Shoreline Public Schools

10/15/2026

Celebrate Filipino American History Month at Ridgecrest Elementary next Thursday!

Join our Shoreline and Lake Forest Park community on Thursday, October 22, 6:00–7:30 pm at Ridgecrest Elementary School (16516 10th Ave. NE) for the annual Filipino American History Month Celebration!

This event is open to all ages and offers a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate Filipino American culture, history, and community. Performances begin at 6:00 pm, but you can arrive early for the Filipino food truck that will open at 5:30 pm and be on-site throughout the evening!

All families are welcome, so please spread the word and join us!

10/15/2026

Last year during Disability Awareness Month, we brought you this video of the Unified PE class being piloted at Einstein Middle School.

One year later, we're thrilled to share that the class continues at Einstein this fall and is going strong, offering an opportunity for students of all abilities to play, learn, and lead together. This program reflects our Envision Shoreline strategic plan focus areas: Every Student Supported and Each Student Thriving.

Watch how students are building fitness, confidence, and friendships!



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10/13/2026

During Disability Awareness Month, we take time to learn and reflect on how the words we use shape inclusion and respect.

Person-first language puts the person before the disability, emphasizing that disability is only one aspect of who they are.

✅ Examples:
“Student with a disability”
“Person who uses a wheelchair”
“Child with autism”

Identity-first language centers the disability as an important and valued part of a person’s identity. Many people in disability communities prefer this phrasing because it reflects pride and belonging.
✅ Examples:
“Autistic person”
“Blind person”
“Deaf student”

Deficit-Based Language focuses on what someone “lacks” or frames disability negatively. This language can be harmful and should be avoided.
🚫 Examples:
“Suffers from autism”
“Confined to a wheelchair”
“Handicapped person”

The most important thing? Ask and honor each person’s preference. Language is personal, and showing respect for how someone chooses to describe themselves is a meaningful act of inclusion.

10/09/2026

Two-hour late start at all Shoreline schools today, Friday, October 9, except Shorecrest, Kellogg, Briarcrest and Ridgecrest, which are canceled for the day.

Buses will be at pick-up spots two hours later than normal for morning routes. Afternoon drop-offs will proceed on a normal schedule.

Schools and coaches will communicate about evening activities and athletics.

Transition program is also canceled.

More late start details at: ssd412.org/latestart

10/07/2026

Hey, 16- and 17-year-olds! 🗳️

It's early release Wednesday.... Got your homework done and some free time before evening activities? Perfect time to sign up as a so you're ready to vote the moment you turn 18!

Sign up online at VoteWA.gov using your WA driver's license, permit, ID, or Social Security number. Takes just a few minutes! ⏰✅

10/06/2026

💙 This Disability Awareness month, we celebrate the Shoreline Special Education PTSA!

Since 2013, this dedicated group of caregivers has been building community and advocating for equitable, inclusive education for all Shoreline students. Their mission? To build community within and between student groups, caregivers and staff, and to advocate for special education students and for equitable, inclusive education for all.

Through IEP support, guest speaker meetings, caregiver check-ins, and their Annual Outstanding Educators Awards, the Shoreline Special Education PTSA continues to grow connection, awareness, and collaboration across our school community.

Want to get involved? Visit shorelineseptsa.org

2026-27 membership is open, and their first caregiver support meeting is coming up on October 21.

Thank you for everything you do to support Shoreline students and families! 💙

10/05/2026

Voter's pamphlets are hitting Shoreline and Lake Forest Park mailboxes, and there's still time to register to vote in the November 3 general election!

Online and mail registrations must be received by October 26.

Everyone who's eligible can register online, by mail, or in person.

Find more info and register at: votewa.gov

10/02/2026

Last Thursday, Shorewood High School's ASB hosted a Club Fair during lunch to help students find their people and get involved on campus, and the turnout exceeded expectations! Over 50 clubs and interest groups showed up, spanning sports, community service, culture and heritage, and activism, giving students tons of ways to connect, explore new interests, and build community.

Student leaders reported going through multiple sign-up sheets as students lined up to join. A huge thank you to the leaders of ASB and all the clubs who made this event possible for our Stormrays! 💙💚

10/02/2026

Two students in our Transition program that serves students ages 18-22 are featured in this KOMO News story! They were filmed at the new Pinehurst light rail station, where they were on opening day as part of an outing with the program.

Sound Transit’s newest Link light rail station opens Wednesday, adding a new stop between Northgate and Shoreline South.

09/29/2026

Lake Forest Park and Shoreline residents, keep an eye on your mailboxes! Shoreline Schools' newsletter, The Flagship, will be delivered in the next week or so.

Inside this issue:

📚 Progress update on our Envision Shoreline Strategic Plan

🌟 stories celebrating student and staff achievements, from a Civil Rights Nations icon visiting Meridian Park to our TSA students competing at Nationals

🏆 Meet our 2026 Staff of the Year award winners

🏗️ A look at recent facility investments across our schools, plus what's ahead with our long-range facilities plan

🙏 A huge thank you to voters for supporting our replacement levies

Whether you're a parent or guardian, student, staff member, or simply a member of our wonderful community, we hope you'll take a few minutes to read through it.

There's so much good news to share!