Author: Edmonds Woodway High School Parent Staff Organization

The Edmonds School District is stepping up to address the ongoing education funding crisis by partnering with educators and leaders from the Northshore and Shoreline school districts. Together, they are organizing the Education Funding Crisis Town Hall, a crucial event scheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Edmonds-Woodway High School (7600 212th St. S.W., Edmonds).

What’s at Stake?

This town hall aims to shed light on the pressing issue of underfunding in K-12 education across Washington State. The event will build on the dialogue initiated last year between school district leaders and Washington State legislators. With persistent budget shortfalls continuing to affect local districts, schools, and most importantly, students, the conversation has never been more urgent.

Engage with Your Lawmakers

Lawmakers representing the 1st, 21st, 32nd, 44th, and 45th legislative districts have been invited to the town hall, with many already confirming their attendance. This presents a unique opportunity for attendees to hear directly from their representatives about potential solutions to the funding crisis.

Why Attend?

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the root causes of K-12 underfunding and its real-world impacts on education quality. More importantly, they will have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with their legislators, advocating for the financial resources necessary to support students and schools.

Be Part of the Solution

The town hall is open to the public, and community involvement is critical to driving change. By attending, you can contribute to the conversation and help push for the funding reforms needed to ensure that Washington State students receive the education they deserve.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the future of education in our region.

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Event Details:

• Event: Education Funding Crisis Town Hall
• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
• Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. S.W., Edmonds

Join the conversation and advocate for a brighter future for our students.

We’re looking forward to our first Parent Staff Organization meeting on Thursday, September 19th at 630pm in the EWHS Library, where we’ll be focused on finalizing our plans for the coming year with the goal of:

Getting the Latest News & Updates from Our Principal & Staff Liaison

Passing our Priorities & Budget

Finding Leaders for Committees

Update from Volunteers for Edmonds School District

Discussing Ideas for a Homecoming Social for Parents

Answering Any Questions from Parents

We hope to see you there!

Finding The Meeting
For those joining us for the first time, below is a map to help find us in the Library. Simply park in the large parking lot in the SE corner of campus, and enter at the school at South entrance. Proceed North up the main hall passing the Gym, Cafeteria, Great Hall and Courtyard on your left. The Library entrance on your left shortly after passing the Courtyard.

1 in every 25 students in Edmonds School District is presently enduring housing or food insecurity…

These students may not know where next meal will come from or where they’ll be sleeping tomorrow. This uncertainty results in enormous stress which can result in pressure to drop out from school or inability to maintain grades which contributes further to challenges these students face.

Our EWHS Family Resource Advocate is a critical resource for these students and their families in their journey to find stability and build a better future. Through their efforts students are provided with a wide variety of resources from food, housing assistance and much more.

One of the most used resources is the Advocate’s Pantry which stocks snacks, non-perishable meals and other important staples for students to pick up as they need them. However, each year, after not being replenished over the Summer, the Pantry starts off empty and our Advocate relies on the support of our community to help fill the shelves.

If you’d like to help restock the Family Resource Advocate Pantry with critical supplies, please consider purchasing on or more items on their Amazon Wishlist.

One of the core objectives of the PSO is supporting and showing appreciation for our teacher’s & staff, and each year we host several events to make their lives a bit easier & sweeter. This year our first event will be Friday, September 13th during their planning & admin time immediately after the first early release Friday for students.

Help Needed & Wanted:

If you’d like to help the PSO show appreciation to our dedicated teachers & staff, you can get involved by:

• Volunteering to Setup, Serve Ice Cream or Clean Up
• Provide Ice Cream, Toppings or Other Supplies for the Event
  (see shopping list in the link)
• Donate Funds to Purchase Supplies
  Tax Deductible Donation to PSO will assist in purchasing any supplies not donated or fund future appreciation events.

Thanks in advance for supporting this event with your time, energy and efforts!

The PSO will provide a Taco Bar meal for everyone to enjoy*, and you’ll get to meet the new Freshman class, fresh off their orientation. You’ll also get to chat with:

EWHS Principal, Allison Larsen

Members of Various Student & Parent Groups:

ASB (Associated Student Body)

PSO (Parent Staff Organization)

ABC (Athletic Booster Club)

MBC (Music Booster Club)

& more!

You’ll also have the chance to tour the campus and learn more about Edmonds Woodway.

So whether you’re a new student or parent wanting to know more about the campus and meet a few other students & parents, or you’re a senior (or senior parent) looking to welcome new friends or hang out with old friends join us for a great night celebrating a great year to come!

*We’ll have food for the first chicken & carnitas tacos with all the fixins & water for the first 400 folks who join us. Feel free to bring your school appropriate drink of choice and/or dessert if you choose.