MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL

Endicott families, staff, and students, 

At Endicott-St. John Middle School, students are able to participate in a multitude of elective course offerings each quarter/semester. As a matter of fact, we are one of the only small schools in Whitman County that has the ability to offer such opportunities to our students. Each member of the amazing Middle School staff teaches hands-on skills-based electives each day. We are so blessed to have these educators in our building, willing to put in extra hours and effort to make these crucial opportunities available for our students.

However, recent funding issues at the state level are creating a deficit in funding for such courses. The Endicott School District has reduced local funding for these classes and does not do other fundraisers to provide these opportunities. If you are interested in donating to help us continue to provide the top quality courses we currently offer, please contact Tricia Jeffries, Endicott Superintendent, at 509-397-8059. Please consider giving to help us maintain our amazing student opportunities!

My recent trip to Olympia to advocate for appropriate, and constitutionally required, funding for schools went well. Jerry Pugh, Mike Jones and I traveled to meet with numerous State Representatives and Senators last week. We were able to have some constructive conversations with folks and have been assured that our concerns are being heard. Whether the legislature deems things important enough to address will remain to be seen.

Stay safe, drive carefully, and as always, let me know if you have questions or concerns. I can be reached at (509) 397-8059.

Warm regards, 

Tricia Jeffries, M.Ed. 

Superintendent / Principal

Endicott School District