News & Announcements:
School Board Meeting Dates:
May 27, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville Middle School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
June 24, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville High School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
July 28, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville Middle School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
August 25, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville High School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
September 22, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville Middle School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
October 27, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville High School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
November 24, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville Middle School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
December 18, 2025 - Lind-Ritzville High School / Collaboration Room / 6:30PM
June 13, 2025
Superintendent Search Update for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 School Years
The Lind–Ritzville Cooperative School Boards have initiated the process of selecting an Interim Superintendent to serve for the 2025–26 school year following the departure of Superintendent Don Vanderholm. To support this effort, the Boards have partnered with Northwest Leadership Associates, a respected educational leadership search firm, to identify a qualified interim leader who can guide the district through the coming school year.
Due to the timing of Superintendent Vanderholm’s departure, the Boards have made the strategic decision to place an Interim Superintendent for one year. This approach allows for a more thoughtful, inclusive, and comprehensive process to identify the next permanent Superintendent who will begin in the 2026–27 school year.
By appointing an Interim now, the Boards can ensure that staff, families, and community members have meaningful opportunities to help shape the long-term leadership of our schools. A full search process will begin in fall 2025 and will include several opportunities for input, such as community surveys, staff and public forums, and listening sessions with finalists. This feedback will be carefully considered alongside reference checks and interview results as the Boards select the next permanent Superintendent.
Experience has shown that beginning the full search in the fall and posting the position in the winter months (December–January) attracts a stronger and more diverse pool of candidates. It also allows the Boards to build a candidate profile that is well-informed by community and staff priorities.
At the time of this writing, Northwest Leadership Associates has identified seven qualified applicants for the Interim Superintendent position. The Boards will soon review application materials, conduct reference checks, and meet with selected candidates, including input from district leadership, to determine who will best lead the district during this transitional year.
This overview represents the beginning of an ongoing process. Updates will be shared regularly with our stakeholders to ensure transparency and clarity. The Lind–Ritzville Boards remain committed to making decisions that are grounded in community values and focused on continuing the district’s strong traditions while advancing student and staff success.
We thank you for your continued support and engagement during this important transition.
Lind–Ritzville Cooperative School Boards
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE For NEW-ESD 101
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm
Via Zoom
The meeting on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm via Zoom to appoint a qualified candidate to fill the board vacancy, position 3.
Please contact the district office if you have any questions or would like to participate.
Donald Vanderholm
SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARY TO THE BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm
Lind-Ritzville Middle School Collaboration Room
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Lind School District, Adams County, Washington, will be holding a special meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Lind-Ritzville Middle School Collaboration Room. This special meeting is to review, consider and possibly appoint an applicant to the Position 5 School Board vacancy.
Please contact the district office if you have any questions.
Donald Vanderholm
SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARY TO THE BOARD
Lind School Board Vacancy (posted 2/25/25)
The Lind School Board is seeking to fill Position #5, which is currently vacant. The Board
welcomes applications from qualified individuals who are interested in serving in this capacity. All Lind Board position are At-Large Positions.
Appointment Process
This position will remain open until filled. However, the School Board aims to appoint a new board member by the March 24, 2025 school board meeting.
The appointed individual will serve until the next regularly scheduled board election. If the appointee wishes to continue serving, they must file for candidacy in May 2025 and will be on the ballot for the November 2025 election.
Applications are available by contacting Kris Robbins via email at krobbins@lrschools.org; via phone at 509-659-1660 ext. 2; or click to download Application.
Ritzville School Board Vacancy (reposted 2/25/25)
The Ritzville School Board is seeking to fill Position #3, which is currently vacant. The Board
welcomes applications from qualified individuals who are interested in serving in this capacity. You can check with district staff or with the County Auditor for the area of Position #3.
Appointment Process
This position will remain open until filled. However, the School Board aims to appoint a new board member by the March 24, 2025 school board meeting.
The appointed individual will serve until the next regularly scheduled board election. If the appointee wishes to continue serving, they must file for candidacy in May 2025 and will be on the ballot for the November 2025 election.
Applications are available by contacting Kris Robbins via email at krobbins@lrschools.org; via phone at 509-659-1660 ext. 2; or click to download Application.
LRCS Board Complaint/Concerns-Communication Protocol Click Here
Beginning in August of 2021, the governing bodies of both the Lind and Ritzville School Districts are going back to meeting on the fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. School board meetings in the even months are held in the Lind-Ritzville High School Collaboration Room. In the odd months, meetings are held in the cafeteria at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School. Finance meetings are held by each district in close proximity to the school board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the same night. Please direct any questions you may have to the district office in Ritzville 509-659-1660 or in Lind 509-677-3499.