April is Celebrate Diversity Month. In the Enumclaw School District, every voice matters, every story heard, every path appreciated. Join us this month as we celebrate our shared commitment to understanding and unifying the communities and cultures that make up ESD.
“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness.” Ola Joseph
View Enumclaw Middle School's Weekly Newsletter for March 28, 2025
https://enumclawwa.edurooms.com/engage/enumclaw-middle-school/newsletters/ems-march-28-2025-newsletter
UPDATE: Students and staff are safe. Law enforcement has confirmed the device in the Enumclaw Middle School courtyard was a cell phone battery that caught fire after being thrown to the ground. The fire was immediately extinguished. We have confirmed there were no injuries. Students and staff are still safely evacuated, and law enforcement has cleared the school and surrounding exterior. We will provide you with any additional information once it has been received.
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Enumclaw Middle School has been evacuated by the Enumclaw Police Department after a small explosive device detonated outside in the school courtyard. Students and staff are safely evacuated. We will provide updates as soon as we receive them.
View Enumclaw Middle School's Weekly Newsletter for March 21, 2025
https://enumclawwa.edurooms.com/engage/enumclaw-middle-school/newsletters/ems-march-21-2025
Hello, longer days!
Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere today! This means that from now until the Summer Solstice in June we will have at least 12 hours between sunrise and sunset.
Students in Ms. Timko's classes have been busy lately Check out what each class has been working on:.
Design & Modeling Class recently finished their Ankle Foot Orthosis Project.
Automation & Robotics completed their Robot Hand Project and
Energy & The Environment class completed their Rubber Band Car Project.
View Enumclaw Middle School's Weekly Newsletter for March 14, 2025
https://enumclawwa.edurooms.com/engage/enumclaw-middle-school/newsletters/ems-march-14-2025
REMINDER: To recover lost instructional time from closures during the November Cyclone windstorm, Friday, March 21, and Friday, May 23, are now REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS. Please note that these are NOT early release days, as they must meet state instructional hour requirements.
FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR
Create connections with community agencies, college representatives, legal resources, transit options, and specialized groups that can help our Special Education students and their families work toward their goals.
Visit the EHS Commons on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
The event is geared toward families of students in Kindergarten through age 21."
Don’t forget to adjust your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 9, 2025!
SCHEDULED DOWNTIME: Skyward will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Maintenance should be complete by 9:00 pm.
Please see the following information regarding Upcoming events for Current 8th Grade Students and families.
**8th Grader Visits to EHS - March, 4, 2025 during the school day
Eighth graders from Enumclaw Middle School and Thunder Mountain Middle School will visit Enumclaw High School for an exciting orientation day filled with tours, a pep assembly, and a firsthand look at high school life. Students will explore the campus, meet teachers and staff, and learn about academic and extracurricular opportunities available to them next year. The goal of the visit is to help students ease the transition to high school, giving the eighth graders a glimpse into their future as Enumclaw Hornets.
***Your student was given a permission slip, which needs to be signed and returned by Friday, February 28th, in order to participate***
**8th Grade Orientation and Parent Meeting, Tuesday, March 4, EHS Gym, 6:30 PM
Enumclaw High School will host its upcoming 8th grade orientation on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 PM in the EHS Gym. We will introduce incoming freshmen and their families to high school life, providing valuable information about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet EHS staff, learn about high school graduation requirements, and explore the campus and learn about what to expect in the years ahead. With presentations, tours, and a warm welcome from the EHS community, this orientation is designed to help incoming students feel confident and excited for their transition to high school.
Tuesday night's All District Choir Concert was wonderful!
You still have a chance to see the All District Band Concert tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 PM in the Enumclaw High School Gym, and the All District Orchestra Concert on Thursday, also at 6:30 PM in the Enumclaw High School.
Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. AM/PM Buses are running on snow routes. Our early release schedule is cancelled and students will attend school until the regular release time. Birth to Five Programs: TK will operate on a two-hour delay. ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled.
Register now for the Spring 2025 Guiding Good Choices workshop provided by Enumclaw Youth Empowered.
Enumclaw Youth Empowered is a local coalition working to educate, engage, and empower our community to support youth and families in the prevention of youth substance abuse.
In partnership with the Enumclaw School District, they will once again be offering Guiding Good Choices on Tuesdays this October.
This workshop is FREE to parents and caregivers of kids ages roughly 9-14. DINNER and CHILDCARE are included!
Taught by a licensed therapist specializing in youth, this workshop helps caregivers learn how to:
Strengthen family bonds
Reduce family conflict
Support kids to build resistance skills
Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and make positive choices
The five sessions run each Tuesday from March 11 - April 8, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Thunder Mountain Middle School. Register now at https://forms.gle/yn7U5Whm4PT7kVXN8 or by contacting Melanie Harrington at melanie_harrington@enumclaw.wednet.edu.
Join us for an important information session about the future of our school facilities at one of the following sessions:
February 10, 4:30 pm - Byron Kibler Elementary School
February 11, 5:30 pm - Southwood Elementary School
February 25, 6:00 pm - Sunrise Elementary School
February 26, 5:30 pm - Westwood Elementary School
February 27, 5:30 pm - Black Diamond Elementary School
Our school district is actively planning for the future by addressing aging facilities and preparing for anticipated growth.
- Learn about the current challenges in our school buildings.
- Understand how the district is planning facility upgrades, new construction, and potential funding options.
- Hear about the work of the community-led Facilities Oversight and Capital Utilization Sustainability (FOCUS)Committee.
- Share your feedback and ideas to help shape the future of our schools.
- Ask questions and engage in discussions with district leaders.
2/5/25: Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes for both AM and PM routes.
Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.
2/4/25: Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes for both AM and PM routes.
Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.
Due to weather conditions and forecasted morning temperatures, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow (Monday, February 3, 2025). There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes.
Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.
Come visit the Early Childhood Resource Fair on February 6, 2025, from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Birth to Five Center at JJ Smith. You can connect with local resources and learn what is available for you and your child through age 8.
