Student Handbook
Our Mission: Pacific Cascade Middle School prides itself on being an inclusive community which builds character, inspires excellence, and ignites futures.
Welcome
On behalf of the Pacific Cascade Middle School staff, we would like to welcome you to the 2020-21 school year! Our goal is to provide a safe and caring environment, where ALL students experience a positive learning environment. We strongly encourage you to pursue excellence in your academic studies, become actively engaged in the co-curricular programs that our school has to offer, and treat everyone at Pacific Cascade Middle School with respect and kindness. This handbook includes our policies, procedures, and important information. Please refer to the handbook when questions arise. You may also refer to the school website for updated contact information for staff, teacher websites, event dates, and more.
Handbook Sections
General Information
Review general handbook information for the school year, including items such as attendance and dress code.
Academics
Expectations for academic comprehension during the school year.
Student Conduct
Behavioral expectations for all students during the school year.
Health & Student Information
Information regarding the counseling center, nurse's office, health procedures and release of student information.
Extracurricular Activities, Sports and Clubs
Conduct expectations for extracurricular activities, sports and clubs for the school year.
PCMS Supplemental Guidelines
Additional guidelines set forth on the Pacific Cascade Middle School campus to supplement district regulations.
Important Phone Numbers
| PCMS Main Number | 425-837-5900 | |
| PCMS Fax Number | 425-837-5910 | |
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Principal |
Jeff McGowan |
425-837-5901 |
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Assistant Principal |
Casey Stookey |
425-837-5902 |
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Assistant to Principal |
Marie Werbel |
425-837-5903 |
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Bookkeeper |
Sarika Khilnani |
425-837-5905 |
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Attendance - pcmsattendance@issaquah.wednet.edu |
Pam Yates |
425-837-5906 |
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Counselor (last names A-K) |
Laura Meserole |
425-837-5914 |
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Counselor (last names L-Z) |
Miranda Williams |
425-837-5915 |
| Psychologist | Joy Wang | 425-837-5916 |
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Registrar/Counseling Secretary |
Nicole Smith |
P: 425-837-5911 |
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Nurse |
Teri Ostendorf |
425-837-5908 |
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Health Room Specialist |
Jean Ann Aguirre |
425-837-5974 |
| Activities Information | Main Office – 425-837-5900 |
| ASB Card Purchase, Fees, Fines, Yearbooks, Supplies, Refunds | Bookkeeper’s Office - 425-837-5905 |
| Athletic Eligibility Forms | Bookkeeper’s Office – 425-837-5905 |
| Attendance Concerns/Verification | Attendance Secretary – 425-837-5906 |
| Bus Routes/Bus Schedules | Transportation Office – 425-837-6329 |
| Counseling – Appointments, Academic Progress, Summer School , Personal Crisis |
Counseling Secretary – 425-837-5911 |
| Discipline | Main Office – 425-837-5900 |
| Emergency Student Contact | Attendance Secretary – 425-837-5906 |
| First Aid and Health Room | Nurse – 425-837-5908 Health Room – 425-837-5974 |
| Lockers | Main Office – 425-837-5900 |
| Lost and Found | Main Office – 425-837-5900 |
| PCMS Calendar, Events Scheduling | Principal’s Secretary – 425-837-5903 |
| Records, Transcripts, Report Cards, Private School Applications | Registrar – 425-837-5911 |
| Student Schedules | Registrar – 425-837-5911 |
| Visitor Approval/Check-In | Main Office – 425-837-5900 |
| Withdrawals | Registrar – 425-837-5911 |