Our students recognize that living a purpose-driven life filled with meaningful connection is the true definition of success. Whether heading off to college, an apprenticeship or career, the military, or another exciting next step, each of our students is well prepared to achieve their dreams.
Get to know a graduate from each of our high schools and programs
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The Northshore School Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Justin Irish has been selected as the district's next Superintendent subject to successful completion of contract negotiations. Dr. Irish will start on July 1, 2025.
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.
Watch your mailbox for a copy of our Community Newsletter, arriving soon across Northshore or available online. Since an estimated 70 percent of the residents within the district do not have school-aged children, we mail this newsletter annually to keep our community informed about the programs and activities taking place in their Northshore School District. This summer edition includes stats about our Class of 2025, message from the superintendent, updates on the progress we are making with our voter-approved levies and bond, and more!
Congratulations to 4 Northshore School District students for finishing in the Top 10 in the national contest at National History Day (NHD) from June 8-12. Another 12 students from middle and high schools in Northshore also represented their school communities and state during the national contest.
Last week, the Inglemoor High School and Leota Middle School communities celebrated the start of construction with groundbreaking celebrations that included past, present, and future Inglemoor Vikings and Leota Lions. These schools are two of the schools receiving significant improvements funded by the 2022 Capital Bond, which was approved by Northshore voters.
Technology has undoubtedly changed and will continue to change how we communicate, engage, and participate in everyday life including in schools. It has created many opportunities, as well as challenges for parents, educators, and students as we navigate our new world.
Welcome to summer 2025! As your children get ready for summer break, it’s important to remember that water activities come with risks. Since 2018, King County has seen a rise in preventable drowning fatalities, with preliminary data showing 25 deaths in 2024. Many of these tragedies could have been avoided with proper supervision and life jacket use. This summer, let's make water safety a priority to protect our kids.
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.
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.
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.
We take proactive measures to protect the safety of all our students and staff members.
Growth brings new families looking for the excellent education and opportunities provided by Northshore School District.
A successful school system works in partnership with students, parents, staff and community members.
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.
20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 comprehensive high schools, 6 choice schools.
We serve students in Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and unincorporated King and Snohomish counties.
The Class of 2024 earned over $11 million in scholarship awards.
In 1959, Woodinville and Bothell school districts joined together to form Northshore.
Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers
We offer a variety of Early Childhood Programs for children age three to five.
We offer 11 sports in middle school and 17 in high school. Most elementary schools offer sports as well.
Students prepare for life after school. Self-advocacy, work readiness, social emotional skills, and IEP goals are incorporated into daily activities.
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