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Last week was Thanksgiving. Our staff and students had the Wednesday before Thanksgiving off to rest, relax and spend time with their families. I hope everyone took a moment to... — Updated 12/9/2022

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are halfway through the school year. I cannot wait to see what possibilities and opportunities 2022 has in store for our students! Whether... — Updated 1/12/2022

This week around the district, schools, and families have been involved in parent-teacher conferences. These conferences, whether in person or via zoom, are a great time to connect... — Updated 11/5/2021

School has been in session for nearly a month now, and there continues to be excitement for being back in-person. Students, staff, and teachers were so happy to see each other, and... — Updated 10/1/2021

Sept. 8 is right around the corner! There is nothing more exciting than the start of a new school year. We have been working hard this summer training and preparing for an amazing... — Updated 9/3/2021

As the new superintendent of Everett Public Schools, I am pleased to have the opportunity to connect with Mill Creek and Bothell families that are so important to our district. I... — Updated 9/1/2021

In last month’s column, I stated in these challenging times we stand with you, and we will get through this together. I still believe that. But as this crisis continues to... — Updated 9/1/2021

Dear friends, I have been out in the community talking about our upcoming bond vote in April and have discovered there is a lot of confusion about how schools are funded. I would... — Updated 9/1/2021

Dear friends, in September 2018, Everett Public Schools board of directors asked that a community committee be established to determine the scope and size of a capital bond to be... — Updated 9/1/2021

Dear Friends, I hope you had a refreshing and safe Thanksgiving with your family. Despite it being a challenging year, there are many things to celebrate this holiday season. We... — Updated 9/1/2021

For over a year now, I have been writing a monthly column about things happening in the school district and your local schools. We have been through some challenging and exciting... — Updated 9/1/2021

It is hard to imagine a year ago this month, I became Superintendent of Everett Public Schools. At that time, I knew there were challenges with overcrowding and equitable access to... — Updated 9/1/2021

Congratulations to an amazing class of seniors. You have dedicated 13 years of education to get to this point. Persistence and determination brought you this far and will continue... — Updated 9/1/2021

Dear friends and neighbors, May 3 to 7 is Teacher Appreciation Week. It is a good reminder to take time to acknowledge the amazing work our teachers do every day. This year in... — Updated 9/1/2021

Dear friends and neighbors: We are happy to have started 2021 by bringing some of our students back into the classroom. While our teachers and staff have been doing an amazing job... — Updated 9/1/2021

I want to thank the community for the input we have received as we planned for how school will look this September. There have been many factors to consider, some which change week... — Updated 9/1/2021

Dear friends and neighbors, What a welcome spring has been for so many reasons. More daylight, warmer weather, birds chirping and frogs croaking raise spirits. So much life, so... — Updated 9/1/2021

On Tuesday, Aug. 10, parents of students in the Everett Public School District received a letter from superintendent Dr. Ian Saltzman regarding the upcoming school year commencing... — Updated 9/1/2021

Commencement is one of my favorite parts about working in education. Seeing years of commitment and hard work commemorated in such a meaningful way, in front of family and friends,... — Updated 9/1/2021