Family newsletter - movie night, meal survey, preparing for weather-related impacts, and more!

On Oct. 25, 2024, President Joe Biden formally apologized for the 150 years of Indian boarding schools. For many, the history and legacy of these boarding schools is little understood. For too many years, these important stories were not taught in our schools. Thanks to the advocacy of the 29 federally recognized Indigenous Nations in Washington state and the dedication of educators, these histories are increasingly covered in our schools.

As part of the Mukilteo School District’s Native American Heritage Month events and in partnership with the Indigenous Families Committee, we are inviting students, staff, families, and community members to a night of learning and to deepen our understanding of Indian Boarding Schools.  

The event is free and will be held Nov. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Teaching and Learning Center, room 134 (9600 Sharon Dr, behind Explorer Middle School). The evening will include a screening of the documentary Unspoken: America’s Native American Boarding Schools, followed by a discussion with local educators and members of the Mukilteo School District’s Indigenous Family Committee. No sign up needed.

Please take a minute to answer eight quick questions about the student meal quality and service! This survey is for students and families and is available in English and Spanish. Your responses provide important feedback to the Nutrition Services team and helps with future choices. Thank you. 

Sometimes weather this time of year can cause school to be delayed or cancelled. Bus routes can also be affected by unsafe travel conditions. The announcement of a school closure or delay is usually made early in the morning. All authorized parents and guardians will receive a ParentSquare message if school is closed or delayed. If you have a mobile phone number on file with your child's school, you should also receive a text message. 

Updated school closure and delay information will also be posted on the school district’s website, on the FlashAlert website, and the district Facebook page and Instagram page. The district will let families know if bus routes are limited, but please review your child’s alternate route before then so you can plan accordingly. The alternate bus routes are listed on the transportation website. 

If school is canceled, the school day will be made up later in the year.

If your family could use some help with holiday gifts this year and qualify for assistance, there are many community resources that support such needs. One organization, Christmas House, provides gift shopping for qualifying families.

To learn more, please visit the Christmas House website. They provide information in English, Spanish, Ukrainian and Russian. A qualification letter can be requested from your student's school family engagement liaison or the nutrition services department if you need one.

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1244), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.