Student Fees & Financial Assistance
Ensuring Access for all Ephrata Students
In accordance with the Washington State Parents’ Bill of Rights and state law (RCW 28A.325.050), the Ephrata School District provides an annual listing of student fees and charges, along with information about how economic hardship may be addressed. Our goal is to ensure every student has equitable access to the full range of educational and extracurricular opportunities.
If your family is experiencing financial hardship, please reach out. We're here to help.
💵 Fee Schedule
EPHRATA HIGH SCHOOL (EHS)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| ASB Card | $30 |
| Yearbook (Annual) | $60 |
| Annual | $20 |
| Band/Choir Uniform Cleaning | $15 |
| PE Uniforms Purchase at Sole Performance or I:49 Design |
Varies |
Note: School equipment or instructional supplies either lost or damaged by students will result in a fee based on replacement value determined by each building.
EPHRATA MIDDLE SCHOOL (EMS)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| ASB Card | $15 |
| EHS Sports Event Pass Entry to EHS events |
$25 |
| Yearbook (Annual) | $30 ($35 after March 1) |
| PE Uniforms Purchase at Sole Performance or I:49 Design |
Varies |
Note: School equipment or instructional supplies either lost or damaged by students will result in a fee based on replacement value determined by each building.
PARKWAY INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| EHS Sports Event Pass Entry to EHS events |
$25 |
| Parkway Yearbook (Annual) | $20 |
Note: School equipment or instructional supplies either lost or damaged by students will result in a fee based on replacement value determined by each building.
SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM
All students eat their first meal for free.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult/Second Breakfast Meal | $3.50 |
| Adult/Second Lunch Meal | $5.50 |
SPORT SEASON PUNCH CARDS
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Punch Card Entry to 10 regular season home events |
$60 |
| Digital Sports Card | $30 |
| CWAC Senior Citizen (62+) Yearly Sports Pass | $25 |
STUDENT INSURANCE
Available to all students through the Meyers Stevens Program. Prices are listed in the program application.
📅 Annual Notification
This fee list is reviewed and updated annually.
Last updated: August 2024
🔗 Related Policies and Laws
- Policy 3510 / 3510P – Associated Student Bodies
- Policy 3520 / 3520P – Student Fees, Fines, or Charges
- RCW 28A.325.010 – Fees for optional noncredit extracurricular events
- RCW 28A.325.050 – Associated student body program fund and fee transparency
🤝 Fee Waivers & Financial Assistance
Ephrata School District is committed to making education affordable and accessible to all. If your family is facing financial hardship, you may qualify for a fee waiver or reduction, especially if your student qualifies for the Free or Reduced-Price Meal Program.
✅ Waver documentation is provided to families during student orientations in August
If you miss orientations or need a copy of the forms, please reach out to your student's school office or contact the district office at (509) 754-2474
We will never deny a student access to a program or opportunity due to inability to pay.