Chimacum School District

09/02/2026

Great News! We have an increase in enrollment and many new families joining our district. We are proud of our staff for the dedicated and focused work that makes Chimacum Schools so special.

09/02/2026

Canine Costume Parade & Scarecrow Walk!
The Port Ludlow Village Council welcomes all Chimacum School families and children to come participate and enjoy the festivities on October 3rd from 11 AM- 1 PM, at the Port Ludlow Resort/Marina.

08/31/2026

A little extra time goes a long way!

As we get back into the school-year routine, please plan for some extra traffic and possible delays on the way to school. With the Ness' Corner Road closure, continued summer visitor traffic, and new school start times, we are seeing more volume than usual.

Give yourself a few extra minutes, take it slow, and watch for buses, students, and families. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we settle into our new routines!

This project removes and replaces several outdated culverts under US 101 and State Route 116 at Lees, Ennis, Tumwater and Chimacum Creeks. Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has identified these sites as barriers to salmon migration and other resident fish species. WSDOT will replace o...

08/31/2026

Sunny skies and bright smiles at Chimacum Schools this morning! ☀️ Big thanks to all our families for your efforts, getting everyone up, ready, and here on time, no easy task! It is a joy to see these amazing students fill the buildings again. Cheers to a great year ahead! 🎒✨

08/28/2026

Saddle up, Chimacum—school starts Monday!

That means our school zones, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bus stops will be busy again! Please slow down, stay alert, and give our students and buses a little extra room.

A few good back-to-school trail rules:
🐎 Slow down in school zones
👀 Watch carefully for kids walking and biking
🚌 Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop sign out
❤️ Give yourself a few extra minutes and bring a little patience

We’re excited to welcome our students back Monday. Let’s help everyone get to school—and home again—safe and sound.

Happy trails and safe travels, Chimacum!

08/27/2026

We are partnering with the YMCA of the Olympic Peninsula to launch a new after-school childcare program here at Chimacum Creek Primary School! This partnership will expand opportunities for our families and provide a high-quality, engaging, and supportive environment for students after the school day, five days a week!

The YMCA will be at Cowboy Day today to answer any questions and enroll interested families. Visit them at Chimacum Creek Primary between 2-3:30 PM or Chimacum Elementary School between 3:30-5:00 PM.

Families can also complete an interest form, ask questions, and receive updates here:
https://olympicpeninsulaymca.jotform.com/253347037170150?utm_source=chatgpt.com

See you there!

08/27/2026

The new YMCA after school program at Chimacum Creek Primary School begins this fall. Today during Cowboy Day, the YMCA will be available to answer any questions and enroll your children in after school care. For more exciting details, read the latest Port Townsend Leader article about this fabulous opportunity for our Chimacum families!

The YMCA is expanding its licensed after-school program this fall with a new location at Chimacum Creek Primary School, joining its existing program at Salish Coast Elementary. Designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, the YMCA After School Program provides an environment where stud...

08/27/2026

Whoa there, partner! See that school bus stop sign? That means STOP.

School starts Monday, August 31, and our buses will be back on the roads carrying some pretty important cargo—our Chimacum students!

Washington drivers illegally passed stopped school buses 960 times in just one day during this year’s statewide survey. Besides putting kids at risk, illegally passing a stopped school bus comes with a mandatory $500 fine.

So, as we head back to school:
⭐ Slow your roll.
⭐ Keep an eye out for kids.
⭐ When the bus lights flash red, stop and stay stopped.
⭐ Leave a little extra time for your morning commute.

Let’s make our first week back a safe one. Be patient. Be alert. Be a good neighbor out there on the trail.

08/27/2026

We are looking forward to seeing our Chimacum School Families today for Cowboy Day! Come visit the schools, pick up your schedules, sign up for sports, learn about the new YMCA afterschool program, connect with the PTA and say Hello!

Chimacum Creek Primary: 2:00-3:30 PM
Chimacum Elementary School: 3:30-5:00 PM
Chimacum Junior Senior High School: 4:00-6:00 PM

See you all there!

08/26/2026

Our staff are back at it—learning, connecting, and working hard to get ready to welcome our students!

We’re starting the year grounded in a few big ideas: inclusion matters, children come first, and every student deserves to be known, valued, and supported. We’re learning together, challenging ourselves, and getting ready to BE RAD for our kids and community.

We can’t wait to have our students back in Chimacum Schools! 💙💛