Principal’s Message
IRE Families,
As we head into our final week of school, I want to express my gratitude for another incredible year together. It has been a joy to watch our students learn and grow, every single day.
A special thank you goes out to our amazing PTA and the many volunteers who helped make Field Day such a success. While the weather certainly kept us on our toes, the positivity and commitment to creating a memorable experience for our students never wavered. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive community behind our school.
As summer approaches, we hope you find time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether your plans include adventures, camps, travel, or simply enjoying a slower pace, we wish you a safe and wonderful summer break. Please see the information below regarding summer office hours and important back-to-school dates.
I would also like to give a special shout-out to our outstanding 5th graders. We are so proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Irene Reither Elementary. We know you are ready for the next step, and we are excited to see all of the success that awaits you at middle school.
Thank you for your partnership and trust throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next fall for another great year at IRE.
Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal
Nate Beede, Assistant Principal
Rebecca Kratzig, Dean of Instruction

Summer hours

Our office will be open 9am-3pm through June 17.
IRE’s office will be closed June 18 – August 19 for Summer break.
Our office will open August 20th, 9am-3pm
Report cards will be sent home on the last day of school. If your student will not be here on the last day, you may stop by the school office during the times above to collect your student’s report cards.
Items will be held in the office until October 1.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Tuesday, June 9 – Kindergarten graduations
Wednesday, June 10 – last day of school – 1:15pm dismissal
For the 2026-2027 School Year:
  • August 31st is the 1st day of school for 1st through 5th grades.
  • September 3rd is the 1st day of school for Kindergarten.
  • September 14th is the 1st day for Pre-Kindergartent classes (Development Pre-K, TK, etc.)

Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness

If you and your children are experiencing homelessness, they could be eligible for services including transportation to and from school, clothing, and free meals. Please complete the student residency questionnaire below, or contact Alicia Roberts, homeless liaison and family services coordinator by calling or texting 360-988-1949, or emailing aroberts@meridian.wednet.edu, to find out if you are eligible.
Student residency questionnaire:
English – Punjabi – Spanish – Russian – Ukrainian

MSD Family Support Center

Summer Hours
Wednesdays – 2:00-5:00pm
Closed Wednesday, July 15
Irene Reither Elementary campus – Portable 400A

Secure Drill

This last week of school, we will conduct a SECURE drill, this is called if there is something scary or dangerous happening outside our building. Sometimes we might SECURE if there is someone nearby who’s not allowed to be at our school. Sometimes law enforcement, like the police or fire department, might call and ask us to SECURE if they know something unsafe is going on outside. 
Schools in our county use the Standard Response Protocol from  iloveuguys.org. You can learn more about the protocol here.