Everett Voters Approve $396.8M School Bond and Levy Renewal

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Everett voters overwhelmingly approved a $396.85 million school construction bond and a levy renewal to support ongoing staffing and programs in the district's schools. The bond will fund new school construction, classroom additions, safety upgrades, and the replacement of many portable classrooms, while the renewed levy will continue to cover teachers, custodians, and enrichment programs.

Why it matters

The passage of these measures demonstrates strong community support for investing in Everett's public schools, which will allow the district to address long-standing facility needs and maintain critical staffing and programming that state funding alone does not cover.

The details

The $396.85 million bond will fund a new elementary school, replace Lowell Elementary, rebuild the library and cafeteria at Cascade High, construct a new career and technical education building, and renovate the vocational building at Everett High. It will also cover districtwide safety upgrades, HVAC and roofing improvements, and the replacement of many of the district's 103 portable classrooms. The renewed education levy will continue to support teachers, custodians, health staff, and enrichment programs like STEM and AP courses.

• The special election was held on February 10, 2026.
• The bond measure cleared the required 60% supermajority threshold with 63.8% approval.
• The education levy renewal passed with 64.4% approval.

What’s next

With voter approval secured, Everett Public Schools plans to move forward with design, permitting, and contractor selection for its priority projects, sharing timelines, renderings, and community updates on its bond and levy web page. The district says community oversight and regular public reporting will guide how the bond dollars are spent.