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Welcome To The 2024-2025 School Year!
The first day of school for pre-school is August 29, 2024.
The first day of school for kindergarten is August 28, 2024.
The first day of school for 1st through 12th grade is August 22, 2024.
What You Need To Know
- 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Student, Parent, and Staff Handbook
- New Student Enrollment
- School Hours/Bell Schedules
- Immunizations & Sports Physicals
- School Supplies
- Parent/Guardian Communication
- Transportation
- Child Nutrition Services
- Student Laptops
- Volunteering At My Child's School
- Child Care
2024-2025 School Calendar
Student, Parent, and Staff Handbook
New Student Enrollment
School Hours/Bell Schedules
Immunizations & Sports Physicals
School Supplies
Parent/Guardian Communication
Transportation
Child Nutrition Services
Student Laptops
Volunteering At My Child's School
Child Care
ParentSquare: Our All-in-One Communication Tool
What is ParentSquare?
ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication platform designed to keep parents, teachers, and school staff connected. It combines all school-related notifications, updates, and interactions, ensuring that parents are always informed and engaged in their child's education.
Why is ParentSquare Important?
In today's fast-paced world, staying connected and informed about your child's education can be challenging. ParentSquare simplifies this by:
- Combining Communication: All messages, events, and updates from your child’s school are in one place.
- Ensuring Timeliness: Receive instant notifications about important events, school closures, report carrds, attendance, and more.
- Improving Engagement: Easily participate in school activities, respond to messages, and sign up for events or volunteer opportunities.
- Supporting Multi-Language Needs: Messages are automatically translated, ensuring all parents can stay informed regardless of their home language.
Why Should You Use ParentSquare?
- Convenience: Never miss another school update, event, or important notice. Everything you need is accessible via the ParentSquare mobile app or web portal.
- Engagement: Stay involved in your child's education by easily communicating with teachers and participating in school activities.
- Security & Privacy: ParentSquare ensures that your personal information is kept secure while providing a reliable way for schools to communicate directly with you.
Getting Started with ParentSquare
Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Download the App: Get the free ParentSquare app for iOS or Android devices.
- Activate Your Account: Look for an invitation email or text. Follow the instructions to activate your account. Note: If you do not receive an email or text, contact your child's school to make sure we have your correct contact information.
- Verify Your Contact Information: Make sure the school has your correct email address and mobile phone number.
- Set Notification Preferences: Customize how you receive notifications—via email, text, or app notifications. Choose between instant alerts or a daily digest.
Help With ParentSquare
Are you still having trouble getting started? Click the documents below to see a step-by-step process.
Guide To Get Started On ParentSquare (English)
Guide To Get Started On ParentSquare (Spanish)
For more information or assistance, please contact your child's school office or 509-573-7000.
Download the ParentSquare App
The ParentSquare app is available in both iOS or Android stores. Downloading the mobile app is the easiest way to receive all Posts, Events, Sign Up Requests, Photos and Files.
- iOS App - Apple Store
- Android App - Google Play Store
You can use ParentSquare on any device. If you prefer to use the desktop version, visit www.parentsquare.com.
Kinder Family Nights
- Adams: August 14, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Barge-Lincoln: August 15, 2024, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Garfield: August 13, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Gilbert: August 14, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Hoover: August 15, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 Pm
- MLK Jr.: August 14, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- McClure: August 14, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- McKinley: August 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Nob Hill: August 13, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Ridgeview: August 14, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Robertson: August 14, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 Pm
- Roosevelt: August 14, 2024, 6:00 PM
- Whitney: August 7, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kinder Family Conferences will align with the first four days of school and will include parent/teacher meetings, school orientation, important assessments and more. Visit for more information.
6th & 9th Grade Orientation Events
Middle Schools
- Franklin: August 13, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Lewis and Clark: August 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Washington Middle: August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wilson: August 20, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
High Schools
- Davis High School
Last Names A-L: August 19, 2024, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Last Names M-Z: August 20, 2024, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Eisenhower High School: August 15, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Stanton Academy: August 19, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Yakima Online/Open Doors: August 19, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Open House Events
Elementary Schools
- Adams: August 20, 2024, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
- Barge-Lincoln: August 20, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Discovery Early Learning: August 28, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Garfield: September 5, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Gilbert: September 5, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Hoover: August 20, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- MLK Jr.: August 20, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- McClure: August 21, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- McKinley: August 19, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Nob Hill: August 21, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Ridgeview: August 21, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Robertson: August 20, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Roosevelt: August 20, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Whitney: August 26, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- K-8 Virtual: August 20, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (in-person, 610 N 39th Ave, 98902)
Middle Schools
- Franklin: August 20, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Lewis and Clark: August 20, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Washington Middle: August 20, 2024, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wilson: August 20, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- K-8 Virtual: August 27, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (in-person, 610 N 39th Ave, 98902)
High Schools
- Davis: September 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- IKE: September 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Stanton: September 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Yakima Online/Open Doors: September 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- YV-Tech: August 20. 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM