Terrace Park Elementary School

Cedar Way Elementary sits in the middle of a Mountlake Terrace neighborhood next to Cedar Way Park, and about 520 students in kindergarten through sixth grade come here each day. Our building opened in 1959 and was modernized in 1993, and community groups use it often for meetings, events and youth activities. Our families come from all parts of the globe, alongside many who have lived in Mountlake Terrace for generations. English learner support helps newcomers build vocabulary and reading skills, and our schoolwide Title I program adds extra instructional help across grades K to 6. Students can stay after school for STEM Club and the Board Game Club, and the year includes field trips, a fall Harvest Festival and spirit days. School meals are served daily, and as part of Edmonds School District we connect families to district child care before and after classes, bus routes and family support services. The Eagles are our mascot.

Our two-story classroom building opened in September 2018, replacing the original 1955 Mountlake Terrace Elementary after a 2014 voter-approved bond, with a one-story gymnasium and commons alongside it. About 420 students in kindergarten through sixth grade attend, and the Hawks are part of Edmonds School District. We are one of four district schools offering the Dual Language Program, where students learn to read and write in both Spanish and English. Students learning English also get support through our ML program. For students who need more specialized instruction, we run Primary and Intermediate Intensive Support Classrooms with learning support staff, along with counseling and student support programs and alternative recess options. Band and orchestra, visiting authors and assemblies fill out the year, and sixth graders head to outdoor education camp. Students run the safety patrol, and an active parent group hosts skate nights, movie nights, a school dance, an ice cream social and a school BBQ.

Heritage Christian Academy, located in Bothell, Washington, has been a beacon of Christ-centered education since 1979, dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of each child. Serving students from preschool through high school, the academy focuses on those with diverse learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school emphasizes a family-driven approach that fosters strong relationships among teachers, staff, students, and parents, creating an environment where every child feels known and valued. Key programs such as the Learning Success Center provide tailored support to enhance academic and social skills, while the STEAM-powered curriculum in middle school encourages creativity and critical thinking. With a commitment to low student-teacher ratios and high-quality extended care for children aged 30 months to 12 years, Heritage Christian Academy stands out for its holistic development of students in both spiritual and academic realms. This unique blend of community involvement and specialized educational resources makes Heritage not just a school but a supportive family where children are equipped to pursue their individual paths with confidence.