Inslee announces guidelines for return to higher education
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Governor Jay Inslee announced the state’s plan to return higher education students to in-person classes this fall, with a range of pandemic-related restrictions. During a press conference on June 24, Gov. Inslee provided an update on Washington’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, announcing statewide policies for reopening in-person […]
Edmonds School Board cuts ties with Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace police departments
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff School Resource Officers will no longer be on campus in three Edmonds School District high schools, with the decision for the continuation of police presence in an additional high school tabled to later this summer. The Edmonds School Board voted unanimously 5-0 to discontinue the Edmonds School District’s […]
And action! ESD high schools produce virtual commencement ceremonies
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff In-person graduation ceremonies for Edmonds School District’s (ESD) class of 2020 have been canceled due to COVID-19, replaced with virtual ceremonies. “It is just not possible to hold any kind of in-person ceremony in June,” explained ESD Assistant Superintendent Greg Schwab in a letter to district families. […]
Edmonds School Board to hold public meeting on the presence of School Resource Officers
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The death of George Floyd in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer is prompting a larger discussion about police brutality and the presence of police in schools in the Edmonds School District (ESD). The Edmonds School Board will host a virtual discussion about School Resource Officers and […]
Local high schooler organizes protest, leads hundreds of attendees peacefully
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Hundreds of local high school students gathered on Tuesday, June 2 at the intersection of 164th Street SE and Bothell-Everett Highway, adding their voices to nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality. Daeton Oclaray, a North Creek High School Student, organized the event in solidarity against racial […]
Meadowdale High School hosts drive-thru event celebrating the class of 2020
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Tuesday, May 19 Meadowdale High School seniors were invited to the school to participate in a farewell drive-thru celebration hosted by faculty members and to pick up their graduation attire. Meadowdale High School’s closure of in-person instruction and extracurricular activities in the early spring canceled and modified numerous […]
Edmonds School District Students of the Month – April 2020
from Edmonds School District Edmonds Heights K12 Student Name: Reagan Frank Mother’s Name: Brenda Frank Father’s Name: David Frank GPA: 3.775 Clubs & Activities: ASB three years Athletics: Ultimate frisbee three years Honors: Honor roll in construction trades at Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Significant School Project: I helped build a tiny house at Sno-Isle Tech Career […]
Public schools closed through rest of school year
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Governor Jay Inslee was joined by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal at his April 6 press conference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public schools in Washington will not be allowed to have in-person learning for the rest of the school year. Inslee said that this was […]
Meadowdale High School wins nationwide award
By Erin Freeman | Erin.freeman@lynnwoodtimes.com March 3- Meadowdale High School has been chosen as a German American Partnership Program (GAPP) School of Distinction, winning a nationwide award that celebrates schools in the United States for their long-term commitment and outstanding partnership in student exchange. Meadowdale is one of few to receive the school plaque award. […]
City Council celebrates Lynnwood’s Sister City Program, holds the Annual Police Awards, and approves 2020 Salary Ordinance.
By Erin Freeman At its February 24th Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council listened to Lynnwood High School’s trip highlights after visiting sister city Damyang, South Korea in September of 2019. Before the students spoke, Mayor Nicola Smith read a letter she received from Mayer Choi Hyung-Sik of Damyang, expressing thanks and interest in staying […]
