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Superintendent Rides School Bus on First Day

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan rode a school bus to Berney Elementary on August 19, 2026, the first day of the 2026-2027 school year.

Gauyan's bus ride was part of his leadership approach to build relationships with students, staff, and families. The superintendent plans to continue visiting schools and attending district events throughout the year.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.wwps.org/news/~board/district-news/post/superintendent-gauyan-starts-the-school-year-with-a-first-day-bus-ride

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Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan rode a school bus to Berney Elementary“Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan was up bright and early on the first day of school, catching a school bus at a neighborhood bus stop and riding to Berney Elementary to welcome students and families as they began the 2026-2027 school year.”
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The bus ride occurred on August 19, 2026“Superintendent Gauyan Starts the School Year with a First-Day Bus Ride August 19, 2026”
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The event was the first day of the 2026-2027 school year“Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan was up bright and early on the first day of school, catching a school bus at a neighborhood bus stop and riding to Berney Elementary to welcome students and families as they began the 2026-2027 school year.”
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Gauyan's bus ride was part of his leadership approach“Building relationships and spending time with students, staff, families, and community members are important components of Dr. Gauyan’s leadership approach.”
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The leadership approach aimed to build relationships with students, staff, and families“Building relationships and spending time with students, staff, families, and community members are important components of Dr. Gauyan’s leadership approach.”
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The superintendent plans to continue visiting schools“Throughout the school year, he will continue making it a priority to be out and about in schools and at district activities, connecting with the people who make Walla Walla Public Schools a special place to learn and work.”
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The superintendent plans to attend district events throughout the year“Throughout the school year, he will continue making it a priority to be out and about in schools and at district activities, connecting with the people who make Walla Walla Public Schools a special place to learn and work.”