Nov. 19, 2021 Family message
Dear families,
If weather causes the district to delay or cancel school, you will receive a phone message and email from the district. This helps ensure we reach everyone, including those without an email address on file, before students stand outside at a bus stop, and before parents leave for work. If you have a mobile phone number on file with your child’s school, you should also receive a text message.
As usual, it will also be posted on the district website and posted through FlashAlert, which also feeds into mainstream local news feeds.
If your child rides the bus, it’s helpful to know your bus route’s alternative pick-up and drop-off location ahead of time. Find limited bus route information on the transportation website.
Hiring update
The district has hired over 350 staff since school began, but we could still use more! To increase substitute coverage on Fridays, the certificated substitute pay rate has been increased to $250 on Fridays and $125 for a half day on Fridays. If you or someone you know is interested in applying to work as a certificated or classified substitute, please apply on the district employment website, and help us spread the word!
Early release and break next week
Wednesday, Nov. 24, is an early release day. Middle school students will be released at noon and high school students will be released at 11:15 a.m. Elementary students do not have school next week due to family/teacher conferences.
There will be no school Thursday, Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving and Friday, Nov. 26, for Native American Heritage Day. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, watch this brief video to learn about how the district land acknowledgement was created, why we say it and learn more about our partnership with Tulalip Tribes.
May you and your family have a fun and safe holiday.
With gratitude,
Mukilteo School District