Music programs not cut, but made mandatory for 6th graders amid parent outcry
In a letter-to-the-editor by Carmela Amador-Fortin, a resident and band parent, criticizing the Edmonds School District’s decision to eliminate 6th-grade band and orchestra programs without public input, transparency, or justification, despite a $452 million operating budget. She argues that the cut, valued at $780,000, was unnecessary and ignored majority support by the community (only 45.1% […]
Elimination of Music Education in Edmonds – From a Band Mom
Edmonds School Board Members, you eliminated the band and orchestra programs across Edmonds schools with no public vote, no line-item justification, and no community dialogue — in a district with a $452 million budget. This letter has been posted on social media and shared with Superintendent Reykdal, Senator Murray, and the Office of the Washington […]
ESD receives $240,000 grant to expand family services
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a generous grant of $240,000 from the Whitehorse Foundation to support Whole Families, Whole Communities (WFWC), a wraparound program connecting families to critical resources that helps students overcome barriers to academic success. This renewed funding from the Whitehorse Foundation will sustain 2.5 Family Resource Advocate (FRA) positions […]
When the community leads, the arts thrive: Save the Arts in the Edmonds School District!
LYNNWOOD—Music education in the Edmonds School District is in crisis. Due to ongoing budget cuts, eleven music and choir classes across middle and high schools are at risk of being permanently eliminated, impacting hundreds of students and jeopardizing the future of award-winning programs that have long brought pride to our schools and community. In response, […]
Lynnwood Hosts 3rd Juneteenth Freedom Festival: A Celebration of History, Equity, and Community
LYNNWOOD–In partnership with Project Girl Mentoring, Edmonds School District, and the City of Lynnwood, invites the community to gather for the Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM at the Cedar Valley Community School. This powerful community celebration honors Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending […]
Ales for the Arts Concert Crawl: Music, Local Bites, and Community Spirit await
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District invites the community to come together for Ales for the Arts, a two-night concert crawl dedicated to supporting arts education in the Edmonds School District. This high-energy, family-friendly series features live music, local brews and bites, interactive fun, and meaningful ways to give back. The crawl begins on Wednesday, […]
Gesa Credit Union announces new student-run Lynnwood High School Branch
BOTHELL—Gesa, a leading credit union in Washington dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, on Wednesday announced the grand opening of its newest High School Credit Union (HSCU) Program at Lynnwood High School. This new location marks Gesa’s 18 student-run branch statewide and its first within the Edmonds School District, showcasing its […]
Mountlake Terrace Robotics team ranks 16 out of 3,700 at World Championship
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—The Mountlake Terrace High School robotics team, Chill Out, returned from the World Championship in Houston, Sunday, April 27, ranking in 16th in the world out of 3,700 teams – the top 1 percent. Its robot, SubZero, was also voted the number 12 fan-favorite robot globally for its innovative design and smooth, precise control. […]
Mountlake Terrace High robotics team heads to world championships
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—The Mountlake Terrace High School FIRST Robotics Competition team 1778 (Chill Out), composed of students from across the Edmonds School District, has qualified for the third year in a row to compete in the FIRST Championships this year from April 16-19 in Houston, TX. Through relentless dedication, innovation, and teamwork, Chill Out will take […]
Registration for Lynnwood Idol 2025 now open
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Arts Commission and Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation proudly present Lynnwood Idol, a solo singing competition open to students, living or attending school within the Edmonds School District boundaries. Singers will compete in one of two categories: grades K-5th or grades 6th-12th. Free to apply. Each winner will receive a $500 prize and […]
