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….
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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…
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School board hears from Scriber Lake High School advocates
Advocates and alumni of Scriber Lake High School came to the June 25 Edmonds School Board meeting to support the school in response to impending budget cuts they felt would…
With new buildings planned, Oak Heights Elementary celebrates community with closing ceremony
The Oak Heights Elementary School community gathered for a closing ceremony Tuesday to mark the end of an era. Students, families and Oak Heights staff watched in silence as several…
Edmonds School Board set to approve middle school health curriculum June 25
The Edmonds School District board of directors at its Tuesday, June 25 meeting is scheduled to discuss policy updates, read a draft of its 2024-2025 school year budget and approve…
Summer meal options for Edmonds School District families
Summer meal programs are available for Edmonds School District students and their families. First, SUN Bucks will help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will…
‘A choice every day to make things better’: Lynnwood High School graduates 277
Golden rays from the setting sun showered 277 high schoolers from Lynnwood High School stepping into a new stage in life as they graduated during a Tuesday ceremony. Principal Jesse…
‘Be grateful for everything you have’: Edmonds-Woodway HS graduates 319
Edmonds-Woodway High School staff, families and students gathered under gray skies June 10 to celebrate the graduation of 319 students. Close to 1,000 friends and families of the graduating class…
Sponsor spotlight: Summer learning hacks for students
School’s out for summer! All of us — teachers, students, and parents — heave a big sigh of relief at the closing bell on the last day of another busy…
Foundation for Edmonds School District awards $285,000 in postsecondary scholarships in 2024
The Foundation for Edmonds School District has awarded $285,000 in postsecondary scholarships to 93 graduating seniors from Edmonds Heights K-12, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Lynnwood High School, Meadowdale High School, Mountlake…
Edmonds School Board hosts two student celebrations, reviews middle school health curriculum
The Edmonds School Board of Directors held two celebrations during its June 11 meeting to recognize students’ contributions during the 2023-2024 school year. First, the board recognized the student advisors…
Edmonds School District High School Students of the Month for May and June 2024
Edmonds Heights K-12 Oliver Kraus I’m very thankful to be nominated by my teacher, Nancy Chang. She is a phenomenon teacher and inspiration. Anyone that has the opportunity to take…
Local AAUW branch awards scholarships to five students
The Edmonds SnoKing Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) awarded $10,000 in scholarships to five young women in Snohomish County planning a career in a STEM (science, technology,…
Registration open for MTHS STEM and Journalism Summer Camp 2024
Mountlake Terrace High School’s STEM, Hawkeye journalism staff and MTHS student leadership are sponsoring a STEM & Journalism Summer Camp 2024 Aug. 20-22. Programs are for students entering sixth,…
‘The future is truly in your hands’: Meadowdale High graduates 350
Rain or shine, over 350 Meadowdale High School students were ready to graduate Friday –and so they did. Their loved ones braved the cold to celebrate the occasion and cheer…
‘To move the world, you have to move on’: 329 graduate from Mountlake Terrace HS
About 2,000 friends and family members came Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments of 329 Mountlake Terrace High School students as they graduated to the next stage of their lives. Eight…
House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month
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. Starting today, we will begin featuring…