Page 6 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - July - August 2023

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YOUTH

Super start to school year

Tribe sends kids school supplies. Checks to buy
back to class in style clothes were distributed as well.
Native Connections, Social
Services, Planning, Behavioral
Multiple departments held Health and Vocational
events for the Chehalis tribal Rehabilitation Programs all had
community to bid farewell to the tables with activities or give-away
summer months and welcome the items. Social Services handed out
new school year on Aug. 11. notebooks and pens. Youth in
First, Chehalis Tribe’s attendance also enjoyed a carnival
Education Department set up complete with bounce houses and
awnings outside of the Tribal a food booth featuring hot dogs,
Center to offer students back-to- popcorn and cotton candy.
school supplies and a fun-filled As part of the festivities,
carnival. K-12 students were Behavioral Health staff hosted
provided everything they need a parade that included many
to be prepared for the 2023-24 departments and Lucky Eagle
school year. Each youth went Casino & Hotel staff. Participants
home with a backpack full of dressed for the superhero theme
as they proceeded down Howanut
Road and gave out goodies to
kids at the parade.

Tribal departments and Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
gave students a superhero surprise before they headed
back to school. The Aug. 11 event featured a parade,
bouncy house and kid-favorite foods. Youth received
a backpack, supplies and funds to purchase clothing.