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Sunnycrest and Hillcrest principals highlight SEL, student voice and academic targets
Summary
Sunnycrest Principal Trexel presented SEL goals and survey results showing Social Awareness at 71% and self-efficacy at 57% (328 student responses). Hillcrest Principal Katy Rudolph outlined a goal of 75% of students at grade level in math and reading and plans to strengthen PLCs and Tier 1/Tier 2 supports.
Principals from Sunnycrest and Hillcrest elementary schools presented building-level goals and evidence of progress to the Lake Stevens School District Board on May 28.
Sunnycrest Principal Trexel told the board the school set a year-end SEL/behavior goal: 80% of students should have fewer than two office discipline referrals. Trexel described classroom practices such as co-constructed norms and regular class meetings that support belonging and said Unity Day each October reinforces kindness and inclusion. She reported results from a student Social Awareness survey (328 responses) showing a 71% rate in spring 2025 and a separate measure of self-efficacy at 57%.
"Every student feeling seen, heard, and valued" was a central theme of Trexels remarks; she also listed student clubs (Plant Club, Art Club, Minecraft Club, Watercolor Club, Bead Club, Crochet Crusaders and Little Readers Club) as part of the schools strategy to build belonging.
At Hillcrest, Principal Katy Rudolph highlighted collaborative educator teams, a consistent PBIS system, special education inclusivity and a partnership with the PTA. Rudolph said the school is targeting a goal of 75% of students performing at grade level in math and reading on the SBA and described strategies including district-provided curriculum, strengthened professional learning communities, a redesigned intervention block and use of interim assessments to guide instruction.
Why it matters: building-level practices and measurable targets shape instructional priorities and resource allocation. Both principals emphasized student voice and community events as part of their improvement plans.
Whats next: Principals and staff will continue to implement the described intervention and PLC strategies over the summer and into the next school year; the board acknowledged the reports and congratulated school teams.
