What is J.O.M.?
What is J.O.M.?
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The Johnson O'Malley (J.O.M.) Program is a federal initiative that supports the educational needs of Native American students. The JOM committee, comprised of parents and community members, work in collaboration with the school district to benefit our Native youth.
2026-2027 JOM Parent Meetings
2026-2027 JOM Parent Meetings
9/3/26 - Parent Meeting, WHS Library @ 6:00 p.m.
10/8/26- Officers Meeting at PACE @ 6:00 p.m.
11/19/26- Parent Meeting in WHS Commons @ 6:00 p.m.
1/7/27- Parent Meeting in WHS Library @ 6:00 p.m.
2/4/27- Officers Meeting in WHS Library @ 6:00 p.m.
3/4/27- Parent Meeting at PACE @ 6:00 p.m.
4/15/27- Parent Meeting & Title VI in WHS Library @ 6:00 p.m.
5/20/27- Senior Banquet @ 6:00 p.m.
6/10/27- Officers Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
National JOM Program, 2026
and
National Teacher of the Year - Roger Túulhīnch Jacob, 2026
WSD JOM/IEPC Officers
Chairperson: Angel Ruiz
Vice-Chair: Lahoma Doublerunner
Secretary: Jodi Begaye
Treasurer: Penny Tamahlwash
Member of Record: Angela Spoone
Member of Record: Thelma Starr
Community Rep: Kim Kaleak
Parent Liaison: Teresita Alvarado
WSD Staff Rep: Kwasa Krista Goudy-Sutterlict
Wapato School District Liaisons
Tavis Peterson, Assistant Superintendent
tavisp@wapatosd.org
(509) 877-4181Shannon Torres, Director of Teaching & Learning
shannont@wapatosd.org
(509) 877-4181Teresita Alvarado, JOM Tutor & Parent Liaison
teresitaa@wapatosd.org
(509) 877-5045 or (509) 877-3138 ext. 4064
Yakama Nation Tribal Liaison
Elise Washines
Resources
Yakama Nation
Wapato School District
WSD STI
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