Preparing for Back to School
This is an exciting time as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year!
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Free Preschool: Now Enrolling for the 2024-25 School Year
The preschool years are among the most critical in a child's life to influence learning. The Northshore School District is committed to providing the support that our youngest students need to prepare them to succeed in school.
Now Enrolling for the 2024-25 School Year!
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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 summary of administrative changes that took place in Northshore on or after July 1, 2024 is now available.
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Northshore School District's print Community Newsletter is now arriving in mailboxes throughout our district to keep our residents informed. A web-based version is also now available.
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In support of our commitment to fostering belonging, Northshore School District hosted its first Latino Graduation Celebration in June. The celebration was organized by the district’s five Family Engagement Specialists and a group of incredible parent leaders. Over 80 members of the Class of 2024 were recognized, representing Bothell, Inglemoor, Innovation Lab, North Creek, and Woodinville high schools. School staff, administrators, and over 400 family and friends attended the event.
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Congratulations to the 81 Northshore staff members who have retired or are planning to soon retire from the Northshore School District. These individuals have served Northshore schools and students for a total of approximately 1,611 years.
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Congratulations to Ruby Bridges Elementary kindergarten teacher Kim Broomer for being selected as the 2024 Teacher of the Year representing the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), which works with early learning and K-12 public and private schools from King and Pierce counties.
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 2024 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.