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MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT: EarthCorps Event at Clarke Beach Park to be held on Oct. 03

Join EarthCorps & Mercer Island Parks and Recreation to restore the forested natural area at Clarke Beach Park!

ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT: Clothing Bank

We would like to let everyone who is a student and their families in the Enumclaw School District know that the Clothing Bank will be opening Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 10-6. We do have restrictions for you to follow.

NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT: North Creek High School Spanish Teacher Awarded the 2020 Paz Poetry Prize

Congratulations to Alejandro Pérez-Cortés, who teaches Spanish at North Creek High School and was named the winner of this year’s Paz Poetry Prize. Pérez-Cortés submitted an original manuscript of poetry in Spanish to the contest, which is named in honor of the late Nobel Prize-winning poet, Octavio Paz. Pérez-Cortés’ award-winning manuscript, “Ima and Coli:

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Snoqualmie Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Performance Award

The Washington Department of Ecology named the City of Snoqualmie among the winners of the annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award for 2019, repeating treatment plant honors the city received in 2018.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Virtual Neighborhood Leadership Gathering

COVID-19 has interrupted the ways people live, work and relate to one another on a daily basis. During this unprecedented time, the City of Bellevue is examining its effectiveness in being a caring and resilient community.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: Safer Fall Recycling Events Provide Drop-Off Recycling Options in Kirkland

This fall, the Kirkland community can recycle many difficult-to-recycle items at special events designed to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

CITY OF SNOQUALMIE: Snoqualmie Plein Air Paint Out Winning Artwork Announced

Artist Alex Trapp, an award-winning Snoqualmie Plein Air Paint Out artist, painted in three downtown locations on August 15 in honor of this year’s Railroad Days.

CITY OF NEWCASTLE: City Launches SeeClickFix Mobile App to Report Non-Emergency Concerns

The City of Newcastle is excited to announce a partnership with SeeClickFix, a citizen engagement platform that streamlines the submission process for citizens to report non-emergency issues via mobile devices and computers.

CITY OF NEWCASTLE: Newcastle Officers Earn Lifesaver Awards

We recently handed out several awards to your Newcastle officers for actions around our community. We take our commitment to safety and great policework very seriously and wanted to let you know about these various actions of your officers.

CITY OF NEWCASTLE: Reminder: Bear Sightings in Newcastle

It's that time of year again. As bears emerge from winter dens across the state, state wildlife managers are reminding residents how to avoid possible conflicts with hungry animals looking to scavenge an easy meal.

TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Hiring Announcement - Director of ELL, Early Learning and Elementary Education

Please join us in extending an enthusiastic welcome to Ms. Stephanie Chen as she assumes the role of Director of ELL, Early Learning, and Elementary Education for the Tukwila School District! Ms. Chen’s first day will be Tuesday, September 1st, 2020.

TAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT: 2020-2021 School-Year Calendar

Here is a link to a basic 2020-2021 school-year calendar.

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Meals for Students during Distance Learning

Public schools play a vital role in children’s health by providing free and reduced-price meals to students in need through the National School Lunch & Breakfast program.

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL: School Beat: Start of School Rescheduled to September 4

Seattle Public Schools sends weekly newsletters with the latest planning updates, including a message from Superintendent Juneau.

RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Year To Start Fully Online

Based on continued increase in COVID-19 cases notably among young people throughout the region and specifically in South King County, Renton School District will begin the 2020-2021 school year on Sept. 2 with fully in-home learning.

NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT: National Merit Scholarship Corporation Awards 2020 Inglemoor Graduate

Congratulations to Inglemoor 2020 graduate Claire Longcore, who received a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship in July.

HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT: September 2 Family Webinars

Our wonderful staff at Highline Public Schools is hard at work preparing to welcome you back to school in just two short weeks. While it will look different this year, we are still excited for the first day of school.

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Update for Families Regarding Special Education Services & 504 Plans

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share some updates for fall regarding special education services.

CITY OF NEWCASTLE: Planning Commission to Host Aug. 26 Public Hearing