Monday, February 20, 2023, is President’s Day and all schools and district offices will be closed. School will remain closed for the week of February 20-24 for Mid-Winter Break.
Americans began celebrating George Washington’s Birthday long before Congress declared it a federal holiday. It was not until 1879 that President Rutherford B. Hayes designated Washington’s birthday as a legal holiday to be observed.
Today, while some states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other past presidents, Presidents’ Day is popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.
There is a report of cold weather expected during the week. Anyone needing cold weather shelter can reach out to the following resources made available by the King County Regional Housing Authority KCRHA.
East King County Shelters & Day Centers: KCRHA WEBSITE
Congregations for the Homeless
Bellevue – Adult men
515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue (closest bus route is the 271)
425-496-4885
The Sophia Way
Kirkland – Women
3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue (closest bus routes are the 239 and 250)
425-896-7385
New Bethlehem Place
Kirkland – Families with children
8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland
425-679-0354
The Landing, Friends of Youth
Redmond – Youth & young adults
16101 NE 87th St., Redmond, 24 hours
425-449-3868