MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Below are many activities our entire community can attend to learn, support and celebrate our students, schools and district. Our continued goal is to have all students on a path to graduation, continuing education and work. Each of you play a vital role in the success of our students to Graduate Yelm!
Superintendent Search Process
March 27 - Applications are due
April 6 - School Board will review applications and select top 6
April 15 - School Board will identify the 3 final candidates
April 25, 26 & 27 - Each finalist will have a full day of interviews and site visits
A Community Forum will be held each night to meet the finalists and share feedback with the school board. Please join us at 5:30pm in the Yelm Middle School Commons.
Community Conversation - Educational Resources
Yelm Community Schools is hosting another event for students, graduates, families and the community to learn about resources related to continuing education, training and work. No matter what your situation, there are resources for you to help your child, enhance your skills and earn diplomas and certificates. Seeking employment and need help with your resume, retraining or interviewing? There are tools and people ready to help.
Join the Community Conversation with our panel on April 19 at 5:30pm. Visit with Hillary Hull, YHS Work-Site Learning Coordinator; Erica McCaleb, Yelm Timberland Regional Library Manager; Christina Chesnut, Thurston County Chamber Business Connections/Worksource; and Nicole Walker, SPSCC Adult HS+ and EL Programs. Speakers will be available before and after to answer questions.
Math for Life
Math for Life’s goal is to promote real-life math skills through a program that connects the business community and education. Go on a scavenger hunt to local businesses in our region and find out how they use math! Out of town for the week of spring break? You still have a chance to participate and win. Math for Life runs from March 25 through April 19, 2023. School have the maps available or visit our website for more details.
Count down to Kinder - May 3
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Yelm Middle School Commons Area
Why: An informational event for parents/guardians and children starting kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year Incoming kindergarten students will have the opportunity to:
Register for Kindergarten (Online registration open until May 19)
Meet their principal and the kindergarten staff
Learn more about their school
See a school bus and determine their bus route
Learn about the Timberland Library
Have their photograph taken
Discover ways to prepare for kindergarten
Enjoy a snack!
Several district support people will be present to answer questions. Nurses will be available to accept vaccination records.
Yelm Hiring Event - May 2
This is a great opportunity for our graduating seniors and alumni to talk with employers from Yelm and the greater Thurston County area who are seeking candidates for a variety of position. Prepare your resume and stop by to visit. Look for a list of employers to be published on our website soon!
Learners without Limits - 5K Run/Walk
LWL is a program offered through Bounty for Families that works in partnership with YCS to provide food, shoes, clothing and other essentials for students who struggle to come to school due to financial barriers. 100 percent of all the proceeds benefit our students.
Dates to Remember
MARCH: Youth Art and National Nutrition Month
March 23: Board Meeting - District Office 6pm
March 27: Math for Life Begins
March 29-31: 1/2 Day Conferences
APRIL: Celebrating The Military Child, Austim Awareness, Occupational Therapy
April 3-7: NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
April 3-9: National Library Week
April 8: Math for Life Ends
April 17-21: Public School Volunteer Week
April 19: Community Conversation: Educational Resources for Students, Families and Beyond - YHS 5-7pm
April 20: Board Meeting - District Office 6pm
April 23-27: Administrative Professionals Week
April 25-27: Superintendent Finalist Community Forum - YMS Commons 5:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 2: Job Fair from 1-7pm at Yelm Community Center
May 3: Countdown to Kinder - YMS Commons 4:30-6:00pm
May 10: Learners without Limites 5K Run - City Park 3:30pm or 5:00pm start times
June 1: Day of Champions
June 6: Community Scholarship Night - YHS 6pm
June 8: Senior Grad Walk
June 8: District Awards Night - YHS 6pm
June 11: Graduation @ Tacoma Dome 9:30am
