Vote YES for Anacortes kids

WA State Does Not Fully Fund Education

While state and federal sources fund approximately 82% of district, the remaining 18% shortfall must be filled by replacement Anacortes school levies to maintain strong, effective schools.

Investing in Education Benefits Our Entire Community

A YES vote supports our students with the education, activities and facilities they need to thrive. By investing in them today, we’re investing in the future of our community and workforce.

2026 Anacortes School Levies

Anacortes voters are being asked to renew—not create—two essential local levies that fund quality education and safe schools. A strong school system is a foundation of a strong and thriving community.

Government funding

State and federal funding provides roughly 82% of the district’s funding. Washington state is only required to fund districts to a level that barely meets our minimum requirements to operate.

The state funds only basic education requirements. It does not fully cover smaller class sizes, extracurricular activities, early learning, transportation, health services, preventive building maintenance, technology and safety improvements, substitute staffing, nor utilities.

Pie chart showing funding for Anacortes School District funding: 82% comes from State and Federal funding. The rest must be supplemented by the community, which is why it is so important to support the upcoming Anacortes School Levies.

Smiling children gathered on a playground in Anacortes. They are depending on the voters in to vote YES on the upcoming Anacortes school levies to make up for what the state and federal funding does not cover.

Our children deserve more than the bare minimum

We believe Anacortes is not a “just good enough” kind of community that wants only the minimum requirement for our children.

Pie chart showing funding for Anacortes School District funding: 18% comes from Local Levies because Washington State is only required to fund districts to a level that only barely meets our minimum requirements to operate. This is why it is so important to support the upcoming Anacortes School Levies.

Making up the difference with Anacortes School Levies

Just as all citizens have been affected by cost of living due to inflation, so has the Anacortes School District. The cost of education has increased substantially since 2022. For decades, Anacortes voters have chosen to fill this 18% state and federal funding shortfall by voting for levy renewals.

These replacement levies ensure continued funding for high-quality curriculum, athletics, arts, clubs, early learning services, and critical facility maintenance.

For our schools to continue playing a vital role in producing high-caliber young adults and citizens, we need to ensure they are provided with ample opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. That cannot happen without continued financial support from our great community!

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The Moroney boys hold a sign saying "Vote YES for Anacortes Schools."

City Council member TJ Fantini supports the 2026 Anacortes School Levies.

Renewing Our Promise

My wife Torie and I are voting yes because investing in our kids today is what keeps Anacortes vibrant tomorrow.

Dave Harris, Chair of the Citizens for Anacortes Schools Committee, and his wife Monica Harris, Yard Sign Co-Lead of the Citizens for Anacortes Schools Committee, a registered political action committee dedicated to promoting the passage of the Anacortes School levies.

Our Community Depends on Our Vote

Anacortes schools strengthen our entire community, not just those with school-aged children.

Pictured proudly showing their support for Anacortes schools are sisters Patty Johnson (retired ASD teacher), Maggie Thompson (retired ASD administrator), and Mary Kiser (retired ASD school counselor).

Stronger Schools, Stronger Anacortes

When they have the tools and opportunities to succeed, the entire community benefits.

Joel Watters and his family encourage you to join them in voting to renew the Anacortes School Levies in the February 10 election.

From Navy Moves to Community Roots: Standing Behind Anacortes Schools

Anacortes School District checked all the boxes to bring this physician’s family of six to our town.

Sherry Chavers, Anacortes resident, stands outside a track stadium on a cold, sunny day. She is a strong advocate for Anacortes schools and hopes you'll join her in voting yes on the upcoming Anacortes School Levy.

Anacortes Schools: A Voice for the Arts

Arts education is a key part of any education, and vitally important to a complete education.

VOTE YES for SCHOOLS in 2026!

Let’s work together to make Anacortes Schools the best they can be!