Rural School Districts in Washington - Wahkiakum School District

Wahkiakum School District

The town of Cathlamet in Wahkiakum County is served by Wahkiakum School District No. 200. As of 2005 the school district had an enrollment of 510 and three schools:

  • Julius A. Wendt Elementary
  • John C. Thomas Middle School
  • Wahkiakum High School — grades 9–12

In 1999 the school board adopted a policy of "Suspicionless Urine Testing" for students. This policy was challenged in the courts by the ACLU.

References:

  • greatschools.net
  • OSPI
  • ACLU of Washington State Challenges Suspicionless Urine Testing for Students

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