We are excited and hope that you are as well!
With cold and flu season in full swing, our district nurses wanted to share guidelines from OSPI to help families during this time. This information is intended as general guidance. Schools, healthcare providers, or the health department may advise differently based on individual circumstances.
Our Holiday Store opens Monday, December 1st! If you wish to donate funds to help other students purchase gifts for their family, you may write “donation” on your student’s envelope. You may pay with cash or a check; please make checks payable to NMFE PTG or visit the link https://myschool.kidskastle.com/nineelm to purchase a gift card to donate.
We are also looking for volunteers to help students shop the week of December 1-5. You can sign up here - https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4DA8A62DAAFAC43-60479678-holiday
Please join our PTG for a meeting tonight, October 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Childcare will be provided in the gym, and the meeting will take place in the band room.
We will be discussing the Harvest Festival, Trunk or Treat, and other upcoming events. Fall treats are encouraged— we can’t wait to see you there!
-Nine Mile Falls Elementary
Nine Mile Families and Community members - We are looking for Nine Mile residents to join our Capital Levy Planning Team.
Your voice matters!
If you are interested, please fill out this short Google Form (https://forms.gle/dRdFzdJJkphmFiec7) and Jeff Baerwald will be reaching out to you.
Our first meeting is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6pm in the Lakeside High School Library.
Pizza 5:30-6:00
Session One 6:00-6:20
Session Two 6:25-6:45
Questions and Closing 6:45-7:00
This is a great opportunity to preview curriculum, learn about technology, find ways to get involved with the school, meet the teachers and ask questions! We can't wait to see you.
The Nine Mile Falls School District welcomes our students and families to a new year of learning and growth. Please help keep our community safe—watch out for students walking to and from school and be mindful of school buses on the road.
As many of you have seen, the Department of Natural Resources has set up its fire ground at Nine Mile Falls Elementary as they continue their critical work protecting our region from wildfire. We are grateful for their dedication and proud to play a small part in supporting their efforts.
We want to assure our families, school will begin on August 27th as planned. Our staff is already working closely with DNR to make sure our campus is fully ready to welcome students on the first day of school.
To our emergency crews working around the clock — thank you for your service and bravery. And to our families, thank you for trusting us. At Nine Mile, we take care of our kids first, while also serving the greater community we love.
We want to let you know that the Transitional Kindergarten Experience scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th, has been CANCELLED. At this time, our school is serving an important role as a base camp for the Department of Natural Resources while they work to keep our community safe from wildfires.
In moments like these, Nine Mile comes together to support one another, and we are glad our school can help. While we were very excited to welcome our TK students on the 20th, we feel it is best not to hold this event so that our youngest learners can experience school in a calm and focused way.
The good news is that you and your child will still have a chance to visit the school very soon! Our Open House will be held on Thursday, August 21st, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. This will be a wonderful time to see the classroom, explore the school, and meet the teacher together.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We are so excited to welcome your child to Nine Mile Elementary and can’t wait to begin this school journey with you.
Warmly,
Heather Gamboa
Principal
As we prepare for the first day of school on August 27th, please be assured that our number one priority remains the safety and well-being of our students. We are working closely with DNR to ensure the campus is ready for our kids to walk through the doors on opening day.
This is Nine Mile at its best — neighbors helping neighbors, coming together in times of need. Our school grounds are more than just a place for learning; they’re a place where community spirit shines brightest.
To the firefighters and crews working 24 hours a day — thank you. And to our families, thank you for trusting us to care for our students while also serving the greater good.
In Nine Mile Falls, we take care of each other — always.
Superintendent Baerwald
Back-to-school is just around the corner — are you ready?
📆 First day is August 27, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back!
If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!
Getting signed up early helps us make sure everything is ready for a great start.
New to the area? Returning after summer break? We’ve got you covered!
Enroll here: https://www.9mile.org/page/enrollment
📞 Questions? Call your school office, and we’ll be happy to help.
Let’s make this the best school year yet! 💙
Thank you to our PTG and all of those that donated to our Color Run!
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Our TK Experience is August 20th from 10-11am. Parents will meet the teacher on the blacktop. Students will come in as they will on a normal day and go into the classroom. They will get to know the classroom and different areas of the school. At 10:45 they will have the chance to take a short bus ride. If you don't want your student on the bus, you can meet the class out front of the school at 10:45, otherwise plan on picking them up out front at 11am.
Parents will be asked not to follow students at this time; we are trying to make them feel more comfortable in the school setting; but don't worry during open house you will have time to visit the classroom and teacher. Parents will be welcome to come in the building and sit in the lunchroom and enjoy refreshments and get to know other parents during this time.
Please join our PTG for the 25/26 school-year kick off meeting on July 30th at 5:30 PM. We will be meeting at Fieldhouse Pizza on Wellesley.
Fun Fact: Our PTG funded over $7,500 dollars in school supplies, significantly reducing the number of supplies that families need to provide!
The Nine Mile Falls School District is now enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year!
Whether you're new to our community or planning to transfer, we’re excited to welcome your family to Nine Mile Falls.
To learn more about the enrollment process, please visit:
👉 https://www.9mile.org/page/enrollment
If you have specific questions, please contact the school you plan to attend. A building secretary will be happy to return your call and assist you.
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙💚
