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School day PSAT happening on Oct. 22
In preparation for building your students’ future, on Oct. 22, at no cost, all 10th graders will take the PSAT. All other high school students will start three hours late, with late bus transportation available. Contact your student’s school for more information.
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World Language Assessment
Registration for the World Language Assessment ends on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Students can earn high school world language credits in grades 7-12 if they can fluently write, read, speak, and listen in a language other than English! Registration closes Friday, Oct. 24. Students register in their school office. The testing fee is $10 and is due at the time of registration. Testing will take place during the school day at their building.
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If you or someone you know needs help, it's important to know where to find support.
Click on the REPORT/ASSISTANCE button on any page on our website. There, you'll discover a variety of resources covering suicide prevention, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more. We've also got information on safely storing prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as firearms and ammunition. Additionally, we offer mental health referrals and guidance on reporting incidents through our safety tip line. Remember, if there's an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.
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Give your child the gift of bilingualism! | ¡Regale a su hijo el don del bilingüismo!
Now enrolling kindergarten students for our Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program at Emerson and Silver Lake elementary schools. Students learn in both English and Spanish, building bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural skills. Transportation is provided! | Estamos inscribiendo a estudiantes de kindergarten en nuestro Programa de Inmersión en Español en las escuelas primarias Emerson y Silver Lake. Los estudiantes aprenden en inglés y español, desarrollando habilidades bilingües, biliteratas y biculturales. ¡Se proporciona transporte!
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What are Sun Bucks?
Sun Bucks is Washington's Summer EBT program, providing $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during summer break. Because our school provides free meals to all students, this can be confusing, but some families still need to apply for benefits (families receiving state nutrition benefits are already enrolled) by May 31 to qualify. Click the headline to apply and learn more.
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What are Sun Bucks?
Sun Bucks is Washington's Summer EBT program, providing $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during summer break. Families must apply and qualify for this benefit based on household income or other eligibility criteria by May 31 (families receiving state nutrition benefits are already enrolled). Click the headline to apply and learn more.
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Activate your ParentVUE account now!
Everett Public Schools launched a new student information system. On July 29, parents/guardians received an email with a unique activation link to set up their ParentVUE account. Please note: The activation link is only valid for 30 days. ParentVUE gives families access to their student’s grades, attendance, schedules, and more, all in one place. Once your account is active, you can log in on a web browser or use the ParentVUE mobile app, available free from the App Store and Google Play.
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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**NEW** Penny Creek A to Z Student Handbook 2025-2026
Select the headline to view the Penny Creek A to Z Student Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Please make note to view the Cell Phone & Smart Watches Information on page 8-9.
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i-Ready Diagnostics happening now
Students in grades 1-8 can now take the i-Ready test. The testing window is Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept. 26. Dates vary by school. Check in with your student’s teacher for more details. Test results will be available at your student’s parent teacher conference or with your i-Ready family code on your student’s i-Ready account once testing is complete.
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Penny Creek second grader wins Spacesuit Design Contest at Museum of Flight
Penny Creek Elementary second grader Reyansh Asthana won the Spacesuit Design Contest for his age group at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Asthana’s winning design will be showcased at the museum's Fashion in Flight event on Nov. 8. The event highlights designers from around the Northwest.
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Kindergarten Family Engagement Meeting
We hope our newest Kindergarteners enjoyed their week at the Everett Ready Program. Please click the headline to view information presented about Kindergarten at Penny Creek! Looking forward to their first day, Tuesday, September 2, 2025!
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School Supply List 2025 - 2026
Select the headline to view the school supply list for the 2025-2026 school year. Families needing assistance with supplies are encouraged to contact the school at PennyCreek@everettsd.org
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Penny Creek PTA
Penny Creek PTA works to support the community of PCE by providing fun and enriching programs for our students and families. Click the headline for links to more information!
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Free Preschool Enrollment for 3- and 4-Year-Olds
Space is available in our Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP)! This incredible program is for 3- and 4-year-old children from families with limited income. This program is available to all eligible Everett Public Schools families. Click headline to learn more.
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Resources for sexual assault and abuse
We actively investigate all reports of sexual assault and harassment received. We want to ensure that every student knows how to report instances of sexual abuse or harassment. Click headline for sexual assault reporting and resources.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tomorrow
4:30 PM School board meeting
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Thursday
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM PCE Curriculum Night
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8:30 AM - 9:10 AM Penny Creek Pacers
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September 15, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PTA General Meeting
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September 17, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Natural Leaders Meeting
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September 19, 2025
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SCHOOL HOURS, DRIVING DIRECTIONS & CONTACT INFO
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SCHOOL HOURS
Regular Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Bell Rings at 9:10 a.m.Early Release: 1 p.m. dismissal
Learning Improvement Friday: 2:15 p.m. dismissal
Main Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Email: PCEAttendance@everettsd.org
Voicemail: 425-385-7205
Reporting Absence Icon: ParentVUE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 425-385-7200
Fax: 425-385-7202
Office Email: PennyCreek@everettsd.org
Principal : Marti Shefveland
Assistant Principal: Stephanie Kirkpatrick
MISSION & VISION
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MISSION STATEMENT: The Penny Creek staff, in partnership with our students, families and communities, ensures high levels of learning for all students.
VISION STATEMENT: We will implement equitable practices, enabling students to:
• develop emotional health and well-being, self-advocacy, and skills that create connection, belonging and purpose.
• build respectful relationships by showing kindness, compassion, and integrity.
• demonstrate curiosity and persevere through challenges and rigorous learning opportunities.
• think critically, both independently and collaboratively, to solve problems, maintain healthy communities, and become life-long learners.
• acquire knowledge and skills needed to succeed in middle school and beyond.