Wapato School District

Golden Apple Awards

A golden apple with a green leaf. Each year the Wapato School Board recognizes outstanding school district employees through its ”Golden Apple Award” program. This award is an important recognition of the extraordinary contributions District employees have made to the betterment and the advancement of the Wapato School District, its students and the Wapato Community.

The Board traditionally begins accepting nominations in late February each year. When the Board opens the nominations window for the 2025-2026 school year, information will be posted to the District's social media accounts and website homepage. It will also be included in District newsletters and sent to families/staff via ParentSquare.

2024-2025 Recipients L-R: Satus/Camas Para-Educator Lori Calhoun, Executive Director/Camas Principal Kevin Hill, Wapato High School Librarian Kelly Klebaum, Wapato High School Teacher Devlin Forrester & Adams Teacher Francisca Beyrouty
2023-2024 Recipients L-R: Satus Teacher Heather Murphy, Adams Teacher Bethany Hunter, High School Teacher Roger Jacob, Middle School Teacher McKenzie Zerr, PACE Secretary Krystal Quintero
2022-2023 Recipients L-R: Special Education Para-Educator Franciso Tapia, Camas Teacher Charlene Rennaker, Satus Teacher Roger Tolley, PACE Principal Paul Zagelow, Middle School Teacher Lucio Donato.

2021-2022 Recipients L-R: Middle School Secretary Nancy Rivera, Middle School Teacher Michelle Howell, Administrator Glenn Green, Adams Teacher Mark Rellores and Satus Para-Educator Nenita Garcia
2020-2021 Recipients L-R: Wapato Middle School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Tim Strother, Wapato Middle School Teacher Karissa Lawrence, Wapato Middle School Para-Educator Wade Moses, District Attendance Clerk Maria Polina and Wapato High School
2018-2019 Recipients L-R: District Community Relations Coordinator Mike Balmelli, High School/Middle School Band Teacher Don Moore, Superintendent Becky Imler, District Print Shop Operator Jessica Torres, Adams Elementary Head Custodian James Bobb and Sim

2017-2018 Recipients L-R: Bus Driver Don Groth, Wapato Middle School Custodian Mike Catron, District Speech Pathologist Gina Jacob, Assistant Superintendent Dan Murray, Gear-Up Coordinator Jose Gutierrez.
2016-2017 Recipients L-R: Wapato High School Teacher Chris Beyrouty, Wapato Middle School Teacher Erin Gonzalez, Wapato High School Custodian Joe Shields, Elementary School Teacher Angelina Rocha and Elementary School Teacher Gerene Sadberry