Updates for Families
Information and Tips for Success, Yakima School District
Land Acknowledgement Video
At the Tuesday, November 14th board meeting, we premiered the 23-24 land acknowledgment video.
In 2021, the Yakima School District began formally recognizing the Yakama Nation's land, upon which our schools reside. The recognition was adopted after three years of consultation with the Yakama Nation and a thorough review by the education committee, the tribal council, tribal leaders, and elders.
New This Year! Early Release On The Last Wednesday Of Each Month
This year, something new is happening at our schools! On the last Wednesday of each month, our teachers will have special training in the afternoon. They'll spend half a day working together as a team on different projects, like making sure all students are learning the same things and doing well in school. This means that no matter which teacher your child has or which school they go to, they'll get the same quality education.
For this to happen, all schools will be released early on the last Wednesday of each month. We want to make sure your child gets the best education possible, no matter where they go to school. Thank you for supporting your child and our teachers!
If you have any questions, please comment on this post or contact your child's school. You can access the Instructional Calendar here: www.ysd7.org/Page/14.
Last Wednesday Early Release Times
Middle and High School: 11:15 AM
Elementary School: 12:00 PM
Last Wednesday Early Release Dates
September 27, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 29, 2023
January 31, 2024
February 28, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 24, 2024
May 29, 2024
Welcome to ParentSquare!
The Yakima School District is now using the ParentSquare platform for the district, school, and classroom communications, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their email address and/or phone number (use the email and phone number that you have provided to your school and is in our Skyward Student Information System).
How To Sign Up
Go to www.parentsquare.com/districts/1061. You can also install the ParentSquare app on your smartphone and follow the prompts to sign up.
Tip! If your contact details aren't recognized, contact your school to get them added. After they update your information in their database, the new contact details will appear in ParentSquare after the next daily sync, and you will be able to create an account.
Tip! Use your email or the phone number that you have provided to your school and is in our Skyward Student Information System to set up your account otherwise ParentSquare will not be able to link your account to your student's information. Your email/phone number must match contact details in the school's database for this to work.
Additional Resources
2023-2024 Student, Parent, and Staff Handbook
2023-2024 Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB) Brochure
Non-Discrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement: “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 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 Compliance Coordinator (Students): Title IX– Omar Santoy, Executive Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7260, santoy.omar@ysd7.org;
- Deputy Coordinator (Students): Title IX - K.C. Mitchell, Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7261, mitchell.k.c@ysd7.org;
- Deputy Coordinator (Students): Title IX - Shawn Orminski, Assistant Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7263, orminski.shawn@ysd7.org;
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Non-Students): Title IX – Deena Alley, Director of Human Resources Pathways & Leadership/Investigator, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7054, alley.deena@ysd7.org;
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Students): ADA/Section 504 – Omar Santoy, Executive Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7260, santoy.omar@ysd7.org;
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Non-Students): ADA – Christopher Miller, Director of Human Resources, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7066, miller.christopher@ysd7.org.
Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend a program or activity sponsored by the Yakima School District should contact one of the ADA Coordinators 24 hours in advance of the event to inquire about reasonable accommodation. Deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and/or speech impaired individuals may access
Washington Relay Services by calling 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.”