Wenatchee High School Program Cited by Congresswoman

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  Wenatchee High School implemented phone-free classrooms using Yondr pouches“Wenatchee High School has been at the forefront of the phone-free school movement in North Central Washington, implementing Yondr pouches last school year to create a calmer, more focused learning environment for nearly 1,900 students.”
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  Wenatchee High School implemented phone-free classrooms for 1,900 students“Wenatchee High School has been at the forefront of the phone-free school movement in North Central Washington, implementing Yondr pouches last school year to create a calmer, more focused learning environment for nearly 1,900 students.”
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  Wenatchee High School's phone-free classrooms reduced distractions“The results have been meaningful reduced distraction, improved school culture, and a model that districts across the region are watching closely.”
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  Wenatchee High School's phone-free classrooms improved school culture“The results have been meaningful reduced distraction, improved school culture, and a model that districts across the region are watching closely.”
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  A district report dated September 11, 2026, stated the benefits of phone-free classroomsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Student Energy Managers program employs students in paid internships“The SEM program a partnership between Wenatchee School District, Advanced Energy Management and Chelan PUD employs Wenatchee High School students in paid internships auditing district buildings, collecting utility data, and supporting clean energy compliance under Washington State's Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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  The Student Energy Managers program audits buildings“The SEM program a partnership between Wenatchee School District, Advanced Energy Management and Chelan PUD employs Wenatchee High School students in paid internships auditing district buildings, collecting utility data, and supporting clean energy compliance under Washington State's Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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  The Student Energy Managers program supports clean energy compliance“The SEM program a partnership between Wenatchee School District, Advanced Energy Management and Chelan PUD employs Wenatchee High School students in paid internships auditing district buildings, collecting utility data, and supporting clean energy compliance under Washington State's Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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  The Wenatchee School District avoided $433,000 in potential fines last year through the Student Energy Managers program“Last year, the program helped WSD avoid an estimated $433,000 in fines from the Washington State Department of Commerce.”
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  The Student Energy Managers program is now being scaled statewide“The Washington State Department of Commerce has recognized SEM as an exemplar program, and conversations are underway about how to scale it to communities across Washington.”
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  The Student Energy Managers program aims to save $3 million across regional clients“SEM interns are currently supporting compliance for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings across the region, and the program has been identified as a hub for expanding this model statewide; it is on track to save its clients $3 million in total.”