ESD: October Students of the Month
Edmonds eLearning Academy Student Name: Savvy MauParents’ names: Chanda Lek and Michael MauInterests: I love to read and watch movies. I believe that the best thing in life is to constantly learn and keep your brain active.Employment: I am currently a hostess at Olive Garden. Before I went full-time to EeLA, I would volunteer through […]
Education Levy bridges funding gap, comes to Feb. 8 ballot
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 17, 2021 – The Edmonds School District Board of Directors voted to place an Education Levy on the Feb. 8, 2022, ballot. This would be a replacement of the existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy, not a new tax. “As a parent and board member, I am thankful our district offers a […]
Missing Lynnwood teen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 26, 2021 – Mother of 13-year-old Edmonds School District student Taupule Valavala is reporting her son missing. Taupule was last seen 7:15 a.m. last Thursday, October 21 on the school bus. He was wearing blue jeans, black jacket, black beanie and a black backpack. If you have any information leading to the […]
Statewide staffing shortage looms as vax mandate approaches
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 5, 2021 – As the October 18 deadline for Washington’s vaccine mandate approaches, it remains unclear exactly how many state employees are still unvaccinated and may be terminated. In order to be fully vaccinated by the deadline, employees must have received their first dose no later than October 4. With possible statewide […]
Spruce Elementary teacher receives global recognition
While teaching students to read and write, Jennie Warmouth inspires them to think critically and develop empathy. Jennie Warmouth, a second grade teacher at Spruce Elementary, is one of the 50 finalists in a global teacher contest. Warmouth’s ability to make standardized curricula personally applicable for her students makes her an outstanding educator. The contest […]
Call for General Election candidate questions
The Lynnwood Times will be conducting in-person video interviews for the following upcoming General Election races and seeking questions from the general public: Lynnwood Mayor: Christine Frizzell and Jim Smith Lynnwood City Council Position 1: Shirley Sutton and Nick Coelho Lynnwood City Council Position 2: Naz Lashgari and Patrick Decker Lynnwood City Council Position 3: […]
In Lynnwood, 1 in 3 crimes is theft or burglary
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 15, 2021 — In the week of August 28 to September 4, Lynnwood saw about 95 total reported crimes, 30 of which included burglary, theft, or prowling. Nearly 1 in 3 crimes the Lynnwood Police Department is called to report will include theft or burglary. Overall, crime has decreased this week compared […]
Liberty Mutual donates $20,000 to families in need
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 21, 2021 — The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received a $20,000 award from the Liberty Mutual Foundation’s SafeCo Insurance Fund. The Liberty Mutual Foundation works to support local communities by investing in the expertise and leadership of local non-profits to improve the lives of vulnerable populations […]
FESD receives $111,800 grant to serve families in need
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 15, 2021 – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received a grant of $111,800 from the WhiteHorse Foundation to help support its Whole Families, Whole Communities program benefiting low-income families in the Edmonds School District. The WhiteHorse Foundation is a leading advocate and funder of organizations that […]
Foundation for ESD Scholarship Spotlight: Delina Abraha
LYNNWOOD Wash., June 30, 2021 – On the 17th of this month, Foundation for Edmonds School District, a Lynnwood-based non-profit organization, announced this year’s scholarship recipients. Despite the unique challenges of this past school year, more than 60 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to students who will be pursuing post-secondary education next fall. The total dollar […]
