District News
September, 2024
A message from the superintendent
Please remember to vote and turn in your ballot by February 10
Dear Everett Public Schools community,
I want to remind our community to please vote and turn in your ballot by February 10. Due to recent changes with the United States Postal Service, we encourage voters to use an official ballot drop box. Ballots must be postmarked or dropped in a ballot box by 8 p.m. on February 10 to be counted. Ballots mailed within one week of Election Day may not be postmarked in time. You can find a location near you by visiting the Snohomish County website.
Everett Public Schools has two measures on the ballot: a School Construction Bond and a renewal Education Levy. You can learn more about the measures at https://www.everettsd.org/Bond-Levy-2026.
Over the past several months, I have attended many community meetings, school visits, and Let’s Connect events focused on these measures. Thank you to everyone who took time to attend, ask questions, and share perspectives. I appreciate the thoughtful and honest conversations we have had, and I am grateful for the chance to listen and learn from families, staff, students, and community members across our district.
Public engagement has been central to this process. Since last spring, district staff have shared information through school meetings, community presentations, mailers, videos, and our website. Our goal is to give voters clear, factual information about what the bond and levy include, how school funding works, and how these measures affect students and staff each day.
I also want to extend a sincere thank you to the members of the bond planning committee. This group included parents, students, educators, and community members who volunteered many hours to study facility conditions, review enrollment trends, and consider long-term needs across the district. Their work helped shape the proposal that was ultimately brought forward to the School Board. I appreciate their commitment to a careful, transparent process.
Again, please vote by February 10.
Be safe and be well,
Dr. Ian B. Saltzman
Superintendent
National School Counseling Week
The week of February 2 to 6 is National School Counseling Week and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Thank you, counselors!
Calendar reminders
- February 6, report cards will be available online in Synergy and mailed. If you have questions about your student's report card, please do not hesitate to contact their teacher.
- February 16 - 20 is mid-winter break.
Inclement weather Parent University
As winter weather approaches, we know families have questions about how school delays or closures are decided. In this video, Everett Public Schools leaders walk families through our inclement weather decision-making process and the careful steps we take to keep students, staff, and families safe.
The video explains how we:
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Monitor weather forecasts using trusted sources
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Coordinate across departments and with neighboring districts
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Conduct early-morning, on-the-ground road assessments across five district regions
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Communicate decisions as early as possible through ParentSquare, our website, social media, and local news outlets
Safety is always our top priority, and these decisions are never taken lightly. We also recognize that conditions can vary across neighborhoods, and families may make different choices based on their circumstances.
State releases latest report card for schools and districts
Every year, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) publishes a report card for each district and each school within the district. The 2024-25 data can be accessed on the OSPI website.
To review the data for the school district or a school, start typing in the name and a drop box will appear with choices. Select your choice to view the report card. You can optionally select ‘See all schools and districts’ and navigate to the district or school you want to select.
Resources and assistance for students and families
The district’s main webpage has an icon, “report/assistance,” with resources and assistance for students and families on:
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Support
- Eating Disorder Help
- Substance Abuse Help
- Report Safety Concerns
- Report Harassment
- Substance Abuse Trends
- Overdose Symptoms and Prevention
- Safe Storage of Medication
- Safe Storage of Firearms
Join us at the CTE Fair February 9
Family support drives student success and the CTE Fair shows you exactly how to help your child thrive! Explore the programs, skills, and pathways that prepare students for high school, careers, and beyond.
Is your student going into grade 7, 8 or 9 for the 2026-27 school year? Bring them to the CTE Fair to help them find their career path.
February 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Resource Center. RSVP here.
Annual Kindergarten Kick-Off Webinar
Will your child be 5 years old by midnight on August 31?
Enrollment for kindergarten opens on Monday, March 2!
Join us for the EPS Annual Kindergarten Kick-Off Webinar to learn about kindergarten enrollment, Everett Ready, EPS choice programs, Special Services, and other information.
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 6 to 7 pm
- Link to the webinar: https://everettsd.zoom.us/j/85493003155
Visit www.everettsd.org/kindergarten for additional information and updates.
Expand your summer!
Students in grades 8-11 interested in career exploration, mentorship, and internships may apply! Deadline to apply is March 31.
Everett Career Link is a partnership between Everett Public Schools, Snohomish STEM, the City of Everett, and regional employers designed to offer students the opportunity to "learn before they earn" by showing what it is like to work in a specific job environment, and providing high school credit to students.
High school internships, mentorships and career exploratory experiences support the vitality of the region by providing students with the opportunity to access knowledge of pathways to fulfilling careers, while at the same time providing employers the opportunity to address workforce needs by working with potential future employees.
High School and Middle School Summer Academy
Registration for the Everett Public Schools High School and Middle School Summer Academy begins on Monday, March 9.
High School Summer Academy includes district-facilitated credit recovery courses and credit advancement opportunities. In addition, career exploration, mentorship, and internships are available through Everett Career Link.
The Middle School Summer Academy focuses on exciting and engaging math and English Language Arts content for current 5th through 7th-grade students. Academic lessons include math problem-solving and foundational skills, as well as literature through close reading and novel studies, to help students build the skills needed for the next year.
High School and Middle School Summer Academy classes are located at Eisenhower Middle School and will be held from July 6 to 24, 2026. In-person summer programming is free to in-district students. Transportation and meals are provided.
In addition to in-person programming, online classes for high school students are hosted through High School Online Summer Academy. Online courses are scheduled from June 22 to July 30, 2026. Tuition is $350 per class for in-district students and $450 per class for out-of-district students. Scholarships are available based on need.
For more information or to register for classes, please visit the website.
Attend The Big Give Showdown!
The Everett Public Schools Foundation invites you to The Big Give Showdown, a night of food, fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy celebrating the incredible work happening across our schools.
Join us for a community pre-game experience from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring classroom grant showcases, interactive activities, food trucks, and raffles.
Then cheer on your school’s team as all 27 schools compete in a lively game-show challenge for the coveted Everett Cup starting at 7 p.m.
Everett Public Schools makes the Advanced Placement honor roll
Everett Public Schools is proud to share that the College Board has named Cascade High School, Everett High School, and Jackson High School to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. Cascade and Everett high schools earned the Bronze distinction, while Jackson High School earned the Gold distinction.
