What CHEWELAH SCHOOL DISTRICT 36 does

Chewelah School District 36 is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Washington, serving students in Chewelah, Stevens County. The district operates three campuses: Gess Elementary (grades K-6), Jenkins Jr/Sr High School (grades 7-12), and Quartzite Learning (an alternative education program). It is governed by an elected school board under the leadership of Superintendent Jason Perrins, with no private ownership, parent company, or investment structure. The district delivers standard public K-12 education plus a broad portfolio of support services including special education, speech-language pathology, school nursing and health services, school counseling, child nutrition under the National School Lunch Program (offering free breakfast and lunch to all students), career and technical education, and athletics.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 SaaS platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Skyward serves as the Student Information System (with Family Access and Educator Access portals), Canvas is the Learning Management System for grades 6+, and Clever provides single sign-on integration linking these and other district systems. AristotleK12 provides web filtering and classroom management with a parent monitoring portal, Microsoft 365 supplies core productivity and email, Follett Destiny manages the library catalog, FinalForms handles athletic registration, Edlio powers the public-facing website, SchooLinks is being adopted for the state-mandated High School & Beyond Plan, and MyIR Mobile provides immunization record access. The district's external ecosystem includes dual-credit and college-readiness partnerships with Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Spokane Community College (Running Start), a health career mentorship program with Washington State University's Stevens County extension and Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, and a mobile dental clinic operated by NEW Health.

As a public entity, Chewelah School District 36 generates no commercial revenue. Funding flows from Washington State per-pupil allocations, local property taxes, federal education programs (including free meal subsidies), and voter-approved levies and bonds. Fees for non-core services are nominal and include $45 ASB cards, $60 senior high yearbooks, and $70 adult sports passes, while student meals are entirely free. The district's customer base is the geographic resident population of school-age children within its attendance boundaries — a captive constituency under compulsory attendance law. Pricing and enrollment are not market-driven, and growth is a function of demographic trends and political funding decisions rather than competitive market dynamics.

Name

CHEWELAH SCHOOL DISTRICT 36

Legal name

Chewelah School District 36

Website

https://chewelah.k12.wa.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chewelah School District 36 is a public K-12 school district in Stevens County, Washington, operating Gess Elementary (K-6), Jenkins Jr/Sr High (7-12), and Quartzite Learning alternative program to serve local students with standard academic, athletic, and support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary and secondary schools
• Special education services
• Career and technical education
• Student information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chewelah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chewelah School District 36 delivers free public K-12 education across three campuses — Gess Elementary (K-6), Jenkins Jr/Sr High (7-12), and Quartzite Learning (alternative program) — providing core academics, special education, career and technical education, athletics, child nutrition, and student support services including health, speech, counseling, and technology support, enabled through digital platforms such as Skyward, Canvas, and Clever.

Product overview

Chewelah School District 36 operates as a K-12 public school district with three schools: Gess Elementary (K-6), Jenkins Jr/Sr High (grades 7-12), and Quartzite Learning (alternative program). The district provides educational services supported by technology platforms including Skyward Student Information System for records management, Canvas Learning Management System for grades 6+, and Clever Portal as a single sign-on gateway. The district also offers support services including Child Nutrition Services (National School Lunch Program), Health Services (nursing, immunizations, dental), Speech Services (speech-language pathology), Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Counseling, and Athletics. Technology infrastructure includes AristotleK12 web filtering and various digital tools for parent/student access to grades and assignments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gess Elementary Public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through grade 6 within Chewelah School District 36.
• Jenkins Jr/Sr High School Public junior and senior high school serving grades 7-12 within Chewelah School District 36, including athletics, College in the High School, Running Start, and CTE programs.
• Quartzite Learning Alternative learning program within Chewelah School District 36 for students needing non-traditional educational pathways.
• Child Nutrition Services National School Lunch Program providing free breakfast and lunch to students, with meal menus, eligibility applications, and special dietary accommodations; adult meals available for purchase.
• Special Education Services Specialized educational programs and support services for students with disabilities within the district.
• Speech Services Speech-language pathology services for students with speech and language disorders, including articulation, language, listening comprehension, and social communication therapy.
• Health Services School nursing services including health condition management, medication administration, immunizations, dental opportunities, and emergency care planning.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program including classroom lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling, college/career readiness, mental health referrals, and the Character Strong program.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational programs at Jenkins Jr/Sr High preparing students for careers through courses in agriculture, CTE, and technical skills, with per-course special project fees.
• Athletics Program Chewelah Cougar Athletics program at Jenkins Jr/Sr High, including various sports and athletic activities, with adult and senior citizen sports passes available.
• Skyward Student Information System Student information system providing Family Access for parents to view grades, attendance, and contact information, and Educator Access for staff to manage grade management and student records.
• Canvas Learning Management System Learning management system for grades 6+ to view student assignments, grades, and communicate with teachers, with parent access through the Canvas Parent app.
• Student Technology Support Technology support services for students including device support and repair through work order system, and technology troubleshooting resources.
• Staff Technology Support Technology support services for district staff including email access, computer troubleshooting, phone system information, and work order submissions.
• NEW Health Mobile Dental Clinic On-site dental clinic visiting Gess Elementary and Jenkins Jr/Sr High schools offering exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride treatments regardless of insurance status, with sliding discount for uninsured students.
• Running Start Program Spokane Community College program allowing 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses tuition-free (up to 15 credits), earning both high school and college credit, served at the SCC Colville location.
• College in the High School (CWU and EWU) College-credit-bearing courses offered in partnership with Central Washington University (math courses) and Eastern Washington University (English and Social Studies courses), enabling students to earn college credit while in high school.
• WSU Stevens County Mentorship Program Washington State University mentorship program serving 7th through 9th graders across four school districts, introducing students to health careers in 7th grade with mentorship through 8th and 9th grade, including health science curriculum, lab visits, and campus tours at WSU Spokane.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEW HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEW Health provides mobile dental clinic services visiting Gess Elementary and Jenkins Jr/Sr High schools to offer on-site dental care including exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride treatments. Services available regardless of insurance status with sliding discount program for uninsured students.
• Central Washington University (CWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWU partners with the district to offer College in the High School courses in mathematics including Math 101, Math 102, Math 153/154 Pre-Calculus, and Math 172/173 Calculus, allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Eastern Washington University (EWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEWU partners with the district to offer College in the High School courses in English (English 101, 201, 170) and Social Studies (History 102, 103, 111, 112; Political Science 100; International Studies 200), providing college credit opportunities for high school students.
• Washington State University (WSU) Stevens County Mentorship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU program serves 7th through 9th graders across four school districts, introducing students to health careers in 7th grade with mentorship through 8th and 9th grade along with health science curriculum. Includes lab visits and campus tours at WSU Spokane campus.
• WSU Elson S. Floyd College of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU medical college hosts regional events on the Spokane campus where Peer to Peer Mentorship Program participants connect with peers from other schools and participate in activities led by medical students and professors.
• Spokane Community College (SCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCC offers Running Start program allowing 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses tuition-free (up to 15 credits), earning both high school and college credits. SCC Colville location serves local students.
• Flight 509 (Spokane Valley)minorOthersIndoor skydiving facility hosts kickoff events for the Peer to Peer Mentorship Program, providing teambuilding experiences for mentors and mentees.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Colville School District: Neighboring Stevens County, WA public K-12 district serving a similar small rural community with overlapping athletic conferences and shared regional labor market. Directly comparable operating model, funding structure, and student demographics to Chewelah School District 36.
• Mary Walker School District: Small rural Stevens County-area Washington school district (Springdale) operating K-12 programs with comparable scale and rural funding constraints. Shares the same regional CTE consortium and is one of the four districts in the WSU Stevens County Mentorship Program alongside Chewelah.
• Kettle Falls School District: Small Stevens County, WA K-12 public district serving a similar rural population with comparable levy-dependent funding and athletic conference overlap. Directly comparable in scale, geographic exposure, and college-credit partnership opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• Instructure (Canvas): Vendor providing the Canvas LMS used by Chewelah for grades 6+. Relevant not as a school operator but as the upstream platform provider whose product decisions, pricing changes, and contract terms directly affect Chewelah's daily instructional operations.

Others

• Edlio: Website and parent-communication platform powering Chewelah's district web presence and email announcements. Comparable to Chewelah as a K-12-specific technology vendor serving similar small public school districts in Washington state.

Regional players

• Curlew School District: Very small Ferry County, WA K-12 district comparable to Chewelah in enrollment size and rural funding constraints, offering a useful benchmark for how tiny rural Washington districts operate technology stacks and partnership-based course access.
• Methow Valley School District: Small rural Okanogan County, WA K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and rural-tax-base funding model. Comparable in offering wraparound services and community-school integration, though serving a different Cascade-region geography.
• Newport School District: Pend Oreille County, WA public K-12 district serving rural northeastern Washington. Comparable rural funding constraints and similar College in the High School partnership structures, though geographically separated from Chewelah.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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