May 6, 2025: Nine schools honored by Washington School Recognition Program

Everett Public Schools proudly celebrates the achievements of nine schools recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for their outstanding performance during the 2023–24 school year.

May 2, 2025: Anna Marie Jackson Laurence selected to fill Everett Public Schools Board of Directors Position 3

The Everett Public Schools Board of Directors has selected Anna Marie Jackson Laurence to fill the Director Position 3. The school board made their decision during a special meeting on May 1, 2025.

April 29, 2025: Everett High NJROTC earns top honors for performance, growth

Everett High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) has received two significant honors from the U.S. Navy’s Area 23 Command. The unit was awarded the Bravo Zulu designation for its performance during the Annual Military Inspection (AMI) and named the Most Improved Unit for Area 23, placing it in contention for the same honor at the national level. Additionally, the unit has been notified that they were selected as a Distinguished Unit, which is the top honor for NJROTC units.

April 24, 2025: Everett High School PTA Auction surpasses $1 million raised since 2013, breaking new records

The Everett High School PTA Auction reached a historic milestone this past weekend, surpassing $1 million in total funds raised since its inception in 2013. This year’s event raised a record-breaking $195,000 in support of Everett High School’s student programs, bringing the total funds raised over the past 12 years to an impressive milestone.

April 21, 2025: Global victory for H.M. Jackson High robotics Team 2910 Jack in the Bot

Team 2910 “Jack in the Bot” from Henry M. Jackson High School has won the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship, held in Houston, Texas. This global competition brought together 600 of the top high school robotics teams from 30 countries—and Jack in the Bot rose to the top.

April 16, 2025: Everett Public Schools Board of Directors announces finalists for Director Position 3

The Everett Public Schools Board of Directors has announced five finalists who will be interviewed to fill the Director Position 3 vacancy following the resignation of longtime board member Caroline Mason.

April 8, 2025: Jack in the Bot makes waves with victory at PNW district championship

Jackson High’s FRC Team 2910: Jack in the Bot, dove headfirst into victory at the Pacific Northwest District Championship, resurfacing as the captain of the winning alliance after an electrifying weekend of competition in Cheney with the 50 best teams in the District.

April 7, 2025: Freshman wins grand prize in countywide photography contest

Henry M. Jackson High School freshman Remi Kalatsky has been awarded the grand prize in the 2025 Black and White Photography Contest hosted by the Schack Art Center as part of its annual Arts Education in Action Exhibition.

March 28, 2025: Future Leaders Academy recognized by the Washington Senate for advancing civic health

Nearly 50 high school seniors from Henry M. Jackson High School in Everett traveled to the Washington State Capitol on Thursday, March 27, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Future Leaders Academy, a flagship program of the nonprofit Building Bridges Project, launched in partnership with the Everett School District and Jackson High School.

March 25, 2025: H.M. Jackson High’s robotics team takes home second Blue Banner

The Henry M. Jackson High School Robotics Team – FRC Team 2910: Jack in the Bot – plunged into another exciting competition at the PNW District Auburn Event this weekend, marking their second win of the 2025 season.

March 10, 2025: 10th-grader earns prestigious Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award

H.M. Jackson High School 10th grader Evie Reid has earned the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for dedicating over 150 hours to the Mill Creek Food Bank, operated by Hope Creek Charitable Foundation. Her commitment to fighting food insecurity and her leadership serve as an inspiration to her peers and the community.

Feb. 12, 2025: Jason Gadek - Northwest Region HS Adviser of the Year

The Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) has named Jason Gadek of Jackson High School the Northwest Region 2024 High School Adviser of the Year for his dedication to student leadership and creating an inclusive school culture.

Feb. 10, 2025: Everett Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education program announces new partnership

Everett Public Schools' Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is proud to announce a new partnership with Pierre Auto Group. This partnership will enhance educational opportunities for students interested in the automotive industry. The collaboration will provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to the latest automotive technologies, preparing them for a wide range of careers in the sector.

Jan. 13, 2025: Kyle Peacocke honored with 2023-24 NFHS National Coaches Award

Mill Creek, WA– H.M. Jackson High School’s Kyle Peacocke has been named the recipient of the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Coaches Award for Fastpitch Softball. This prestigious honor recognizes Peacocke’s exceptional coaching achievements and his contributions to high school athletics. Being named the nation’s top fastpitch softball coach by the NFHS places Peacocke at the pinnacle of his profession.

Jan. 6, 2025: H.M. Jackson High School’s Kyle Peacocke honored with 2023-24 NFHS Sectional Coaches Award

H.M. Jackson High School’s Kyle Peacocke has been named the recipient of the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sectional Coaches Award for Fastpitch Softball. This prestigious honor recognizes Peacocke’s exceptional coaching achievements and his contributions to high school athletics.

Dec. 13, 2024: Everett Public Schools eighth graders explore IT and STEM careers

Last month, sixty eighth-grade students participated in a field trip focused on Information Technology (IT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. Organized by the Everett Public Schools (EPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) team, in collaboration with Career Connect NW, Economic Alliance Snohomish STEM, and Everett Community College (EvCC), the event connected students with professionals and educators in these fields.

Nov. 14, 2024: Jackson High School coach Steve Johnson inducted into Washington State Coaches Hall of Fame

H.M. Jackson High School basketball coach Steve Johnson has been selected for induction into the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (WIBCA) Washington State Coaches Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes his commitment to the sport and the impact he has made on student-athletes.

Nov. 5, 2024: Everett Public Schools art teacher is Museum Art Educator of the Year

Everett Public Schools is proud to announce that Nicole Dibble, an art teacher at Madison Elementary, has been honored with the prestigious Washington State Museum Art Educator of the Year award. She received this recognition at the annual Washington Art Education Association (WAEA) Conference. 

Nov. 5, 2024: Everett Public Schools board recognized as a Board of Distinction

We are proud to announce the Everett School District School Board of Directors has been awarded the prestigious Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) designation of "Board of Distinction" for this year. This honor recognizes the board’s exceptional commitment to advancing educational opportunities and supporting the success of all students in our district.

Oct. 10, 2024: Henry M. Jackson High School robotics team wins Chezy Champs

Henry M. Jackson High School’s robotics team, Team 2910: Jack in the Bot, claimed its first-ever victory at the Chezy Champs competition, held September 27-29, 2024, in San Jose, California. This prestigious win marks the first time a team has won both Chezy Champs and the Indiana Robotics Invitational (IRI) in the same year.

Oct. 3, 2024: Jackson High School named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

The College Board announced that Henry M. Jackson High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a Silver distinction.

Sept. 25, 2024: Jackson High students named 2025 National Merit semifinalists

Six seniors from Henry M. Jackson High School have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists: Sudhir Chebiyyam, Dhruv Deshpande, Shreya Karthik, Nidhi Krishna, Whittaker Perrin, and Advait Roopesh. They join over 16,000 students nationwide in receiving this esteemed recognition.

Sept. 17, 2024: Whittier Elementary gets a vibrant facelift thanks to volunteers

Over 80 dedicated volunteers from seven Safran sites across Washington and California transformed Whittier Elementary School’s playground into a colorful and inspiring environment last Friday, September 13. Safran employees and their families spent the day enhancing the school’s campus with a burst of creativity and community spirit.

Sept. 9, 2024: Everett Public Schools Celebrates AP Capstone Achievers

Everett Public Schools proudly announces that 49 students earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma™ and 38 students received the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ for the 2023-24 school year. Through a rigorous, project-based curriculum, this prestigious program enhances students’ critical thinking, research, and presentation skills.

Aug. 23, 2024: HM Jackson High School Hall of Fame inductees

The Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to induct/announce the inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class. The Inductees are: