Congratulations to spelling bee winner Daniel Reese

Saint Basil third-grader Daniel Reese is the proud winner of a new laptop computer at today's Altrusa spelling bee where he took first place. The winning word: geography. Congratulations to Daniel, and to fellow Saint Basil students Peter Janis, Selah Kone and Gus Senter! … [Read more...]

Balloon Stampede recognition for Cole Schmidt and Ephraimia Reese

Saint Basil Academy students Cole Schmidt and Ephraimia Reese each received Honorable Mention awards for the T-shirt designs they submitted for this year's Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, held May 11-13. Congratulations to you both! … [Read more...]

Spring 2011 Newsletter

Our Spring 2011 newsletter is here! Click to download and read it. … [Read more...]

2011-2012 registration now open

St. Basil’s is now accepting applications for registration for the 2011-2012 school year. This past year has been a great experience to watch the progress our students have made. I am continually amazed at the great program we have available for our children. Some of you may not know, but the school has a tuition assistance program to help … [Read more...]

Mark your calendars: Rummage sale to be held June 24-25!

This year's St Basil Yard Sale will be held Friday & Saturday the 24th & 25th of June  in the St Silouan Church parking lot.  We look forward to even better results than last year's sale.  Please begin setting aside those items you wish to donate. Some things that sold well last year: Clothing items Children's clothing, toys, … [Read more...]

Guest commentary: The value of a classical education

Melanie Brooks-Nelson writes today in the Denver Post: We are bombarded with the news almost daily: schools struggle to educate students, who are graduating lacking basic skills and knowledge. We could have many conversations about this vexingly complex issue, the causes, the challenges faced by educators every day. A classical education in … [Read more...]