Gateway Family News
April 2026 Parent Newsletter
Month at a Glance
Wednesday, April 1st
Anything but a Backpack Spirit Day
Thursday, April 2nd
Luau Spirit Day
Merrill Gardens Choir FT
Wrestling End of Season Party
ASB Dance - Luau Theme
Friday, April 3rd
Early Release Bell Schedule - 12:30pm dismissal
Lei-d Back Spirit Day
Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th
Spring Break - No School
Friday, April 17th
LIF + Advisory Bell Schedule
Monday, April 20th
NJHS Field Trip
Thursday, April 23rd
Last day to check the Lost & Found!
Choir Bingo
Friday, April 24th
LIF + Advisory Bell Schedule
Lost & Found donated yesterday
Saturday, April 25th
MPMEA Elementary Honor Choir
Monday, April 27th
PTSA Dine out to Donate at Burgermaster
April Bell Schedules
Standard Bell Schedule
LIF + Advisory Bell Schedule
Early Release Bell Schedule
April Sports Schedules
Early Release - Friday, April 3rd
Students are released at 12:30pm on Friday, April 3rd!
Lost & Found - last chance to look for items Thurs., April 23rd
Items will be picked up before school on Friday, April 24th. Please have your student take a look for any lost items before the end of the school day on Thursday, April 23rd!
PTSA Dine out to Donate - Bothell Burgermaster April 27th
Save the Date Reminder - Spring Assessment Dates
Please mark your calendars for Spring Assessment dates! In order to keep the best assessment environment possible, please avoid scheduling appointments at these times.
All testing sessions are from 8:54am-10:54am:
- Tuesday, May 5
- Wednesday, May 6
- Thursday, May 7
- Tuesday, May 12
- Wednesday, May 13
- Thursday, May 14
Information from previous issues of The Parent Newsletter
8th Grade Families - Save the Date!
It's that time to help prepare our 8th Graders for high school, and to help them celebrate and transition! Please mark your calendars with these important dates:
- May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - SBA and WCAS Assessments
- June 10 (Weds) - Senior Grad Walk @GMS - 6th period
- June 11 (Thurs) - 8th Grade Celebration @GMS - PM (PTSA Sponsored, volunteers needed!)
- June 12 (Fri) - June Jamboree @GMS - all day (ASB Sponsored, volunteers needed!)
- June 15 (Mon) - Last day of school/2.5 hour early dismissal
Cell Phone Policy
Everett Public Schools Board of Directors adopted a policy on use of Personal Electronic Devices in 2019.
Elementary and Middle School Students
Elementary and middle school students who choose to bring cell phones and other PEDs to school may only use them before or after the school day. During the school day, all cell phones and other PEDs must be powered off and stored (e.g., in the student’s backpack, locker, other district provided storage). Please click here to access the policy.
Parents, if you need to reach your student, please contact the office. We regularly have parents sending text messages to students during the school day. This is a distraction to learning for your student and sometimes those around them, and sometimes disrupts teaching as well. If your student is not feeling well, they should report to the health office and we will notify you. If a family emergency arises, please call the office and we will assist in retrieving your student.
We do not allow use of PEDs at anytime. ChromeBooks should only be used for academic purposes. To reduce the duration students are on screens and to encourage socialization, school ChromeBooks are not allowed to be used during lunchtime, unless a student is in the library or working with a staff member on schoolwork.
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)
As a parent, we always want to protect our students. If you have a concern, please take a look at the district policy on HIB. If you need to report a concern, please click here.
As defined in legislation, “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act including but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 28A.640.010 and RCW 28A 642.010, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the act:
A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;
B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Gateway Student Handbook
Please take a moment to review the Student Handbook with your student. All students are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the handbook. When your student signs into their laptop, they are agreeing to these expectation.
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Gateway PTSA
Our Mission: The PTSA strengthens our schools and benefits our children. Gateway PTSA provides programs and activities that enhance the educational opportunities of Gateway’s students, teachers, and the surrounding community. Gateway PTSA is an advocate for all students attending Gateway Middle School and Everett Public Schools.
Please consider joining our PTA!
Attendance at meetings is not required, but your support allows our students to have more opportunities. Click this link to find out more information! Click here to order Gateway spirit gear!