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Explorer Newsletter 9/19/2025

Posted Date: 09/19/25 (03:00 PM)


Explorer Eagle

Explorer Middle School

Family Newsletter

September 19, 2025
EX school picture

Important Announcements! Volunteers Needed!

School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 24th. Picture packets will be sent home today. If you would like to purchase pictures, please have your student bring the completed picture packet form, along with a cash or check payment, to school on Wednesday, September 24th.  They will hand the packet directly to the photographer. OR You may pre purchase pictures online through Dorian at https://mydorian.com/ . Late orders will be accepted for up to 4 days after picture day without a late fee. 
 
 
Volunteers are needed for picture day on September 24th. Pictures will be taken from 8:15am – 2:45pm in the afternoon. We need at least 4 people to help and so far we only have 2 volunteers. Please consider volunteering for at least 2 hours or all day. We can assign volunteers for different shifts throughout the day. Please contact Michelle Olason or Ana Olivares-Sanchez through Parent Square to sign up to help. If you are not already cleared by the district to be a volunteer, please see the link below to complete your paperwork. 

The Student Store needs your help!   
The PTO, Parent/Guardian Teacher Organization, manages the student store and we need volunteers to staff the store during lunch time hours. This is a great way to see your student during the lunch time, meet other students and help in supporting our main fundraiser for the school. The money that we raised last year sent the 8th graders on a field trip, brought back the WEB program, and helped support the resource room.   

Link to sign up for volunteering, a current PTO member will help teach and work with you on your first time!  


Volunteers needed for Eagle Feather Orders. We are in need of volunteers to help put together eagle feather orders. We need someone to come in on Thursdays for 2 hours, any time between 9:30am-2:00pm. Please comment below if you are able to help out. Make sure to have your volunteer application is approved, Here's the link to the online application which is also at the bottom of this post.
 

Dates to Remember

  • Sept. 24th - Picture Day
  • Oct. 7th - Explorer's New Gym Grand Opening and Tours at 5pm
  • Oct. 7th - Curriculum Night, 5:30-7:00pm, more information to come
  • Oct 17th - Teacher Work Day, NO SCHOOL
  • Oct 27th-31st - Spirit Week, more information to come
  • Oct 28th - ML Newcomer Parent Night, 5:30-7pm, more information to come
  • Oct 29th - Picture Retakes
  • Oct 29th - Orchestra & Choir Concert @ 7pm

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Kamiak HS Dulcineas

Kamiak High School Dulcineas is hosting Junior Dance Camp Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Kamiak Commons. Students in grades K-8 are welcome! Cost to participate is $65 per dancer or $50 per dancer from the same family. Each dancer will receive a cute sweatshirt, snack, learn a fun football routine, lessons on dance techniques, a certificate and ribbon, and the chance to perform with the Dulcineas! To sign up, complete this Junior Dance Camp form.
 

Activity Bus Information from Transportation

This year, our secondary schools will only have 1 activity bus each. The route has been adjusted to reflect stops in the entire Kamiak service area. Students may have to walk much father than in previous years, or have parents meet them at the stops. All students will need a bus pass signed by a staff member or they will be turned away.
These are the only stops that the driver will make.
EXPLORER - Bus leaves EXPLORER at 4:05pm (drop off times vary depending on ridership)
**SUMMIT STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED AT HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS**
4:10 PM - HORIZON ELEMENTARY
4:18 PM - HOLLY DR @ ROSEWOOD AVE
4:20 PM - FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY
4:25 PM - OLIVIA PARK ELEMENTARY
4:29 PM - 3RD AVE SE @ 98TH PL SE (TARGET)
4:42 PM - OLYMPIC VIEW MS
4:49 PM - HARBOUR POINTE MS
4:53 PM - HP BLVD @ ENDEAVOUR ELEMENTARY
4:58 PM - SERENE LAKE ELEMENTARY
5:01 PM - PICNIC POINT ELEMENTARY
5:11 PM - LAKE STICKNEY ELEMENTARY
5:16 PM - ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY
 
Final forms

Sports Information

To participate in sports you must have:
  • Final Forms account (link below or QR code)
  • Parent permission signed on Final Forms
  • Student permissions on Final Forms
  • ASB ($15)
  • Physical on-file
(If you need help with this, please check in with Mrs. Strickler, our athletic director)


Here’s the link to the sports calendar:

Season 1 Sports
Cross Country
Coaches - Josh Olson & Rod Mitchell
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-4pm
All grades practice, only 7th and 8th grade compete

Football
Coaches - Kierre Nicholson & Michael Lewin
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-5pm
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete
 
Softball
Coaches - Nicole Kellar & TBD
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-5pm, softball has joined with Voyager and will be traveling to Mariner HS each day for practices. Coach Kellar will transport in a van.
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete

 
Explorer

Eagle Feather Store

The Eagle Feather Store opened this week. Students are able to purchase snacks with eagle feathers that they have earned by following Explorer's core values, Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Compassionate. The link to the Eagle Feather Store Order Form is posted in teacher's Schoology page for students to access. The order form is open until 3pm on Wednesdays, then Admin hands out the orders at each grade level lunch on Fridays.
 
ParentSquare

ParentSquare

Is our school & district communication system. You will receive communication to the same phone number and email through ParentSquare that is listed in Qmlativ.  You may communicate with teachers through Schoology and Qmlativ, but ParentSquare is the preferred and easiest form of communication. Although you will receive messages through ParentSquare automatically. You have the option of creating a ParentSquare account.
For even better access, you can download the ParentSquare App and have easy access right on your phone. 
Activate your account through the web portal. Then, download the FREE ParentSquare app for iOS or Android by scanning the QR code below to get the full benefit of ParentSquare.
 

Explorer Bell Schedule & Attendance

Attendance is very important in middle school. Please call the school anytime your child is not in school or will be late. If you need to pick up your child early, please call ahead. Keep in mind that if it is passing time, lunch time, or your child is in PE, it may take some time to get them to you. Calling ahead or sending a note will help. When you arrive to school to pick up your child you will be asked to show photo ID. Attendance 425-366-5000.
8th graders will go to their 4th period class, have lunch, then return to their 4th period.
6th grade will have lunch after 4th period
7th graders have lunch after 3rd period.
A school schedule outlines class periods and lunch times for Monday through Thursday.
A school schedule for Friday, listing periods, lunch, and class times.

What is Eagles Landing

We have set aside 28 minutes every Monday through Thursday to give students time for school work. During this time, students may get extra help from any of their teachers. Students must be signed up to leave their 1st period to see another teacher for Eagles' Landing. A teacher may sign them up or students may request it. If a student is not signed up to go to another class, they will remain in 1st period and do school work, get organized or read. This is also a great time for students working on projects together to get together. We make any school announcements during this time. If your child needs help, remind them to ask their teacher to sign them up for Eagles Landing.

 

Important School Information

Our office hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at
(425) 366-5000

SCHOOL HOURS:
8:05 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Thursday
8:05 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays

LAPTOPS:
Please remind your students to bring their laptop to school each day fully charged and ready to use. Insert and unplug cables, charging cords, headphones…CAREFULLY! Leave the district barcode label on your laptop. Label your charger (labels will be given to your EL teacher). Keep food and drinks away from your laptop. Keep your laptop dry! Protect it from rain, snow and liquid.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
Clubs have not started yet. We will have a variety of clubs available after school. An activity bus will be available and leaves school at 4:00 pm. More information to come soon. Students will learn about clubs in morning announcements, Schoology and on our Club Board across from the student office.
Boys & Girls Club has an after school program at Explorer and began September 8th from 3pm - 6pm. Forms are available in our office.

ACTIVITY BUS:
Is available for students who normally ride a bus home from school. The activity bus leaves Explorer at 4 pm Mondays thru Thursdays. No Activity bus on Fridays. Students will give their address to the bus driver as they get on the bus. Students must have a pass from a staff member to be allowed on the bus.
 
Volunteer flyer

IMPORTANT LINKS

EXPLORER HOMEPAGE
EX SPORTS SCHEDULE
FINAL FORMS FOR SPORTS
EX ONLINE PAYMENTS
2025-26 SCHOOL CALENDAR
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
VOLUNTEER ONLINE APPLICATION
 
Lighthouse
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1300), gallagherrm@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.