Newsletter

We extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans, and their service and sacrifice. Our community is blessed with a strong military presence, and we are continually reminded of the courage, dedication, and selflessness that they embody. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms and upholding the values we cherish does not go unnoticed.

We honor and appreciate not only your past service but the ongoing contributions you make to our community. We are proud to call you our neighbors and friends.

We are quickly approaching Parent/Teacher Conferences and encourage you to review the video on how to schedule your conferences through Family Access. Registration opens November 12 and closes November 22. It is important to us to support students who are struggling academically or with behaviors that impact learning and growth.

Please connect with your school if you have questions. Each school will send out additional details about times and activities.

Calling all Kids (K-12)! Bringing your families to Financial Aid & Planning Night. Financial Learning In Progress (FLIP) starts early. Learn about ways to plan for education and training costs using local resources and experts. Join us to learn about Scholarships, FAFSA/WAFSA, Investing & Money Managment, Tips on creating your FAFSA ID.

There will be FLIPPING fun for K-8 students in the Library hosted by our FBLA student leaders.

It is important that all families experience a sense of belonging in our schools. Please complete the survey to help us understand your perspective on your experience. The survey will be available until November 30. You are welcome to complete a separate survey for each campus where you have a student.

Visit your child's school website to access the link. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback.

Each year the mayor recognizes a Youth of the Year. View the details on our website. Deadline is November 21.

CALLING ALL STUDENTS: The 2024 Essay Contest is now live. Submit your entry online by November 22 at 5pm. The topic is "100 Year Old Christmas": Imagine you are celebrating Christmas 100 years ago. What is it like? Prizes are sponsored by the Sgt Justin Norton Memorial Fund.

Nov 11: No School - Veterans' Day

Nov 12: Conference Scheduling Opens in Family Access

Nov 12: Financial Aid & Planning Night @ YHS 5-7pm

Nov 21: School Board Meeting @ District Office 6pm

Nov 25-27: 1/2 Day - Conferences

Nov 28-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Email: communications@ycs.wednet.edu
Website: www.ycs.wednet.edu
Location: 107 North 1st Street, Yelm, Washington, USA
Phone: 360.458.1900
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Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs, activities or employment opportunities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or 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: Doyla Buckingham, 360.458.1900, doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360.458.6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; and HIB & 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360.458.6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu. Address: 107 First St N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.