Teacher layoffs a concern at annual Meadowdale High School Art Walk
By MAX ERIKSON Max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com Art students at Meadowdale High School showcased their talents at the annual Meadowdale High School Art Walk on May 29. From photography to pencil drawings to sculpting to painting, many different mediums were on display including a musical performance by the high school orchestra. Demonstrations by guest artists Tim Cross and […]
School Board votes 3-2 to reduce workforce
by MAX ERIKSON max.erikson@lynnwoodtimes.com The Edmonds School Board was faced with a difficult decision at the May 15 board meeting, voting 3-2 to eliminate 25 teaching positions for the 2019-2020 school year due to a $17.7 million budget shortfall. Those board members voting for the motion were Ann McMurray, Diana White, and Gary Noble. Board […]
Alderwood Middle School hosted second annual Digital Learning Fair
The second annual Digital Learning Fair brought students from around the Edmonds School District together in a two-hour event, that showcased students’ inventions and projects created using classroom technology. Many aspects of digital learning were on display from coding, to robotics, to computer applications that create music. The event was held at Alderwood Middle School […]
School district recognized for music
Edmonds School District has been recognized by the NAMM (NationalAssociation of Music Merchants) Foundation as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” in 2019. This award recognizes not only musical excellence, but also outstandingteaching, district leadership, community engagement and support. Thisis the eleventh consecutive year that Edmonds has been awarded this honor and thirteenth […]
Fewer than half of Washington students are hitting grade level
On September 10, OSPI released its K-12 Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. Following national trends, fewer than half of Washington students met academic proficiency. Testing was over grades 3-8 and 10. In Washington state, only 50.3% of students met ELA standards, 39.7% met math standards, and 43.5% met science standards in their spring […]
Exclusive interview with Wil Johnson, SnoCo’s newest DEI Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive’s Office officially announced that Wil Johnson will be taking over the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer on Tuesday, September 10, leading the county’s Office of Social Justice. “We are so grateful to welcome Wil to our team. His experience in building strong relationships, educating diverse audiences, and […]
Larsen serves lunch at Alderwood Boys & Girls Club to highlight Summer Meals Act
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) served meals to kids at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club on Friday, August 30, to highlight the need for passing the Summer Meals Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill to fight childhood hunger by expanding access to healthy, nutritious meals and snacks offered to students during the summer months. “Kids […]
Signup for the 16th Annual 5K Monster Mad Dash
The Foundation for Edmonds School District proudly presents the 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5k! Form a team, wear your favorite costume, and run, walk or wag across the finish line at the Foundation’s 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5k, Saturday, October 5th! Two laps complete the 5k. Time your pace and results through https://www.mapmyrun.com/us/ […]
Teenage suspect in fatal Alderwood Mall shooting released on $500,000 bond
LYNNWOOD, Wash.—The sixteen-year-old who is suspected of fatally shooting 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall Wednesday has been released from police custody on a $500,000 bond. “This is completely unreasonable and an example as to why this continues to occur too often in our country, our justice system isn’t taking a strong enough stand […]
Project Girl hosts second annual Juneteenth celebration in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2024—Project Girl hosted its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood on Wednesday, June 19, to commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude. The event held approximately 60 vendors, food trucks, live music by […]
