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April 2026 Bond
The proposed April 2026 bond would replace two 60+ year old schools to improve safety, security, and function. It would also make improvements across the district to schools, playgrounds, and athletic facilities. Click here to learn more.
Thank You, Voters!
A heartfelt thank you to the Yakima School District community! Preliminary results show strong support for our educational levy measure (63.89% YES). Your vote is an investment in our students' future and ensures continued excellence in learning.
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Student Senators visit the Capitol to experience leadership and civic engagement firsthand.
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Franklin students place second nationally in TSA vlogging competition at 2025 conference in Nashville.
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Hands-on salmon dissection engages Franklin middle schoolers in real-world environmental science learning.
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For Native American Heritage Month, GEAR UP hosted a special STEM Symposium.
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Franklin Middle School's annual Turkey Bingo event successfully brought together 221 community members.
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Yakima School District middle school students experience college tours, space science, and career exploration.
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Yakima School District’s four middle schools receive new volleyball uniforms through JJ Watt Foundation.
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Roots to Wings program connects Yakima students with healthcare careers through hands-on experiences.
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The Franklin Middle School community collected over 1,000 donated food items for Rod's House.
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In March, middle school students received the opportunity to hit the slopes with the Learn to Ski program.
April's Word Of The Month: Innovative (Innovador)
Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work together as families, friends, communities, neighbors, and nations.
Innovative (Innovador): Promoting inventive and original thinking to solve problems and improve situations.