March 13, 2026

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2026!

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Every Voice, Every Story, Every Day!
Weekly Message from the Superintendent

March is a month defined by gaining speed and building momentum.

Over the last two weeks, our elementary schools hosted Read Across America events that featured a long and distinguished list of guest readers from around the district and city. On March 3 and 5, we held two String Night concerts showcasing hundreds of student musicians across the elementary, middle, and high school grades. This week, the Athletic Department held its Winter Sports Banquet, while the Everett High Theatre Company staged “The Lottery.” Next week, the Music Department will host two Spring Band Concerts, and the Department of English Learners is holding a district-wide Family Bilingual Literacy Night at the Keverian School.

And this is only the start of something great! Activity and energy will ramp up in the coming weeks and months as we fill our calendars with the celebratory events, performances, and awards ceremonies that lead up to the 2026 EHS Graduation.

As always, my thanks to the countless teachers and administrators who devote their time, energy, and expertise to overseeing the district’s wide array of extracurricular activities. My thanks to our custodial staff for making sure our buildings are ready to welcome families and guests. My thanks to the EHS TV Studio for recording our musical concerts, taking photographs, and sharing content on social media. My thanks to anyone who plays any part in shining a spotlight on our students.

Have a great weekend!

William D. Hart
Superintendent
Everett Public Schools

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Let’s Take a Closer Look …

Whittier School Grade 6 students recently learned how to use microscopes to examine a variety of samples, including pond water, muscle, and pollen. This activity allowed students to gain a better understanding of how living things are made of cells, the smallest unit of life. A shout out to Ms. Rachel Hughes for leading this engaging science lesson!

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Everything Starts with Reading

The Lafayette School held a Read Across America Spirit Week from March 2-6, including Book Character Day to wrap up the five days of events and programming. Thanks to the Lafayette teaching team for leading the educational and enjoyable week for students across all grades. Above, Grade 4 teachers — Back row (L-R): Kourtney Medeiros, Alyssa Karon, Janae Lunde, Kristin Lanzi, Charles Reitz, and John Sacco. Front row (L-R): Lindsey Vargas, Brooke McCarthy, and Katie Vadala.

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Interested in Hosting a Pre-Practicum/Practicum Student?

Several local colleges and universities want Everett teachers to host student teachers during the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking staff interested in supervising pre-practicum, practicum, or field-based placements.

To host a pre-practicum or practicum student, you must hold an initial or professional teaching license and have at least three years of teaching experience.

If you're interested, please complete THIS FORM by Monday, March 23, 2026. Questions? Please contact Kerri O’Donnell at [email protected].

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SEI Endorsement

We are pleased to share that grant funding has been secured to offer an SEI course for a cohort of up to 30 EPS educators this spring. Priority will be given to staff who need the SEI endorsement for licensure purposes. Remaining seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Details
Dates:
April 2, 9, 16, and 30
May 7, 14, 21, and 28
June 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, and 25

Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

Format: Synchronous, virtual

If you are interested in participating, please register here.

Registration will close on Friday, March 20. Due to the limited number of seats and the upcoming start date, we encourage interested staff to register as soon as possible.

Questions? Please contact Kerri O’Donnell at [email protected].

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