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Thank you!

Voters cast 65% approval for the capital levy and 62% approval for the bond. Watch for project timelines and ways you can follow projects' progress on the district website.

Pictures tell the story so well. Students, parents and staff put together a "thank you" video just for you! 
Graduation season!   
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Graduation ceremonies are "springing up" for each of the four high schools: 
  • Sequoia High School: June 16 at 6 p.m. at Everett Civic Auditorium
  • Henry M. Jackson High School: June 18 at noon at Comcast Arena
  • Everett High School: June 18 at 4 p.m. at Comcast Arena
  • Cascade High School: June 18 at 8 p.m. at Comcast Arena
Student art shows 
A gallery at the Community Resource Center
Middle School Art Show 
Open for public viewing May 3-19, 2016. Awards reception is Tuesday, May 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Resource Center.
 
Elementary School Art Show 
Open for public viewing from May 24 to June 6, 2016.
Last day of school is June 22


On November 18, 2015, schools were closed because of the weather and road conditions that day.

Because of that district-wide closure, one more day is added to the school year calendar.

The last day of school for 2016 is Wednesday, June 22. School will end that day for all students two and a half hours earlier than normal.

Looking for a job?

We're hiring! We are especially looking for custodians, paraeducators, food and nutrition workers. Earn extra money as a substitute for one of those positions. Apply online.
High school summer school registration is open!

Registration materials are now online. High school students can strengthen skills and knowledge; they can repeat courses, extend their interests in academic areas, and take new courses. Tuition-based summer programs are offered for students through Online High School and at Cascade High School.
 
Will you need college remedial classes? Maybe not! 
High school juniors can eliminate taking remedial classes in college by earning a 3 or 4 on the on the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) this spring.
 
A score of 3 or 4 as a junior makes you eligible in college take credit-bearing college-level classes (at the 100 level and above) when you enroll at any of the state's 34 community and technical colleges, any of the public baccalaureate institutions and nine independent colleges.
 
Just give your Washington college or technical school a copy of your SBA scores once admitted, and skip those remedial classes!
Snohomish County Education Summit
Meet the OSPI candidates

Academic Link Outreach invites you to a reception and forum with candidates
for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Special guests include
keynote speaker, Thomas Ahearne, attorney for the McCleary Supreme Court case
and honorary guest Nathan Gibbs-Bowling, Washington State 2015 Teacher of
the Year. June 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Everett Theater.

Cost is $20 per person (light refreshments served). Please register with Academic Link Outreach if you plan to attend. 
May 10 School Board meeting

The school board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Resource Center at 3900 Broadway in Everett. 

The agenda and other board materials are online in BoardDocs.
May 10 board meeting topic highlights
 
TOPICS
DETAILS
2015 Schools of Achievement
Five district schools have been honored by the state for consistently boosting student learning. Come celebrate with parents, staff and students!
High school readiness
For the last five years, the board has routinely reviewed middle school data to determine how well schools are preparing students for high school. Middle school success can be a key indicator of future high school success.

These indicators are a key element toward helping EACH student graduate. Early interventions and connections with families are among the many ways the district helps students build a success trajectory for high school and beyond.
Getting ready for a 24 credit requirement for students graduating in 2021 and beyond
Lots of past work in this area! You can catch up by reading the December news release about plans to ramp up a system that supports students' success earning 24 credits in very specific subjects. This requirement will kick in for the class graduating in 2021. Until that year, students must earn 22 credits.

The board will explore ways to make the most of the school hours available and how the high school schedule might be reconfigured to offer more classes for students. Today's 6-period day allows students to earn a maximum of 24 credits, which allows no wiggle room for struggling students.
Budget development II
Now that the 2016 legislative session is complete, the board will once again review all of the "contingency" planning done over the past several months. Contingency work was done while district leaders worked with the board to anticipate how or if this session's legislative decisions would torque district budget work.

That planning and careful and conservative budget management this year and some state funding formula relaxations, allow the possibility of more instructional staff for next year. As budget conversations continue, the board will consider approving a final budget for 2016-17 at their July 5, 2016 board meeting.
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Nondiscrimination statement
The district shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, veteran or military status, the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a student with a disability.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
Affirmative Action Office - Carol Stolz, cstolz@everettsd.org, 425-385-4106
Title IX Officer - Randi Seaberg, rseaberg@everettsd.org, 425-385-4104        
504 Coordinator - Becky Ballbach, rballbach@everettsd.org, 425-385-4063
ADA Coordinator - Becky Clifford, bclifford@everettsd.org, 425-385-5250
Address: 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201