About 10,000 more students enrolled in Washington’s College in the High School program in the first school year that the dual credit courses were free for all students. That’s according…
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Join the fun at the 16th Annual Celebrate Schools Monster Mad Dash 5K on Oct. 5
Sponsored by Campbell Nelson Auto Group and Gesa Credit Union, this fun-filled 5K is more than just a race — it’s a community celebration with a purpose. Get ready to…
Edmonds School Board identifies staff funding as top legislative priority
Ensuring that district staffing levels are “amply funded” for the 2024-25 school year was top state legislative priority identified by the Edmonds School Board during its Sept. 10 meeting. Board…
Ferguson, Reichert agree eliminating elected schools chief would help WA students
The two men dueling to be Washington’s next governor agree that the delivery of public education could improve if the person overseeing the system was appointed rather than elected. Both…
AAUW Edmonds SnoKing Branch to host scholarship fundraiser Oct. 4
Join the AAUW Edmonds SnoKing branch for an evening of fun and philanthropy at its Friday, Oct, 4 fundraiser set for 5-8 p.m. at the WSU Everett campus. Enjoy raffles…
Edmonds School Board directors to vote on legislative priorities at Sept. 10 meeting
The Edmonds School Board is scheduled to vote during its Sept. 10 meeting on the top legislative priorities for the Washington State School Directors Association. The board will vote on…
Edmonds School District classes start Wednesday: What you need to know
Wednesday, Sept. 4 marks the first day of the 2024-25 school year for Edmonds School District students. To ensure a smooth start for its 21,120 students and their families, the…
Lynnwood Recreation Center fall class registration now open
Registration is now open for fall classes at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. Among the offerings: Preschool – starts on Sept 12 From music to movement and plié to painting, the…
House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month August 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has launched a partnership with the House of Wisdom, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit supporting immigrant high school and college students. Monthly, we will be featuring students…
Thom Garrard sworn in as new Edmonds School Board director
Thom Garrard, who was appointed earlier this summer to fill the vacant Edmonds School Board District 4 director position, took his oath of office during the board’s Aug. 27 meeting….
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Sno-Isle Libraries offers free back-to-school resources for students and families
School begins next week, and a library card from Sno-Isle Libraries can help students and families get off to a good start. Access free support with your library card: 1….
Edmonds School District’s Career Connect Program gives interns real-world work experience
Sixty interns from the Edmonds School District spent their summer gaining valuable work experience through the district’s Career Connect Program, a summertime collaboration that included the school district, the Foundation…
New director Thom Garrard to take oath of office during Aug. 27 school board meeting
Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner will administer the oath of office to Thom Garrard, the newly appointed school board director from District 4, during the Aug. 27 meeting. Garrard…
Hazelwood Elementary’s Barbara Bromley named 2024 Washington History Teacher of Year
Hazelwood Elementary teacher Barbara Bromley has been named the 2024 Washington History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. “We’re incredibly proud of Barbara’s achievement…
STEM and Journalism camp draws more than 125 middle schoolers to MTHS
During the 2024 summer break from Aug. 20-22, Mountlake Terrace High School held its first journalism camp for aspiring young journalists. The Junior J-Camp, as it was called, was run…
Community comes together to support foundation’s annual Back to School Resource Fair
The Foundation for Edmonds School District distributed 1,346 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need during the recent annual Back to School Resource Fair at Alderwood Middle School….
Clothes For Kids hires Cassie Morey as executive director
Cassie Morey has been hired as the executive director of Lynnwood-based Clothes For Kids, which provides free school wardrobes to lower-income students who qualify and attend school in Snohomish County…
Foundation for Edmonds School District hosting Monster Mad Dash 5K fundraiser Oct. 5 at Ballinger Park
The Foundation for Edmonds School District is presenting its 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5K fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 5 at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Dr., Mountlake Terrace. Participants are invited…
Rising costs for Washington school districts outpace state funding, report finds
In recent years, districts are spending a lot more money to keep Washington’s schools running — but state funding isn’t keeping up. That’s according to a new report from the…
Sponsor spotlight: First steps to success — preparing your child for a stellar school year
Even after 20 years in education, I still get the “back to school jitters” of excitement and nervousness. Students, teachers and even parents feel the same way! I’m happy to…
House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month July 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has launched a partnership with the House of Wisdom, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit supporting immigrant high school and college students. Each month, we will feature students…
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t…
Six quotes to sum up the second WA schools chief candidate debate
Candidates running to oversee Washington’s public schools debated Tuesday night in a virtual, student-led debate. Three contenders vying to be the next superintendent of public instruction participated: incumbent Chris Reykdal,…
School board July 9 set to accept budget, contractor bid for College Place elementary and middle construction
The Edmonds School District’s Board of Directors is scheduled at its July 9 meeting to accept the proposed 2024-2025 school year budget. The budget, like last year’s, faced considerable pushback…
Nourishing Network hosting free summer day camps for kids
Starting July 1, three locations in South Snohomish County will be offering three-hour day camps for children ages 5-18. Made possible through the Nourishing Network and its partners, these free…