When you call our main line (503-785-8300) you will have options:

Press 1 - Attendance: To excuse late arrivals, absences or early pick-ups before 3:30 pm.
Press 2 - Counseling/Registration: Student schedules, enrollment, student concerns/issues.
Press 0 - Main Office: Any other question or concern

You can also EMAIL US for any of these reasons as well.
Please be sure to include Student name, grade, reason for absence, late arrival or early pick-up. Include the name of who is picking up if it is someone other than a parent/guardian.

• Please try to give us one hours notice for early pick-ups

• We recommend picking students up no later than one hour before end of day. (4:10 most days, 3:10 on Wednesdays)

• For a pre-planned, extended absence, please email the main office.

HOMEWORK REQUESTS:

For extended absences please email your students teachers regarding missing assignments or check Google Classroom.

VISION: We strive to exemplify a community of care and collaboration, an ethic of excellence, a culture of joy, a commitment to all means all.

MISSION: Tumwata Middle School is committed to preparing all students for career and college readiness and success in a global society.

Continuous Improvement Plan

You can help support your school community in a variety of ways listed below or donating directly to your school. Check our website calendar for dates and locations.

• Classroom/Teacher Amazon Wishlists

• Fred Meyer Community Rewards

There are a variety of fundraisers throughout the school year. Some may take place at school, while others might take place outside of school on weekends or evenings, and some are sponsored by our PTSO, others are ran by the school staff. We appreciate your support.

• Butter-Braids: Pastry sales just in time for the holidays. Orders start 10/13 and will be delivered on 11/17. (Online ordering)

• Dine-Out Nights: Different restaurant each month, arranged by our PTSO. We earn 25% of orders placed on these days!
  *Tuesday, September 19th, All Day @ Jimmy O’s (print off flyer)
  *Sunday, October 1st, All Day @ MOD OC (print off flyer)
  Online orders use code MODGIVES25

• T&F BBQ’s: We host a big BBQ at both of our home track meets. Come and join the fun

• Move-a-Thon: Spring of each school year

Parent/Teacher/Student Organization

Having our parents, grandparents and community supporting our students and school is an important part of their educational experience.

We welcome you to come to these monthly meetings and get involved. Help create socials, plan fundraisers, meet other parents and have fun.

PTSO typically meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in our school HUB, from 6:00-7:00pm.

The PTSO Facebook page can be found here for more opportunities to be involved and stay connected.
If you have any questions or want to connect, please email them!

PTSO Committee members:

PTSO President: Christen Salisbury
PTSO Vice President: Kristina Gollier
Treasurer: Robyn Miller
Secretary: Laura Martinez
Fundraiser Coordinator: Michelle Armstrong
Volunteer Coordinator: Lindel Evers

Join teacher Travis Nodurft on a trip to Europe in the Summer of 2024.

Study abroad with Rotary Youth Exchange Student program

Take an educational and historical trip to New York & DC with (Staff to be determined) in June of 2024.

The Student Handbook is a booklet of procedures and expectations for students attending Tumwata Middle School. It includes cafeteria, transportation, attendance, dress code, referrals, code of conduct and everything in between. It’s a useful guide for both parents and students to refer to.

If you are interested in volunteering please follow all instructions on this page.

Volunteering could include working an event on campus (move-a-thon, socials) or chaperoning on a field trip off campus. We need you!

The following items can be purchased/paid for online:

• PE Clothes (Red T-Shirt $8, Black athletic shorts $10)

• After School Activities ($10/ea)

• Yearbooks ($25/ea) - Yearbooks will be passed out on the last day of school. Families may order more than one.

  • Pay in Main Office (in person) - Cash, check or credit card (You may send cash/check with your student)

  • While supplies last!

Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) is a framework of effective organizational systems, interventions, and practices that have been empirically validated to reduce problem behavior and promote positive socially appropriate behavior.

The goal is to maximize academic engagement and establish a positive school climate by preventing the development and establishment of problem behaviors.

PBIS Information Handbook