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Update: No School Tuesday, December 2; Work Stoppage Continues

Posted Date: 12/01/25 (04:00 PM)
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Dear Moses Lake Community,

Due to the ongoing work stoppage involving our non-administrative certificated employees, there will be no school on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2.

Bargaining Update, December 1, 2025 - We will continue to update our community at 4pm daily.

  • November 30, at 7:00 PM, the District provided Moses Lake Education Association a comprehensive proposal for their consideration

  • The District bargaining team made itself available to receive counter proposals and engage in mediated bargaining beginning at 10:30 AM today

  • As of 3:30 PM this afternoon, the District had not received any proposals or responses from the Association

  • The District team will continue to be available throughout the evening to receive and review proposals provided by the Association

  • To review all proposals from the bargain, please visit our website HERE.

During the work stoppage, all MLSD school buildings will remain closed to the public. The Learning Services Center (district office) will remain open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each weekday. Below is additional information on services available during the work stoppage:

Meals

The District will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch for all students each school day during the work stoppage: 

Meals can be picked up daily at all elementary school locations from 11am to 12pm.  Meals are available to enrolled students of the District. Middle and high school students may pick up meals at the elementary school in their service area.

Boys & Girls Club

Due to the ongoing Moses Lake School District school closures, Boys & Girls Club is currently unable to access any school-based buildings. For now, the McGraw Clubhouse will be the ONLY Club location open.

  • Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

  • Drop-in begins at 3 PM

  • Teens are welcome — we are preparing a space for them

  • Monthly Fee: $15/month per individual or $25/month per family

Boys & Girls Club Transportation Update (Starting Tomorrow, 12/2)

Boys & Girls Club is working on offering transportation beginning tomorrow, December 2nd. If you’d like more information or want to check availability, please call the McGraw Clubhouse at (509) 764-9694.

Athletics & Activities

With the Moses Lake Education Association (Association) initiating a work stoppage, the District has activated its continuity plans to maintain key student activities during this disruption.

As part of this effort, coaches have been given the opportunity to continue winter sports practices at Moses Lake High School, Columbia Middle School, Endeavor Middle School, and Frontier Middle School. During the work stoppage, student athletes and families will be responsible for their own transportation to and from practice.

The District’s rationale is straightforward: 
Missed school days can be made up. Missed athletics seasons cannot.


Opportunities for students to grow, compete, and participate in athletics are time-bound and cannot be reproduced later in the school year. We will not take these opportunities away from our kids. Athletics offer structure, connection, teamwork, and personal growth—benefits that matter deeply, especially during periods of uncertainty. We intend to preserve these experiences for students whenever safely possible.

Coaching during a work stoppage will remain a voluntary choice for coaches. Those who choose to continue their work with students will be supported in doing so. REMINDER: Transportation will not be provided to and from practices.

What About Games?

The District understands that the natural question from families is: “Will competitions continue?”
At this time, the District believes that all contests will continue as scheduled. Should a change be necessitated, the District will communicate such to the community via its normal channels.  Transportation to and from competitions will be provided by the District.

Activities Continuing During the Work Stoppage

The District remains committed to ensuring students do not miss educational opportunities whenever possible. Advisors of student activities connected to time-bound competitions or events will have the opportunity to continue, as these experiences are time-sensitive and cannot be recreated later in the year. Advisors who choose to volunteer during this period will be supported by the District.

Coaches and advisors will communicate schedules directly to families.

Bargaining Updates

MLSD remains committed to negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that:

  • is fair,

  • is fiscally responsible, and

  • can be sustained over the long-term. 

Updates will be posted at: www.mlsd161.org. 

If you have specific questions, not discussed in the daily update please email them to info@mlsd161.org.  You can also call our Information Line at 509.793.7769 for daily recorded updates.

We know a disruption like this is challenging for our families. We are grateful for your patience as we work toward an agreement so we can welcome students back to class as soon as possible.

Sincerely,


Carol Lewis, Superintendent
Moses Lake School District