TSD Community Newsletter

We are all excited for the start of another great year in Tenino! Our team has been, and continues to be, very busy preparing for the 2023-24 school year. We have much to celebrate, and I want to share some of those celebrations with you:

• Parkside Elementary School teacher, Holly Johnson, has been named ESD 113’s 2024 Teacher of the Year!! For more information, please click here: Holly Johnson
• Our on-time graduation rate continues to increase at Tenino High School, with preliminary numbers for our 2023 graduating class at 89.7%! This is an increase of over 5% over the last 3 years. We’re proud of our students and grateful for the commitment of our staff that support our students all the way to graduation!
• Our maintenance team has been busy ensuring our buildings are ready for learning—and we have been busy upgrading our cafeteria that is shared with Tenino Middle School and Tenino Elementary School.

Thank you to all who make Tenino School District a great place to work and learn!

All the very best,

August 21-24: Jump into Kindergarten, 9:00am to 12:30pm

August 23: THS "Get your stuff day" from 10:00am to 12:30pm

August 30: Tenino Elementary Open House, 5:30 to 7pm

August 31: Tenino Middle School Open House, 5:30 to 7pm

September 5: Parkside Elementary Open House, 5:30 to 7pm

September 5: Tenino High School Open House, 5:30 to 7pm

September 6: First Day of School

Here are supply lists for each school. There may be additional supplies that individual teachers request but these will get you started!

Parkside Elementary School

Kindergarten: https://5il.co/21sf9

1st and 2nd Grade: https://5il.co/21sfb

Tenino Elementary School

https://5il.co/21psf

Tenino Middle School

https://5il.co/21qlf

Tenino High School

Just the basics to begin (Binder, Notebooks, Pens/Pencils, Paper, Backpack etc.) Additional supplies will be communicated by individual teachers.

Students in grades K-8 will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2023/2024 school year. Students in grades 9-12 will be charged for meals. Families are encouraged to complete a FREE/Reduced Meal Application to determine if their student(s) are eligible for free/reduced meals. Students who have not been approved for free/reduced meals, may purchase breakfast for $2.00 and lunch for $3.50.

The 2023-2024 Free/Reduced Meal Application can be completed in your Skyward Family Access profile.

District Policy requires volunteers to apply on an annual basis. This application will cover your involvement in all Tenino Schools for the entirety of the 2023-2024 school year.

Please login to your family access account to complete required paperwork for the 23/24 school year. Updating and verifying this information is extremely important to ensure clear communication regarding non-school days, emergency closures, weather related delays/changes, and more.

Stay up to date with athletics on www.teninoathletics.com

The cafeteria that is shared between the elementary and middle school is in the midst of an extensive renovation and expansion. The TMS Art was previously in the area in the photo. The wall was removed creating a large open space that will be much more accessible, spacious and enjoyable for students.

The cafeteria that is shared between the elementary and middle school is in the midst of an extensive renovation and expansion. The TMS Art was previously in the area in the photo. The wall was removed creating a large open space that will be much more accessible, spacious and enjoyable for students.

The district will provide equal educational opportunity for all students in all aspects of the academic & activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the boy scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Right Compliance Coordinator: Amanda Jewell
Section 504/Special Services Coordinator: Amanda Jewell
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Compliance Officer: Amanda Jewell
Email: jewella@tenino.k12.wa.us | Phone: (360) 264-3400

Mailing Address: PO Box 4024, Tenino, WA, 98589

Please notify the Tenino School District office, 360-264-3400 if you need district or school communications translated into another language.

Notifique a la oficina del Distrito Escolar de Tenino, 360-264-3400 si necesita una escuela o escuela en otro idioma.