Back to School
This is an exciting time as we prepare for the 2026-27 school year, the resources on this page will help you prepare your student for learning on the first day of school.
When is the first day of school?
September 1, 2026
The first day of school for the 2026-27 school year for most students is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
Your specific school or program start date information will be communicated directly from your student’s school. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s main office.
Elementary Families
Grades 1-5 students start Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Most kindergarten students will begin on a modified schedule to allow time for WaKIDS conferences. Please refer to the information from your school for specific details about your child’s first days of kindergarten.
NFP students (grades K-8) will receive start-of-school details from your school.
Middle and High School Families
Grades 6 and 9 students start Tuesday, Sept. 1 (with the exception of Innovation Lab HS, NOA, and SAS - students in all grades at these schools begin Sept. 1)
All other middle and high school students will start school on Wednesday, Sept 2.
Early Childhood
Classes start Monday, Sept. 14 for students in Sorenson, Phonology, and Head Start programs. Please refer to communication from your school or program for more information.
There is Still Time to Enroll in Northshore
The start of the school year is just around the corner, but there is still time to enroll in Northshore schools if you or someone you know has not yet completed the sign-up process. Enrollment for grades K-12 takes place online, with guidance available on our enrollment website. If you’re interested in learning about our preschool programs, visit our Early Childhood webpage to learn more.
2026-27 Family Calendars
The 2026-27 Family Calendars are now available to download. The family calendar is a one-page, printable, school year calendar that is available on our website in 8 languages: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
Start & Dismissal
Find out when your school begins and dismisses each day.
School Supplies
School supplies are requested but not required.
Breakfast & Lunch
Learn about menus, payments, and free or reduced price meals.
Transportation
Bus routes for the 2026-27 school year will be available online beginning Monday, Aug. 24, using E-link
Health Services
Depending on the student's needs, health forms may be required each year.
Get Involved!
PTSA & PTA parent volunteers work for the benefit of all children.
Student Use of Personal Devices
To support student learning, safety, and well-being, Northshore School District has adopted a new policy that limits student use of personal smart devices during the school day. The policy is was implemented last fall based on guidance from the state and supported by Northshore’s Mobile Devices in Schools Task Force that met during the 2024-24 school year. Students in grades PreK–8 may not use personal devices at school, and families are encouraged to keep them at home. High school students may only use personal devices during non-instructional times, such as passing breaks, lunch, and before or after school.
In all grades, devices must be stored securely when not in approved use. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed through the IEP or 504 accommodation process. Your student’s school will share additional information about how they will implement this districtwide policy. Learn more and review our frequently asked questions on our website.
Update Your ParentVUE or StudentVUE Apps
Northshore recently updated to a new version of the ParentVUE app and StudentVUE app, which are used by families and students, respectively, to check student grades, report absences, review student schedules, update family contact information, and more. This update only affects existing mobile device app users. There is no notable change to the browser version of ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
If you have downloaded the previous version of ParentVUE or StudentVUE to a mobile device, please take the following steps:
- Download the ParentVUE (New) or StudentVUE (New) app by Edupoint Education Systems directly from the iOS store or Google Play Store.
- Log in to your existing account using the same credentials you used previously.
TIP: If you do not remember your User Name, you can likely still see it on the login page of the old app.
- If you are new to Northshore and have not accessed your account previously, you will need to request a 7-digit authentication code using the district website.
- Upon first login, the new app will guide you through new features and customization options.
- Remove the previous app from your device, if desired.
If you have difficulty logging into your account, please request additional assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions