August 29, 2024

Ignite a love of learning

Asotin students new and old yell their victory shout during an activity with the Ignite Program on the first day of school Wednesday in Asotin. Asotin has 70 new students, in K-12, the most in the school district for the new school year. The Ignite Program is aimed at introducing freshmen, the grade that has the highest dropout rates said Asotin Principal Brendan Johnson, to high school through junior and senior mentors who meet with the freshmen monthly.August Frank/Lewiston Tribune

Jonah Byrd, from left, Carnell Robinson, and Riley Harman walk down the hallway at Asotin High School Wednesday on the firs day of school.August Frank/Lewiston Tribune

A student laughs while sitting in a session for the Ignite Program introducing new students to Asotin High School.August Frank/Lewiston Tribune

Asotin students put their fists together during an Ignite Program activity Wednesday on the first day of School.August Frank/Lewiston Tribune

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Asotin students new and old yell their victory shout during an activity with the Ignite Program on the first day of school Wednesday in Asotin. Asotin has 70 new students in K-12, the most in the school district for the new school year. The Ignite Program is aimed at introducing freshmen to high school through junior and senior mentors who meet with the freshmen monthly. Freshman year is the grade that has the highest dropout rates at the school, according to Asotin Principal Brendan Johnson.