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Join us at our annual Empower to Lead Student Summit!
This event is a day of learning and connection, where high school students across the district learn ways to be transformative leaders within their school community and connect with educators, community leaders, and can even explore future college and career pathways — because your voice and actions can shape the future.
WHO CAN ATTEND:
This summit is designed for Everett School District high school students.
WHEN & WHERE:
Friday, February 13, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Resource Center — Everett Public Schools District Office
SUMMIT OVERVIEW:
During the summit, students will hear from a morning keynote speaker and attend three workshop sessions of their choice that will be led by Everett Public School faculty and community members.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lunch and district bus transportation will be provided.
This will be an excused absence for all students attending the summit.
Due to limited venue capacity, approximately 50 students from each of the following high schools can participate: Everett High School, Jackson High School, Cascade High School, and Sequoia/Port Gardner K-12/Online High School). The summit registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The last day for all students to submit their permission packet and complete their registration is Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Permission Packets Per School
Cascade High School - CLICK HERE
Everett High School - Coming Soon!
Jackson High School - CLICK HERE
Sequoia High School - Coming Soon!
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Checkout Previous Empower to Lead Student Summits
Empower to Lead 2023 Highlights by Kailani Tibayan
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Students - Register Here!
How to complete your student registration:
❏ Complete the permission slip and photo release form. Permission packets can be found in your front office, or visit your school's identified point of contact. ❏ Turn in the permission slip and photo release form to the front office or your school’s point of contact.
❏ Complete the student registration Google form using the link or the QR code to the left.
Visit your front office for the permission packet!
School Point of Contacts:
- Cascade High School: Yu-Chin Huang, YHuang@everettsd.org and Karla Equihua Naranjo, KEquihuaNaranjo@everettsd.org
- Everett High School: Wendell Ellis, WEllis@everettsd.org and Kelly Shepherd, KShepherd@everettsd.org
- Jackson High School: Jessica De Yngunza, JDeYngunza@everettsd.org
- Sequoia High School: April Simon, asimon@everettsd.org
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Volunteer: Register Here!
