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ACT moves to digital testing

Move aside pencil and paper. The ACT is preparing to move to a computer-based exam by spring 2015. The college readiness test, taken by over a million high school students each year, will include the same content as found on the pencil and paper test with four sections – math, English, writing and science. However, [...]

April 2013 students of the month

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete list and information for the April 2013 students of the month. Student Name: Casey Hynes Mother’s Name: Leslie Hynes Father’s Name: Richard Hynes GPA: 3.99 Clubs & Activities: Key Club, Project Unify, Mix [...]

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Vandals damage several windows at MTHS

Students arriving to school on Monday were greeted by broken windows and shards of glass on the floor of the HUB. According to a post on the MTHS Facebook page, the vandalism took place just before 2 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, April 27. In addition to the HUB, the windows of at least [...]

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March 2013 students of the month

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete list and information for the March 2013 students of the month. Student Name: Shawn Evensen Mother’s Name: Betty Father’s Name: Wayne Clubs & Activities: Macho Volleyball. Athletics: Football Awards: [...]

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Hanson remembered, honored

More than 200 people crowded the HUB inside MTHS Saturday night to share stories and remember the life of Dianna Hanson. The 2007 Mountlake Terrace graduate was killed by a lion March 6 at the California wildlife sanctuary where she was an intern. She was 24 years old. “She was such an active person with [...]

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MTHS graduate killed by lion in California

Dianna Hanson, a 2007 graduate, was killed by a lion at the Northern California wildlife park where she was an intern. She was 24 years old. Hanson was found dead by investigators in an enclosure and the lion was shot dead by sheriff deputies. “Dianna was just a really outstanding young woman at our school,” [...]

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Honor Society sophomore inductees

On February 27,  Honor Society inducted few sophomores as new members for their achievement and success. Principal Greg Schwab and adviser Julie Petterson gave their opening remarks and speech. The officers also spoke about the four pillars of Honor society which is Character, Leadership, Scholarship and Service. The 2012-2013 officers are co-presidents Abby McDermott and [...]

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February 2013 students of the month

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete list and information for the February 2013 students of the month.   Student Name: Sera Motokana Mother’s Name: Sisilia Motokana Father’s Name: Marika Motokana GPA: 3.6 Clubs & Activities: I [...]

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Resignation of Williams draws question

Behavior coordinator Anthony Williams resigned from his job on Jan. 29. His resignation followed a long period of absence, which began in mid-December. Since Williams’ period of absence began, students and staff members have been kept in the dark about why he left MTHS. “What I can say at this point is that Mr. Williams [...]

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Second suspect in restroom assault, robbery identified

New details have emerged in the two months that have passed since the assault and robbery of an MTHS junior in a school restroom on Dec. 4. According to the Mountlake Terrace Police Department (MTPD), two suspects, senior Darian Sharpe – who was identified, charged and expelled immediately following the incident – and junior Jordan [...]

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