Dear Friends

This week (April 22-26) marks Public School Volunteer Week. Thank you volunteers for your contributions and endless dedication to our students, staff, and families! Your passion, time, energy, and commitment make this district and our community a better place!

Here's cause for celebration, and we are so excited to share this amazing news! The Snohomish School District has been recognized by The NAMM Foundation as one of the 975 school districts in the nation and eight in the state of Washington to be named "Best Communities For Music Education." According to The NAMM Foundation, the award program "recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education." Learn more at www.nammfoundation.org.

Congratulations to these outstanding students from the Class of 2024 who have earned the title of valedictorian. This outstanding group was recognized for their academic accomplishments as Top Scholars at the Snohomish Lions Club’s annual recognition event for the students and their families. Please join us in high fives all around to this amazing group of graduates for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence!

AIM High School

• Iris Franckowiak-Robinett
• Grace Winslow

Glacier Peak High School

• Karianne Baldwin
• Natalie Bauman
• Thomas Bertolli
• Christian De Leon
• Clara Diepenbrock
• Georgia Fraser
• Sophia Gaedcke
• Madelyn George
• Eleanor Johnson
• Hailey Kenyon
• Eliana Kim
• Tiara Kim
• Makenzie Korshaven
• Lily Lao
• Andrew Leffingwell
• Justin Lehtinen
• Stephanie Magness
• Leo Malmberg
• Gil Mossburg
• Mai Nguyen
• Kristen O'Shea
• Kaeli Pierce
• Carly Simicich
• Madison Stumpf
• Kate Webb
• Jillian Wyvel

Snohomish High School

• Cetine Alit-Hamar
• Russell Allyn
• Cassandra Chin
• Maile DeVine
• Emma Fontenot
• Brooklyn Gildersleeve-Stiles
• Matthew LePere
• Emerson Norris
• Kendel Sage
• Madeleine Stilwell
• Lily Storseth
• Neenah Voss

The Glacier Peak High School (GPHS)/Snohomish High School (SHS) Sonic Squirrels recently competed in the FIRST Robotics World Championship held in Houston. They were among 600 high school teams from 16 countries. The Sonic Squirrels finished the qualification rounds with five wins and five losses. They were ranked 23rd and were selected to play in the playoffs with their alliance. The alliance finished the double elimination playoffs in match 12 with two wins and two losses. One of the event highlights was meeting FIRST Robotics founder and Segway inventor Dean Kamen, who came by the pits and met with the Sonic Squirrels and checked out their robot. The Sonic Squirrels advisors are teachers Sean Wilson (GPHS) and Matt Johnson (SHS). Congrats team on an amazing season!

Congratulations to our high school DECA teams for reaching School-Based Enterprise (SBE) Gold Certified and Re-Certified for their Snohomish High School (SHS) Panther Pause and Glacier Peak High School (GPHS) Grizzly Den student retail operations! High school DECA teachers are Jaime Dooley (GPHS), Ben Doucette (SHS), and Alicia Sents (GPHS).

For the certification process, SBE student leaders completed a written project to demonstrate how their SBE met the National Curriculum Standards and showcasing how their retail operations or food service operations school-based business adheres to select model business standards. Of the nearly 700 gold and gold re-certified submissions, every one in six submissions were from a Washington chapter!

This spring, the Ride 360 app our district uses to provide our families with student transportation information will be migrated to a replacement app, My Ride K-12. You will need to download the new app to access updated transportation information for your child(ren).

The new app, My Ride K-12, is available to download now. Links to the new app are available below:

• My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
• My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)

Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will transition to My Ride K-12. Additionally, existing log-in information can be used to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com. Parents/guardians will need to use their student ID# and current grade level to add their student to the app.

My Ride K-12 will continue to provide secure access to student bus schedule/routing information, which can include the bus stop, route, and bus number. This is accessible on mobile devices and is confidential and secure. All app users will need to download the new app before the Ride 360 app is retired on May 1, 2024.

• My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent/Guardian Flyer (English)
• My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent/Guardian Flyer (Spanish)

If you have a question about your child’s transportation information, transportation assistance is currently available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 360-563-3525 or emailing transportation@sno.wednet.edu.

• Catch the final week of production - just 3 more shows!
• Disney Newsies – The Broadway Musical is set in turn-of-the century New York City. Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
• Performance dates – April 12, April 13, April 19, April 20, April 25, April 26, and April 27
• Performance location - Glacier Peak High School Performing Arts Center
• Thursday and Friday performances at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Tickets on sale at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82241.

Important note: In this production of Disney Newsies – The Broadway Musical, the roles of "Katherine Plumber" and "Medda Larkin" are double-cast. When purchasing times for dates/showtimes:

• The World Cast - Britta Jorgensen (Katherine Plumber) and Shay Russon (Medda Larkin)
• The Sun Cast - Amani Velada (Katherine Plumber) and Kate Webb (Medda Larkin)

• Catch the opening shows next weekend!
• Adapted from Tina Fey's 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, the Mean Girls Jr. script is a coming-of-age story filled with laughter that is family and kid-friendly. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. This naïve newbie navigates the wilds of the American high school and the social ranks by taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming Queen Bee Regina George.
• Performance dates - May 3, May 4, May 5, May 10, May 11, and May 12
• Performance location - Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center
• Friday performances at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
• Tickets on sale at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82803.

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/.

Children’s Day/Book Day

• Date: Tuesday April 30
• Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
• Location: Central Emerson Elementary (Central Campus), 221 Union Avenue in Snohomish

Program:

• 6-6:30 p.m., - Introductions, Mexican folklore dancers, book reading
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Arts and crafts

There will also be a book exchange, feel free to bring a book! This is a family event, students must stay with their families during the event. No drop offs, please.

• Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day (no school)
• Monday, June 17 - Last day of school
• Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth (no school)
• Potential inclement weather make-up days
• Tuesday, June 18
• Thursday, June 20
• Friday, June 21

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/pre-k.

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/earlylearningprograms.

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.

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!

The Snohomish Aquatic Center Piranhas are a part of this year's Craze Summer Swim League. Being a part of this league provides athletes with the opportunity to compete in four short, fun swim meets (meet participation is not required). The team will practice Mondays through Fridays from 9-10 a.m. and from 10-11 a.m. Head coach Grace Barr has put together a great coaching staff, who are very excited about the season! Click here to learn more.

Discover the joy of swimming this summer with our comprehensive swim lessons at the Snohomish Aquatic Center! Our program is designed to cater to individuals of all ages and skill levels, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported in their aquatic journey. Our instructors provide a fun and engaging learning environment where participants can thrive!

Why choose swim and dive lessons at the Snohomish Aquatic Center? Our summer swim and dive lesson program:

• Is FUN!
• Serves all levels of learners-from those just getting familiar with the water to beginner swimmers to others with competitive aspirations.
• Has levels tailored to teach essential water safety skills and logical swim skill progression.
• Includes opportunities for in-session advancement.
• Works around busy schedules. We offer a wide variety of session dates and times.

Click here to learn more about and register for our summer swim and dive lesson program.

Spread the word ... our Snohomish Aquatic Center is hiring!

Opportunities at the Snohomish Aquatic Center are great part-time jobs. Must be ages 15+ for most jobs (water fitness instructors must be ages 18+). Experience not required - we will train the right person. Lifeguard applicants must be certified. All are rewarding jobs with flexible hours. Starting wages are:

• Competition systems support (meet management) - $18/hour
• Lifeguards - $17/hour
• Swim instructors - $17/hour
• Guest service reps - $16.50/hour

To be considered for a position at the Snohomish Aquatic Center, please click here to learn more and apply. Or contact Chris Bensen, facility supervisor, at 360-563-1986 or 360-568-8030, with any questions.

Learn more about the Snohomish Aquatic Center at www.snohomishaquatic.com.

• Snohomish Community Resources
• Alateen Meetings in Lake Stevens
• Boeing Manufacturing Summer Internships Summer 2024
• Camp Erin Bereavement Camp - Summer 2024
  
• Campfire of Snohomish County
• Climb the Mountain Youth Speech and Debate Program
• Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
• ¡Día del Niño y Día del Libro! - April 30
• Environmental Careers Preparedness Summer Scholars Program - July 1-31
  
• Everett Rowing - Spring Season
• 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 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
• Let Me Run Registration
• Marine Science Club at the Seattle Aquarium
• Materials Camp at University of Washington - July 8-13
• Mean Girls Jr. - SHS Theatre
• Newsies - GPHS Theatre
• Seattle University Summer Reading Skills Program
• Sky Club for Kids Soccer Classes
• Sno-Isle Open House (8th Grade) - April 30
• Snohomish High School Kids Tennis Camp - June 3-5
  
• 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
• Taekwondo for Kids - April 2024
• Technovation Summer Day Camp Campfire
• TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunities
• UW Nurse Camp 2024 - July 15-19
  
• YMCA Overnight Camp - July and August 2024

Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.

• 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

To create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered.

Email: communications@sno.wednet.edu
Website: www.sno.wednet.edu
Location: 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98090
Phone: 360-563-7300