Greetings Tenino School District Community,
As the Superintendent of the Tenino School District, I have had the privilege to work with a supportive school board, a wonderful community and a professional, student-centered staff who always have the best interest of students at the top of their agendas. My experience in this district has been exceptional. It is for those reasons and others, too many to list, that I have difficulty writing this letter.
After a great deal of deliberation, I have decided to close out my 39-year career in education and retire at the end of this school year. I have spoken to the school board about my decision to retire effective June 30, 2021. It is my hope and belief that the timing of this announcement will allow the district enough time to recruit and select the best possible candidate to lead the district into the future.
It has certainly been an amazing ride throughout these past seven years. The Tenino community is amazing, and I am continually impressed by how close knit and supportive people are of one another. I believe during the past seven years the school district has grown and we have achieved much and become one of the outstanding school districts in Thurston County. Tenino may be small, but we are mighty!
I would like to thank the school board who took a chance when hiring me and I will always be grateful for this amazing opportunity. I do not exaggerate when I tell you that my seven years in Tenino has been the joy of my career in education.
I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead this district and grateful to be able to close out my career in Tenino. In some small way I hope that I have had a positive impact on our children.
Warm regards,
Joe Belmonte
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Good Morning Tenino Families.
The Tenino School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 28th at 6:30 pm will be done via webinar. Public comment must be submitted via email by 5 pm on September 28th to leachc@tenino.k12.wa.us. Please join the meeting by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87808812127. Thank you.
Tenino School District PTSA Back to School Ice Cream Social Drive-Thru Style.
Friday, September 18, 2020 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the TES/TMS Parking Lot.
Thurston County Public Health has one more FREE Immunization Clinic this year (the phone number to call and schedule an appointment is on the attached flyers): Seamar Yelm Medical Clinic 5-8 pm on Sept 10
Tenino School District is happy to announce that free grab 'n go meals are available September 9th through December 31st.
Dear Tenino Families,
As we kick off the 2020-2021 school year the District would like you to know the safety protocols when entering the buildings and District Office.
https://5il.co/kq54
Thurston County Pub Health has two FREE Immunization Clinics this year, the phone number to call for an appointment is on the attached flyer: Seamar Olympia Medical Clinic, 5-8 pm on Sept 15 Searmar & Yelm Medical Clinic 5-8 pm on Sept 10
What will Tenino Online Learning Look Like When School Starts September 9th?
Click the link to access the answers to a wide-ranging list of questions. You will find the plans for each school, a Frequently Asked Questions document, and a recording of a Q & A webinar that was held on August 24, 2020.
If you have specific questions, please contact the schools directly. Here is the link: bit.ly/T9OOnlineFAQ
Tenino School District Community Q&A Webinar.
https://youtu.be/KjNpZ7GaJAE
Back to School Letter to Families from Superintendent Belmonte can be found on our website at https://5il.co/jwb2.
Good Morning Tenino Families. The Tenino School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 24th at 6:30 pm will be done via webinar. Public comment must be submitted via email by 5 pm on August 24th to leachc@tenino.k12.wa.us. Please join the meeting by clicking the following link: https://zoom.us/j/94950384648 . Thank you.
Tenino Youth Resource Fair on August 22nd from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the courtyard outside of Tenino Elementary School. (Masks Required)
Dear Tenino Families, at the following link is a letter from Mr. Belmonte to keep you informed about the plan to reopen schools in September. https://5il.co/ivma
Good Afternoon Tenino Families. The Tenino School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27th at 6:30 pm will be done via webinar. Public comment must be submitted via email by 5 pm on July 27th to leachc@tenino.k12.wa.us and can join the meeting by clicking the following link: https://zoom.us/j/98891982814 . Thank you.
Good Afternoon Tenino Families. The Tenino School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13th at 7:45 pm will be done via webinar. Public comment must be submitted via email by 5 pm on July 13th to leachc@tenino.k12.wa.us and can join the meeting by clicking the following link: https://zoom.us/j/99009181014 . Thank you.
Good Afternoon Tenino Families. The Tenino School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22nd at 6:30 pm will be done via zoom. Public comment must be submitted via email by 5 pm on June 22nd to leachc@tenino.k12.wa.us and can join the meeting by clicking the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91060107635. Thank you.
Graduation is ready to roll
A short note to keep you informed about the most recent direction we received from the Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding the reopening of schools in September. https://5il.co/h6xk
Because COVID-19 closed schools, children in grades k-12 may be eligible for food assistance, called
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT): Emergency School Meals Program. P-EBT provides families with funds to make up for the cost of meals while school was closed.
