Annual Report

On November 1, 2022, the new Kinder Bridge program will start at the Broadway Learning Center. Kinder Bridge is designed to prepare
4-year old children to enter kindergarten. The program is meant to fill a gap by serving eligible students who do not qualify for Head
Start or ECEAP preschool and who cannot afford private preschool. Research proves that early learning is critical to student success, so
we are excited to offer this opportunity to children who are age four by August 31, 2022. For more information, contact the Broadway
Learning Center at: mabbott@longview.k12.wa.us or call (360) 575-7429

Longview Public Schools provides many opportunities for students to pursue a career path right out of high school. One of these options
is the pre-apprenticeship program, which teaches students the skills they need to jump into a trade based apprenticeship program after
they graduate from high school. This program provides students the basics of various trades, as well as establishes the foundation for
a family wage career path.
To learn more about the Longview Public School's pre-apprenticeship program, visit: https://www.constructacareer.org/prepare.html

The focus on safety and security of school campuses has been a top priority. With the help of the voter approved Capital Projects and Technology Levy, the district has been able to invest in security fencing around schools, access control systems to manage who enters our schools, secure vestibules at front entrances, and the installation of extensive video surveillance systems throughout all buildings. Along with these improvements, we have also increased emergency preparedness training for staff and students. I encourage you to view our Safety and Security video to learn more about the many ways we are working to provide a safer environment for our students and employees.

Longview is at the forefront of career and technical education in Washington and is offering many opportunities for students that open doors into their futures. Health sciences, robotics, engineering, business and marketing, agriculture, apprenticeship preparation, and culinary arts are among the types of courses offered in our high schools. Longview is providing cutting edge technology in its biomedical science program, and has an extensive pre-apprenticeship program that prepares students to move directly into union apprenticeships once they graduate. Classes like Microsoft IT Academy prepares students to be work ready in Microsoft applications. CTE classes provide our students the skills and knowledge needed to be work ready after high school. To learn more about the 67 different CTE classes offered at our high schools, check out our High School Course Guide! 

Longview Public Schools has increased its offerings of Advanced Placement (AP), College in the High School, and Honors courses for students who are interested or require higher learning. The district also has a partnership with Lower Columbia College for students wishing to attend Running Start their junior and senior years. Students are able to earn their Associates degree from LCC at the same time as earning their high school diploma.

The elementary teachers are rolling out new English Language Arts curriculum materials this year after a nearly year long process of reviewing and selecting materials that work well for Longview students. The new learning materials align with the science of reading; integrate reading, writing, speaking and language skills; and include science and social studies topics. The materials are accessible to all learners and are designed to meet the needs of students of all reading levels. Two teachers from each elementary grade piloted the curriculum in their classrooms last year. During the pilot project, teachers were pleasantly surprised to see that students learned reading skills quickly and engaged in high level discussions about art, science, history, and literature.

While academics always comes first, our voters approved the renovation of the Memorial Stadium Complex through the passage of the Capital Projects and Technology Levy. The renovation of our stadium, track and athletic field is long overdue and will benefit our community for decades to come. Work has begun to upgrade to a multi-use, artificial turf field and a new track that will serve student athletes year-round. The track and field projects are scheduled to be done in the fall of 2023. Other upgrades to the stadium and visitor grandstands will occur the following years. The new complex will become a focal point for Longview’s entire athletic program and a source of pride for our community.

Longview Public Schools recognizes its role in the community and the important work it does to support children and families. We work diligently to enrich the community, and make our schools a source of pride. The district strives to be responsive to voters’ values, works responsibly to be good stewards of tax payer dollars, and aligns services to meet the needs of our students and community. We are grateful for the continued support of our families and community as we work together to make Longview Public Schools the district of choice for families in Southwest Washington.

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