Congratulations to our graduates!
Congratulations to students from AIM and Snohomish High Schools on their graduation. AIM High School held graduation on Tuesday, June 9 and Snohomish graduation took place on Thursday, June 11. We wish each of you  success in your future endeavors.

Snohomish Girls Basketball 1909 to 2009
Not only did our 2009 girls basketball team make us proud, they also set aside time for the historical society to reproduce an image taken of the 1909 SHS girls team. They created a great image that fades from one to the other ... check it out at earlysnohomish.com ->

Want a sneak peak at the M.S. construction projects? Join us 6/23 (CMS) & 6/25 (VVMS):

 P Meet the Project Team
 P Review the project goal, planning process
     and opportunities for input to date
 P Look at the proposed design (including an
     overview of sustainable practices), and
 P Engage in a Q&A with the Architects

Tues., June 23, 6:30 pm - Centennial MS
  (3000 Machias Road; Snohomish)
Thurs., June 25, 6:30 pm - Valley View MS
  (14308 Broadway Avenue S.E.; Snohomish)

Betty Robertson honored for lifetime contributions
Betty Robertson, retiring Deputy Superintendent, was honored by the Washington Association of School Administrators with the Regional Award of Merit. Betty received the award for her lifetime of significant contributions to education during her 37-year career.

Summer School Open Lab
Click here for a calendar of the summer school open lab sessions. Also note the change orientation dates:
ORIENTATION June 29th GPHS Library according to this schedule:
8:00 – English 1 & 2
9:00 – English 3 & 4
10:00 All History
11:00 All Math

Steve Cotterill and Scott Kelly receive awards
Steve Cotterill, Director of Career Technical Education (CTE), was recognized by WASA with an award for Student Achievement Leadership for his considerable efforts to reconstruct of the district's CTE programs.

Snohomish parent Scott Kelly was awarded the Community Leadership Award for spearheading the effort to bring the nationally-recognized WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) program to Snohomish.

Influenza Facts, H1N1 ("Swine Flu")
Our school staff is monitoring student absences and illnesses, and we are working closely with the Snohomish Health Department. You can also find information about this issue at www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.

Pennies for Peace: District-wide through May
For the first time ever, Snohomish School District parent and student groups have adopted a district-wide fundraiser. Our entire school community is working together to raise $50,000 for schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan – one penny at a time!

Pennies for Peace teaches children the rewards of sharing and working together. Snohomish student councils, Parent Clubs, “Watch Dog” Dads, teachers, support staff, and students are working together to make this program possible. Snohomish Education Foundation has purchased a classroom set of books for every school. Teachers are developing related lessons in several subjects.

6/22/09 Update: Parent clubs report the goal has been exceeded!! Over $51,600 raised!!
Click here for more information ->

Capital Projects Update - June 2009
Aquatics Center – Site selection analysis has been finalized. Planning meetings have been held to further develop the program/concept. Master use planning for the Freshman Campus is complete, and pool market/needs assessment is completed.

Centennial Middle School – The Design Team has been focusing on completion of Schematic Design documents and incorporation of sustainable elements.

Machias and Riverview Elementary Schools – Design Development was completed on schedule. The early site package went out to bid, and bids were due May 28th and June 4th, respectively.

Parkway - Drywall installation, painting, plumbing and flooring work have been ongoing. New sidewalks and expanded play areas have been placed.

Snohomish High School Modernization – Demolition of the old kitchen is near completion. Demolition of the locker rooms has begun. Footings have been dug for the new auxiliary gym. The Design Team is working on drawings and specifications for the next set.

Valley View Middle School – Focus groups of teachers and staff met with the architects to discuss room placement. The hazardous material survey and traffic study have been completed. Additional geotechnical borings have been completed.

Related Links:
Bond Projects Page
2008 Bond - Master Schedule / Timeline (pdf)

Our Mission: The Snohomish School District, in its commitment to excellence, places the success of each student at the center of all decisions and actions. Partnerships and strong academic programs ensure competent, responsible, lifelong learners.