We will ensure high levels of academic and cultural learning for every student.

I'm excited and humbled to introduce myself as the new Chief School Administrator at Muckleshoot Tribal School. I served as the MTS Secondary Vice Principal and Principal in 2022 and 2023. I have truly enjoyed working with the MTS students, staff, and community.

This year, I will be sending out community communication in the form of an MTS Newsletter. The goal is to inform you of what is happening at the Muckleshoot Tribal School and to celebrate the hard work and growth of the MTS children.

I am so excited to meet you at various school events throughout the year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve Muckleshoot Tribal School.

Welcome Back Elementary Families!

We hope you had a wonderful summer! Our Elementary staff has been working hard to prepare for the arrival of your students. We are so excited to see everyone on Tuesday! A few quick important pieces of information:

• Teachers will be reaching out via email or phone to introduce themselves.
• Breakfast will be different this year. Students will be entering through the small gym doors going through the Elementary Playground.
• Busses will drop students off at the playground gates
• Staff will welcome students into the small gym for breakfast
• Staff will be available to direct you to the small gym
• It is hugely important that students arrive on time for school. Core Academics will be taking place in the morning so ensuring your student is on time helps make sure they don’t miss any important material!

Melinda McConnaughey

Elementary Principal

Muckleshoot Tribal School

X3710

Cell: 253-281-1899

MTS would like to extend a warm welcome to John Bomar, who will be joining us as the Secondary Principal. John brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked as a principal for eight years across various grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Additionally, he has served as an Elementary Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, School Counselor, Middle School Teacher, Adaptive Behavior Teacher, and Youth Counselor, working with K-12 students and their families for over 20 years. We are excited to have John on board and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our school community.

Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year. I hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable summer. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 5th. Breakfast is being served in the Cafeteria this year for Middle and High School students starting at 730.

Teachers and Staff have been preparing for the new school year this summer, and staff are excited to see students back at school. We have added some Career and Technical (CTE) course options to support High School students in their pathways to graduation. Our counselors and teachers will be working with students on this process.

As the new Secondary Principal, one of my priorities at the beginning of the year will be to get to know our students and families as we work together to ensure each student finds success at MTS. We will also be working to increase our attendance rate through engaging students in meaningful ways in the learning they are doing at school.

Further information will come throughout the year for different events and activities.

John Bomar

Secondary Principal

Muckleshoot Tribal School

Ext. 3808

Free bus transportation is provided for all Muckleshoot Tribal School Students who live within the transportation service areas. During the first couple weeks of school we ask for your

patience as the routes change as a result of enrollment changes. We do our best to inform you of your child's bus assignment, pick up/drop off times and when there has been a delay or change.

If you have any questions about routes, pick up/ drop off times please contact the School office at

253-931-6709 ext 3717. After 5pm, please contact Transportation at 253-261-1329.

All bus route changes (i.e. Students riding a different bus home, etc.) must be in writing to the office the morning of the scheduled change. For safety purposes, all changes must be submitted to the office no later than noon.

What is NYCP/BISID?

The Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) is centered on the goal of ensuring that Indian students are prepared for college and careers by promoting partnerships in American Indian (AI) tribal communities. The NYCP allows the local community to choose a project focus based on a needs assessment or other data analysis as well as the areas the community identifies as having the biggest impact on improving outcomes for AI youth. The purpose of the Native Youth Community Project is to improve the college and career readiness of American Indian students through a community led project.

The Building Intelligences for Strong Individual Decision-making (BISID) utilizes a “Social Workers in the Schools Model” to enable the MTS to develop and provide opportunities to promote strong, positive, and healthy educational experiences for the students, as well as provide opportunities for parents/guardians to gain an understanding of their sons/daughter’s educational and wellness needs.

Opportunities & Activities in the Past:

*Career Visits

* Culture Activities and Engagements

* College Visits

*Leadership Trips

• Bend, Oregon
• Moab
• Hawaii
• Naval Airbase
• NCAI- California

Please see Ellie One Feather, Olivia Bentley, Ryan Thompson Sr or Samantha Curley for more information.

Attention 2023/2024 MTS Student Drivers: Please visit the security gate office to obtain a Parking Registration Card application. You must complete all the necessary documents and return them to Security Manager Rae Jansen or Security Supervisor Gene Enos. To receive a parking permit, you must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and current vehicle registration.