School naming suggestions sought for 5th Edmonds middle school

LYNNWOOD—In preparation for a new fifth middle school in the Edmonds School District, the community is invited to offer school names for consideration. The Edmonds School District is preparing for the addition of a fifth middle school, set to begin construction in Summer 2026 and welcome students in Fall 2028. A key step in this process […]
Jason Moore is running for the ESD School Board to bring ‘diversity of thought’

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood resident Jason Moore, who has been active in the Edmonds School District Board meetings’ public comments section for the last three years, is seeking to replace incumbent Thom Garrard in the Position 4 seat to “diversify thought,” he told the Lynnwood Times. If elected, he plans to listen to the will of the people […]
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% […]
Lynnwood teacher returns from the Galapagos Islands

LYNNWOOD—Second graders at Beverly Elementary School are in for a treat this schoolyear as they’ll have the opportunity to learn, firsthand, about their teacher, Emily Czerwonka’s, summer research trip to Ecuador’s remote Galapagos Islands. From June 24, through July 6, Czerwonka traveled to various islands, dove with hammerhead sharks, hiked the volcanic mountains, and saw […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Foundation for Edmonds Schools raises $288,000 towards student success

The Foundation for Edmonds School District raised $288,000 of their $330,000 goal during its annual A Recipe for Success! breakfast fundraiser on February 28, 2025. The event drew more than 300 local civic and business leaders, district staff, and community supporters to the Embassy Suites in Lynnwood. Funds raised by the event will be used to provide a wide […]
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 […]
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 […]