Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open At YSD For The Upcoming School Year - 03/27/26

YAKIMA, WA — The Yakima School District has opened kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming school year and invites families to begin the process for children who will be 5 years old by August 31.

Starting kindergarten is a meaningful milestone for both children and families. Enrolling early gives families time to prepare for the transition, from establishing routines to becoming familiar with their child’s school. It also ensures families receive important updates, school information, and next steps well before the first day.

Completing enrollment this spring can provide peace of mind heading into the summer months. With school plans already in place, families can focus on enjoying the season while knowing their child is ready for the year ahead.

Early enrollment also allows schools to prepare classrooms, staffing, and student supports to best meet the needs of incoming students, helping create a smooth and welcoming start for every child.

Families are encouraged to enroll at their neighborhood school, where they can connect directly with school staff and begin building a relationship with their child’s school community. Families may also complete enrollment online at ysd7.org/enrollment or visit Student Enrollment Services at 104 N 4th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902.

Families who would like support with the enrollment process are invited to attend the district’s Family Enrollment Night on April 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Davis High School, where staff will be available to assist with enrollment and answer questions.

For additional support, families may contact Student Enrollment Services at 509-573-7021 or visit the office at 104 N 4th Ave in Yakima.

The Yakima School District looks forward to welcoming its newest students and partnering with families as they begin this important step in their child’s educational journey.

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Community Faith Organizations Unite To Beautify Yakima School District Elementary Schools - 03/10/26

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YAKIMA, WA — Yakima School District is proud to recognize and thank 72 regional faith-based organizations that are coming together in a powerful show of service to support local elementary schools on Saturday, March 14, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

More than 150 volunteers will dedicate three hours of hands-on service to help beautify and refresh school campuses across the district. Volunteer teams will be working at the following elementary schools: Adams, Martin Luther King Jr., Barge Lincoln, Roosevelt, McKinley, and Ridgeview.

Throughout the afternoon, volunteers will assist with a variety of projects, including planting new greenery, spreading bark, painting playground areas, and completing general campus clean-up and beautification tasks. These efforts help create welcoming, well-cared-for learning environments for students, staff, and families.

“This collaborative effort is a powerful testament to the deep, long-standing relationship between our district and the dedicated faith-based organizations in Yakima,” said Omar Santoy, Executive Director of Student Services for Yakima School District. “Their service goes beyond physical improvements; it reinforces the sense of community and pride that creates welcoming, well-cared-for learning environments for all our students.”

In total, the effort represents hundreds of service hours devoted to enhancing school spaces that serve students every day. District leaders emphasized that the impact goes beyond physical improvements, highlighting the sense of partnership and community pride created through the collaboration.

Yakima School District extends sincere gratitude to every volunteer and organization participating in this effort and recognizes their generosity, teamwork, and dedication to students and schools in Yakima.