Port Susan Middle School

Family & Student Update 06.16.24

Congratulations, Class of 2028!!

It’s official! You are all now high school freshman. Remember to always believe in yourself and all that you will accomplish. I encourage you to continue to make connections, share positive experiences, try new activities and learn from challenges along the way. Remember your choices do make a difference. I wish you nothing but the best - enjoy the journey!

-Mrs. Almanza, Principal

Field Day

Our students enjoyed their day Friday. The positive energy and respect for our greater community at the YMCA and movie theater was appreciated. Thank you to all Port Susan staff, students and parent volunteers for making it a day to remember. Congratulations for a successful 2023-2024 school year!

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Final Band Concert

The progress Mr. Bletscher makes with our band students each and every year is amazing. They put on quite a show. Thank you for the night of entertainment and all you do throughout the year!

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Choir Concert

This was our first choir concert for quite some time. The students were WONDERFUL and it was fun to see them enjoying the experience. Thank you to the families that came out to support music!

Pickleball

Ask your kids about pickleball! We had guests from the Stanwood/Camano Pickleball Association come visit Port Susan for a second time this year. They are a fantastic group of people who are passionate about pickleball. They shared their expertise and gave our students a chance to practice and develop their skills as well. The SCPA and Selkirk made a kind donation of 20 new paddles and some hybrid pickleballs to help build our program. We are hoping to have 3 outdoor courts painted over the summer so we can play even more. We have quite a few kids with natural talent and excitement for the game. We hope they get a chance to share what they learned with you. Pickleball is a great lifelong activity that the whole family can play. Thanks to our guests and the kids for a great pickleball experience. Enjoy your summer. We hope you get a chance to play!

Talent Show

Our students have the opportunity to show off their talents! This event will happen the last day of school Tuesday June 18th. Schedule for that final day of school can be found HERE.

Yearbook distribution MONDAY morning!

We will be handing out yearbooks for the 2023-2024 school year prior to school beginning on Monday morning (in the gym). If you are not sure if you've purchased a yearbook, please check with our office secretaries. Quantity is limited!

PSMS Sports

Fall sports are Boys/Girls XC (grades 6-8) and Girls Soccer (grades 7-8)

Sign ups are open, and you can sign up at any time on FinalForms: Sign Up Here

Practices will not begin until after school begins, but you can sign up now if you're interested.

Athletes will need a physical (good for two years) on file prior to their first practice. The summer is a great time to get that physical update if it is needed!

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Schedule for final two days of school

Reminder that the last day of school for students in the Stanwood-Camano School District this year is Tuesday, June 18!

However, please note that both Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, will operate using different schedules:

➡ Monday is a snow make-up day that will operate using our normal Wednesday late-start schedule: Grades 6-12 will start at 9 a.m. and grades K-5 will start at 10:20 a.m.

➡ Tuesday will follow our normal last-day-of-school schedule. Grades 6-12 will in at school from 7:40-9:40 a.m. and grades K-5 will in at school from 9-11 a.m. Please note that no lunch is served on Tuesday.

Please help us spread the word, and please plan accordingly for student drop-off, pick-up, and bus stops.

See more calendar info at www.stanwood.wednet.edu/about/calendar

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Summer hours

Many of our school offices close or reduce hours of operations during the summer.

Please see our district website for the dates, times, and details for when our school buildings and departments will be open to the public in summer 2024.

At Port Susan Middle, the office will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. until June 21. The office will reopen August 19 and operate with the hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Schools and school departments will resume their normal hours of operation when classes begin on Sept. 3. See or download the upcoming school-year calendar HERE.

Find contact information — phone numbers, emails, and physical addresses — on our website HERE.

Questions? Please email scsdinfo@stanwood.wednet.edu

What’s New in the PSMS Library?

Summer reading lists are coming soon! Check out the newest additions in Young Adult novels in the PSMS Library and the librarian’s favorites list. For details on all the library events and literary news see the May PSMS Library Newsletter.

Staff Shout Out: Mrs. Rocha

This is my 10th year at PSMS and I've taught 7th and 8th grade math. My favorite thing about PSMS is the staff. When I am not at PSMS I am usually watching my girls' sports or boating.

District news

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Local nonprofits offer clubs and programs for students

Several area nonprofit organizations — such as the Stanwood-Camano YMCA and the Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission — offer clubs, programs, classes, and events for local students, including:

View even more local programming on our Community e-Fliers webpage!

YMCA child care survey

The Stanwood-Camano YMCA believes our community is stronger when all children have the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.

Their school-age care program impacts youth by guiding them through skill development, positive relationships, and inspiring opportunities to explore and discover.

To ensure that they are prepared to meet the needs of families and students, please consider completing this survey.

Your responses will help the YMCA better understand how they can design our programs to meet your needs.

Survey: Before and After-School Care