Get To Know Washington
Upcoming Events
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May 11, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Team Washington
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Team Washington
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May 28, 2021
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May 31, 2021
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June 10, 2021
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June 11, 2021
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June 14, 2021
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June 15, 2021
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June 16, 2021
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June 17, 2021
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June 18, 2021
Character Word of the Month
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Character - It's Who You Are!
Character Education Word for April: Accountable - Required or expected to justify actions or decisions.
Announcements
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Virtual Science Night
On March 25th at 6:30PM we will be offering a Virtual Science Night.
Tune in to interact live with Extreme Science and watch some awesome demonstrations!
A Zoom link will be emailed to students and posted on the Science Night Google Site.
Check it out and participate in the Virtual Assembly along with other Science Night Events to win PRIZES!
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7th and 8th Grade Hybrid Learning Family Night
Check your Gmail or Parent Email for a Google Meet link!
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6th Grade Hybrid Parent Information
We will be hosting a 6th Grade Hybrid Parent Meeting on February 25th at 6:00PM.
Check your student Gmail or Parent Email on file for a link to join us!
YSD Stories
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Community Partnerships
Posted by Nick Mifflin on 1/5/2021Gorilla Auto Center came through for Washington Middle School Students in a big way! This AMAZING business reached out and offered to buy a coat for ANY student in need. This process started over Winter Break with a truck full of 200 coats being handed out to our students! Thank you Gorilla Auto Center!Gorilla Auto Center has been a huge support to Washington Middle School this year by sponsoring Student of the Month Rewards, Coats for students, Staff Morale Boosters, and more! -
Local Businesses Supporting School Staff!
Posted by Nick Mifflin on 1/5/2021Through the month of December, local businesses stepped up to support Washington Middle School Teachers and Staff! To provide a quick Morale Boost and Thank you, Sonic and Jamba Juice provided a free drink for all staff! Thanks for your support! More local business are on board for January :)
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Fresh Produce Boxes, Meal Packs, and Activity Kits For Students Before Winter Break
Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 12/18/2020Schools across the district were busy throughout the day on December 16 as they distributed meal boxes, fresh produce, and activity kits for students in preparation for winter break.The fresh produce boxes contained 8-12 different types of produce from local and neighboring state farms. A special thanks to our local farmers; McIlrath Family Farms, Pacific Fresh Produce, and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. We also appreciate the staff support from Crafted Eatery & Single Hill for helping pack the boxes. Thank you for partnering together to provide nutritious local produce for our community!The Yakima Schools Foundation handed out student activity kits that shared information on how to practice #SafeCelebrations while having fun over winter break. The kits included coloring pages and mask making supplies. Students and/or parents can comment on any YSD #SafeCelebrations social media post with a picture of their coloring page or mask to be entered to win a prize! Winners will be announced on social media on January 4. -
A heartfelt Thank You to Maverick Gaming and their program "Maverick Cares"
Posted by Sara Cordova on 11/23/2020This Thanksgiving season, Maverick Cares donated Thanksgiving meals for 20 of our Yakima School District Families! We are grateful for their generosity and thoughtfulness this holiday season. We also want to thank our Yakima Police Department for coordinating this effort. We appreciate you!
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The Yakima School District Is Accepting Referrals For Students Into The Highly Capable Program
Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 11/13/2020The Yakima School District is accepting referrals for students in kindergarten through 11th grade for consideration into the Highly Capable Program.If you would like to refer a child that fits this description, please complete a Referral Packet at https://www.ysd7.org/domain/22 by Friday, January 29, 2021.Children who demonstrate exceptional ability, exceed grade-level standards in literacy and/or math (or have the potential to do so if challenged and supported,) demonstrate exceptional creativity, and possess a strong motivation to excel are good candidates for the Highly Capable Program.