e-News for March 2025

Thanks to our incredible community, our school construction bond was approved in the February election! With 61.71% voter support, this investment in our schools will bring much-needed improvements, new learning spaces, and enhanced safety across the district.

Over the coming months and years, you'll see exciting progress on these projects. Here’s what’s happening now and what’s next:

Building for the future

To ensure projects are completed efficiently and cost-effectively, the district is selecting General Contractor/Construction Managers (GC/CM) for our new and modernized school facility projects. This approach—successfully used in the 2016 bond for Lake Stevens High School—allows the contractor to work closely with architects from the start, helping to shape designs, plan construction phases, and control costs.

Elementary #8 & Glenwood Elementary Modernization and Expansion

• Early design and permitting underway

• Gathering input from staff, students and facility users

• GC/CM selection this spring

• Construction starts: Spring 2026

Skyline Elementary & Lake Stevens Middle School Modernizations and Expansions

• Early design and permitting underway

• Gathering input from staff, students and facility users

• GC/CM selection this spring

• Construction starts: Spring 2026

Mt. Pilchuck Site: Secondary Innovative Learning Center, Central Kitchen & New Gym

• Programming in development, then early design & permitting begins

• GC/CM selection this summer

• Construction starts: Fall 2026

Safety & Program Improvements: Secure entries, Special Education spaces, Hillcrest Gym

• Early design & permitting underway

• Gathering input from staff, students and facility users

• GC/CM selection this spring

• Construction starts: Fall 2025

Secure Portables

• Bidding begins this spring

• Construction starts: Summer 2025

Athletic Field Lighting at North Lake Middle School & Cavelero Mid High School

• Design and permitting underway

• Bidding begins late spring

• Construction starts: Fall 2025

Secure Perimeters

• Early design is in progress

• Bidding and construction timeline are still being determined
  
  

Stay involved!

We’ll keep our community updated as these projects move forward. You can follow progress on our district website and social media, where we’ll share updates, construction photos, and opportunities for community input.

This bond is more than just buildings—it’s an investment in the success, safety, and future of our students. Thank you for your support!

Thank you for your patience as we navigate changes to our school calendar due to power outages and snow closures. Since districts are required to meet specific instructional minutes, we’re currently calculating which days will need to be made up. Then, a revised calendar will be presented to our Board of Directors for approval. We’ll make sure to keep you updated as soon as the new calendar is finalized.

Our board meeting dates for April have been adjusted to accommodate Spring Break. The Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 30. Agendas and minutes are available on our website.

Kindergarten enrollment for next school year begins Thursday, March 20! Enrollment packets are available on our website, at all elementary schools, and at the Educational Services Center.

Children must be five-years-old by Aug. 31, 2025 to enroll in kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year.

When enrolling your child, please bring:

• Completed enrollment packet;
• An official copy of the child’s birth certificate;
• Proof of immunization; and
• Proof of residence in Lake Stevens School District.

Congratulations to Laura Eichert, a junior at Lake Stevens High School, for being named the 2024-25 Gatorade Washington Volleyball Player of the Year! This prestigious award recognizes Laura as the top high school volleyball player in the state for her outstanding performance on the court, academic excellence, and community involvement.

Laura led the Vikings to the 4A state semifinals, tallying 746 kills, 289 digs, and 57 aces this season. She is a two-time First Team All-State selection, a USA Volleyball National Team Development Program athlete, and a 4.0 GPA student. Laura has also committed to play volleyball at the University of San Diego in 2026. She will be honored at a school assembly on April 4!

We’re excited to announce a special opportunity for students to showcase their creativity in the 2025-26 District Calendar! Next year’s theme is "Through the Eyes of Students," and we want to feature student artwork, photography, or writing.

How to submit:

• Artwork/photography: Submit a digital or scanned version of your piece

• Writing: Submit an essay, poem, or short story

• Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 25

Guidelines:

• Submissions should represent students' thoughts on school, life, or the world around them

• All submissions must be school-appropriate

• All submissions will be reviewed, and selected pieces will be included in the calendar

• Be sure to include name, grade, and contact information with each submission
  
  

Submit your work to: tellus@lkstevens.wednet.edu by April 25. We can’t wait to see your creative vision!