Educational Service District 105

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

Graduation season is underway across our region. Some graduates have already celebrated this milestone, while others are preparing to take the stage.

This season, we celebrate all of our graduates, along with the families, educators, and communities who have supported them and helped make this achievement possible.

Wherever your path leads next, know that your hard work has brought you to this moment, and your future is full of possibility.

Congratulations, graduates! ✨

Ready to Take the First Step Toward a Food Service Job? 🧑‍🍳

ESD 105 is offering an Adapted Food Handler Card Workshop designed specifically for students with disabilities who are interested in exploring employment in food service!

June 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: ESD 105 – Maggie Perez Building, Lower Level Conference Room
**Lunch Provided**

During this hands-on workshop, students will:
- Learn food safety skills used in real jobs
- Take the official Washington State Food Handler exam
- Earn a voucher toward their Food Handler Card
- Gain valuable work-readiness experience

Who can attend?
- Students Ages 14–22
- Students with an IEP, 504 Plan, or documented disability
- Students attending a school district within the ESD 105 region

Registration is required by June 12, 2026. Space is limited!

Registration link: https://trst.in/VZ1qRh

Questions? Contact Joel Lupercio | [email protected] | 509-314-9451

When students can see what's possible, they can start building a path to get there. 🌟

ESD 105's Migrant Education team recently hosted its Pathways to Success event, connecting youth with career exploration opportunities, community resources, and educational pathways designed to support their future goals.

Thank you to the partners, advocates, and volunteers who helped create an evening of learning, connection, and opportunity for the students we serve.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is here. A time to honor the beauty of identity, love, and community in all its forms.

At ESD 105, we are committed to building spaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, families, and community members feel a true sense of belonging every day of the year. Inclusion is not a moment on the calendar. It is part of how we show up for one another.

This month is a celebration and also a reminder that every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected exactly as they are. 🏳️‍🌈

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Congratulations to Zillah School District on receiving the Sheriff Brian Winter School Safety Award! We’re honored to support your ongoing commitment to keeping students and staff safe.👏

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Do you want to make a difference in a young person's life?

Participate in this FREE interactive session and learn how to:
-Recognize warning signs & identify common signs and symptoms
-Understand substance use
-Explore your own approach to support
-Seek help when you need it
-Respond with confidence
-Connect youth with appropriate resources

**THIS TRAINING IS IN SPANISH**

Date: June 5th & 12th 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: ESD 105, 33 S. 2nd Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
For: Parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers, and more
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/3c1q8BQxWszHPt458
Email: [email protected] with any registration questions.

**This training is subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the event of low registration. Please register by June 3rd.



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Capacitación en Primeros Auxilios para la Salud Mental de los Jóvenes

¿Quieres marcar la diferencia en la vida de un joven?

Participe en esta sesión interactiva GRATUITA y aprenda cómo:
-Reconocer señales de alerta e identificar signos y síntomas comunes
-Comprender el consumo de sustancias
-Explorar tu propio enfoque de apoyo
-Buscar ayuda cuando la necesites
-Responder con confianza
-Conectar a los jóvenes con recursos adecuados

Fecha: el 5 y 12 de junio del 2026 de las 5:00pm a 8:30pm
Lugar: ESD 105, 33 S. 2nd Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
Para: Padres, docentes, entrenadores, trabajadores juveniles y más
Inscríbase usando el enlace: https://trst.in/PcqOx6
Para cualquier pregunta sobre la inscripción, escriba a [email protected]

**Este entrenamiento está sujeto a cancelación o reprogramación en caso de baja inscripción. Por favor, inscríbase antes del 3 de junio.

Our offices will be closed to the public in observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, at 7:30 a.m..

This year, 379 public schools in 150 school districts across Washington have been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for their performance during the 2024-2025 school year. We are happy to share that 18 of these schools are from 13 of the districts in our region! Congratulations to our districts, this is a huge accomplishment for South Central Washington! 👏

-Royal School District
-Wahluke School District
-Goldendale School District
-Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
-Kittitas School District
-Grandview School District
-Granger School District
-Mount Adams School District
-Naches Valley School District
-Sunnyside School District
-Wapato School District
-West Valley School District
-Yakima School District

To learn more about this recognition visit OSPI online at: https://trst.in/RSo9g0

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training From National Council for Mental Wellbeing
**This training is in SPANISH**

Do you want to make a difference in a young person's life?
Participate in this FREE interactive session and learn how to:
-Recognize warning signs & identify common signs and symptoms
-Understand substance use
-Explore your own approach to support
-Seek help when you need it
-Respond with confidence
-Connect youth with appropriate resources

Date: May 12th, 14th, 19th & 21st 2026
Location: ESD 105, 33 S. 2nd Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
For: Parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers, and more
Email: [email protected] with any registration questions.
Register by using the link below.

Link: https://trst.in/h2Q3nb


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Capacitación en Primeros Auxilios en Salud Mental para Jóvenes
Del concilio nacional para el bienestar mental
¿Quieres marcar la diferencia en la vida de un joven?

Participe en esta sesión interactiva GRATUITA y aprenda cómo:
-Reconocer señales de alerta e identificar signos y síntomas comunes
-Comprender el consumo de sustancias
-Explorar tu propio enfoque de apoyo
-Buscar ayuda cuando la necesites
-Responder con confianza
-Conectar a los jóvenes con recursos adecuados

Fecha: el 12, 14, 19 y 21 de mayo del 2026
Lugar: ESD 105, 33 S. 2nd Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
Para: Padres, docentes, entrenadores, trabajadores juveniles y más
Para cualquier pregunta sobre la inscripción, escriba a [email protected].
Inscríbase usando el enlace a continuación.

Enlace: https://trst.in/VcKehG

Celebrating student voice through art 🎨

Meet this year’s ESD 105 Board Choice Award winners, recognized for their creativity, skill, and unique perspectives. Earlier this week, they were honored at the ESD 105 April Board meeting, and their artwork will now be part of our permanent student display in our office.

Scroll through to see moments from the 2026 Art Awards event, and explore the full gallery of art submissions from across the region to see just how powerful student expression can be.

Full Gallery: https://trst.in/17tgRP