Here we go! We have made it to Spring Break and then we have 41 days left of school. That’s basically 8 weeks left of school. Don’t forget, May 22 is now a weather make up day for EMS, Southwood, and Sunrise, with a regular Friday Release time.

Between Spirit Week, SBA testing, and end of year events, we will be done in a blink of an eye. Please be sure to keep your eye on the dates that are found at the bottom of the newsletter every week. If something is added, it goes on the calendar~ like PTSO is selling dirt sodas again on May 1 during lunches!

I want to send a huge shout out to a group of students who have stepped up and wanted to have a student voice about the potential of our passing periods going down to 3 minutes. No matter how much we have encouraged 8th grade students to start walking and not hang out in the 8th grade hallway, and 6th & 7th grade students to keep their hands to themselves and off to the side of the halls, we are struggling to get them to comply. However, students have asked, can they be a part of the solution and they have great ideas that will start when we come back from break! Hopefully you never have to hear from me again about the potential of 3 minute passing times! BIG shout out to: Lilanore M., Tenley L., Natalie R., Rilee Z., Olivia H., Eva C., Regina L., Diana K., Payton C., Kenzie V., Sofie F., Bristol B., Gia L., Milana M., Autumn D., Shelby W., & Kylie M. I love that they cared enough to advocate for their side, but also, for solutions to fix the problem! One Pack, Many Voices in action!

Another round of Recognition that can be overlooked…we have an incredible group of students who are committed to coming to school on time and maintained AT LEAST a 90% attendance rate. Showing up day in and day out is key to Resilience! The following students are in this category:

6th Graders: 

Drew W.- 100%     Delucci F.- 95%     Margaret B.- 95%     Tessalyn H.- 95%     Jeremiah W.     Arwen B.     Peregrin C.     Richard A.     Gabriel A.     Nora C.     Brysen B.     Tyler F.     Nora T.     Juanita E.     Savanna N.     Eden B.     Michael H.     Auryn R.     Alejandro L.     William Robert P.     Geraldine B.     Rylan L.     Elijah G.     Hudson M.     Kai P.     Lucas D.     Emma I.     Castiel E.     Christopher A.     Mariia M.     Noah J.     Owen B.     Zoey S.     Julia W.     Lysander G.     Evangeline A.     Mizael P.     Abigail M.     Nadine R.     Alexander S.     William S.     Jaslynn S.M.     Lilliana B.     Elshaday C.     Charles H.C.     Chasten A.     Nash M.     Lilanore M.     Sumaya H.

7th Graders: 

Grayson S.     Benedict N.     Ryder L.     Valentin G.P.     Pedro L.     Mila K.     Ronan S.     Alice G.      Brantley S.     Kaitlynn S.     Caydence C.     Hazel C.     Myrrhia L.     Levi H.     Mya S.     Gloria S.     Aron C.     Penny R.     Daleyza H.     Santiago S.     Olympia W.     Daniel S.     Mia B.     Logan J.    Skyler P.     Alice K.     Jace M.     Axel P.     Cooper B.     Thomas S.     Camryn P.     Zachary G.     Roxy W.     Olivia S.

8th Graders: 

Kaelyn G.     Brooklynn F.     Isaiah I.     Erik B.     Jackson R.     Benjamin W.     Quinlan M.     Kyle D.     Theodore G.     Kate S.     Lilyann S.      Fred M.     Lacey N.     Madison K.     Eleanor B.     Michael N.     Kate B.     Aylahni N.     Zoey L.     Amiya N.      Evily G.      Damian R.     Quinn S.      Lawrence M.

 TESTING

Please read the following letter regarding upcoming Testing:

Dear Family/Guardian,

This spring your student in grades 3-8 and 10 will take the Smarter Balanced or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English language arts. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) or the WA-AIM science assessment.

The results from these tests will give a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or career. For students in grade 10, the Smarter Balanced or WA-AIM tests can also be used as a graduation pathway.

Most students will take the tests online. Our school is scheduled to take the tests May 11-29, 2026.

For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test.

To try out an online Smarter Balanced practice test or WCAS training test, visit: https://login10.cloud1.tds.cambiumast.com/student/V571/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Washington_PT&a=student

The WA-AIM is an alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards aligned to the Washington State K–12 Learning Standards for students with significant cognitive challenges. For more information about the WA-AIM tests and to take a look at example questions, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing/assessment-students-cognitive-disabilities-wa-aim. 

Please call or email Cyndi Baker, cynthia_baker@enumclaw.wednet.edu or 360-802-7731 if you have questions about state testing.

Thank you for continuing to work with us to make sure your student is successful. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to better support your student. We want your student to leave us with a solid foundation of skills and a future full of opportunities.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Richter- Principal Enumclaw Middle School

EMS Grades are published!

Quarter 3 grades are now available for you to view on-line.  You will need to log into your Skyward Family Access Account (If you are having issues logging in, please review this page).  Select the child you wish to view if you have more than one student in the district. Under Portfolio, select Family Access.  

The image below is an example of what you should see.  The Attachment would be named: 2026-2026 Q3 Middle School Report.  By clicking on the down arrow, you will be able to download the report card.  If you just want to view the report card, click on the eyeball.

Request for Feedback

Greetings Timberwolf Families!

We want to hear from you, both the good and the hard to hear. 

You are a critical part of our school culture and we value your feedback. A survey will be sent out after each grading period because each grading period marks another point of feedback in your student's middle school journey!  You can access the survey here.

The Calendar list at the end of the newsletter has been updated.  

New Information/changes in information will be highlighted for two weeks.  The first week will be Yellow, the second week will be  orange.

Participate in the Search for the Next ESD Superintendent!

The Enumclaw School District Board of Directors is conducting a search for the next superintendent of Enumclaw School District.

Learn more about the superintendent search process and participate in the stakeholder survey on our website: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/superintendent-search

Responses to the stakeholder survey will assist the Enumclaw School District Board of Directors and Northwest Leadership Associates in developing the leadership profile that will guide the selection of the next superintendent. 

Thank you! 

Congratulations to the EMS Football team!  They won the Battle for the Boundary Game against TMMS Thursday night.

Our 7th Grade Class is working on fundraisers, such as Tattoo (Temporary ones) a Teacher, in order to raise money to donate to the Sudan Relief Fund.  If you wish to donate, you can click on this link, or scan the QR Code below.  

As of Monday, April 6, ~$325.00 has been raised, including $225 from the Tattoo the Teacher last week!

Our Next Spirit Week will be May 4-May 8.  See the information below for each day's theme.

It is time to start thinking about joining Chess Club, with Mr. Erickson.  You can register your student now.

Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on April 21st. 

Please register your student here.

Full Schedules, updates, and results for the Enumclaw Middle School Sports can be found at Arbiter Live.

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for the Season 4 Sports, below is the information on how to sign up to the specific sports.

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for Football please complete the following steps:

*Send a text message to: 81010

*With the following message:  

     For All Players:  @rossems26

*Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer:

     For All Players go to: https://www.remind.com/join/rossems26 and follow the directions

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for Volleyball please complete the following steps:

*Send a text message to: 81010

*With the following message:  

     For All Players:  @emsvball26

*Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer:

     For All Players go to: https://www.remind.com/join/emsvball26 and follow the directions

If you would like to receive Remind notifications from our coaching staff for Cross Country please complete the following steps:

*Send a text message to: 81010

*With the following message:  

     For All Players:  @e3264h

*Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer:

     For All Players go to: https://www.remind.com/join/e3264h and follow the directions

Mrs. Sutter will be taking a trip to Costa Rica during Mid-Winter Break of 2027!  Any current 6th or 7th Grade students that are interested, please email Mrs. Sutter for additional information.

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

Dear Enumclaw School District Families,

Our district has been working on a major information system upgrade: transitioning from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ ("New Skyward"). After completing the majority of our migration over the Mid-Winter Break, Skyward Family Access is now available again.

Many families use Family Access through Skyward to view their student's lunch account, grades, attendance, discipline, and more.

Family Access Login

Food Service Payments

We are still working on the functionality of food service payments at this time. We will provide families with an update when the system is available to accept payments. 

Skyward Mobile App Users: Action Required

For staff, families, and students who have the Skyward mobile app already installed, the app must be configured for Qmlativ.

Configuration Instructions

Your Skyward Login ID was provided to you when enrolling your first student in the Enumclaw School District. Your password was also chosen at this time. Occasionally, Skyward may ask you to choose a new password to keep your account secure.

Need to install the app? Download the "Skyward Mobile Access" app from either the Apple App Store, or Google Play.

Forgot your Login ID or password

Go to the Skyward login page and select “Forgot your Login/Password?”

Enter your email address and complete the CAPTCHA (human verification).

Watch for an automated email with reset instructions.

If you do not receive the email within 5 minutes, please contact your child’s school to confirm the email address on file.

For more information about Skyward Family Access, please visit our website: https://enumclawwa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/esd/page/family-access

For any other questions related to your Family Access account, please contact your school.

At the beginning of each school year, families receive a questionnaire to determine eligibility for McKinney-Vento services, as well as for Free/Reduced Meals during the school day. OSPI recommends a mid-year check-in as an opportunity for anyone with a change to their housing circumstances to submit information.

The McKinney-Vento information can be found at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/mckinney-vento-homeless-students IF YOU HAVE STABLE HOUSING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM.

Free/Reduced Meal applications can be found at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/free-and-reduced We encourage all families to fill out this form, even if you think you may not qualify.

For questions, please contact your school counselor Davette Eneboe at Davette_Eneboe@Enumclaw.wednet.edu or 360-802-7159 or ESD Student Support Services at 360-802-7125.

The Enumclaw Youth Empowered 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.

They so appreciate your time!

This spring, Enumclaw Youth Empowered is 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

If you are like me, and love to know dates ahead of time, see below; however, remember, weather or school closures may change events, and we will do our best to keep this calendar update, as well as the District Calendar updated. More details to come as events get closer.

Address: 550 Semanski Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: 360.802.7150

Attendance: ems_attendance@enumclaw.wednet.edu or call 360.802.7160

Principal: Lindsay Richter
Vice Principal: Paul Dumontet
Counselor: Davette Eneoboe
Office Manager: Kelly Rettinhouse
Secretary: Nicole Jones
Registrar: Dawn Liebel
Nurse: Lissa Strecker

Enumclaw School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. 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