About Discovery Lab School

We are a small public school in the Yakima School District with approximately 222 first- through eighth-grade students. Our teachers strive to create classroom environments that challenge students in ways appropriate to their learning abilities and styles. We encourage multi-age and multi-generational connections throughout the school and within our community. Parents are always welcomed and encouraged to be involved in their child's education.

Discovery Lab School is a collaborative effort between educators, students, their families and our community to provide a supportive environment with high academic expectations for every student while promoting respect for others, open communication, individual responsibility, and a love for learning.

School Highlights

• A small, friendly community
• Highly qualified teachers
• An enthusiastic learning environment
• Hands-on project-based and inquiry learning
• Music education
• Arts opportunities
• Health and Fitness education
• Student-led conferences, bi-annually
• Counseling services available
• Special Education services available
• Many opportunities for parent involvement
• Discovery Family Connection (non-profit parent/teacher organization)
• Site Council governance (staff and parent program oversight)
• Community partnerships
• Cross-country team (middle school)
• Drama, including our annual Shakespeare production (middle school)
• Academic contest opportunities
• Achievement by Choice Honors program (middle school)
• Library reading activities
• Chess Club
• PAWS-  Positive Attitude + Work Ethic = Success