Mountlake Terrace high schooler named 2023 Washington STEM Rising Star
Seattle, Wash., November 12, 2023—Katie Larios, a student at Mountlake Terrace High School, has been named the 2023 Snohomish Regional Rising Star by the Washington STEM. She is one of 11 promising young women recognized by the organization for 2023. “Katie works hard to achieve in STEM and looks back to see who she can […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District raises $309,000 at Ruby Gala
LYNNWOOD—In celebration of 40 years of service, the Foundation for Edmonds School District held its 40th Ruby Anniversary Gala on March 16 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The Gala raised over $309,000 which will be used to provide a wide range of programs and wrap around services to support children in need in the Edmonds […]
Edmonds School Board Director apologizes for using profanity during meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 16, 2023—Edmonds School District Board Member Keith Smith apologized for using profane language during a, self-defined, “diatribe” last month where he defended student’s rights to use school bathrooms regardless of gender. The apology came at an Edmonds School Board Meeting in Lynnwood on Tuesday, November 14. “I would just like to apologize […]
250 Asian American books donated to libraries at 16 schools
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 21, 2023—On June 9th, the Very Asian Foundation organized a mixer event at Fire & the Feast, a local Edmonds restaurant. The gathering brought together esteemed guests including local elected officials, principals, librarians, Foundation for Edmonds School District staff, and members of the Very Asian Foundation to commemorate a significant donation of […]
Housing Hope celebrates Groundbreaking for new Madrona Highlands in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash., May 24, 2023—Well over one hundred residents attended Housing Hope’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new 52-unit affordable housing community, Madrona Highlands, on Tuesday, May 23, in South Edmonds. The $30 million dollar project will be the first of its kind for Housing Hope by working with churches owning “excessive land,” in south Snohomish […]
Council discusses appropriating at least $220,000 to Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 4, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council discussed a proposal for a mental and behavioral health program for Edmonds schools during their work session on Monday. The council also received an introduction on possible annexation options and covered potential changes to council rules regarding attendance to meetings via Zoom. The proposal from the Center […]
Edmonds School District announces forum for superintendent finalists
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 4, 2023—After interviewing candidates to become the next Edmonds School District Superintendent, the Board of Directors has narrowed the search to two finalists. The finalists (in alphabetical order) are: “We are very pleased with the highly qualified candidates moving forward in our superintendent search,” said School Board President Dr. Nancy Katims. “We look […]
Edmonds School District Family Resource Advocates
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., June 12, 2022 – When Belen Robasti immigrated to the United States in 2013 from her home country of Argentina, she was overwhelmed by the culture shock. She didn’t speak a word of English, she was 7,000 miles from her family, and she didn’t know where to turn to find resources needed […]
16-year-old Edmonds-Woodway High School student arrested for credible gun-violence threat
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2022 – Early this morning, Edmonds Police officers arrested a 16-year-old Edmonds -Woodway High School student for credible threats of violence against the high school. The suspect was booked into juvenile jail for Felony Harassment. Edmonds police worked with the Edmonds School District as incident unfolded.A realistic-looking BB gun was recovered […]
Verdant Health awards $97,000 to Foundation for Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received $97,000 in grants from Verdant Health Commission to help fund important nutrition and wellness support programs for low-income and at-risk families. Verdant Health Commission works to support programs that help the local community with health inequalities to improve quality of […]
