Due to the delay of school, the board has approved the revision of the school calendar. We will add one day at the end of the year. School will now end on June 13, 2025.

Please note: Graduation date remains June 15, 2025. The location is to be deteremined.

We have already seen excellent results from those students using the Universal ID Cards. Schools are reviewing how to use the card on the bus and at lunch. Most schools have passed out the cards and are "practicing" routines.

We encourage you to ask your students:

• What are the procedures at school for using the card?
• Did you have your card ready to swipe when getting on the bus?
• Where will you put your card so you have it each morning before you leave for school?
  

We know this is new and will take a team effort in creating new habits. Student safety is a priority, and efficient operations improve everyone's experience.

Instead of sending home paper copies, we have gone electronic. Each Friday at noon, you receive an email with community events, activities and resources. There is also a link on our website with all the flyers. Stay connected, stay engaged!

However, we know there are times a student may be absent. Visit your school's website and click on the Attendance Icon to report absences.

If you do not report them absent, an automated email/phone/text message will be sent indicating you child has an unexcused absence.

Not familar with reporting an absence in Skyward? Instructions are posted on our school websites. Look for the Attendance Icon.

The federal Free & Reduced Meal Applications are now available. We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to submit a Meal Application who qualify even though our elementary schools received free meals. Without applications, schools may not qualify in the future. Completing an application takes less than 10 minutes, and parents only need to complete one Meal Application.

EVERY ELIGIBLE FORM COUNTS! Every eligible form that is not submitted means lost resources for our schools.

If you are new to Washington or have recently moved, you can easily register or update your address online. You have until October 28.

Ballots will be mailed October 10, but you can print a ballot from votewa.gov.

Sept 26: Board Meeting @ District Office 6pm

Sept 29: Nisqually Day

Oct 4: NO SCHOOL

Oct 9: CARE Event @ YHS 5-7pm (Open to the Public)

Oct 10: Board Meeting @ Yelm High School 6pm

Oct 14: Board Retreat @ District Office 5-7pm

Oct 24: Board Meeting @ District Office 6pm

Nov 5: General Election

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.