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May 30, 2025
Dear Enumclaw School District Community,
Honoring the Class of 2025: A Celebration of Possibility
As the 2024-25 school year draws to a close (approximately 12 days!), our hearts are full of pride and anticipation for the graduating seniors of Enumclaw High School. These remarkable students stand on the threshold of the future, one that they will shape with courage, creativity, and compassion.
Their achievements are a testament not only to their own perseverance but to the village that uplifted them. To the dedicated teachers who sparked curiosity and instilled confidence, to the families who provided unwavering encouragement, and to the broader community that championed their growth, thank you for playing your important part.
In the coming days, our seniors will participate in memorable traditions that mark this meaningful transition: Senior Awards Night, Make Them Weep event, EHS Trade Fair/End-of-Year Celebration, and the final day of high school. These events are more than celebrations, they are symbols of transformation, of becoming.
To every parent, educator, and staff member who has helped create joyful and lasting memories during this pivotal time, your care and commitment do not go unnoticed.
To the Class of 2025: You have demonstrated resilience, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose. The world you are about to enter is not yet written, and it is waiting for your ideas, your leadership, and your dreams. You carry within you the power to build communities, challenge conventions, and inspire change.
I look forward with great excitement to seeing each of you cross the graduation stage on June 10th. Congratulations on all you have accomplished, and all you will create!
With pride and hope,
Shaun
Superintendent, Enumclaw School District
ESD Completes Refinancing Of Municipal Bonds, Saving Taxpayers $3.36 Million
Enumclaw School District
May 27, 2025
Enumclaw – On, April 24, 2025, Enumclaw School District successfully completed a $43,965,000 public sale of their Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2025.
The purpose of the sale was to refinance the District’s outstanding 2015 Bonds. This refinancing will reduce the District’s existing debt and save taxpayers $3.36 million over the next nine years.
The District accomplished these savings by approving the issuance of the refunding bonds at its Board meeting held on February 10, 2025. The District has been actively monitoring bond market conditions and low interest rates allowed the District to exceed its savings target. Interest rates averaged 3.67% on the new bonds compared to 4.95% on the refinanced debt.
The strong result was achieved due to many factors:
i. Continued responsible stewardship and financial management by the District Board and Administration, evidenced by the reaffirmation of the District’s underlying rating of “A1” by Moody’s Ratings on April 10, 2025. This strong underlying rating provided impetus for investor demand for the Bonds, resulting in a lower borrowing cost to District residents.
ii. District officials’ decision to participate in the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program (rated “Aaa” by Moody’s Ratings). Program participation is dependent upon voter approval and provides investors with surety for the repayment of the bonds.
“Enumclaw’s school board and administration have worked diligently to secure all the pieces necessary to make this a successful bond sale. Success is measured by the ultimate borrowing cost for the bonds. The lower the cost, the lower the tax burden incurred by our community. All our efforts strive to provide a result that truly honors the community’s support,” said Dr. Shaun Carey, Superintendent.
Superintendent Carey emphasized that the savings achieved today will offset future tax collections, reducing the overall tax burden to district residents.
May 29- June 1- EHS Drama Presents - Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, EHS Auditorium for tickets and times visit: https://onthestage.tickets/enumclaw-high-school
June 2- School Board Work Study, 6:30 p.m. Enumclaw Middle School Library
June 3- Class of 2025 Awards Ceremony, EHS Auditorium, 6:30 PM
EMS Band Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m. EMS Gym
June 4- EHS Spring Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m.
June 6- EHS End-of-Year Celebration, Enumclaw High School, 11:30 AM
June 10- EHS Graduation 7:00 p.m., Pete's Pool
June 17- Last Day of School
View all district and school events on our website
EHS Drama Presents - Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind
Dates: MAY 29,30, & 31 @ 7PM, MAY 31 & JUNE 1 @ 3pm
Description: Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 Plays in 60 Minutes." Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest. This collection of 90 comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays gives you the chance to program your own evening of 30 Neo-Futurist plays to reflect the lives and experiences of our ensemble of 10 superb actors.
Tickets: You can purchase reserved tickets online: $5 Adult/$1 Student (plus taxes/fees) enumclawperformingarts.com OR Pay-What-You-Can at the door!
SUN Bucks is back to support students over the summer months
Who is eligible: Eligibility for SUN Bucks is based on household income or participation in other public assistance programs, such as free school meals, SNAP (Basic Food/EBT) and TANF. You can learn if your child is eligible by using this online screening tool.
Benefits: Each eligible child will receive $120 to purchase groceries during the summer months. These funds will be distributed via an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, which can be used like a debit card at participating grocery stores and retailers.
How to enroll: While school is still in session, make sure you have filled out a Free and Reduced-Price Meals application. Families deemed eligible through this form will automatically receive SUN Bucks.
Applications are available in several ways: at all school offices, at https://wwe.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/free-and-reduced, and securely online through Family Access.
Together with the Free Summer Meals program, SUN Bucks are here to ensure your family has nutritious food all summer long. To learn more visit: https://www.hungerfreewa.org/summerebt
This Military Appreciation Month, ESD proudly recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military members and their families. Your dedication and resilience inspire our school communities, and we are grateful for all you do. Thank you for your service!
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month! While initially only federally observed for one week in May, honoring Asian-Pacific American Heritage was expanded to be observed for the entire month of May beginning in 1990. May was designated to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the US on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion on May 10, 1869. A majority of workers who laid tracks for the railroads were Chinese immigrants.* You can visit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center to learn more: *www.asianpacificheritage.gov
ESD Report to The Community
Don't miss the newest Fall/Winter Edition of the Enumclaw School District Report to the Community
PASSED: Minutes, Consent Agenda, Payroll and Vouchers
Second Reading of Board Policies:
4000-4001-Public Information Program, 5005-Employment and Volunteers, 6600-Transportation
Presentations:
Superintendent Report
Thunder Mountain Middle School Presentation
Our next Regular Board Meeting is Monday, June 30, 2025.
You will find the Agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting on our School Board web page.
The Washington State Department of Health: Safety Study Hall
Visit the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools,
students, and families to learn about safety topics.
Enumclaw Schools Foundation (ESF) strives to bridge the gap between the funds the state provides for basic education and the funds needed to provide students with the education they need for a successful future.
For more information about ESF, click the blue button below.
Enumclaw School District Statement of Non-Discrimination
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
