Wear and share ORANGE on Unity Day, Wed., Oct. 16, 2024, to show your support of bullying prevention. #UnityEveryDay. For ideas to get involved, visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp

BSD will be conducting their 2025-2026 Advanced Learning testing from now until October 18. More info...

Tigers worked together last year to help save Tillicum. Let's keep working together to make it the best school year! TMS PTA helps fund programs and activities that BSD can't, and with increasing budget cuts from the district, having a PTA respond to any unmet needs is critical! Click here to help us fund student and family events, school grants, and so much more! This year, we're already starting strong with our PTA-sponsored Ice Cream Social with help from tigers working together and donating!

Last year, in addition to our family events, we also approved some school grants and helped fund these programs:

• Orchestra Retreat

• Afterschool Algebra Club Support

• Microscope Maintenance for the Science Department

• Tiger Store Prizes

• Cascade Program Support

• 7th Grade Social Studies Podcast

• Supplies and Food for Culture Chefs Cooking Club

• Support for 6th Grade Camp

• Choir Support

• And more!

Want to double or triple the impact of your donation? Consider donating to our school and letting your employer know that they can match your gift!  

Please donate to Tillicum Middle School! Every dollar counts.

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Tillicum Middle School’s Veteran’s Day Assembly is coming up on Friday, November 8th. If you would like to honor a loved one by including them in our Veteran’s Day Assembly slideshow, please email president@tillicumpta.org with the following information:

• Name of Veteran
• Picture of Veteran (if available)
• Title/Rank, Branch of Military, Years Served, etc.
• Relation to Tillicum MS community member

The deadline for submissions is end of day, Tuesday, November 5th.

Families must reapply for school meal benefits each year.  If your student(s) qualified for free or reduced priced meals last year, their prior year eligibility is extended for the first 30 school days to allow time for a new application to be completed.  After the 30^th day (October 15, 2024), school meals will be charged at the paid meal price if a new eligibility for free or reduced price school meal benefits has not been established.

The 2024-25 Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) application can be found at:  www.bsd405.org/freeandreduced 

Completing the CNEEB application may qualify you for:

• Summer EBT (grocery) benefits
• Waived or reduced fees for other programs and activities, and
• Community resources available through our Family Engagement Specialists

We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to chair the Reflections Program at Tillicum Middle School! Without a chair, our students won’t be able to participate in this wonderful arts initiative.

The Reflections program is a nationally recognized initiative that gives students the opportunity to express themselves through art, literature, music, photography, and more. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection”—a powerful prompt encouraging students to embrace their uniqueness and express themselves creatively.

What is Reflections?
Reflections allows students to explore their creativity and submit original works based on the theme. Students from across the country participate in this enriching program, and we need your help to bring it to Tillicum Middle School!

Why Volunteer?

• Champion the arts at Tillicum and help students shine
• No experience required—training and resources are provided
• Make a lasting impact by helping students build confidence, explore their talents, and potentially have their work recognized at regional and state levels.

Reflections Chair Training Opportunities
There was a Reflections Chair training on Wednesday, September 25th, but don’t worry if you missed it—there will be additional training sessions before the project submission deadline. Both our Bellevue PTA Council and the Tillicum PTA will provide support to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

Ready to Get Involved?
If you're interested, reach out to us for more information or stay tuned for upcoming training dates.

Learn more about the program here: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/

it is BSD's intention to ensure the safe and orderly operation of all activities on high school campuses in the District. As such, please know that any middle school student attending varsity games at any District high school during the 2024-2025 school year will be required to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult.  Unaccompanied middle school students will not be admitted.  This is a requirement for all KingCo Conference schools. Bellevue, Interlake, Newport, and Sammamish High Schools are all KingCo Conference schools and must follow this General Rule for Admission.