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Principal Tremaine Holloway welcomed State Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos to Maritime High School along with key figures from the maritime industry and local community. As Chair of the House Education Committee, Rep. Santos visited Maritime to learn more about the program and ways to support our innovative choice school model.

Maritime High School Principal Tremain Holloway has been named the Seattle Propeller Club Public Official of the Year for his exceptional leadership in the field of maritime education. The award is presented annually to a local, state or federal policymaker who has demonstrated leadership, understanding and appreciation of the maritime industry.

Are you interested in playing a sport next year? Don’t be left in the grandstands. Register through Final Forms beginning May 15, 2023.

Effective and clear communication is critical for the success of our students and schools. We are excited to announce that we are adopting a new form of school-to-home communication in Highline called ParentSquare. 

Similar to school districts across our region, we are facing a significant budget shortfall in the coming years due to declining enrollment, rising costs and the end of ESSER funds. Although we are grateful to our state legislators for some funding increases, the additional funding passed this session is far less than our expected expenditures. See a breakdown of the numbers. 

Congratulations Class of 2023! As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your lives, we want to celebrate your achievements and showcase your unique talents and goals. We invite you to complete our Social Media Senior Spotlight Nomination Form.  This is your chance to share your story and inspire others in our community. 

Maritime High School is developing two new Academic Program Pathways for its 11th- and (future) 12th-grade students. While the pathways are still tentative, they are expected to be finalized this June. Learn more about the new pathways below and attend a student and family info session later this month to learn more!

The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. In light of recent events and an increased social climate of concern for safety, we want to share how we as a district communicate during and after safety incidents.

Let's celebrate our teachers all month long in May! 

Learn more about the curricula being considered for elementary and middle school science, secondary music, and math (pre-calculus and higher).  You’re invited to review curriculum materials and share your thoughts! 

This week staff advisory workgroups met to dig into our emerging strategic plan goals. Staff discussed what we are currently doing to meet our goals and what we could be doing. We anticipate the final goals will be brought to the Board for adoption later this spring. 

Maritime High School has the full support of Highline Public Schools and Northwest Maritime Center through this leadership transition and beyond. We thank Principal Holloway for his leadership in the inaugural years of this high school. 

I have decided to transition from Maritime High School to pursue a Doctorate of Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. I will leave Maritime at the end of this school year to pursue full-time study.

Do you have what you need to understand your student's grades and learning? We are seeking feedback from families of middle and high school students. Take 60 seconds to answer seven questions about your student's learning.

A lottery was held on March 1 to select students for our schools and programs that require an application. This includes CHOICE Academy, Big Picture Schools, Highline Virtual Academy, Highline Virtual Elementary, Maritime High School, Raisbeck Aviation High School (RAHS), the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Waskowitz Environmental Leadership Service program.

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up to attend the Career Showcase at ShoWare to learn about career opportunities with over 75 companies. Bring your resume! 

Take a look at this week's newsletter with important information and dates. 

It's time to celebrate the 2023 Gold Star Nominees! The Highline Schools Foundation announced this year's Gold Star Awards nominees. Winners will be revealed at the Gold Star BASH on Wednesday, March 8. 

For the next two school years, Maritime High School will be joined by Tyee High School at the Olympic Interim School while a new Tyee facility is under construction.

The two high schools will remain separate entities.

During school on Wednesday, March 1, all Highline Public Schools 11th-grade students will take the SAT. The test is free.

Due to weather and road conditions, all schools are on a two-hour delay on [DATE]. Buses will stop at regular stops–two hours later than normal. 

Please read this message from Superintendent Ivan Duran about his listening tour and next steps on the strategic plan development.