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UPDATE: Students and staff are safe. Law enforcement has confirmed the device in the Enumclaw Middle School courtyard was a cell phone battery that caught fire after being thrown to the ground. The fire was immediately extinguished. We have confirmed there were no injuries. Students and staff are still safely evacuated, and law enforcement has cleared the school and surrounding exterior. We will provide you with any additional information once it has been received. ...... Enumclaw Middle School has been evacuated by the Enumclaw Police Department after a small explosive device detonated outside in the school courtyard. Students and staff are safely evacuated. We will provide updates as soon as we receive them.

We can't wait to see you at Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, March 27 in the school gymnasium!

REMINDER: To recover lost instructional time from closures during the November Cyclone windstorm, Friday, March 21, and Friday, May 23, are now REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS. Please note that these are NOT early release days, as they must meet state instructional hour requirements.

SCHEDULED DOWNTIME: Skyward will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Maintenance should be complete by 9:00 pm.

Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. AM/PM Buses are running on snow routes. Our early release schedule is cancelled and students will attend school until the regular release time. Birth to Five Programs: TK will operate on a two-hour delay. ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled.

Register now for the Spring 2025 Guiding Good Choices workshop provided by Enumclaw Youth Empowered. Enumclaw Youth Empowered is a local coalition working to educate, engage, and empower our community to support youth and families in the prevention of youth substance abuse. In partnership with the Enumclaw School District, they will once again be offering Guiding Good Choices on Tuesdays this October. This workshop is FREE to parents and caregivers of kids ages roughly 9-14. DINNER and CHILDCARE are included! Taught by a licensed therapist specializing in youth, this workshop helps caregivers learn how to: Strengthen family bonds Reduce family conflict Support kids to build resistance skills Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and make positive choices The five sessions run each Tuesday from March 11 - April 8, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Thunder Mountain Middle School. Register now at https://forms.gle/yn7U5Whm4PT7kVXN8 or by contacting Melanie Harrington at melanie_harrington@enumclaw.wednet.edu.

Join us for an important information session about the future of our school facilities at one of the following sessions: February 10, 4:30 pm - Byron Kibler Elementary School February 11, 5:30 pm - Southwood Elementary School February 25, 6:00 pm - Sunrise Elementary School February 26, 5:30 pm - Westwood Elementary School February 27, 5:30 pm - Black Diamond Elementary School Our school district is actively planning for the future by addressing aging facilities and preparing for anticipated growth. - Learn about the current challenges in our school buildings. - Understand how the district is planning facility upgrades, new construction, and potential funding options. - Hear about the work of the community-led Facilities Oversight and Capital Utilization Sustainability (FOCUS)Committee. - Share your feedback and ideas to help shape the future of our schools. - Ask questions and engage in discussions with district leaders.

2/5/25: Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes for both AM and PM routes. Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.

2/4/25: Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes for both AM and PM routes. Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.

Due to weather conditions and forecasted morning temperatures, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow (Monday, February 3, 2025). There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes. Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.

Last weekend, our 5th-grade students participated in Colors of the Rainbow, an exciting ballroom dance competition that is part of the Dancing Classrooms program. Competing against other schools, our students showcased their incredible dedication, teamwork, and talent on the dance floor. We are thrilled to share that Black Diamond Elementary earned 1st place in this prestigious event! This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our students and the support from their families and teachers. Congratulations to all involved in making this memorable experience a success!

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Last Friday, our school came together for a heartfelt MLK Day Assembly to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event featured beautiful student performances, including singing and poetry readings, which truly brought Dr. King’s message to life. Principal Bull also shared a touching story that inspired reflection and hope. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this celebration of Dr. King’s vision so meaningful! We also had a beautiful art piece created by all of our students.

Come visit the Early Childhood Resource Fair on February 6, 2025, from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Birth to Five Center at JJ Smith. You can connect with local resources and learn what is available for you and your child through age 8.

🍪✨ These gingerbread cookies self portraits are bringing sweetness and smiles. Thank you to Mrs. Santos for putting together this sweet project! ❤️

What an amazing time our 5th graders had with Dancing Classrooms! Over the course of the program, students learned so much more than just dance steps—they discovered teamwork, respect, and confidence, all while having an absolute blast! A huge thank you to Roxanne for leading the way and to all our wonderful teachers for their guidance and encouragement. You’ve helped make this experience truly unforgettable! Thank you to the Enumclaw Schools Foundation and the Black Diamond PTO for your generous contributions in making this possible!

Mark your calendars for December 16th–20th and get ready for a week full of fun and festive spirit! Join us each day with these exciting themes: Participation is optional, but we hope everyone joins in on the fun! Let’s make this Winter Spirit Week one to remember!

Due to ongoing power and technology outages, Byron Kibler Elementary and the Birth to Five Center are closed today. All other schools are fully operational and will be open today. Open schools will run on the regularly scheduled half-day schedule. Conferences will occur at open schools only. Buses will be on normal routes. Thank you to our operation teams, first responders, and PSE workers who are still working to return operations and power to our community!

5:45 a.m. 11/22/24 UPDATE: Due to ongoing power and technology outages, Byron Kibler Elementary and the Birth to Five Center are closed today. Enumclaw High School, Enumclaw Middle School, Thunder Mountain Middle School, Black Diamond Elementary, Southwood Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, and Westwood Elementary are fully operational and will be open today. Open schools will run on the regularly scheduled half-day schedule. Conferences will occur at open schools only. Buses will run on normal routes. Thank you to our operation teams, first responders, and PSE workers who are still working to return operations and power to our community! ...... 4:10 p.m. 11/21/24 : We are continuing to monitor the ongoing impact of this weather event closely. Currently, we have five school sites back up and running: Enumclaw High School, Enumclaw Middle School, Sunrise, Southwood, and Birth to Five. We will continue to assess conditions throughout the night and early morning. Any delays or closures will be communicated by 6:00 AM. School conferences that had to be canceled this week will be addressed by each school once they reopen. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe. ..... 5:54 a.m. 11/21/24: Due to ongoing power outages across the Enumclaw School District, all schools are closed today (Thursday, November 21, 2024), and all activities are canceled. Thank you to our operation teams, first responders, and PSE workers working to return operations and power to our community!

5:00 p.m. 11/20/24: We are closely monitoring the ongoing impact of this weather event on our district and community. While we remain hopeful that power will be restored and roads and facilities will be operational by morning, we will reassess conditions throughout the night and early morning. Any delays or closures will be communicated by 6:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

Due to widespread power outages and road debris across the Enumclaw School District, all schools are closed today (11/20/24), and all activities are canceled. Thank you to our facilities and grounds teams, first responders, and PSE workers working to return operations and power to our community!