June is Pride Month, commemorating the Stonewall Uprising that happened in June 1969, a pivotal event regarding LGBTQ+ rights. Enumclaw School District honors the diversity of our community and recognizes that our differences make us stronger. Hate has no home here.
This Memorial Day, please join the Enumclaw School District as we take a moment to pause and reflect on the extraordinary bravery and selflessness of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Let us strive to honor their legacies in our words and actions, and cherish the freedoms they fought to preserve.
ESD also extends our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the families of fallen heroes. Your strength does not go unnoticed.
Reminder From the District Nurse:
If your student has medications in the Health Room please arrange for pick up before the last day of school. All medications remaining in the Health Room after the last day of school, June 18, 2024, will be disposed of.
Please join Lindsey Marquardt, Director of Teaching and Learning for the Enumclaw School District on May 30, 2024, from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Nancy A. Merrill Boardroom at the District Office for a preview of the curriculum that has been piloted and is recommended by staff for school board approval to be implemented next school year.
Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to see samples of the materials and get information about topics covered in the following courses:
- High School Algebra and Geometry: Imagine Learning, by Illustrative Mathematics
- Grades 3 - 5 English Language Arts: EL Education
ESD Activities and Athletics Newsletter for May 20, 2024
https://secure.smore.com/n/rdb32-esd-activities-and-athletics
Update: Our phone lines are currently functioning. However, Lumen is still working to resolve underlying issues.
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We are currently experiencing issues with our outside phone lines. Schools and district offices cannot receive calls from outside lines. Lumen has a technician working to identify and resolve the issue. We currently do not have an ETA for the restoration of service. If parents/families need to contact their school, we recommend using email until this is resolved.
“If community members could see inside of our heart and mind, they would know that we think often about helping their children grow. We come back each day to try again to make a difference.” - Laura Hauswirth, Southwood Elementary School
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May 10, 2024, is School Communicators Day! Thank you to the District Communications Team, office managers, principals, teachers, and many other staff members who keep families and the community in the know.
“I am teaching CTE classes that are new to me and this has been challenging, but I am happy to take it on and continue to grow our program to be even more successful than it currently is.” - Rob Mullins, Thunder Mountain Middle School
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School Nurse Day is May 8, 2024! ESD is grateful for our school nurses and health room professionals!
“We are very connected to the community, we ARE the community. We really want all that is good for this community. Teaching is our way of contributing the very best we can give for our collective good.” - Amy Ihde, Enumclaw Middle School
#certificatedappreciationweek 2024
“Something really special about teaching in the Enumclaw School District is living in the community and getting to see students outside of school. It is special to watch them grow up.” - Kris Hughes, Sunrise Elementary School
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May 6 - 10, 2024, is Certificated Appreciation Week. Thank you to all the certificated teachers and specialists who go above and beyond for Enumclaw School District students and schools! We are grateful for you this and every week!
CTE and math teacher Tyler Salsbury understands the value of applied mathematics and preparing students for life in and out of school. Learn about his EHS Financial Literacy class and more at https://issuu.com/enumclawschooldistrict/docs/3_-_report_to_the_community_fall-winter-20232024/s/47530760
A reminder from the Enumclaw School District Nurse: Students cannot transport prescribed or over-the-counter medications. If a medication must be taken during the school day, please contact your building’s Health Room staff to make the proper arrangements.
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month! While initially only federally observed for one week in May, honoring Asian-Pacific American Heritage was expanded to be observed for the entire month of May beginning in 1990. May was designated to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the US on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion on May 10, 1869. A majority of workers who laid tracks for the railroads were Chinese immigrants.*
This month is an opportunity to learn more about the countless Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped and enriched the history of the United States. You can visit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center online to learn more.
*www.asianpacificheritage.gov
Remember to Vote!
Ballots are due in local drop boxes by 8 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Make sure you are prepared for current and upcoming elections with up-to-date voter registration. You can update or register now at VoteWA.gov
Enjoy Spring Break! School buildings are closed April 15 - 19, the District Office is closed on Friday, April 19. We will see you back in classrooms on Monday, April 22, 2024.
April 1, 2024, is World Autism Day, which kicks off World Autism Month! This honorary month is a time to raise awareness for and gain a better understanding of autism and those with autism in our greater community. You can learn more and locate resources from the National Autism Association at https://nationalautismassociation.org/
