Nespelem School District #14

 Welcome Back! 

Important Start of School Information 

August 14, 2026 

Dear Nespelem Families, 

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! We are so excited to welcome your children back to Nespelem School District and into our classrooms. While this year is beginning a little differently than we originally planned, we are looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, relationships, growth, and opportunities for our students. 

The past several weeks has reminded us once again just how special and resilient the Nespelem community is. We are incredibly grateful for the patience, flexibility, and support our families have shown as we work through the impacts of the recent fire and prepare our buildings for students and staff. Our priority is to make sure our schools are safe, ready, and welcoming when our students return. Important Dates 

● Welcome Back BBQ: Wednesday, September 2 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

 ● First Day of School (Grades 1–12):

 Tuesday, September 8 

● First Day of Kindergarten: Monday, September 14

 ● Graduation: Friday, June 11 

● 8th Grade Promotion: Monday, June 14 

Our complete 2026–27 school calendar will be released next week with additional dates and information for families. Welcome Back BBQ Please join us on Wednesday, September 2, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for our Welcome Back BBQ! 

This will be an opportunity to reconnect, meet staff, see friends, and celebrate the beginning of a new school year together. We hope to see all of our families there! 229 School House Loop Road 

◆ PO Box 291 

◆ Nespelem, WA 99155 509.634.4541 | nsdeagles.org 

NESPELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT HOME OF THE EAGLES NESPELEM, WASHINGTON School Day: 7:30 a.m.–3:10 p.m. Our student day will remain the same as last year. Breakfast: 7:15–7:30 a.m. 

Breakfast will be served in our cafeteria each morning before school begins. We are adjusting our transportation schedule to ensure that every student who rides the bus has the opportunity to eat breakfast at school before the school day begins.

 Additional transportation information, including bus routes and pick-up times, will be shared before the start of school. We know families have additional questions about transportation, activities, schedules, and other back-to-school details. 

More information will continue to be shared as we get closer to September 8. 

We wanted to get these important dates and times to you now so that families have as much time as possible to plan. Most importantly, we cannot wait to have our students back! Schools are meant to be filled with children—learning, laughing, asking questions, building friendships, and discovering what they are capable of. 

Our staff is excited to welcome them, and we are committed to making this a positive and meaningful year for every student. Thank you for your continued patience, trust, and partnership. 

It is an honor to serve the children and families of Nespelem, and I am incredibly excited about the year ahead. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. 

Email: lmckay@nsdeagles.org Cell: (509)237-9139 

With gratitude, Linda 

Linda McKay 

Superintendent 

Nespelem School District 

  NESPELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Parent Needs Assessment Survey

Name: ______________________________ Date: __________________________

Please complete this survey & return to the School. Your responses will help the District make decisions about how funds are allocated.

Federal & State funded (Title I/LAP ) services provided this year: 

Instructional & Behavior Assistants 

Native/Migrant/Bilingual funded services provided last year: 

Teacher Training, Virtual & Paper Curriculum, Student Equipment

1.  Were you satisfied with the Title I/LAP services provided last year? 

YES_____NO_____ Comments:

2.  Were you satisfied with Migrant/Bilingual/Native staff/services provided last year?

YES_____NO_____ Comments:

3.  Please list any suggestions you think may improve our programs: (i.e., training for teachers, curriculum, resources, etc.) 

4.  Please list any interventions (academic, social-emotional, etc.) you would like to see implemented during the coming year? 

5.  I think my child has made progress over the course of the past year.

YES __ NO __ Comments:

6.  I think my child has the following needs:

YES __ NO __ Comments:

*Please send this survey back to school with your student

NESPELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 14 is committed to providing equal opportunities for all persons without regard

to age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression, disability or use of a trained service animal, veteran or

military status, race, creed, religion or ethnic background in its educational programs, activities, policies and employment practices.

Ombudsman Bill SB 5376

Education Service Opportunity to support families, students, educators and other stakeholders across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns.

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