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July 2025 Community Newsletter
The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
Enrollment Is Open! We Welcome Out-Of-District Families
To learn more, click here.
Thank You, Voters!
A heartfelt thank you to the Yakima School District community! Results show strong support for our educational levy measure (65.71% YES). Your vote is an investment in our students' future and ensures continued excellence in learning.
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Current Activities, Programs & Initiatives
Family Night at the Museum
Family Night at the Museum
Bring your family for an evening of fun and learning at Family Night at the Museum on Tuesday, August 12, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Yakima Valley Museum. Enjoy dinner, explore hands-on exhibits, and take part in a scavenger hunt designed for all ages. Registration is required.
Click here to view the flyer for full details and to register.
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The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
Classroom space is now available at nearly all elementary and middle schools for out-of-district families, with the exception of Adams Elementary School, where all classrooms are currently full. For more information, visit ysd7.org/openenrollment.
Classroom space is now available at nearly all elementary and middle schools for out-of-district families, with the exception of Adams Elementary School, where all classrooms are currently full. For more information, visit ysd7.org/openenrollment.
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Recent Davis High School graduate created a special gift for his mother in woodworking class.
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In May, the Yakima School District recently held a special evening focused on suicide prevention.
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Costco continues support of Yakima School District students through generous donation.
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Garfield welcomed district leadership and a parent representative from the Dual Language Advisory Board into classrooms.
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Washington Middle School’s Trindi Alvizo one of only 47 teachers nationwide honored by Read 180.
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The Girls on the Run (GOTR) program launched for the first time at McClure Elementary School earlier this spring.
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Lesli Badillo, a recent graduate of Davis High School, won first prize in the WAEF’s 2025 art contest.
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At the end of May, Davis High School hosted its 52nd Annual Awards for Academic Excellence ceremony.
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Davis and Eisenhower earned top honors at the Yakima Valley Sports Awards on June 11.
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Garfield students stepped up as environmental champions by embracing Plastic Free Lunch Day (PFLD).
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