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 […]
Edmonds School District Superintendent announces new job in Oregon
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 16, 2022 – Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas announced this morning he will become the Superintendent of the Beaverton School District in Oregon starting July 1, 2022. His last day with the Edmonds School District will be June 30. “This was a difficult decision, but the right one for me […]
Edmonds School District approves it 2022 Legislative Platform
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 12, 2021 – On Tuesday the Edmonds School District revealed its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan in a presentation by Superintendent Gustavo Balderas, which is still in the discussion process, and unanimously approved its 2022 Legislative Platform, both of which focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Strategic Plan was divided into three sections: […]
Staffing shortages discussed at Edmonds School District meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 29, 2021 – The Edmonds School District held its second school board meeting of the new school year on September 28 with only three board members present. The meeting centered on the Edmonds School District’s re-entry response to COVID as well as its severe staffing shortage. Public Comments One citizen voiced concern […]
GESA awards $10,000 to Foundation for Edmonds School District
Richland, Wash. (August 16, 2021) – Gesa Credit Union, a community-chartered credit union, announced the total 2020-2021 school year earnings of their Affinity Debit Card Program exceeded $266,000 for partner school districts across Washington state. The program supports local schools by earning funds for partner districts to use toward academic programs, technology needs, extracurricular programs, […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District launches Vision Program
LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District, in partnership with the Edmonds School District and National Vision Cares, is pleased to announce a new vision program providing complimentary eye exams and hardware to families in need. The program is made possible thanks to a generous grant from Foundry10, a philanthropic educational research organization […]
Edmonds School District passing 2021 Capital Levy
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The Edmonds School District has anxiously awaited the initial results from the April 2021 Special Election, which have just been released. As of this evening, the 2021 Capital Levy measure is passing with nearly 55 percent of the votes. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone in our community who […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District raised $162,879 for scholarships and grants
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 6, 2021 – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it raised $162,879 during its annual A Recipe for Success! breakfast fundraiser on March 17, 2021. The event drew more than 300 local civic and business leaders, district staff, and community supporters who joined the Foundation for their virtual event. […]
2021 Capital Levy forum addresses Edmonds School District’s critical needs
By Bo John Brusco | Lynnwood Times Reporter The Edmonds School District (ESD) had its 2021 Capital Levy forum last Tuesday via Zoom. Dr. Gustavo Balderas, the District’s Superintendent, spoke about the current plan to get students back in their classrooms. Harmony Weinberg, the District’s Program Manager, made a case for the capital levy, citing […]
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By Foundation for Edmonds School District | Press Release Foundation for Edmonds School District and Gesa Credit Union Partner to Help Raise Funds for Children in the Edmonds School District LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has partnered with Gesa Credit Union to launch a fundraising campaign through […]
