Yakima board honors SkillsUSA placers and dozens of retirees, citing 897 years of service
May 23, 2026 | Yakima School District, School Districts, Washington
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The Yakima School District board recognized students who placed at the 2026 SkillsUSA state competitions and read Crystal Apple and Shining Star award winners at its May 20 meeting.
Director Beckett and Director Shell named numerous students and staff award recipients, and President Walker read a long list of retiring certificated and classified employees. The board noted the retirees' combined service totals 897 years and invited retirees present to take photos; the meeting took a short break after acknowledgments.
The board also announced Ashley Lacombe as the 2026 School Nurse of the Year for Washington, presented by the School Nurses of Washington and the National Association of School Nurses, and congratulated staff who received Crystal Apple awards.
These recognitions were presented before the business portion of the meeting; no board votes were required for awards.
Director Beckett and Director Shell named numerous students and staff award recipients, and President Walker read a long list of retiring certificated and classified employees. The board noted the retirees' combined service totals 897 years and invited retirees present to take photos; the meeting took a short break after acknowledgments.
The board also announced Ashley Lacombe as the 2026 School Nurse of the Year for Washington, presented by the School Nurses of Washington and the National Association of School Nurses, and congratulated staff who received Crystal Apple awards.
These recognitions were presented before the business portion of the meeting; no board votes were required for awards.
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