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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
https://ptleader.com/articles/local-news/more-families-gain-access-to-ymca-after-school-care/
https://ptleader.com/articles/local-news/more-families-gain-access-to-ymca-after-school-care/
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.
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.
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! 💙💛
#ChooseChimacum #be rad
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! 💙💛
#ChooseChimacum #be rad
Come and tour Chimacum Creek Primary School tomorrow August 18th from 2 PM - 4 PM! This is a great opportunity to experience the warm welcoming spacious facility, the gardens and the playgrounds. We hope to see you there!
Physical screenings are available at Chimacum's School Based Health Center. Appointments are open to all student-athletes in Jefferson County and are good for two years.
To be seen, students must complete the "Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form" and the "General Consent for Services Form" and HIPPA forms before their appointment. You can find and download them here: https://www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/1031/Sports-Physicals or pick them up at your local school administrations office and or at the Jefferson County Public Health main office.
To schedule an appointment:
📞 Call or text: 360-390-8590 or 📞 Call: 360-385-9400
Appointment dates and locations:
Chimacum SBHC located off the commons in the High School
• Tuesday, August 18 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday, August 21 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 25 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday, August 28 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
To be seen, students must complete the "Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form" and the "General Consent for Services Form" and HIPPA forms before their appointment. You can find and download them here: https://www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/1031/Sports-Physicals or pick them up at your local school administrations office and or at the Jefferson County Public Health main office.
To schedule an appointment:
📞 Call or text: 360-390-8590 or 📞 Call: 360-385-9400
Appointment dates and locations:
Chimacum SBHC located off the commons in the High School
• Tuesday, August 18 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday, August 21 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 25 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday, August 28 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Looking for a homeschool option with a teacher partner by your side? Primary Pi is a new K–2 family partnership program at Chimacum Creek Primary that supports families with coaching, learning plans, and developmentally appropriate school-based learning opportunities.
Families work with a certificated teacher to create a home learning plan that fits their goals, schedule, and child’s needs. Students may attend selected learning blocks during the week, including foundational literacy, foundational math, snack and story, and Play Lab, with monthly check-ins to reflect on growth and adjust the plan.
Primary Pi is not one-size-fits-all. It is flexible, personal, playful, and built around partnership with parents.
#HomeschoolSupport #AlternativeLearning #PrimaryPi #ChooseChimacum #KnownByNameStrengthAndNeed
Families work with a certificated teacher to create a home learning plan that fits their goals, schedule, and child’s needs. Students may attend selected learning blocks during the week, including foundational literacy, foundational math, snack and story, and Play Lab, with monthly check-ins to reflect on growth and adjust the plan.
Primary Pi is not one-size-fits-all. It is flexible, personal, playful, and built around partnership with parents.
#HomeschoolSupport #AlternativeLearning #PrimaryPi #ChooseChimacum #KnownByNameStrengthAndNeed
We are incredibly proud and inspired by our Chimacum Cowboys Band!
Although the Washington, D.C. parade was canceled due to extreme heat, the spirit of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration lived on. In a truly uplifting moment, our student musicians joined high school bands from Florida, Wisconsin, and California for an impromptu performance at the National Museum of the United States Army.
What could have been a disappointing setback became an inspiring display of resilience, and the unifying power of music. These talented students demonstrated grace, flexibility, and enthusiasm, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
A heartfelt thank you to Daniel Ferland, Jesse Bland, and the dedicated parents, volunteers, and community supporters who helped make this unforgettable experience possible. Your support ensured that our students could represent Chimacum with pride and excellence.
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/07/07/chimacum-band-gets-opportunity-to-perform/
#ChimacumCowboysBand #America250 #PowerOfMusic #Patriotism #ChooseChimacum #DeepRootsBroadHorizons
The YMCA is hiring for the NEW Chimacum Creek Primary After School Program in the fall. Spread the word!
Today at the Jefferson County Courthouse, the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed June 4, 2026, as Duane L. Montgomery Day in Jefferson County.
We are deeply grateful to the BOCC for honoring Mr. Montgomery’s remarkable legacy as a Chimacum teacher, band director, coach, mentor, and builder of school spirit from 1954 to 1985. It was especially meaningful to have members of the Montgomery family present, including Rick and Cheryl, the Montgomery children, and daughter-in-law Jackie.
As we prepare for the June 4 dedication of the Montgomery Auditorium, we are proud to honor Duane and Mary Lou Montgomery and the generations of students, musicians, alumni, and families shaped by their service.
#WeAreChimacum #ChooseChimacum #DeepRootsBroadHorizons
We are deeply grateful to the BOCC for honoring Mr. Montgomery’s remarkable legacy as a Chimacum teacher, band director, coach, mentor, and builder of school spirit from 1954 to 1985. It was especially meaningful to have members of the Montgomery family present, including Rick and Cheryl, the Montgomery children, and daughter-in-law Jackie.
As we prepare for the June 4 dedication of the Montgomery Auditorium, we are proud to honor Duane and Mary Lou Montgomery and the generations of students, musicians, alumni, and families shaped by their service.
#WeAreChimacum #ChooseChimacum #DeepRootsBroadHorizons
Join us for the Montgomery Auditorium Dedication!
Chimacum School District is honored to invite alumni, families, music lovers, former band students, friends of Duane Montgomery, and the Montgomery family to a special dedication of the Montgomery Auditorium.
Thursday, June 4th 7:00 PM
Chimacum Jr./Sr. High School
Please join us as we celebrate Chimacum’s deep musical roots, the Montgomery family, and the generations of students whose lives have been shaped by music in the Valley Near the Water. This celebration will honor the lasting legacy of Duane L. Montgomery, beloved former Chimacum band teacher, founder of the Chimacum Marching Band, and writer of the Chimacum Alma Mater, still sung today: “In the valley near the water stands our alma mater…”
The evening will feature student musical performances from 2nd through 12th grade, including songs from our 2nd and 3rd grade students, the 4th–6th grade elementary drumline, the Jr./Sr. High Band, small group performances, and a big finale. All are welcome!
Chimacum School District is honored to invite alumni, families, music lovers, former band students, friends of Duane Montgomery, and the Montgomery family to a special dedication of the Montgomery Auditorium.
Thursday, June 4th 7:00 PM
Chimacum Jr./Sr. High School
Please join us as we celebrate Chimacum’s deep musical roots, the Montgomery family, and the generations of students whose lives have been shaped by music in the Valley Near the Water. This celebration will honor the lasting legacy of Duane L. Montgomery, beloved former Chimacum band teacher, founder of the Chimacum Marching Band, and writer of the Chimacum Alma Mater, still sung today: “In the valley near the water stands our alma mater…”
The evening will feature student musical performances from 2nd through 12th grade, including songs from our 2nd and 3rd grade students, the 4th–6th grade elementary drumline, the Jr./Sr. High Band, small group performances, and a big finale. All are welcome!
Chimacum School District had a fantastic time at Saturday’s Rhody Parade! We loved the sunshine and cheers from our community as we walked and rode with our CVT student-built ship, the Chimacum FEED Truck, and a school bus. Thank you to our amazing students, staff, board members, and Northwest Towing & Recovery for helping make the day so special!
We will see you all tomorrow at the Rhody Grand Parade! Meet at Benton and Lawrence to walk or ride together! Let’s fill the streets with Chimacum School spirit! 💛 🌸
Saddle up—this teacher appreciation is all week long!
In true cowboy fashion, our teachers show up, work hard, and take care of their herd. They build strong roots in our community while helping students ride toward big horizons ahead. Exposing students to the world outside the classroom is a memorable way to inspire and awaken their minds.
Thank you TIana Hawn and all our teachers for being steady hands and big-hearted leaders for our kids. 🌾🐎 #DeepRootsBroadHorizons
In true cowboy fashion, our teachers show up, work hard, and take care of their herd. They build strong roots in our community while helping students ride toward big horizons ahead. Exposing students to the world outside the classroom is a memorable way to inspire and awaken their minds.
Thank you TIana Hawn and all our teachers for being steady hands and big-hearted leaders for our kids. 🌾🐎 #DeepRootsBroadHorizons
Behind every confident student is a teacher who believed in them first.
Our educators don’t just teach content—they build relationships, spark curiosity, and create opportunities that shape lives. That’s the heart of Deep Roots, Broad Horizons—grounding students in who they are, while helping them imagine who they can become. Josette Mendoza and Kristen Johnson have inspired many students through their work with the award winning Robotics Team. We’re so grateful for all our fabulous teachers. 💙
Our educators don’t just teach content—they build relationships, spark curiosity, and create opportunities that shape lives. That’s the heart of Deep Roots, Broad Horizons—grounding students in who they are, while helping them imagine who they can become. Josette Mendoza and Kristen Johnson have inspired many students through their work with the award winning Robotics Team. We’re so grateful for all our fabulous teachers. 💙
🎉 It’s National School Principals Day! 🎉
Let's give a big shoutout to Katie, Ryan, Sarah, and Kelley for the incredible leadership they bring to Chimacum every day. They create inclusive, engaging schools where every student is known by name, strength, and need—and they do it with innovation, dedication, and a lot of joy.
They keep our Purpose and Promise alive here in the Valley Near the Water. Join us in thanking them for all they do! 🙌
Let's give a big shoutout to Katie, Ryan, Sarah, and Kelley for the incredible leadership they bring to Chimacum every day. They create inclusive, engaging schools where every student is known by name, strength, and need—and they do it with innovation, dedication, and a lot of joy.
They keep our Purpose and Promise alive here in the Valley Near the Water. Join us in thanking them for all they do! 🙌
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County has been honored with the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community Leadership Award for decades of support for Chimacum students! From scholarships and leadership programs to preschool funding and outdoor learning spaces, their impact is felt across generations. TJ Plastow, Diane Johnson and Mitch Brennan accepted the award on April 27th at the Awards Banquet. Thank you, Rotary Club of East Jefferson County, for putting students first!
Big news for Chimacum! 🚌
Our transportation team has earned a Letter of Achievement from OSPI and the Washington State Patrol for outstanding results on our annual school bus inspections for the second year in a row! This recognition reflects the care, precision, and pride our team brings to safely transporting our students every day.
Thank you to our incredible transportation staff for keeping Chimacum students safe on the road! Another great reason to #ChooseChimacum!
Our transportation team has earned a Letter of Achievement from OSPI and the Washington State Patrol for outstanding results on our annual school bus inspections for the second year in a row! This recognition reflects the care, precision, and pride our team brings to safely transporting our students every day.
Thank you to our incredible transportation staff for keeping Chimacum students safe on the road! Another great reason to #ChooseChimacum!
Check out the new article in the PT Leader about our fabulous Chimacum Valley Tech program: https://ptleader.com/articles/education/chimacum-program-aims-to-expand-career-and-hands-on-education/