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Explorer Newsletter 6/15/2026

Posted Date: 06/15/26 (04:00 PM)


Explorer Eagle

Explorer Middle School

Family Newsletter

June 15, 2026
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Calendar Events for the last days of school!


June:

6/15 - Yearbooks will be handed out during all lunches
6/15 - Last Spirit Assembly during 5th & 6th period, bell schedule below
6/16 – BBQ Field Day during all lunches
6/16 – 8th Grade Ceremony at MA at 6:00pm, details will be sent to all 8th grade families
6/16 – 8th Grade Celebration at EX gym 7:30-9:00pm, details will be sent to all 8th grade families
6/17 – Last day of School, early dismissal at 12:00pm, bell schedule below

Last Day of School Bell Schedule 6/17/26, early dismissal at 12pm

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PRIDE Month Communication

Mukilteo School District sees and welcomes students, staff and family members who identify as LGBTQIA+. Our Board Policy 3211 states, “The Board believes in fostering an educational environment that is safe and free of discrimination for all students, regardless of gender identity or gender expression or sex. To that end, the Board recognizes the importance of an inclusive approach toward transgender and gender-expansive students.” Feeling included and supported is one of the most critical elements of well-being and belonging.
We welcome ALL students, staff and families to join us as we collectively honor Pride Month 2026. Pride Month is celebrated each year throughout June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and the ongoing efforts in the LGBTQIA+ Liberation Movements in the United States and beyond.


 

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.


 

2025-26 Yearbooks for sale!

The cost is $25, we are selling them until sold out. You can purchase them in person or online, link is below and at the bottom of the newsletter under important links.

https://wa-mukilteo.intouchreceipting.com/
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SSA

Information from Mrs. Leader, Student Support Advocate

Summer Resources
Check out what is happening in the community this summer to keep you and your family busy! Flyers are also available in the main office.

School Clothes For Next School Year
If your family could use help with school clothes for the next school year, Clothes For Kids is an option for qualifying families.  Sign-ups for shopping will open mid-July for appointments starting the beginning of August.  You can find out more information and make appointments at https://clothesforkids.org/family-clients/

SUN Bucks
Washington State’s SUN Bucks program is back for 2026. If you are currently individually qualified for Free and Reduced Lunch at school, you will want to make sure your address is up-to-date in our system for when the SUN Bucks cards are mailed out.  If you need to sign up for Free and Reduced lunch, the information is available on the district website at: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/freemeals
For more information about SUN Bucks, visit their website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks

Does Your Family Have A Plan?
It is important for our families to have a plan for the care of children in the event that you are not  able to care for them.  Writing up a family plan is one way you can designate a caregiver (Power of Attorney) who has the ability to care for your children, seek medical care, and communicate with school.  We have family plan paperwork in the front office if you are interested and you can learn more online here: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/plan-someone-else-care-your-child-if-you-cant

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.


 

After School Clubs

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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. You may also report your child's absence by email at EXAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu

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 or 425-366-5005.
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.
 
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IMPORTANT LINKS

REPORT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE HERE
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.