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 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!
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.
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 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!
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!
End-of-Year Concerts for HS and MS Band and Choir are this week! The High School will be performing on Wednesday, May 29th, and the Middle School will be on Thursday, May 30th. Call time for students is at 6:30 PM. Doors will also open at 6:30 PM for parents and family to come in and find seats. We look forward to seeing our students show off their hard work and talent!
Reminder that there's no school tomorrow, Monday May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. However, we invite our families to join our local VFW for a small Memorial Day Dedication to honor and remember those who gave their lives to serve our country. This year’s presentation will be at 11:00am, Monday, May 27th, at the Roslyn Cemetery: Memorial Rd, Roslyn, WA 98941.
This is a friendly reminder that all schools are on a Half Day Early Release schedule today, May 24th. 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.
Wishing all of our families a fun and safe long weekend! There will be no school Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.
At Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School, Alyssa Welzien's 4th grade class recently embarked on a compelling book study of the novel "Shiloh." The heartwarming story inspired students to take action and make a difference in their community. Motivated by the themes in the book, they created posters to help advertise the needs of four animals awaiting adoption at the local ARRF Animal Rescue. These thoughtful posters are now displayed at Roslyn Grocery, showcasing the students' creativity and compassion. This project is a wonderful example of how our students are developing critical thinking skills and using their learning to positively impact the community. We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication and empathy!
CERSD Families,
Monday 5/20 at 8:30, we will be holding a "State Send Off" for our Warrior Golfers who have advanced to the 2B/1B State Tournament on Tuesday 5/21 at Tumwater Golf Course in Tumwater, WA. Our local fire districts and sheriff department are involved in this tradition and will be the reason you see multiple emergency response vehicles at the schools and going through town, please do not be alarmed if you see this.
Give a wave and a honk if you pass them, and Go Warriors!