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  • SUPPLY LIST 24.25
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  • New Cell Phone Policy Implementation
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  • New Cell Phone Policy - FAQ
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  • Town Hall Presentation
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  • Superintendent Message:

    Entiat School District - Implementing a New Cell Phone Policy for 24-25 School Year
    Our commitment to the students, parents, staff, and community of the Entiat School District is to provide a safe environment for all students and one that allows them to reach their highest potential. As part of this commitment to learning and the health and well-being of our students, we will be implementing a new cellphone policy starting in the 2024-25 school year. This policy, which applies to pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students, will restrict cellphone use during school hours to foster a more conducive learning environment. 
    We are implementing this policy due to many factors, a few of which are listed below: 
    • It’s the Right Thing to Do: The research and evidence are quite clear that the use of smartphones and social media is having a harmful effect on our young people’s mental health. Knowing this, we can no longer avoid addressing this. 
    • Enhancing Academic Focus: Research indicates that cell phones can be a significant distraction in the classroom. By removing cell phones, students can better concentrate on their studies, leading to improved academic performance and a more engaging educational experience. 
    • Addressing Mental Health Concerns: Insights from Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation, highlight the link between excessive smartphone use and increased anxiety and depression among young people. Limiting cellphone use during school hours aims to mitigate these risks and promote a healthier school environment. 
    Dates to Remember:
    • August 13th - 6:00 PM - Town Hall in the HS gym regarding Entiat's new cellphone policy. This is a chance to learn more about the new policy as well as ask questions and provide feedback.
    • August 27th - 6:00 PM - Presentation and showing of "Screenagers" movie in the HS gym highlighting the negative effects of smartphones, social media, and the mental health of our young people
    • August 28th - 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting (public comment welcome.

    BETTER TOGETHER: One Team; One Vision; One Community

    Greg Whitmore – Superintendent

    Class of ‘82

    “It’s Great to be a Tiger!”
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  • 2024-2025 Budget Presentation
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  • Pursuant to RCW 28A.225.020 and local school board policy 3122, Unexcused Absences E. 1, that states "Between the student’s second and fifth unexcused absence, the school must take the following data-informed steps: I. Middle and high school students will be administered the Washington Assessment of the Risks and Needs of Students (WARNS) or other assessment", the school will be administering the WARNS effective immediately.  The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and students will take it in private.  To protect the students' confidentiality, only numbers are used to identify the student.
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