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Congratulations to the 52 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 1,140 years.
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In conversations with teachers, in emails to principals, and in outreach to district staff, many of our families have shared concerns about elementary students accessing YouTube on their school-issued devices at school and at home.
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Congratulations to five Northshore seniors for receiving National Merit Scholarships this spring.
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The Woodinville High School Robotics Team is hosting the NSD Women in STEM Conference, happening Friday, May 29 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Northshore Administrative Center.
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Northshore has been honored by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Child Nutrition Services as a recipient of the Rooted in Excellence Culturally Inclusive Meals award. The award program highlights the creativity, dedication, and impact of school nutrition teams across Washington state.
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Congratulations to the Woodinville High School Robotics Team, Velocity Raptors, for qualifying for the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship for the third consecutive year! The team will soon travel to Houston, Texas, for the World Championship that takes place April 29 - May 2, 2026.
Congratulations to the 16 Northshore School District seniors who have been named National Merit finalists. These students were named semifinalists in the fall and by moving on to the finalist level are now in consideration for scholarships.
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The National Education Association announced Northshore School District staff member Ric Calhoun as the top recipient of the NEA Education Support Professional of the Year award during a ceremony and banquet at the 2026 NEA ESP National Conference on March 18.
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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's (OSPI) inaugural State Superintendent's Award for Educational Excellence recognizes 46 school districts across Washington, including the Northshore School District, for their commitment to student success.
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