Goodman Middle School

Open House – Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 PM

Join us for our Back-to-School Open House on Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 PM! This is a great opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of your student, meet their teachers, and learn more about what middle school is all about.

Get your questions answered, explore the classrooms, and see firsthand the engaging learning environment we’re proud to offer.

Students and families are welcome—we hope to see you there!

School Pictures

School pictures will be taken during Connections Day on Thursday, August 22.

If your student is unable to attend Connections Day, a make-up picture day will be held on Wednesday, September 17.
Please note: this is not a retake day—it is only for students who missed the original picture day on August 22.

Click here to order pictures

We are excited to see our Roadrunners here at Goodman on Wednesday, September 3^rd!

Before the first day of school, here are some important items students will want to know in advance:

• School starts at 8:15 and ends at 2:45 (9:15 - 2:45 on Wednesdays)
• Know your student ID number
• Know your portal user name and password - if you are brand new to our district you will be able to get that from our librarian on your first day
• Know your schedule - check it in your portal the night before school in case changes have been made, and it helps to print a copy or write it down or have a photo of it on your phone for reference
• Your 4th period class determines what lunch you have. Check the lunch schedule posted on this page once that is available
• Know your address and parent phone numbers - it helps to write this info down also in case your phone battery dies during the school day
• Know your bus number - go to this webpage to find your bus information. Write it down!
• Know your locker number and combination (you can find this in your portal and it will be printed on your schedule)
• *Important: please do not use stickers or markers on your locker to decorate!
  • only use removable accessories and decorations for your locker
  • do not share your locker with anyone
  • do not share your locker combination with anyone
  • lockers have attached locks, you do not need to bring your own lock
• Know your after school plan to get home - bus or parent pick-up, make sure you know before you get to school every morning! We are not able to get last minute reminder messages to students during the school day, please review your plan each morning if necessary
• Don't come to school if you are not feeling well, and check in with our Health Room if you feel unwell during the school day
• Charge your chromebook overnight so it's fully charged for school each day
• You should bring a refillable water bottle - we have a water bottle filling station and drinking fountains can be found around the building as well
• Mrs. Kjelstad is the counselor for students with last names A - K, and Mrs. Nemecek is the counselor for students with last names L - Z

2025-2026 Bell Schedule

Our lunch schedule for the 25-26 school year is based on 4th period teacher so students will be able to figure out which lunch they have when they get their schedules on Friday, August 22^nd based on this list:

• 4th period teachers with 1st lunch: TBD
• 4th period teachers with 2nd lunch: TBD

Note: our lunch schedule may be subject to change before the 1st day of school!

Bus Information

To lookup your specific bus route, bus stop and pick up/drop off times, use this link to our Transportation Department

You will need your student's ID number and date of birth to access your student's bus route information. If you have questions, reach out to the Transportation Department at 253.530.3900.

Nutrition Services & Lunch Accounts

Visit our Nutrition Services page that includes information on menus, prices, loading your student's lunch account, and the application for Free/Reduced Price meals.

You can also look for the "Meals" icon on our main webpage!

📣 Apply Now for Free/Reduced Meals and More Benefits for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🍎📚

As we gear up for another exciting school year, we want to remind you about an important opportunity that goes beyond just meals. Now is the time to apply for the Free/Reduced Meals Application for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This program offers a wide range of benefits that extend far beyond the cafeteria.

Eligibility is More Than a Meal!

When you qualify for the Free/Reduced Meals program, not only does your student receive nourishing meals, but they also gain access to discounts on various fees associated with technology, credit recovery, college applications, and college preparatory exams. This means your student can explore their academic potential without the worry of financial constraints.

Empowering Education Through Support

Beyond the immediate benefits, the Free/Reduced Meal program plays a pivotal role in funding students' overall education. The program helps provide essential resources such as technology tools and internet access, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage in digital learning environments. By participating in this program, you're contributing to a more equitable and inclusive education for all students in our district.

Applying is Easy and Flexible

We understand that life gets busy, and that's why we've designed the application process to be hassle-free. Applications can be submitted at any time during the school year, giving you the flexibility to apply when it's most convenient for you. 

For more information on how to apply and eligibility criteria, please visit Child Nutrition. 

We will be working on schedules over the summer and they should be available in the student portal by August 22nd. Please be patient!

Once schedules are published, if you have questions you can reach out to your counselor directly.

• Counselor for last names A - K, Mirka Kjelstad; kjelstadm@psd401.net; 253.530.1633
• Counselor for last names L - Z, Erika Nemecek; nemeceke@psd401.net; 253.530.1632

The Peninsula School District is committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. To achieve this, PSD will supply all basic educational school supplies to Pre-K through 12th grade students.

We have tentative dates for sports seasons for the 2025-2026 season. These may change as the school year approaches, but we wanted families to have some idea what to expect in advance so you can prepare your athletes!

September 10 – October 17, 2025
● ‍Cross Country
● Girls Volleyball
● Boys Soccer

November 3 – December 17, 2025
● Wrestling

January 6 – February 13, 2026
● Girls Basketball

February 25 – April 3, 2026
● Girls Soccer
● Boys Basketball

April 21 – May 28, 2026
● ‍Track & Field

The Food Backpacks 4 Kids program is a great support for our community.

To find out more and to apply for their services, click on the link below!

Food Backpacks 4 Kids

Conference Week will be October 27-31^st and will give our students a chance to meet with their individual teachers along with their parents to discuss learning goals for this school year. We will use ParentSquare again this year for scheduling conference appointments. Watch for messages from each of your student's teachers with directions for scheduling your appointments. If you wish to meet with any or all of your student's teachers you will be able to schedule those appointments all within ParentSquare. All appointments must be scheduled in advance, we will not have any drop-in format conference times. If you are unable to schedule an appointment during Conference Week but would like the opportunity to meet with one or more of your student's teachers, please feel free to reach out the them and/or your student's counselor to make other arrangements.

Click Here for the PSD School Calendar