SHS/PGS Principal's Newsletter
September 2025 Edition
Everett Public Schools uses the CNEEB form to determine which families qualify for Free & Reduced (F&R) meals.
The F&R Meals Application is more than just a lunch. Students who qualify for F&R meals may also be eligible to receive other benefits, including reduced ASB, sports, and AP exam fees, as well as a variety of benefits in their local communities. Certain school funding is also closely linked with student F&R meal rates.
Federal law requires all students to have access to meal applications, and Everett Public Schools encourages all families to apply for benefits, if they believe they are eligible.
CNEEB Applications and informational post cards have been delivered to every school office. Families may also complete applications online by visiting www.myschoolapps.com. The online application is available in seven languages.
Important Deadlines for completing Free & Reduced Meal Applications:
October 1 – Initial F&R Data Due - used for federal verification processes and helps establish eligibility for programs that provide free meals to qualifying schools. Accurate counts by this date also influence funding for Title I, and other educational grants.
October 8 – SY24-25 Free Meal Grace Period Ends – Families without a qualifying application on file begin paying for meals on this date. (Paid Schools Only)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for student success and this has never been more true than it is today. Students at SHS/PGS will be taking Panorama Social and Emotional Learning survey on a TBD date between September 24 - October 15, 2025. Information regarding the specific date will be sent home when it is decided.
The survey prompts students to reflect on their own actions and thoughts as well as their general experience at our school. Survey data will help school staff create a more positive school experience for all students as well as provide specific for support for students in need.
The results from these surveys will be shared with pre-approved adults who work closely with your children in the school. SEL data, alongside academic and attendance information, will allow adults to provide specific and targeted interventions as needed to support students succeeding at school.
The questions that students will answer are research-backed, valid and reliable. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the SHS or PGS office.
Important Change This Year:
In the past, the SEL survey was given in the fall as a stand-alone survey and then again in the spring combined with the Annual District Stakeholder Survey, making it a longer experience for students. This year, we are administering the SEL Student Survey only in the fall. In the spring, we will continue with the Annual District Stakeholder Survey for staff, students, and families.
