Goodman Middle School

Join us on Thursday, August 29th!

All NEW students of any grade are invited between 9:00 - 11:30 to drop in, pick up your course schedule, tour the building with your family to find your classes, check out your locker, meet some of our ASB leaders, and get your school pictures taken. Incoming 6th graders and all students new to Goodman are welcome for the morning session. The format will be self-paced, you are welcome to take as much time as you would like, however, the photographers will need to finish by 11:30, so please plan accordingly.

All RETURNING students are invited between 12:30 - 3:00 that day to pick up schedules and get school photos taken. You are welcome anytime before 3:00, at which time the photographers will be leaving and the school will be closed.

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3rd, and there will be plenty of people here to help get schedules for students and help them find their way that day as well, so don't worry if you can't make it before then. For returning students, you will also be able to check your schedule in your portal if you are not able to come pick it up in person.

We will have a Picture Make Up Day on September 23rd for any students who aren't able to join us on August 29th. See the link on this page for ordering photos from Yuen Lui School Photography for the August 29th Picture Day.

We are excited to see our Roadrunners on Thursday, August 29th!

Please join us on September 19th and 5:30 pm for our Open House!

There will be a short presentation in the Commons at 5:30 pm, followed by time for you to visit classrooms. Our event will conclude at 7:00 pm. We encourage you to bring a copy of your student's schedule or list of teachers you want to meet. We will have maps of the building available and staff will help direct you as needed. Our fabulous VPO will be here selling Spirit Wear and helping parents sign up to volunteer with them, so look for their table! 

Parking is limited to marked parking spots in our main lot with overflow in the bus parking area. Please do not park on the shoulder of the main street as it impedes local traffic through the area. Carpooling is always recommended for our larger events if possible.

We look forward to seeing you!

School Pictures

Our first Picture Day will be on August 29th and picture packages ordered from that Picture Day using the link below will be mailed directly to your home. Our Make Up Picture Day will be on September 23rd. Only students who missed the photographers on August 30th will participate on September 23rd, and they should get their photos taken even if they aren't ordering a picture package. We will then have a Picture Retake Day on October 28th for any students who had errors with their first photo and need to have their picture taken again.

To pre-order a photo package, use this link:  Yuen Lui School Photography

Pre-ordered photos will be mailed directly to student's homes within 3 weeks after Picture Day, and digital orders will be sent via email from imagequix@noreply.com at the same time. 

Photos will be available for online viewing using your student's ID number one week after Picture Day.

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

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

View our bell schedule for the 24-25 school year

Our lunch schedule for the 24-25 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 August 29th based on this list:

• 4th period teachers with 1st lunch: Chadwell, Duncan-Sembroski, Edmonds, Eilers, Goodwin, Holsather-Nelson, Hyatt, Jarvis, Lynch, West, Zamberlin
• 4th period teachers with 2nd lunch: Busey, Cuellar, DeGroot, Guttormsen, Mach, McInnis, Oikawa-Kennedy, Peterson, Rychard, Woodman

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

View the communication regarding the Healthy Youth Survey that was shared via ParentSquare on September 25th.

More information along with communication in multiple languages if needed.

The survey will take place in the fall. 

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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 29th. 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. Your students supply kit will include:

4 - boxes of #2 pre-sharpened Ticonderoga pencils 12 per box
1 - package of assorted color highlighters 5 count
2 - college rule spiral notebooks
2 - boxes of Bic Glide ballpoint pens 1 blue and 1 black
pencil pouch
1 - package of graphing paper
1 - package of colored pencils 12 pack
big eraser

In addition to these provided supplies your student will need a heavy duty 2-inch binder, one set of 6 dividers,  and one package of college rule paper.

Supply Lists

We have tentative dates for sports seasons for the 2024-2025 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 11 - October 19: Cross Country (open to all grades); Boys Soccer (7th & 8th grade); Girls Volleyball (7th & 8th grade)

October 30 - December 9: Wrestling (open to all grades)

January 8 - February 8: Girls Basketball (7th & 8th grade)

March 4 - April 4: Girls Soccer (7th & 8th grade); Boys Basketball (7th & 8th grade)

April 8 - May 22: Track & Field (open to all grades)

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 November 4-8th 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