Whitman Science Night was put on by Whitman College in Walla Walla. Read more: https://www.athwest.k12.or.us/article/2590120
5 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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All students and staff at AWSD enjoyed the annual Tribal Dance Presentation on Tuesday. Read the article: https://www.athwest.k12.or.us/article/2557944
View the slideshow: https://tinyurl.com/463xt6ad
6 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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Voters did not pass the Athena-Weston School District general obligation bond on the November ballot. The vote was 463 YES (43.7%) votes and 597 (56.3%) NO votes.

School Board Chair Tim Seymour said the school board and district are disappointed in the outcome. Read the article: https://www.athwest.k12.or.us/article/2530005


6 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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There is still time to vote in today's election. Athena-Weston School District's bond measure is 30-169. You must deposit your ballot in an official Ballot Drop Box by 8 PM tonight.
Athena’s drop box is located at Athena City Hall at 302 E. Currant St. to the left of the main entrance.
Pendleton's drop box is located at the Courthouse, 216 SE 4th St., in the east parking lot with access from SE Court or Dorion Ave.


6 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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Today is Election Day! If you still need information about the Athena-Weston School District bond, you can view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXf2ET7RqqA or the flyer: https://tinyurl.com/yhm55xcr or visit awsdbond.org.
6 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
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Today is the LAST DAY to vote in the November election. Your ballot must be postmarked by today’s date or deposited in an official Ballot Drop Box. Athena’s drop box is located at Athena City Hall at 302 E. Currant St. to the left of the main entrance.
6 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
election day
Athena-Weston School District’s bond measure is 30-169 on the November 4th ballot. Mail your ballot today or deposit in an official Ballot Drop Box. Athena’s drop box is located at Athena City Hall at 302 E. Currant St. to the left of the main entrance.
6 months ago, Athena-Weston SD
vote november 4th