Monroe School District

06/03/2026

🦅 Future Hawks Visit Hidden River Middle School! 🦅

Today 5th grade students from Maltby Elementary and Fryelands Elementary spent part of their day at Hidden River Middle School getting a sneak peek into their future as incoming 6th graders!

Our amazing 8th grade WEB Leaders rolled out the welcome wagon, helping the soon-to-be Hawks feel right at home. The day was filled with fun and excitement, including:
✨ A warm welcome from Principal Judy
🏫 Guided tours of the school
👀 Watching current Hawks in action
🤝 “Getting to Know You” activities to build new connections
💙 Building confidence for the transition to middle school

While both schools visited, we’ve included some great pictures from Maltby Elementary’s visit — check out these smiling faces and future middle schoolers in action!

We know Hidden River Middle School can’t wait to welcome these students back in the fall as part of the Hawk family!

06/03/2026

We are incredibly proud to share this year's Students of the Year from Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center from the Monroe School District.

Please join us in congratulating:
▶️ Chloe Pedrin, Animation (MHS Senior)
▶️ Jace Sunde, Aerospace Manufacturing & Maintenance (MHS Senior)
▶️ Matthew Wilson, Automotive Technology (MHS Senior)
▶️ Megan Sanchez, Criminal Justice (MHS Junior)
▶️ Nathan Macauley, Computers, Servers & Networking (MHS Junior)
▶️ Aniya Woodard, Fashion & Merchandising (SVEC Senior)
▶️ Kiah Dunbar, Nursing Assistant (SVEC Junior)

These exceptional students were selected for consistently demonstrating Sno-Isle's core professional attributes:
-Communication, Attendance, Integrity/Honesty/Character
-Organization, Self-Motivation, Team Player
-Honor, Learning from Mistakes, Responsibility, Doing More than Expected

In recognition of their hard work, each nominee received a certificate, a commemorative plaque, a custom-engraved keychain, and a $500 scholarship from the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center Foundation.

Way to go!

06/03/2026

🎈Monroe High School chemistry students recently put science into action with their Hot Air Balloon Project!

As part of their study of gas laws, students explored how differences in pressure and temperature create lift. Working in teams, they used just 20 sheets of tissue paper and glue to design and build hot air balloons capable of flight.

Their challenge? Create a balloon that could soar to the height of the school while applying the scientific principles they had learned in class. Through planning, problem-solving, engineering, and a little trial and error, students experienced firsthand how chemistry and physics work in the real world.

Check out these photos of our students testing their designs and watching their hard work take flight! 🎈✨

06/02/2026

🎷🎶 Last night, jazz band students from Monroe High School and Park Place Middle School came together for a special evening of live jazz performance, showcasing the incredible talent, dedication, and passion of our young musicians.

The collaborative concert provided a wonderful opportunity for students from both schools to share the stage and celebrate their love of jazz music with family, friends, and our community.

We are grateful to our students, directors, and supporters who helped make this memorable event possible. We hope this collaboration becomes a lasting tradition for years to come!

We also want to recognize the Hidden River Middle School Jazz Band. While they were unable to join us this year, they are an important part of our district's music program, and we look forward to opportunities to include all three schools in future performances.

Enjoy these photos from an unforgettable evening of jazz! 🎺🎹🥁🎷

05/28/2026

Strong reading skills start early, and Monroe students are making encouraging progress. 📖🏫

This year, Monroe School District expanded the use of UFLI Foundations, a research-based phonics curriculum in kindergarten through second grade. Early i-Ready assessment results show growth in key reading skills across nearly every area measured, helping more students build the foundation they need to succeed in every subject that follows.

We’re grateful for the dedication of our teachers, instructional coaches, and support staff who are helping students become confident readers every day.

Read more about the work happening in our K-2 classrooms:

Monroe School District is seeing encouraging gains in early reading skills following the districtwide implementation of a new phonics curriculum in kindergarten through second grade.

05/27/2026

We are proud to announce that Maltby Elementary has been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for Closing Gaps during the 2024–2025 school year!

The program highlights schools that demonstrate exceptional progress in key areas of student success and only 16% of schools in Washington were recognized this year.

Schools recognized for Closing Gaps have shown improved outcomes for student groups in both growth and overall achievement on the statewide Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), as well as improved attendance.

Way to go, Maltby Elementary! 👏

Read more here: https://trst.in/YacNXD

05/27/2026

First graders at Salem Woods Elementary recently celebrated the culmination of their poetry writing unit with a special Poetry Writing Celebration! 📝✨

Families and staff were invited into classrooms as students proudly shared their poetry portfolios and read selections from their work. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student voice, creativity, and growth as young writers.

Way to go, Salem Woods poets!

05/22/2026

The Monroe Community Coalition still needs 110 more responses to meet its participation goal!

If you live or work within Monroe School District boundaries, the Monroe Community Coalition invites you to participate in a brief community survey focused on youth mental health, underage drinking, and substance use.

Your feedback will help guide and strengthen prevention programs that support Monroe students and families. Community participation is also critical to maintaining grant funding for these important efforts.

The survey is anonymous and only 21 questions.

Take the survey here:
ENGLISH: https://bit.ly/MonroeSurvey26e
SPANISH: https://bit.ly/MonroeSurvey26s

Together, we can help build a safer, healthier Monroe for our youth. To learn more about the Monroe Community Coalition’s programs and community initiatives, visit monroecommunitycoalition.org.

05/21/2026

Our Annual Report to the Community was recently delivered to all community members' mailboxes within the Monroe School District boundaries.

Didn't receive it? You can view the digital version on our website or pick up a copy in school offices or the district administrative office.

In it, you'll find a recap of the recent bond and levy community survey results, progress we've made toward our strategic plan goals, our financial report, and district demographics.

View it here: https://tinyurl.com/h6rwnspr

05/21/2026

Chartwells K12 is seeking dependable On-Call Food Service Workers to join our team in the Monroe School District!

This position is ideal for individuals looking for a flexible schedule that aligns with school hours, with shifts taking place during the day while students are in class. Enjoy a family-friendly work schedule with no nights, weekends, or holiday shifts required.

Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service in a school environment.

Apply now: https://careers.compass-usa.com/food-service-worker-on-call/job/AA7B6C62907299FE7E61A532197FCC85?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic