Want to Enroll?
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Students new to Yelm Community Schools may register at their neighborhood school. To find out which school your child will attend, please enter your address at the top of the linked SchoolSite Locator Map or call the District Office at 360.458.1900. You must know your address before the district can place your student in the correct school. (If you are requesting to transfer to a school outside of the boundaries, see Boundary Exceptions & Transfers.)
Once you know which school your student will attend, register at the school directly. Use the drop down menu at the top of the page to go the school's website for more information. A list of schools and phone numbers are at the bottom of this page for quick reference.
General Documentation & Information Required for Enrolling
Each school has its own forms in its Welcome PacketAccess list of required forms depending of type of enrollment - see options on the left
Students who have NEVER attended school
To enroll in Kindergarten - must be age 5 on or before August 31To enroll in First Grade - must be age 6 on or before August 31 or previously completed kindergarten- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Immunization (state law requirements)
- Additional forms required depending on type of enrollment - see options on the left
Transportation
Students will register for bus transportation at their school.
Our Schools
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Yelm Community schools educates over 5,900 students each year with 6 elementary schools (grades K-5), 2 middle schools (grades 6-8), 1 high school (grades 9-12) and 1 alternative school.
There are amazing school and community events hosted by our district. We invite you to attend events, volunteer at your local school, or become a Graduate Yelm! partner. It’s free!
Elementary Schools
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Fort Stevens Elementary
- Hours: 9:15 am to 3:45 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 10:15 am
- Half Days Release: 12:15 pm
- Phone: 360.458.4800
Lackamas Elementary
- Hours: 8:25 am to 2:55 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 9:25 am
- Half Days Release: 11:25 am
- Phone: 360.894.6000
McKenna Elementary
- Hours: 8:25 am to 2:55 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 9:25 am
- Half Days Release: 11:25 am
- Phone: 360.458.2400
Mill Pond Elementary
- Hours: 9:15 am to 3:45 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 10:15 am
- Half Days Release: 12:15 pm
- Phone: 360.458.3400
Prairie Elementary
- Hours: 8:35 am to 3:05 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 9:35 am
- Half Days Release: 11:35 am
- Phone: 360.458.3700
Southworth Elementary
- Hours: 8:35 am to 3:05 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 9:35 am
- Half Days Release: 11:35 am
- Phone: 360.458.2500
Secondary Schools
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Ridgeline Middle School
- Hours: 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 8:30 am
- Half Days Release: 10:30 am
- Phone: 360.458.1100
Yelm Middle School
- Hours: 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 8:30 am
- Half Days Release: 10:30 am
- Phone: 360.458.3600
Yelm High School
- Hours: 7:25 am to 1:50 pm
- Wed. Late Start: 8:25 am
- Half Days Release: 10:25 am
- Phone: 360.458.7777
Yelm Extension School
An off-campus Alternative Learning Program of Yelm High School- Office Hours: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Phone: 360.458.2002