Northshore School District Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, 98021 425-408-6000
Northshore Propositions on the Ballot, Not in the Voters' Pamphlet
Ballots for the Feb. 9 election have arrived in homes along with voters' pamphlets. Northshore School District propositions are not listed inside the King County Voters' Pamphlet and Snohomish County did not produce a voters' pamphlet for this election. This is a practice the district has followed for the last serveral years as a cost saving measure.
Information about these proposition is on the ballot -- don't forget to turn your King County ballot over to see two of the propositions. An informational mailer was also sent to Northshore residents on Jan. 15. Please contact the Communications Department, 425.408.7670, for additional information or assistance.
2010 Levy/Bond Information - please click here
Three propositions are on the
ballot in Northshore School District Feb. 9 to support student learning. A Capital Projects Bond, a
Renewal Education Operations Support Levy and a Renewal School
Technology Levy.
Please remember to vote.
Two Northshore Schools to Participate in Online State Testing
Sunrise Elementary School and Timbercrest Junior High School will participate in the first year of the state online testing pilot May 3 through June 4. Students in grades 6-8 will take the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) in reading and/or math on a computer.
The MSP, which replaces the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), is required by state law for students in grades 3-8. The rollout plan for online testing calls for additional grades and subjects to be added each year. Based on feedback from schools participating in this spring's online testing, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will evaluate the rollout plan to determine if any adjustments are needed.
The paper and pencil MSP exams testing window is May 12 - 28. Individual schools determine what days during the windows to test.
Canyon Creek Teacher Patty Bourne Selected as Washington Elementary Music Educator of the Year
Canyon Creek Elementary music teacher Patty Bourne was selected as
the Washington Elementary Music Educator of the Year by the Washington
Music Educators Association (WMEA). The award was established by WMEA
to recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of music
education in the state of Washington. Patty will be presented with her award on Saturday, February 13, 2010, as part of the WMEA Conference Banquet. The 2009-2010 school year marks Patty's 15th year as a teacher in the Northshore School District. Congratulations, Patty!
Northshore Receives $500,000 Energy Grant
The Northshore School District received a $500,000 state grant to complete energy
efficiency school improvements, such as upgrades to heating and
ventilation systems and replacement of inefficient lighting. The grant
requires the district to use matching funds. Funding is contingent on
the passage of the Feb. 9 Capital Projects Bond. read more
Kindergarten Orientations Scheduled - February 24 & 25
The Northshore School District invites parents of incoming
kindergarten students to the annual kindergarten orientations held at
the Northshore Performing Arts Center at Bothell High School:
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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-8PM
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Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-8PM
A mult-lingual kindergarten orientation will be held on March 2 from 7-8PM at the Woodmoor Elementary Library. read more
Information Regarding Waivers
The three-year boundary agreement that allowed students to attend their newly assigned schools or stay at their previously assigned schools without waiver paperwork will expire June 2010. Students currently attending a school that is outside of their service area must now formally complete a waiver to continue placement at their school of choice for the 2010-2011 school year. The waiver application can be accessed online (
download [ English | Spanish ] [Adobe Reader required])
or contact the Office of Student Services at 425-408-7725 for more information and assistance.
Athletic eligibility or placement questions should be directed to the school.
