
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's ALMOST time for ✨SPIRIT WEEK✨
💫Monday October 6th - Mission: Comfy
💫Tuesday October 7th - Shining Stars
💫Wednesday October 8th - Wacky Wednesday
💫Thursday October 9th - Time Travel
💫Friday October 10th - Future Friday
💫Monday October 6th - Mission: Comfy
💫Tuesday October 7th - Shining Stars
💫Wednesday October 8th - Wacky Wednesday
💫Thursday October 9th - Time Travel
💫Friday October 10th - Future Friday


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
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
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


REMINDER: Students in Grades K-8 eat for FREE! To view the menus: 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
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/191/Tenino/6002353/2526_Bus_Routes.xlsx


✨Retiree Spotlight - Mrs. Denise Rodriguez✨
Mrs. Rodriguez has worked in Tenino for 2️⃣6️⃣ years! She started her career in Hawaii before coming to Tenino.
She’s looking forward to having morning coffee on the deck with her husband and spending more time with their 5 grandkids. Denise is excited to travel anytime during the year and one of her goals is to join a quilting guild. She’s going to miss the kids getting her humor and the faces they make!
Thank you for your dedication to Tenino for so many years. We will miss you but wish you all the best in your retirement!


TES Point Defiance Zoo takeover was a success!!
A huge THANK YOU to the 85+ amazing chaperones who volunteered alongside our dedicated staff to make our school-wide field trip to Point Defiance Zoo such an incredible day! Your time, energy, and support made this educational adventure possible for ALL of our students. We couldn't have done it without you!









ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS!
IMPORTANT CISPUS MEETING TONIGHT - May 14th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: TMS Library
Who Should Attend: ALL parents of upcoming 6th graders
This meeting will provide essential information about the Cispus Outdoor Education Program for next year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this important 6th grade experience!

🍩VIP Breakfast🍩
Friday May 9th
7:30-8:15AM
Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, etc. Each student can bring up to two VIP's!


TES SPRING BOOK FAIR!
March 26th & 27th - Wednesday & Thursday, During Conference Times.
Set up an eWallet for your student!
Create a digital money in an eWallet so that your student can shop at the fair with ease!
This will help eliminate any worry for students/parents of losing or forgetting money.
Students will pick out their items, bring to register to look up their name to see their balance and check out easily. See scholastic.com to set up!


Join us for the 5th grade concert:
UNDER THE OCEAN
Tuesday, March 18th
7:00 PM
🐡🌊🐙🐚
Our talented 5th graders have been working hard to prepare this spectacular underwater-themed concert! Come enjoy their beautiful music and celebrate their accomplishments.
We look forward to seeing you there!


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!!


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!


Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday and Read Across America Day on
Monday, March 3rd!


LAST CHANCE!!
Please remind your student to look through the Lost & Found before all remaining items are donated this Friday, February 28th!


On behalf of the Tenino School District, we want to celebrate and thank Bus Driver, Richard Wells for FORTY-TWO YEARS of service to Tenino students!!
Richard served in the military and was a fire chief for many years. He began his bus driving days on September 1, 1982 and retired last month on December 31, 2024! Thank you Richard for so many wonderful years of service to our students and community. Enjoy your retirement!



Thank you Tenino School Board Director Adam Barr for taking time to visit and see all the wonderful things happening at Tenino Elementary School.


SAVE THE DATE - FEB 26TH - TES 4TH GRADE CONCERT! @Tenino Night of the Arts! Watch for more details!


TES 2024-2025 YEAR BOOKS! Online Purchases are available now!
Go to: jostensyearbooks.com
