The North Sound SeaWolves soccer team has named Seattle University assistant coach Ed Moore as the club’s new head coach. Owner Alex Silva, who served as the team’s head coach the previous two seasons, will continue as an assistant coach while focusing more attention on other club business. “There are a lot of good things developing with the team and I need to be able to direct all of those areas,... »
Meadowdale high, middle and elementary schools, as well as Beverly Elementary, were locked down after a nearby espresso stand was robbed Friday morning. Police say a teenage boy robbed the stand at the corner of 168th Street SW and 52nd Avenue West at knife-point shortly before 9:30 a.m., and then ran from the scene. Officers pursued him through several backyards before seeing him enter Meadowdale... »
A recent survey by the Edmonds School District found that only 86 percent of homes have a computer with Internet access for students to use. That equates to more than 2,000 households without the technology that can be vital for learning. It’s a number district officials find unacceptable. To help close the gap, the district is teaming up with the Edmonds Public Schools Foundation to secure free o... »
Several new principals are taking the helm at Lynnwood-area schools as the new year begins. Spruce Elementary Katy Kayler is the new principal at Spruce Elementary. Most recently, she served as as the principal intern at Hollywood Hill Elementary in the Northshore District, as well as an elementary teacher on special assignment in literacy and assessment. She is a coach for 3rd and 6th grade teac... »
The state has just recognized Spruce Elementary as one of the most improved schools in Washington. During the past three years, the school scored in the top 10 percent of Title I schools in combined reading and math results on state assessments. It’s known as a “high performance Reward School.” “Schools identified as Reward Schools have been doing the work that it takes to ... »
Many children from low-income households who receive subsidized meals during the school year can get hungry over the summer. Once again this year, the Edmonds School District is offering its Summer Meals Program for Kids. Free lunches will be available to all children, one through 18 years old, regardless of need. The program is made possible by the USDA. To get a free lunch, just show up Monday t... »
The Edmonds School District has named Stewart Mhyre as the new executive director of business and operations. He replaces Marla Miller, who left the district to become the deputy superintendent in the Shoreline School District. Since 2006, Mhyre has been executive director of the Sedro-Woolley School District, serving as the CFO/COO and overseeing food services, transportation, facilities/maintena... »
Meadowdale High School reopened today after an online threat forced the closure on Friday. Police received information late Thursday night that someone claiming to be a Meadowdale student was threatening to take a gun to school and shoot people there. The threat was made anonymously in an online forum. Principal Dale Cote posted the following message on the school’s website this morning: I l... »
District officials have cancelled classes today at Meadowdale High School because of a threat made on the Internet. Lynnwood police learned about the threat last evening. “It presented specific threat against student safety,” said police spokesperson Shannon Sessions. They are still investigating if it is credible. Families and staff received a voicemail about the closure early Friday ... »
Lynnwood High Schools robotics team – Royal Robotics – is headed to the national championships. That’s if they can raise $30,000 for the trip to St. Louis on April 25-28. The team recently placed in the top eight out of 50 teams at the regional competition, building a robot that can play basketball. The Lynnwood students also won the Engineering Inspiration Award, which recognizes success in advan... »
BECU has awarded a grant to Meadowdale Middle School to help teach kids about money and the economy. The money will go towards implementing an online program called Civic Mirror. It educates students on how to run an imaginary society complete with decision-making challenges. The grant was one of 48 awarded to local schools. “BECU School Grants allow us to support programs that can have a positive... »
By Teresa Wippel, My Edmonds News Edmonds police and Edmonds-Woodway High School officials are investigating explosions that were confined inside two garbage cans in the school cafeteria during the second lunch period Monday. EWHS Principal Michelle Trifunovic sent the following letter home to parents Monday afternoon following the event, which caused no property damage or injuries: January 30, 20... »
Story and photo by Lara Alexander The lunchroom of Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood was full Thursday night with parents, children and community members ready to learn about healthy foods. Co-sponsored by Swedish/Edmonds and the Edmonds School District, Healthier Choices is a series of free family events aimed at helping families learn fun ways to make healthy food choices and prepare eas... »
The Edmonds School District posted the following announcement that schools are closed again Thursday: All schools and programs are closed for one day. All after-school activities, evening events, and athletic practices are canceled. School days lost for weather closures must be made up. Please update your calendars to reflect the following: Tuesday, June 19 is now a full day of school; Wednesday, ... »
Scott Boyce, a physical education teacher at Hazelwood Elementary, is one of 100 teachers from around the country who will be honored at the White House this week. Boyce recently received National Board Certification and was randomly selected to attend the ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. He will also attend a forum on effective teaching. “This marks the first time since the Clinto... »
Three people were injured and four schools were locked down after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the Meadowdale area. It happened during an argument outside an apartment at 56th and 168th about at 1 p.m. Police say there was an argument involving more than a dozen people. Someone left and returned with a shotgun. It discharged as others tried to wrestle the gun away, and a pellet or shrapnel hit ... »
A new grant-supported program at eight local schools wants to get kids moving toward a healthier lifestyle. Up to 400 students are taking part in the new MOVE 60! program, which began last week. The goal is to get students exercising 60 minutes per day either before or after school. The program is intended for students who need more exercise, may be obese or have health issues, or do not have the ... »
As Deputy Matt Barker walks the halls of Lynnwood High School, it’s probably a familiar feeling for him. Barker, the new school resource officer, is a former teacher. Before he joined the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, he taught at Beverly Elementary from 2002 to 2008 and was their Dean of Students. He has also coached baseball at Edmonds-Woodway. “I am looking forward to again working in the ... »
Enrollment in the Edmonds School District is lighter than expected, and that will mean more cuts in this year’s budget. “While we have not dug deep into the data, it is clear people have lost their jobs, lost their homes and moved to other areas,” said Marla Miller, executive director for business and operations. The total impact is $2 million. District officials are trying to id... »
For the first time this week, kids at Martha Lake Elementary are using new playground equipment. The new gear is thanks to a fourth grade class at the school, which created a two-minute video to enter in a nationwide contest last spring. The video was one of five that won a $15,000 grant through the non-profit KaBOOM!. The grant was matched by the Hazel Miller Foundation. The old playground equipm... »
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