Q: When is the last day of school for Everett Public Schools in 2026?
The last day of school for Everett Public Schools in the 2025–26 school year is Monday, June 15, 2026. The final five weeks of the school year — mid-May through mid-June — are among the most event-dense weeks on the district calendar, with concerts, field days, PTSA events, AP make-up exams, and graduation ceremonies all landing in rapid succession.

Five Weeks Left: What Every Everett Family Needs to Know Before the Last Day of School on June 15

The school year doesn’t slow down in May. If anything, it accelerates. Concerts, field days, PTSA events, AP make-up exams, volunteer recognition nights, and graduation ceremonies all compress into the final stretch between now and June 15 — the last day of school for Everett Public Schools in the 2025–26 school year.

If you’re an EPS family and your calendar isn’t already filling up, this is your guide to what’s coming, what to plan for, and what you shouldn’t let sneak up on you.

The Calendar Anchor: June 15, 2026

The last day of school for Everett Public Schools is Monday, June 15, 2026. That’s five weeks from this week. The school year’s final stretch includes the last day of instruction, which means report cards, grade promotions, locker cleanouts, textbook returns, and end-of-year school traditions — all of which vary by school but typically cluster in the final two weeks.

Mark it. A lot of family planning decisions depend on it: summer childcare start dates, camp enrollment, work schedule adjustments, and summer program registration. Speaking of which — if you haven’t registered for EPS’s summer programs yet, deadlines are approaching. The Summer 2026 Academy Programs guide has the full breakdown of what the district is offering and who’s eligible.

What’s Happening in May at EPS Schools

The EPS district calendar for May 2026 is genuinely busy. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

AP Make-Up Exams — Advanced Placement make-up exams are running through May, giving students who missed a primary exam date a second chance to take the test. For families with high schoolers enrolled in AP courses at Cascade, Everett, or other EPS high schools, this is a critical window. AP scores determine whether students earn college credit — and for Running Start students also enrolled at Everett Community College, the end-of-quarter timing overlaps with EvCC’s spring term wrap-up as well.

Eisenhower Middle School PTSA 4th Annual Family Fun Fest — May 16. Eisenhower Middle is hosting its annual family community event, one of the more consistent school-community events in the district’s middle school calendar. If your student is at Eisenhower, check in with their PTSA for details.

Jackson Elementary Festival of Cultures — Jackson Elementary’s Festival of Cultures is a celebration of the school’s diverse student body, with families and students sharing food, music, and traditions from their communities. It’s one of the more genuine community-first events on the district calendar — the kind of evening where the gym feels like Everett in miniature.

Elementary school concerts — Multiple elementary schools are scheduling their spring music concerts in May and early June. Emerson Elementary’s Kindergarten and First Grade Concerts are on the calendar. Check your school’s specific dates — these tend to fill up the parking lot fast.

Gateway Middle School Symphonic Choir at Mariners — Gateway Middle School’s Symphonic Choir has a performance scheduled at a Mariners game, one of those events that sounds almost too good to be true until you see your kid singing in a baseball stadium.

AP Exams and High School Seniors: The Final Push

For high school seniors, May and early June are a different kind of intense. AP exams, final projects, and senior-specific events are all happening simultaneously. The graduation ceremony dates and venues have already been published — if you haven’t confirmed which ceremony your student’s school is holding and when, now is the time to do that.

For the Class of 2026, this is the end of a K-12 experience that produced a record 96.3% graduation rate for the district. Whatever comes next — college, Running Start completion, a trade program, the workforce — they’re crossing the stage in a strong district.

What Families Often Miss: Textbooks, Lockers, and Fees

Every EPS school handles end-of-year logistics slightly differently, but here are the things that most families forget until the last week:

Textbooks: District-owned textbooks must be returned. Most schools do a formal textbook collection day in the week before the last day of school. Unreturned books result in a fee. Check with your school about the specific date — it varies by school.

Library books: School library books also have end-of-year deadlines. Students with outstanding library materials typically receive notices home in the last two weeks of school. Clearing these before June 15 avoids fees that carry into next year’s enrollment.

Lockers: Middle and high school students need to clear their lockers before the last day. Anything left behind is typically held briefly and then disposed of — not returned.

Outstanding fees: Student fees, lunch account balances, and device fees (for district-issued Chromebooks or iPads) should be resolved before the school year ends. Most EPS schools use the ParentVUE portal for fee management — if you haven’t logged into ParentVUE recently, doing so now will show you what’s outstanding.

Kindergarten Enrollment for 2026–27

If you have a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2026, they’re eligible for kindergarten in the 2026–27 school year. Everett Public Schools typically opens kindergarten enrollment in late winter and early spring — if you haven’t enrolled your child yet, contact your neighborhood school directly or visit the EPS enrollment office. Waiting until August means reduced choice in school placement and less time for the district to prepare.

Families who are new to Everett and figuring out which school their child is zoned for can use the school finder tool on the EPS website. Boundary changes occasionally happen between school years, so even longtime residents should verify if they’ve moved recently.

Summer Programs: Don’t Miss the Deadlines

The Summer 2026 Academy isn’t the only summer option for EPS families — it’s the main district-run program, but there are also summer learning options through community partners, enrichment programs at Everett Community College, and summer reading programs through the Everett Public Library system.

The Everett Public Library’s summer reading program typically launches in June and runs through August. It’s free, open to all ages, and offers incentives for kids who complete reading milestones. For younger students especially, summer reading significantly reduces learning loss — the research on summer slide is consistent across grade levels and income brackets.

For high schoolers considering Running Start at EvCC, fall quarter registration opens in the summer. Dr. Chemene Crawford’s college is actively enrolling for fall 2026. The earlier a student registers, the more course options are available.

Volunteer Appreciation and End-of-Year Giving

May is also volunteer and staff appreciation season across EPS schools. Many PTSAs run end-of-year appreciation events for teachers and paraprofessionals. If your school’s PTSA hasn’t sent out a call for contributions or volunteers for those events, reach out directly — they likely need help.

Some schools also run end-of-year supply drives, collecting backpacks and school supplies for families who need support at the start of next year. These drives typically run in May and June. Connecting with your school’s PTSA or office staff is the best way to find out if one is happening at your child’s school.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the last day of school for Everett Public Schools in 2026?
The last day of school in the 2025–26 school year is Monday, June 15, 2026.

When are EPS graduation ceremonies?
Graduation ceremony dates and venues for all EPS high schools have been published. See the full graduation ceremony guide for specifics by school.

What summer programs does EPS offer in 2026?
The Summer 2026 Academy is the district’s primary summer program. The summer programs guide covers eligibility, dates, and how to register.

When does EvCC Running Start enrollment open for fall 2026?
Fall quarter registration at Everett Community College opens during summer. Students interested in Running Start for the 2026–27 school year should contact EvCC admissions or check everettcc.edu for specific enrollment windows.

What happens if my child has unreturned textbooks or library books at the end of the year?
Unreturned materials typically result in fees that carry forward into the next school year. Each school sets its own collection timeline for end-of-year — check with your child’s school directly for specific dates.

My child is starting kindergarten in fall 2026 — is it too late to enroll?
It’s not too late, but sooner is better. Contact your neighborhood school or the EPS enrollment office directly. Children must be five years old on or before August 31, 2026 to qualify for the 2026–27 kindergarten class.

How do I find out what school events are coming up at my child’s school?
The EPS district calendar at everettsd.org lists district-wide events. Individual school PTSAs and school offices communicate school-specific events through ParentVUE, school newsletters, and their own social media pages.