Attendance Line: 360-412-4761

Email: cmsoffice@nthurston.k12.wa.us

• The first bell rings at 9:16 AM and attendance is taken at 9:20AM in the classroom.  If your student will be arriving later than 9:20, they will need a note or phone call from the parent or guardian to excuse the tardy.   Students should check in at the attendance window to get a pass to class.  Students who have 3 unexcused tardies in a week time frame will have an Isolated Lunch period.

• Students who arrive on a late bus must check in at the attendance window and get a pass to class.  A late bus will not count as a tardy.

• To excuse your student for an illness or appointment for the school day, please call the attendance line at 412-4761.  You may leave a message detailing the absence.

• If your student has an appointment during the school day, please send a note with your student or call 412-4761 to have your student released for the appointment.  A call in will require the parent/guardian to come in and sign out the student, if you send a note no other signature is required. 

• When possible, a doctor’s note is appreciated for illnesses or appointments.
• Attendance Call goes out to families at 1:30 PM daily. Excused Absence requests will need to be made by 11:00 AM to avoid receiving an Attendance Call. Any requests made after 11:00 AM can be viewed as 'Excused' on Family Access.

• Bus Notes If your student needs to ride a different bus home please provide a written note from the parent/guardian giving permission for the change. We will not be accepting phone calls for change requests. You may email cmsoffice@nthurston.k12.wa.us with change requests.

• Select the student who is absent.
• Click on the Attendance tab on the left side of the screen.
• Click on the Enter Absence Request hyperlink on the right side of the screen.