Dear Friends

All area children aged 18 and younger are invited to join the Snohomish School District for its Kids' Café summer breakfast and lunch program. The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up. Any area child is encouraged to participate and enjoy a healthy breakfast and/or lunch.

Kids' Café will be held Mondays through Fridays and runs from Thursday, June 20, through Friday, August 30. (There is no service on Thursday, July 4.) Meals will be offered at the following times and locations:

• Valley View Middle School (14308 Broadway Avenue SE in Snohomish)
  • Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.
  • Lunch – Noon -12:30 p.m.
• Three Rivers Mobile Home Park (13201 Elliott Road in Snohomish)
  • Lunch - 11-11:15 a.m.
• Circle H Mobile Home Park (6413 123rd Avenue SE in Snohomish)
  • Lunch - 11:45 a.m.-noon
• Snohomish Library (311 Maple Avenue in Snohomish)
• Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.
• Lunch – 12:15-1 p.m.

Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/kidscafe to learn more about the Kids' Café summer meal program.

Since 2010, hundreds of dedicated volunteers have joined us in our effort to feed children and families from our community through our Kids’ Café summer meal program. Two to four volunteers are needed each Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. throughout the summer. To learn more and sign up for Kids’ Café summer volunteer opportunities, please click here.

New for summer 2024 – Due to volunteer oversight and the number of individuals who would like to volunteer with Kids' Café this summer, please sign up for a maximum of two (2) volunteer spots per individual, per summer. All volunteers must be 15 years old or older.

Mark Perry, a long-time educator and coach in the Snohomish School District, has earned his place in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame! This past weekend, he was honored as a distinguished member of Washington's Class of 2024, recognized by the Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Having dedicated 40 years to education, Perry retired in 2023. His journey began in 1983, where he served in various roles including classroom teacher, athletic coordinator, athletic director, and football and wrestling coach at Snohomish High School, Centennial Middle School, and Valley View Middle School.

Coach Perry, your contributions have brought immense pride to our community! You embody the spirit of a Panther and exemplify what it means to be an exceptional human being!

Congratulations to the Valley View Middle School Viking Jazz Band for its outstanding performances at the recent Bellevue Jazz Festival. Under the direction of teacher Nathan Sackman, the band played an outstanding set during prelims and earned a spot in the finals as one of the top three bands in the upper division. At finals they earned the 2nd place trophy only behind Eckstein Middle School from Seattle. In addition, students Ella Vaule, Mason Cole, and Rydia Nickels all earned solo awards for their amazing solo performances! Keep swinging those notes, Valley View Middle School Viking Jazz Band!

Snohomish High School students Madison Doty, Abigail Fendley, Heaven Girma, Athen Hoyt, Gabriel Miller, Tej Sathvik Koganti, Vivek Sama, Abrahim Shaikh, and Ayaan Shariff and their teacher and advisor Kathy Purviance-Snow recently participated in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Business Leadership Conference in Spokane!

Qualifying to advance to the National Leadership Conference in Orlando from June 29-July 2 are:

• Ayaan Sharif – 6th place in Introduction to FBLA and 6th place in Impromptu Speaking
• Heaven Girma – 7th place in Healthcare Administration
• Athen Hoyt – 8th place in Graphic Design

Bravo team on a job well done!

High school FFA students recently had the opportunity to attend the Washington FFA Convention and Expo held at the Washington State University campus in Pullman. This annual event brings together approximately 2,500 high school students, agricultural educators, and guests to learn about careers in the agriculture industry and compete in career and leadership development events.

Glacier Peak High School (GPHS) and Snohomish High School (SHS) students who had the opportunity to attend and compete included TJ Crosby (SHS), Ella Hansson (SHS), Dylan Hereth (GPHS), Dani Hooker (SHS), Veronica Lervick (SHS), Deshawn Maxfield (SHS), Amelie McCracken (GPHS), Amber Perkins (GPHS), Madison Porter (SHS), and Ava Thomas (GPHS). Teachers Alisa Ashmon (GPHS) and Tracy Brown (SHS) are FFA advisors.

GPHS and SHS students who attended the state convention competed in the veterinary science team contest which included species and equipment identification, veterinary math calculations, and a veterinary knowledge test. GPHS and SHS teams were among 63 teams competing from chapters across the state.

SHS students participated in the first-year member contest where they took a comprehensive test on the FFA organization both past and present, agriculture production in the United States, and agriculture in general. Students were also given a task to evaluate, plan, and present to a panel of judges in a 10-minute time frame. SHS was one of 84 teams competing from chapters across the state.

Congrats to these amazing Glacier Peak High School (GPHS) and Snohomish High School (SHS) student photographers who have captured some unforgettable moments and have placed in this year's Washington State High School Photography Competition! And join us in an extra round of applause for SHS for snagging 7th place statewide as a photography team!

Throughout the state of Washington, there were 5,172 entries from 1,634 students and 61 schools. You can view the full gallery at https://kenmorecamera.com/wshspc-galleries/. High school photography teachers are Christa Mallory (GPHS) and Jay Adams (SHS). Photos from our district high school award recipients can be found by clicking here.

Individual winners:

• 3rd place - Bret Cruver (SHS)
• 4th place - Anneliese Ballou (SHS)

The following students received a “Finalist” ribbon, which means they made the top 16:

• Jamie Bazile (SHS)
• Craig Collier (SHS)
• Reagan Grant (SHS)
• Hailey Johnson (GPHS)
• Jaxen Lara (GPHS)
• McKaye Morrill (2x) (SHS)
• Mariela Rodriguez (GPHS)

The following students received a “Select” ribbon, which means at least one judge choose it as a possible finalist (top 10% of entries):

• Mack Anderson (SHS)
• Dylan Bryant (GPHS)
• Apollo Cabana (SHS)
• Craig Collier (2x) (SHS)
• Robert Cranwell (GPHS)
• Elisa Fares (2x) (GPHS)
• Gavin Halma (SHS)
• Dylan Hereth (GPHS)
• Ella Jeffrey (GPHS)
• Shree Kulkarni (GPHS)
• Sam Klein (SHS)
• Emmalee Krieger (SHS)
• Truman Lee (GPHS)
• Emmett Maxwell (SHS)
• McKaye Morrill (SHS)
• Preston Nilson (SHS)
• Amber Perkins (GPHS)
• Colin Schmitt (GPHS)
• Nikolas Stamatiou (SHS)
• Tristan Strash (SHS)
• Noah Taylor (SHS)
• Bryson Wheat (SHS)

There are two high school art shows coming up! Students, families, and community members are encouraged to come check them out!

• The Glacier Peak Night of Art & Culture opening night is Friday, May 17, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center lobby and view the students' work that evening from the following classes: Art 1, Art 2, Advanced Art 3, and AP Art 4; Ceramics 1, 2, 3 and 4; Crafts; Digital Arts; and Photography 1 and Advanced Photography. Glacier Peak DECA will also be having an end-of-the-year sale of Grizzly gear during the opening night of the show. The art show will be displayed at the school through Thursday, May 30.
• The Snohomish High School Night of the Arts annual event will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the school gym. Suggested admission: Students - free and adults - $5.

Please visit www.sno.wednet.edu/mentalhealthresources for a listing of online crisis, suicide prevention, mental health, and substance abuse resources.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 988
• 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
• Call 988 for suicide prevention and any other mental health support
• Crisis chat 24/7 - www.imhurting.org
• Crisis text - Text HOME to 741741

In the Snohomish School District and community, we honor and recognize our diversity. Please join us this May as we acknowledge Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. As a reminder, though these months may be designated as times for specific recognition, we encourage honor and recognition of our culture and diversity throughout the year.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was first nationally recognized in 1992. In June of 1978, a resolution was proposed to proclaim a week including the 7th and 10th of May as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week. The timeframe was selected to honor the first Japanese immigration to the United States on May 7, 1843 and the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. Most of the railroad tracks were laid by Chinese immigrants. Asian/Pacific encompasses all the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Haitian Heritage Month is an opportunity for individuals to celebrate the culture and learn the traditions of Haiti and its people. The celebration is an expansion of the Haitian Flag Day on May 18, a major patriotic day celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora created to encourage patriotism.

Jewish American Heritage Month has been celebrated since 2006 after an initial proclamation from President George W. Bush. The announcement was the crowning achievement in an effort by the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders that resulted in resolutions introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania urged the president to proclaim a month that would recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.

Speech and Hearing Awareness Month was founded in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual event serves to raise awareness about hearing problems and communication disorders.

For more information on recognitions throughout the year please check out this link from pta.org.

Is there a district employee who you would like the district to recognize for helping our students thrive? Golden Apple is an employee recognition program that recognizes 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! To have your nomination considered for the next quarter, please submit a nomination no later than June 1. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapple to learn more or to nominate a staff member!

All students entering 7th grade must have a Tdap shot before they can start school in September 2024.

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 in 6th grade 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 over the summer, please bring the record to the nurse at registration in August 2024. It is good to keep a copy of immunizations for your records.

Please note, the Tdap shot is different from the Td shot. If your child receives the Td shot, that vaccination is not in compliance with Washington immunization requirements, and they will need to receive the Tdap shot, as well, before the first day of school.

• Please click here for additional information about state vaccine requirements.

• For an interactive Washington State Department of Health map of facilities enrolled in the State Childhood and Adult Vaccine Program, please click here.
  

• Please click here to access the Washington State Department of Health Personal/Religious Certificate of Exemption.

Please remember, these immunizations are not just a good idea – they are required by Washington state law for school attendance.

Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date! It is important to make sure your child goes to their regularly scheduled wellness appointments, which often include immunizations. The summer months are a great time to get your child caught up with immunization requirements before the 2024-2025 school year. Schedule your appointments early, as health care providers’ schedules quickly fill up in August and September. Make sure to turn in your updated immunization paperwork to the school health room/nurse by the first day of school on Wednesday, September 6.

This reminder is especially important if your child is transitioning to preschool, kindergarten, or 7th grade, as each of these grades has additional immunization requirements. Please click here for additional information about state vaccine requirements.

For an interactive Washington State Department of Health map of facilities enrolled in the State Childhood and Adult Vaccine Program, please click here.

Every student enrolled/registered in school or childcare in the state of Washington must have medically verified up-to-date immunization records on file with the school in which they are enrolled/registering before the first day of school, 2023-2024. Medically verified immunization records include one or more of the following:

• A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) printed from the Immunization Information System (IIS)
• A physical copy of the CIS form with a healthcare provider signature
• A physical copy of the CIS form with accompanying medical immunization records from a healthcare provider verified and signed by school staff
• A CIS printed from MyIR at https://myirmobile.com/signin/.

• Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day (no school)
• Monday, June 17 - Last day of school
• Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth (no school/school and buildings closed)

2024-2025 school year

Below are some important dates for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional dates will be available this summer.

• Wednesday, September 4 - First day of school
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day (no school)
• Wednesday, November 27 - Half-day early release
• Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
• Friday, December 20 - Half-day early release
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3 - Winter Break (no school)
• Monday, January 20 - MLK Jr. Day (no school)
• Monday, April 7-Friday, April 11 - Spring Break (no school)
• Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day (no school)

• AIM High School - AIM High School graduation ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, in the Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center. AIM High School seniors and their families should please visit www.sno.wednet.edu/aim/seniors for important dates and other information.
• Glacier Peak High School - Glacier Peak High School graduation ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at Angel of the Winds Arena. Grizzly seniors and their families should please visit www.sno.wednet.edu/gphs/seniors for important dates and other information.
• Snohomish High School - Snohomish High School graduation ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at Angel of the Winds Arena. Panther seniors and their families should please visit www.sno.wednet.edu/shs/seniors for important dates and other information.
• All three high school graduation ceremonies will also be available on their respective dates/times via livestream on the district's YouTube channel.
• Transition Center - The Snohomish School District Transition Center graduation ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 7, in the Fireside Room at our Parkway Campus.

Do you have a student entering kindergarten and you were unable to register at our annual Spring into Kindergarten event? Have you recently moved to the area? Or, do you have a child who will be new to the Snohomish School District during the 2024–2025 school year? We can’t wait for you to join us! Register today at the Snohomish School District elementary, middle, or high school your child will attend or visit www.sno.wednet.edu/register.

Do you have a preschool-age child who will be eligible for kindergarten after September 2025 (Note: To enter kindergarten, a child must be 5-years-old on or before August 31)? Has it been a challenge for you to access a preschool program for your child? If so, the Snohomish School District’s Transition to Kindergarten pre-K program may be the place for your child to learn and grow! Our Transition to Kindergarten program:

• Serves 4- to 5-year-old students
• Is a state-funded, free Monday through Friday full-day preschool program
• Serves children and families who demonstrate a need through the Transition to Kindergarten pre-K application and screening process
  

To learn more about Transition to Kindergarten, please fill out the district Preschool Inquiry Form at www.sno.wednet.edu/preschoolform. Upon completion of the form, a district enrollment specialist will be in touch! Screenings and placements typically will occur in March, June, and August. Learn more about all of the district’s early learning programs at www.sno.wednet.edu/earlylearning.

In addition to Transition to Kindergarten, we offer other early learning programs including Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Developmental Preschool.

Snohomish School District's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a state-funded, free preschool for limited-income families. ECEAP is designed to provide a comprehensive early childhood program for preschool children and their families. If your child resides within the Snohomish School District boundaries or is highly mobile, such as migrant or homeless, they may be eligible for the ECEAP program. Developmental Preschool serves 3- to 5-year-old students who meet eligibility requirements for special education services.

To learn more about ECEAP and Developmental Preschool, please fill out the district Preschool Inquiry Form at www.sno.wednet.edu/preschoolform. Learn more about all of the district’s early learning programs at www.sno.wednet.edu/earlylearning.

The Snohomish School District is currently reviewing variance/Choice Transfer requests for those families interested in their child(ren) attending a school that is not their neighborhood school for the 2024-2025 school year. If a family wishes for their child(ren) to attend a Snohomish School District school that does not serve the area of his/her residence, parents/guardians must request a variance. Variances are granted for one full school year, or until the end of the current school year. Families wishing to remain at their non-residential school must remember to apply for a variance each year. For more information on variance/Choice Transfer requests, please visit www.sno.wednet.edu/variance.

• Snohomish Community Resources
• 2024 Kids Café and Summer Literacy
  
• Alateen Meetings in Lake Stevens
• Boeing Manufacturing Summer Internships Summer 2024
• Camp BioMed - July 8-August 16
  
• Camp Erin Bereavement Camp - Summer 2024
• Campfire of Snohomish County
• Central Emerson Elementary PTA Car Show - June 8
• Climb the Mountain Youth Speech and Debate Program
• Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
• Cub Scouts - Rocket Building Project - May 13 and May 20
• Environmental Careers Preparedness Summer Scholars Program - July 1-31
• Everett Rowing Association Summer Registration
• Everett Rowing Program for Middle School Students
• Evergreen Recovery Centers - Youth Detox
• Girl Scouts Recruitment and Volunteers
• Girls Lacrosse Spring Registration
• Girls on the Run - Cathcart Elementary
• Girls on the Run - Riverview Elementary
• Girls on the Run - Seattle Hill Elementary
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington
• Glacier Peak Girls Basketball Kids Camp - June 24 and June 25
• Glacier Peak Junior Cheer Registration - Now Open
• Grand Slam Summer Baseball Camps
• Grizzly Volleyball Youth Skills Camp - June 17-19
• Heavy Metal Summer Experience
• Kids Vendor Day 2023 Snohomish Farmers Market
• LEAP for Animals Program Participation
• Let Me Run Registration
• Marine Science Club at the Seattle Aquarium
• Materials Camp at University of Washington - July 8-13
• Nike Youth Soccer Camps
• Panther Youth Volleyball Camp - June 25 and June 26
• Seattle University Summer Reading Skills Program
• Sky Club for Kids Soccer Classes
• Snohomish Block Party - Young Adult Battle of the Bands - June 22
• Snohomish High School Kids Tennis Camp - June 3-5
• Snohomish High School Night of the Arts - May 23
  
• Snohomish High School Youth Basketball Camp - June 18-21
• Snohomish Jr. Cheer Sideline Cheer Registration
• Snohomish Sky Soccer Camps
• Snohomish Youth Volleyball - March through May
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cascade View Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cathcart Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Riverview Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Seattle Hill Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess and Lego at Totem Falls Elementary
• Support Snohomish County Search and Rescue - Where the Rope Ends - May 19
• Taekwondo for Kids - May 2024
• Technovation Summer Day Camp Campfire
• TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunities
• UW Nurse Camp 2024 - July 15-19
• YMCA Overnight Camp - July and August 2024

• Snohomish School District
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu
• Phone - 360-563-7300
• AIM High School
• Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/aim
• Phone - 360-563-3400
• Glacier Peak High School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/gphs
• Phone - 360-563-7500
• Snohomish High School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/shs
• Phone - 360-563-4000
• Centennial Middle School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/cms
• Phone - 360-563-4525
• Valley View Middle School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/vvms
• Phone - 360-563-4225
• Cascade View Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/cascadeview
• Phone - 360-563-7000
• Cathcart Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/cathcart
• Phone - 360-563-7075
• Central Emerson Elementary (Central Campus)
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/centralemerson
• Phone - 360-563-4600
• Central Emerson Elementary (Emerson Campus)
  
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/centralemerson
• Phone - 360-563-7150
• Dutch Hill Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/dutchhill
• Phone - 360-563-4450
• Little Cedars Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/littlecedars
• Phone - 360-563-2900
• Machias Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/machias
• Phone - 360-563-4825
• Riverview Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/riverview
• Phone - 360-563-4375
• Seattle Hill Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/seattlehill
• Phone - 360-563-4675
• Totem Falls Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/totemfalls
• Phone - 360-563-4750
• Parent Partnership Program
• Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/ppp
• Phone - 360-563-3423
• ECEAP
• Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/eceap
• Phone – 360-563-4641
• Snohomish Aquatic Center
• Website - www.snohomishaquatic.com
• Phone - 360-563-8030