My Everett News

Elizabeth Nunes, principal at Jefferson Elementary School in Everett has been named to a national advisory board that helps teachers and administrators improve literacy and involve parents in schools. Here are the details as provided by Mary Waggoner at Everett Public Schools… In September, Elizabeth Nunes, principal of Jefferson Elementary School, began a two-year appointed […]

All four high schools in Everett…Cascade, Jackson, Everett and Sequoia are certified as Microsoft IT Academy schools. According to this recent release from Linda Carbajal at Everett Public Schools, that means even as freshmen students can earn a Microsoft Office Masters (MSO) Certification. James Ramirez is just one example. Can you do a pivot table […]

Received a news release this morning from the Everett School District outlining how an $800,000.00 grant will make it possible for police, fire, school and security officials to all be connected together with the touch of a button in the event of an emergency at an Everett school. $800,000 enhances existing safety with latest technology […]

[ad#Google Adsense-2] A veteran Everett educator has been named a top technology teacher. Here’s the shout out from Everett Public Schools… On March 13, Wanda Hill was recognized as NCCE’s Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year during their conference at the Seattle Convention Center. The Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year award is given to […]

[ad#Google Adsense-2] Here’s a great story about how one Everett, WA Middle School is applying STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics) skills to take kids beyond the classroom… On Saturday, Jan. 18, Gateway Middle School’s robotics team placed sixth in the FIRST Lego League competition. As a result, they are advancing to the state semi-finals, […]

From Mary Waggoner at Everett Schools, here’s an update on the process for filling the current vacancy on the Everett School Board… On Jan. 6, 2014 the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors reviewed the applications of seven district residents who applied to be considered for appointment to fill the board member seat vacated by […]

Great news for another school in Everett… Madison Elementary ELL, Special Education, Hispanic and low-income students are learning especially well. In fact, the school met all federal Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) in 2011-12 and 2012-13. Maintaining student academic achievement growth from one year to the next shows intentional, strategic instruction to meet individual student needs. […]

Some challenges today at Everett’s Madison Elementary School after the boiler that provides heat to the school apparently failed. While investigating the cause of the boiler failure the Everett Fire Department was called to make sure there was no gas leak and none was found. Because students were still arriving during the time the boiler […]

44 different programs have been awarded grants by the Everett Public Schools Foundation. Kristi Dutton sent along this list of where the money will be used. For a full breakout of what each grant will be used for, click here. The Everett Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce the award of 44 Classroom Grants […]

While most parents think their child is or will be, the Everett School District is testing for “Highly Capable” students. Here’s how the program works according to Everett Public Schools… In accordance with its philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, Everett Public Schools shall offer appropriate instructional programs to meet the needs […]