Now Offering Open Enrollment To Out-Of-District Families
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Electronic Enrollment is Now Available!
Electronic Enrollment is Now Available!
We are proud to bring electronic enrollment services to the Yakima School District. You are still welcome to enroll your student in person at our enrollment office at 104 N 4th Avenue (or at their school when schools are open/in session). Go here to enroll your new or returning student. Existing families can enroll a new student electronically through their Skyward Family Access account. For a short video on how to enroll new and returning students electronically, go here.
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At Yakima School District, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Our advanced crisis alert system, which has been in place for over two years, empowers staff to act swiftly in emergencies, ensuring a rapid response when it matters most. From lockdowns to life-saving interventions, this system has proven its value in keeping our schools safe. Learn more about our commitment to safety and security in this editorial by Sara Cordova, Director of Safety & Security: [Read the full text here]
At Yakima School District, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Our advanced crisis alert system, which has been in place for over two years, empowers staff to act swiftly in emergencies, ensuring a rapid response when it matters most. From lockdowns to life-saving interventions, this system has proven its value in keeping our schools safe. Learn more about our commitment to safety and security in this editorial by Sara Cordova, Director of Safety & Security: [Read the full text here]
Enrollment is now open to out-of-district families at the following schools:
- Washington Middle School
- Gilbert Elementary
- McKinley Elementary
- Robertson Elementary
- Nob Hill Elementary
- Whitney Elementary
Additionally, kindergarten enrollment is open to out-of-district families, as available, at all schools.
For more information, visit ysd7.org/openenrollment.
Enrollment is now open to out-of-district families at the following schools:
- Washington Middle School
- Gilbert Elementary
- McKinley Elementary
- Robertson Elementary
- Nob Hill Elementary
- Whitney Elementary
Additionally, kindergarten enrollment is open to out-of-district families, as available, at all schools.
For more information, visit ysd7.org/openenrollment.
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