The Foundation for Edmonds School District (FESD), a nonprofit supporting comprehensive education, said it is striving to uphold its commitment amid recent budget cuts. In response to the financial shortfall,…
Education
‘We can be remarkable’: Scriber Lake High School graduates 34
When asked how graduating from high school compared to other highlights of his life, Christopher Murphy said, “It’s really up there. It really, really is. Like top three.” The rest…
‘You do not walk alone’: Edmonds eLearning Academy students receive diplomas
Graduating seniors from the Edmonds eLearning Academy accepted their diplomas Wednesday evening during a commencement ceremony at the Edmonds School District Stadium. Edmonds eLearning Academy offers a mastery-based program where…
High school seniors receive State Workforce Board scholarships
Three local students are among some 121 high school seniors and community and technical college students have been awarded the 2024 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). This scholarship honors…
Lynnwood’s School of Rock bringing the tunes to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Student musicians from Lynnwood’s School of Rock spent a Saturday fundraising for their trip to Summerfest — an annual music festival held in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin that features over 600…
72% of Washington eighth graders not proficient in math, report shows
Most Washington K-12 students failed to meet basic math and reading proficiency standards in recent years, according to a new report. The analysis from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows…
Hazel Miller Foundation awards over $300K to area not-for-profits during its second 2024 grant cycle
In its second 2024 grant cycle, the Edmonds-based Hazel Miller Foundation awarded $308,906 to 26 organizations focused on good works in King and South Snohomish Counties. From the Alderwood Boys…
Edmonds Heights K-12 graduates 39 in festive ceremony
There were plenty of tears, cheers and hugs to go around as more than 300 parents, teachers, family and friends filled the gym at Edmonds Heights K-12 Friday to honor…
Edmonds School Board June 11 set to approve superintendent’s contract extension
The Edmonds School Board of Directors during its June 11 board meeting is scheduled to approve a one-year extension of Superintendent Rebecca Miner’s contract. The extension will place her contract’s…
Foundation for Edmonds School District shares how Save the Arts Campaign funds will be deployed
The Foundation for Edmonds School District on Friday thanked the community for its outpouring of support for its Save the Arts campaign and provided an update on how the funds…
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Second graders get lesson in what it takes to be a builder
Second graders at Lynnwood’s College Place Elementary School got a lesson Tuesday in what it takes to be a builder during “The House That She Built” presentation highlighting women’s roles…
Snohomish County launches free 10-week aerospace manufacturing training program
Snohomish County, home to nearly 85,000 manufacturing jobs, faces a critical challenge: a shortage of skilled workers to fill crucial entry-level positions. Responding to this pressing need, AJAC (Advanced Manufacturing…
Edmonds School Board appoints Thom Garrard as new director
The Edmonds School District Board of Directors on Tuesday appointed Thom Garrard to fill the District 4 director vacancy. The board interviewed two candidates — Garrard and Rebecca Anderson —…
Students immersed in a day of learning about environmental issues
Nearly 40 local students gathered on Friday, May 31 for an afternoon rich with learning and brainstorming about the environment and climate stability at the second annual Edmonds Youth Environmental…
Public invited to provide input during Edmonds School Board director interviews June 4
The Edmonds School District Board of Directors will interview candidates at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, to fill the District 4 Director vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Deborah…
Reminder: Edmonds School District Class of 2024 high school graduation dates
The Edmonds School District has announced the dates for its Class of 2024 high school graduations. They are: Edmonds Heights K-12 Friday, June 7 7 p.m. Woodway Campus Edmonds eLearning…
School board approves math core materials, hears from Maplewood Co-op
The Edmonds School Board voted to adopt the new math core materials after a second reading during its May 28 meeting. The updated Core Instructional Materials (CIM) for algebra 1,…
Nourishing Network offering free camps and meals all summer for children ages 5-18
The Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Nourishing Network is offering free summer meals and camps July 1 – Aug. 22 for children ages 5-18. The camps run for three hours…
Edmonds’ Bloom Academy opening school for grades 1-8 in fall
The Bloom Academy is open for enrollment for the fall of the 2024–2025 school year for grades 1 to 8. located at 7125 224th St. S.W. on the border of…
Hummingbirds 101 with a birding expert at the Lynnwood Library June 17
With their diminutive size and beguiling flight maneuvers, hummingbirds are among the most charismatic of birds. Here in the Puget Sound, we are lucky to have a hardy species –…
More weapons showing up in Washington’s schools
There were more weapons brought into Washington’s schools during the last school year than the year before. That’s according to a new report from the Office of Superintendent of Public…
Lynnwood student honored by Everett CC trustees
Quynh Luu of Lynnwood was among the students honored this month by the Everett Community College board of trustees. Luu is among the state’s top scholars representing Washington’s 34 community…
Edmonds School Board to vote on math core materials during May 28 meeting
The Edmonds School Board is scheduled to vote on approving adoption of secondary math curriculum during its May 28 meeting. The math curriculum was reviewed by several district committees in…
Robotics team hosting informational meeting for kids, tweens May 31
FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team Aftershock 9880 is holding a hands-on STEM workshop for second to eighth graders Friday, May 31. The event, hosted by the Edmonds Heights K-12 robotics…
Edmonds School District sells $200 million in construction bonds; refinances 2014 bonds to save money
The Edmonds School District said Thursday it has sold $200 million in bonds authorized from the voter-approved 2024 School Construction Bond in order to begin construction on several projects. At…