A big thank-you to our amazing students, staff, and families for making this day full of laughter and fun!
Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween night!

Update 10/27/25 6:25 AM: Good News! The power has been restored at all of our schools. All schools will still operate on a two-hour delay today to ensure our buildings are warm and systems are operational for students. Please note there will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses will run on normal routes. Thank you to our PSE and utility teams for restoring our power! And thank you to our operations teams for ensuring our schools are ready for students and staff!
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10/26/25 6:30 PM: We are actively monitoring power outages across the district. At this time, Black Diamond Elementary, Thunder Mountain Middle School, Enumclaw Middle School, Southwood Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary are still without power. The current estimated time of restoration is 12:00 AM.
Due to these outages, all schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow to ensure our buildings and systems are operational and ready for students. Please note there will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses will run on normal routes.
For our Birth to Five families: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.
We will continue to monitor the situation, and if the power is not restored by the estimated time of 12:00 AM, we will reassess in the morning and provide families with any updates.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Thank you to our PSE and utility teams for working to restore our power!

Our students have been earning Panther Bucks this year by showing their Panther qualities—being safe, respectful, responsible, and kind—and by going above and beyond as great citizens of our school!
Our Panthers have been cashing in their bucks for some awesome rewards like Mario Kart with Mr. Means, helping out in younger classrooms, sitting by a buddy at lunch, leading morning announcements, dressing up the principal for the day, and choosing a prize from the prize cart—plus many more fun options!
Ask your child what they’re saving their Panther Bucks for, and encourage them to keep showing those Panther qualities!

It’s always so fun to see our students' creativity, enthusiasm, and school pride shine.
Have a great weekend, Panthers — and go Mariners!!


Having a full belly helps improve learning by providing the brain with the necessary energy and nutrients for focus, memory, and concentration.
Did you know that this year, every student at Southwood receives FREE breakfast and lunch thanks to the number of approved Free & Reduced Lunch applications submitted LAST year?
We’re so grateful for the support of our families in helping us reach this incredible milestone — and we’d love to do it again!
To help us qualify for school-wide free meals again next year, please take a moment to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Application for this school year if you think you may qualify!
Apply here or find more info: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/free-and-reduced
Thank you for supporting our school and helping every student stay full and focused!














October Lunch Menu!
Our students truly blew us away with their incredible projects — they put so much thought, creativity, and time into their work, and it showed in every detail. Yesterday, they had the chance to present their projects to their peers, and the excitement in the room was real!
It was heartwarming to see how proud they were to share what they had learned, and just as wonderful to see their classmates being so supportive, and encouraging.
We are so proud of our young thinkers, creators, and presenters. Way to go, Panthers!!
Our Read-a-Thon is nearing the finish line, and the excitement is REAL! Uni, Zeb, and Dino have been spotted reading their hearts out in the library — and they’re counting on YOU to help us reach our goal!
Let’s make this final push the biggest one yet! Every minute counts, every donation helps, and every reader makes a difference. Let’s do this, team!
Don’t forget — you can bring your donations tonight during Open House and Share Fair (5:15-6:15)! We can't wait to see you there!!
Keep reading, keep logging those minutes, and let’s make this happen! We believe in you, Southwood stars!

