Auburn School District
Encyclopedia
Auburn School District No. 408 is a public school district
in King County, Washington
, seated in Auburn
. The district encompasses a 62-mile area bridging King County, Washington
and Pierce County, Washington
, and serves approximately 70,500 residents in Auburn
, Algona
, Pacific
, Lake Tapps, and a small portion of students from Kent
, Federal Way
, as well as a large portion of unincorporated area in King County.
In October 2007, the district had an enrolment of 14,600 students. Consisting of 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 secondary high school. For a total of 23 school in total.
Growth in the last decade, prompted the district to build a total of 9 new school's (5 elementary school
's, 2 middle school
s, and 2 comprehensive high school
s. The newest being Auburn Mountainview High School
) since 1992.
The district employs 849 certified teachers, and staff, and 801 uncertified staff.. In addition several former students from the district have become well known names, including Washington State governor, Christine Gregoire
, Commander Dick Scobee
, and several other notable names.
District 4
(President)
Janice Nelson,
District 3
(Vice-President)
Ray Vefik,
District 1
(Director)
Carol Helgerson,
District 2
(Director)
Lisa Connors,
District 5
(Director)
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
in King County, Washington
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
, seated in Auburn
Auburn, Washington
-Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn...
. The district encompasses a 62-mile area bridging King County, Washington
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
and Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County, Washington
right|thumb|[[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] - Seat of Pierce CountyPierce County is the second most populous county in the U.S. state of Washington. Formed out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory...
, and serves approximately 70,500 residents in Auburn
Auburn, Washington
-Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn...
, Algona
Algona, Washington
Algona is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and the Seattle metropolitan area, surrounded by the suburbs of Auburn to the north and east, Pacific to the south, and unincorporated King County to the west...
, Pacific
Pacific, Washington
Pacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 6,606 at the 2010 census. Like its northern neighbor Algona, Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of Auburn.- History :...
, Lake Tapps, and a small portion of students from Kent
Kent, Washington
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States, and is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest in the state. An outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is also the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage...
, Federal Way
Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States. Federal Way is located between Seattle and Tacoma. Its western boundary is Puget Sound. It is bordered by Des Moines on the north, Kent, unincorporated King County, and Milton on the east and Tacoma and Fife on the south...
, as well as a large portion of unincorporated area in King County.
In October 2007, the district had an enrolment of 14,600 students. Consisting of 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 secondary high school. For a total of 23 school in total.
Growth in the last decade, prompted the district to build a total of 9 new school's (5 elementary school
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
's, 2 middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
s, and 2 comprehensive high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
s. The newest being Auburn Mountainview High School
Auburn Mountainview High School
Auburn Mountainview High School is located on the outer edge of Auburn, a city in King County, Washington, USA. It was named after the scenic views from the school, including the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.-History:...
) since 1992.
The district employs 849 certified teachers, and staff, and 801 uncertified staff.. In addition several former students from the district have become well known names, including Washington State governor, Christine Gregoire
Christine Gregoire
Christine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire is the 22nd and current Governor of the state of Washington, and a member of the Democratic Party. Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004, and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington...
, Commander Dick Scobee
Dick Scobee
Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee was an American astronaut. He was killed commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission.-Early life:...
, and several other notable names.
School Board
The Auburn School District Board of Directors consists of five members who are elected by the voters of the district. Board members serve four-year staggered terms and represent a specific geographic area. The board sets school policies within the guidelines of the law and the State Board of Education. Board meetings are held the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month at the James P. Fugate Administration Building board room, located at 915 4th Street Northeast, Auburn. Sessions begin at 7 p.m. Special sessions are announced to the public in advance.Current school board members
Craig Schumaker,District 4
(President)
Janice Nelson,
District 3
(Vice-President)
Ray Vefik,
District 1
(Director)
Carol Helgerson,
District 2
(Director)
Lisa Connors,
District 5
(Director)
Schools
High schools
| School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Approx. Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School Auburn Senior High School Auburn Senior High School is a public high School in Auburn, Washington founded in 1903. The school is situated on of land in downtown Auburn, its campus includes the Auburn Performing Arts Center , The Auburn Swimming Pool, Auburn Memorial Stadium and the Administration Annex.-Academics:Auburn... http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/homepages/ahs/default.htm |
Auburn | Trojans Sports teams named Trojans "Trojans", evoking the soldiers of the ancient city of Troy depicted in The Iliad, is a popular name for modern sports teams, including those listed here.- Non-scholastic teams :* Rotterdam Trojans "Trojans", evoking the soldiers of the ancient city of Troy depicted in The Iliad, is a popular name... |
Green/Gold | 1,874 |
| Auburn Riverside High School Auburn Riverside High School Auburn Riverside High School is located in Auburn, Washington. Located next to the White River, the school takes it name from its location. The school opened in 1995 due to overcrowding at Auburn Senior High School.-Academics:... (http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/homepages/arhs/) |
Auburn | Raven Raven Raven is the common name given to several larger-bodied members of the genus Corvus—but in Europe and North America the Common Raven is normally implied... s |
Navy Blue/Teal/Silver | 1,742 |
| Auburn Mountainview High School Auburn Mountainview High School Auburn Mountainview High School is located on the outer edge of Auburn, a city in King County, Washington, USA. It was named after the scenic views from the school, including the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.-History:... (http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/homepages/amhs/) |
Auburn | Lion Lion The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger... s |
Blue/Orange | 1,429 |
| West Auburn Secondary High School (http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/homepages/wahs/) | Auburn | Wolves | Grey | 275 |
Middle schools 6-8
- Cascade MS
- Cascade Middle School is located in North Auburn, and has a student population of 750. Cascade's motto is "Spartan Excellence: Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere."
- Mt. Baker MS
- Mt. Baker Middle School is located in the Southwest Region of Auburn. It has the most students out of all the middle schools, with over 900 students. Darin Adams is the principal, and Jana Jo Uhlendorf is the assistant principal. Mt. Baker has a strong athletics program, dominating in basketball, wrestling, and track. They are also good at volleyball, gymnastics, baseball, soccer, and football, where they join with North Tapps Middle School of the Dieringer School District.
- Olympic MS
- Olympic Middle School is located in South Auburn and has about 700 students. Jana Fullerton is the principal, and Paul Douglas is the librarian.
- Rainier MS
- Rainier Middle School is situated on Lea Hill.
Elementary schools K-5
- Alpac ES, Located in Pacific, WashingtonPacific, WashingtonPacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 6,606 at the 2010 census. Like its northern neighbor Algona, Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of Auburn.- History :...
- Opened in 1973 and named for the cities of Algona and Pacific. Originally an open classroom concept school, but converted to standard classroom ideals in 1983. - Chinook ES - Opened in 1963 and named for the nearby White River Fish Hatchery. Located on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.
- Dick Scobee ES - Dick Scobee Elementary opened in 1959 as North Auburn Elementary and was renamed for the famed astronaut and Auburn High School graduate who died as commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger, Dick Scobee.
- Evergreen Heights ES - Opened in 1970, located on the West Hill of Auburn.
- Gildo Rey ES - Opened in 1969, under the name of South Auburn Elementary and was renamed in 1976 in honor of a long time faculty member, Gildo Rey.
- Hazelwood ES - Opened 1990, on Auburn's Lea Hill.
- Ilalko ES- Opened 1992. Named after a Native American village, the word "Ilalko" means "Striped Water."
- Lakeland Hills ES - Auburn's largest Elementary school, opened in the Lakeland Hills community 2006.
- Lake View ES- Opened in 1980.
- Lea Hill ES - Opened in 1965 as one of only 11 schools in the United States designated as a National Educational landmark by the National Parks Service.
- Pioneer ES- Opened in 1950. The principal is Debra Gary.
- Terminal Park ES - opened in 1945 and it was named for the terminal end of the railroad and the neighborhood where the rail workers lived, Terminal Park.
- Washington ES - The oldest Elementary school in Auburn, located next to Auburn High School, originally opened in 1920, was demolished and re-built in 1970.
- Arthur Jacobsen ES - Opened in 2007, on the former Jacobsen Tree farm and on the lower portion of Auburn Mountainview's campus.