Agency - Jackson Elementary School

Mission Statement: At Jackson Elementary, we are committed to engaging families in a positive and meaningful learning environment where high standards and expectations are established to ensure that each student acquires the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve academic excellence and become a lifelong learner and responsible citizen.

Description:
With a caring family of over fifty full-time and part-time staff, we are committed to our common goal of high quality 21st century education to each of our 400 students. We strive to see each student meet or exceed current academic standards as indicated by state, district, and building assessments.

The Jackson staff is proud of its reputation of excellence and working together as a team. We think of ourselves as a family dedicated to challenging each student to reach the high standards our community has come to expect and our children will need to achieve their dreams.

Parent and community members play a vital role in our efforts. We invite you to join us today as a partner and build on our successes toward and even better tomorrow.

History:
Jackson Elementary School History:

Jackson Elementary School was named for Andrew Jackson, Old Hickory, the seventh President of the United States.

As 1901 drew to a close, a census was conducted in Everett with the intent of verifying a population of over 10,000 school district inhabitants. The census identified a population well in excess of the requirement and Everett became a First Class District in Feb. 1902. The eight room Jackson Grade School was constructed in the 3600 block of Norton Avenue and had a capacity of 316 students.

The original Jackson School was constructed in 1902 at a total cost of approximately $30,000. Old Jackson is long gone today. The site is now a playground.

The main building at Jackson's current site was built in 1948. In 1967, the north wing and library were added on. A complete modernization took place in 1993.

Betty Cobbs became the Everett School District's first minority woman Principal when she was selected for the head post at Jackson Elementary School in 1983.

The Adopt-A-Stream program at Jackson Elementary School surged from modest beginnings in 1983 to national prominence. Essentially, the program consisted of re-establishing a salmon run in Pigeon Creek, which cuts a deep ravine behind the school and empties into Port Gardner Bay. When the first salmon returned to the rehabilitated stream in 1987, it was proof that man-made environmental damage can be reversed.

Contact people:

Molly Allen, Reading Specialist, (phone), (email) Rhoda Onken, Office Assistant, (phone), (email) Brian Fitch, Principal, (phone), (email)

Address:

3700 Federal Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (See a map)

Directions:

Northbound: From I-5, take exit 192 (Broadway/City Center). This is a left-hand exit off the freeway. Turn right and pigtail around at 41st Street exit. At second traffic signal, turn right onto Rucker. Turn left at 35th Avenue and then. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Everett Transit Routes 7 and 9 stop at Rucker/35th, 10-minutes minute walk