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Eight years ago, Megan Henderson was a fifth grader at Sunrise Elementary School participating in the school’s Dancing Classrooms program. After being selected to compete in Colors of the Rainbow alongside her classmates, Megan discovered a passion that would shape the next eight years of her life.

That experience sparked Megan’s journey into competitive ballroom dancing, leading her to become a dedicated member of Pacific Ballroom Dance, where she has spent years developing her skills and competing at a high level.

Now a Senior doing Running Start, Megan recently returned to her former elementary school in a full-circle moment, this time as a dance professional participating in the Dancing Classrooms buddy visit. She had the opportunity to demonstrate ballroom dances for the current fifth graders and inspire them as they begin their own ballroom dance journeys.

What began as a fifth-grade introduction to ballroom dance has grown into an eight-year passion, bringing Megan back to the very classroom where it all started. Her story is a wonderful example of how a school experience can spark a lifelong passion and how students can one day return to inspire the next generation.

Colors of the Rainbow & Buddy Visit Video

Each classroom will celebrate Halloween in their own way, so please check with your child's teacher for details.  We do have some specific protocol for everyone though when it comes to costumes.  If your child chooses to wear a costume, please remember:

       -  No masks that cover the face

       -  No weapons or items that look like weapons

       -  No gore, fake blood, or other scarey elements

We're looking forward to a fun and festive day for everyone!

As we're getting into flu & cold season, there are a couple of important health items to keep in mind to help keep everyone as healthy as possible.  If your child has a fever of 100 or more, has diarrhea, or is throwing up, here are the guidelines for when they can return to school: 

     -  Fever:  they must be fever-free without the use of medication for a full 24 hours before returning to school.

     -  Diarrhea:  they must be free of diarrhea for a full 24 hours before returning to school.

     -  Throwing up:  they must be vomit-free for a full 24 hours before returning to school.

Please also keep in mind that we are not able to give your child medication at school without a prescription from a doctor.

If you have any specific health questions, please feel free to contact Nurse Caren at 360.802.7430 or caren_noehl@enumclaw.wednet.edu.

We also invite you to peruse our district's student handbook for further information, both regarding health protocol as well as other district information:  Elementary Student Handbook

Did you know we have an Enumclaw School District elementary student handbook?  This is a great resource for general school district information including health guidance, registration questions, district contacts, dress code, special services, and more!

Enumclaw School District Elementary Student Handbook

If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, chaperoning for a field trip, or coming to have lunch with your child, please make sure to complete the Volunteer Application online at the link below. Click on "Register" if this is your first time completing the online registration, or click on "Update" if you have volunteered in previous years.

Sign-up to volutneer

The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation delivers bags of food for students to take home on Fridays from school.  To enroll or re-enroll your student in this program, please fill out the form at the link below.  Please note that enrollment does not roll over from year to year, so even if your student received them last year, you will need to re-enroll them to continue receiving bags this year.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our counselor Monica Munger at 360-802-7434 or monica_munger@enumclaw.wednet.edu.

Backpack Program Form - English

Backpack Program Form - Español

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