Walter Strom Middle School

Reminder that there's no school tomorrow, Monday November 11th, in observance of Veteran's Day. We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment. Thank you for your service.

Spirit Week: We will be celebrating spirit week Monday, Sept. 30th through Oct. 4th. Here are the themes for each day - Monday, 9/30: Zoom Day (Professional on top, casual on the bottom) or wear blue. Tuesday, 10/1 : Beachwear or wear white. Wednesday, 10/2: Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students or Wildcat Colors. Thursday, 10/3: Adam Sandler Day or wear green. Friday, 10/4: Through the decades- dress as any decade or wear red.

Dear Cle Elum-Roslyn School Community, at approximately 7:20 AM, the fire alarms at the High School and music room were activated. The fire department responded within minutes. It was quickly determined that the cause of the activation was as a result of increased water pressure, causing the dry sprinkler system to trip in the music room. Custodial staff were eventually able to drain off excess water pressure and reset the system. This process took approximately 25 minutes and the fire alarms did deactivate at approximately 7:45 AM. Most students had not arrived at school at this time. At no point were any students or staff placed at any risk. We wish to thank our fire department partners for their prompt response. - Cle Elum-Roslyn School District

Please Note: Open House/Curriculum Night for all schools has been updated to run from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and not 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM as previously posted. We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to seeing you there!

The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District is partnering with Whole Health Pharmacy for our annual flu shot clinic. Open to staff, students and families during Open House Night on Wednesday, Sept. 18th - 4:30pm-6:30pm - located in the Elementary/Middle School Zen Den. Parent or guardian must be present for immunization. Free with insurance card. $35 out of pocket cost without insurance. For more information, email connect@wholehealth-rx.com, or call 509-925-6800.

Join us for the District-Wide Open House this Wednesday, September 18th, from 5:15PM to 7:15PM! Get to know your child's teachers, explore classrooms, and learn about the exciting programs and opportunities available at our schools. It's a great chance to connect with other parents and community members. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dear Parents/Guardians, as we prepare for our upcoming school photo day, we want to remind you of our policy regarding student attire for official photos. To maintain a uniform and professional appearance in our school records, we ask that students refrain from wearing hats, decorations, costumes, face coverings, or glasses (unless prescribed for vision purposes) during their school photos. Additionally, all clothing, hats, and other items must feature school-appropriate language and imagery. This policy applies to all official school photos, including those taken for ASB cards and the yearbook. If your student or you would like an individual photo with any of these items (such as a hat or costume) for personal use, you may request a second photo be taken with the photographer. Please note that these second photos will not be included in the yearbook or ASB card but can be purchased separately for your own collection. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a consistent and respectful image in our school publications. Thank you, and we look forward to capturing your student's best smile!

Dear Parents/Guardians, if you haven't already, please be sure to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application. This may qualify you for: free or reduced-price meals, Summer EBT benefits, reduced fees for other programs and activities, and help secure funding for your school district. For more information, please read the following letter at this link: https://5il.co/2w2bh . The Free & Reduced Application can be found on our Food Services webpage: https://www.cersd.org/page/food-services/

We had a fantastic first week of school! The energy and excitement were felt throughout the classrooms as students settled in for a new year of learning and growth. A big thank you to our staff and families for helping make it a smooth start. We’re excited for the great year ahead!

Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Cheer is excited to announce that we are doing a fall Mini Cheer camp for grades Kindergarten thru 6th Grade! Practices will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, and Thursday, September 12th. Your child will get a chance to perform their routine at the September 13th Home Football Game during half time. Each child that participates will receive a T-Shirt and a Cheer Bow. The cost per child is $50.00. Registration and payment will be done completely online this year. If you are unable to pay online, please reach out and email us at greenek@cersd.org, or graya@cersd.org. Registration will close Tuesday, September 3rd. To sign your child up, please click the link below. We look forward to working with you, Go Warriors! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx3cxxO6IgJsTQ4yFojutevr4Rec7XahuszMoaXfOdKtbSuw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Reminder: Tomorrow, August 20th, there will be New Student Enrollment Assistance available at Walter Strom Middle School from 3:00pm to 6:00pm if you need help enrolling your child in Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. Appointments can also be made after August 20th with our Registrar, Andrea Sweet. Please call (509) 852-4838, or email studentenrollment@cersd.org if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Still needing childhood immunizations before the first day of school? We are hosting a FREE immunization clinic that will have all childhood immunizations available for FREE on August 28th from 4-7pm. This includes the 7th grade Tdap immunization as well as the preschool, TK and Kindy immunizations such as DTaP, Polio, MMR and Varicella. Open to all students, families and the community. Other immunizations are available for those who would like them. No appointment needed. Reminder that all school required immunizations and emergency care plans are required BEFORE attendance on the first day of school. For more questions, please email: nursesd@cersd.org.

Dear Cle Elum-Roslyn School Community: You may notice increased activity around our schools, particularly at the High School and in the parking lot. The US Forest Service is mobilizing fire crews to assist with the recent fires and establishing an incident command post on our campus. This will include tents on campus and parked equipment to support our firefighter crews. They will be staging over the next 3-4 days, and are expected to be on campus for a couple of weeks. At this time, we do not see them intermingling with our students when school begins, but we will keep you in the loop as we approach the start of school. Our beautiful campus is conducive to camping, while not athletics. As a designated Red Cross facility, the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District has supported the Forest Service in the past, and we are happy to assist. We will keep you informed of any changes. If you have any questions, please contact the district office at 509-852-4819. Thank you for your understanding and support.

If you need assistance enrolling your child in Cle Elum-Roslyn School District, help is available at Walter Strom Middle School on Tuesday, August 20th, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, or by appointment after August 20th with the Registrar, Andrea Sweet. Please call (509) 852-4838, or email studentenrollment@cersd.org if you would like to make an appointment.

This is a friendly reminder that all schools are on a Half Day Early Release schedule today, June 12th. The Elementary School will be released at 12:25pm. and the Middle and High Schools will be released at 12:30pm. Buses will be running on an early release time as well. If you have any questions, please call your school's main office. Happy Last Day of School!!

BUS TAG RETURN - Please have your student(s) turn in their SMARTtag badge(s) into either their school office or the school bus on the last day of school. It's crucial to ensure all SMARTtag badges are returned promptly so that the Transportation Department can manage inventory effectively and make necessary adjustments. Keeping track of these badges helps in maintaining the system's efficiency and ensures a smooth transition when students return in the fall. If a student will not be here on the last day of school, or will not be riding the bus, please return badges into the office on the student's last day of school. Thank you to all of our families for your support and cooperation!

Bus Tag Return Announcement - Please have your student(s) turn in their SMARTtag badge(s) into either their school office or the school bus by their last day of school. It's crucial to ensure all SMARTtag badges are returned promptly so that the Transportation Department can manage inventory effectively and make necessary adjustments. Keeping track of these badges helps in maintaining the system's efficiency and ensures a smooth transition when students return in the fall. Thank you for your cooperation!

End-of-Year Concerts for HS and MS Band and Choir are this week! The High School will be performing on Wednesday, May 29th, and the Middle School will be on Thursday, May 30th. Call time for students is at 6:30 PM. Doors will also open at 6:30 PM for parents and family to come in and find seats. We look forward to seeing our students show off their hard work and talent!

Reminder that there's no school tomorrow, Monday May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. However, we invite our families to join our local VFW for a small Memorial Day Dedication to honor and remember those who gave their lives to serve our country. This year’s presentation will be at 11:00am, Monday, May 27th, at the Roslyn Cemetery: Memorial Rd, Roslyn, WA 98941.

Wishing all of our families a fun and safe long weekend! There will be no school Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.