History

The name Chimacum originated from the Chimakum Valley Indians, who inhabited the area until treaties were signed with settlers, and boundaries were formed. The first school was built in 1915 and was used as Kindergarten through Eighth grade until it burned in 1943. It was later rebuilt in the present site and continues to be in use today as a K-12 school.

District Highlights

Chimacum School District has enjoyed the support of the community through the passage every two years of a local maintenance and operations levy. The levy provides many things including additional teachers to keep class sizes small, support for extra curricular activities, new technology for students and programs for highly capable students. The school board has adopted school improvement plans from all grade levels and will continue to monitor these plans annually in an effort to continually improve student instruction.

School District Boundaries

The Chimacum School District covers a 100 square mile area, which includes the communities of Port Ludlow, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Chimacum, Shine, Paradise Bay and Marrowstone Island. We serve 1,150 students in grades K-12.

District Data

The Chimacum School District employs approximately 7 administrative; 85 certificated; and 90 classified staff. The total district general fund budget is approximately $10.5 million, with about 19% of that total raised through local levies. Personnel costs account for approximately 80% of all expenditures.

Friends of Chimacum Schools

The Friends of Chimacum Schools (FOCS) is a non-profit, tax-deductible organization. FOCS was created in 1994 to provide additional educational resources for Chimacum students and teachers, and help continue their education by promoting and awarding scholarships and educator grants. To become a member of FOCS, or to ask how you can be involved, call the district office at 385-3922.

Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of the Chimacum School District. We are fortunate to have a hardworking contingent of parents and community members giving their time in many varying ways. If you have questions about volunteering in the Chimacum School District, please call the district office at 385-3922 ext. 223 for more information.

Community Involvement

In the small communities of Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Nordland, Irondale, Shine and Paradise Bay, residents remain very involved with school activities. From the parent’s groups and PTSA to the local scholarships awarded, this community gives a lot to the education and development of the students.

ORGANIZATIONS - There are various groups which enable parents to remain involved with the Chimacum School District. The various parent groups, PTA, Big Blue Boosters, FOCS, and the Band Boosters name a few of the district’s avid supporters.
SCHOLARSHIPS - Local businesses and clubs give scholarships to seniors planning on furthering their education at college. The East Jefferson Rotary, The Soroptimists, Chimacum Education Association, Tri-Area Community Center, Jefferson County Bar Association and Fraternal Order of Eagles are just a few of the organizations that donate to Chimacum students.

Student Involvement

Chimacum’s outstanding student involvement in high school, promotes responsible student behavior. Students who participate in activities tend to have higher grade-point averages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems than students generally. Out of the total number of students in the high school - 348, 314 students participate in a variety of sports and clubs. Clubs include anything from Hiking to National Honor Society