Tenino Elementary

February is Love the Bus Month, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people who make the journey to and from school safe, fun, and possible every single day.
From the early morning pre-trip inspections to the final "see you tomorrow" at the last stop, our bus drivers are the unsung heroes of the school day. They are the first friendly faces our students see in the morning and the ones who ensure a safe ride home.

How can you participate?

💛 Say Thank You: A simple wave or a "have a great day" goes a long way.
💛 Write a Note: Have your student draw a picture or write a thank-you card for their driver.
💛 Safety First: Remind your kids about bus safety to make the driver's job a little easier.

Let’s give a huge shout-out to the wheels that keep our community moving. We love our First Student bus drivers! 🚌✨

8 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that there will be No School next Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day.

8 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, February 4th 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

17 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, February 4th 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

30 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Friday, January 23rd is our Semester 1 break and students will be dismissed early!

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

30 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Tenino Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

about 1 month ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, January 14th 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

about 1 month ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Tenino Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

about 1 month ago, Crystal Hedden

A huge thank you to our amazing local firefighters of South Thurston Fire & EMS who delivered jackets and shoes to TES for students in need! Your generosity and kindness mean the world to our school community. Thank you for keeping our kids warm this winter and for always going above and beyond to serve our community. We are so grateful to have heroes like you looking out for our kids! ❤️🚒

2 months ago, Kristen Julsrud

❄️Winter Break & Weather Reminders❄️

📆Winter Break Dates: Winter Break begins next Monday, December 22nd and goes through Friday, January 2nd.

🎒Students and Staff return to school on Monday, January 5th.

❄️Weather Reminders: It seems that the cold weather is here to stay for a bit so we wanted to remind our families of a few things to keep in mind.

🗓Read our 2025-2026 Inclement Weather Bulletin >> https://app.smore.com/n/2hegb
✅Stay informed by checking our website, social media, and Skyward for weather updates and school closures/delays. ✅Please ensure that your contact information is current and up-to-date in Skyward to ensure you are receiving notifications and communication.
✅Encourage students to dress appropriately for the chilly weather and be cautious for possible icy conditions during drop-off and pick-up. Have a great break and stay safe and warm, Tenino!

2 months ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, December 10th 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

2 months ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that this coming Wednesday, Nov. 26th is an early dismissal day and there will be no school on Nov. 27 & 28 for Thanksgiving Break!

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!

3 months ago, Crystal Hedden

Last week our schools honored our Veterans through music, ceremony and heartfelt gestures.

Click on the link to watch a video of the many different ways Veterans were honored.

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3 months ago, Pattey Hoff

As a friendly reminder, in observance of Veterans Day there will be no school next Tuesday, November 11th. Thank you for all who served!

4 months ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, November 5th 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

4 months ago, Crystal Hedden

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

4 months ago, Crystal Hedden

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

4 months ago, Crystal Hedden

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.

4 months ago, Pattey Hoff

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

4 months ago, Crystal Hedden

Just a friendly reminder that Fall Conferences are next Tuesday - Friday (10/28-10/31). We will follow our early dismissal schedule on those days! *Also, there will be NO Parkside Preschool, Tuesday - Friday.

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

4 months ago, Crystal Hedden