Welcome to Evergreen Middle School!

Whether you're considering a move to our area or have already joined our community—welcome! We’re excited to have you here.

To help you get started, we’ve created a “New to Evergreen Middle School Toolkit” with the most important information for both students and parents. It’s designed to make your transition smoother and help you feel at home in our school community.

If you don’t find the answers you’re looking for, feel free to leave a comment below or reach out—we’re happy to update our pages or connect with you directly.

Use the topics below to discover how Eagles soar at Evergreen!

Glossary (Terms & Acronyms)

Find a list of commonly used terms and acronyms at Evergreen Middle School and the Lake Washington School District.

Transition to Middle School

What are the main differences between middle school and elementary school?

Assignments, Grades and Fees

Where can families find information about assignments, grades, course catalog, fees, and more?

Associated Student Body

Associated Student Body or ASB is the student government.
Find out what ASB does and how its programs and events differ from PTSA run programs and events.

Transportation & Maps

Most students have bus transportation to and from school available. 

Traffic at EMS can be tricky. For occasions when car drop-off or pickup is required, please review the provied instructions.

Volunteer Options

Volunteer opportunities at the middle school level are not as frequent as elementary school, but there are still many ways to get involved! 

EMS Counseling

The Counseling Office offers a whole host of services. EMS has multiple counselors, and students are assigned to a specific counselor based on last name.

Daily Schedules

Sports, Activities & Clubs

Middle School offers a number of sports, activities, and clubs.