SHS/PGS Principal's Newsletter

Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!!

We are at a very busy time of the school year. Students have just completed SBA testing at PGS. WCAS testing at Sequoia is May 6th and at PGS on May 7th. SBA testing will be held at Sequoia May 19th and 21st, followed by graduation 3 weeks later.

Students have demonstrated they are ready for all the state testing and we are excited to see their levels of performance. I ask that you encourage your student to do their best, as we use the results to inform our curricular improvements moving forward.

SHS Term 7 ends May 11th, and the final term of the school year, Term 8, begins May 13th.

It has been a wonderful school year and I am very proud of all the accomplishments our students have shown this year. I wish you warm weather and calm winds to recover from the month ahead.

With gratitude,

Jack L. Roy

Principal

Sequoia/HS Online Options/PGS Partnership

Thursday, May 7 - SHS Spring Bazaar, 4:30-7:00 in the SHS Gym, Open to the Public.

Friday, May 8 - NO SHS DAYCARE.

Monday, May 11 - End of Term 7.

Tuesday, May 12 - Appointment Day, see schedule below. Senior Breakfast & NO Gr 12 Sno-Isle Classes.

Wednesday, May 13 - Start of Term 8.

Thursday, May 14 - Attendance Meeting, 9:30-10:00 in the Cafeteria.

Tuesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 21 - SBA Testing, 8:30-12:30. Gr 10 & some Gr 11 & 12 are Testing. Gr 9 & some Gr 11 DO NOT ATTEND until their Regularly Scheduled Per 5 & 6 classes. Gr 12 Non-testers, regular schedule. Please see detailed information below.

Wednesday, May 20 - SHS Drop-in New Family Information Session, 2:00-3:00.

Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL.

Tuesday, May 26 - Grad Tickets Available for Graduates to Pick-up in the Office, 10 per family.

Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 28 - SBA/WCAS Make-up Testing. Any student who missed testing, must take the make-up test.

Thursday, May 7 - WCAS Testing, 9:00-11:30. NO Gr 5 Lively CLASSES & Gr 9 Student, NO A.M. CLASSES. SHS Spring Bazaar, 4:30-7:00 in the Cafeteria.

Friday, May 8 - End of Yr Outdoor Ed Day Field Trip w/ Mrs. Bailey, Parent Drop-off/Pick-up at Cedar Springs Camp, 10:00-2:00. Play-n-Learn in PGS Gym, 10:00-12:30.

Wednesday, May 13 - PTSA Variety Show at EHS Little Theater, 6:00

Thursday, May 14 - PGS Open House, 4:30-6:30 in PGS Gym.

Friday, May 15 - Play-n-Learn in PGS Gym, 10:00-12:30.

Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, May 20th - ORF-iReady Testing, Gr 1 & 2. See Special Schedule Below.

Friday, May 22 - Middle School Art Class, Apex & Everett Art Tour w/ Mrs. Bailey, Parent Drop-off/Pick-up, 9:00-11:15. Play-n-Learn in PGS Gym, 10:00-12:30.

Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL.

Tuesday, May 26 - PTSA Meeting, 9:30 in the PGS Family Room.

Thursday, May 28 - Elementary Science Day & Picnic at Lively

There have been a number of changes within our staff in the month of April. We appreciate all of their time and many contributions to SHS/PGS/GOAL/HS Online programs. They will all be greatly missed!

At the beginning of this school year Aimee Leggett, our Art Teacher at Sequoia High School, was diagnosed with a rare cancer. Aimee had taken leave for this school year to seek treatment. On Sunday April 26, 2026, Aimee passed away at home surrounded by her family. Aimee was truly loved by the staff and students at Sequoia and the Art Department thrived under her leadership. Aimee will be greatly missed by all and we send our heartfelt condolences to her family and all who knew her.

Lina, our beloved Safety and Security Officer, left SHS/PGS/GOAL/HS Online on May 1st to take a job that better serves her family's needs at this time. It was an emotional good bye to a staff member who made it her mission to know the names of every student and parent that she possibly could and who took great pride in her work here at our schools. We appreciate all that she accomplished here on our campus. Best of luck in your new opportunity, Lina!

Scott Aitken, our CTE Business Electives and Digital Photography Teacher, who also generously serves as our SHS photographer, announced his retirement at the end of the current school year. Scott teaches a diverse number of classes here at SHS and he is leaving "big shoes to fill". Scott has also generously served as our SHS Graduation photographer for many years, giving of his own personal time, and has also willingly photographed so many of the SHS activities throughout the school year. Congratulations on your retirement, Scott! Staff and students alike will miss your presence here at SHS.

SHS Student Handbook

PGS Student Handbook

On May 6th, 2026, all Juniors and some Seniors will be taking the WA Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) assessment test at SHS from 8:15-11:30am in the cafeteria. All students must arrive by 8:15, regardless of the time they usually start their regular class day. This is a required state test and any student that does not attend on the day of testing will have to take a make-up test.

A ParentSquare post was sent out the week of April 27th and a text reminder will be sent to families of those students who are testing the night before the test on May 5th.

Student testing lists have been communicated to students numerous times and are posted around the school as reminders as well.

There will be an Appointment Day special schedule on Tuesday, May 12th. ALL students must attend Appointment Day to be registered for Term 8 classes. Absences can only be approved by the Principal. Please call the office at 425-385-5100 for absence excusal requests.

All students arrive at 9am, with release time based on Term 7 progress. Please see schedule below.
Grab-n-go lunch will still be available.

Click on Pic for Copy of the Calendar

Graduation will be here before we know it on Thursday, June 11th! Please click on the pic below for a link to your copy of the Graduation Information 2026 document. It has all the details regarding: times, places, yearbooks, cap-and-gowns, announcements, tickets and so much more for you and your student! This is a huge highlight for SHS every year and we can't wait to see you there.

If you haven't joined the PTSA yet, they would love to have you. Please join at this link.

This year's PTSA Team 2025/26

Abby Green - Co-President, Mary Fischer, Katie Peavey, Emily Yaw,

Angela Wiseman - Co-President, Rebecca Mbwilo

Thank you!

Want to join the fun and perform?

Click the link below or scan the QR code above.

PGS Variety Show Sign Up Link

Show will start at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 13 at the Everett High Little Theater.

Performers arrive at 5 pm.

Need a Table for Open House?

Does your student have something from home learning to display at Open House?

Email Megan at mslaker@everettsd.org to reserve a table.

Display Table Information (for families who requested a table)

Thank you for showcasing your student’s work at our Open House on Thursday, May 14!

• Bring your display items to the Gym between 11:35 AM and 2:15 PM on Thursday.

• Look for the table labeled with your name.

• Contact Megan as soon as possible if you have any special display needs.

• Please leave your display up until 6:15–6:30 PM so all guests can enjoy it.

• Afterward, clean your area and return your table to the back hallway.

Oral Reading Fluency/iReady Testing

IMPORTANT CLASS INFO:

Some classes will be canceled due to Oral Reading Fluency/iReady testing, May 18-20.

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday May 18,19 & 20, there will be no Mrs. Johnson classes due to ORF/iReady appointments.
• Wednesday, May 20, there will be no Mrs. Hinds classes due to ORF/iReady appointments.

• Thursday & Friday, May 21 & 22, there will be regular classes as scheduled.
• PLEASE NOTE: Mrs. Wight’s classes will still meet as usual.

For K, 1, 2 Parents: WATCH FOR a sign up for an ORF appt through Parent Square

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. Wight nominated Anna for exemplifying the Core Value of the Month, Diversity. Here's what she wrote about Anna…

"Port Gardner 8th grader Anna Avetisyan embodies our core value of diversity in both her actions and her attitude. She leads with inclusivity, ensuring that every student feels welcomed, valued, and heard. Whether collaborating in groups or participating in class discussions she creates space for all voices. She chooses to celebrate diverse perspectives in her studies: choosing to learn about Japanese-American artist Isamu Nogushi in art for example. She not only appreciates the richness of our diverse community but actively contributes to building a school culture where everyone belongs. We are proud to recognize her for representing the core value of diversity with such authenticity and heart."

Course Descriptions:

In Walk FITT 1, students will experience an increase in cardiorespiratory endurance, core strength, and stamina. These life-changing results will occur over a 12-week period of logging daily steps based on a personalized fitness plan which includes body weight movements to help facilitate a comprehensive approach to walking/step fitness along with a weekly increase in steps. Each student will be expected to track steps using their iPhone or Android step app of choice. Weekly log submissions along with Canvas module assignments are required.

In Walk FITT 2, students will develop a personalized fitness plan based on the number of steps they take a day, focused on their personal goals and log activity for 12 weeks. But before they do that, students will dive into the mechanics of muscles and flexibility. Additionally, students will work together with a group online to complete an ongoing project. This course will challenge students to improve their walk fitness. Tracking steps with a pedometer, weekly and consistent logging is required.