Dear Wilson Families,

I applaud you for a job well done getting through this pandemic school year! I hope this is a once in a lifetime experience! I still believe that you as parents had the hardest job during this time. Not only did you have to do your parent job, many of you had to be a student monitor, tutor, teacher, counselor, etc. to your home responsibilities. I could not be more grateful for your partnership.

As we draw closer to the end of this school year, I am encouraged by the plan to reopen fully in the fall. As a school, we are excited with the idea to return to normal school experiences for students next August. We know we have a tough challenge ahead of us, to close the learning gaps for those students most impacted by this limited year. Please take advantage of the student summer learning opportunities as much as possible. I know our students and you are up for the challenge and together we will not only close the gap, but we will ready student to be successful and graduation ready at the end of their high school years.

Please take time to enjoy the summer and I hope you also plan to close the “creating long lasting memories” gap. Fall will be upon us sooner than we expect. Start looking for communication from our school in early August regarding the new school year. Also, check our school website for updates and new information. You are always welcomed to call or e-mail me if you have a need.

We are thankful and privileged to have to have been an education partner with you this year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Araiza

YSD Art teachers proudly present to you the 22nd Annual Art Exhibit!

The Art Exhibit is available for viewing! May is Washington State's Arts Education Month, a time to strengthen arts education in our schools for all students. Community participation is critical to the success of Arts Education Month, so on behalf of Yakima Valley Middle Schools, we thank you for your support and hope you enjoy our exhibit!

Link below:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQTOWx-15N4PhsXh6lbvs9niTvT30UuSCmezrA7bEfY8ZbWYeKA7pewTvmjqrTiSqwAyUC4Uj9YLxKD/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=10000

Sincerely,

Yakima Middle School Art Teachers

The end of the school year is right around the corner!! We are asking that you cover any fees & fines that you owe to your child’s school. Fees & fines are applied if a student looses or damages any books, school materials, sports equipment, band instruments or has not payed for his/her agenda. Parents, with 8th graders moving on to the high school and graduation around the corner we ask that you cover any fines that your student might have. Unfortunately if fees are not payed for they do follow your student & the school can hold any records, report cards, diplomas etc., please be sure to pay by the end of the school year. If you have any questions about any fees & fines please contact our Registrar, Angela Thomas at 573-2406.

Medication Pick Up for this school year: All medications must be picked up from Wilson by Wednesday June 16, 2021 by 3:00 PM. All medications not picked up will be disposed of and will not be kept over the summer.

Incoming 7th Grade Students must have their Tdap vaccination prior to the first day of school or they may not attend.

All students must have all of their childhood immunizations mandated by WAC 246-105 to attend school on the first day August 25, 2021. Please talk with your child’s primary care provider about any vaccinations your child may need. Incoming 6th grade students are eligible to receive the Tdap vaccination after the age of 10. This will prepare them for the 7th grade requirement. This is not required for 6th grade.

All summer mailings for students with health conditions or those needing medication at school next year will be going out next week. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse.

Please check your child's school email for important health information and documents this spring and summer.

If you are interested in getting the COVID vaccine for your child or a family member all persons 12 and older are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Yakima School District is holding vaccine clinics.

COVID Vaccine Clinic Appointment Link

Please feel free to contact your school nurse with any questions.

Dawn Faussett RN

509-573-2412

509-728-8856

Yakima School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender DISCRIMINATION (OP 3210) and (OP 5010) identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Students): Title IX / ADA / Section 504 – Amanda Jewell, Executive Director of Student Services, 105 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7004, jewell.amanda@ysd7.org;

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Non-Students): Title IX / ADA – Robert Noe, Chief Legal Counsel, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7039, nondiscrimination@ysd7.org.

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinators who are listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see column to the right under “Complaint Options”). For a copy of the district’s nondiscrimination operational procedure, contact your school or district office, or view it online: www.ysd7.org (OP 3210) and (OP 5010).