Each fall the Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR), an organization of active and retired employees of the Edmonds, Northshore and Shoreline school districts, offers educator grants to its active members. The grants of up to $300 can be used for projects such as field trips, guest speakers, materials for integrated units of study) or for materials/equipment…
During the Nov. 14 school board meeting, Edmonds Board Director Keith Smith formally apologized for using profanity during the board’s Oct. 24 meeting. “I just wanted to apologize to our community,” he said. “I used profane language at our previous board meeting, and that is a regrettable choice of language that I used at that…
Washington’s new capital gains tax brought in $890 million in its first year, state officials said Wednesday. Those proceeds, garnered from the state’s wealthiest residents, will be funneled into early learning and child care programs, and to school districts in need of dollars for construction and renovation projects. “The new funds could not come at…
Among items scheduled for the Tuesday, Nov. 14 Edmonds School Board meeting is the approval of a resolution to certify 2024 excess property taxes. According to the memo, when the Edmonds School District established the 2023-24 budget, it included an Educational Programs and Operations Levy for calendar year 2024 for $59,479,817. This was based on…
The Foundation for Edmonds School District offered its appreciation for all those who participated in the 15th annual Celebrate Schools 5K and Futsal Tournamen to raise money for programs benefiting the foundation. Almost 1,200 students, teachers and families walked, ran, rolled or kicked their way through event on Oct. 7. “We are so thankful to…
The Edmonds School Board at its Tuesday, Oct. 24 meeting unanimously passed two propositions for voter consideration on Feb. 13, 2024:one will fund school construction, and the other will address technology needs for the next four years. Proposition 1, a $594 million school construction bond, would fund completion of Oak Heights Elementary on an accelerated…
Clothes For Kids is hosting its annual Transforming Lives Breakfast fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 26. The event features keynote speaker Devon Harris, an original member of the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team and the captain of the 1992 and 1998 teams. As an international motivational speaker, Harris uses the same energy, determination and skills that enabled him…
Update to clarify there are two separate measures the board is considering Oct. 24. The Edmonds School Board at its Tuesday, Oct. 24 meeting will be reviewing a proposed replacement technology/capital levy for $120 million over four years. The board will also be reviewing a proposed 2024 school construction bond. You can find more details…
The Edmonds District Championship middle school cross country race was held Thursday at College Place Middle School in Lynnwood; the team from Meadowdale Middle School took first place in the boys race, while College Place Middle School won the girls race. Taking first place in their respective races were Mathew Seyum of Meadowdale Middle School…
The Edmonds School District Board met last week to hear updates to the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, confirm the rest of its student advisors and also conduct regular business, such as approving contracts. Six students were sworn in at the previous school board meeting and an additional four were sworn in at…
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Washington Kids in Transition, which serves homeless families in the Edmonds School District, is hosting a toiletries and hygiene drive throughout the month of October. People can drop off donations between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the nonprofit organization’s distribution center, 19721 Scriber Lake Rd. #B, Lynnwood. Suggested…
The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Program presents an evening of music with Atlantic Road Trip, featuring world renowned trumpeter and composer Chad McCullough, Paul Towndrow on alto, flute, whistles, and Miro Herak on vibraphone. Joining Atlantic Road Trip for this one-night event is the award-winning Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensemble 1 and Orchestra…
The Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Boosters announced their school’s fifth annual mattress sale fundraiser, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 in the EWHS Great Hall, 7600 212th St. S.W, Edmonds. The event promises a day of unbeatable deals on top brand-name mattresses, and a complimentary sheet set will be included with every mattress purchase. The…
Hundreds of parents, students, teachers and community members woke up bright and early Saturday to raise money for the Foundation for Edmonds School District at its 15th Annual Celebrate Schools 5K and Futsal Tournament. They were greeted by slightly muggy, but otherwise bright and cheery weather. Those who participated in the 5k portion of the…
Families who qualify for free and reduced meal benefits through the Edmonds School District can take advantage of a streamlined enrollment process for an Income Qualified Discount through Snohomish County PUD. Instead of going through a traditional income verification process, the customers can complete an application and provide a copy of their free/reduced meals approval…
Volleyball Mountlake Terrace defeated Mariner 3-1 17-25, 25-21, 25-21, 26-24 Mountlake Terrace stats: Maya Faulkner: 11 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace Sierra Swan: 23 digs Haley Trinh: 22 digs Emerson Alley: 2 kills, 21 assists, 16 digs Sarah Simula: 5 kills Anna Choi: 3 aces Lia Brown: 3 kills Records: Mountlake Terrace 1-7; Mariner 0-5…
An Olympia parent group questioning a teacher about her involvement in resource groups for students of color. A measure before the Richland School Board to remove a book depicting gay parents. Kitsap County high school students wearing shirts proclaiming there are only two genders. People at Edmonds school board meetings speaking out against transgender individuals….
New student advisors attended their first Edmonds School Board meeting on Tuesday; among the items were eight consent items and three presentations. Six of nine student advisors were sworn in, with the remaining three to be inducted at the Oct. 10 meeting. These advisors act as liaisons between students and the school board. The student’s…
Girls Soccer Mountlake Terrace defeated Lynnwood 11-1 Mountlake Terrace stats: Claire August: 3 goals Ava Hunt: 2 goals, 1 assist Ally Villalobos Van Sloten: 2 goals, 1 assist Natalie Cardin: 1 goal, 3 assists Lorelail Baumann: 1 goal Sadie Parker: 1 goal Taylor Williams: 1 goal Dani Cortezzo: 1 assist Records (league and overall): Mountlake…
The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo is performing at Baguus Little Asia restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 30. The combo will perform a two-hour set from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Arrive early for a good seat. Baguus Little Asia is located at 23511 56th Ave. W. #107, Mountlake Terrace….
Among items for approval at Tuesday’s school board meeting is the swearing in of the board’s new student advisors for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also consider: – A waiver requested by staff regarding grading periods at Scriber Lake High School for the 2023-24 school year. – A memorandum of understanding regarding duties…
Join Chill Out for their new member information session from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Mountlake Terrace High School. Come see the robot in action, learn about the student-led team which competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition and hear about mentor volunteer opportunities. Following an award-winning season in which Chill Out won two events…
It’s been nearly two years since the Mountlake Terrace girls soccer team suffered one of their more humiliating losses of recent seasons. It was October 26, 2021, when Terrace was steamrolled by Archbishop Murphy, 7-0, in the team’s 2021 season finale. But Hawks avenged that loss on Thursday, and did so in commanding fashion. Behind…
Boys Tennis Edmonds-Woodway defeated Archbishop Murphy 7-0 Singles: Nalu Akiona (EW) defeated Cole Balen (AM) 5-7, 6-3, 12-10 Arman Mkrtychev (EW) defeated Ethan Welter (AM) 6-4, 6-2 Thomas Mahoney (EW) defeated opponent 6-0, 6-3 John Marquart (EW) defeated Max Chhin (AM) 6-4, 6-0 Doubles: Jude Wilcox/Nico Menanno (EW) defeated Dimitri Lewart/Parker Campbell (AM) 6-1, 6-0…
Edmonds-Woodway’s Nalu Akiona slams a shot on Monday. (Photos by Joe Christian) Boys Tennis Meadowdale defeated Archbishop Murphy 4-3 Singles: Cole Balen (AM) defeated Reyli Almanza-Cruz (M) 6-0, 6-0 Ethan Welter (AM) defeated Ty Vanderpoel (M) 6-0, 6-0 Owen Russell (AM) defeated Nikunj Shah (M) 6-1, 6-2 Nathan Perez (M) defeated Dimitri Lewark (AM) 5-7,…
