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July 20, 2021 5:58 PM
SPOKANE, Wash. Many summer camps are in full swing at various Spokane Public Schools. These camps keep kids engaged and stimulated, so they don’t lose valuable learning when Fall rolls around. Now, programs like this will continue into the school year to better serve students.
“We’re offering things to our families that we haven’t been able to offer before,” said Penny Capko, the Principal Assistant at Logan Elementary.
The Northeast Community Center Association was awarded a $2 million grant and is partnering with four Spokane public schools and Communities in Schools of Spokane County to expand programming. Lidgerwood Elementary, Logan Elementary, Garry Middle School and Shaw Middle School will all have two hours of additional after-school activities for students.
HUNTINGTON â Three area teachers have been named as finalists for West Virginia Teacher of the Year.
Cabell Countyâs Brian Casto, Putnam Countyâs Beth Nunley and Logan Countyâs Kelly Bryant are among 10 finalists for the 2022 title. The West Virginia Department of Education announced the candidates last week.
Casto teaches eighth grade West Virginia Studies at Milton Middle School. He graduated with a B.A. in social studies, grades 5-12, from Marshall University and has been in education 13 years, according to the Department of Education. Casto is also member of Milton Middle Schoolâs leadership team, a team leader and a West Virginia Quiz Bowl coach. Outside of school, Casto coaches T-ball, works with teens in his churchâs youth group and enjoys exploring the state with his wife and three children.