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Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week!
This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, support, and make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you go above and beyond. Our schools are stronger because of you!
Yelm Community Schools has proudly joined the Statewide Attendance Challenge! 🎓
We are teaming up with school districts across Washington State and the nation to tackle chronic absenteeism and support student success.
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Graduate Yelm!
Every student starting in kindergarten is on a path to graduation, continuing education and work.
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Yelm Community Schools will host a Regular School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Fort Stevens Elementary School, 16525 100th Way SE, Yelm.
The meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
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The board approved the student calendar for the 2026-27 school year at the February 26, 2026, meeting.
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Yelm Community Schools is now using ParentSquare as our primary platform for school communication. Families will receive messages through email, app, voice, or text, helping everyone stay informed and involved.
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Our district is currently in binding conditions and is committed to transparency as we work toward financial stability. The Superintendent will provide bi-weekly updates to staff and families with key information on our progress and next steps. We encourage our community to stay informed by reviewing these updates regularly.
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Stay informed with the latest updates from our bargaining units, including scheduled meeting dates and progress on negotiations. This page provides current information on labor relations to keep staff and the community informed.
Upcoming Events
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Fort Stevens Elementary School, 16525 100th Way SE, Yelm, WA 98597, USA
Highlights
5403
Students
336
Certificated Staff
Graduation
June 7, 2026
9:30am
CTE Month
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