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Marysville to Remove Superintendent in Board Meeting Tonight

Marysville School District

MARYSVILLE-Marysville appears to be outing Superintendent Zac Robbins amidst its ongoing financial crisis according to tonight’s agenda notice. The special-session meeting, which will take place at the Marysville School District at 7:15pm today, will announce an “Approval of Separation Agreement” followed by an “Approval of Interim Superintendent,” indicating Robbins’s departure. The board of directors explained […]

Washington State Superintendent appoints Special Administrator to Marysville schools

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MARYSVILLE—State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced the appointment of Dr. Arthur Jarvis as the special administrator to oversee and carry out the financial conditions imposed on the Marysville School District through binding conditions by OSPI’s financial oversight committee. Reykdal wrote that the appointment of a special administrator is “an unprecedented step” but is necessary for the […]

School consolidations on table in wake of Marysville SD financial woes

Marysville School District

MARYSVILLE—On Behalf of the Board, Acting President for the Marysville School District, Connor Krebbs in a press release, is urging “families, staff, and community members to come together to support students” in wake of Washington State Auditor’s recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “For far too long, Washington State has overburdened school […]

Green-maritime manufacturer Echandia opens first US-based facility in Marysville  

echandia

MARYSVILLE—Leading Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, Echandia, opens its first US-based production facility in Marysville, adding over two dozen living-wage jobs to the region’s expanding Cascade Industrial Center (CIC)—a 4,000-acre manufacturing and industrial zoned land approved by the state legislature to attract businesses to the cities of Marysville and Arlington. “I would really like […]

Snohomish County School Districts facing massive budget cuts

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Multiple Snohomish County school districts face massive budget cuts entering the 2024-25 school year, including Northshore, Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Marysville. These budget cuts follow a trend of Washington schools struggling to balance their budgets amidst drops in enrollment and the nearing end of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds—monies earmarked under the American […]

Marysville Family YMCA and Kendall Auto partner for water safety

Kendall Auto

MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Auto, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its first-ever 3rd Grade Splash program. This valuable initiative aims to provide essential water safety skills and swimming lessons to 3rd graders in the Marysville School District. The program kicked off in May, thanks to a generous $20,000 […]

Snohomish County schools recognized for exemplary performance by state

recognized schools

OLYMPIA— For the 2021–22 and 2022–23 school years, 571 public schools in 178 school districts across Washington state have earned recognition for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement. Of those, 104 public schools earned recognition for both school years. Recognized schools will receive a banner to display in their buildings. The […]

Marysville Y Mock Trial Team tops local rivals at State competition

Mock Trial competition

MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA Mock Trial Team soared to success as Snohomish County’s top finisher at the State Competition held over the weekend in Pierce County. Despite being in just its second year, the team secured an impressive 7th place finish out of 24 teams, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and talent of the students. […]

Congresswoman DelBene Secures $18 million for First District community projects

delbene community projects

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secures nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across Washington’s First Congressional District. These projects range from road and trail improvements to environmental sustainability projects to support farmers’ markets and community center services. The allocation of the 15 community projects Representative Delbene spanning the First Congressional District […]

39th District lawmakers to host town halls in Concrete and Marysville

town halls

As part of their ongoing commitment to engage with constituents and foster open dialogue, Sen. Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro Woolley), Rep. Carolyn Eslick (R-Sultan), and Rep. Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) of Washington’s 39th Legislative District are pleased to announce two town halls scheduled for Saturday, February 17th. Concrete Town HallTime: 10 to 11:30 a.m.Where: Concrete Theatre […]

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