Sequim Middle School

Sequim Middle School seventh graders are getting hands-on experience with science through a partnership with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. As part of the Real Learning, Real Work program, students are exploring what it takes to plan and restore salmon habitats along the Dungeness River.

Seven Sequim Middle School students; Eleanor Jones, Bee Mao, Terra Stratford, Kara Hamilton, Emma Miller, Grace Dormer, and Ahrya Klinger, represented Sequim with pride at the International Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition held in Nashville, Tennessee. The students attended the event with Sequim Middle School science teacher and HOSA advisor Renee Colwill. The international conference brought together more than 14,000 students from around the world for competitions, workshops, and leadership experiences focused on health education and career development.

Sequim High School teacher Renee Colwill has been recognized as the Outstanding Middle School HOSA Advisor of the Year for Washington State by the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). This honor was presented during the HOSA International Leadership Conference, which celebrates advisors across the nation for their exceptional commitment to health science education and student leadership.

On Wednesday, October 15, Sequim School District proudly welcomed two very special guests from Shiso City, Japan; Deputy Mayor Kenji Tomita and Satoshi Ishihara of the Shiso Planning & Coordination Department. Traveling more than 5,000 miles, the delegates’ visit marked an important step in rekindling the long-standing sister city relationship between Sequim and Shiso City. The day was filled with connection, culture, and celebration. Students from Greywolf Elementary greeted the visitors with heartfelt songs of welcome in Japanese. At Sequim Middle School, the delegation toured the Industrial Arts program, learning how Sequim students are developing hands-on skills that prepare them for the future. The visit continued at Sequim High School, where students showcased their talents with an energetic acrobatic performance, a joyful reminder of the creativity and enthusiasm that bridges communities, no matter the distance.

Sequim’s NASA Science Club recently returned from an exciting adventure to Central Washington University, where both middle and high school students competed in the Artemis ROADS III Hub Challenge. Held this past May in Ellensburg, Washington, the regional event brought together 25 teams from across Washington and Oregon to engage in STEM-based challenges inspired by NASA’s Artemis missions.