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Explorer Newsletter 8/31/2026

Posted Date: 08/31/26 (05:00 PM)
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Explorer Eagle

Explorer Middle School

Family Newsletter

August 31, 2026
EX school picture

Welcome Back to School!

Hello Explorer Families!
September 1st is the 1st day of school for 6th graders only!
September 2nd, All grades attend
(1st day of school for 7th & 8th graders)
SCHOOL HOURS:
8:05 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Thursday
8:05 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays
Our office hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (425) 366-5000

School Supplies for 2026-27 School Year

  • Backpack (large enought to hold laptop, binder and textbooks)
  • 2”-3 ring binder
  • 5-10 composition notebooks

Dates to Remember

  • Sept. 1st - 8:05 am-2:45 pm 1st Day of School for 6th Grade ONLY
  • Sept. 2nd - 8:05 am-2:45 pm All grades attend, 1st Day of School for 7th and 8th Grade
  • Sept. 4th - 8:05 am-1:30 pm LIT, Learning Improvement Time, school dismissed at 1:30 pm on LIT Fridays, lunch is served on LIT Fridays
  • Sept. 7th - No School, Labor Day
  • Sept. 8th - Season 1 Sports start, Football, Softball & Crosscountry
  • Sept. 23rd - Picture Day
  • Sept. 29th - Curriculum Night, 5:30-7:00pm, more information to come.
 

Explorer Bell Schedules and 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.
7th graders will go to their 4th period class, have lunch, then return to their 4th period.
8th grade will have lunch after 4th period
6th graders have lunch after 3rd period.
M-Th bell schedule
Fri Bell Schedule

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

STUDENT SCHEDULES:
Schedules are available online in Qmlativ/Family Access.
Paper copies will be given to students on their first day of school.
SCHOOL HOURS:
8:05 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Thursday
8:05 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays
*Please note that spray fragrances are NOT allowed at school due to allergic reactions.
LAPTOPS:
Returning 7th & 8th grade students who turned in their laptops at the end of the school year and were not able to pick up their laptops at our Back to School Night, they will get it on their first week of school.
6th graders and new students will also get their laptops on the first week of school.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
We will have a variety of clubs available after school. An activity bus will be available and leaves school at 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday. More information to come soon. Students will learn about clubs in morning announcements, Schoology and on our Club Board across from the student office.
ACTIVITY BUS:
Is available for students who normally ride a bus home from school. The activity bus leaves Explorer at 4pm Mondays thru Thursdays. There will not be an 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.
 

Season 1 Sports

Season 1 Sports/1ª Temporada Deportiva: All students must fill out a Final Forms online sports eligibility packet online every year. All students must have a doctor’s physical every two years.
FINAL FORMS ONLINE:

Season 1 Sports
Cross Country/Campo Traviesa
Coaches - Josh Olson & Rod Mitchell
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-5pm
All grades practice, only 7th and 8th grade compete

Football/Futbol
Coaches- TBD
First practice date: Sept.8
Practice time: 3-5pm
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete
Softball/Sofbol
Coaches: Nicole Kellar & TBD
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-5pm
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete
 
EXPLORER HOMEPAGE
EX SPORTS SCHEDULE
FINAL FORMS
EX ONLINE PAYMENTS
2026-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE
VOLUNTEER ONLINE APPLICATION
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as patriotic society. 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.