District News

We’re excited to share that beginning this school year, elementary schools in the Snohomish School District will be using a newly designed report card. The updated report card simplifies grading so it’s easier to understand a child’s progress toward grade-level standards.

From guiding classmates safely to school to supporting daily operations, elementary students across Snohomish School District are stepping into leadership roles that make a real impact.

We want to share an early update about the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school year calendars. We recognize how important advance notice is for family planning, and we appreciate your flexibility. The proposed start and end dates and other key breaks for both school years are outlined here.

Snohomish School District students who will be in the 4th through 6th grade next school year and are interested in participating in the district’s 4-6 Elementary Highly Capable Program can be referred from Monday, December 1, to Friday, January 30, for the 2026-2027 school year. Snohomish School District students currently in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade can be referred and participate in this window. To be considered for 4-6 Highly Capable Program services, forms must be submitted through ParentSquare or a hardcopy of the forms returned to your home school by Friday, January 30. Paper packets in English, Spanish, and Russian will be available at your school’s office.

The 2024-2025 district Annual Report was presented to the School Board at its November 12 meeting. This report is designed to provide parents/guardians and community members with important demographic, budget, facility, and student achievement data for school year 2024-2025 (September 1-August 31).

Snohomish School District has successfully taken advantage of current low bond interest rates to save taxpayers more than $2 million over the next five years. A sale of bonds, authorized by the District Board of Directors in August, will refinance bonds originally authorized in 2008. The overall borrowing rate for the new bonds sold on November 4 is very low at 2.88%, compared to the rate of 5.00% on the old bonds.

The 2025-2026 Kids in the Kitchen/Jr. Chef Competition is back and is open to all Snohomish School District 4th - 6th grade students. Students are invited to submit recipes for their favorite after-school snacks. The recipes, which must be submitted by Friday, December 19, do not have to be original.

Inclement and winter weather is just around the corner. Are you ready? Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/weather.

The Snohomish School District will be offering the ACT (American College Test) free of charge for all high school juniors in March 2026 during the school day. This is an amazing opportunity for students to take a college entrance exam at no cost to families and for our schools to collect data that will help improve student learning. As a district, offering free ACT reflects our commitment to eliminating barriers to career and college readiness.

In Lauren Williamson’s 4th grade classroom at Riverview Elementary, Fridays have a special energy. Students eagerly gather around their table groups filled with building materials, curious questions, and a shared sense of anticipation. It’s not just the end of the week - it’s STEM Fri-Yay time.

The Snohomish School District is accepting applications from community members to write pro and con statements for the February 10, 2026, levy measures. Appointments will be made at the November 12 board meeting.

Congratulations to our first Golden Apple Award recipients of the 2025-2026 school year, Jon Bauer, Steve Smith, and Erin McPeek!

Thanks to all those who joined us at our October 20 Connected Conversations - Connected and Protected: Navigating the Digital Age with international author and speaker Katherine Martinko. Click here to watch the recorded presentation.

Human Growth and Development is taught each year during 5th and 6th grade and Sexual Health will be taught in 7th, 8th and 9th grade. Families are invited to attend a Tuesday, November 18, webinar to learn about the health standards, activities and resources that will be used to teach each of the topics, and the opt-out process. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/healtheducation to learn more.

Being in school on time, all day, every day makes a big difference for student success. Starting as early as kindergarten, consistent attendance helps children build strong learning habits, stay connected with their peers, and stay on track toward high school graduation.

When students returned this fall, they entered classrooms and facilities ready to support learning - thanks to the dedicated work of the district’s custodial, facilities, maintenance, and technology teams.

This summer, a group of Snohomish School District high school students gained real-world experience through our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Internship Program - a program that continues to grow thanks to strong partnerships between our schools, local businesses, and community organizations.

The referral window now for the district's Elementary K-3 Highly Capable Program is now open. To be considered for K-3 Highly Capable Program services, forms must be submitted through ParentSquare or a hardcopy of the forms returned to your home school by Wednesday, November 5.

Join Superintendent Kent Kultgen on Wednesday, September 17, from 9-10 a.m. for Coffee & Conversation. Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/coffee.

With the new school year underway, our Meet the District Staff spotlights are shining once again for 2025-2026! Throughout the school year and weeks and months ahead, you’ll get to meet some of the amazing educators and staff who help make Snohomish School District such a special place to learn and grow. New spotlights will be shining all school year ... so keep watching!

Snohomish School District participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program sponsored by the USDA. All families who meet federal income eligibility may apply for meal benefits and can access additional district and community benefits with this annual eligibility. Any family is encouraged to apply to receive these benefits if you think your household will qualify. Free/reduced meal applications for the 2025-2026 school year are currently available online and in paper form. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/freereducedmeals to learn more.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of our students, staff, and community, the Snohomish School District conducted water quality testing across all campuses in late May and early June 2025. In accordance with Washington state law (RCW 28A.210.410 and RCW 43.70.830), all public schools built, or with plumbing replaced, before 2016 must regularly test drinking water outlets for lead. This proactive testing helps us identify and address any potential sources of lead in drinking water.

High schoolers and elementary students are connecting through caterpillars, letters, and learning! Snohomish High School students took part in the beloved Butterfly Buddies project—pairing with elementary classrooms to raise butterflies and exchange letters.

In late 2023, a significant structural issue was identified in the concrete base supporting the waterslide at the Snohomish Aquatic Center. Click to read an update on our waterslide closure.

Glacier Peak High School SkillsUSA Shop Club students recently built little free libraries for Snohomish County Parks & Recreation, blending craftsmanship with community service. Read to learn more how their work promotes literacy, park pride, and student leadership.

The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) – Sno-Isle Region 109 recently recognized these individuals for their unique contributions to the Snohomish School District. The Snohomish Kiwanis Club received the 2025 WASA Community Leadership Award and Snohomish High School student Mugdha Bhatnagar was the recipient of the 2025 Student Leadership Award. We are thankful for their contributions to our district and community!

At first glance, it might look like a 1980s flashback. But if you walked through Snohomish High School campus on any given Friday, the colorful fanny packs aren’t a time warp. They are part of a new school spirit tradition: Fanny Pack Friday.

The Washington School Recognition Program has honored Cascade View Elementary and AIM High School for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement in the 2023-2024 school year.

At Glacier Peak High School, a unique and impactful program is redefining physical education and inclusion. Unified PE, launched during the 2021-2022 school year, brings together general education students and students in the life skills classroom (those in the special education program), for a shared PE experience.

For students in 7th grade, the Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry. If your child is 10 years old and already received this booster, their immunizations are complete. The middle school nurse may need medical verification when this vaccine was given. If your child receives this booster anytime between now and the start of next school year, please bring the record to the school nurse. It is good to keep a copy of immunizations for your records.

Over the past few years, Snohomish School District has significantly enhanced campus security by installing and upgrading more than 250 security cameras, along with viewing platforms and other vital equipment, across multiple locations. Thank you voters, for your support of the district’s Replacement Levy for Technology, Safety, and Facility Improvements, which has made these important safety and security enhancements possible!

Imagine a classroom where students aren’t just learning but actively building their futures - designing innovative products, diagnosing medical conditions, or managing business ventures. District Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs make this a reality by offering diverse pathways in fields like healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and beyond. These programs empower students to gain in-demand skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and even jumpstart their college journey through internships and apprenticeships.

This year Snohomish School District is in the process of a curricular resource adoption for 4th through 8th grade science and high school Business Math. 

The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) is thrilled to announce the distribution of $100,000 in classroom grants for the 2024-2025 school year. This is SEF’s largest award total to date. This funding directly supports innovative educational programs and hands-on learning experiences that inspire students across the Snohomish School District.

For nearly four decades, the Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) has been a source of support for the  students, staff, and programs in the Snohomish School District.

Colorful communication boards across the district are fostering inclusive, supportive environments for all students. 

The district Annual Report shares pertinent information with our community and aligns with our Strategic Plan.

Over the summer, the Snohomish School District's technology, custodial, facilities, and maintenance teams worked tirelessly on upgrades, including device preparations, facility improvements, and essential repairs, ensuring schools are ready for the 2024-2025 upcoming year. These efforts were made possible by the 2022 Replacement Levy for Technology, Safety, and Facility Improvements.

Cathcart Elementary students create recycled art with heart and purpose.

Recently, you may have heard about other districts throughout the region and state having to take drastic measures due to budgetary concerns. Snohomish School District is not facing the same challenges. Read more about the district’s financial health.

Retired VVMS teacher Judy Dahlberg fosters environmental stewardship through habitat restoration projects and the Valley View Habitat Restoration Club, engaging students and the community in hands-on ecosystem education.

Game clubs foster a sense of belonging in Snohomish middle and high schools.

The IDEA Project recently visited Cascade View Elementary to give students a unique, hands-on journey into the world of differences and abilities. 

The Snohomish School District prioritizes safety with the "I Love U Guys" crisis response protocols: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Who remembers the Chia Pet? Centennial Middle School art students at Centennial Middle School recreated the iconic 1980s figurines.

Coming into focus: Lions Club partners with district to improve student well-being with annual vision screenings in our schools.

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. 

Area high schools come together to train in leadership to promote inclusivity and increase student involvement. 

The Snohomish School District’s Strategic Plan provides a five-year roadmap to guide its mission, vision, and priorities in teaching excellence, community engagement, well-being, and resource management.

A group of district elementary students recently had a unique opportunity to share their hopes and dreams about what they wanted their future community to include. 

District helps prepare students to be future ready by moving to 1:1 devices.

Thanks to the generosity of a local civic organization, district elementary students will soon have a fun incentive to encourage summer literacy and learning! 

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!

Did you know Snohomish High School is one of Washington state’s oldest and longest continuously operating high schools?

Centennial Middle School and Machias Elementary teachers and students team up for a monster of a project!

Glacier Peak High School students make connections with delegates from around the globe.

Color Me Important works to engage students by celebrating and recognizing diversity

District remembers and recognizes veterans, named a Purple Heart District