Foundation for Edmonds School District awards $33,000 in grants to schools
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced it awarded $33,000 in grants to schools across the Edmonds School District. The funds were raised during the Foundation’s 16th annual Monster Mad Dash 5K, held on October 5th, uniting more than 1,300 participants and 38 teams—including students, teachers, families, and community members—in a shared effort to support […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District awarded $15,000 in grants
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has been awarded grants totaling $15,000 from the Hazel Miller Foundation to support two essential programs addressing disparities in education and basic needs for students and families in the Edmonds School District. Of the total grant, $10,000 will enhance the On-the-Job Training Program, and $5,000 will provide essential funding […]
Edmonds School District cancels controversial ‘Know Your Rights’ immigration event
EDMONDS—The Edmonds School District has officially cancelled its controversial “Know Your Rights” session aimed at preparing undocumented immigrants and their allies for potential ICE raids. The session was to meet at Meadowdale High School on December 17th, but due to controversy online resulting in harassment, the session has been cancelled indefinitely, a district spokesperson told […]
OSPI and ESD Place Special Consultant to Support District
MARYSVILLE—In a letter to district staff, families, and community members on Monday, December 2, Dr. Burgess, interim superintendent, announced the OSPI and the ESD placement of Dr. Sue Ann Bube, special consultant. Below is the letter in its entirety:“Dear Marysville School District Staff, Families, and Community Members, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sue […]
Educators rally for more funding at Edmonds Crisis Town Hall
EDMONDS—Educators and community members painted the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium red, so to speak, sporting “Red for Ed” attire last Wednesday, October 23, to rally for more funding toward public schools. The Education Funding Crisis Town Hall was officially hosted by the Edmonds Education Association (EEA), though it was a joint effort by educators and […]
Learning Loss: Four years after the pandemic, student proficiency down nationally
More than four years have passed since Bothell High School became the nation’s first school to shut down during the pandemic in February 2020. Their closure set a precedent, one which generated controversy across the nation. During the pandemic, some states ordered schools to be closed, others allowed districts to decide, and a few states […]
Fewer than half of Washington students are hitting grade level
On September 10, OSPI released its K-12 Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. Following national trends, fewer than half of Washington students met academic proficiency. Testing was over grades 3-8 and 10. In Washington state, only 50.3% of students met ELA standards, 39.7% met math standards, and 43.5% met science standards in their spring […]
The Edmonds School District welcomes 11 new principals for this school year
The Edmonds School District is welcoming a total of 11 new principals this school season, including interims, assistant principals and a new executive director at its Educational Services Center (ESC). Here’s a short introduction of the new Edmonds School District principals—who they all are, where they have worked, and what the opportunities they bring with […]
School-Based Health Services coming to Cascade and Everett high schools
EVERETT—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) will be adding two new school-based health centers at Everett and Cascade high schools in mid-2025. “This new partnership with the Everett School District is an incredible step in our goal to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to community members of all ages” said Joe Vessey, Chief Executive Officer […]
Lynnwood student-athletes forge new paths to collegiate football
LYNNWOOD—Several student athletes from the Lynnwood area are set to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. After graduating high school this spring, these athletes have committed to playing at various colleges and universities, representing their hometown and serving as positive examples for future generations. Mountlake Terrace High School Three student-athletes from Mountlake Terrace […]
