Welcome To The 2023-2024 School Year!
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The first day of school for 1st through 12th grade is August 22, 2023.
The first day of school for kindergarten is August 28, 2023.
What You Need To Know
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2023-2024 School Year Calendar
The one-page 2023-2024 school year calendar is available to download and print in English and Spanish.
We are also mailing a hanging wall calendar to all families who have up-to-date contac information in Skyward.
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Student, Parent, and Staff Handbook
Each year, the Yakima School District sends this handbook to the families of our students and to staff. It includes up-to-date information regarding the rights and responsibilities of students, their parents, staff, and the school district. Visit our handbook webpage to read the handbook.
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New Student Enrollment
Enrollment assistance is available at school offices. For more information about enrollment, please visit our Student Enrollment page.
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School Hours/Bell Schedules
Elementary Schools
AM Start: 8:45 AM
PM Dismissal: 3:15 PM
Monday Early Release: 2:15 PM
Conferences Early Release: 12:00 PM
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Secondary Schools
AM Start: 8:00 AM
PM Dismissal: 2:35 PM
Monday Early Release: 1:35 PM
Conferences Early Release: 11:15 AM
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Immunizations & Sports Physicals
Required Immunizations & Clinics
Washington State Immunization Law requires all students attending public schools (preschool - 12th grade) to provide proof of immunization, a medical exemption signed by a physician, or an exemption signed by a parent or legal guardian before entering school.
(English) Required Immunizations For The 2023-2024 School Year
(Spanish) Required Immunizations For The 2023-2024 School Year
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School Supplies
Every school will equitably provide your child with school supplies. Parents/guardians have the option to donate supplies to their class or school. For more information, visit our school supplies page.
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Parent/Guardian Communication
General Communication
The Yakima School District uses ParentSquare to communicate with all parents and guardians. This includes messages from your child's school and teacher, attendance notifications, conference sign-ups, weather alerts, and more. Visit our ParentSquare webpage to register.
Parent/Guardian Newsletter
We regularly update the parent/guardian newsletter with the most current updates, announcements, and information. Visit the parent/guardian newsletter.
Social Media
Follow the Yakima School District on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Emergency & Weather Communication
To learn more about how the Yakima School District will communicate with you in the event of an emergency such as a threat to campus, snow, windstorms, earthquake, or similar events, visit our School Safety Wegpage.
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Transportation
The Yakima School District Transportation Webpage can be used to look up
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Child Nutrition Services
Visit our Child Nutrition Services page for menus, nutritional guidance, and more.
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Student Laptops
Students who do not have a district-assigned laptop will be provided a laptop at their school during normal school hours. Parents/guardians do not need to be present for their child to receive a laptop. Visit the Student Tech Support page for more information.
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Volunteering At My Child's School
The district recognizes the greater opportunities for students and the valuable contribution made to the total school program through the volunteer assistance of parents and other citizens. To learn more about how to volunteer, please reference Operational Policy 5630.
Parent & Guardian Newsletter
Kinder Academy
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Kinder Academy will be August 7th through Agust 11th from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM at the elementary school your child will attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information, visit ysd7.org/kinder.
6th & 9th Grade Orientation Events
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Middle Schools
- Franklin: August 14, 2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Lewis and Clark: August 14, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Washington Middle: August 14, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wilson: August 15, 2023, 4:00 PM
High Schools
- Davis High School
Last Names A-L: August 17, 2023, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Last Names M-Z: August 18, 2023, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Eisenhower High School: August 17, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
School Open House Events
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Elementary Schools
- Adams: August 21, 2023, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
- Barge-Lincoln: August 17, 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:000 PM
- Discovery Early Learning: August 24, 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Garfield: September 13, 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Gilbert: August 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Hoover: August 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- MLK Jr.: August 29, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- McClure: August 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- McKinley: August 17, 2023, 5 PM - 7:00 PM
- Nob Hill: August 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Ridgeview: August 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Robertson: September 6, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Roosevelt: August 24, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Whitney: August 28, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Yakima K-8 Virtual: August 15, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (in-person, 610 N 39th Ave, 98902)
Middle Schools
- Franklin: August 21, 2023, 5:30- 6:30 PM
- Lewis and Clark: August 17, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Washington Middle: August 21, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Wilson: August 29, 2023, 5:30-6:30 PM
- Yakima K-8 Virtual: August 15, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (in-person, 610 N 39th Ave, 98902)
High Schools
- Davis: August 29, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- IKE: August 29, 2023, 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
- Stanton: August 29, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Yakima Online: August 29, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM