District News

Dear Everett Public Schools community,

The school year is off to a fantastic start! Thank you to our staff for welcoming students with such great energy and care. It was wonderful to see our students smiling and ready to learn. This is going to be an excellent school year! New opportunities for students are happening now, and more are on the horizon.

I am proud to announce that Cascade High School (CHS) is now a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program! CHS is working toward authorization as an IB World School. This program will give students in our district a different way to engage in rigorous coursework, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for success in a global society. Once authorized as an IB World School, this program will be available as an option to all students in Everett Public Schools.

Starting this fall, families and students will begin to learn more about the program. CHS will host the first IB Information Night on Thursday, October 23, from 6–7 p.m. in the school's library. All district families and students are invited. I hope you will join us. You can find more information about the IB Diploma Program on our website and by watching the video below.

I look forward to all that this school year holds for our students and staff. Together we will inspire, achieve, and thrive.

Be safe and be well,

Dr. Ian B. Saltzman

Superintendent

Parent University provides video resources for families on important and informative topics related to their student's education.

Check out the Parent U video below, which highlights seatbelts in propane-powered buses. State law requires all riders to wear lap-shoulder belts. As we continue to replace our large-capacity buses, they will also be equipped with this important safety feature. Please watch the video with your student to learn how to use the seatbelts properly.

Use this simple tool to know when your student should stay home sick and when it is safe for them to attend school.

To access your family's immunization information from the Washington State registry visit, sign up for MyIR to view, download, and print your student's immunization records securely online. Once you register, you can access the records anytime you need them. You can print your child's Certificate of Immunization Status for school, childcare, and camp programs.

Campus Security Officers (CSOs) perform checks of campuses during school hours to prevent unauthorized access, deter illegal activity, assist in investigations, assist with student supervision, and share information with staff and students concerning safety measures.

School Resource Officers (SROs) are police officers who serve secondary school campuses while schools are in session and partner with principals to improve safety by identifying, investigating, deterring, and responding to incidents that present a significant threat to safety and security.

We use Peachjar to email approved flyers from community organizations to parents and guardians. Schools also post those flyers on their websites. Look for the Peachjar button in the Quicklinks section of your school home page to see those flyers. You can also register there to have those flyers delivered to your email address if you aren’t already receiving them.

There are three ways to register to vote:

• Register online at VoteWA.gov. To register online, you must have a Washington State ID or a Driver’s License.
• Mail in a registration form to: Snohomish County Election, 3000 Rockefeller Ave. M/S 505, Everett, WA 98201.
• In-person at Snohomish County Elections on the county courthouse campus in Everett.

The deadline to register to vote online or by mail is 8 days before the election (October 27). The deadline to register in person is on Election Day (November 4) by 8 p.m.

Celebrate 100 years of education, growth, and memories at North Middle School!

• North Middle School – 2514 Rainier Ave., Everett, WA 98201
• Saturday, September 13
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thanks to our community’s support of the 2016 voter-approved bond, North Middle School was transformed into a modern learning environment. Students and staff moved into the new building in September 2019, and the full project was completed in Spring 2020.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to:

• Tour the beautifully modernized school

• Reconnect with friends, neighbors, and alumni

• Celebrate a century of learning and community together

We look forward to celebrating with you — see you there!

Are you interested in helping guide the district’s sustainability efforts? The Sustainability Advisory Council (SAC) is a group of community members, students, and staff that advises on how the district can reduce its carbon footprint, conserve water, and minimize landfill waste. As Washington state focuses on these environmental goals, the SAC plays a key role in shaping the district’s strategies.

Please apply to be considered for an open position. Applications are due by midnight on September 10, 2025. Applicants accepted to join the SAC will be notified via email by September 12, 2025.

Visit the assessment website to learn more. Students register at their school office. The testing fee is $10 and is due at the time of registration. Testing will take place during the school day at their building.

Become a Natural Leader and help serve as a multicultural bridge between students, families, communities, and schools to build stronger connections to overcome systemic barriers. Through this program, parents and guardians can take on a leadership role, learn new skills, and impact their child's education.

Our online training academy offers five-week, 1.5-hour sessions twice a year. You will gain tools to collaborate effectively with school staff and support other families in navigating the school system.

If you want more information on getting started, you can see our downloadable Natural Leaders One Pager.

Everett Public Schools staff welcomed students to the 2025-26 school year today with energy, excitement, and new opportunities.

Read full news release here.

To inspire, educate, and prepare each student to achieve to high standards, contribute to our community, and thrive in a global society.