Edmonds-Woodway, Meadowdale Students of the Month

Congratulations to the October Students of the Month for Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale high schools, which were announced earlier this week by the Edmonds School District: Edmonds-Woodway High Diana Chung Mother’s Name: Kyung Chung Father’s Name: Mook Chung Clubs & Activities: FCCLA, Key Club, Mix and Multicultural Club, Science Club ASB: In leadership all four years….

New EWHS student advisors appointed to Edmonds School Board

Congratulations to Mayra Aquino and Sara Koopai of Edmonds-Woodway High School, who were appointed student advisors to the Edmonds School District Board of Directors for the 2010-11 school year. The two students will be full participants in all board discussions and are bound by all rules and regulations pertaining to regular board members. The student…

Interested in serving on School District Alumni Board? Meeting is Thursday

For more than 15 years, an association of alumni, retired staff, and friends of the Edmonds School District has worked to provide scholarships to graduates from each of our high schools. This dedicated group is eager to keep this work going, but it is seeking some new members to not only continue this effort but…

Students of Month for Edmonds-Woodway, Meadowdale high schools

Edmonds School District high schools have named their Students of the Month for September. Here are the students from our area: Edmonds-Woodway High Jack Jacobs Mother’s Name: Lee Lang Aw Father’s Name: Chris Jacobs Clubs & Activities: Ping Pong Club, Astronomy Club, Film Club, Leadership, Music, International Baccalaureate ASB: ASB Clubs Officer Athletics: Tennis, Soccer…

Edmonds parents: It counts when your child rides the bus this week

If your child is in the Edmonds School District and takes the bus to school, it’s important that he or she rides the bus this week. The district will count district-transported students on school buses each morning for five consecutive days starting tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Oct. 1. The number of students riding…

Edmonds School District hosting English classes for adults Sept. 28

The Edmonds School District is offering English classes for adults at Mountlake Terrace High School starting next Tuesday, Sept. 28. These classes are for parents and family members of children in the district, and they will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday starting Sept. 28 and running through Nov. 23. Child care is…

Edmonds School Superintendent to host parent meetings in October

Edmonds School District Superintendent Nick Brossoit will host parent meetings around the district, with one meeting scheduled in each of the four quadrants of the district during October. Topics will include student achievement, the district’s fiscal outlook, and any other subjects of interest to those in attendance. Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alderwood…

E-W to honor legendary coach Mike Pittis Thursday night

For more than 40 years, Mike Pittis has been a legendary coach in the Edmonds School District. He was the only volleyball coach in the 20-year history of Edmonds-Woodway High School and prior to that coached at Edmonds High School (prior to its merger with Woodway) and at College Place Middle School. Pittis officially resigned…

It’s back to school today for thousands of Edmonds students

Thousands of students return to class in Edmonds today, so drivers should be aware of children walking to and from school and waiting at the bus stop. And speaking of bus stops, Edmonds School District students who were registered for school by Aug. 20 and are eligible for bus transportation should have received a card…

School starts in Edmonds Tuesday, Sept. 7 – tips for arriving safely

As schools open their doors Sept. 7 and students wait at bus stops or walk to school, the Edmonds School District appreciates everyone’s best efforts to make sure all students remain safe. Families eligible for bus transportation have received a card in the mail with their bus stop details, but routes for each school are…

Appreciation for your levy support

Voters throughout the Edmonds School District were asked on the Primary Election ballot to provide additional funding to support the 20,000 students attending our 33 schools and programs. Despite knowing how much the dollars are needed to maintain and prevent further, dramatic reductions to our classrooms, it was not an easy question to pose at…

New rules for renting space in Edmonds School District buildings

Anyone interested in renting space in an Edmonds School District building should note that the district has recently changed  both the number of buildings available and how that use is scheduled. The changes are aimed at reducing energy costs, using custodial time more efficiently and making the rental process more equitable district-wide, the district said…

Edmonds School District receives $1 million to aid U.S. history teaching

The Edmonds School District has received a three-year grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education intended to bolster U.S. history teachers’ knowledge of American history. This $999,845 grant will allow the district to bring in notable historians to work with teachers.  The teachers will be investigating multiple perspectives of American history…

Edmonds school levy passing with 54 percent of vote

Unofficial election results released by the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office Tuesday night indicate that Edmonds School District’s Supplemental Levy is passing with 54 percent of the vote so far — 10,615 votes in favor and 8,991 against. A simple majority is required for passage. That’s with 87,088 votes counted and does not include ballots that…

New principals announced for Edmonds schools

The Edmonds School District has announced the following appointments of new principals and assistant principals in Edmonds for the 2010-11 school year: Jack Sackett, who was most recently an assistant principal in the Mukilteo School District, is the new principal for Seaview Elementary School. Andrea Hillman is an assistant principal at Meadowdale High School, coming…

Need to register a child for school? Edmonds school offices now open

Do you know someone who needs to register their child for school? School offices in the Edmonds School District have now reopened, and the district is encouraging families new to the area or with kindergartners to register for school as soon as possible. To verify your neighborhood school, use the district’s Neighborhood School Finder. Open…

Edmonds School District seeks mentors for female students

Would you like to help young women receive the support they need to be happy and successful in school and out of school? Become a mentor for young women at College Place Middle School or Scriber Lake High School.  The next new mentor training is taking place on Aug. 16. You can view this flier…

No fireworks on Edmonds school district grounds

As Independence Day approaches, the Edmonds School District reminds residents that fireworks are not allowed on school district property. The district will have staff patrolling the schools to make certain school property is safe. Fireworks are banned in the city of Edmonds in any case, but it is illegal to discharge fireworks on district property…