Preparing for Inclement Weather
With the weather getting colder, we want to make sure you are prepared for school closures and delays due to inclement weather. Click on the link below and take the time now to prepare for unexpected weather.
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Mental Health Awareness
You are not alone. There are community supports for mental health, suicide prevention, substance abuse, self-harm and more.
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We are committed to equity, to safety and supports for students and adults, and to building on the strengths and addressing the needs of the whole child.
News & Events
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A total of 82 outstanding high school and middle school music students from Northshore have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of the 2024 Washington All-State performing groups.
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Progress is being made at North Creek High School’s campus! To accommodate school needs, modular classrooms were installed at the end of October and are tentatively scheduled for use after Winter Break.
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The community is invited to attend the performance of the Northshore School District Youth Choir joining the fall concert of the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Benaroya Hall.
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Students from Sunrise Elementary led community partners in cutting the ribbon of the first phase of a stormwater retrofit project spearheaded by King County on Nov. 8. Students joined representatives from King County’s Water and Land Resources Division, Dirt Corps, Sunrise staff, neighborhood volunteers, and community members in celebrating the installation of four large cisterns with a combined volume of 4,600 gallons (equivalent to 115 bathtubs).
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The decision to close or delay schools in response to snow and hazardous road conditions is made by the Superintendent as early as possible, typically by 5:30 a.m. Learn more about Northshore's process and communication during inclement weather.
Superintendent’s Blog
To keep families, staff, and community members up to date with all of the great things happening in Northshore, Superintendent Michael Tolley maintains a weekly blog.
Our actions are grounded in a strong belief in the capacity of every student to achieve academic and social-emotional success that prepares them to thrive in a world yet to be imagined.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan represents months of community conversations to help define clear strategic goals, determine how to measure them, and identify instructional techniques that will bring them to life in the classroom.
Equity & Diversity
We are committed to ensuring that all students are provided equitable opportunities to learn in an environment where they are nurtured and supported to succeed at high levels throughout their K-12 experiences and beyond.
Safety & Security
We take proactive measures to protect the safety of all our students and staff members.
Tax Dollars at Work
Growth brings new families looking for the excellent education and opportunities provided by Northshore School District.
Community
A successful school system works in partnership with students, parents, staff and community members.
School Board
School Board members exemplify citizen ownership and decision-making in the schools. They volunteer hundreds of hours and an immeasurable amount of energy to assure that schools are providing the best education for children.
Northshore By The Numbers
36 Schools
20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 comprehensive high schools, 6 choice schools.
22k Students
We serve students in Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and unincorporated King and Snohomish counties.
$11 Million
The Class of 2022 earned over $11 million in scholarship awards.
Est. 1959
In 1959, Woodinville and Bothell school districts joined together to form Northshore.
Our Featured Offerings
Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers
Early Childhood
We offer a variety of Early Childhood Programs for children age three to five.
Athletics
We offer 11 sports in middle school and 17 in high school. Most elementary schools offer sports as well.
Elementary Music
We offer a comprehensive elementary music program.
Adult Transition Program
Students prepare for life after school. Self-advocacy, work readiness, social emotional skills, and IEP goals are incorporated into daily activities.