Our School
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of Prairie Elementary is to educate, nurture and guide children in developing their potential.
VISION STATEMENT
Prairie Elementary, as part of Yelm Community Schools, is a safe, welcoming, student-centered, and collaborative learning environment. In partnership with parents, students and community leaders, YCS staff are dedicated to helping all students meet performance expectations and achieve their full learning potential.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Yelm Prairie Elementary, a design-winning school, opened its doors in September 1984 to approximately 450 students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Since that time, we have seen our grade configuration change from K-6 to K-5, K-4, then to Preschool-4, and now a Preschool - 5th grade. Our student population as of October 2023 was 427 students.
We have 18 regular education classrooms for our K-5th grade students. In addition, we have special subject teachers in Reading, Math, Special Education, Music, Band, Art, P.E., and Media/Library.
In 2005, we opened a Yelm Community Schools developmental preschool and in 2017 the Functional Learning Center began serving students at our site.
School Hours
Office Hours:
Regular Schedule: 8:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Late Start Wednesday: 9:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
2-hr Delay: 10:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Half Day: 8:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
AM Preschool: 8:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. (no school on late starts or 1/2 days)
PM Preschool: 12:35 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. (no school on late starts or 1/2 days)
Our Staff is Here to Help!
Principal: Holly Ackerman
E: holly_ackerman@ycs.wednet.edu
Counselor: Sarah Bennie
E: sarah_bennie@ycs.wednet.edu
Principal's Office Professional: Shari Parsons
E: shari_parsons@ycs.wednet.edu
ASB/Registrar Office Proessional: Andrea Villegas
E: andrea_villegas@ycs.wednet.edu
Attendance/Heath Room Assistant: Abby Evatt
E: abigail_evatt@ycs.wednet.edu
Communication
The office is able to take messages for staff members. All staff have an email address. Please check the Staff Directory.
Report Cards
Report cards are available in Skyward Family Access approximately one week after the end of each quarter.
Student and Family Information
Student information should be kept up to date. Please inform the office of any changes to the information so we can maintain accurate records including guardian contact details.
Contact Information:
Physical/Delivery Address: 16535 110th Ave. SE; Yelm, WA 98597
Mailing Address: PO Box 476; Yelm, WA 98597
P: 360.458.3700
F: 360.458.6326
Attendance Line: 360.458.6271
Attendance Email: pr_attendance@ycs.wednet.edu
School Performance
School Improvement Plan
Parent Involvment Plan
OSPI Report Card
- Staff Statistics
- Assessment Scores
SCHOOL FUNDING
Current Budget: $2,972,659.91
OSPI Report Card - Building Expenditure Per Pupil
ASB Fund Balance