As we prepare for the new school year, it’s time to make sure your student’s tech is up to date and ready to go. This issue covers important updates to district laptops—including the Windows 11 upgrade, device care agreements, student password resets, and WiFi improvements across all schools. A few quick steps now will help ensure a smooth start on day one!

Students in the Mukilteo School District have access to laptop computers and other devices for learning! Secondary students in grades 6-12 check out and transport their laptops between school and home. Elementary students will have access to laptops in their classroom to use throughout the day. While Elementary laptops will remain at school most of the time, there may be instances when Elementary students will take their laptops home.

The purpose is to increase access and ensure that each student has a device readily available to support their learning. It is essential to note that while students will have immediate access to laptops, it does not mean that teachers will use them 100 percent of the time for instructional purposes.

Parents and guardians, please take a moment to complete the annual Student Technology Use and Care Acknowledgement form today.

Thanks to our incredible technology team and support from the 2020 bond, wireless connections for student learning have been modernized districtwide. This means faster, more reliable internet access in classrooms, empowering students and educators to engage with digital tools seamlessly. Whether it's accessing online curriculum, collaborating on projects, or participating in virtual learning experiences, these upgrades ensure that technology supports teaching and learning.

We’re grateful to our technology team for working behind the scenes all summer to make this happen, and we’re excited about what it means for your child’s learning this year.

All district laptops, including those for middle and high school students are now ready to receive the Windows 11 upgrade.

Before school starts, please have your student restart their device, plug it in to power, and leave it on for a few days so the update finishes smoothly.

You will know that the device has been upgraded when your background looks like the blue "swirly" screen shown above.

As shared last week, all student passwords were reset to their default settings yesterday. Each family received a personalized message through ParentSquare with instructions on how to access their child's account.

Students in grades 3–12 will be required to change their password from the default the next time they log in. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to your child’s school.

We know how important technology is for learning, and we appreciate your support in helping students care for their district-issued devices. Just like with textbooks and library materials, students are expected to keep their laptops and other equipment in good condition.

If a device is lost, damaged, or intentionally vandalized, a fine may be issued based on district guidelines outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and School Board Policy 3520 and Procedure 3520P.

The Student Computer Care Guidelines has great information about how we work together to keep technology in great shape!

Sign ups for fall middle and high school sports are now open. Check your school website for more information. Students must be cleared through their athletic department prior to the start of the season in order to be eligible to participate. 

Students can register through the online program – Final Forms

August 22: Join us for the 2025 Back-to-School Fair at Mariner High School from 4-6:30 p.m. Free vaccines, oral health checks, heart checks, haircuts, backpacks, and more.  

August 25: Elementary school class lists will be visible late morning.

August 29: Middle and high school will be visible after 4 pm.

Class lists will be visible through Family Access.

August 25: Bus routes will be visible in Family Access.

September 2: First day for grades 6-9 

September 3: First day for grades 7, 8 and 10-12 (all middle and high school students attend) 

September 4: First day for grades 1-5 (preschool and kindergarten conferences continue) 

September 5: First day for kindergarteners 

September 8: First day for preschool, ECEAP and Community-Based Transition Center (CBTC)