The Gold Star Awards are prestigious honors in our school community, recognizing Highline Public Schools best and brightest — celebrating the outstanding Teachers, Volunteers, Alumni, Staff and Administrators throughout the district. These awards provide our community the opportunity to honor those who have shown outstanding support of students and their education, and those inspire us.Â
Nominations
Anyone can nominate a Gold Star! We rely on our Highline Schools community and staff to put forward their nominees starting in January. Winners are selected by a committee of Highline Schools Foundation board members, staff, and community volunteers.
2025 Award Categories
- Outstanding Administrator
- Outstanding Classified Staff
- Outstanding Professional Staff
- Outstanding Volunteer
- Outstanding Alumni
- Outstanding Rookie Teacher
- Outstanding Teacher
Recognition & Celebration
All nominees will be celebrated and recognized by the Foundation on our website, social media channels, and by press release by friends of the Foundation, including Highline Public Schools and the B-Town Blog.
All nominees are also invited to attend our Gold Star Bash. This is a fun and exciting event for teachers, staff, and supporters. The evening includes an enthusiastic awards ceremony, dinner, drinks, and dessert.
The winners will be announced at the BASH and will receive a Gold Star trophy, as well as a $500 prize from the Foundation – thanks to our generous Gold Star Sponsors. The Outstanding Teacher will also receive two round trip tickets from Alaskan Airlines to anywhere they fly. Â
2025 Gold Star Winners will also be invited to attend the annual Gold Star Fundraising Breakfast where they’ll be recognized in front of an audience of community, business, and education leaders.