Top row from left: Jessica Berry and Everett Klodt. Bottom row: Kirstin Kunihisa and Mari Schauer.

With approval by the district’s board of directors, the following administrative changes are taking place at three schools.

Daybreak Primary School
Jessica Berry has been named the school’s new assistant principal, replacing Joe Manning, who left the district to pursue other opportunities in education. Berry was previously a fifth grade teacher at Laurin Middle School and completed her administrative internship during the 2023-24 school year.

Pleasant Valley Primary School
Kirstin Kunihisa will be Pleasant Valley Primary’s new assistant principal. She was previously an associate principal at Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver Public Schools. Kunihisa will replace Mari Schauer, who will be returning to an academic support coordinator position. In this role, she’ll support schools in meeting students’ academic needs.

Laurin Middle School
Everett Klodt is joining Laurin as its newest assistant principal, working closely with Principal Eric Sakshaug and Assistant Principal Kelsey Kai. Klodt’s role was added to support growing student enrollment and other needs at Laurin. Previously he was an instructional coach and dean of students at Cascade Middle School in Evergreen Public Schools. 

Flyer for Mary Poppins at Prairie High School

Take a musical trip back to 1910 England with everyone’s favorite flying nanny as Prairie High School presents “Mary Poppins” this November.

Based on the series of books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, “Mary Poppins” has delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and won more than a dozen awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. You might say it’s “practically perfect!”

“We can’t wait to welcome you into Mary’s magical world!” said Prairie Drama director Claire Verity.

Follow jack-of-all trades Bert as he takes the audience around merry ol’ England, introducing us to the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael are seemingly impossible to control, sending nanny after nanny packing until the magical Mary Poppins arrives via her flying umbrella to set things “spit spot.” But Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones Mary has to help. Even grownups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who tells us, “Anything can happen, if you let it.”

Shows will be Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 15-16 and 22-23*, at 7 p.m., with additional 1 p.m. matinees on Saturday. Be sure to grab your tickets soon, because they’ll be going fast! Ticket prices are $7 for students, $15 for adults and $12 for honored citizens. 

“Mary Poppins” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International.

*The 1 p.m. showing on Saturday, Nov. 23 will include sign language interpretation.