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Maritime High School
615 S 200th Street Des Moines, WA 98198

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Maritime High School
615 S 200th St Des Moines, WA 98198

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Application Window Reopens March 7

The application window to attend Maritime in the 2025-26 school year will reopen on March 7, 2025.

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11th-Grade Pathways 

Check out our Academic Program Pathways for 11th-grade students. Students will choose between: 

  • Vessel Operations, Design and Maintenance
  • Marine Resources and Research
  • Marine Construction

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$1 Million Secured for Maritime

One million dollars in funding for Maritime High School was recently passed in the House of Representatives through a government spending package.

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AESD Accredited School 2022-2028

Maritime Receives Accreditation

Maritime receives accreditation from the Association of Educational Service Districts of the State of Washington.

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Maritime in the News

Read about Maritime High School in a recent Seattle Times feature. 

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The Possibilities Are Endless

At Maritime High School we move beyond imagination and into reality. We move beyond the classroom and into the natural world. Watch this animated video on the possibilities Maritime High School presents. 

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Community Partners 

We are thrilled to be collaborating with amazing organizations that will play a pivotal role in the learning experiences of our students.

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Upcoming Events

Latest News

Josi Hodge hosting book club with students

Step into the Chinook Middle School library and discover a vibrant hub of curiosity and connection. At the heart is librarian Josi Hodge, whose passion for reading drives a bold vision for literacy. Students tell the story best. See how the Chinook library is shaping how students read and grow.

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Spring brings warmer weather but also seasonal allergies and colds. Knowing when to keep your child home — and when they’re okay to attend — helps protect learning time. Missing just two days a month adds up! Whether excused or unexcused, absences can impact progress. 

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We are launching the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) on April 14 to ensure clear, consistent safety communication. SRP outlines five actions—Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter—and replaces vague terms with precise steps. Families will receive timely updates and instructions through email, text, phone, or app.

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We are launching the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) on April 14 to improve school safety and emergency communication. The SRP includes five clear actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Watch the student training video to learn how we respond in each situation.

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We want to provide an update to the ransomware attack we experienced last fall. After a thorough forensic investigation and a labor-intensive review, we have determined that certain files containing personal information were accessed by an unauthorized actor. The forensic investigation was conducted by a third-party expert and took several months to complete. 

Malachi, 5th grader

At Gregory Heights Elementary, fifth-grader Malachi is thriving in an inclusive classroom where students of all abilities learn together. His journey from a separate special education setting to a general education classroom has sparked remarkable academic growth, deeper friendships and a powerful sense of belonging—for him and his entire school community.

Students at worksite

Students are stepping out of the traditional classroom and into hands-on learning where math, science and language arts are taught through the lens of the construction industry. Core Plus Construction gives students real-world experience, industry certifications and a clear path to a rewarding career after graduation.

Our Mission

EVERY STUDENT in Maritime High School is known by namestrength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

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