August 13, 2021
Dear Gateway Students, Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to Gateway Middle School! We want to extend a warm welcome to all our new students and
families as well as welcome back our returning students and families. Our staff is very much looking
forward to partnering with you to ensure a successful year of learning for each student. We hope this
letter finds you enjoying the summer and energizes you for the first day of school on September 8, 2021.
As the school year quickly approaches, we want to make sure you have the information you need
regarding orientation. You will also be receiving additional information from our PTSA newsletter soon.
It will provide information about volunteer opportunities and much more. At any time throughout the year,
you may visit our Gateway website or the PTSA website for updated information.
Orientation
Orientation for Sixth Graders and Students new to our campus will be held on Friday, August 27
th
.
There are four session, with each session running two hours.
• 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Please click this link to register for an orientation session.
What you can expect at the orientation:
· Upon arrival students will report to the cafeteria
· Each student will be issued a chrome book after a parent/guardian completes a Technology Usage
Agreement Form. Please click here to access the necessary form.
· A brief device training will be provided on how to care for your device and how to access your class
schedule and school email account
· You will be given the opportunity to become familiar with our campus and walk your class schedule
· Receive a grade level class t-shirt compliments of our Associated Student Body
Seventh and Eighth Grade Orientation on Monday, August 30
th
.
· 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Seventh Grade Orientation
· 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Eight Grade Orientation
Please bring a copy of your schedule or your device to access your schedule. Students will have the
opportunity to walk their class schedule.
All students, parents and visitors must wear a mask while on campus.
GATEWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
15404 Silver Firs Drive
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6600 Fax: (425) 385-6602
School Hours: 8:10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. / Office Hours: 7:40 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Matthew Bennett, Principal
David Campbell, Assistant Principal
Fees and purchases
All fees and fines can be made online. You may access the payment portal here. You will need to view
your student’s schedule to determine the applicable fees for the 21-22 school year. Fees and schedules
will be available on August 27
th
.
Below are the prices of items available for purchase online:
ASB/ID Card
Mandatory for sports participation
and extracurricular activities
$10.00
PE Uniform*
Shirt
Shorts
$10.00
$10.00
Band
$20.00
UA Fee
$20.00
Choir Fee
$20.00
Orchestra Fee
$20.00
Yearbook
$25.00
Athletic Fees
$40.00
Any outstanding fines
*A PE uniform is not required. You may provide your own uniform. Guidelines on personal clothing are
forthcoming. PE clothes are not required until the second week of school.
School Pictures
Student pictures will be taken at school on Tuesday, September 14
th
. There will be more information
coming soon. Picture retakes will be in early November. The date is TBD.
Sports Physicals
If your student will participate in an athletic sport(s) this year, please make sure you have an updated
sports physical on file in the main office. Sports physicals are good for two years and required for all
Everett Public Schools athletic sports. All sports forms are available on the Gateway website under the
athletic tab.
Dress Code
Item
Guideline
Shirts/Tops
• The bottom of the shirt and the top of the pants/shorts/skirt must
overlap
• Necklines must stay at or above the top of the armpit
• Strapless tops are not allowed
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
• Shorts and skirts must be longer than the longest finger when arms
are extended down the sides
• Fabrics must be solid (not transparent or see-through)
• Must not reveal undergarments
Footwear
• Must cover toes, heels and have hard soles
• May not have wheels
Accessories
• Bandanas, chains, and spikes are not permitted
• Pajamas or slippers may not be worn
• Hats and hoods, while permitted, must not present a safety hazard.
Staff may ask for their removal if, for example, wearing a hood would
impair peripheral vision during certain PE activities or a science lab.
No clothing item may promote or reference the following:
Alcohol, bigotry, drugs, gangs, racism, sex, suicide, tobacco, vandalism, violence and/or weapons
Lunch Pricing
Yes, again this year school meals are offered at no charge for all on-site students! The meal program is
federally funded, and meal costs are reimbursed by the UDSA>
• Menus – To find out the menu for the breakfast and lunch at your student’s school, please visit
our My School Menus website.
• Free and Reduced Meal applications – Even though meals are free this year, families are still
encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal application. Free and reduced approved
applications help find other programs and can also help waive other fee for your family.
ₒ Free and reduced meals online application
ₒ Paper applications are available in the front office
Familiarizing Students with Key Policies
As Gateway staff, we feel it is important for students and parents to become familiar with several key
student policies that are meant to help promote a more optimal learning environment.
Attendance: The easiest way to excuse your student’s absence is to go to the Gateway Middle School
website and look for the link under Attendance Reporting Policy. Our attendance email is
GWYAttendance@everettsd.org
Absences can also be excused by sending a note with your student to deliver to the office when he/she
returns to school. Please be sure to include the following information: students first and last name,
student ID number, the reason for the absence, parent/guardian name and signature, as well as a phone
number where the note can be verified. Per district policy, absences must be excused within 30
calendar days. Additional attendance policy information is attached.
Cell phones & Electronics: Everett Public Schools provides students with the technology they need
during the school day to access digital and online learning experiences. Elementary and middle school
students who choose to bring cell phones and other Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) to school may
only use them before or after the school day. During the school day, all cell phones and other PEDs must
be powered off and stored in the student’s backpack. For more information about PED use at school,
please refer to Policy 3246 and Procedure 3246P.
We highly recommend leaving other valuable electronic equipment at home to minimize distractions. If
students choose to use I-pods traveling to/from school, they must also be securely stored in backpacks
during school hours. At no time should video recording devices be used at school, inside or outside the
building, without prior teacher/administrator approval.
Student violation of the cell phone and electronics policies will result in confiscation. Cell phones and
electronics will not be returned to the student. A parent or guardian must pick up the confiscated item,
which will be securely kept in the office.
Gum: Is strictly prohibited on campus at all times, both outside and inside.
