Whitman Professors Join Walla Walla Middle School Prep Program

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  Whitman College professors and students visited Walla Walla Public Schools' Bridge to Middle School summer program at Sharpstein Elementary on July 16, 2026“Whitman College Professors Inspire Bridge to Middle School Students Through Math Games July 16, 2026 Walla Walla Public Schools' Bridge to Middle School summer program at Sharpstein Elementary recently welcomed a team of Whitman College professors and students who spent time with participants using interactive math games to spark excitement for learning.”
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  Whitman College professors and students used interactive math games to engage students“Whitman College professors and students who spent time with participants using interactive math games to spark excitement for learning.”
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  Marlen Perez is Walla Walla Public Schools' Multilingual Learner Program Supervisor“"The kids were fired up," said Marlen Perez, Walla Walla Public Schools' Multilingual Learner Program Supervisor, who is serving as the program principal this summer.”
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  Marlen Perez said the students were 'fired up' by the experience“"The kids were fired up," said Marlen Perez, Walla Walla Public Schools' Multilingual Learner Program Supervisor, who is serving as the program principal this summer.”
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  The program is designed for incoming sixth-graders“Designed for incoming sixth-grade students, the Monday-Thursday Bridge to Middle School program provides targeted academic support in core subjects, including math and reading.”
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  The program provides academic support in math and reading“Designed for incoming sixth-grade students, the Monday-Thursday Bridge to Middle School program provides targeted academic support in core subjects, including math and reading.”
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  The program includes hands-on enrichment activities through Sharpstein Elementary's 21st Century Afterschool Program“Beyond classroom instruction, students also participate in engaging, hands-on enrichment activities through Sharpstein Elementary's 21st Century Afterschool Program.”
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  Nearly 50 students are participating this summer“Nearly 50 students are participating this summer as they prepare for a successful transition to middle school.”
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  The students are participating to prepare for middle school transition“Designed for incoming sixth-grade students, the Monday-Thursday Bridge to Middle School program provides targeted academic support in core subjects, including math and reading. Nearly 50 students are participating this summer as they prepare for a successful transition to middle school.”