Nominations for Highline Schools Foundation's Gold Star Awards now open

Highline Schools Foundation announced this week the start of its Gold Star awards process and celebration events for 2018. The theme for Gold Star this year is “This Is Highline,” honoring the people that make Highline Public Schools such an amazing school district. Gold Star awards recognizes the teachers, staff members, administrators, and volunteers that make Highline Public Schools so special. The Gold Star Fundraising breakfast celebrates and recognizes the ways that Highline Schools Foundation is making a difference for teachers GOLD STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS Do you work with or for a person who has made a significant contribution in our district? The Highline Schools Foundation would like to recognize their work. They encourage you to take this opportunity to give recognition to the outstanding staff and volunteers in Highline Public Schools. Each year, the Highline Schools Foundation solicits nominations from community members, district employees and parents for its prestigious and much-anticipated Gold Star Awards. These awards provide the community the opportunity to honor those in our schools and district who have shown outstanding support of students and education and who give all of us inspiration and direction. The Foundation is actively seeking nominations for all award categories.

• Outstanding Teacher
• Rookie Teacher of the Year
• Outstanding Volunteer
• Outstanding Classified or Professional Support Staff
• Outstanding Administrator
• Outstanding Alumnus

Nominations can be submitted online at www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. “Every year, the list of nominees is impressive and includes many well-deserving teachers, staff, administrators and volunteers,” said Travis Exstrom, Highline Schools Foundation Board President. “Highline Schools Foundation congratulates them all, and we look forward to celebrating them at the Gold Star Awards BASH in March.”

GOLD STAR AWARDS BASH! The Gold Star Award winners will be announced LIVE at the Gold Star Awards BASH on March 8 at the Beach Park Event Center in Des Moines. Everyone is invited to come celebrate all the outstanding teachers, volunteers, alumni, staff and administrators of Highline Public Schools. Whether you are supporting a specific nominee or just want to be in on the fun and be the first to hear who wins, this is the place to be!

WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 2018: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm WHERE: The Beach Park Event Center – 22030 Cliff Ave South, Des Moines COST: $20 TICKETS: Tickets on sale now: www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org

GOLD STAR AWARDS BREAKFAST Be Part of the 2018 Gold Star Fundraising Breakfast on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Cedarbrook Lodge! Each year, the Gold Star Breakfast is a much-anticipated celebration and fundraiser to benefit the Highline Schools Foundation, which is the only nonprofit organization supporting all Highline Public Schools. Since 1999, the Highline Schools Foundation has been supporting innovation and excellence in Highline Public Schools and directly supporting students in our district in areas where state funding cannot. All funds raised by Highline Schools Foundation help students and teachers in Highline Public Schools get the resources they need to be successful. The Foundation funds a myriad of needs in Highline—including scholarships, district athletic needs, technology, college and career readiness, early learning initiatives and basic needs for students and families. Support through donations and sponsorship play a vital role in the Foundation’s success. Emceed by Pete Fewing, Head Coach of the Seattle University Redhawk’s men’s soccer team, this year’s Gold Star Fundraising Breakfast on Friday, April 20 at Cedarbrook Lodge will entertain, challenge, and inspire all who attend. “Each year, this event is moving, eye-opening, and inspiring,” said Mike Yellam, Foundation Trustee. “It really brings to life the notion that every one of us has a role in supporting our students—and that together—we can have a huge collective impact on their experience while in Highline.” WHEN: Friday, April 20, 2018: Check in 7:00 am | Breakfast 7:30 am – 9:00 am WHERE: Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 – 36th Avenue S, Seattle PARKING: Complimentary! REGSITRATION: www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org The Gold Star Fundraising Breakfast is the major fundraising event for the Highline Schools Foundation. There is no charge to attend the event, however a suggested minimum donation for each guest is $225. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Support through corporate and individual sponsorship plays an integral role in the Foundation’s success. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor The Boeing Company; Premier Sponsor Dan and Claudia House, The Tin Room; Executive Event Sponsor The Partners Group; Gold Sponsor Bassetti Architects; and Community Sponsors Cedarbrook Lodge and Ferguson Wellman Capital Management for their early support of the Gold Star Awards Fundraising Breakfast. Many levels of sponsorship are available, from $10,000 Premier Sponsor to $1,250 Community Sponsor. For more information, please contact Anne Baunach, Highline Schools Foundation Executive Director at (206) 631-3120 or anne@highlineschoolsfoundation.org. About Highline Schools Foundation: Highline Schools Foundation makes an impact on every student in our district, every day, by providing the resources they need to excel. In 2017, the foundation distributed over $659,000 in scholarships, grants and programs to Highline students and is proud to partner with Highline Public Schools in keeping their promise: that “every student is known by name, strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and citizenship.” The Foundation is governed by a dedicated group of volunteer Trustees and is the only 501(c)(3) organization supporting all Highline Public Schools. For more information visit www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org]]>