Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to share an important update regarding the middle school music programs that will take effect next school year. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Ms. Holz and Mrs. Ontiveros-Kim will be transitioning to new teaching assignments that better align with their areas of expertise. 

In addition to the bands and choir at EMS, Ms. Holz will now also teach band at TMMS while Mrs. Ontiveros-Kim will continue teaching the orchestras and choir at TMMS alongside the orchestras at EMS. While both have successfully taught orchestra, band, and choir in the past, this realignment will allow each teacher to bring the depth of their specialized training to the student musicians of Enumclaw School District. 

Orchestra at TMMS: Ontiveros-Kim

Choir at TMMS: Ontiveros-Kim

Band at TMMS: Holz

Orchestra at EMS: Ontiveros-Kim

Choir at EMS: Holz

Band at EMS: Holz

Ms. Holz is trained in band instruction with a specialization in woodwind technique and performance. Mrs. Ontiveros-Kim is a strings specialist with years of experience in both string pedagogy and orchestral instruction. By aligning the teaching assignments with these specialties, students will receive stronger technical instruction and gain a deeper understanding of the repertoire, history, and performance practices in their chosen discipline. In addition to these benefits, receiving this focused instruction allows students to progress more efficiently and confidently as they continue their journey through Enumclaw’s growing music program. 

Ms. Holz and Mrs. Ontiveros-Kim are committed to working in tandem to better serve the student musicians of our community. We are confident this change will provide an even richer learning experience for all students. 

Thank you for your continued support of the ESD music programs!

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.

The 8th Grade Dance Commitee is looking for help with the EMS 8th Grade Dance. 

The 8th Grade Dance Commitee is getting ready for our 8th Grade “Beach Bash ’26” Dance and would love your help making it a fun and festive night!

If you’d like to contribute, we’re looking for drink and snack donations—bonus points if they fit the beachy theme 🌴 (think tropical flavors, fun packaging, or summery vibes!). Please comment with your specific drink or snack under your sign up. You can also donate directly to EMS PTSO Venmo: @emsptso with cash donations to be used for left over needs.

Drinks needed:
Bottled water, mini sodas, small Gatorades, or other single-serve beverages.

Snacks needed:
Easy grab-and-go items like individual bags of chips, popcorn, pretzels, crackers, cookies, or similar treats.

Thank you for helping us make this a memorable night for our 8th graders!

Please click here to sign up for donations.  

Our 7th Grade Class is working on fundraisers, such as the 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 Friday, May 8, $960.00 has been raised!

EMS's Energy & the Environment class designed & built Wind Turbine Blades using the design process, then tested the speed & ability to do work of each design.

EMS's Robotics class designed & built models of Grinding Windmills using their knowledge of gears and mechanisms.

The Final PTSO Meeting for the year has been moved from June 11th to June 4th.  We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Sutter will be taking a trip to Costa Rica during Mid-Winter Break (February 13-February 20, 2027) of 2027!  Any current 6th or 7th Grade students that are interested, please email Mrs. Sutter for additional information.

Mrs. Terry will be taking a trip to Greece during Spring Break (April 15-April 23, 2028) of 2028!  Any current 5th or 6th Grade students that are interested, please email Mrs. Terry for additional information.

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

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

School Immunizations: Get Ready Over the Summer for the 26-27 School Year

In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases and in recognition that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the ESD board requires a student to present evidence of having been immunized as required by 28A.210 RCW and the Washington State Board of Health 246-105 WAC.

Families in Washington can access health and immunization records online using MyIR. A parent or guardian can register and add access for family members or dependents using a simple and intuitive web interface. Access to health records is only allowed once the parent or guardian visits their health provider to authenticate the information provided to the system. This ensures that the parent or guardian is permitted access to the family’s records as required for compliance to federal law. VISIT MyIR

Exemptions from Immunization:

The district shall allow for exemptions from immunization requirements only as allowed for by RCW 28A.210.090 RCW 28A.210.090 and WAC 246-105-050.

Exclusion from School:

The district will exclude students as required in RCW 28A.210.120 from further presence at the school who are out of compliance with the immunization requirements and students with a life-threatening health condition as required in WAC 392-380-045 who do not have a medication or treatment order in place.

For more information and resources:
https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/immunization-resources
Board Policy 3413 and Procedure 3413P

DOH Information and Resources for Families: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/immunization/families

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

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