MOUNT VERNON — At lunchtime Thursday, Mount Vernon High School hosted something of a celebration.
Education
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited the Sedro-Woolley School District on Wednesday to talk with Superintendent Miriam Mickelson about federal COVID-19 relief funds and a new federal grant benefitting the district.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray visited Skagit Valley College on Tuesday to talk about the push to make community colleges free nationwide.
When planning lunches for the Sedro-Woolley School District’s recent summer school program, Food Services Director Allison Johnston didn’t know she would end up missing one of her planned key ingredients: apples.
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Christian School is unable to use two portable classrooms it installed in July to address growing enrollment because it lacks the required permits from the city of Mount Vernon.
BURLINGTON — After arriving Wednesday for her first day of school a few minutes before her classmates, Angelina Meza meticulously helped her teacher place lines on the floor 3 feet apart to encourage social distancing.
CONWAY — With COVID-19 still looming, the new school year started Monday in Skagit County.
MOUNT VERNON — When high school freshmen start school Wednesday in Mount Vernon, some will do so a few blocks from the high school campus at the former Lincoln Elementary School.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
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MOUNT VERNON — For many, the past 18 months have been difficult.
The Anacortes and Burlington-Edison school boards passed their school districts’ budgets Thursday night for the 2021-2022 school year.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — As students prepare to begin another school year with COVID-19 looming over them, school districts have been trying to find as many ways as possible to get back to normal.
About 18 months after first shutting their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in Skagit County are preparing to reopen their doors full time to students.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon School Board meeting was switched to online only Wednesday after a person attending the meeting declined to abide by a mask mandate.
On the heels of Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement Wednesday that staff in schools statewide must get vaccinated against COVID-19, small groups throughout the county took part in planned rallies decrying Inslee’s mask mandate for schools.
LA CONNER — Sports and education have been a big part of Mikki Gifford's professional and personal life.
A local program that teaches students about healthy food and gives them access to such food will be able to expand after securing a new grant.
About 18 months after first shutting their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in Skagit County are preparing to reopen their doors full time to students.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — A Cascades Job Corps favorite program is returning to campus.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
Meredith McIlmoyle and Celese Stevens are leading the primary race for a position on the Anacortes School Board.
Sedro-Woolley School Board member Enrique Lopez-Cisneros was the leader to retain his seat when the first round of primary election results were released Tuesday night.
Ed Bradel and Paul Rogge are leading in the race for a seat on the Concrete School Board, according to initial primary election results.
LA CONNER — Before they head back to their classrooms for in-person learning this fall, about 80 students in the La Conner School District have been on campus for some summer learning.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — At Mount Baker Middle School this summer, students have been hard at work as engineers — building walls and learning about weights, pulleys and pressure.
The Concrete and La Conner school boards on Monday night approved the 2021-2022 budgets for their school districts.
LA CONNER — The La Conner School District mascot will remain the Braves.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Miriam Mickelson learned to speak English by watching American TV shows in her home country of the Philippines.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon School Board approved Wednesday the school district’s 2021-22 budget, which will see the district continuing to make good on a goal to enhance equity throughout its schools.
CONWAY — The Conway School Board approved Monday evening the school district’s budget for the 2021-2022 school year.
GRANT AWARDED
LA CONNER — In his first three weeks on the job, La Conner School District Superintendent Will Nelson has set the bar high, especially for himself.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
CONCRETE — In an effort to keep elk from continuing to damage its sports fields, the Concrete School District has partnered with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to put up special fencing.
CONCRETE — The Concrete School District is seeking to fill a vacant position on its school board.
MOUNT VERNON — For older foster children, instability in housing and schooling can make it difficult to know what path to follow, particularly when it comes to higher education.
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: A LaVenture Middle School paraeducator has been named the classified employee of the year for the region served by Northwest Educational Service District 189.
BOW — Even in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County had to keep their doors open, often going into overdrive to make sure the needs of the families they serve were met.
CONCRETE — Three people are running to fill a vacant seat on the Concrete School Board.
CONCRETE — Concrete High School is getting a new principal — one who’s familiar with the school and the community.
LA CONNER — Due to low enrollment, the La Conner School District has canceled its 2021-2022 preschool program.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT: The La Conner School District will introduce new Superintendent Will Nelson on Wednesday in a virtual town hall.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — Skagit Valley College broke ground Wednesday on a new early learning and child care center that has been seven years in the making.
LA CONNER — The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and the La Conner School District have a long shared history, with generations of students from both sides of the Swinomish Channel having graduated from high school as La Conner Braves.
MOUNT VERNON — A well-established program at Skagit Valley College is in the midst of a renaissance.
LA CONNER TEACHER HONORED: A La Conner Elementary School teacher has received a 2021 Ellison Education Grant.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some districts are holding their school board meetings electronically, while others are holding them in a combination of in person and online. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — One student picked a calliope hummingbird; another decided on a fuzzy-horned bumblebee.
