District News

Families, please join us for a Let’s Connect community event to explore how artificial intelligence can positively impact education and its ethical use in the classroom. We will discuss its transformative potential, practical applications, and the importance of using this technology responsibly.

🗓 Thursday, January 16
⏰ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Eisenhower Middle School

Let's Connect in Everett Public Schools is an initiative that focuses on a specific theme or subject, such as technology in education, student well-being, or curriculum updates. These gatherings are interactive, featuring presentations from district leaders or subject matter experts, followed by opportunities for families and community members to ask questions, share feedback, and gain valuable insights.

There is still time to apply for the Capital Bond Planning Committee! This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Everett Public Schools by contributing to developing a capital bond proposal for 2026.

Key Details:

• Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday, January 12, 2025

• Meeting schedule: February 6, March 13, March 27, April 24, May 15 (All meetings will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center)

• Facilities tour: April 3 (daytime)

Each January, we celebrate School Board Recognition Month, honoring the dedication and hard work of our school board members in supporting public education. School boards ensure all students receive quality education and opportunities for success.

This year, the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) once again recognized our board for outstanding governance and commitment to student outcomes. For the ninth time, they have been honored for exemplary practices in professional development, addressing opportunity gaps, and upholding Washington School Board Standards.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our board members for their dedication to our students, staff, and community. Their leadership and commitment make a difference in the lives of all learners in Everett Public Schools.

Learn more about the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors on our school board webpage, where you can meet our board members and explore their work. Past meetings are also available on the district’s YouTube channel, showcasing the decisions that drive student success.

This winter, Everett Public Schools is expanding its sustainability efforts! After a successful launch in elementary schools this fall, secondary schools began collecting recycling and food waste for composting in their cafeteria waste stations starting January 6.

These initiatives empower students to reduce waste, make environmentally responsible choices, and contribute to a greener future. Together, we’re building sustainable habits—one lunch tray at a time!

Temperance & Good Citizenship Day is observed on January 16. Social studies teachers coordinate a voter registration event on that day in each history or social studies class high school seniors attend. Students eighteen or older by the next general election will be allowed to register to vote online in the classroom. Paper registration will also be made available in the classroom.

Registering to vote is easy. Visit the Snohomish County webpage for details on the three ways you can register to vote, update your registration, or scan the QR code. Students who are 16 and 17 years old can now pre-register to vote.

This is a reminder the first semester ends on January 30. Report cards and Elementary Progress Reports will be both online and mailed/distributed mid-February.

RULER is a social-emotional learning approach that helps students build emotional intelligence. It empowers them to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions. These skills not only support academic success but also foster healthier relationships and well-being.

In this video, we explore the core principles of RULER and share strategies for how you, as parents and caregivers, can reinforce these skills at home to help your child thrive.

Last month, sixty eighth-grade students participated in a field trip focused on Information Technology (IT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. Organized by the Everett Public Schools (EPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) team, in collaboration with Career Connect NW, Economic Alliance Snohomish STEM, and Everett Community College (EvCC), the event connected students with professionals and educators in these fields.

Read the press release here.

To inspire, educate, and prepare each student to achieve to high standards, contribute to our community, and thrive in a global society.