Information for Darrington School Board Candidates Now Available

 

Information for community members interested in running for the ​Darrington School Board this year is now available. Board members typically serve a term of four years. There are two positions that are up for election this year:

·         Director-at-Large Position 4 

·         Director-at-Large Position 5

A school board candidate must be a registered voter and reside within the school district boundaries. The Director-at-Large positions do not have specific boundaries within the school district. Our district website contains a map of the school district boundaries which lie in the valley from Skaglund’s Hill to the Government Bridge on Hwy 530 towards Rockport including all of Sauk Prairie and Swede Heaven, and up the Mountain Loop Highway.  

The school board establishes general policy for the school system; employs school personnel upon recommendation of the superintendent; adopts and revises the annual operating budget; informs the public of the needs and progress of the educational system; administers school functions; and selects the superintendent of schools.

Online candidate filing opens on Monday, May 5 and closes on Friday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 5 and the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4.

The Candidate Guide can be found here.  


This week, DHS hosted a College and Career Fair for our 8th-12th grade students. It was a great opportunity for students to explore different paths for life after high school, ask questions, and start thinking about their futures. 

A big thank you to the following guests who joined us and made the event such a success: Janicki Industries, Hampton Lumber, Reece Construction, Skagit Regional Health, Pilchuck Tree Farm, Cascade Job Corps, Seattle City Light, Snohomish County Parks and Recreation, Snohomish County PUD, Port of Everett, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Central Washington University, Optum Care Washington, Grand Canyon University, Bellingham Technical College, Everett Community College, Skagit Valley College, Western Washington University, Army, Air Force, Navy, AA Asphalting, Workforce Northwest. 


Ella Heiner, a senior at Darrington High School, is the kind of student who makes an impact wherever she goes. “Ella’s ability to juggle a demanding academic schedule with her leadership roles in the arts and athletics is nothing short of inspiring,” said Shawna Brown, Darrington Teacher on Special Assignment. Ella’s $100 contribution is being made to The Trevor Project.

Darrington School District is now accepting referrals for its Darrington School District is now accepting referrals for its Highly Capable Program. IF you know of a student who would benefit from a Highly Capable Program please complete this FORM and return it to the Special Services Department or any one of our district offices.

The referral window for this school year will close on Friday, November 22, 2024..