July 2025 Community Newsletter
The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
Enrollment Is Open! We Welcome Out-Of-District Families
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Thank You, Voters!
A heartfelt thank you to the Yakima School District community! Results show strong support for our educational levy measure (65.71% YES). Your vote is an investment in our students' future and ensures continued excellence in learning.
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The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
Enrollment is now open to out-of-district families at the following schools:
- Washington Middle School
- Gilbert Elementary
- McKinley Elementary
- Robertson Elementary
- Nob Hill Elementary
- Whitney Elementary
Additionally, kindergarten enrollment is open to out-of-district families, as available, at all schools.
For more information, visit ysd7.org/openenrollment.
Enrollment is now open to out-of-district families at the following schools:
- Washington Middle School
- Gilbert Elementary
- McKinley Elementary
- Robertson Elementary
- Nob Hill Elementary
- Whitney Elementary
Additionally, kindergarten enrollment is open to out-of-district families, as available, at all schools.
For more information, visit ysd7.org/openenrollment.
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Garfield welcomed district leadership and a parent representative from the Dual Language Advisory Board into classrooms.
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Washington Middle School’s Trindi Alvizo one of only 47 teachers nationwide honored by Read 180.
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The Girls on the Run (GOTR) program launched for the first time at McClure Elementary School earlier this spring.
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Lesli Badillo, a recent graduate of Davis High School, won first prize in the WAEF’s 2025 art contest.
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At the end of May, Davis High School hosted its 52nd Annual Awards for Academic Excellence ceremony.
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Davis and Eisenhower earned top honors at the Yakima Valley Sports Awards on June 11.
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Garfield students stepped up as environmental champions by embracing Plastic Free Lunch Day (PFLD).
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The Yakima School District honors the diverse achievements and unique journeys of our graduating students.
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As we celebrate recent graduates, we're excited to highlight SchoolLinks for post-high school planning.
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Several graduating Yakima School District seniors will attend some of the nation's most prestigious universities this fall.
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