i-Ready Spring Diagnostic June 1

On June 1, 2020, the Everett Public Schools Assessment and Research Department will be scheduling the i-Ready Spring Diagnostic in reading and math for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.  

The spring diagnostic will provide updated data on student progress during school closures.  It will also reset a students’ learning path and allow them to access online learning over the summer aligned to this diagnostic. 

Click the headline to access information on the i-Ready Diagnostic and other i-Ready resources.

2020 Capital Bond - Impact on Whittier ES

Now, more than ever, schools are the heart of our community. Investing in our schools continues our focus on not only academics, but the well-being of every student in our district. The school board has recognized that need and decided to put the $317.4 million bond that was to run in April, on the August 4, 2020 ballot. Find out what projects specifically benefit Whittier Elementary School by clicking the link above.

A Special Video Message to Our Students & Families from Whittier Staff - We Miss You!

Whittier students and families, we miss you so much!  Please take care of yourselves, stay healthy, and maintain a positive attitude!  Please enjoy our special video message.  Stay Whittier strong!

A Special Video Message

Student Engagement Materials

With the district-wide closure of Everett Public Schools, we have created a website that includes an initial set of materials intended to support students’ engagement in learning.  The materials do not replace the experience of being in school but can help students maintain the learning that has taken place this school year. Click the headline to visit the page.

Whittier Grade Level Learning Links

School buildings closed through end of school year

On April 6, Governor Inslee announced the closure of all school buildings in our state through the end of this school year. Please click the headline for more information.

Community Resources and Support for Families

Free meals during school closure

We are committed to providing access to the nutrition Everett Public School students need during an extended emergency district wide closure. We will be offering meals for pick up at a total of 23 school sites and at least 5 apartment complexes. Please click link for more information.

PBIS and "The Whittier Way":  

Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Your Best

Whittier is a PBIS school!  What is PBIS?  It began in 1997 when an amendment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) included the language, “Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports,” which described methods to identify and support desired behaviors in the school setting. PBIS seeks to  encourage and reinforce positive schoolwide behaviors through “The Whittier Way” – Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Your Best!

Click the link above for more PBIS information.

Kindergarten ONLINE registration

If your child will be five years old by August 31, 2020, it’s time to register for kindergarten! Online registration is available on the district website. Register now to access information about your school’s kindergarten program and receive a parent resource and children’s book “Kindergarten, Here I Come!” Registration also reserves your child’s spot in Everett Ready, our transition-into-kindergarten program scheduled for August 17-21, at our elementary schools. Contact EarlyLearning@everettsd.org with any questions.

New cell phone policy

The use of cell phones in the classroom can distract students from instruction, yet can be important to have accessible in case of emergency. With this in mind, the district has adopted a new policy 3246 and procedure 3246P which prohibits cell phone use in the classroom while still providing access for students in case of emergency.

Elementary school students who choose to bring cell phones to school may only use them before or after the school day. During the school day, they must be powered off and stored (e.g., in the student’s backpack, locker, other district provided storage). There will be storage in the classroom so, in the event of an emergency, the cell phones will be accessible without leaving the classroom.