Employee Recognition Program

  • Golen Apple nomination buttonThe Snohomish School District Golden Apple is 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.”

    District colleagues, students, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to nominate a staff member at any time! Click here to nominate a staff member!

    A district committee will review nominations and will recommend to the district Superintendent each quarter’s Golden Apple recipient. Quarterly award recipients are selected by the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet. Golden Apple awardees will be recognized by the Superintendent, their building principal/administrator, and the School Board. Shout outs and information about award recipients to be included in district newsletters, on social media, and on the web. Golden Apple recipients will be chosen and presented with the awards quarterly through the school year (October, January, March and June).

    To have your nomination considered, please submit by the following dates. Nominations received after the dates below will be considered for the following quarter:

    • October - Please submit a nomination no later than October 1.
    • January - Please submit a nomination no later than January 1.
    • March - Please submit a nomination no later than March 1.
    • June - Please submit a nomination no later than June 1.

    To see a list of Golden Apple Award recipients, please click here.

    Snohomish School District’s core values:

    • Student-focused
    • Culture of belonging
    • Equity
    • Accountability

    Snohomish School District’s commitments:

    • Teaching & Learning Excellence
    • Family & Community Engagement
    • Student & Staff Well-Being
    • Resource Management

    Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/strategicplan to learn more about the Snohomish School District’s long-standing commitment to each and every child.