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Explorer Newsletter 11/03/2025

Posted Date: 11/04/25 (4:00 PM)

Explorer Eagle

Explorer Middle School

Family Newsletter

November 3, 2025
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Dates to Remember

  • Nov 7th - Veteran's Day Assembly, different bell schedule below
  • Nov 10th-11th - NO SCHOOL, Veteran's Day
  • Nov 18th - PTO MOD Pizza Fundraiser, Mukilteo Speedway location from 11am-10pm, 20% sales go to our school!
  • Nov 21st - Snow Cone for sale all 2 lunches, $1 or ASB Treat card
  • Nov 26th - Last day of Trimester 1, early release at 12pm, bell schedule below
  • Nov 27th & 28th - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day
Veteran's day bell schedule
half day
 

SPIRIT WEAR is now AVAILABLE!

Explorer Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. We have 2 new spirit wear designs and we are excited to start selling these items through our new online Spirit Wear site! https://nwcreations.store/explorer-spirit/shop/home This site is provided by Northwest Creations in Mukilteo for students and families to purchase their spirit wear throughout the school year. All T-shirts and sweatshirts are available in different colors and sizes. If you are unable to pay by credit card through the site, you may purchase in person with cash, at Explorer Middle School.
Tshirt
Hoody
 
election

General Election Day

November 4, 2025 is General Election Day.
Confirm or update your voter registration information today at VoteWA.gov. If you are registered to vote, your ballot is mailed automatically and there's no need to request one. 
October 17: Ballots are mailed out by county election offices no later than 18 days prior to Election Day.
October 27 is the deadline to register to vote or update your address online. You may also register and vote in person at a county voting center through Election Day. 
 
donors

Donors Choose

Donors Choose empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials for their students. Several of our teachers have Donors Choose projects that could use your help by donating and spreading the word. Please consider giving to Explorer Middle School. Take a look at the link below and feel free to share with family and friends.


 

Explorer PTO & Boosters

Become a PTO member today!  

The Parent Teacher Organization is very similar to the PTA in elementary schools. We manage and run the student store, teacher grants and support field trips. Our main fundraisers are the student store and PTO memberships. Please consider donating $20.00 for a family membership. We are a 501c non profit organization, so your donation is tax deductible. Payments can be made via check or zelle, explorerptotreasurer@gmail.com.   

You can also support our PTO by linking your Fred Meyer card to our school. This has to be updated each year. Click here to link to Explorer Middle School.  Fred Meyer Link

The PTO holds monthly meetings, dates and time will be announced in the Newsletter.   Everyone, whether you are a member or not, is always welcome to join.

Music Boosters 
supports our band and orchestra programs. It consists of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, & auction chairperson. Every parent/guardian with a child in band or orchestra is a Booster member. Meeting information coming soon.

 

Supporting Youth in a Digital World

Mukilteo School District is proud to welcome Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg, a globally recognized expert in adolescent brain development, for two powerful virtual sessions this October: one in English and one in Spanish.

Thursday, November 6, 6 to 7 p.m. (Session in English)
English language event: Zoom link

This session will give you the practical tools and confidence to set healthy limits, foster digital wellness, and guide your children to be responsible digital citizens. We will cover creating a family media plan, establishing clear rules, and managing screen time without constant battles.
Together, you will learn to mentor, rather than monitor, so your kids build a positive and safe relationship with technology. 
 

Your Voice Matters: Serve on a School District Committee

Mukilteo School District invites you to help shape important decisions about curriculum, budget, and student services by serving on a district standing committee. Interested in learning more or volunteering? Join us for a Zoom meeting on Monday, November 17 at 4 p.m. To receive the Zoom link, please RSVP by Wednesday, November 12.

Committee members are elected by attendees at the meeting and may serve on one committee per year. We would love to have you involved!

During this year’s meeting, the school district will be looking to fill these positions on standing committees:
 
  • BUDGET COMMITTEE: The committee reviews and provides input to the superintendent regarding board and districtwide initiatives and preliminary budget recommendations. The committee meets twice a month from late January through early May. There is one parent opening (two-year term).
  • RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT: The committee reviews proposals for research conducted in the district for approval and makes recommendations regarding the school district’s assessment program. The committee meets when research proposals are submitted and need to be reviewed. This is generally twice per year. There is one parent opening on the committee this year (two-year term).
  • STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The committee reviews and recommends revisions to the Exceptional Misconduct portion of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. It meets once a year, usually in May. There are two openings this year (two-year terms).
  • INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE: The committee reviews and decides upon curriculum materials recommendations by district and school teams, ensuring all instructional resources align with district standards, state regulations, and reflect community values. The Instructional Materials Committee makes recommendations to the school board for adoption. The committee has meetings in the afternoon, two or three times a year, and committee members serve three-year terms. There are three parent/family positions open this year.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: The committee's purpose is to foster communication and learn about the district’s multilingual education, intervention, highly capable, and special education programs, as well as provide input on annual applications and program evaluation efforts. The committee meets twice a year, usually in the late afternoon or evening. There are two parent/family member openings (two-year terms) for parents who have students receiving one of the following services: Title 1, Highly Capable Program.

 

After School Clubs

clubs
 
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 2 Sports Tryouts:

Volleyball 2025-2026 Season
  • Season Starts November 5th - January 14th
  • Practices daily after school
  • Get your Final Forms done, see Mrs. Strickler or Mr. Hekler for help

Girls Soccer:
  • Season starts November 3rd - December 18th
  • Practice daily after school: games will be Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Get your Final Forms done, see Mrs. Strickler or Mr. Hekler for help
  • Coached by Mrs. Jauregui
  • Preseason meeting Thursday 10/29 EL
  • Message on Schoology to sign up
Boys Soccer:
  • Season Starts November 3rd - December 18th
  • Practices daily after school: games will be Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Get your Final Forms done, see Mrs. Strickler or Mr. Hekler for help
  • Coached by Mr. Maxfield
Boys Basketball
  • Season Starts November 5th - January 14th
  • Practices daily after school
  • Get your Final Forms done, see Mrs. Strickler or Mr. Hekler for help

 
SSA

Information from Mrs. Leader, Student Support Advocate

Holiday Help
Toys 4 Tots is now accepting applications for their holiday gift program. You can apply online here: https://everett-wa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree is also accepting applications online here: https://saangeltree.org/  You will need to put in your zip code.

Christmas House is an event in December where families can shop for gifts.  You can find out more information here: https://christmas-house.org/shop/.  If you need help printing out the forms, please let me know.

Operation Santa
The USPS has a holiday program where children can write a letter to Santa and then people in the community adopt the letter and send a gift.  More information here: USPS Operation Santa® Program | USPS

Food
Could you use some extra support with food right now?  There is a great website https://snocofood.org/ where you can see the food banks close to you.  We also have a handout in the school office with food banks close to school.

College Bound Scholarship
Did you know that your 7th and 8th graders can qualify for college scholarships now in middle school?  College Bound is a Washington State scholarship program for students who qualify individually for free and reduced lunch.  Find out more at https://wsac.wa.gov/college-bound or ask your school counselor.

Housing Justice Program
Snohomish County Legal Services provides a wide range of services if you are facing an eviction, you can call 425-258-9283 ext 0 to make an appointment or visit their walk-up clinic at the Snohomish County Superior Court  9-11am Tuesdays through Fridays.  You can also apply online at https://snocolegal.org/legal-help/#hjp

If you have any questions or need help with any of these programs, please call Shannon Leader at 425-366-5024 or text 425-426-4757.



 

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
 
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:
We have a variety of clubs available after school. An activity bus will be available and leaves school at 4:00 pm. 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
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION
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.