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I hope you all had a wonderful mid-winter break and were able to relax and recharge with your loved ones. As we settle back into our school routine, I want to take a moment to share my sincere appreciation for our incredible students, staff, and families who make our school such a special place to learn and grow.

March is an exciting month at Black Diamond Elementary, and we have several events to look forward to! On Friday, March 6th, we invite you to join us for Donuts with Grown-Ups from 8:00–8:45 a.m. This is a great opportunity to start the day with connection, conversation, and community. Please note that parents and guardians must stay with their student during this time, as supervision will not be available until 8:45 a.m.

We are also thrilled for our 5th grade students as they participate in the 5th Grade Music Experience on Tuesday, March 24th. During this event, students will have the opportunity to try out a variety of instruments and enjoy performances by the orchestra, band, and choir giving them an exciting glimpse into future music opportunities.

With spring just around the corner, we look forward to continued academic and social growth for our students. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and ongoing support in making our school a positive, welcoming, and thriving learning environment.

In Library/Media, students have been exploring the exciting events of the 2026 Winter Olympics! We learned about a variety of winter sports and what skills athletes need to compete at the highest level. After researching different events, students completed a fun activity connected to alpine skiing, figure skating or ski jumping. From learning new vocabulary to discovering the dedication behind each event, our students are becoming Olympic experts!

We all experience situations in which we must work with others to accomplish a goal or task in our lives. Whether we are working with friends or someone new, we need tools to help us successfully navigate those situations and maintain healthy relationships. This month’s Character Strong focus is Cooperation. Students will practice cooperation by listening, through conflict resolution and perspective-taking, and by showing up as leaders.

We are excited to announce that the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program will be partnering again with Black Diamond Elementary to work with our 5th-grade students!

D.A.R.E. is a nationally recognized program that has been empowering students for decades by teaching them to make safe, responsible choices. The program focuses on educating youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol use while also building essential life skills such as decision-making, communication, and handling peer pressure. Through interactive lessons led by trained D.A.R.E. officers, students will explore topics like self-awareness, empathy, and responsible citizenship. The program aims to equip our 5th graders with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges and make positive, healthy choices throughout their lives. BDE and the BD Police Department are thrilled to offer this opportunity to our students and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on their future. 

Stay tuned for updates as the program gets underway! 

For more information about the D.A.R.E. program, visit www.dare.org.

Enumclaw School District offers a full-day kindergarten program at no cost to parents. Registration for new kindergarten students begins March 2, 2026. Please register your upcoming kindergarten students using our website: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/enrollment-information

Families can submit /upload the following documentation during online registration:
- Proof of Age
(Birth Cert., Family Bible, Certified Statement, etc.)
- Proof of Address
(Lease, Utility Bill, etc.)
- WA State Immunization Record that shows requirements have been met

Children must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026, for enrollment. For information about orientation, please contact your neighborhood school.

If you have a non-resident student attending school in the district and would like them to be considered for re-enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, a Choice Transfer application must be completed. This application is an annual state requirement for students who live outside of district boundaries.

Choice Transfer Timelines

Please complete the Choice Transfer application via this link between the Open Enrollment period of March 1 through March 31.  

For families who miss the March open enrollment dates, a second review of Choice Transfers will be available starting August 1 through the first day of school. 

Choice Transfers received outside of the open enrollment dates will be denied. 

For a complete look at the district's Choice Transfer procedures, please view the enrollment information on our website. 

Reminder: Due to missed days of school earlier in the year, school will be in session on the calendared School Makeup Day, March 20, 2026. The regular Friday release schedule is in effect for this day at all ESD schools. 

Please join us in celebrating March as Women's History Month. Women play a vital role in shaping our future, making up over 80% of the educators in the Enumclaw School District and making an impact in our community and beyond! Let us take a moment to appreciate the women who continue to inspire, nurture, and empower students every day. 

This spring, we’re excited to offer Guiding Good Choices, a FREE workshop for parents and caregivers of youth ages 9–14.

When: Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Online

Led by a licensed coach, this 5-session workshop helps caregivers: 

Strengthen family relationships and reduce conflict

Help kids build resistance skills, especially around substances

Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and making positive choices

Sign up here: Guiding Good Choices 2026

Our coalition is actively seeking your opinion about youth substance use in our community.   We kindly ask you to please take a few minutes to complete the 2026 Community Wellness Survey.

Your response will help inform and improve substance use prevention and mental health promotion programs for our youth.

English Link: Community Wellness Survey - English

Spanish Link: Community Wellness Survey - Spanish

Enumclaw Youth Empowered participates in the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI), a Washington State program to plan, develop, and implement community-wide strategies to reduce and prevent underage drug and alcohol use in Enumclaw. We appreciate your time!

March 3 - All District Choir Concert at EHS 7:00pm
March 6 - Donuts w/Grown Ups 8:15am - 8:45am
March 8 - Daylight Savings - Spring Forward
March 13 - Report Cards go home
March 20 - PTO Meeting 4:00pm
March 20 - School in Session 9:00am - 2:15pm
March 24 - 5th Grade Music Experience
March 26 - Kindergarten Orientation 5:30 - 6:30

Our next PTO meeting will be held on March 12th at 4:30 PM at Big Block Brewery.
PTO will be providing appetizers for attendees.

During the meeting, we will be voting on the big ideas submitted by teachers; creative and impactful ideas for things we could do to support and enhance our school. We hope you can join us!

Questions? Email us anytime at blackdiamondpto@gmail.com.

Join us at the next School Board Meeting! Our next General Meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026. You will find the agenda posted 48 hours before the meeting on our School Board web page.

March is Music in Our Schools Month

As families and community members, we often only see the results of student music performances; however, music educators dedicate themselves to working with students through practices and rehearsals, pushing students further. ESD is proud to honor our music, choir, band, and orchestra teachers and the impact they have daily. Learn more about the importance of music in schools at the National Association of Music Education https://nafme.org/

Address: 25314 Baker Street, Black Diamond, WA 98010

Phone: (360)802-7570

Attendance: bdeattendance@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Enumclaw School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113
stephanie_berryhill@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Carolyne Zieske
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7104
carolyne_zieske@enumclaw.wednet.edu