Cle Elum-Roslyn School District - Partnering with our community to create the Future

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Alyx Zielger! Ms. Ziegler has been hired as our 1st grade teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary. "Hi! My name is Alyx Ziegler (Miss Ziegler). I am going into my 3rd year of teaching. The first two years I taught TK in Royal City, and I am very excited to transition into 1st grade! Just a few fun facts about me- I love camping, visiting any beach, and going to concerts! I am over the moon to be joining the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District!" Let's all give a big welcome to Alyx!

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Jessie Ocampo! Mr. Ocampo has been hired as our 4th Grade Teacher for Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary for the 24-25 school year. "Hello, My name is Jessie Ocampo. My family and I live in Ellensburg, Washington. I attended CWU to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology as well as a minor in Spanish. After a few years I attended GCU to obtain my Master’s in Education. I worked as a 1st grade Spanish teacher in Mattawa, Washington and am excited to continue my teaching profession with Cle-Elum/Roslyn elementary. My favorite season is fall and one of my favorite foods is Pizza. Some of my hobbies are watching soccer and football games and taking walks and hikes around Kittitas County with our dog Arlo, and listening to various genres of music. I am grateful for the opportunity and am happy to be a part of the Grey Wolves family for the 24-25 academic school year." Let's all give a big welcome to Jessie!

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Perry Sampley! Mr. Sampley has been hired as our High School Counselor "I’m thrilled to be part of the Warrior family! It’s clear there is a strong sense of history and pride in this school community, which I look forward to learning more about from all of you. A little about me… I spent a total of 13 years as a School Counselor on the Evergreen High campus, both with the comprehensive high school, as well as one of the three small schools, after a school transformation. The school I worked with was very similar in size to Cle Elem Roslyn High School, so it’s a little nostalgic to be back in a small school setting. While I was there, I completed an additional masters degree in Education Leadership and Program Administration and later had an opportunity to serve for 7 years as a Vice Principal at Kennedy Catholic High. Although it was a wonderful experience, it didn’t quite “fill my soul” like School Counseling. Therefore, after some consideration I decided to return to School Counseling. This community has become a big part of my family’s lives over the past decade, since purchasing property in the area. My wife, Leslie and two sons, Gabriel and Samuel, love the people, community, culture, weather and everything about the area! Since my boys have graduated high school, my wife and I are taking the opportunity to make the transition to Cle Elum, so I was thrilled to see the School Counseling opening and am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a tight-knit, dedicated group of educators. I look forward to meeting you all, so never hesitate to call or stop by for a visit!" Let's give a big welcome to Perry!

Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Cheer is excited to announce that we are doing a fall Mini Cheer camp for grades Kindergarten thru 6th Grade! Practices will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, and Thursday, September 12th. Your child will get a chance to perform their routine at the September 13th Home Football Game during half time. Each child that participates will receive a T-Shirt and a Cheer Bow. The cost per child is $50.00. Registration and payment will be done completely online this year. If you are unable to pay online, please reach out and email us at greenek@cersd.org, or graya@cersd.org. Registration will close Tuesday, September 3rd. To sign your child up, please click the link below. We look forward to working with you, Go Warriors! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx3cxxO6IgJsTQ4yFojutevr4Rec7XahuszMoaXfOdKtbSuw/viewform?usp=sf_link

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Kristen Anderson! Ms. Anderson has been hired as our Highly Capable Instructional Coordinator at Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. "I graduated from the University of Washington with a master’s in teaching degree in 2004, and taught for 20 years in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Seattle, Edmonds, Everett and Easton. I spent many of those years teaching in the highly capable program, and love to integrate literacy, math and science within project-based learning to get kids thinking deeply and solving real-world problems. I have three daughters and we like to spend time hiking, biking, snowmobiling and going to the beach. I’m excited to join the Cle Elum-Roslyn team!" Please give a big welcome to Kristen!

Reminder: Tomorrow, August 20th, there will be New Student Enrollment Assistance available at Walter Strom Middle School from 3:00pm to 6:00pm if you need help enrolling your child in Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. Appointments can also be made after August 20th with our Registrar, Andrea Sweet. Please call (509) 852-4838, or email studentenrollment@cersd.org if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Rob Blazina! Mr. Blazina has been hired as our CTE Skilled & Technical Science Teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn High School. Rob Blazina began his teaching career in 2002 as a CTE teacher in Ellensburg; initially at Morgan Middle School and then at Ellensburg High School. During this time he taught a variety of subjects ranging from wood-shop, power mechanics, to computer applications and science. He held a part-time position as an Adjunct Professor at Central Washington University where he taught Computer-Aided Drafting. More recently he instructed adult students in Construction and Carpentry program at Perry Technical Institute in Yakima. Throughout his teaching career, Rob has focused on developing and implementing comprehensive curricula, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Taking a brief break from teaching to take care of family, he opened and operated a small engine/power sports repair business in Ellensburg. Prior to becoming an educator Rob worked in various aspects of home construction and has continued doing remodel work in the summers. A longtime resident of Kittitas county, he enjoys spending time camping, hiking, dirt bike riding and jeeping with his wife, three adult sons, and two grandsons. Let's all give a big welcome to Rob!

Still needing childhood immunizations before the first day of school? We are hosting a FREE immunization clinic that will have all childhood immunizations available for FREE on August 28th from 4-7pm. This includes the 7th grade Tdap immunization as well as the preschool, TK and Kindy immunizations such as DTaP, Polio, MMR and Varicella. Open to all students, families and the community. Other immunizations are available for those who would like them. No appointment needed. Reminder that all school required immunizations and emergency care plans are required BEFORE attendance on the first day of school. For more questions, please email: nursesd@cersd.org.

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Taryn Clark! Ms. Clark has been hired as a Kindergarten Teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School. "Hi everyone! I’m Taryn Clark! I am so excited to be joining the Cle Elum-Roslyn School district as a Kindergarten Teacher. When I'm not in the classroom you can usually find me camping with friends, walking my dog loki, drinking coffee, gardening around my house and hanging out with my family and friends. I am looking forward to teaching at CERES next year! Can't wait to meet you all!" Let's all give a big welcome to Taryn!

Dear Cle Elum-Roslyn School Community: You may notice increased activity around our schools, particularly at the High School and in the parking lot. The US Forest Service is mobilizing fire crews to assist with the recent fires and establishing an incident command post on our campus. This will include tents on campus and parked equipment to support our firefighter crews. They will be staging over the next 3-4 days, and are expected to be on campus for a couple of weeks. At this time, we do not see them intermingling with our students when school begins, but we will keep you in the loop as we approach the start of school. Our beautiful campus is conducive to camping, while not athletics. As a designated Red Cross facility, the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District has supported the Forest Service in the past, and we are happy to assist. We will keep you informed of any changes. If you have any questions, please contact the district office at 509-852-4819. Thank you for your understanding and support.

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Brandon Taylor! Mr. Taylor has been hired as our Physical/Outdoor Education Specialist at the Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School. "Hello, My name is Brandon Taylor and I am CWU graduate of 2024 who graduated with a degree in Physical Education and School Health. I am married and my wife's name is Kaylie Taylor. I have a dog named Lucy and a cat named Logan. I am someone that loves to travel with my wife as it brings me a lot of joy. I am a huge fan of sports and love to go to Mariner games when given the opportunity to do so. My goal is to provide the best Outdoor Education program possible for my students and to equip them with the skills and knowledge that they can keep throughout their lifetime." Let's all give a big welcome to Brandon!

If you need assistance enrolling your kindergartener for the 2024-2025 School Year, help will be available at Walter Strom Middle School on Tuesday, August 13th, from 3:00-5:00PM. Assistance will also be available at the New Student Enrollment Assistance Day on Tuesday, August 20th, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Middle School.

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Morgan Dobson! Ms. Dobson has been hired as our Multilingual/ Literacy Instructional Coordinator for the Cle Elum Roslyn School District. She was raised in Eastern Washington and is an alumni of Seattle Pacific University and Eastern Washington University. Morgan is a 4th generation WA educator. Her favorite hobby is traveling and she said "I find planning for the next trip almost as much fun as the trip itself." Let's all give a big welcome to Morgan!

If you need assistance enrolling your child in Cle Elum-Roslyn School District, help is available at Walter Strom Middle School on Tuesday, August 20th, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, or by appointment after August 20th with the Registrar, Andrea Sweet. Please call (509) 852-4838, or email studentenrollment@cersd.org if you would like to make an appointment.

We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Becky Griswold! Ms. Griswold has been hired as our 6-12th Band/Choir Teacher for Walter Strom Middle School and Cle Elum-Roslyn High School. Becky Griswold grew up and attended school in Wapato, WA. As a budding instrumentalist, she played in Wapato’s excellent band program (including jazz and marching band) from 5th grade up through her senior year and went on to a bachelor’s degree in music degree at CWU. Becky has taught music for going on 19 years, and most recently as the K-12 general music/band instructor for the past two years in the Kittitas School District. She has recently acquired a master’s degree in teaching music as well as performing keyboards/vocals professionally, both locally, and in the Seattle area with various jazz, pop, funk, and R&B groups. Becky currently lives in Ellensburg with her two kids, Avery and Thaddeus, and husband Jon. Her hobbies and interests include camping regularly with her family, dirt biking, playing and performing music, and tending to the family chickens! Let's all give a big welcome to Becky!

This is a friendly reminder that all schools are on a Half Day Early Release schedule today, June 12th. The Elementary School will be released at 12:25pm. and the Middle and High Schools will be released at 12:30pm. Buses will be running on an early release time as well. If you have any questions, please call your school's main office. Happy Last Day of School!!

BUS TAG RETURN - Please have your student(s) turn in their SMARTtag badge(s) into either their school office or the school bus on the last day of school. It's crucial to ensure all SMARTtag badges are returned promptly so that the Transportation Department can manage inventory effectively and make necessary adjustments. Keeping track of these badges helps in maintaining the system's efficiency and ensures a smooth transition when students return in the fall. If a student will not be here on the last day of school, or will not be riding the bus, please return badges into the office on the student's last day of school. Thank you to all of our families for your support and cooperation!

Our CERHS Graduation is this Saturday, June 8th! The ceremony will be in the Walter Strom Middle School Gym at 2:00PM. Doors open at 1:00PM. We are incredibly proud of our seniors and their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments! Wishing our Warriors the best of luck in all their future endeavors!

SWIFTWATER GRADUATION - Graduation for our Swiftwater Seniors is next Tuesday, June 4th, at Ritter Farms (24 Lund Lane, Cle Elum, WA 98922) at 6:00PM. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments! Wishing our Summiteers the best of luck in all their future endeavors!

Bus Tag Return Announcement - Please have your student(s) turn in their SMARTtag badge(s) into either their school office or the school bus by their last day of school. It's crucial to ensure all SMARTtag badges are returned promptly so that the Transportation Department can manage inventory effectively and make necessary adjustments. Keeping track of these badges helps in maintaining the system's efficiency and ensures a smooth transition when students return in the fall. Thank you for your cooperation!