Medical Lake School District News

We are thrilled to announce that both Medical Lake High School and Michael Anderson Elementary School have been recognized with Washington State Recognized School Awards!

Medical Lake High School was honored for the growth of one or more student groups during the 2021-2022 school year.

Michael Anderson Elementary School received recognition for the following:

• Growth of one or more student groups in both the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years
• Closing the Achievement Gap in 2021-2022

These outstanding achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our entire staff. Your commitment to our students' success is truly inspiring.

These awards further solidify our commitment to the Medical Lake Promise to

• Foster a safe and supportive learning environment through a culture of belonging
• Focus on personalized instruction that is engaging, challenging, and relevant
• Promote hope and a vision for the future from Early Learning through Post Secondary for Every Student, Every Day

We are extremely proud of the work we do together to provide exceptional educational opportunities for all our students. Congratulations to both schools on this well-deserved recognition!

Dec 23 - Jan 3 ~ The Administration Office will be closed Dec 23 - 27 & Jan 1

You're invited to coffee, tea and conversation with our District Superintendents at our monthly Meet & Greets. Roam Coffee Roasters in Medical Lake, and Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters for those who live on base. Come sip some coffee or tea, ask some questions, or just say Hi. We'd love to see you there!

Roam ~ 8:45 - 9:45 am

• Tuesdays ~ Jan 21; Feb 18; Mar 18; Apr 15; May 20; June 17

Thomas Hammer ~ 9:30 - 10:30 am

• Tuesdays ~ Jan 14; Feb 11; Mar 11; Apr 22; May 13; June 10

In the event of inclement weather, the Medical Lake School District will make a determination for a late start or closure by 5:30 am if possible. The decision will be communicated through Parent Square, our main District website, local news stations, and Facebook. Parent Square pulls phone and email data from Skyward. Please take a moment to check your contact information in Skyward Family Access to ensure the messages are being delivered correctly. Please note, that it can take up to 45 minutes for Parent Square to complete a communication cycle to all families, staff and local media.

More information can be found at www.mlsd.org on the inclement weather tab.

The Medical Lake School District is conducting an early learning needs assessment to determine the need for more early learning opportunities to better serve the birth to 5 year old children of our Medical Lake School District communities. We need your help. Please scan the QR code to complete a short survey. If you have friends or neighbors in the Medical Lake community who do not currently have school age children, but could benefit from increased early learning opportunities please share the QR code with them.

Principal Chris Spring is retiring at the end of this school year after 32 years of dedicated service to the Medical Lake School District and community. As we transition to a new leadership era, we have initiated the process of hiring a qualified and inspiring individual to fill the role of MLHS Principal for the 2025-26 school year.

Your Voice Matters ~ We value your input and encourage you to participate in the selection process. Please scan the QR code to complete the survey and share your thoughts on the essential qualities and experiences we should seek in our next principal. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future of MLHS.

Additionally, we will have several opportunities for you to provide input and feedback in person at our monthly Meet and Greets and Parent Connections meeting. The dates and times are listed in the full timeline shared below.

If you have any questions or would like to provide additional input, please don't hesitate to contact us at (509) 565-3100. Thank you for your continued support of Medical Lake High School and Medical Lake School District. Go Cards!!

Medical Lake School District Board of Directors

• Dr. Wendy Williams-Gilbert ~ School Board President and Legislative Representative
• Laura Parsons ~ School Board Vice President and District 10 Representative
• Ron Cooper ~ School Board Director and WIAA Representative
• Alexis Alexander ~ School Board Director
• Gerri Johnson ~ School Board Director

Medical Lake School District does not discriminate with respect to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: District Data-HR Coordinator, civilrights@mlsd.org, 116 W Third St, Medical Lake Wa 99022 (509)565‐3100, Title IX Coordinator, titleix@mlsd.org, 116 W Third St, Medical Lake Wa 99022 (509)565‐3100, Section 504 Coordinator, section504@mlsd.org, 116 W Third St, Medical Lake Wa 99022 (509)565‐3100