UPDATE - 6:34 AM: This morning, school and district administration met with school staff. The safety of students is our top priority and staff has been reminded to be extra vigilant. School will run on a normal schedule, and Marysville Pilchuck will have extra police and staff presence as students arrive and throughout the day. If you choose to keep your child home today, please make sure to call the attendance line at 360-965-2001. Absences will be excused.
Safety Notification, 4:10 PM: On Tuesday, September 25, at approximately 2:30 p.m., school administration became aware of a handwritten message on a bathroom wall at Marysville Pilchuck High School. The message stated that there would be a shooting on Thursday. We take all information of this nature seriously and our staff immediately put a safety plan in motion. We notified the Marysville Police Department and out of an abundance of caution we felt it important to notify our families. We continue to work with law enforcement in our decision-making process and plan to operate school on a normal schedule tomorrow. Parents and students will be notified of any changes. Please know that safety is our top priority. We will take all precautions to keep all students and staff safe. Read the complete letter at https://goo.gl/z6eqSJ
Hey there, Marysville senior residents age 65 or older! Have you applied for your Gold Card yet? The #MSD25 Senior Gold Card allows access to all home sporting events, plays, and other school activities. Go for the gold and thank you for your commitment to our schools and the Marysville Tulalip community! Learn more and apply at https://goo.gl/rXmjpt
“The Washington State Science Standards have really improved the engagement for our students. When you go into a science classroom, you see kids collaborating, working in groups, and really using their hands and their minds as their working together to solve problems.” Stephanie Clark, Principal Cedarcrest Middle School.
It's that time of the year again! MPHS hosted their Little Tommies Cheer Camp last week & the MGHS Lil' Chargers Camp takes place TONIGHT! Thanks to the cheer squads from both schools for sharing the excitement around fall sports with our littlest students!
"Nathan Weller, 17, is a senior at Marysville Getchell High School in the BioMed Academy. His favorite class is band, and he hopes to someday be a high school music teacher. He also competes in Hi-Q and takes Advanced Placement classes." Learn more about this #MSD25 Super Kid at https://goo.gl/vxDxuw via Everett Herald
"A member of Marysville Pilchuck High School’s class of 2010, he continued his education with the 18-21 program, earning his diploma in 2012. Earlier this month, he started his part-time job." https://goo.gl/kUwyPg via The Everett Herald
Mark your calendars for the 2018 Berry Bowl and Oktoberfest event! The #Chargers and the #Tomahawks will face off at this fun, neighborly competition and community food fest! Find game dates, times and updates for all fall sports events at www.wescoathletics.com
UPDATE: 10:50: Earlier police activity in area has been resolved and streets are open.
8:27 AM: 51st Ave is closed between 92nd St and 97th St due to police activity in the area. There is no threat to students or schools, however buses in this area will be rerouted. For students in this neighborhood walking to Pinewood or Cascade elementary schools, there will be a bus located at the corner of 92nd and 51st to transport students to both schools. At this time, it is expected for schools to operate on a normal schedule. We will provide updates as they become available.
51st Ave is closed between 92nd St and 97th St due to police activity in the area. There is no threat to students or schools, however buses in this area will be rerouted. For students in this neighborhood walking to Pinewood or Cascade elementary schools, there will be a bus located at the corner of 92nd and 51st to transport students to both schools.
At this time, it is expected for schools to operate on a normal schedule. We will provide updates as they become available.
"Last week, 54 fifth-grade students from the Marysville Cooperative Education Partnership at Marshall Elementary lived in dormitories and learned about engineering at the University of Washington. The grant-funded Engineering Week started three years ago to help teachers gain more expertise in engineering, but grew into an event that includes students and parents, too. It took place during the first full week of school for the Marysville students, but before UW students started classes." Read more at https://goo.gl/1FXXE8
Hey students and families! Remember that if you or someone you know is being harassed, intimidated or bullied, you can report it using Safe Schools. Reports can be anonymous and there are several ways to do it - call, text, email or report online at msvl-wa.safeschoolsalert.com. Join #MSD25 as we work together to provide all kids with a kind, safe, and bully-free school environment.
Chances are your child will need to miss a few days of school this year. While some absences might seem more excusable, the impact is actually the same whether your child is sick, ditching or taking a family trip. Any absence makes it harder for your child to keep up with the everyday classroom learning that is needed to grow and succeed. Some absences are unavoidable; but too many will make your child fall behind and they might not be able to catch up. Save absences for when it is absolutely necessary and make sure they are in #SchoolEveryDay!
A power outage at Marysville Pilchuck High School and surrounding neighborhoods occurred this morning from about 7:50-8:20 am. Power is now restored and school is operating on a normal schedule. PUD is investigating the cause of the outage.
Walk and Bike to School Day is Wednesday, October 10! When walking or biking, children and families get to appreciate things they don’t notice while driving—listening to the sounds of the neighborhood, seeing friends and neighbors and feeling connected with their community. Parents, children and friends can enjoy one another’s company without the usual distractions. Learn how you can celebrate the day and organize events at your school by visiting: www.walkbiketoschool.org
"It is easy to get discouraged or defeated when our plans change - when things don’t go the way we anticipated. Learn to be flexible but never stop striving to reach your goals. Stay encouraged and know that everything will come together the way it is meant to." - #MSD25 Homegrown Hero, Alexys Michel. Read more at bit.ly/HomegrownHeroes
"Longtime special education teacher Debbie Whitfield said another big thing is a 'calm down area' in every class. It’s part of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports the district has been using for a while, but now it’s consistent in every class" via The Marysville Globe at https://goo.gl/rZAg9C
Mark your calendars for the 2018 Berry Bowl and Oktoberfest event! The #Chargers and the #Tomahawks will face off at this fun, neighborly competition and community food fest! Find game dates, times and updates for all fall sports events at www.wescoathletics.com
Did you know? Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in
September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Make school #AttendanceEveryDay a priority in your family!
The next meeting of the MSD25 Board of Directors is this coming Monday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Service Center Board Room! The complete agenda is available at https://goo.gl/FEGS8a. We hope to see you there!
“I like doing the science projects because you learn a little more when you’re actually doing it yourself.” Angelica 6th grader, Cedarcrest Middle School
