News & Announcements

Message from Superintendent Kent Kultgen regarding the results from the February 2026 election.

Spring Into Kindergarten will be held on Thursday, March 5, from 4-6:30 p.m. at district elementary schools. All 2026–2027 kindergarten families and students are highly encouraged to attend. Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/kindergarten.

We’re excited to share that beginning this school year, elementary schools in the Snohomish School District will be using a newly designed report card. The updated report card simplifies grading so it’s easier to understand a child’s progress toward grade-level standards.

At its October 22 meeting, the Snohomish School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to place two replacement levies on the February 10, 2026, ballot - the Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy and the Replacement Levy for Technology, Safety, and Facility Improvements.

These are not new taxes. These measures would replace the current levies approved by voters in 2022, which expire at the end of 2026. Local levies help bridge the gap between what the state funds and what it actually costs to educate Snohomish students - supporting staffing, classroom programs, technology, safety, activities, and facility improvements that benefit every student, every day. More information about both ballot measures is available at www.sno.wednet.edu/2026levies.

We want to share an early update about the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school year calendars. We recognize how important advance notice is for family planning, and we appreciate your flexibility. The proposed start and end dates and other key breaks for both school years are outlined here.

The 2025-2026 Kids in the Kitchen/Jr. Chef Competition is back and is open to all Snohomish School District 4th - 6th grade students. Students are invited to submit recipes for their favorite after-school snacks. The recipes, which must be submitted by Friday, December 19, do not have to be original.

Inclement and winter weather is just around the corner. Are you ready? Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/weather.

Thanks to all those who joined us at our October 20 Connected Conversations - Connected and Protected: Navigating the Digital Age with international author and speaker Katherine Martinko. Click here to watch the recorded presentation.

Human Growth and Development is taught each year during 5th and 6th grade and Sexual Health will be taught in 7th, 8th and 9th grade. Families are invited to attend a Tuesday, November 18, webinar to learn about the health standards, activities and resources that will be used to teach each of the topics, and the opt-out process. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/healtheducation to learn more.

Being in school on time, all day, every day makes a big difference for student success. Starting as early as kindergarten, consistent attendance helps children build strong learning habits, stay connected with their peers, and stay on track toward high school graduation.

The referral window now for the district's Elementary K-3 Highly Capable Program is now open. To be considered for K-3 Highly Capable Program services, forms must be submitted through ParentSquare or a hardcopy of the forms returned to your home school by Wednesday, November 5.

Join Superintendent Kent Kultgen on Wednesday, September 17, from 9-10 a.m. for Coffee & Conversation. Learn more at www.sno.wednet.edu/coffee.

With the new school year underway, our Meet the District Staff spotlights are shining once again for 2025-2026! Throughout the school year and weeks and months ahead, you’ll get to meet some of the amazing educators and staff who help make Snohomish School District such a special place to learn and grow. New spotlights will be shining all school year ... so keep watching!

Snohomish School District participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program sponsored by the USDA. All families who meet federal income eligibility may apply for meal benefits and can access additional district and community benefits with this annual eligibility. Any family is encouraged to apply to receive these benefits if you think your household will qualify. Free/reduced meal applications for the 2025-2026 school year are currently available online and in paper form. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/freereducedmeals to learn more.

The school’s meet the teacher event will be held on Thursday, August 28. Students will be able to meet their teachers, locate their classrooms and put away their school supplies.

For students in 7th grade, the Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry. If your child is 10 years old and already received this booster, their immunizations are complete. The middle school nurse may need medical verification when this vaccine was given. If your child receives this booster anytime between now and the start of next school year, please bring the record to the school nurse. It is good to keep a copy of immunizations for your records.

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