Showing posts with label shoreline schools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoreline schools. Show all posts

New admin team for Shorecrest High School

Friday, August 18, 2023

Shorecrest High School admin team Fall 2023
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Presenting Shorecrest's brand new administration team:

L to R: Cristi Camp, Assistant Principal, Rosa Khim, Assistant Principal and Dr. Chad Towe, Principal

We are looking forward to a great school year! Go Scots!

Shorecrest High School is part of the east corridor schools in the Shoreline School District, serving students in Lake Forest Park and the east side of Shoreline.


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Shorecrest and Shorewood graduation ceremonies available for viewing online

Thursday, June 29, 2023


If you couldn't make it to see your favorite Shorecrest and Shorewood graduates receive their diplomas or just want to relive the events, the video recordings of both graduation ceremonies are now posted!




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Creating art at Echo Lake Elementary brought the community together

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Community art project at Echo Lake Elementary shows their heart
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Kaija Dalan

The Echo Lake Elementary PTA started doing a community art night as a way to both beautify the school and connect as a school community. 

Art brings people together and it is one of the easiest ways to open conversations with others. It was so fun to watch both kids and parents be creative.

They were painting 4x4 squares of wood. Being only 4x4 they didn’t have to make anything elaborate so pressure was low.

I never know exactly how things will turn out. I have a tentative plan in my head but kids are hard to plan for, so flexibility and adaptability are critical.

When all the pieces were done, and ready to go on the fence along Ashworth at the school, we didn’t know exactly how we were going to hang them till we started. 

We tried different layouts on the sidewalk. The heart was created on the spot with all the assorted colored pieces. So it’s always cool to see how things turn out.

Kids love showing off what they did and trying to find their square on the fence.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

PTA will continue to try to bring the community together with events like this, back to school bbq, trunk-or-treat, science night etc. 

Since Covid people are longing for the connections with others and the school. So we are trying to create new and reestablish old traditions to foster that.
 
Next year, and until the budget issue is rectified, we will need families at the school more than ever to support our kids and staff. 

We hope PTA events like this will help encourage families to participate in whatever manner that they can because they feel comfortable and connected and proud of the school. 

It took hundreds of hands to make the new art, each piece unique and different. It wouldn’t have been the same if just a few people did it. It took the whole Echo Lake community to make it as unique and special as it is.

Dunn Lumber graciously donated all the wood, so that was amazing. Big thank you to them for supporting local schools and the PTA.


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Grad Walk is an inspiration to all

Sunday, June 18, 2023


Shoreline Schools has a lovely tradition. On Grad day, the graduating seniors, in their caps and gowns, return to their Shoreline middle and elementary schools.

They walk through the hallways, which are lined with the younger students cheering them on.

The photos are from Shorecrest graduates, but Shorewood grads did the same thing at their schools.

The Shorecrest seniors visited Kellogg Middle School and their elementary schools to reconnect with teachers and staff who made an impact on them and to inspire the wide-eyed youngsters in the halls of Briarcrest, Brookside, Lake Forest Park, Ridgecrest, and Cascade K-8 schools.

Says Shorecrest College and Career Readiness Coordinator Mario Orallo, "Seeing a generation of graduates sharing their joy, laughter, and history with future graduates was truly inspiring."

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$13,600 worth of instruments donated to Shoreline Public Schools by Music4Life program

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Music4Life.org provides donated-and-repaired musical instruments at no charge to public school districts for use by students in-need. 

We get instruments from people who have them in their garages, attics or closets and realize that their highest and best use is to put them back into play. 

If you have a long-unused musical instrument and would like the tax advantage of donating it to a non-profit such as Music4Life, please let us know at David@Music4Life.org

During the first half of 2022-23 (September through February) Music4Life delivered fifteen (15) ready-to-play musical instruments independently valued at $13,600 free of charge to Shoreline Public Schools. 

These included one clarinet; one 15-inch viola; one 4/4 violin; one acoustic guitar; four violins; one 16.5-inch viola; one French horn; three trombones; one trumpet; and one 2/4 violin.

Because these instruments have an estimated remaining useful life of three to 15 years, several students are expected to experience the educational benefits from the use of many of them.


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Students from Shorecrest and Shorewood win honors in state Youth Science Contest

Sunday, June 11, 2023

First place winner Minseo Kim,
Shorewood High School
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) congratulates the winners of the second annual Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Youth Science Contest

The contest is an opportunity for high school students to develop their science and communication skills by engaging with health and environmental data from their own communities.

“I would like to thank DOH for this wonderful opportunity to have fun doing research while positively contributing to my community,” said first place winner Minseo Kim who is a tenth grader at Shorewood High School in Shoreline.

Students could submit projects in three tracks: Health Science, Science Communication, and Community Engagement. 

Winning projects ranged from research papers to poems and were selected based on content, health and equity impact, and presentation. Projects were judged by relevant experts within DOH.

“It’s great to see the diversity of health issues the students care about, and to be able to provide them feedback to help them use science to improve the health of people in Washington,” said WTN Manager Jennifer Sabel.

All winning projects can be viewed on the WTN website

Health Science:

Individual Division
  • 1st Place - Air Stagnation and Lung Cancer Mortalities in Washington State, by Minseo Kim, Shorewood High School
  • 2nd Place - The Association of Radon Poisoning Levels and Poverty Rates in Washington, by Rishav Panigrahi, Shorecrest High School
  • 3rd Place - Lung Cancer and the Environment, by Kennedy Camacho, Selah High School

Ava Jensen and Rebecca Swinney, Shorecrest High School
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Group Division
  • 1st Place - Lung Cancer in Washington State, by Mehuli N. and Keerthi Rajesh, Tesla STEM High School
  • 2nd Place - Indigenous Peoples’ Mental Health, by Ava Jensen and Rebecca Swinney, Shorecrest High School
  • 3rd Place (tie) - Diabesity: Diabetes and Obesity Related to Corporate Fast Food Chains, by Laci Ross and Lauren Rice, Selah High School
  • 3rd Place (tie) - Opioid Crisis in Washington, by Samuel Lin, Interlake High School, and Ian Yum, Bellevue High School
L-R Samia Ahmed, Ella Richardson, Rishav Panigrahi,
 Dawson Bailey, Shorecrest High School
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Science Communication:

Individual Division
  • 1st Place - Antibiotic Resistance Public Service Announcement (“Help Prevent a World Without Cure”), by Krithi Iyer, Redmond High School
  • 2nd Place - Health Disparities in Skin Protection Education and How We Can Combat Them, by Saisha Lakkoju, Bothell High School
  • 3rd Place - Turmoil: Mental Health and Illness Disparities, by C. Dawson Bailey, Shorecrest High School
Group Division
  • 1st Place - Lead by the Numbers: School Water Toxicity, by Srishti Boral and Vihitha Kumar, Eastlake High School
  • 2nd Place - Abortions and Safe Pregnancies, by Samia Ahmed and Ella Richardson, Shorecrest High School


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Shorecrest and Shorewood High School filmmakers at the Northwest High School Film Festival

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Egyptian Theatre in Seattle
Shorecrest and Shorewood High School filmmakers recently participated in the Northwest High School Film Festival at the Egyptian theatre in Seattle on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Each year, more than 23 high school film programs enter films in this event. 

Industry professions judge the results, picking 36 to receive the Award of Excellence and be screened at the event.

Another 36 receive Honorable Mention.

Shorewood student filmmakers

Shorewood Photography and Video Production Teacher Marty Ballew
  • Senior Eleanor Shirts took home an Award of Excellence for her hilarious Comedic Narrative film "The Five Stages of Grief," and an Honorable Mention for her Comedic Narrative "How to Play the Piano."
  • Senior DaHyun Kim took home two Honorable Mentions: one for his Art Film "Daughter," and one for his Commercial that was aired on a SEA-TV webisode for the "Talent Show."
  • Osiris Chacona, Anna Haberman, and Duncan Thorvilson took home Honorable Mention for their Dramatic Narrative "Smart Water."
Shorecrest student filmmakers
Shorecrest Video, Photography, and Computer Animation Teacher Trent Mitchell

Shorecrest Awards of Excellence:
  • Justice Maldonado J- Movie Club - animation
  • Angelo Visser and Logan Yao - Lightning Thief Trailer - commercial
  • Angelo Visser - Get Up the Nerve - dramatic narrative
  • Liam Crouch Career Center - satire, mac, parody
Shorecrest Honorable Mentions:
  • Harrison Todd - Environmental Club - animation
  • Liam Crouch and Seth Burnham - Blind Eye - comedic narrative
  • Liam Crouch - Inhuman - dramatic narrative
  • Keaton Werner - Stay Home Stay Safe - PSA/Anti-ad
  • Liam Crouch and Seth Burnham - Farmers and Chickens - suspense

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Op-Ed: Compostable plastic is a step in the right direction

Friday, June 2, 2023

Compostable cup
By Corey Ip

I’m sure you know that plastic is bad for the environment. It takes forever to break down (and doesn’t even break down fully), ruins natural habitats, chokes innocent animals to death, and releases dangerous chemicals. 

It seems impossible to get rid of it, though. Trying not to use plastic in today’s world is an insurmountable task. 

However, compostable plastic can solve all of these problems! 

While it’s true compostable plastic is quite expensive, it’s way, way better for the environment. We’ll explore how in the following paragraphs.

In the right conditions, compostable plastic can fully break down into organic materials in a very short amount of time. 

According to worldcentric.com, ”Compostable plastics are non-toxic and decompose back into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass when composted.” 

Although they do need to be composted in a commercial facility or in a home compost pile, this means they won’t end up in landfills or the ocean. Compostable plastic works best with food, because both materials can compost together. Plastic that fully breaks down means plastic that doesn’t end up ruining the environment!

Compostable plastic is also made up of sustainable materials! 
According to the World Wildlife Fund, “compostable plastic is often made from biobased sources — like seaweed, sugar beets, or other plants — instead of fossil fuels. In this case, and if sourced responsibly, these materials can offer environmental benefits.” 

One common type of plastic, polyethylene, is made out of refined oil. Meanwhile, a common type of compostable plastic, PHA, is made by manipulating bacteria using nutrients. Bacteria is much, much more sustainable than oil, as I’m sure you all know.

I hope that this proves that compostable plastic is worth the extra cost!

It fully composts into organic materials in a short amount of time as long as it’s in the right conditions, and is made out of sustainable materials. If you can, use compostable plastic as much as possible! 

Usually compostable utensils can be $10 more than regular plastic utensils, but if you can take the cost, it’s totally worth it. Although it may not entirely solve the plastic pollution problem, it’s definitely a step in the right direction!

--Corey Ip is in the sixth grade at Einstein Middle School in the Shoreline School District.


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Name the Stormray's mascot

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Stormray mascot photo courtesy Shorewood Boosters

Shorewood High School Fans! Our mascot is here but needs a name. 

Alumni, students and community members can share their ideas in the Stormray Name Survey! 

And here is the official logo.


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Teacher and Certificated Staff Appreciation Week in Shoreline Schools

Monday, May 8, 2023

Karen Nicholson, 3rd grade teacher, Echo Lake Elementary
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

We are celebrating Teacher and Certificated Staff Appreciation Week in Shoreline Schools. Please join us in thanking them for all that they do for our students!

"I once said my dream job would be teaching at Echo Lake Elementary. 
Now, after more than two decades of teaching here, I would still say it. Even with the challenges of the past several years, I look forward to seeing my students and working to give them a love of learning, an enthusiasm for school and a confidence in their own abilities. 
Seeing them all grow through the years is an honor and joy. 
Our staff and community are amazing!" 
- Karen Nicholson, 3rd Grade Teacher, Echo Lake Elementary School

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Kellogg Middle School Jazz Ensemble takes first place in their division at Bellevue Jazz Festival

Kellogg took 1st out of 14 bands at the Bellevue Jazz Festival
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Kellogg Middle School Jazz Ensemble and director Alec Wilmart for taking 1st Place at the 47th annual Bellevue Jazz Festival!

Band members with director Alec Wilmart
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The group took the top spot of 14 bands in their division, and 8th grader, pianist Zach Meyer received an outstanding soloist award.



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Lake Forest Park Elementary School Principal Aimee Miner named Shoreline Schools Administrator of the Year

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Aimee Miner (right) with Supt. Susana Reyes
The Shoreline School District has named award winners for 2023 Staff of the Year. 

Principal Miner and the ten other winners will be honored at a reception on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Kellogg Middle School Commons 16045 25th Ave. NE from 5:30-7:00pm. The public is invited.

Jordan Davidson and Joann Fukuma
Contribution from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation allows the district to continue this beloved Shoreline School District celebration.

All award winners will receive a $50 grant for the Shoreline school of their choice, courtesy of the Foundation.

After 150 nominations were received and reviewed, these award winners will be celebrated at this year's ceremony:
  • Administrator of the Year, Aimee Miner, Lake Forest Park Elementary School Principal
  • Office Staff of the Year, Jordan Davidson, Shorewood High School Main Office Secretary
  • Secondary Educator of the Year, Joann Fukuma, Shorewood High School Athletic Director
  • Elementary Educator of the Year, Laurie Pearson, Lake Forest Park Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
  • Early Learning Educator of the Year, Stephanie Gregorich, Edwin Pratt Early Learning Coordinator
  • Support Staff of the Year, Jill Steinberg, Highland Terrace Elementary School Family Advocate
  • Educational Specialist of the Year, Jennifer Broadstone, Physical Therapist
  • Paraeducator of the Year, Sari Wall, Echo Lake Elementary School
  • Volunteers of the Year, Kaija Dalan and Erin McDermott
  • Community Partner of the Year, Laurie Field, Shoreline Library Children’s Librarian
Kaija Dalan
Each of the award winners was surprised recently by a visit from Superintendent Susana Reyes, announcing their prestigious honors.

In the Shoreline School District, we believe that celebrations, demonstrations of gratitude, and opportunities to come together as a community are important elements of maintaining a positive and welcoming culture for staff, students, families, and the communities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

Laurie Pearson
Members of our community look forward to these events and were grateful to see them return in recent years.

Despite the budget challenges and reductions in front of us, we welcome the opportunity to lift up these dedicated, deserving members of our school district community and honor their contributions to our students and schools.

Photos courtesy Shoreline Schools. All winners can be seen on Shoreline Schools Facebook page


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Jobs Shoreline School District is now hiring and training bus drivers

Shoreline School District hiring bus drivers
Shoreline School District
Bus drivers

Bus Drivers
  • Employees are paid during driver training
  • Permanent positions, 4+ hours/day available
  • Full-time work is available
  • Sub drivers are also needed
  • Starting pay rate is $27.10/hour
  • $30.75/hour after just 60 days!
Why should you work for Shoreline Schools Transportation?
  • Give back to children and the community.
  • Morning and afternoon hours free up your day.
  • Extra pay opportunities driving for field trips, athletics, and activities.
  • Be the first to welcome students to their school day.
Benefits include: 
  • Retirement, 
  • Medical, Dental (family), 
  • Vision (family), 
  • Paid Leave, 
  • Paid Holidays, 
  • Life Insurance

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Meridian Park students release tiny Coho salmon into Lake Ballinger

Monday, May 1, 2023

Two Meridian Park students with cups of tiny salmon to release into Lake Ballinger

Story and photos by Jim Siscel

On Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2023 Abby Lane invited Meridian Park Elementary School students to Lake Ballinger to release the Coho salmon that she has been responsible for raising at the school.

An orange bucket full of tiny salmon

Ms. Lane received the salmon eggs in early January. The eggs hatched in early February. She has been feeding them until now when they are big enough to survive in Lake Ballinger.

Netting the little salmon to put in plastic cup

Approximately fifty students, with their parents, came to the lake to assist in releasing the salmon.

Abby Lane (center with sunglasses)

It was an exciting activity for all who attended.

Many questions by attendees were answered about what would now happen in the next stage of the salmon life cycle for the little fish.

Releasing the salmon at the lake edge

The students took their cups of salmon and released them right at the edge of the lake.

An older student walked into the lake (with parent’s permission) to release her Coho salmon.

Lake Ballinger is directly north of Shoreline, in Snohomish county. Waters from the lake flow through a series of creeks on their way to Lake Washington.
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Jim Siscel is a retired Shoreline teacher (Echo Lake Elementary) who fosters fish programs in multiple Shoreline elementary schools.


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Prom shop April 22nd at Aurora Clothing Closet

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Shoreline PTA Council's The Works has partnered with the Aurora Clothes Closet for the annual Prom  Shop, to be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from noon to 4pm. No appointment necessary.

The Aurora Clothes Closet is a project of the Aurora Community Church at 1900 N 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155. Students can sign up at AuroraCommunity.org/clothes

All clothes are free to K-12 students in the Shoreline School District.


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High school musicians from Shoreline schools honored at Bellevue music conference

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Shorecrest instrumentalists
L-R Alex Senn, Jameson Gibbs, Lucy Carli, Annika Fisher
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) held its bi-annual All-Northwest Music Educator Convention in Bellevue, February 16-19, 2023.

One of the highlights of the conference was the hundreds of outstanding student musicians from all across the state, including 15 of our very own Shoreline students. 

The Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) sponsored the All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra process to promote students' dedication to their musical knowledge and skill.

The competitive selection process began with individual musicians recording an audition and submitting it to WMEA. A panel of judges then ranked each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians was selected. 

The highest-ranking musicians qualified to perform in the All-Northwest and All-State music groups. 

These students participated in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors. Their performances in front of thousands of attendees brought this extraordinary event to a close.

Honored musicians from Shoreline:

Shorecrest vocalist
Laurel Madhavan, alto
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Shorecrest High School

All-Northwest Band:
  • Jameson Gibbs, Junior, Trumpet
All-Northwest Treble Choir:
  • Laurel Madhavan, Senior, Alto
All-State Band:
  • Lucy Carli, Senior, Clarinet
All-State Orchestra:
  • Annika Fisher, Senior, Bassoon
  • Alex Senn, Sophomore, Clarinet

Shorewood musicians. L-R Yuna Shin, Sarah Feng, Ameena Majeed, Gage Beeman, Keiyu Mamiya, Josephina LaBore, Blaise Clapper, Jasmine Shim, Gianni Milano, Leah Degenhardt
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School

All-Northwest Band:
  • Jasmine Shim, Sophomore, Clarinet
All-Northwest Orchestra:
  • Leah Degenhardt, Sophomore, Clarinet
  • Keiyu Mamiya, Junior, Violin
All-State Concert Band:
  • Blaise Clapper, Senior, Percussion
  • Sarah Feng, Junior, Flute
  • Ameena Majeed, Senior, Clarinet
  • Yuna Shin, Junior, Clarinet
All-State Orchestra:
  • Gage Beeman, Junior, Bass Clarinet
  • Josephina LaBore, Junior, Bassoon
  • Gianni Milano, Sophomore, Trombone


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School board meeting draws hundreds as district ponders massive budget cuts

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

People lining up for the school board meeting. Photo by Tanner Phillips

By Diane Hettrick

The Shoreline School District is facing massive budget cuts as are many public school districts in the state. Districts are funded by the state based on the number of students enrolled in the district. Local special levies pay for technology, nurses, school advocates, construction and previously made up for some of the shortfalls in state budget funding.

During the pandemic, when schools had to reinvent their technology and teaching methods, first to remote learning and then to hybrid learning, many students left the district.

Some just dropped out. Others were enrolled in private schools, which stayed open during COVID-19. Others? No one really knows. And they didn't come back.


The enrollment in Shoreline has dropped enough that the district has a $16 million shortfall. The district is struggling with what to cut and everything not mandated is on the table.

Hundreds of people filled the Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center for the school board meeting. Photo by Tanner Phillips


Hundreds of parents showed up at the school board meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023. Most were advocating for arts and music programs in the district.

The Shoreline PTA Council posted an advocacy link to send alerts and updates to subscribers HERE

The district has several online information sessions scheduled

Thursday, April 6, 5:00-6:00 pm
Zoom link: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/83671867560?pwd=WlJVa1diL3lENmNtd0xBWHNsalRoUT09
Webinar ID: 836 7186 7560
Passcode: 163959

Thursday, April 6, 6:30-7:30 pm - 
Presentation and Q.A in Spanish
Zoom link: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/87511372042?pwd=dEV2dmhUcThNRVg3WEZwSnNVSThsUT09
Webinar ID: 875 1137 2042
Passcode: 116785

Monday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 pm
Zoom link: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/87546703104?pwd=d1hOcnpiMnVjU2VUc29IaTRDMWRrUT09
Webinar ID: 875 4670 3104
Passcode: 577824

Black and Brown Town Hall: Tuesday, April 13, 5-6:00 pm
Register in advance for this meeting: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuCgqjwsGdWKr2-rjkVLCMed6rrWfMja
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Black and Brown Town Hall will be hosted by the Department of Equity and Family Engagement. Questions can be submitted in advance of the meeting using this form: https://bit.ly/BBTownHallQs


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Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center 2023-24 Preschool enrollment has begun

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Applications and interest forms are now available for preschool at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center for the 2023-24 school year.

All Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center preschool classes are high-quality, inclusive programs serving students from Head Start, ECEAP, tuition-based preschool, and special education. For tuition-based, Head Start, and ECEAP enrollment, children must be three years old by August 31, 2023.

Greeting new students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Head Start/ECEAP


Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) are free preschool programs for eligible families. Learn more about program eligibility

Applications are available online: Head Start and ECEAP Preschool / Applications, or you can pick up printed applications in the Edwin Pratt office at 1900 N 170th St., Shoreline, WA 98133.

You can also speak with one of our Head Start Family Advocates to learn if your family is eligible or to help with the application process. They can be reached at 206-393-4354.

  • Head Start students attend Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm or 9:15am - 3:15pm.
  • ECEAP students attend half-day classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12:45pm - 3:45pm.
A classroom at Edwin Pratt
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Tuition Preschool

Tuition-based preschool programs are open to all. Learn more about our tuition preschool programs, schedules, rates, and more.

If you are interested in being considered for a space in our tuition preschool for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the Preschool Interest Form New and Out-of-District Families by 12 pm on April 13.

Learn more about Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center

Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center is located at 1900 N 170th St, Shoreline, WA 98133, just south of Meridian Park Elementary School.


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New Shorewood Technology Student Association sends team to state competition and returns with honors

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Shorewood Technology Student Association
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School started its first Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter this year and entered the Washington TSA state competition.

Shares TSA Advisor Ms. Nouwens, “These students have just been amazing in their determination, perseverance, and positive energy to get their chapter off the ground. At the 11th hour, TSA Chapter President Grace Abernathy and Maddy Costello rallied the troops to form teams and enter the state competition.”

Eleven students competed, with teams and individuals participating in 10 different events as well as two entries into the cardboard boat contest, with “The Perfect Storm” and “The SS Stormray.” 

Ready for the cardboard boat contest
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Students also put in more than 25 hours of volunteer time over the three days to help events run smoothly.

Grace Abernathy 1st in State for Debating Technological Issues
Reagan Dunphy 1st in State for Forensics

Finalist Results:

  • Debating Technological Issues: Grace Abernathy and Andrew Mitchell placed 1st in State!
  • Forensics: Reagan Dunphy and Andrew Mitchell placed 1st in State!
  • Structures: Lily Doll and Rachel Li were finalist competitors in the top 20.
  • Board Games Design: Inara Cutler, Kat Sitaras, Rachel Li, Lily Doll, and Aya Burpee were finalist competitors and finished in the top 12.
Forensics team Andrew Mitchell and Reagan Dunphy placed 1st in State
Andrew also placed first in State for Debating Technological Issues
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Participants and Events:
  • Grace Abernathy: Tech Debate, Essays on Tech, Extemp Speech, Tech Problem Solving, On Demand Video
  • Aspasia Banchero: Architectural Design, Promotional Design, Board Games
  • Maddy Costello: Tech Problem Solving, On Demand Video
  • Inara Cutler: Tech Problem Solving, On Demand Video, Board Games
  • Lily Doll: Structural Design, Tech Problem Solving, Board Games
  • Reagan Dunphy: Forensics, Essays on Tech
  • Kian Hammer: Board Games
  • Corbin LeRahl: Board Games
  • Rachel Li: Structural Design, Promotional Design, Board Games
  • Andrew Mitchell: Forensics, Tech Debate
  • Kat Sitaras: On Demand Video, Board Games

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Shoreline School District students honored at State PTA Reflections program

“Gaia’s Playground”
Photograph by Natalie Lesh
Reflections® is a theme focused National PTA and Washington State PTA arts recognition program. 

The Reflections program celebrates student creativity and encourages school age youth to express themselves through the arts. 

Student art is judged first at the school level. Finalists from the school level then move on to the district level and then the state and national levels for judging. 

The theme this year was “Show Your Voice.”

The 2022-2023 Washington State PTA Reflections finalists have been announced.

Congratulations to the following student artists in our school district:

Geneva Betnal, Brookside Elementary School
Honorable Mention in the Dance Choreography category for Intermediate Elementary (grades 3-5)
Dance titled “Fly Away”

Desmond Wirkala-Bryant, Einstein Middle School
Honorable Mention in the Film Production category for Middle School (grades 6-8)
Film titled “Vocal Ascension”

Madeline Buker, Echo Lake Elementary School
Outstanding Interpretation in the Music Composition category for Primary Elementary (grades K-2)
Composition titled “The Tailwagger”

Natalie Lesh, Shorecrest High School
Honorable Mention in the Photography category for High School (grades 9-12)
Photograph titled “Gaia’s Playground”

Students receiving the Washington State Outstanding Interpretation award qualify for National PTA Reflections level judging and their submission has been forwarded to National PTA. 

Best wishes to student Madeline Bunker whose musical composition “The Tailwagger” will be moving on to be judged at the national level!
See her composition below!


All are invited to join in honoring this year's Reflections finalists 
by attending the

Washington State PTA Reflections Student Recognition Celebration
Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:00pm
Online/ virtual program

During the WSPTA Reflections Celebration award-winning students’ artwork will be shown with live hosts guiding attendees through activities and a live chat feature so the audience can congratulate students as their artwork is displayed. 

You must “reserve a spot” to view the online program. Free to register. For more information click here. To reserve a spot (free) click here



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