District News

We understand that changes to the school schedule can be challenging for families, especially with 2-hour late starts on Monday and Tuesday this week. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to share closure and late start information as quickly and clearly as possible.

Everett Public Schools shares closure or late start information as soon as it is available on our website, school home pages, and social media. By 5:30 a.m. (or sometimes the night before if conditions allow), families and staff will receive a text, phone call, and email through ParentSquare. Messages will briefly explain the reason for the change. Please check our Impact Chart for programs affected.

We strive to balance the needs for families across all our different school start times. While an early call may help some, it may be too soon for others. Since we send one message to everyone, we aim for the best overall timing.

If no announcement is made, schools will operate on a regular schedule. For updates, please:
✔️ Check ParentSquare, your email, or phone for district messages
✔️ Check for media announcements
✔️ Visit www.everettsd.org or your school homepage
✔️ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram

Will your child be 5 years old by midnight on August 31? Enrollment for kindergarten opens on Monday, March 3!

Join us for the EPS Annual Kindergarten Kick-Off Webinar to learn about Kindergarten Enrollment, Everett Ready, EPS choice programs, Special Services, and other information:

• Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Link: https://everettsd.zoom.us/j/98562245267

Visit www.everettsd.org/kindergarten for additional information and updates.

The week of February 3 to 7 is National School Counseling Week and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Thank you, counselors!

• February 13, report cards will be available online in the Home Access Center and mailed. If you have any questions about your student's report card, please do not hesitate to contact their teacher.
• February 17-18 is mid-winter break.

High School Summer Academy includes district-facilitated credit recovery courses and credit advancement opportunities. In addition, career exploration, mentorship and internships are available through Everett Career Link.

Middle School Summer Academy focuses on exciting and engaging math and English Language Arts content for current 5th through 7th grade students. Academic lessons include math problem-solving and foundations as well as literature through close reading and novel studies, to help students build foundational skills needed for the next year.

High School and Middle School Summer Academy classes are located at Eisenhower Middle School and are scheduled for July 7 – 25, 2025. In-person summer programming is free to in-district students. Transportation and meals are provided.

In addition to in-person programming, online classes for high school students are hosted through Online High School Summer Academy. Online classes are scheduled for June 23 – July 31, 2025; tuition is $350 per class for in-district students and $450 per class for out-of-district students. Scholarships are available based on need. Registration inforamtion will go live on March 10 on this website.

Every year, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) publishes a report card for each district and each school within the district. The 2023-24 data can be accessed on the OSPI website.

To review the data for the school district or a school, start typing in the name and a drop box will appear with choices. Select your choice to view the report card. You can optionally select ‘See all schools and districts’ and navigate to the district or school you want to select.

The district’s main webpage has an icon, “report/assistance,” with resources and assistance for students and families on:

• Suicide Prevention
• Crisis Support
• Eating Disorder Help
• Substance Abuse Help
• Report Safety Concerns
• Report Harassment
• Substance Abuse Trends
• Overdose Symptoms and Prevention
• Safe Storage of Medication
• Safe Storage of Firearms

If you received a ballot for the upcoming February Special Election, please remember to vote by February 11, 2025.

Join us for the Everett Public Schools Foundation's Annual Benefit Event—the Movie Premiere of ILIANA JONES AND THE LOST DONATION! Students from Cascade High School will star in this year's parody movie, which highlights the Everett Public Schools Foundation's impact in our schools.

Register here to attend, with two showings to choose from:

The Everett Public Schools Foundation has been a vital partner to the district and community since 1985. They play a unique role, providing funding that would otherwise not be available for innovative and critical programs that support student success. Thanks to their donors and community partners, the Foundation has contributed over $6 million dollars in program support since its founding.

We are excited to introduce a new video in our Parent University series, focusing on the "meta moment," a key skill from the RULER approach to social-emotional learning (SEL). The meta moment helps individuals pause and create space between their emotions and their reactions, allowing them to choose a more thoughtful and productive response in challenging situations.

This skill is an essential tool for both parents and students, supporting emotional regulation, better decision-making, and healthier communication. In the video, you’ll learn what the meta moment is, how it fits into the RULER framework, and how to apply it at home to guide your child through their emotions with more clarity and confidence.

Join us to explore how mastering the meta moment can enhance emotional intelligence, reduce stress, and build stronger, more empathetic relationships with your child.

Mill Creek, WA– H.M. Jackson High School’s Kyle Peacocke has been named the recipient of the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Coaches Award for Fastpitch Softball. This prestigious honor recognizes Peacocke’s exceptional coaching achievements and his contributions to high school athletics. Being named the nation’s top fastpitch softball coach by the NFHS places Peacocke at the pinnacle of his profession.

Read the press release here.

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