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Back to School

Welcome To The 2025-2026 School Year!

The first day of school for pre-school and kindergarten is September 3, 2025.

The first day of school for 1st through 12th grade is August 27, 2025.

What You Need To Know

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:

  1. Download the App: Get the free ParentSquare app for iOS or Android devices.
  2. 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. 
  3. Verify Your Contact Information: Make sure the school has your correct email address and mobile phone number.
  4. 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.

Family Night at the Museum

Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Dr., Yakima, WA

Join us for a fun and educational evening the whole family can enjoy. Hosted at the Yakima Valley Museum, this special event includes:

  • Hands-on exhibits featuring fossils, geology, Yakama culture, bees, and more

  • A family-friendly scavenger hunt

  • Dinner provided for students and their families

Bring your curiosity and get ready to explore and learn together.

Click Here To Register (REQUIRED)

Kinder Family Nights

  • Adams: Coming Soon
  • Barge-Lincoln: August 21, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Garfield: Coming Soon
  • Gilbert: Coming Soon
  • Hoover: Coming Soon
  • MLK Jr.: August 20, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • McClure: Coming Soon
  • McKinley: Coming Soon
  • Nob Hill: August 20, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Ridgeview: August 20, 5:30 PM 
  • Robertson: August 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Roosevelt: Coming Soon
  • Whitney: Coming Soon

Kinder Family Conferences will align with the first four days of school and will include parent/teacher meetings, school orientation, important assessments and more. 

6th & 9th Grade Orientation Events

Middle Schools

  • Franklin: August 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Lewis and Clark: August 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Washington Middle: August 20, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wilson: August 20, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

High Schools

  • Davis High School: 
    Last Names A-L: August 19, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Last Names M-Z: August 20, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Eisenhower High School: August 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Stanton Academy: Coming Soon
  • Yakima Online/Open Doors: Coming Soon

School Open House Events

Elementary Schools

  • Adams: August 25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Barge-Lincoln: September 4, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Discovery Early Learning: September 10, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Garfield: September 4, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Gilbert: August 26, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Hoover: August 25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • MLK Jr.: August 26, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • McClure: August 25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • McKinley: August 25, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Nob Hill: September 9, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Ridgeview: August 25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Robertson: August 25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Roosevelt: August 25, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Whitney: August 25, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • K-8 Virtual: Coming Soon

Middle Schools

  • Franklin: August 26, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Lewis and Clark: August 25, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Washington: August 25, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Wilson: September 9, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • K-8 Virtual: Coming Soon

High Schools

  • Davis: September 4, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
  • IKE: September 4, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
  • Stanton: Coming Soon
  • Yakima Online/Open Doors: Coming Soon
  • YV-Tech: Coming Soon

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.

   

 

 

 

 

You can use ParentSquare on any device. If you prefer to use the desktop version, visit www.parentsquare.com.