Our Color Run was so successful!! Thank you to all our amazing students, community members and businesses who donated. Special thanks to our amazing PTG who worked so hard coordinating, organizing and running our Color Run. Lastly thank you to all our volunteers who helped at the Color Run, we couldn't do it without you. We exceeded our goal. of $6,000 and we ended up raising a little over $13,000! That means that most of our school supplies will be provided by our PTG next year for our whole school!! We are so grateful for this Nine Mile school and community.
Please look through the gallery that the photographer has shared :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yBcmSIjKPn9Qzf1t_EfFj3MKvt6V0JTJ?usp=sharing
-Nine Mile Falls Elementary
5 days ago, NMFE
No late start today! We look forward to a fun and busy day!
5 days ago, Heather Gamboa
Thank you to all the businesses that donated gift cards for our Color Run! Thank you for supporting our school and our Nine Mile community.
6 days ago, NMFE
Reminder for the rest of the week - NO LATE START this Thursday June 12th. Family BBQ and Field Day Thursday June 12th 12-1. Friday June 13th is the last day of school, early release at 12pm.
7 days ago, NMFE
Thank you to all the amazing business owners who donated for our 2025 Color Run. We can't wait to tally up all the amounts and announce how much money was raised for next school year!
8 days ago, NMFE
Thank you to all the amazing businesses for supporting our Color Run & Nine Mile Falls Elementary.
14 days ago, NMFE
Thank you to all our sponsors for your color run donations!
Thank you for supporting our school and Nine Mile community.
18 days ago, NMFE
Hello Nine Mile Families
There's still time to sign up for the Lakeside Booster Club Eagle Nest Camps.
These camps are a great way for your children to meet new friends, learn new skills, have fun and support our Lakeside Booster Club and Nine Mile community. Nine Mile students entering grades K-9th grade are welcome to sign up for the many different camps. For more details & registration please visit:
https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/walbc/page/calendar/day-camp
19 days ago, NMFE
Nine Mile Falls Elementary’s annual Color Run is quickly approaching on June 6. Our goal is to raise $6,000 to provide school supplies for students next year. Reach out to your friends, family, neighbors and local businesses to see if they are willing to donate.
Our PTG is offering daily prizes for money submitted each day. To qualify for a daily prize, students need to submit at least $1 to their teacher. Your student will then receive a ticket that can be redeemed for select prizes leading up to the run on June 6.
On the day of the event, there will be music, walking and running activities, chalk powder dispersed among students, and popsicles to help everyone cool down.
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher or the school office for more information. Thank you for all your continued support, we really do have the best community.
20 days ago, NMFE
Good morning, Nine Mile families,
We hope you enjoyed your four-day weekend.
We have only a few weeks of school remaining, but we’ve packed them with many fun, end-of-the-year activities. Please see the attached June newsletter to help you navigate the final weeks of school.
As we wrap up this school year, we wanted to remind you of some things to take care of this summer to ensure a smooth transition into the next school year:
All students with Asthma, Diabetes, EpiPens, and Seizures must turn in a new Emergency Care Plan for 2025-2026. It must be signed by the student's healthcare provider and parent/guardian. Students must also bring their unexpired medications to the school nurse or secretary by the first day of school. If your student had a care plan this year, we would mail you a new one to complete for next year. You can also find all health forms at
https://www.9mile.org/o/district/page/health-forms.
For students who have Dietary restrictions (Gluten Free, etc) please connect with your child's doctor over the summer to complete a "Diet Order" so the school can accommodate. You will find the form on our school district website: Request for Special Dietary Accommodations
If your child needs medication for next school year (OTC-Tylenol, Prescribed Medications), connect with your doctor and complete a "Medication Request Form". On the first day of school, parent can bring in the med form and designated medication to the front office. HS-300A Medication Request Form
In Washington state, all children must be vaccinated prior to entering school unless the parent/guardian completes a certificate of exemption. Please refer to our school district website for the certificate of exemption form: Certificate of Exemption Personal/Religious .Please refer to this site regarding what Immunizations need to be completed prior to school starting or connect with your child's physician: Required Immunizations for School Year 2024-2025
If you have any questions about these topics or other health concerns, please reach out to Karen McPherson, School Nurse, by email
Kmcpherson@9mile.org or call 509-340-4071 (LSE Healthroom).
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your teacher or the office.
Thank you,
The Nine Mile Falls Elementary Team
21 days ago, NMFE
Nine Mile Families - This is just a friendly reminder that we will hold our monthly Parent Engagement Meeting tonight, May 22nd, at 6 pm in the Lakeside High School library. We hope you can join us!
26 days ago, Jeff Baerwald
Reminder - Nine Mile Elementary Spring Concert is tomorrow, May 21st at 2:30. The doors by the gym will open at 2:10 for seating. If you wish to dismiss your student after the concert please contact the office prior. Once the concert is over, we will dismiss the students to gather their belongings and parents can wait in the lobby for their student.
We can't wait to see you all there!
Ms. Wichmann gave a quick attire suggestion per grade:
TK, K, and 1st - Hawaiian-themed or summery clothes
2nd/3rd - Country-themed or summery clothes
4th/5th - Summery or sunshine-y clothes
Nine Mile Falls Elementary
27 days ago, NMFE
Garden Club's Plant Sale
Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Nine Mile Falls Elementary, in front of the gymnasium — rain or shine!
Please come support our very own Garden Club this Saturday. There will be a variety of vegetable and flowering plants to choose from, and proceeds will go to our Garden Club.
Thank you for all your support — we couldn't do it without this great community!
— Nine Mile Falls Elementary
about 1 month ago, NMFE
Reminder - Upcoming Events
May 10th Spokane Indians Night Out
May 15th Donuts with Grownups 9:00-9:45
May 15th 1st-3rd Grade Field Trip to the Spokane House
May 17th Garden Club Plant Sale
May 21st Spring Music Concert
May 28th Last Day of Garden Club
May 30th 5th Grade Field Trip to Triple Play
about 1 month ago, NMFE
Spring Concert - May 21st: 2:30-3:00
Doors open at 2:10 - please enter at the gym doors and quietly find a seat in the bleachers.
If you plan on taking your student early from the concert, notify the office prior.
When we are dismissed you may wait at the gym lobby while your student gathers their belongings and then they will released to you.
-Nine Mile Falls Elementary
about 1 month ago, NMFE
Good afternoon, Nine Mile families,
This is a reminder that testing starts tomorrow. I have included a flyer with the testing dates for each grade. Students might feel a bit nervous about testing, so please ensure they get plenty of sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, arrive at school on time and ready to learn, and feel encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns they may have.
Make-up testing will be held on May 8, 9, 16, 30, and June 2.
Our wonderful PTG has provided snacks to help keep students engaged and energized.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your student's teacher.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
—Nine Mile Falls Elementary Staff
about 1 month ago, Aleesha Judd
Kindergarten enrollment is open.
If your student is currently enrolled in our TK program, you do not need to enroll them for kindergarten, as they will be promoted.
The only form you will need to complete is the annual verification form, which will be emailed at the beginning of the school year to confirm that we have the correct information or that nothing has changed.
about 2 months ago, NMFE
Reminder - Tomorrow, Wednesday April 30, 2025 is class picture day!
You can order online, late fees are applied if purchased more than one day after picture day. Thank you, we appreciate your support. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your students teacher or the front office, have a great day!
Nine Mile Falls Elementary School
509-340-4012
about 2 months ago, NMFE
Heather Gamboa, Principal
Dear Kindergarten through 5th Grade Families, As we enter the assessment season, we want to share some helpful information and tips to support your child during state and school testing. We believe assessments are one of many tools we use to help understand student growth and guide instruction. (Note-Transitional Kindergarten does not participate in these assessments.)
Why Assessments Matter Assessments such as the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) provide valuable insights into your child’s academic progress. They help us evaluate both individual achievement and the effectiveness of our instruction. In addition, we will be using this assessment data to reflect on our progress toward meeting our School Improvement Plan goals. This plan outlines key academic focus areas and targets for our school. You can view the full plan on our website under Parents/Students > Academics. Helpful Practices at Home You can play an important role in helping your child feel confident and prepared. Here are a few tips:
● Ensure Plenty of Rest: Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days.
● Eat a Healthy Breakfast: A nutritious breakfast fuels focus and concentration.
● Be On Time: Arriving on time helps reduce stress and ensures your child is settled before testing begins.
● Stay Positive: Encouragement goes a long way! Remind your child that they’ve been working hard and that tests are just one part of their learning journey.
● Minimize Absences: Try to avoid scheduling appointments or time away during testing windows.
● Talk About the Test: Ask your child how they felt about the test afterward. Let them share and decompress.
Assessment Schedule
📌 MAP Testing Schedule May 20-Grades K-2 Reading May 21-Grades 3-5 Reading May 28-Grades K-2 Math May 29-Grades 3-5 Math May 30 and June 2-Makeups
📌 SBA Testing Schedule May 6 and 7-Grades 3-5 English Language Arts May 8 and 9-Makeups May 13 and 14-Grades 3-5 Math May 15-Grade 5 Science May 16-Makeups
Please keep these dates in mind as you plan your family’s schedule. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is set up for success. If you have any questions about the assessments or your child’s progress, feel free to contact your student’s teacher. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education! Nine Mile Falls Elementary Staff
about 2 months ago, NMFE
