Meadowdale High School to receive two new clinicians to support student mental and behavioral health
LYNNWOOD, Wash, August 30, 2023—Meadowdale High School will be receiving two new School-based Clinicians that will offer mental and behavioral support for Lynnwood students in the coming months. The program will be offered through the Center for Human Services and paid for with approximately $200,000 from the city of Lynnwood’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. […]
Edmonds School District Budget Cuts Threaten the Power of Public Education
Dear Editor, The Foundation for Edmonds School District would like to shed light on the budget shortfall facing the Edmonds School District. The potential ramifications of this educational budget deficit are grave, with expected increases in class sizes, reduced funding for art, music, sports, and extracurricular activities that contribute to intellectual, emotional and physical development […]
Beloved Meadowdale music teacher, Bob Burton, 90, passes away
Bob Burton died peacefully, alongside family in his Edmonds home near midnight on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after several weeks in hospice care due to ill health resulting from congestive heart failure and a stroke. A lover of ice cream, beautiful sunsets, spectacular music, his view of the Puget Sound and his children and grandchildren, […]
Hundreds of Meadowdale alums gather to sing for retired teacher’s 90th birthday
EDMONDS, Wash., July 15, 2023—Approximately 250 Meadowdale High School alums gathered at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on June 24 to celebrate the 90th birthday of former music teacher Robert Burton; taking the risers one last time to sing songs Mr. Burton had taught them over 30 years ago. In many ways Robert Burton kickstarted the […]
Each week Annie’s Community Kitchen serves over 200 free meals to people in need
EDMONDS, Wash., June 21, 2023—Every Wednesday morning, around 8:30 a.m., a group of volunteers and special needs students from schools throughout the Edmonds School District, arrive at Edmonds Lutheran Church to begin prepping for Annie’s Community Kitchen’s weekly free dinner. The Kitchen is a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church that provides a delicious, hot and […]
Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
Students recognized for completing projects in the 2023 Mayor’s Challenge
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 24, 2023—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell joined by Director of STEM/Career & College Readiness Mark Madison of the Edmonds School District, presented certificates to students of Beverly Elementary, Lynnwood High School and Mountlake Terrace High School for completing the 2023 Mayor’s Challenge. What started as a partnership between former Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith […]
Executive Somers announces $8 million for behavioral health projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is awarding $8 million to five capital projects that increase behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment capacity. These projects will serve at least 440 new individuals each year, with the capacity to serve thousands, and the majority of projects […]
Council discusses appropriating at least $220,000 to Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 4, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council discussed a proposal for a mental and behavioral health program for Edmonds schools during their work session on Monday. The council also received an introduction on possible annexation options and covered potential changes to council rules regarding attendance to meetings via Zoom. The proposal from the Center […]
Beloved Edmonds School District Superintendent passes away
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 4, 2023—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced the passing of former Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Nick Brossoit on Saturday, April 2, from his battle with pancreatic cancer. A service will be held at North County Christ the King Church in Lynden, 1 p.m. on April 15. The announcement from the […]
