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. 🫶👣
Two Tenino High School athletes were finalists for The Chronicle's 2024-2025 Athletes of the Year and were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, June 3rd at the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center in Chehalis. Austin Gonia was a finalist for Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The Chronicle stated, "Gonia was a vital part of Tenino's turnaround as he scored 19.1 points and added 8.6 rebounds per game while also averaging 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game." Carson Schall was a finalist for Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year. The Chronicle stated, "Schall won both hurdles races at Districts before placing third in both events at the State meet in Yakima a week later." Congratulations to Austin and Carson.
~Retiree Spotlight~
Colleen Taylor has been teaching for 36 years and 31 years have been at Parkside Elementary! Mrs. Taylor will miss working with the kids and making a difference in their lives. She will also miss her Parkside family but plans to fill her time with family, traveling, camping and more family time!
Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for so many years dedicated to our students and the Tenino community! Wishing you all the best in this next phase of life.
Congratulations to Tenino Track & Field Athlete Carson Schall who last Friday won first place in the 110m Hurdles at the 59th Shaner Invitational at Tumwater High School. This moment was extra special to Carson because his father won the same event at the Shaner Invitational 30 years prior while running for Yelm High School.
While Carson was the only Tenino track athlete at the Shaner Invite, Tenino track athletes competed at other meets on May 9th at the Spudder Track & Field Classic, the Freshman Invitational on May 10th and at the 1A Evergreen Non-Qualifier in Rochester on May 14th.
Track & Field isn't just about winning - it's about growth. Every race, every jump, every throw is a chance to beat your own best, to push past limits and set personal or season records. A PR or SR is proof of dedication, hard work and resilience. Victory isn't always about crossing the line first or standing on the podium - sometimes, it's knowing you improved. That feeling of surpassing your previous best? It's unmatched.
The following Tenino Track & Field athletes hit a PR or SR this past week: Samantha Smith, Brynn Williams, Ashton Moore, Weston Wachter-Parent, Hudson Thoren, Molly Nicholson, Darien Nelson, Cody Smith, Dawson Williams, Felix Fairbanks, Wyatt Sweet, Athena Causland and Carson Schall.
Congratulations!! The thrill of improvement, the satisfaction of knowing you left everything on the track and field, is something no one can take away from you. Keep chasing those PRs!
A friendly reminder that this Wednesday, May 14th is an ACT Early Dismissal day! Students will be released following the schedule below:
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
Have a great day!
Our April School Board meeting was hosted by Tenino Middle School! Mr. H chose to recognize two volunteers that spend countless hours volunteering at TMS, whether it's running copies or prepping for a science lab, they always show up. A big thank you to Tiffany Dickman and Michele Humble! You both are appreciated more than you know!
We had the pleasure of hearing from Mr. Harrington about the Digi-skills and Multimedia classes in addition to the amazing success of the Esports program! We also got to hear from Mrs. Rankel and a few of her students about their experience in the Student Green Congress last month, held at Evergreen State College.
Thank you for hosting Mr. H and team!
We're hiring for Summer Casual Labor!!
The Tenino School District is looking for individuals over the age of 18 who would like to be part of our maintenance, facilities and field operations team to support the completion of summer projects. Employment is available beginning now through September 15, 2025.
Apply here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/Tenino/opening/106652
Belated Shout Out!!
April was #OccupationalTherapyMonth! Join us in celebrating our amazing Occupational Therapist, Mrs. Ashley Mbabazi! We honor her vital profession and the meaningful differences it makes in the lives of our students everyday! Thank you for choosing Tenino!
Tenino High School Drama Department Presents:
"NO SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE"
By: Bryan Starchman
Come out to THS next Thursday (5/1), Friday (5/2), or Saturday (5/3) and catch a show!
House opens at 6:30pm and the performance begins at 7pm
Tickets are $8
Happy National Volunteer Week! We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and work of all our volunteers! The impact that you have on our students and community are significant! Thank you for all you do!
PARKING LOT SAFETY
Our maintenance team was hard at work this morning installing a speed bump in the Tenino Elementary School parking lot. The safety of our students, staff, and community is of utmost importance to us and we appreciate your cooperation in keeping arrival and pick up procedures safe for everyone!
Last week, fifteen of Mrs. Rankel’s 7th Grade Science Students showcased their insights on the Scatter Creek Watershed and the headwaters of the Chehalis River Basin, during the 32nd Annual Student GREEN Congress at Evergreen State College. Students monitored the water quality of Scatter Creek and the Mill Pond in both October and February. They presented their findings to experts in water quality and students from grades 3 to 8 across Western Washington. Additionally, they participated in workshops learning a variety of ways to be good stewards of nature and our environment.
To learn more about the Student Green Congress, visit: https://southsoundgreen.org/home/field-and-classroom-experiences/student-green-congress/
For the second year in a row, several artists from THS have entered work into the ESD Regional Art Show and Competition!
Hailey Creekpaum
Eden Rush - "Leave me with the blues"
Kendellyn Brown - "Artists Room"
Asher Snyder - "The flower I am"
Phoenix Moir
Zoey Hanbaum - "Green dude"
Eva Wegeleben - "Bumble bean"
Lilyanna Sanders - "Stress Relief"
Congratulations to the students and of course THS Art Teacher, Ms. Ella Caplan!
This week is Education Support Professionals Appreciation!!! We are incredibly thankful for our Secretaries & Clerical staff, Paraeducators, Maintenance, Technology, Custodial, Food Service and Nursing staff!!
Without you, our days wouldn't run as smoothly as they do! You are the glue that holds us all together!!
This is a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, March 14th. This was a scheduled weather make-up day that we didn't have to utilize. Have a great weekend!
Spring snuck up on us quickly! Don't forget to set your clocks forward 1-hour on Sunday!
A friendly reminder that today, Wed. March 5th is an ACT Early Dismissal day!
Students will be released following the schedule below:
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
Have a great day!
Every year for the months of February, March, April, and May, each school hosts a school board meeting! Parkside kicked us off this year at our February meeting last week and we had the cutest group of Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) students that led us in the flag salute with their teacher, Mrs. Holly Johnson!
Similar to our regular board meetings, each Principal chooses a community partner to honor at the meeting. Parkside chose to recognize Gaylen and Carol Wood of South Sound Reading Foundation. The Wood's and SSRF have been supporting Tenino students for nearly 20 years and have put thousands of books into our students hands. Thank you Gaylen, Carol, and South Sound Reading Foundation for your unwavering support of Tenino students!
Next month, our meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Van De Wege and crew at Tenino Elementary!
Congratulations to the Tenino Varsity Boys Basketball team for making it to the State Tournament for the second year in row!! They will be headed up north to Wenatchee High School to face the Chelan Mountain Goats tomorrow, March 1 at 10:00am. Good Luck, Beavers!
