As students returned from distance learning and a variety of experiences and circumstances at home, we saw an increase in behavior issues at school. While those initial behavior trends have started …

You might remember reading or hearing last year that Mukilteo School District had to make significant budget reductions. Our district and many other districts are still experiencing several factors …

About this time last year, the school district launched its first strategic plan in about 20 years. After over a year of gathering feedback from students, staff, families, and community members, and …

Back-to-school is always an exciting time for students, families, and staff. This fall, some students and staff are settling into newly renovated school buildings that were completed this summer. …

In past columns, I’ve shared a lot of nuts and bolts about the Mukilteo School District: COVID-related updates, bond progress, the district’s Strategic Plan launch, and several entries about the …

The last couple of months, I’ve shared with you the district’s budget situation. As we’ve gathered more information about the current year’s budget needs and closer estimates of student …

Last month, I shared with you the budget challenges Mukilteo and other school districts around the state are experiencing. The district must cut $20 to $25 million from the budget for the next school …

Mukilteo School District and many other school districts in our state are experiencing significant budget concerns. There are several causes leading to this “perfect storm” of funding …

January is School Board Recognition Month, so naturally we are expressing gratitude for our school board. However, our appreciation for the board’s work goes far beyond an annual recognition. …

In September I shared with you that we have been gathering input from staff, students, families, and community partners over the past year to develop a strategic plan, something Mukilteo School …

There is a lot I’m thankful for this time of year. Seeing so many student and staff efforts to support our community through food, gift, and clothing drives always reminds me what is important. A …

Jacob is a fourth-grade student this year and loves his new teacher. He is doing well in class, but is missing a few foundational concepts in math. He is struggling to understand fractions, a concept …