Explorer Newsletter 10/06/2026

Season 2 sports at Explorer starts on the first week of November! 

In order to try out, students will need the following:

Girls' Volleyball starts November 4th for 7th & 8th graders. There will be a pre-season meeting on October 13th in the cafeteria during Eagles Landing. Any 7th or 8th grade girl who is considering trying out for volleyball should attend this meeting. Students can talk to Coach Hekler or Coach Christensen to sign up for this meeting or send them a Schoology message. 

Boys' Basketball starts November 4th for 7th & 8th graders

Boys' and Girls' Soccer starts November 2nd for 7th & 8th graders.

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.

Angel Tree of Salvation Army is now accepting applications for holiday support. You can request an in-person interview at this link: https://tsamm.org/at_request_intake.dpi or call (425) 259-8129, extension 235.  Beautiful Soles is also accepting applications, you can email BeautifulSolesChristmas@outlook.com to request assistance and receive information about next steps.

Snohomish County opened its energy assistance program on October 5th. The Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time per heating season assistance in paying the heat bill for eligible households. Benefits of the Energy Assistance Program include:

You can visit their office or apply online.  For more information call 425-388-3880 or visit https://snohomishcountywa.gov/552/Energy-Assistance

All students eat for free at Explorer but qualifying for free and reduced lunch status can mean that some school fees like ASB cards (for participating in clubs and sports) are covered. If you aren’t sure your student is qualified already, the district website has more information: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/freemeals

Could you use some extra support with food right now?  There is a great website www.foodfinder.us where you can put in your zip code and see the food banks close to you.  We also have a handout in the school office with food banks close to school.

Free tutoring is available at the Village at Connect Casino Road Thursdays 5-7pm from House of Wisdom.  For more information, call 425-426-8986.

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.

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.