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This monthly newsletter is scheduled for the second Friday of each month.
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Dear Enumclaw School District Families,
Spring is a season of growth, change, and new beginnings, and across our district, it’s been a time filled with meaningful transitions for our students and families. Last month, we celebrated two important milestones: 8th-grade orientation and kindergarten orientation. These moments mark exciting steps forward for both the Class of 2030 and the Class of 2039!
Our 8th-grade students had the opportunity to visit Enumclaw High School during the school day, where they were warmly welcomed by EHS student leaders. They explored the campus through guided tours, participated in a fun scavenger hunt, and attended an engaging assembly. Students also learned about the wide range of classes, clubs, and athletic programs available to them as they begin thinking about their high school journey. Later in the month, high school counselors visited each middle school to support students in registering for next year’s courses. These were important steps in helping students feel confident and prepared for what lies ahead.
At our elementary schools, we were delighted to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and their families. Our future kindergarten students visited their new schools, met new friends, and even experienced a short bus ride. These early experiences help build comfort, excitement, and a sense of belonging from the very start.
Transitions like these are more than just events, they are opportunities to build strong relationships and lasting partnerships between schools and families. When students feel supported and connected, they are better prepared to thrive. We are grateful to our staff, student leaders, and families for working together to make these moments positive and meaningful.
These important milestones truly set the foundation for future success, and we look forward to continuing to support our students every step of the way.
With gratitude,
Jill Burnes
Superintendent
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ESD Superintendent Search |
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The Enumclaw School District Board of Directors is conducting a search for the next superintendent of Enumclaw School District.
Selecting a superintendent is one of the most significant responsibilities of the Board. The individual chosen will help shape the direction and success of our district for years to come. The Board is committed to a thoughtful and transparent process and values the insight of students, families, staff, and community members. Community input will play an important role in developing the leadership profile and informing the Board’s final decision.
COMMUNITY INPUT AND PARTICIPATION
The Enumclaw School District Board has retained the executive search firm Northwest Leadership Associates (NWLA) to conduct a national search for the next superintendent.
The first step in this process is to develop a leadership profile to identify the ideal candidate. Responses to the following 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.
Here is how you can participate:
Leadership Profile Survey English
Leadership Profile Survey Spanish
The survey will close on April 22, 2026.
Learn More
For detailed information about our search and the anticipated timeline, you can follow along on our district website.
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ESD Elementary #6 Updates |
Planning and design work for the new elementary school began in January and will continue through the summer.
An Educational Specifications, or Ed Spec, workshop engaged staff and administrators in a collaborative process to help define the functional and spatial needs for each area of the new school. Approximately 13 Enumclaw School District staff members representing a variety of roles participated. Their input helped identify how each space should support teaching, learning, and community use. Ed Spec and programming meetings with user groups were completed on January 22, 2026.
The Design Advisory Committee held its first meeting on February 12, 2026, and began providing input on classroom layouts, educational spaces, technology integration, storage solutions, and other learning environment considerations. The committee met again this week for its third meeting to continue its work on the school’s design.
The Oversight Committee also met on February 12, 2026, to begin monitoring budget and project processes. The committee is scheduled to meet again on April 9, 2026.
The project has now completed the validation phase. During this phase, the district and design-builder worked together to confirm that the project scope, cost, and schedule are aligned and achievable before moving into final design and construction. This work included developing educational specifications and program standards, validating the schedule and cost model, and identifying and mitigating risks.
Next Steps:
Phase 1: Design and Preconstruction
Schematic design approval by the School Board.
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Naming Our New Elementary School |
Thank you to all the families, staff, and community members who submitted school name and mascot ideas to the Naming Committee. The survey received more than 200 submissions for the committee’s consideration.
The committee, made up of dedicated community members, met on March 26 to review submissions and narrow the list of possibilities for Ten Trails residents and community members to provide feedback on.
Next Steps:
A feedback survey for families and community members residing in Ten Trails is now open and will close on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The Naming Committee will meet again on April 23, 2026, to bring forward three final recommendations to the Enumclaw School District Board for consideration in May.
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Diane Dal Santo
Corey Koch
Ian Lee
Akhil Nair
Kylie Olney
Jared Porter
Dheemanth Rajakumar
Derek Tulluck
Natalie Waters
Chris Beals, Facilitator
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4/3: EHS Drama Presents: Cabaret, EHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM
4/4: EHS Drama Presents: Cabaret, EHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM
4/6: School Board Work Study, District Office, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
4/8: ESD Elementary #6 Oversight Committee Meeting, District Office, 6:00 PM
4/9: Battle of the Boundary EMS vs TMMS Football Game, Enumclaw Stadium (Pete's Pool) 7:30 PM
4/13- 4/17: No School, Spring Break
4/22: Superintendent Search Community Input Survey Closes
4/23: ESD Elementary #6 Naming Committee Meeting, Black Diamond Elem. 6:30 PM
4/25: EHS Prom
4/27: School Board Meeting (Executive Session), District Office, 5:00 PM
4/27: School Board Meeting, District Office, 7:00 PM
4/29: School Board Meeting (Executive Session), District Office, 5:00 PM
4/30: Enumclaw SEPAC Meeting, Birth to Five Center, 4:00 PM
4/30: School Board Meeting (Executive Session), District Office, 5:00 PM
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Food Service Account Payments in the New Family Access |
Making Food Service payments in Family Access looks a little different now that the Enumclaw School District has updated to the latest version of Skyward Family Access.
For step-by-step instructions, please visit our website.
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Register Now for the Spring Guiding Good Choices Workshop
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Register now for the Spring 2026 Guiding Good Choices workshop provided by Enumclaw Youth Empowered.
Enumclaw Youth Empowered is a local coalition working to educate, engage, and empower our community to support youth and families in the prevention of youth substance abuse.
In partnership with the Enumclaw School District, they will once again be offering Guiding Good Choices on Tuesdays through April and May.
This workshop is FREE to parents and caregivers of kids ages roughly 9-14.
This workshop helps caregivers learn how to:
- Strengthen family bonds
- Reduce family conflict
- Support kids to build resistance skills
- Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and make positive choices
The program runs through six sessions each Tuesday from April 21 - May 26, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm via Zoom. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/Spring26GGC or by contacting Melanie Harrington at melanie_harrington@enumclaw.wednet.edu.
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March 16, 2026
Approved: Minutes, Consent Agenda, Payroll and Vouchers
Resolution 1164-New-In-Lieu Replacement of JJ Smith
Resolution 1165-Racial Balance
Resolution 1166-Approval of Educational Specifications
Resolution 1167-Recommendation of Award of Progressive Design-Build Phase 1 Services
Policies - Second Reading:
Policy #1005 - Key Functions of the Board
Policy #1210 - Annual Organizational Meeting
Policy #1310 - Policy Adoption, Manuals, and Administrative Procedures
Policy #1630 - Evaluation of the Superintendent
Policy #5000 - Recruitment, Selection, and Evaluation of Staff
Policy #6220 - Bid or Request Proposal Requirements
Presentations:
Superintendent Report
School Presentation - Birth to Five Center
ESD Elementary #6 Presentation
Northwest Leadership Associates Process
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Our next Regular Board Meeting is Monday, April 27, 2026.
You will find the Agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting on our School Board web page.
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The Washington State Department of Health: Safety Study Hall
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Visit the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools,
students, and families to learn about safety topics. |
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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.
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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: |
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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 |
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