Yelm Community Schools is very proud of the progress its schools are making toward preparing students for their future. With the help of over 700 hard-working staff members and a supportive community, Yelm schools continue to find innovative ways to improve and celebrate student success. Located in southeast Thurston County, Yelm boasts spectacular views of Mt. Yelm is a growing and thriving rural
community with easy access to mountains, rivers, beaches, as well as urban and cultural events. Yelm is the fourth largest district in Thurston County serving the communities of Yelm, McKenna, the Bald Hills (Clear Lake), the Lawrence Lake area, the Nisqually Indian Reservation, and parts of the Lacey suburbs. A portion of the district's 192 square miles extends into Pierce County. Continued growth has made the Yelm district one of the fastest growing in the state. Current enrollment is 5600 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one alternative school. Other Yelm highlights include district-wide Graduate Yelm! and Business Partnership programs, a remarkably successful Yelm Dollars for Scholars program, multiple Advanced Placement course offerings, SPSCC partnership with on-site college courses and HS+ diploma recovery program, award-winning CTE programs and music programs, and over 1300 active volunteers. Yelm Community Schools takes its responsibility seriously to provide the best education possible for all students in a safe and caring environment.
