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A return to in-person learning at Endeavour Elementary after fire

Endeavour Elementary fire

MUKILTEO—Hundreds of students can now return to class at Endeavour Elementary starting Monday, January 8, the district announced Friday, after a fire ravaged through the school the evening of December 4, 2023. The preferred plan to return for in-person learning by January 8 was a herculean effort. The Mukilteo School District worked with many agencies […]

District aims for in-person learning at Endeavour Elementary in January after fire

Endeavour Elementary

MUKILTEO, Wash., December 16, 2023—Mukilteo School District Superintendent Allison Brynelson sent out an email update to staff and families on Wednesday regarding the overnight fire at Endeavour Elementary which affected half of the school on December 4. The email highlighted a repair and cleanup strategy, which is already underway, and two different plans for student’s […]

Drive-by shooting at school bus stop, leaves 15-year-old dead

Drive-by shooting

EVERETT, Wash., September 8, 2023—A 15-year-old Kamiak High School student is the latest fatality in a wave of shootings involving youth throughout South Snohomish County. Less than four days ago, five individuals, ages 17 to 20, were involved in a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood that injured two and killed one. Everett Police detectives are investigating […]

Former Kamiak High School coach arrested for sexual misconduct

kamiak coach

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 30, 2023—Mukilteo Police announce the arrest of former Kamiak High School Coach, Julian Willis, 33, for allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor — a 17-year-old female student. Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave earlier this year when the allegations surfaced. […]

Kamiak High School Color Guard and Chess teams celebrate successful year

Kamiak color guard

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 24, 2023—Kamiak High School’s Color Guard ended with a bang in April, remaining undefeated champions all season within the Class A division. The team participated in three Pacific Performing Arts Association (PPA) Circuit competitions and hosted a Northwest Association for Performing Arts (NWAPA) Circuit competition in the 2023 season, ending with a […]

Extracurricular activities safe for now amid Mukilteo school budget shortfalls

Mukilteo school budget

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 22, 2023—In light of the Mukilteo School District’s $24 million budget shortfall next year, some Kamiak students have expressed concerns how this would affect teacher and staff attrition as well as the availability of funds for extracurricular activities. While Kamiak’s allotted portion of the $24 million reduction is yet to be determined, […]

Kamiak TSA team wins 2nd place at state competition

Kamiak TSA

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 22, 2023—Kamiak High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) recognized at the organization’s State Conference that was held from March 22-24, at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in SeaTac. “Many members have participated in TSA state competitions annually,” shared Mary Kim, president of the Club. “An example of excellent work is the Audio […]

Mukilteo School District to serve FREE summer meals for children

Mukilteo School District meals

Mukilteo School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children where meals will be available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at the following open locations: Location Dates   Meal times   Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center 9001 Airport Road Everett, WA 98204 […]

Mukilteo Robotics team “Modulo” reflects on their World Championships experience

Mukilteo Robotics

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 1, 2023—Mukilteo Robotics senior team “Modulo,” returned from Dallas, Texas in May, after competing against the top robotics teams from across the globe in the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship.  “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication they put into earning their spot at this competition,” Kamiak Principal Steven […]

Kamiak Winter Percussion secures 8th place at WGI World Championships

kamiak winter percussion

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 28, 2023—In late April, Kamiak Winter Percussion went to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the WGI World Championships for the first time ever, making it to finals and securing 8th place. Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, Kamiak Winter Percussion had been practicing relentlessly for their competitions, with over 200 hours of […]

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