Soap Lake School District

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, 6th grade will be located in the secondary building.

This decision was made after reviewing enrollment trends, available space, and long-term program planning. Moving 6th grade will:

• Create additional space at the elementary school to support future enrollment growth

• Provide more room for student support services and itinerant staff

• Allow 6th grade students to participate more fully in middle school athletics, ASB, and extracurricular activities

• Strengthen alignment between upper elementary and middle school programming

This transition supports both current needs and long-term planning.

Students entering 6th grade in 2026-2027 (current 5th graders) will attend school in the middle/high school building.

Planning efforts will focus on:

• Maintaining strong academic continuity

• Clear expectations and supervision

• Student support during the transition

• Orientation opportunities before school begins

• Age-appropriate structure and scheduling

Our goal is to ensure that students feel prepared, supported, and connected in their new setting.

The middle/high school building serves both middle and high school students. Careful planning will ensure age-appropriate supervision, scheduling, and expectations for 6th grade students.

Additional details about schedules and structure will be shared as planning progresses.

No. Staffing decisions related to this transition have not yet been finalized. District leadership is carefully reviewing how to structure classes and support services to maintain instructional quality and strong student support.

Additional information will be shared once decisions are made.

This FAQ marks the first stage of communication regarding the transition.

Over the coming months, families can expect:

• Updates on scheduling and structure

• Orientation details

• Staffing information (once finalized)

• Opportunities to ask questions

Clear communication will remain a priority throughout the process.

We value feedback from families, staff, and community members. A community input survey has been created to gather perspectives and questions as we continue planning.

Complete the Survey HERE

Planning will continue throughout the remainder of this school year. Updates will be shared as details are finalized to ensure families have the information they need well in advance of the 2026-2027 school year.