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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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11th-Grade Pathways 

Check out our two new Academic Program Pathways for 11th-grade students. Students will choose between: 
 • Vessel Operations, Design and Maintenance
 • Marine Resources and Research  

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Congratulations Class of 2024!

Seniors, it's your time to shine! We want to celebrate your journey and future plans. Take the time to share your story by filling out the Senior Success Stories form.

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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

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In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy.  FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) is our curriculum that meets state requirements for sexual health education, which is taught in grades 4-12. Families may opt out of any or all sexual health lessons. Read on for more details. 

Career Showcase at ShoWare

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up to attend the Career Showcase at ShoWare by March 22. Learn about career opportunities with over 75 companies. Bring your resume! 

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Do you know a high school student interested in strengthening their leadership skills and exploring career pathways in education, teaching, counseling or environmental science? Waskowitz is seeking Highline students to serve as high school leaders in May.

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Making sure your child is in school every day is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. The goals outlined in our strategic plan are four reasons why attendance matters

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During Education Support Professionals Week, we celebrate the vital support staff at Highline, from bus drivers to paraeducators and custodians, who are essential to our daily success. Their dedication ensures a safe, supportive, and thriving educational environment for all. 

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We are adopting new materials for biology and health--and we want your input! Your voice is important as we select new instructional materials for high school biology and health for grades K-2 and 6-12. Attend an open house to learn more about the instructional materials under consideration on Tuesday, March 12.

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Safety is our number one priority. Two elementary schools in the Bellevue School District recently reported cyber kidnapping incidents. Cyber kidnapping is a new scam where families are tricked into paying money by making them think a loved one is in danger. Although no cases have been reported in Highline, we are sharing information to help our families stay vigilant and safe.

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Our Business Services staff will brief the school board on our financial picture for the 2024-25 school year at a work session on Wednesday, March 6, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. The work session is open to the public. The community is invited to attend or watch online.

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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