2024 WASA Award Recipients
The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) – Sno-Isle Region 109 recently recognized these individuals for their unique contributions to the Snohomish School District. Retired educator Judy Dahlberg received the 2024 WASA Community Leadership Award and Glacier Peak High School student Emily Lin was the recipient of the 2024 Student Leadership Award. We are thankful for their contributions to our district and community!
WASA Community Leadership Award – Retired Valley View Middle School science teacher Judy Dahlberg has embarked on a mission to cultivate environmental stewardship within the Snohomish community.
Known for her passion of curriculum on ecosystems, Judy focused on highlighting the positive aspects of making a difference in the environment. Her journey began in 2000 when she initiated a habitat restoration mission with her students, addressing the invasive blackberry bushes that were overwhelming on the Valley View property. To sustain the momentum, Judy formed the Valley View Habitat Restoration Club around 2015. The club currently has more than a dozen core middle school and high school student members. Students work with Judy to pick an area of land on school property to concentrate on. They set their purpose for the area, learn about biodiversity, and set goals for their restoration site.
This year Judy is also helping current science teachers with the school’s "outdoor ecology lab" which engages middle school students in hands-on activities such as removing invasive species, studying native plants, understanding ecological disturbance, participating in replanting efforts, and practicing land maintenance.
Judy's commitment to environmental education has left an indelible mark on the Snohomish School District. Her habitat restoration project continues to grow, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness among students and community members alike. Thank you, Judy!
After 28 years in Snohomish School District classrooms, Judy's passion for ecosystem education didn't end with her retirement in 2021. Her commitment to environmental education continued outside the classroom through habitat restoration projects with fellow science teachers, the formation of the Valley View Habitat Restoration Club, and engagement in community volunteer projects involving district students and community volunteers.
WASA Student Leadership Award – Glacier Peak High School sophomore Emily Lin has demonstrated significant leadership in numerous roles throughout the Snohomish School District. Along with serving on the Student Advisory Council for the Snohomish School District Board of Directors, she serves in leadership roles in several student organizations at Glacier Peak High School. She is the president of the German Club, co-president of the Japanese Club, secretary for the Chinese Club, and is a member of the Sonic Squirrels robotics team, varsity badminton team, and Key Club. Her level of engagement embodies the theme for Glacier Peak students preparing for extraordinary lives.
Emily’s goal for this year was to build her leadership skills and promote student inclusivity. She drives to be a collaborator who inspires others through communication and stepping out of her own comfort zones. As an immigrant, she expresses that she understands the importance of inclusivity and aims to promote a sense of community by representing the voices of her peers. She worked this year to bring together student groups on campus for a cultural expo which will be held in collaborations with the career and technical education and art departments. In addition, she has served a key role in identifying communication avenues to and from student groups, which been supportive in our district focus centering on student voice.
Emily’s attention to detail, advocacy, and engagement shine as an example of her character and care for all people. We are grateful for this opportunity to honor and celebrate her along with her work to amplify student voices. Thank you, Emily!
Spring sports wrap up
Way to go athletes, coaches, and teams! Below is the district spring sports wrap up - top 10 placings in state have been noted:
State Champ
- Congrats to Glacier Peak High School junior Mateo Ganje on his 4A state title in the 200m with a time of 21.95! We are so impressed and proud of him!
Glacier Peak High School
- Girls’ Badminton - WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.600.
- Baseball - Tied for 1st place in Wesco league, qualified for the district tournament, and WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.324.
- Boys’ Golf - Kason Swanson scored a hole-in-one at the state tournament! 3rd place in Wesco league and WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.404.
- Girls’ Golf - 3rd place in Wesco league and WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.733.
- Boys’ Soccer - 1st place in Wesco league, qualified for the district tournament, and WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.439.
- Fastpitch Softball - Qualified for the state tournament and WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.507.
- Girls’ Tennis - Undefeated season, sistrict champions, and 1st place in Wesco league. WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.729.
- Girls’ Track and Field - Dylan Carman, Ella Seelhoff, Kailen Olson, and Keira Fleenor took 4th place in state in the 4x100m relay; Keira Fleenor took 7th place in state in the 100m; Lindsey Koch took 8th place in state in pole vault; and Madison McCallum took 9th place in state in discus. WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.657.
- Boys’ Track and Field - 6th place in state as a team. Mateo Ganje took 2nd place in state in the 100m; Alieukama Badjie, Isaiah Owens, Chrisvin Bonshe, and Mateo Ganje took 3rd place in state in the 4x100m relay (setting a school record); Jo Lee took 4th place in state in the high jump; Adama Loum took 6th place in state in the high jump; Angus Van Valey took 6th place in state in the discus; Matthew Box took 8th place in state in both the discus and javelin ambulatory events; and Alieukama Badjie took 10th place in state in the 100m. WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.59.
Snohomish High School
- Girls’ Badminton - WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.344.
- Baseball - 4th place in Wesco league, qualified for the district tournament, and WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.168.
- Boys’ Golf - Palmer Mutcheson, Drew Hanson, Hudson Capelli, Tyson Olds, Cade Strickland, and Jackson Dammann took 4th place in state as a team. 1st place in Wesco league and WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.157.
- Girls’ Golf - 1st place in Wesco league and WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.553.
- Boys’ Soccer - WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.001.
- Fastpitch Softball - Undefeated in WESCO league, 2nd place in districts, 2nd place in state, and WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.346.
- Girls’ Tennis - Hannah Wells and Makenzie Dauer took 8th place in state in doubles. Undefeated season and 1st place in Wesco league. WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.634.
- Boys’ Tennis - Cade Strickland took 8th place in state in singles.\
- Girls’ Track and Field - Baella Stich took 3rd place in state for the long jump. WIAA Outstanding Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.595.
- Boys’ Track and Field - Kai Yoder 8th place in state in the 800m. WIAA Distinguished Athletic Award with a team GPA of 3.385.
Students of the Quarter recognized
Congratulations to these Snohomish Kiwanis Students of the Quarter (4th Quarter)!
Centennial Middle School
- 7th grade: Miles Plantz
- 8th grade: Lucy Haughian
- 7th grade: Penelope Tosto
- 8th grade: Melania Che
AIM High School
- Morning session: Kaleb Bogart
- Afternoon session: Summer Morkus
Glacier Peak High School
- 9th grade: Blair Liebman
- 10th grade: Alieukama Badjie
- 11th grade: Gael Guerrero
- 12th grade: James Hegarty
Snohomish High School
- 9th grade: Annie VanAssche
- 10th grade: Mario Granados Negrete
- 11th grade: Richard Mwangi
- 12th grade: Mirna Vasquez Perez
We are so grateful for our district’s partnership with the Snohomish Kiwanis! Snohomish Kiwanis is a community service organization with a focus on helping kids. Through fundraising, donations, and volunteer time, they aspire to help children succeed and improve the lives of those living in our community. In addition to hosting the district’s Students of the Quarter breakfast recognition events, the Snohomish Kiwanis annually funds scholarships to our high school graduates, participates in school WATCH D.O.G.S. initiatives, and provides every district 3rd grader with a new dictionary. To learn more, visit www.snohokiwanis.org.
Thank you retirees!
At the May 22 Snohomish School District School Board meeting, we recognized 33 district employees who have chosen to retire. Join us in thanking them for their extraordinary commitment to our students, families, staff, and community!
Some fun facts about this year’s group of retirees:
- Together, this group of retirees has contributed 816 years of service to the Snohomish School District!
- Eight teachers and staff who are retiring have spent their entire educational careers serving only in our district, and all have 30+ years of service!
- One teacher has been an educator with us for 44 years!
This year’s retirees include:
- Jay Adams, Snohomish High School
- Sheri Adams, Snohomish High School
- Colleen Anderson, Riverview Elementary
- Michael Anderson, Cathcart Elementary
- Barbara Brewer, Riverview Elementary
- Lynne Charlot, Machias Elementary
- Casey Clinch, Valley View Middle School
- Ben Doucette, Snohomish High School
- Karen Emery, Cathcart Elementary
- Cheryl Erickson, Transportation
- Julie Garrett, Cathcart Elementary
- Michele Gates, Little Cedars Elementary
- Melody Gillette, Resource and Service Center
- Elizabeth Harris, Little Cedars Elementary
- Lori Hartz, Resource and Service Center
- Carol Henle, Transition Center
- Lori Hillier, Resource and Service Center
- Vince Ivelia, Snohomish High School
- David Martinson, Central Emerson Elementary
- Catherine McMaster, Little Cedars Elementary
- Scott Miller, Centennial Middle School
- Susan Moore, Glacier Peak High School
- Elizabeth Neale, Transition Center
- Kathleen Ober, Resource and Service Center
- Mary Pederson, Little Cedars Elementary
- Donna Petruzzi-Benson, Little Cedars Elementary
- Andrea Seda, Resource and Service Center
- Susan Sporrong, Little Cedars Elementary
- Theresa Stotko-Moran, Transportation
- Jill Trott, Glacier Peak High School
- Linda Varner, Resource and Service Center
- Susan Waltz, Glacier Peak High School
- Maria Wolfe, Snohomish High School
Nominate a district staff member for a Golden Apple! Nominations due by June 1
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!
District rolling out new communication tool for upcoming school year
We are excited to share that we will be using a new communication tool for school-to-home communication in the Snohomish School District called ParentSquare beginning next school year (2024-2025). This communication platform is designed to streamline school district and school communication, keep families informed, and encourage greater engagement and connection with our schools and district. The best part of ParentSquare is that it offers translation in more than 100 languages and allows families to customize when and how they want to receive communication!
Beginning at the start of next school year (2024-2025), all district-wide and school-wide information will be sent to families via email and/or text message through ParentSquare, including notifications for emergencies, absences, lunch balances, and inclement weather/snow days and delays. Families will receive communication automatically translated into whatever language they have designated in Skyward/Family Access as their primary home language. They will also be able to change their language settings to any of the 100+ languages.
Families who activate their ParentSquare account will also have access to all school and district communication in one centralized location, which can be utilized through a web browser or by downloading the mobile app (iOS and Android). While activating your account is optional, it offers many features to streamline information, including:
- Direct two-way messaging that is automatically translated (families can send messages in their home language and it will be auto translated into English for those on the receiving end to read)
- Consolidated, newsfeed-style communications from multiple sources in one place
- School calendars
- And many more features!
Within the coming weeks and months, all families will receive more information about the platform including an email invitation and directions on how to activate their ParentSquare account. This step is optional and is for those who want to change their language settings and have access to all school and district communication in one centralized location through ParentSquare’s web browser or mobile app. If you do not activate your account, you will still receive all important district and school communication via email and text message.
Many other districts in the nation and region use ParentSquare as their school-to-home communication too. Other school districts currently using this platform include Northshore, Mukilteo, Monroe, Edmonds, Lake Washington, Shoreline, Bellingham, Oak Harbor, South Whidbey, Lynden, and Ferndale.
We will roll out the system in a “soft launch” to district staff and families this June. During the June “soft launch,” our district teams will be using this period to troubleshoot issues and adjust as needed. It will also allow users to register their accounts and familiarize themselves with the system before the start of the new school year. Throughout the summer and before the start of the school year, additional resources will be provided to help users navigate the system.
Note: ParentSquare will be used for all district-wide and school-wide communication, including school newsletters, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. With this rollout of ParentSquare, the automated mass notification system School Messenger and our listserv subscription tool for newsletters will no longer be used as of late August 2024. Please note that the School Messenger and listserv will continue to be used through the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.
Our goal is for every Snohomish School District family to join ParentSquare and stay connected! Watch for more information in the coming weeks, and thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we roll out this new communication tool to better engage and effectively communicate with you!
Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/parentsquare.
Summer meal program to return June 20
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.
New district students
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.
Transition to Kindergarten
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.
ECEAP and Developmental Preschool
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.
How to reach us
- 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