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Toutle Lake School District sits on the western side of Mt. St. Helens and encompasses beautiful Silver Lake.  We believe that families are one of the most important keys to students' success.  Our new website contains information to help navigate the important details that are key to our partnership.  

Greetings and Salutations- Staff, Parents, and Community Members,
On behalf of the entire district, I am thrilled to welcome our staff, parents, and students back to what promises to be an exciting and enriching 2025–2026 school year! Everyone is eagerly looking forward to seeing our students back in the hallways, engaging in dynamic classroom learning, and participating in another spirited season of school athletics.

This year, we are proud to introduce several key initiatives that will enhance the educational experience across our district:

1. Trimester Schedule at the High School We are transitioning to a trimester system at the high school level. This new schedule will allow us to offer a broader range of elective courses, providing students with more diverse and enriching learning opportunities.

2. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Across the district, staff will engage in 90 minutes of dedicated PLC time each week. These sessions will focus on analyzing student learning data, setting common academic goals, and strengthening our Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies to better support every learner.

3. Strategic Plan Implementation With the completion of our district’s Strategic Plan, we are aligning our resources and efforts around three core priorities:
• Academic Excellence-both in and beyond the classroom
• School Safety-ensuring a secure and supportive environment
• Stewardship-caring for our buildings, grounds, and programs
Every decision we make will be guided by our four core principles: Community, Integrity, Humility, and Excellence.
We recognize the ongoing financial challenges posed by limited state funding, inflation, and rising utility costs. Despite these hurdles, we remain committed to transparency and open communication regarding our budget. Our goal is to manage our resources wisely and work diligently to strengthen our overall fund balance in the year ahead.
In closing, this is truly a great time to be a Duck! From our live mascots to our passionate educators and our shared sense of purpose, we are poised for another year of growth and achievement. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your school office. We look forward to partnering with you throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Chris Schumaker
TLSD Superintendent