Tenino School District -

#NationalPrincipalAppreciationMonth Spotlight - - Mr. Williams, principal at Parkside Elementary!

"His leadership, kindness, and steady presence have made such a lasting impact on the students, staff, and families in our community. It’s clear when you walk through Parkside’s halls that he’s built more than a school — he’s built a community. From greeting students by name each morning to supporting teachers in creative, meaningful ways, Mr. Williams models what true leadership in education looks like." - Wayne and Alexander

Don't forget to set your clocks back 1-hour this Sunday, Nov. 2nd

This is a friendly reminder that students in Grades K-8 eat for FREE! This includes both Breakfast and Lunch!
To view menus: https://teninosd.nutrislice.com/menu

The 4th grade scientists at TES have been learning all about the inner workings of living things throughout the month of October. First, they completed an investigation that inspected several types of flowers in classrooms where they learned how to identify a variety of plant structures. Then, with the support of over 20 family members and THS high school students, nearly 100 4th grade students gathered in the MP room in small groups to dissect squids under the direction of their teachers, Tim Edmonds, Annika Johanson, Becki Perez and Mishauna Ricker. This is a core memory for Tenino Tigers and this year's students did a fantastic job of being focused and responsible scientists through the entire experience.

#NationalPrincipalAppreciationMonth Spotlight - - Mr. H aka Mr. Hodgson, principal at Tenino Middle School!

"Rand is a compassionate and understanding principal. He leads with grace and understanding. He is thoughtful in his responses to difficult situations and always puts students first, which is a key in strong leaders." - Mrs. Hocutt

"Mr. Hodgson is a genuine person who invests in knowing his students and doing everything in his power to support their educational needs. " Mr. Bowerly

Let's finish #NationalPrincipalAppreciationMonth strong!! Up first, Mrs. Van De Wege at Tenino Elementary!

"Jen has an infectious smile and constant positive attitude. She is organized and collaborates with all the staff to create as equitable an environment as possible. She is a fearless leader who tackles problems big and small, and she wants to see everyone succeed - staff and students alike. " - Mrs. Leao

This is for the Parents/Guardians of children who will start kindergarten in the fall of 2026 or 2027 and who live in the Tenino School District.

TSD is looking for Substitute Custodians!

Apply Below:
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/Tenino/opening/141117

This is a friendly reminder that there will be No School on Friday for our District In-Service day!

Beaver Bash is back!! Join us on Friday, Oct. 10th from 5:45 to 6:45pm for food, games face painting, photo booth, school spirit giveaways and more!

Celebrating Traditions and Strengthening Relationships within the Community

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, October 8th is an ACT Early Dismissal Day!

Dismissal Times are as follows:

Parkside Elementary: Dismiss at 11:30am
Tenino Elementary: Dismiss at 11:40am
Tenino Middle School: Dismiss at 11:45am
Tenino High School: Dismiss at 11:50am

It's National Custodian Day!! We are grateful for our amazing team of custodians across the district! Thank you for keeping our schools clean and safe for our students!

It was a full house at our September School Board Meeting this week! We got to welcome several new staff to the district!

Welcome to Tenino!

Craig Conger - Food Service Worker
Jenelle Warren - District Nurse
Leah Gamino- nurse assistant
Megan Severse- SLPA

Parkside Elementary

Drew Hart - Learning Support Paraeducator
Ally Vestal - Leave Replacement for L. Johnson (Kindergarten)

Tenino Elementary

Rebecca Cook - Learning Support Special Education Teacher
Rebecca Perez - 4th Grade Teacher
Christian Tonkinson - 3rd Grade Teacher
Shannon Minerich - Learning Support Paraeducator
Mikayla Larsen - Learning Support Paraeducator
Kimmy Wilson - Student Success Support Specialist

Tenino Middle School

Savannah Harris - Learning Support Paraeducator
Bobby Wigren - Learning Support Paraeducator
Denise Tiedeman - Learning Support Paraeducator
Erin Wesly - Learning Support Paraeducator

Tenino High School

Catherine (Katie) Uy - Math Teacher
Anna Cinqmars - Learning Support Paraeducator
Diane Mortensen - Learning Support Paraeducator
Judea Murphy - Learning Support Paraeducator

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, September 17th is an ACT Early Dismissal Day!

Dismissal Times are as follows:

Parkside Elementary: Dismiss at 11:30am
Tenino Elementary: Dismiss at 11:40am
Tenino Middle School: Dismiss at 11:45am
Tenino High School: Dismiss at 11:50am

The Tenino School District is proud to be partnering with Sodexo to offer quality, child nutrition for our students. Take a look at the updated menus and be on the look out for more information in the coming days!

https://teninosd.nutrislice.com/menu

Bus Routes for the 2025-2026 School Year are now posted!!

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/191/Tenino/6002353/2526_Bus_Routes.xlsx

Mrs. Suydam has worked in Tenino since 1995 where she began as a student helper. The following year, she spent some time as a part time school secretary and sub before moving into a full time school secretary position, where she has been ever since! Mrs. Suydam says that it has been an honor to be a part of so many students going through the school all these years. She’s going to miss watching the growth that happens in middle school, although sometimes difficult, it’s an amazing transformation. Her plans for retirement and the future include travel, family, friends, fun, and relaxation! We wish you all the best in this next phase of life!🫶🌿✈️

✨Retiree Spotlight - Ms. Teresa Stephens✨ Ms. Stephens has worked in Tenino for 2️⃣6️⃣ years, currently serving as our Director of Food Services. She will miss the kids and staff but especially her team! Teresa is planning to move to Montana to be with family and 2 new great grandbabies. Congratulations Teresa and thank you for so many years of dedication to our students and community. Wishing you all the best (and grandbaby snuggles) in your retirement. 🫶👣