SHS/PGS Principal's Newsletter

As we begin to move toward the spring season, I want to take a moment to recognize the continued resilience, growth, and determination our students show every day. Spring will be an important and exciting time at Sequoia — a season filled with milestones, opportunities to demonstrate learning, and celebrations of progress both big and small. I’m proud of the way our students support one another, stay engaged, and keep moving forward toward their individual goals.

We also look forward to winter break February 16-20, which provides a well-deserved pause and a chance to recharge. We hope this time allows students and families to rest, reflect, and return refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year.

Finally, graduation is on the horizon, and we are excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. Each graduate’s path is unique, and reaching this milestone represents persistence, courage, and hard work. More details about ceremony dates and requirements will be shared soon, and we look forward to honoring this important accomplishment together.

Thank you for being part of our school community and for continuing to make it a place of support, respect, and opportunity. Spring is a season of renewal — and we are excited for what’s ahead.

Please remember to submit your ballots by the 10th of February.

With gratitude,

Jack L. Roy

Principal

Sequoia/HS Online Options/PGS Partnership

Tuesday, February 3 - Domestic Violence Services Table in Cafeteria at Lunch

Thursday, February 5 - Student Voices Field Trip in Olympia, Bus at EHS 6:00am - 5:00pm

Monday-Friday, February 9-13 - Education Support Professionals Week

Wednesday, February 11 - SHS New Family Drop-in Meeting, 2:00-3:00

Friday, February 13 - Empower to Lead Field Trip, Bus at SHS 7:15-12:00

Monday - Friday, February 16-20 - President's Day & Mid-Winter Break. No School.

Wednesday, February 25 - PTSA Meeting 9:30 in PGS Family Room & SHS New Family Drop-in Meeting, 2:00-3:00

Monday, February 2 - PGS New Families Class #1, 12:15-1:15

Monday-Friday, February 2-6 - School Counselor Appreciation Week

Tuesday, February 3-5 - Oral Reading Fluency Testing, Gr 1 & 2. No Classes for Celeste.

Thursday, February 5 - Classes at Lively Begin & Progress Reports Due

Monday, February 9 - PGS New Families Class #2, 12:15-1:15

Monday-Friday, February 9-13 - Education Support Professionals Week

Tuesday, February 10 - PTSA Sponsored Pickleball Gr 3 & Up Begins, 2:30 in PGS Gym

Wednesday, February 11 - PTSA PGS Valentine's Day Party, 2:15 in PGS Gym

Friday, February 13 - Last for Advisors to Add/Drop Classes & Overall Progress Evaluations

Monday - Friday, February 16-20 - President's Day & Mid-Winter Break. No School.

Monday, February 23 - PGS New Families Class #1, 12:15-1:15

Tuesday, February 24 - PTSA Sponsored Pickleball Gr 3 & Up, 2:30 in PGS Gym

Wednesday, February 25 - PGS Group Picture Day📸& PTSA Meeting 9:30 in PGS Family Room

SHS Counseling Intern, Ireny Youseff. SHS Senior Counselor, Liz Lahti.

SHS/PGS Counselor, Autumn Slater

Our School Resource Officers and Campus Security Officers play an essential role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment. February 15, 2026, is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. We encourage everyone to take a moment to thank our School Resource Officer(s) and Campus Security Officer(s) for their dedication and service. A kind word or note of appreciation is a meaningful way to show how much their efforts are valued.

We are grateful for their service and continued commitment to our school community.

Thank you, Lina! We appreciate all you do for all programs on our campus!

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:

• Monitor weather forecasts using trusted sources

• Coordinate across departments and with neighboring districts

• Conduct early-morning, on-the-ground road assessments across five district regions

• Communicate decisions as early as possible through ParentSquare, our website, social media, and local news outlets

How we notify families and staff

• Email
• Text
• Voice message (if no text message is received)
• Push notification (if you have the ParentSquare app)
• District social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)
• District and school websites
• Local radio and TV news

In rare cases, emergency conditions may require an early dismissal. Families will be notified via the same methods listed above. Authorized individuals (listed on the school emergency form) may pick up students if needed. School staff will stay on site until all students are safely picked up.

SHS Student Handbook & SHS Website

PGS Student Handbook & PGS Website

Click on the picture below for a link to the Facebook post!

Mark Your Calendars!

Everett Public Schools Foundation invites you to The Big Give Showdown, a night of fun, friendly competition, food trucks (prices will vary), and philanthropy celebrating the incredible work happening across our schools.

Join us for a community pre-game from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring classroom grant showcases, interactive activities, food trucks, and raffles. Then cheer on your school’s team as they compete in a lively game-show challenge for the coveted Everett Cup starting at 7 p.m.

Families are encouraged to attend the event that your student's school will be competing!

Term 5 ends Tuesday, March 3rd and Appointment Day to schedule classes for Term 6 is Wednesday, March 4th. There will be a special Appointment Day Schedule that day, and release time is dependent on a student's status on their Term 5 classes. Term 6 begins Thursday, March 5th.

Students are scheduled and dismissed according to this rubric:

1. Met Progress - students passed at least 3 scheduled classes.
2. Limited Progress - students have incompletes on some assignments and have only passed 2 classes. Must stay later to work on those assignments.
3. Unsatisfactory Progress - students have passed fewer than 2 classes in a term. Must stay to work on assignments and complete an intervention plan with their advisor.

Please note: Term 6 Master Schedule of classes is still not in final draft form. A copy of the master schedule will be available the week of February 23rd.

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!

PTSA is sponsoring a spring session of afterschool Pickleball club on Tuesdays for students 3rd grade and up starting Tuesday, February 10th at 2:30.

Thank you to our volunteers for helping out to make this possible for our students!

PGS students and families voted on a name for their mascot last month and the winner is: FLURRY!

Also, thank you to parent and PTSA co-president, Rebecca Mbwilo, for donating the nearly life-size tiger. PGS will enjoy this for many years to come!

Group photos will be sent home complimentary. One per student per family.

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.