Please read the following important letter from Superintendent Jill Burnes, that was sent out to middle school families on Thursday, February 5th.

______________

Dear Middle School Parents/Guardians,

Yesterday, we were made aware of a social media post circulating among high school students that encourages a school walkout on February 13. We want to be clear that this activity was not organized by school staff and is not school-sponsored in any way. 

Today, we are hearing that high school students are encouraging middle school students to participate. School and district administrators will be meeting with staff to ensure consistent communication with students regarding expectations and the district’s response. Students will be informed that demonstrations are not permitted on school grounds during the school day. 

Student safety is our top priority.  Students will not be allowed to leave campus without a prearranged absence and a parent/guardian to pick them up.  Should a student leave campus without permission, we will follow our existing procedures and notify parents immediately.

We strongly encourage families to talk with their students prior to February 13. These conversations can help students better understand school expectations, the importance of remaining engaged in learning, and appropriate ways to express their opinions and concerns. Open dialogue at home plays an important role in supporting students as they navigate information they may encounter on social media and make thoughtful decisions.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support of our schools.

Sincerely,

Jill Burnes

Superintendent, Enumclaw School District

With the end of the 1st Semester for the 2025-26 School year and 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!  To access the current survey, please click on the Parent Survey button below.  This will be last request for Semester 1 Feedback.

The Calendar list at the end of the newsletter has been updated.  New/Updated entries are highlighted for two weeks.

Our district is currently working on a major information system upgrade: transitioning from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ ("New Skyward") in February 2026. This system update is required and promises enhanced functionality across key areas of student information, payroll, finance, and human resources.

This project represents a significant undertaking for our district. For the past year, the district office and departments, including Business Office, Technology, and Human Resources, have been involved in planning and preparation.

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

Below are important dates related to student and Family Access through Skyward:

February 2, 2026: New student online enrollment will be paused until February 28, 2026. Online enrollment applications will need to be submitted before February 2, 2026, or after February 28, 2026.

February 9-22, 2026: Student/Family Access will be inactivated on Monday, February 9, 2026. All Skyward systems will be offline from Monday, February 9, 2026, to February 22, 2026, for migration.

February 23, 2026: We are expected to go live with “New Skyward” on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the start of the school day.

Skyward Mobile App Users

All Users: The Skyward mobile app will be inactivated for all users (staff, families, and students) on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 8 AM.

Attempts to log in to the app after this time will result in an error.

The mobile app will be available once we are live in Qmlativ, “New Skyward” on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Instructions for configuring your account in the app after the update will be made available on the district’s website and sent out to families as our go-live date approaches. (Users cannot configure the app prior to February 23, 2026.)

REMINDER: Mid-Winter Break is February 16-20, 2026. All education buildings will be closed during that time. The District Office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in honor of Presidents' Day.

Season 4 Sports (Cross Country, Girls Volleyball and Football for 7th and 8th Graders) will start in March.  Now would be a good time to make sure your physical is current through May 20th.  Physicals are good for TWO YEARS. 

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 3 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 Girls Soccer, please complete the following steps:

*Send a text message to: 81010

*With one of the following messages:  

     For All Players:  @ems26gs

     For Varsity Only: @emsgs26v

     For JV Only: @emsgs26jv

     For C team: @emsgs26c

*Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer:

     For All Players go to: https://www.remind.com/join/ems26gs and follow the directions

     For Varsity Only go to: https://www.remind.com/join/emsgs26v and follow the directions

     For JV Only: go to:https://www.remind.com/join/emsgs26jv and follow the directions

     For C team go to: https://www.remind.com/join/emsgs26c  and follow the directions

__________________________________________________________________________

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

*Send a text message to: 81010

*With one of these messages:  

       For Varsity and JV: @hhh98f6

       For C Team: @687cabh

*Or for iPhone, Android or desktop computer: go to the following links and follow the directions.   

       For Varsity and JV: go to https://www.remind.com/join/hhh98f6

       For C Team: go to: https://www.remind.com/join/687cabh

Full Schedules, updates and results for the Enumclaw Middle School Sports can be found at: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?activeEntityId=33356

The current Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy (approved by voters in 2022) and Instructional Technology (Tech) Levy (approved by voters in 2020) will both expire in 2026. The school district is asking our community to consider renewing the two levies in the February 10, 2026, Special Election. If approved by voters, these levies will sustain funding for current services and programs. These are replacement levies. This is not a new tax. To learn more about these levies and the programs and services they fund, please visit our website: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/2026-replacement-levies

Join the Enumclaw School District in celebrating Black History Month this February!

Together, we celebrate progress and continue striving for an inclusive future. This month, we honor the rich history, achievements, and lasting impact of Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers. The story of Black History Month begins in 1915! Learn more about it at https://asalh.org/about-us/origins-of-black-history-month/.

Join us at the next School Board Meeting! Our next General Meeting is Monday, February 9, 2026. You will find the agenda posted 48 hours before the meeting on our School Board web page.

Why is youth EKG heart screening important? 

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in exercising young athletes. 

See the attached flyer for the FREE youth heart screening event at the Seahawks Training Facility in Renton on Saturday, February 28th. Registration is required. 

Here’s a link for registration for several other events around the state including one closer to us at Sumner High School on February 4th. 

Lissa Strecker, LPN.

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