March 20, 2026

Each month an Everett Public Schools student can be nominated by their teacher who demonstrates the Core Value of the Month. The nominations are sent to Administration where students are selected to be recognized as a Core Value Champion.

Mrs. Johnson nominated Audrey for exemplifying the Core Value of the Month for Integrity. Here's what she wrote about Audrey...

"Audrey strives to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. She is honest, responsible, and keeps her promises, which builds trust with others. Audrey's strong moral principles help her make decisions to do what is right, rather than just doing what is easy. Her life habits are an example to her peers as she assumes the best, acts in good faith, and serves those around her. Integrity is a valuable life skill that will take Audrey far!"

Congratulations Audrey!

🌷APRIL🌷

APRIL 1 - Progress Due

APRIL 1 - New Family Tour - 9:30

APRIL 6-10 - Spring Break - No School

APRIL 13 - Progress recieved after noon today will be marked Overall Unsat

APRIL 15 - New Family Tour - 9:30

APRIL 17 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

April 22 - PTSA Meeting - 9:30

April 22 - New Parent Orientation 12:15 -1:15

APRIL 28, 29, 30 - Grade 3-8 Smarter Balance Assessment - No classes today

🥪Grab n Go - Friday March 27🥪

Thursday mornings at Lively? - see link below to order ahead.

Click Here to Order or Update Lively Lunches by Noon on Mondays

📄 For more details, refer to the Cafeteria & Lunch Info 2025–2026 document below.

Did you...

1. Arrange in numerical order?
2. Verify all reader books are there? (Full list on the inside of the box.)
3. Confirm the Teacher Guide and Discussion Guide paper folders are there?
4. Once steps 1 - 3 are completed please return to the Library cart in the gym.
5. Check the mailroom top shelf for your next Reach box. Not there? See Mrs. Johnson immediately after class to check one out.

Thank you for your help!

Port Gardner students attend the CRC Art Open House to see their art on display!

Way to go artists!

Proud art teacher at the Elementary Art Show!

Can you find the Port Gardner art on the wall?

Mrs. Hinds' math students solving the number of the day problem.

Mrs. Hinds' math students doing a very challenging sorting task of numbers that are written in different representations. It was so tricky!!

On the trail exploring and splashing in the mud after the rain.

Examining fungi!

Looking for signs of storm damage!

Leprechaun games in Mrs. Bailey's PE class

Hands-on soil lab in Mrs. Bailey’s Land & Water Science class—students explored and experimented with the layers of soil.

Mrs. Wight's ELA Pre-AP 1 class all ready with the masks they created for their characters to block and perform act 1, scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet.

Mrs. Wight learned all the latest news during Alyssa’s surprise visit to campus, and her accomplishments since graduation are truly inspiring...

So proud of our 2018 Port Gardner graduate, Alyssa Rood who stopped by to share an update on her journey! After graduation, Alyssa attended community college to study child development. Her work with young children in daycare settings sparked a deeper interest in education, leading her to continue her studies at Western Washington University.

While completing a research project for one of her classes, Alyssa discovered a passion for research and for pioneering the study of how neurodivergent students learn. She will be presenting her findings at a conference in Arizona and is currently participating in an internship at the University of Washington.

Alyssa is now applying to PhD programs to continue her important work in this emerging field. We’re excited to see where her path leads next!

Alyssa arrived with healthy snacks in hand and shared the latest with her former PGS teachers.

Way to go Alyssa!

Below is the cover to last year's yearbook.

Our yearbook team is gearing up to create something truly special this year—but we can’t do it alone. We’re looking for a few creative volunteers to help us capture the school year by taking photos at events and sorting images for the yearbook.

If you’re interested or curious, I'd love to hear from you. Come help us make something our students will treasure for years to come! Contact me at mslaker@everettsd.org or stop by the PGS Office.

The 109th Birthday Celebration of the Everett Rotary Club will be held on the evening of April 2nd at the Imagine Children's Museum. This celebration is open to the Everett community. There will be raffle prize drawings as well. There is no charge to attend but RSVPs are required. Click Here to RSVP

Want to start reading with Accelerated Reader?

Click on the banner above or go to the PGS Student Tools page on the Port Gardner EPS website.

https://www.everettsd.org/domain/4527

Your student's User Name and Password are as follows:

UN = student's school ID number

PW= student's birth month, hyphen, day. For example, a birthday of July 8th, the pw would be 07-08.

Need to find a AR level?

Here is the Book Finder: https://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx

Attendance Email: pgsattendance@everettsd.org

Click on the banner above for details on Lunch & Breakfast

Breakfast served from 9 - 9:10 am

Lunch 11:20-11:50 am

All students need active supervision for breakfast & lunch.

Lunch food service ends at 11:40 am and cafeteria closes at 11:50am

No cost lunch for enrolled students

In the event of severe weather, power outages, or other emergencies, Everett Public Schools may adjust schedules to ensure the safety of students and staff. Using multiple communication methods, we aim to inform families and staff about schedule changes by 5:30 a.m. We will post any school closure or delay decision on the district website as soon as it is made.

School closure and late start information

Jack Roy, Principal: jroy@everettsd.org 425-385-5190

Autumn Slater, School Counselor: aslater@everettsd.org 425-385-5110

Megan Slaker, Secretary: mslaker@everettsd.org 425-385-5150

Mandy Trimble, Para Educator: atrimble@everettsd.org 425-385-5180

Audra Van Volkenburg, Health Room Nurse: avanvolkenburg@everettsd.org 425-385-5158

Allison Hinds, Primary Teacher: ahinds@everettsd.org 425-385-5183

Celeste Johnson, Primary Teacher: cjohnson@everettsd.org 425-385-5183

Jocelyn Sievers-Bailey, Intermediate Teacher: Jsievers-bailey@everettsd.org 425-385-5186

Laura Wight, High School Teacher: lwight@everettsd.org 425-385-5141

Mark Ryder, High School Teacher: mryder@everettsd.org 425-385-5142

Sherm Iversen, Online Instructor: siversen@everettsd.org 425-385-5144

Thank you for your time and attention in reading through the Port Gardner Newsletter.

Questions? Contact Megan Slaker at mslaker@everettsd.org

Phone: 425-385-5150