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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.

English 2023-2024 Calendar
Spanish 2023-2024 Calendar
Wall Calendar

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.

Enrollment assistance is available at school offices. For more information about enrollment, please visit our Student Enrollment page.

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

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

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.

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. 

The Yakima School District Transportation Webpage can be used to look up bus stop and route information, find emergency schedule information, and other information related to transportation.

Visit our Child Nutrition Services page for menus, nutritional guidance, and more.

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.

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. 

Volunteer Application (English)

Volunteer Application (Spanish)