Timberwolf Family News

Monday is the start of the second semester and we are all excited to start! Students and families should have access to their schedules now via StudentVue and ParentVue. There are usually a few schedules that need to be updated due to class size or an incorrect placement. There shouldn't be, but we will see.

On that note, when students arrive to school on Monday they will look at the large posters on the walls in the lobby and in the cafeteria to locate their first period class location. Then they will go to that classroom to pick up their full schedule. Teachers will go over lunches with them as well so they know where they are going.

We have seen a rise in body sprays, perfumes, and colognes coming to school with students. Schools are scent free spaces which means scented products are to be kept at home rather than bringing them to school. If you can help your student keep these products at home, that would really help out our students who have allergies to scented products.

If students to read at least 30 minutes at night in addition to what they read during their school day it will help improve their reading skills. As they move up in grade level, the reading skill level goes up too. A little extra reading can go a long way!

Stay warm out there!

Sincerely,

Sara

January Dates/Events:

January 26: First Day of Semester 2

January 26: Pack Pride Night (6:30 - 7:30 PM)

January 27 - 30: All Grades, iReady Make-Ups

January 28: WIDA testing begins

Coming Events:

February 3 - 13: 8th grade Registration Lessons

February 10: Educational Bond & Levy Election: Ballot Deadline - Please Vote!

February 16 - 20: NO SCHOOL (Mid-Winter Break)

February 23: Honor Roll Ceremony (6:30 - 7:30 PM)

February 23 - March 13: Chocolate Bar Fundraiser

Athletics Schedules:

Master Athletics Calendar

Girls Basketball (7th)

Girls Basketball (8th)

Wrestling

For additional dates related to the forthcoming 2025/2026 school year, please see our 25/26 Everett Public Schools Calendar.

Families of Eight Graders - With the start of second semester next week we are beginning the process to successfully transition our eighth graders to high school. This process includes many important opportunities as the eighth graders navigate their last couple of months here at Evergreen.

First, we will have class/ course lessons in February. Students will learn about the various courses and bring home packets to prepare for class sign-up day (HS Transitions).

On March 2nd, Eighth Graders will attend their "Get Excited About High School" moving up assembly. Staff and students from Cascade and Everett will hold separate assemblies for their incoming Class of 2030 students to get them excited about High School. So make sure your eighth grader is here!

On Tuesday, March 3rd, in the evening Everett High School will be holding their Seagull Showcase. This event is for rising ninth graders and families to learn about all-things-EHS. Below is an overview of this important event + attached below are event fliers in English and Spanish.

What: Seagull Showcase for Future Ninth Graders

When: Tuesday, March 3rd

Where: Everett High School

Schedule: 5:30pm: 9th Grade Opportunities Fair - 6:00pm: School Presentation - 6:35pm Connect with EHS Faculty

On Wednesday, March 4th,in the evening Cascade High School will be holding their Bruin Night. This event is for rising ninth graders and families to learn about all-things-CHS. Below is an overview of this important event.

What: Bruin Night for Future Ninth Graders

When: Wednesday, March 4th

Where: Cascade High School

Schedule: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

On Thursday, March 12th, all eighth graders will be able to sign-up for high school courses in the library. Students will receive a pass and have a designated time to meet with their high school counseling team. It is important that students attend prepared so that it is quick process as we have 300 students and families going though the library.

Mark your calendars! June 10th is when our 8th Grade Celebration will take place at Evergreen Middle School. In the coming months please be on the lookout for more information regard to the event and our expectations of students and families.

In just a few minutes, the video covers:

• The difference between a school bond and a levy
• How the proposed 2026 School Construction Bond would address overcrowding, aging buildings, safety upgrades, and long-term maintenance.
• What the renewal Education Levy continues to provide for students and classrooms
• Major projects planned across the district, including new classroom spaces, a rebuilt Lowell Elementary, upgrades at Everett High School and Cascade High School, and districtwide safety improvements.
• Opportunities for families to learn more at upcoming Let’s Connect community events in January.

You're invited! "Let's Connect" informational events on Bond & Levy

January 28: Heatherwood Middle School cafeteria, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

REMINDER: Election day is February 10th, 2026

Families we have noticed more students have been coming to school with perfume or cologne bottles. Not only can they be expensive, but cause a large mess.

While many choose to wear fragrances at school, fragrances should be worn in moderation so as not to distract, disrupt, or offend others. This means fragrances should be used at home before coming to the building.

We are hoping families can help in telling students to leave their perfume and cologne bottles at home. It will help us to have less spills in backpacks, hallways, and restrooms as well as alleviate the ability to spray in our classrooms and hallways. Thank you for your understanding!

Evergreen Middle School’s Athletic Department provides quality athletic opportunities that support our commitment to inspire, educate and prepare students to lead and shape the future.

Middle school sports take place during the following 4 seasons:

SIGN UP FOR WINTER 2 SPORTS TODAY!!

Winter II sports practice starts in January and February 2026:

• Girls Basketball (start January 20, 2026)

• Co-ed Wrestling* (start February 23, 2026)

Spring sports practice starts on March 31, 2026:

• Co-ed Track *

*6th Graders may participate in practices but not compete in meets/matches.

Practices: Practice is from 2:15 to 4:15 Monday through Thursday only.

Activity Bus: Students can ride the activity bus home after practice. Coaches will have drop off information.

Sports Physical: In order to play all student athletes must have a current sports physical signed by a physician. You must use the approved physical form which you can upload directly into FinalForms once completed. The physical is good for two years. If you don't have a sports physical, we encourage you to schedule one as soon as possible.

Registration: Registration for ALL sports is open now! All athletic registration forms are done electronically on-line via FinalForms.

New families, to create your new FinalForms account to register your student athlete click here https://everett-wa.finalforms.com/. Then click *NEW ACCOUNT then follow the prompts to create your new FinalForms account and sign your forms.

Returning families and students who already have FinalForms accounts, click here to sign in and confirm, or update your information for the 2025-26 school year.

For assistance with FinalForms click here for the Parent Playbook

🗓️ Save the Date – Upcoming Events

💼 PTA Meeting: March 19, 2026 at 6:30 Evergreen Library

❄️ Winter Carnival: February 13, 2026 time 6-8

WINTER CARNIVAL IS COMING UP! !

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer! We truly appreciate your support.

Able to volunteer but not sure what’s still needed? Check out the Winter Carnival sign up HERE

Stay Connected:

📲 Follow us for updates: @EvergreenMSPTA
📧 Reach out anytime: evergreenmiddlepta@gmail.com

Join today for just $15 or 2/$25! Sign up easily at

https://evergreenmiddlepta.givebacks.com/

💚 Every Little Bit Counts! Join the fun and make a difference!💚

Our first semester is quickly progressing and in January, we will officially transition to our second semester. As we do so, our Transportation team will be establishing bus seating charts for all regular education middle school bus routes. These seating charts are needed to better ensure student safety including bus behavior and will be implemented after students return from Mid-Winter Break, on February 23, 2026.

Across the coming month of January, we will prepare our students for this forthcoming change. Understandably, students may not agree with this decision but sitting in an assigned seat will become a requirement for riding a bus to/from school. Prior to implementing assigned seats, students will have the opportunity to select a seat assignment where they feel most comfortable. This approach supports a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. By knowing their daily assigned seat and seat partner, students can experience a greater sense of safety, belonging and reduced anxiety in what can often feel like a confined space. Knowing they have a reserved seat significantly reduces conflicts on the bus resulting from arguing over a particular seat and reduces anxiety about having to sit by (or away from) other students. Assigned seating will also help increase the efficiency of bus loading and unloading, both at our school and at bus stops, by allowing students to become familiar with their regular seating arrangements.

Our weather is certainly getting colder by the day. Should we add snow and ice, there is always a possibility of every middle schoolers dream, a snow day. On such days, please know that any delays and/or closures will be posted on our school and district websites. For more information related to emergency closures and late starts, please CLICK HERE. Thank you, stay safe, and stay warm!

Do you have a middle school student that would love to submit art to the 28th Annual Show? Entry forms and directions can be found on our district website here: Student Art Shows

All middle school students in the Everett Public Schools are invited to participate. Artwork and forms are due April 3rd, 2026. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art will be accepted. Have students coordinate with their art teacher Ms. Harrop or Mrs. Taylor they would love to be a part of the process!

Artwork submissions will be displayed for viewing by students and families May 6 - 28. There will be an Art Award Show May 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Here is contact information for the various people and offices that you may need to communicate with:

Attendance: Amy Duffy, 425-385-5735

Front Office: Liliya Kuyava, 425-385-5700

Office Manager: Brianna Walker, 425-385-5701

Registrar: Bethany Arneson, 425-385-5710

Nurses Office: Mackenzie Coffell and Shannon Smith, 425-385-5706

6th Grade Counselor: Elsa Leal, 425-385-5722

7th Grade Counselor: Emily Dunham, 425-385-5721

8th Grade Counselor: Gen Rue, 425-385-5723

Nicole Hoshock, Evergreen's Student Support Advocate, puts together a newsletter that is

FULL of community resources.

Whether it is:

-Free grocery markets

-Cold weather shelters

-After school clubs

She has a WEALTH of information!!

If you do not find what you are looking for in the newsletter, please feel free to contact her at 425-385-5724 or email nhoshock@everettsd.org. She may have access to what you need!

Timberwolf families see community resources for food below.

🌟 Exciting News for Everett Families! 🌟

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department is excited to share that eligible students can receive free year-long haircuts through the Kutz 4 Kidz program! This incredible program is sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Snohomish County and the Coverson Family.

Who’s eligible?
Kutz 4 Kidz supports homeless, low-income families, and students receiving free or reduced lunch, with a special focus on African American students and those facing economic hardships.

How to get vouchers?
Visit your school’s front office or speak to your school counselor, family specialist, or KIT coordinator for more information.

All students in Everett Public Schools now have access to resources at both Everett Public Libraries and Sno-Isle Libraries, using a simple username and password for both. This partnership has expanded our students' access to ebooks, audiobooks, physical books, databases, and other digital resources.

This month, librarians will begin introducing the public library resources to students and helping them log in. It won't be all at once, but usernames and passwords will stay the same as long as the student is in the district. Please check with your school librarian for more information.

If you prefer to keep your student from accessing the public libraries, you can opt them out by filling out this form and returning it to your child's school

Services available 24/7!

Seattle Children’s is happy to announce the opening Sept. 30 of a new Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic, the first pediatric-focused psychiatric urgent care in Washington state. We hope you will share this information with your teams.

What: Same-day in-person and virtual (video) visits providing mental and behavioral health crisis assessment, initial treatment recommendations and referral to follow-up resources in the community. Care is provided by our experienced team of licensed mental health therapists, family advocates/case managers, psychiatric advanced practice providers (APPs) and medical assistants.

Who: Designed for youth ages 4 through 17 who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need same-day intervention but do not need the services of an emergency department (ED). We care for all Washington youth ages 4 through 17, including children and teens with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

When: Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.; closed on major holidays.

Where: We see youth in person at Seattle Children’s Magnuson, located at 6901 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle, and through video visits from anywhere in Washington state. We recommend scheduling a same-day in-person appointment online or getting in the virtual line for a video visit. We have very limited capacity to see walk-ins and cannot guarantee walk-in access.

Please encourage families who live outside the Seattle area to use the virtual/video option. They must be physically in Washington state during the video visit.

How: Before scheduling a visit, learn whether to go to Psychiatric Urgent Care or an ED. A referral is not required.

• For in-person visits, schedule a same-day appointment online. (Scheduling opens at 12:01 am daily.)
• For video visits from anywhere in Washington state, get in the virtual line to be seen. (The first spots in virtual line open at 11:30 am daily.)
• Please note that spots in the virtual line will open up throughout the clinic day, please encourage youth and families to regularly check back for availability.
• Please note we have very limited capacity to see walk-ins and cannot guarantee walk-in access. Please encourage patients/families to schedule an in-person appointment online or get in the virtual line to be seen for a video visit.

Why: This new service – the first of its kind in the Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho region – is part of Seattle Children’s ongoing commitment to building out the continuum of care to ensure children and teens receive the right level of care at the right time. Psychiatric Urgent Care is intended to connect children and teens in Washington state to faster crisis assessment and follow-up resources in the community.

Please note that patients seen in the Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic will not access other outpatient psychiatry services at Seattle Children’s faster than those referred through the normal process.

One way to get involved is to volunteer. We have many different opportunities for families to volunteer. Here are some ways you could get involved:

• Join Natural Leaders or the PTA
• Read aloud to students in book groups
• Help students study their math facts
• Supervise games at recess or during lunch
• Welcome students to school in the morning
• Help out in the student store during one lunch or more

There are many other ways to help out as well. If you are curious, please let us know by getting in touch with our main office staff at 425-385-5700 or by completing this form.

Our students benefit from family involvement!

https://forms.office.com/r/4PyP9Tb3LF

Bus Schedules

Please visit the district website's transportation page to view your students route and stop location.

Transportation Information

Payments

You can make payments at the school between 7:30am-2:30pm with cash or check (made out to Everett School District). You can also make payments online with a credit card.

Online Payments

Attendance

Please report all absences within 24 hours by sending a note with your student or sending an email to EVGAttendance@everettsd.org

Winter Weather

Are you prepared? When the weather gets colder make sure you have all the information needed for potential school delays and closures.

Emergency Overview

At Evergreen Middle School we have three amazing School Counselors! During the week of February 2 -6 we want to recognize the tremendous impact Ms. Rue, Ms. Leal, and Mrs. Ruiz have in helping our students achieve school success and plan for the future.

Thank you Officer Bell for everything he does at and for Evergreen Middle School. He truly makes a difference when he is here!

Email: bwalker2@everettsd.org
Website: https://www.everettsd.org/evergreen
Location: 7621 Beverly Lane, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 425-385-5700
Twitter: @EPS_EvergreenMS