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July 2025 Community Newsletter
The Yakima School District’s latest community newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates on our strategic plan refresh, upcoming events, community resources, and a special message from the Yakima School Board President about district funding and planning.
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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.
Upcoming Events
YSD Stories
![Barge's Fall Festival Brings Festive Fun for Students and Families!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731522896/yakimaschoolsorg/vfqx8xwxvlw1s4rwcjpd/286A6830.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731522896/yakimaschoolsorg/vfqx8xwxvlw1s4rwcjpd/286A6830.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731522896/yakimaschoolsorg/vfqx8xwxvlw1s4rwcjpd/286A6830.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731522896/yakimaschoolsorg/vfqx8xwxvlw1s4rwcjpd/286A6830.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731522896/yakimaschoolsorg/vfqx8xwxvlw1s4rwcjpd/286A6830.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731522896/yakimaschoolsorg/vfqx8xwxvlw1s4rwcjpd/286A6830.jpg","width":2200}])
Barge-Lincoln's Fall Festival brought students and families together for an evening of games, activities, and festive fun!
![First Day Of School At Barge Lincoln Elementary!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724359355/yakimaschoolsorg/ycqemy1txn6uofe88jfx/BargeFirstDayOfSchoolPhotoGrids8_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724359355/yakimaschoolsorg/ycqemy1txn6uofe88jfx/BargeFirstDayOfSchoolPhotoGrids8_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724359355/yakimaschoolsorg/ycqemy1txn6uofe88jfx/BargeFirstDayOfSchoolPhotoGrids8_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724359355/yakimaschoolsorg/ycqemy1txn6uofe88jfx/BargeFirstDayOfSchoolPhotoGrids8_1.png","width":1080}])
Barge-Lincoln's first day was a true team effort, with staff welcoming students, helping families, and even Superintendent Greene riding the bus to school with students to kick off the year!
![Families Gain Information at Resource Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724174194/yakimaschoolsorg/diuqyoj1vqjrm7xohtqr/IMG_20240530_181710818_HDR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724174194/yakimaschoolsorg/diuqyoj1vqjrm7xohtqr/IMG_20240530_181710818_HDR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724174194/yakimaschoolsorg/diuqyoj1vqjrm7xohtqr/IMG_20240530_181710818_HDR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724174194/yakimaschoolsorg/diuqyoj1vqjrm7xohtqr/IMG_20240530_181710818_HDR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724174194/yakimaschoolsorg/diuqyoj1vqjrm7xohtqr/IMG_20240530_181710818_HDR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724174194/yakimaschoolsorg/diuqyoj1vqjrm7xohtqr/IMG_20240530_181710818_HDR.jpg","width":2200}])
Local agencies provided information for Yakima families and students at our 3rd annual resource fair.
![Bobcats Sparkle with Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718640982/yakimaschoolsorg/xxe00nvqimaprebe8npw/286A0161.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718640982/yakimaschoolsorg/xxe00nvqimaprebe8npw/286A0161.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718640982/yakimaschoolsorg/xxe00nvqimaprebe8npw/286A0161.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718640982/yakimaschoolsorg/xxe00nvqimaprebe8npw/286A0161.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718640982/yakimaschoolsorg/xxe00nvqimaprebe8npw/286A0161.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718640982/yakimaschoolsorg/xxe00nvqimaprebe8npw/286A0161.jpg","width":2200}])
Barge Lincoln held a colorful fundraiser during Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week
![The Early Bird Gets the Worm (of Knowledge!)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714668472/yakimaschoolsorg/smptdjbhctaliae0ihpb/Photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714668472/yakimaschoolsorg/smptdjbhctaliae0ihpb/Photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714668472/yakimaschoolsorg/smptdjbhctaliae0ihpb/Photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714668472/yakimaschoolsorg/smptdjbhctaliae0ihpb/Photo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714668472/yakimaschoolsorg/smptdjbhctaliae0ihpb/Photo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714668472/yakimaschoolsorg/smptdjbhctaliae0ihpb/Photo.jpg","width":2200}])
Check out these proactive students who took advantage of a 2-hour late start
![Melodies of Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714668327/yakimaschoolsorg/pm9vrk4j4rnol1b39mer/BLESPBISRewards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714668327/yakimaschoolsorg/pm9vrk4j4rnol1b39mer/BLESPBISRewards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714668327/yakimaschoolsorg/pm9vrk4j4rnol1b39mer/BLESPBISRewards.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714668327/yakimaschoolsorg/pm9vrk4j4rnol1b39mer/BLESPBISRewards.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714668327/yakimaschoolsorg/pm9vrk4j4rnol1b39mer/BLESPBISRewards.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714668327/yakimaschoolsorg/pm9vrk4j4rnol1b39mer/BLESPBISRewards.jpg","width":1936}])
Barge Lincoln students are learning new skills with their PBIS rewards!
![Winter Coat Donation Brings Warmth and Smiles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706641089/yakimaschoolsorg/gfrghszjmfhnnangorfy/unnamed14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706641089/yakimaschoolsorg/gfrghszjmfhnnangorfy/unnamed14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706641089/yakimaschoolsorg/gfrghszjmfhnnangorfy/unnamed14.jpg","width":689}])
A national law firm recently donated winter coats to Barge-Lincoln Elementary students!
![Barge Lincoln Bobcats Show Small Acts of Kindness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706545384/yakimaschoolsorg/ep1uqlqzgg3gsmvuuxgn/1704998967244.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706545384/yakimaschoolsorg/ep1uqlqzgg3gsmvuuxgn/1704998967244.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706545384/yakimaschoolsorg/ep1uqlqzgg3gsmvuuxgn/1704998967244.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706545384/yakimaschoolsorg/ep1uqlqzgg3gsmvuuxgn/1704998967244.jpg","width":1170}])
Barge-Lincoln staff and students left a positive impression on Superintendent Greene during his latest site visit.
![Former Student Donates Beanies to Barge-Lincoln Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705439180/yakimaschoolsorg/fikf13tzzv8blrb1oyk3/MEspinozabeaniedonation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705439180/yakimaschoolsorg/fikf13tzzv8blrb1oyk3/MEspinozabeaniedonation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705439180/yakimaschoolsorg/fikf13tzzv8blrb1oyk3/MEspinozabeaniedonation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705439180/yakimaschoolsorg/fikf13tzzv8blrb1oyk3/MEspinozabeaniedonation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1705439180/yakimaschoolsorg/fikf13tzzv8blrb1oyk3/MEspinozabeaniedonation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1705439180/yakimaschoolsorg/fikf13tzzv8blrb1oyk3/MEspinozabeaniedonation.jpg","width":2200}])
Former student, Mayra Espinoza, donated 200 beanies to our students.
![Christmas Dinner Boxes Donated to Barge-Lincoln Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705438810/yakimaschoolsorg/vxuwfewuejhlwfcxm3ja/AmericanRockProducts2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705438810/yakimaschoolsorg/vxuwfewuejhlwfcxm3ja/AmericanRockProducts2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705438810/yakimaschoolsorg/vxuwfewuejhlwfcxm3ja/AmericanRockProducts2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705438810/yakimaschoolsorg/vxuwfewuejhlwfcxm3ja/AmericanRockProducts2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1705438810/yakimaschoolsorg/vxuwfewuejhlwfcxm3ja/AmericanRockProducts2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1705438810/yakimaschoolsorg/vxuwfewuejhlwfcxm3ja/AmericanRockProducts2.jpg","width":2200}])
Twenty-five Barge-Lincoln families received Christmas dinner boxes donated by local companies.
July's Word Of The Month: Capable (Capaz)
Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work together as families, friends, communities, neighbors, and nations.
Capable (Capaz): Fostering a belief in one's abilities and potential to achieve success.