Water Lead Testing Information
In March, 63 drinking water outlets at La Center Elementary School and 27 at La Center High School were sampled. Water from outlets used for drinking or food preparation were tested for lead by a state-accredited laboratory. We received the test results last week, which show 18 outlets at the elementary school and 3 at the high school with elevated lead levels. Per RCW 28A.210.410, elevated lead level means a lead concentration in drinking water that exceeds 5 parts per billion (ppb).
Lead Test Results are linked here:
Immediately upon receiving test results, water to outlets with excessively elevated lead levels (over 15 ppb) were shut off or marked with a sticker labeling them not for drinking.
We are working closely with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to reduce lead levels in drinking water by replacing fixtures where water from them may be used for drinking. La Center School District’s Lead Action Plan is linked here.
It will be presented to the board for adoption at the April 28 Board Meeting.
As remediation activities occur, the plan will be updated, We will provide periodic updates as we complete remediation efforts, install new fixtures and conduct follow-up testing.
Washington State law (RCW 28A.210.410 and RCW 43.70.830) requires drinking water in all K–12 public schools built, or with all plumbing replaced before 2016, to be tested for lead. The purpose of lead testing is to identify drinking water outlets that are potential sources of lead exposure. It is natural for lead to accumulate in older or infrequently used drinking water outlets. These outlets are identified through testing so they can be shut off or replaced to reduce exposure to lead from school drinking water.
The district had water lead testing done for both the Elementary/(old) Middle School and High Schools in 2016. At that time, Washington state followed the United States EPA-established standards, which recommended taking action when detectable lead concentration levels exceeded 15 ppb. None of the outlets tested at that time had levels over the allowable limit. In July 2021, the state adopted HB 1139, which lowered the allowable lead level in Washington State school drinking water from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 5 ppb.
More information about lead exposure is available at doh.wa.gov/lead.
If you have any questions about the district’s testing or action plan, please contact Superintendent Rosenkranz at peter.rosenkranz@lacenterschools.org.
Staff Recognition Form
Do you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond and should be recognized for their work at La Center School District? This form is available for staff, students, families and community members to recognize positive experiences with our staff.
Strong Families Build Strong Schools! La Center School District Stands Firmly with Parents. Click for more information.
Partnering with families, empowering communities, refocusing on educating children. Never underestimate the love a parent has for their children.
La Center School District stands firmly with parents. We respectfully disagree with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in their findings with the La Center School District. We will continue to advocate for policies that respect families, uphold constitutional protections, and ensure parents remain central in decisions affecting their children’s well-being.
Links to Documents:
These documents represent current policy and practice of the La Center School District involving decisions that we believe belong to the family.
La Center’s Approach to Pronouns (October 2022)
La Center’s Current Board Policy for Gender Inclusive Schools 3211/3211P (January 2023)
OSPI’s Findings from their 2 year investigation (February 2025)
La Center’s Media Release in Response to OSPI (February 2025)
La Center’s Appeal to OSPI (March 2025)
Letter from United States Department of Education re: FERPA, Title IX in WA OSPI vs La Center School District (April 14, 2025)
Op-Ed La Center School District (April 16, 2025)
A recent Finnish study confirms the earlier finding from the UK that suicides remain uncommon events in gender-dysphoric youth, regardless of gender transition status: https://segm.org/Suicide-
The Cass review states clearly that while young people with mental-health issues, including those with gender dysphoria, face elevated suicide risk compared with the healthy population, suicides remain “very rare” (pages 186–187):
https://sex-matters.org/posts/
La Center Reply Supporting Motion to Stay 04.04.25
La Center’s Objections to Order Establishing Issues 05.09.25
La Center’s Motion to Amend Notice of Appeal 05.09.25
OSPI Response/Motion to Amend Complaint 05.21.25
Order Striking Briefing Schedule from OAH Office
La Center’s Objection to 5.22.25 Order Striking Briefing and Supplementary Briefing 5.27.25
Order on Districts Motion to File Amended Application for Administrative Proceeding 5.28.25
Order Resetting Briefing Schedule 5.28.25
Order of Continuance to October 6, 2025 dated 8.29.25
October 6 OAH Second Pre-Hearing Order. The next Prehearing conference is scheduled for December 2, 2025
Order Extending Discovery Response Deadline dated 11.20.25
OAH Third Prehearing Order dated 12.2.25
Stipulated Motion to Continue 3.4.26
District Response to Mirabelli v. Bonta 3.5.26
If you’d like to email comments, please send them to our Superintendent, Peter Rosenkranz at peter.rosenkranz@lacenterschools.org
The School Board is being kept up to date through their attorney’s guidance.
State of the District Meeting
The spring State of the District Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. For those who could not attend, click the button below for the recording posted on Facebook.
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And then put Kindy Cub night on your calendar!
Today the school sent off FBLA to compete at the State conference in Spokane.
Go Wildcats!
La Center Elementary’s P.E. bike unit is just around the corner (May 4–28)!
If you volunteered last year or are interested in helping out, we’d love to have you-sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948A9AB29A0FE3-48689899-pebike#/
Please be sure to get your background check completed and turned in as soon as possible if you haven’t already!
Thank you for supporting our students! 💙
La Center School District is looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our incredible team at La Center High School!
• Supportive, collaborative staff who truly feel like family
• Positive school culture focused on student success
• Family-friendly schedule that supports work-life balance
• Competitive salary and great benefits
We’re looking for someone who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
📌 Apply today or share with someone who would be a great fit!
