Levy Information

Over the years, the Willapa Valley School District has valued the support of its community.  With the backing of patrons, the District has cultivated a culture of life-long learning. 

The District is running a four-year Replacement Levy in April of 2027.  Approval of this levy will ensure that the enhancement, extra-curricular and support programs of the District will continue uninterrupted.  

If you have levy questions, please contact the District Office at 942-5855.

PRESCHOOL

Willapa Valley School District is committed to providing an excellent, free preschool experience to our youngest learners, regardless of family income, knowing that learning support during the first few years of a child's life starts them on a path toward success in school.   Basic Education funding from the state does not fund preschool.  Willapa Valley uses grants to fund most of the cost of preschool, and the local levy helps fund the remaining costs. 

ATHLETICS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, and FIELD TRIPS

Students' lives and educational experiences are enriched by both athletics and by extracurricular activities and field trips for extended learning.  Lifelong lessons in goal-setting, work ethic, cooperation, sportsmanship, and self-confidence come from the work and play of athletics and extra-curricular activities, which is NOT funded by Basic Education funding.  Field trips supply additional opportunities for our students beyond the classroom.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Ongoing operations and upkeep of facilities and properties is NOT funded by Basic Education funding.  Willapa Valley has worked hard to build and maintain beautiful, functional facilities for students which enhance student learning. 

POSITIONS NOT COMPLETELY FUNDED BY THE STATE

The District is funded for only 1.2 principals, but it is difficult to not have a principal in each school building. Our two strong principals are a big reason our schools are successful!  The District is not fully funded for its school nurse--not enough to pay for even the two days per week the school nurse has been in our schools.  Instructional para-educators directly support student learning, but the state funds only about one-half of the instructional para-educators needed for student support, particularly post-pandemic when schools are focused on learning recovery.