With little time to prepare for school closures, elementary school teachers in the Edmonds School District faced many challenges converting their curriculums to online learning. Staff and faculty also had to find creative ways to stay connected with their students. “Our instructional coaches said that teaching during the quarantine is like trying to build a…
Scriber Lake High School seniors had their turn Wednesday as the 2020 graduates from Edmonds School District high schools were filmed this week as part of the virtual graduation ceremony to accommodate social distancing requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Scriber Class of 2020 arrived by car in the school parking lot…
Edmonds Heights K-12 is proud of its individual approach to learning that involves parents directly, allowing them to be the primary educators of their children. So it’s only natural that their graduation ceremonies, especially in this year of COVID-19, should reflect this. “We’ve always made parents part of our graduation,” said Principal Dr. Scott Mauk. “And…
Class of 2020 seniors from the Edmonds School District’s eLearning Academy program on Tuesday participated in the production process for the virtual graduation ceremony being filmed to accommodate social distancing requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, students arrived at an appointed time in the College Place Middle School parking lot to be filmed receiving…
In a special ceremony that will live in the memories of parents, teachers, administrators — and especially the graduates of the Class of 2020 — Meadowdale High School pulled out all the stops despite the COVID shutdown, setting a new standard for the old saying “when the world gives you lemons, make lemonade.” “All credit…
Lynnwood High School Class of 2020 seniors were the first students in the Edmonds School District to begin the production process for the virtual graduation ceremony being developed by Jostens and Life N Light. On Monday, students arrived at an appointed time to be filmed receiving their diplomas. The final footage will be compiled into a video…
Join Northwest Laborers Training for an introductory webinar on the Apprenticeship Program, benefits and skills. You can start your career through the Northwest Laborers Apprenticeship Program by registering for one of the following webinar options: June 4 at 2 p.m. or June 9 at 6:30 p.m For every attendee, Northwest Laborers Training will donate $10 to Crisis…
In spite of revenue losses due to state-mandated school closures, the Edmonds School District is managing to tread water during challenging financial times, according to a report from district staff. At its May 26 business meeting, the Edmonds School District Board of Directors reviewed the district’s monthly financial report, which showed a complete stoppage of…
The Edmonds School District announced Wednesday that Hayley Etnier has been appointed the new Special Education Teaching Program director. Prior to coming to Edmonds, Etnier worked as the K-12 Behavior Program Administrator for the Bend-La Pine School District in Bend, Ore.
The Edmonds School District announced Wednesday Dr. Helen Joung has accepted the vacant position of assistant superintendent for elementary schools. Joung is scheduled to start her new position with the district July 1, 2020. Since 2016, Joung has worked as the director of schools for Seattle Public Schools. Prior to that, she was the principal of…
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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the cancellation of this year’s Edmonds Arts Festival, but it hasn’t detoured festival volunteers from their mission to support the arts and art education across the Edmonds School District. Board members from the Edmonds Arts Festival and Festival Foundation assembled art kits and this week are distributing them to families at 10…
The Edmonds School District announced Tuesday night that the last day of school is now Friday, June 19. “This new date coincides with the state’s decision to not require the 2019-20 school year to go past June 19,” the district said. The district had scheduled the last day for June 22, due to snow make-up…
Edmonds Heights K-12’s robotics team — FTC 3805 Atomic Robotics — is holding a drop-off donation event Thursday, May 28 to create care packets for Teen Feed, a local organization that provides meals for homeless teens. Items may be dropped off from 3-5 p.m. May 28 at the school, located at 23200 100th Ave. W….
To help provide food and assistance for Edmonds College students who are experiencing food insecurity during COVID-19, the Verdant Health Commission has donated $11,880 to the Edmonds College Foundation. “We appreciate the generosity of our community partners during this time,” said Edmonds College President Dr. Amit B. Singh. “Our students are facing significant challenges, and…
With plans in development for summer learning opportunities, the Edmonds School District is asking for community feedback in an online survey. The survey is available for feedback on summer learning for elementary and middle school (K-8) students. Families are asked to take a few minutes to complete the brief survey to share whether they are…
Pretty cool fly-over of bus formation at the @MeadowdaleMavs senior parade today courtesy of Silver Creek Family Church! Seniors picked up caps and gowns while cheered on by teachers, coaches, our officers, and a drum line! #Congrats #ClassOf2020 pic.twitter.com/js7Wk1GxGd — Lynnwood Police (@LynnwoodPD) May 19, 2020 Meadowdale High School seniors collected their commencement caps…
During the 2019-20 school year, the Edmonds School District engaged in a Math Assessment Pilot to find a districtwide common assessment in mathematics. Now, the district is asking parents to review two systems and offer feedback. Additionally, district staff has been exploring the online instructional tools that accompany the assessment systems that have been piloted…
Edmonds School District students enrolled in an Edmonds College class or program may be eligible for emergency financial assistance. The Student Emergency Assistance Grants provide funding and connect students enrolled in programs like College in High School, Running Start, ESL or GED. The Edmonds College Foundation Emergency Assistance Program offers grants up to $500 for…
Edmonds Heights K-12 School Reagan Frank Mother’s Name: Brenda Frank Father’s Name: David Frank GPA: 3.775 Clubs & Activities: ASB, three years. Athletics: Ultimate frisbee, three years. Honors: Honor roll in construction trades at Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Significant School Project: I helped build a tiny house at Sno-Isle Tech Career Goals: I am still…
The Foundation for Edmonds School District, in partnership with Sound Credit Union, will hold a free budgeting for basics virtual workshop for community members Thursday, May 14. Learn how to track spending, set financial goals and create a household budget. The workshop can be accessed via https://zoom.us/join or by phone at 1-253-215-8782. The meeting ID…
The Edmonds School District has announced three finalists for the assistant superintendent position being vacated by Justin Irish, who is leaving to become superintendent in the Anacortes School District. All three will appear at a virtual community forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. The finalists are: Sarah Pritchett: Since 2013, Prichett has been the…
Edmonds School District families of elementary students will have an opportunity to do a curbside pickup of student materials from Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13. The pickup is for additional learning activities, school supplies and other belongings that may have been left behind following the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students’…
Workforce Snohomish and the Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology are sponsoring a maritime career exploration webinar from 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, June 3. Learn about the commercial fishing and marine industry thriving in the Pacific Northwest. Employers and representatives from various maritime occupations will offer information about their companies, including the skills…
About 6,000 baby salmon were released into Lunds Gulch Creek in Meadowdale Beach Park on Friday for their journey to sea. These chum salmon fry started as eggs in January from the Suquamish Tribe’s Grover Creek Hatchery that were hatched and fed in tanks at upper Lunds Gulch Creek and at St. Thomas More Parish…
After Lynnwood High School senior Isabella Shields first heard she and her classmates would not be returning to school to complete their senior year, she still hoped she would be able to walk across the stage at her graduation. When she learned that the state-issued stay-at-home order would be extended to May, she said she…
