School News

With the presidential election in full-swing, immigration is a topic that adults all over the country are arguing about. Local schools, lead by SoundviewSchool, are taking the timely topic as an opportunity to educate students on conflict resolution.

Sixteen Mukilteo teachers were among the 945 teachers statewide who earned the honor of being a National Board Certified teacher. The school district now has 79 teachers with the certification.

Get help applying for financial aid for college at workshops Jan. 26 in Monroe and Jan. 28 in Everett.

During its meeting on Dec. 12, the Mukilteo School Board did the following.

Learn about Everett Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technician School and careers in aviation maintenance at an information session at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8.

Laurie Levine, drama teacher at Kamiak High School, was recently named a member of the Washington State Thespians Hall of Fame for her contributions to theater education.

Learn about Everett Community College's Aviation Maintenance Technician School and careers in aviation maintenance at an information session at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center is seeking volunteers who can offer two or more hours per week to assist adults learning reading, writing, English speaking and basic math.

Everett Community College has been named a “Military Friendly School,” ranking it among the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools serving active duty military personal, veterans and military families.

During its meeting on Sept. 26, the Mukilteo School Board did the following:

A total of 33 school district employees are either retiring at the end of the school year or retired since school ended a year ago. They all deserve a huge thank you for their many years of service to the children in our community.

The following is a recap of the Mukilteo School Board meeting on April 25:

The Mukilteo School District wants to know what parents think about their child’s school.

The Mukilteo Schools Foundation is again able to offer $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from each of the Mukilteo School District's high schools – Mariner, Kamiak and ACES.

The Mukilteo Way Garden Club is pleased to announce it is again offering a $500 scholarship in the horticulture field to be used for academic classes at Edmonds Community College.

Overcrowded classrooms will cause nine Mukilteo schools to limit new admissions next year to just those students who live within the school district boundary.

The Mukilteo School District is again facing the need to make significant spending cuts as it prepares its operating budget for the 2011-12 school year. To help in that process, the district is conducting a survey of parents, the community and staff members to get ideas for how to reduce spending while also maintaining a solid educational program for students.

Everett Community College is joining the national Achieving the Dream project and will receive a $250,000 grant to increase the number of students who stay enrolled and graduate.

The Mukilteo Education Association is offering four one-time $1,000 scholarships this year to qualified students from Mariner, ACES or Kamiak high schools.

Learn about the High Performance Management Certificate program offered through Everett Community College’s Corporate & Continuing Education Center at an information session 6-7 p.m. March 23 at the center, 2333 Seaway Blvd. in Everett.