A Note from The Principal:

We are in our last quarter for the 2024-2025 School Year. It is hard to believe how fast the school year has gone by. Before you know it, we will be in the middle of state testing (listed in Upcoming Events below), followed quickly by 8th Grade Interviews, 8th Grade Celebration and the 8th Grade Dance. It has been tradition for parents of 8th graders to organize the 8th grade dance. If you would like to help, please contact the school and let us know you can help.

We will also have our Field Day on June 16th and finally our last early release day of the year on June 17th, the last day of school.

Today you can expect to see your student's grades on Family Access. We will not be mailing home report cards, as you will have access to all the information through Family Access.

Welcome to Spring Break. We will see you back at school on Monday, April 21st.

Mrs. Richter

EMS Timberwolves achieve league champ three-peat!

(From the Courier-Herald)

The Enumclaw Middle School boys basketball team earned a Plateau League championship by finishing their season with a perfect 10-0 record. Even more impressive, this marked the third year in a row the Timberwolves finished as undefeated league champs. The EMS team is a combined group of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students.

“Coach Patterson and I have had great talent and amazing young men come through our program these last few years,” head coach Sam White said in an emailed report. “Their work ethic and high expectations is what has separated them from their competition.”

The accompanying photo was taken following the team’s final game of the season. Pictured, from left, are: Brice Dunham, Jack Connelly, Anderson Blair, Luke Cheney, Levi Hanson, Hunter Gura, head coach Sam White, Zelalem Poulin, Jack Wasson, Kortland Patterson, Liam Harding, Ryan McKee-Price, Logan Johnson and assistant coach Jason Patterson.

Last Thursday, we had our Spring Social. During the social, students had the opportunity to participate in multiple activies, such as playing chess, watching a movie, playing other games in the cafeteria, playing in a volleyball tournament, watching the volleyball tournament, enjoying snowcones, and dancing in the back gym. Below are just a few photos.

The winners of the Volleyball Tournement are: Hudson Kelsey, Luke Cheney, Ryan McKee-Price, Zelalem Poulin, Anderson Blair, Simon Crumb, Anthony Perez. and Liam Harding

Football Remind Notifications

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for the EMS Football 2024-25 Football Season, please complete the following steps:

1. Send a text message to: 81010

2. With this message:  @coachnaegl

3. Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer: go to https://www.remind.com/join/coachnaegl and follow the directions

Cross Country Remind Notifications

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for the EMS Cross Country 2024-25 Cross Country Season, please complete the following steps:

1. Send a text message to: 81010

2. With this message:  @hd84gh

3. Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer: go to https://www.remind.com/join/@hd84gh and follow the directions

Volleyball Remind Notifications

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for the EMS Volleyball 2024-25 Volleyball Season, please complete the following steps:

1. Send a text message to: 81010

2. With this message:  

   1. For Varsity and JV: @emsvball25

   2. For all C-teams: @emsvballc

3. Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer:

   1. For Varsity and JV: https://www.remind.com/join/@emsvball25 and follow the directions

   2. for all C-teams go to:https://www.remind.com/join/@emsvballc and follow the directions

The next Learning Lounge is on Wednesday, April 23rd!

Students have an opportunity for extra help on school assignments. Learning Lounge will be after school from 2:35 pm to 3:40 pm. in Mrs. McLaughlin's classroom, C6.
This DOES NOT mean it is social time to hang out with friends. We want this to be a structured opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and work habits. Student can sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/o5zXrCCpMFkVU1YC7

Please check ArbiterSports for all game schedules and locations.

April 11: Grades available on Family Access

April 14-18: NO SCHOOL for Spring Break

April 22: Special Election: Today is the final day to turn in ballots for the April 2025 special election. All ballots must be postmarked or in a King County Ballot Drop box by 8 p.m. You can locate your closest drop box at https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/return-my-ballot/ballot-drop-boxes

April 24th: 5th Grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30 at EMS for incoming 6th Grade families

May 5-May 9: Spirit Week: More information to come

May 9: Spirit Assembly

May 12: ELA Performance Task Testing: Periods 1-3; 2 hour classes

May 13: ELA Performance Task Testing: Periods 4-6; 2 hour classes

May 14-16: ELA and Math Performance Task Testing; C Schedule (all classes, no Wolf Den)

May 19: ELA Computer Adaptive Test (CAT); C Schedule (all classes, no Wolf Den)

May 20-22: ELA and Math CAT Testing

May 21st: End of 4th Season Sports

May 23: This is a Snow Make-Up Day. There will be school on this day from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

May 23: Testing Make-up Day

May 26: NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day

May 28-29: WA Science Assessment (WCAS) for 8th Grade Only; C Schedule (All classes, no Wolf Den)

May 29: Chess Tourament at Lakeridge MS

May 30-June 5: Testing Make-up Days; Regular class schedules

June 3: 6:30 PM EMS Spring Music Concert

June 4: Spring Music Concert during school

June 7: Music In the Park Field Trip for Mrs. Holz Classes

June 10: 8th Grade Exit Interviews

June 12: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 8th Grade Celebration

June 13: 5:30 PM -8:00 PM 8th Grade Dance

June 16: Field Day

June 17: Last day of School; Half Day/ Early Release at 11:15

The Lieutenant Governor's Office is reaching out with an opportunity for students at our school. Applications for the 2025–2027 Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) cohort are now open.

LYAC is a student-led organization that empowers young people (ages 14–18) to engage directly in policymaking, meet with legislators, and advocate for issues affecting youth across the state.

 Students must be 14–18 years old as of August 31, 2025, and in grades 7–10 at the time of application.

The program is completely free, and applications close on April 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. More details can be found at https://walyac.org/apply.

 LYAC has also published a youth survey to gather information about the legislative priorities of students from across Washington: https://forms.gle/KQH7tjGT2VnTFLU39.

This survey allows the council to better plan out its legislative agenda based on student feedback.

 The Lieutenant Governor's Office would love for students to apply!

This information is provided as a public service only.  The Enumclaw School District does not sponsor or endorse this activity.

6th Grade Parents!

In 2027, during Mid-Winter Break, your student has the opportunity to join Mrs. Sutter in an educational adventure to Costa Rica! If you would like more information, please reach out to her at julie_sutter@enumclaw.wednet.edu. This will be an AMAZING trip as they encounter ecosystems with animals such as capuchin monkeys, sloths, and toucans, as well experience local culture and people in folklore evenings and arts & crafts workshops. Flexible payment plans are available and there is an early-sign up discount of $200! 

To view trip details, check out this page: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2862134NT You might also want to review the Parent Guide for information about payment plans, on-tour safety, credit opportunities, and more.

*This information is provided as a public service only.  The Enumclaw School District does not sponsor or endorse this activity.*

On April 22, voters in the Enumclaw School District will have the opportunity to consider a proposed $12 million capital levy. After almost a full year of research and meetings, the Facilities Oversight for Capital Utilization and Sustainability (FOCUS) Committee (comprised of 21 volunteer community members) presented its findings and recommendations to address pressing facility needs to the Enumclaw School District Board of Directors. As a result of their recommendation for a capital levy to address critical maintenance and secure building access as soon as possible, the Board of Directors approved a resolution to place this measure on the ballot to address critical maintenance needs across the district.

If approved, this levy will provide $3 million per year over four years (2026–2029) to fund urgent facility repairs, student health and safety improvements, and critical infrastructure needs such as roof replacements, HVAC systems, fire panels, and electronic access controls. A complete list of the proposed projects, tax impact details, and additional information and resources are available on our district website.

Online Kindergarten Registration began February 28, 2025.

Please register your kindergarten student using our website once registration opens for the 2025-2026 school year on the February 28th: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/online-registration

Children must be 5 YEARS OF AGE on or before AUGUST 31ST, 2025

QUESTIONS?

• For early entry inquiries, contact Sheila Fend at 360.802.7125 before May 1, 2025

• For attendance waiver inquiries, contact Stacey Whitten at 360.802.7102

• For boundary inquiries, contact the transportation department at 360.802.7235

Families can submit /upload the following documentation during online registration:

• Proof of Age

  • (Birth Certificate, Family Bible, Certified Statement, etc.)

• Proof of Address

  • (Lease, Utility Bill, etc.)

• WA State Immunization Record that shows requirements have been met. Students cannot begin school in the Fall without being up to date with vaccinations/exemptions. For more information about no-cost vaccinations and scheduling for children up to age 18, go to: www.kingcounty.gov/findaclinic 

Enumclaw School District offers a full-day kindergarten program at no cost to parents. 

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: