District News

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.

Read more about the Washington School Recognition Program, fall athletics, Purviance-Snow named to FBLA Wall of Fame, and more. 

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.

4th – 6th grade students from around the district recently faced off in the annual Kids in the Kitchen/Junior Chef Competition. Finalists prepared their favorite after-school snack creations for a panel of judges who selected the grand prize winners.

Read more about Teacher Appreciation Month and Week, the district's annual Kids in the Kitchen/Junior Chef Competition, student competitions and achievements, 2024-2025 senior & graduation information, and more. 

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.

Our district's March 2025 Golden Apple Award recipients are Dirk Tilley, technology technician for Snohomish School District and Emily Muniz, teacher at Totem Falls Elementary! We are so excited to be able to recognize these two amazing team members! Read more about Dirk's and Emily's nominations at www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapplerecipients.

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. 

Do you have a child who will be new to the Snohomish School District during the 2025–2026 school year? Or, have you recently moved to the area? Will your child be able to enroll in kindergarten or a preschool program next year? We can’t wait for you to join us!

Register now at the Snohomish elementary, middle, or high school your child will attend or visit www.sno.wednet.edu/enroll.

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.

Our district's January 2025 Golden Apple Award recipients are Haiden Bowdre, paraeducator at Valley View Middle School, and Amanda Dobeck, teacher at Glacier Peak High School! We are so excited to be able to recognize these two amazing team members! Read more about Haiden's and Amanda's nominations at www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapplerecipients.

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. 

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. Recorded presentation, slides and audio recording from the November 19 presentations are now available to view.

As winter weather nears, please familiarize yourself with the district's procedures for weather-related disruptions.

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

Our district's first Golden Apple Award recipients for the 2024-2025 school year are Michael McGee, Operations (Capital Projects, Custodial Services, Facility Use, Maintenance & Safety), and Meredith Spinner, teacher at Little Cedars Elementary. Read more about Michael and Meredith's nominations at www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapplerecipients.

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.

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