About Our District
Welcome to Yelm Community Schools

Mission
Core Commitments: Learning, Belonging, and Community
To realize our mission, we focus on three essential and interconnected drivers: Learning, Belonging, and Community. Together they form a system of support where rigorous instruction, inclusive environments, and strong partnerships create the conditions for every student to grow, lead, and succeed.
See Our Schools
At a Glance
YCS Students 2025-26: 5,403
YCS Teachers 2025-26: 337
Average years of teacher experience 2022-23: 11.51
Teachers approved to teach out of endorsement: 3.3%
For more information about staff, visit the OSPI website.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Office Hours & Holiday Closures
Regular Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for the following holidays:
Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (Thurs. & Fri.), Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day
