Dear Jaguar Friends & Families,

Just reminder, there will be no school on Friday May 24th. This day was originally a planned "Snow Day" on the school district calendar but since it was not used, it is now a "No School" day.

Saturday, May 25 is the annual Easton Memorial Day Parade and Car Show. Easton ASB and Jag Leadership students will be selling Easton mugs, Easton stickers, Easton t-shirts, and baked goodies. All proceeds for sales will go to our ASB fund to pay for field trips, sports, and other student activities. Please stop, pick up some of our Easton merch to help fund our student programs.

Several dates to place on your radar are Saturday, June 8th for Graduation and Monday, June 10 for Easton School Awards Assembly. These next few weeks are always a whirlwind, so hang on and enjoy the ride.

Have a great week and Go Jags!

Aaron Kombol

Superintendent

Any Bakers out there?

Easton ASB is seeking out home bakers to help create some goodies for our students to sell at the Memorial Day Parade. All proceeds will go to Easton ASB account to fund field trips, sports, and other student activities. Please the flyer below.

Congratulations to Easton High School Track and field athletes on their strong showing at Districts on May 14, 2024, in Cashmere with numerous personal records set.

Angela B: Discus- 61' PR

Caleb R: 800m - 2:55.65 PR, Discus - 59' 6 PR

Jade K: 100m Hurdles- 18.38 PR

Emma J: Shot Put- 27' 5.75 PR, Discus- 62' PR, Javelin- 58' 6 PR

Bailleigh H: 100m- 13.47 PR, 200m- 29.46 PR, Long Jump- 14' 4.5 PR

In addition, Easton will have two athletes at the State Championship Meet next weekend in Yakima. Freshman Bailleigh H will compete in the 100m and long jump and Sophomore Emma J will compete in the Shot Put.

Go Jags!

Dear Jag Families,

As many of you, the staff and students of Easton School District are conducting an environmental research project at the school supported by Dr. Lewis and her research. Students have been collecting data on sound levels inside and outside the school. They have also been testing soil samples and water samples. Part of the environmental project is researching how different aspects of the environment can affect both physical and mental health.

We would like your help with this project!

We are sending home a survey that we would appreciate you taking the time to fill out. Inside the envelope you will find an explanation of the research project, what it entails and a copy of the survey. The survey is just to collect health data information. The survey does not collect any personal data, nor does it share the collected information with anyone but those working directly with the project. It doesn't even ask for your name.

We would appreciate you taking the time to fill out the survey and return it to the school by dropping it off at the pink drop off box at the office. The data will then be gathered from the collected surveys and analyzed based on research and the other data that has been collected.

Thank you!

Easton Staff and Dr. Lewis

The class entered a Kittitas County coloring contest for Government Week. Students drew pictures of family traditions in our county! Commissioner Osiadacz presented the blue ribbon winners! Winners received a season's pass to the Kittitas County Fair in Ellensburg! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to our wonderful School Secretary Rachel Cummings on her hard work in writing a successful grant with the Secretary of State's Office regarding records retention and file storage!

Due to Rachel's work, Easton will receive $12,000 to improve how we store/retain our District records. Our records room will receive a total makeover. Rachel's grant application was one of only 25 selected out of the 122 received this grant cycle statewide.

We know that making a commitment for athletic for next years seems way off in the future.

However, with a school our size every student's decision makes an impact. Mr. Hickman is requesting parents and guardians to please be talking to your students about their commitment to playing next year as he needs to order uniforms, determine schedules, hire coaches, etc.

Currently, Mr. Hickman is gathering numbers for next year's sports: HS volleyball, HS basketball, HS football, HS track, JH basketball and JH volleyball. He is also looking at the possibility for JH Track and JH Wrestling, but we need student participation numbers to make that happen.

Jerrol's in Ellensburg is organizing its 3rd annual School Supply Drive for any Kittitas County student in need. Last year, Jerrol's provided supplies to 250 students. This year they hope to exceed 500 students.

Students and their families can go to Student.Jerrols.com to register for their supplies and list what they need. The school supplies will be customized to the student’s request. Jerrol's will then contact the students and their families for supply pick up.

A huge Easton "Thank You" goes to Jerrol's for making this happen for student's in Kittitas County!

Numerous technology items have been declared surplus by the Easton School Board during its April 2024 Board meeting and are available for purchase

Please see May 2024 Surplus Link for more information and instructions on placing bids.

As part of our improved website, we are now able to share the latest weather and air quality conditions with our community. In addition, we have added an anonymous School Safety Tip line. The links can be found in the upper right hand corner of our website. Please see below.

Nate Aceves: Paraeducator, Football Coach

acevesn@easton.wednet.edu

Marchel Allenbaugh: Technology, MS Social Studies, Outdoor Education

allenbaughm@easton.wednet.edu

Kristen Anderson, Grades 4&5

andersonk@easton.wednet.edu

Kayla Bielanin: PreSchool

bielanink@easton.wednet.edu

Jeff Brenning: Director of Maintenance & Transportation

brenningj@easton.wednet.edu

Joe Bufi: School Counselor

bufij@easton.wednet.edu

Paula Burton: Grade 6-8 ELA

burtonp@easton.wednet.edu

Rachel Cummings: District Secretary

cummingsr@easton.wednt.edu

Lisa Eyerly: Pre School Paraeducator

everlyl@easton.wednet.edu

Maddie Flaig: Special Education, Basketball Coach

flaigm@easton.wednet.edu

Mary Forry: Transportation & Student Supervision

forrym@easton.wednet.edu

Hayley Frey: Grades 2&3

freyh@easton.wednet.edu

Rachel Henderson: School Nurse

hendersonr@easton.wednet.edu

Kyle Hickman: PE, Athletic Director

hickmank@easton.wednet.edu

Becky Houle: Grades K&1

houleb@easton.wednet.edu

Jenny Jensen: Custodial & Student Supervision

jensenj@easton.wednet.edu

Aaron Kombol: Superintendent

superintendent@easton.wednet.edu

Jessica Lewis: English, History, HS Art

lewisj@easton.wednet.edu

Caitlyn Loyd: Secondary Math, ASB Advisor

loydc@easton.wednet.edu

Patrick Penoyar: Secondary Science, Outdoor Education

penoyar@easton.wednet.edu

Katherine Renton: Accounts Payable & Human Resources

rentonk@easton.wednet.edu

Melissa Sandby: Transportation & Custodial

sandbym@easton.wednet.edu

Jackie Tate: Food Service

tatej@easton.wednet.edu

Ofelia Todd: Paraeducator

toddo@easton.wednet.edu

Email: cummingsr@easton.wednet.edu

Website: www.easton.wednet.edu
Location: 1893 Railroad Street, Easton, WA, USA
Phone: (509)656-2317
Facebook: www.facebook.com/K12JauguarPride

Easton 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 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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX, ADA, and Compliance Coordinator (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) Aaron Kombol, Superintendent, 1893 Railroad Street, Easton, WA 98926.509-656-2311.