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Serviss selected to School Board
Rob Serviss has been elected to fill the Snohomish School District Board of Directors post recently vacated by Dr. Sara Fagerlie. Serviss will be sworn into office at the Wednesday, December 13, School Board meeting.
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Larkin selected to School Board
Sherri Larkin has been elected to fill the Snohomish School District Board of Directors post recently vacated by Sarah Adams. Larkin will be sworn into office at the Wednesday, December 13, School Board meeting.
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December Cultural Awareness and Recognitions
During December, there are no month-long recognitions; however, as with other months, there are daily observances which have been identified. One of these is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3.
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Coming into focus: Lions Club partners with district to improve student well-being
Annual vision screenings in our schools are helping find students whose vision may be impacting their development, learning, and even classroom behaviors. Through our district’s partnership with the Snohomish Lions Club, each year about 5% of district students are identified as having vision issues needing follow-up care.
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November Cultural Awareness and Recognitions: Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month was first recognized in 1990 after approval of a resolution by President George H. W. Bush. Since then proclamations have been made each November under various names, including National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
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School Veterans Day assemblies
Many of our schools have planned Veterans Day assemblies in early November. All veterans, families and community members are welcome to attend any or all of these events. There is no school on Friday, November 10.
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Tiffany Iverson and Jordan Johnson named Golden Apple Award recipients
Our district's first Golden Apple Award recipients are Tiffany Iverson, paraeducator at Central Emerson Elementary (Emerson Campus), and Jordan Johnson, band teacher at Snohomish High School! We are so excited to be able to recognize these two amazing team members! Read more about Tiffany and Jordan and their nominations at www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapplerecipients. The Golden Apple Award recognizes staff members for their above and beyond service to help create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered along with exemplifying Snohomish School District’s core values of being student-focused, cultivating a culture of belonging, and an equitable, caring environment for others to thrive.
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Gaining valuable skills for life outside the classroom
District middle school students are practicing real-life skills and are gaining an understanding of many of the engineering and trade skills necessary for life outside the classroom. The engineering and computer-aided design (CAD) classes taught at Centennial Middle School and Valley View Middle School are part of the district’s career and technical education (CTE) program. Through instruction and class projects, students are gaining an understanding of engineering design, small group communication skills, machine and power tool operation, measurement, tool safety, mechanical drawing, applied math, applied physics, technical reading and writing, laser and 3D printer operation, soldering, and more.
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Register today for EKG Youth Heart Screenings – November 1
Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in exercising or at play young people on school campus and is typically the result of undiagnosed structural or electrical heart disease? The best way to detect life threatening heart conditions is through a heart screening developed for young hearts that includes a comprehensive family health history, electrocardiogram (EKG/electrical) and potentially an echocardiogram (ECHO/ultrasound). Register now for free heart screenings for district youth (ages 12-24) through the Nick of Time Foundation.
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October Cultural Awareness and Recognitions
In the Snohomish School District and community, we honor and recognize our diversity. Recognizing diversity facilitates our collective ability to support each and every student and family regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, cognitive ability, background, personality, and more. Diversity presents the opportunity for critical thinking to occur through exposure to different viewpoints, life experiences, and beliefs allowing us to explore and examine our world.
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Capital, maintenance, and custodial teams complete impressive list of summer projects
Join us in a huge shout out to our capital, maintenance, and custodial teams who were incredibly busy this summer! A special thanks to our community for its continued support of our district, schools, programs, and projects!
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Is your child too sick for school?
As a parent/guardian, you can help prevent the spread of illness by not sending a sick child to school. In determining whether to keep your child home, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the following guidelines. Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/healthservices.
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ASB leading the way
Area high schools come together to train in leadership to promote inclusivity and increase student involvement. Learn more about how Snohomish High School (SHS) recently hosted Glacier Peak High School (GPHS), Jackson High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Shorecrest High School, Shorewood High School, and Stanwood High School ASB leadership students for a day of training.
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Nominate a district staff member for a Golden Apple!
Is there a district employee who you would like the district to recognize for helping our students thrive? We are excited to share the launch of Golden Apple - an employee recognition program that will recognize two staff members quarterly for their student-centered service to students, staff, families and/or community. Staff members selected for this quarterly honor will be recognized for helping “create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered.” Students, parents/guardians, district staff, and community members are encouraged to nominate a staff member at any time! Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapple to learn more or to nominate a staff member!
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Nick of Time Foundation EKG Youth Heart Screenings – November 1
Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in exercising or at play young people on school campus and is typically the result of undiagnosed structural or electrical heart disease? The best way to detect life threatening heart conditions is through a heart screening developed for young hearts that includes a comprehensive family health history, electrocardiogram (EKG/electrical) and potentially an echocardiogram (ECHO/ultrasound). The Nick of Time Foundation will be conducting FREE heart screenings for district youth at Snohomish High School (SHS) on Wednesday, November 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Screening appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for any child, athlete or not, regardless of where enrolled in school.
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September Cultural Awareness and Recognitions: Hispanic Heritage Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Deaf Awareness Month
In the Snohomish School District and community, we honor and recognize our diversity while also working to identify and navigate potential barriers to student growth and learning. Please join us as we acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Deaf Awareness Month.
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1:1 devices and Technology Protection Plan information
Snohomish School District students will soon be provided with a 1:1 device to aid in their learning. This technology shift for the school district of providing every district student with a device (laptop, touch screen or iPad) will happen beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. As part of the 1:1 device rollout, students will be expected to bring/have a district-provided device/laptop at school every day. All students will receive district-provided devices/laptops, and students should not bring personal devices/laptops from home. The district-provided device/laptop must be charged and ready to use for classroom learning each day. When students receive a district device/laptop at the start of the school year, the student will also receive information about the district’s Technology Protection Plan.
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2023-2024 district calendar available
The 2023–2024 district calendar includes important dates for many school district events and activities, as well as information we must legally provide and information we feel will be important to you. Please note that the events in the multi-page calendar are accurate as of July 2023, but may have changed due to unforeseen circumstances and scheduling conflicts. Our websites and school newsletters are excellent ways for parents/guardians to stay informed of the most up-to-date information regarding events and activities.
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Strategic Plan provides five-year roadmap
The 2022-2023 school year was marked by the development of the Snohomish School District Strategic Plan, which was formally adopted by the School Board at its June 28 meeting. This five-year roadmap brings intentionality to the everyday work of education, as it not only provides the opportunity to look forward, but also guides our steps along the way. Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/strategicplan.
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Summer feeding & literacy
Join us this summer at our Kids' Café summer breakfast and lunch program, Book Café and at one of our elementary school libraries. Click here to learn more about all of our summer feeding and literacy opportunities for students and their families. We hope to see you this summer!
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Back-to-school information (2023-2024)
For those looking to get a jump on the fall, back-to-school information is available at www.sno.wednet.edu/backtoschool.
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Junior planners help plan future of Snohomish
A group of Cascade View Elementary and Central Emerson Elementary (Emerson campus) students recently had a unique opportunity to share their hopes and dreams about what they wanted their future community to include. Dog parks, hiking trails, restaurants, and community gardens were just some of the many things they hoped would be included. Learn more about this collaborative project with the City of Snohomish at www.sno.wednet.edu/news/juniorplanners.
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District helps prepare students to be future ready
Snohomish School District students will soon be provided with a 1:1 device to aid in their learning. This technology shift for the school district of providing every district student with a device (laptop, touch screen or iPad) will happen beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Students in grades 5-12 will have dedicated devices for home/school. Students in grades K-4 will have dedicated devices that will remain in the classroom. Approval of the district’s 2022 Replacement Levy for Technology, Safety and Facility Improvements made student access to these devices possible. Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/news/futureready.
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Congrats 2023 graduates!
Join us in celebrating our upcoming 2022-2023 high school graduates! 780 students will graduate from Snohomish on Thursday, June 8 (AIM High School ) , Friday, June 9 (Transition Center) and Monday, June 12 (Glacier Peak High School and Snohomish High School). Please click here or visit www.sno.wednet.edu/news/2023graduation for more details.
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Books, bikes, and summer fun!
Thanks to the generosity of a local civic organization, district elementary students will soon have a fun incentive to encourage summer literacy and learning! The Centennial Masonic Lodge #25 recently donated two new bicycles to each elementary school in the Snohomish School District. The program, Bikes for Books, was designed to encourage beginning readers to read during the summer months.
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Garden project helping students grow
Centennial Middle School … oh how does your garden grow? To get the answer to this question, just ask teacher Jamie Mesman-Davis and her Family Consumer Science students!
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June Cultural Awareness and Recognitions
In the Snohomish School District and community, we honor and recognize our diversity. Please join us this June as we acknowledge Caribbean American Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Although these months may be designated as times for specific recognition, we encourage honor and recognition of our culture and diversity throughout the year.
