Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center
“I’m taking a computers, servers and networking class. I’m learning to troubleshoot. It’s harder than other classes, but I’m learning a lot.”
Sam Roe,
11th grade
Sultan board gets veteran to fill seat
A former Sultan School Board member has returned to fill a vacant seat.
Russ Sumpter, 40, fills the District 1 seat after Sholine Ravensberg decided not to run for another term in the November election, and no one filed to take her place.
It looks to be a more peaceful transition than in 1997, when Sumpter beat an eight-year incumbent as part of a slate of challengers promising reform.
“I’m not going to rock the boat,” Sumpter added.
The sales manager at a Monroe auto dealership has worked on levy committees and fundraisers. His goals on the board include helping the district regain financial stability and raising the graduation rate.
His wife, Jill, is Sultan High School’s music teacher.
Lynndale students learn lesson in charity
Lynndale Elementary School students have planned a benefit in their gym beginning at 6 tonight to raise money and awareness about global hunger and homelessness.
Just what the event will include is a surprise until participants arrive at the school, 7200 191st Place SW, Lynnwood. Tickets at the door will cost $8 a person or a maximum of $25 for a family.
Proceeds will benefit a local charity chosen by students and the Lynndale sixth-grade outdoor educational program.
Part of their research included learning about local charities and writing persuasive essays to help them determine which organization will benefit from the money raised.
Snohomish joins fight for education funding
Snohomish School Board members recently voted 4-1 to join the Network for Excellence in Washington Schools, a coalition pushing for increased state education funding.
Costs involved with being part of the group are not to exceed $40,000 over two years without prior board approval.
Board member Dennis Wick voted against the move.
Edmonds School District also is a member of the NEWS group, which has threatened to sue the state if it doesn’t see results. Other members include the Washington Education Association and the Washington State PTA.
Granite plans graduation workshop for parents
Granite Falls School District middle and high school leaders are planning a parent workshop called “Getting to Graduation” for early next year.
The event will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the middle school commons, 205 N. Alder Ave, and is open to all parents of students grades six through 10.
“It’s critical parents begin to understand what the new graduation requirements are, what the schools are doing to help students improve their skills and what parents can do at home to support their child,” Superintendent Joel Thaut said.
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