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
Nominations are in for the 2026 Gold Star Awards! Click below to see a full list of nominees.Â
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 Alaska Airlines.Â
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.