Press release:

Each year, Gold Star is a much anticipated awards celebration and fundraiser to benefit the Foundation, which is the only non-profit organization supporting all schools in the Highline School District.

The Foundation directly supports students in our district in areas where state funding cannot, through grants for classroom innovation, funding for arts programming, help for students in need with sports participation fees, a substantial college scholarship program, and more. In eleven years since the Foundation began, it has given over $1,000,000 in funds to programs and students in Highline Public Schools.

Below is a list of important Gold Star Related Events and Programs

GOLD STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2012 Gold Star Awards in the following categories:
• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding Administrator
• Outstanding Alumnus
• Outstanding Volunteer
• Outstanding Classified Employee (non-certified staff)
Nominations can be submitted online at www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org or follow the directions on the attached nomination form. NOMINATIONS FROM the entire school and surrounding communities—staff, parents, students, business owners, and community members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for nominations to be submitted is Friday, March 9, 2011.

GOLD STAR AWARDS BREAKFAST
The Annual Gold Star Awards is the largest fundraiser supporting the entire Highline School District. At this event, not only does the Foundation honor the Gold Star Award Winners, they raise critical funds to support the 18,000+ public school students by putting much-needed resources back into Highline Schools.

Hands Up! For Highline Schools, Gold Star Awards Breakfast
Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Conference Center
Time: Check in 7:00. Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Parking: Complimentary
Cost: Free to attend. A minimum donation of $125 is suggested at the event.
Registration: Invitations sent via email in late February. All are welcome. To receive an invitation please visit www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org/fundraising or call the Foundation office at (206) 248-5196.

GOLD STAR AWARDS BASH!
Teachers and parents—this one’s for you! This is a red-carpet style unveiling of the 2012 Gold Star Award Winners, complete with drinks, light appetizers, dancing, and emcee. It’s our district’s version of the Academy Awards. All for only $15.
Gold Star Awards BASH!
Date: Thursday, March 22
Location: The Production Shop (an event space in Burien) 14634 9th Avenue SW. Burien
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
To Purchase Tickets: visit www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you to Alaska Airlines and Comcast for their early support of the Gold Star Awards Breakfast. Sponsorship support is critical to the success of Gold Star. Many levels of sponsorship are available, from $10,000 Premier Sponsor to $1,000 Community Sponsor. Please contact Ashley Fosberg, Executive Director, at ashley@highlineschoolsfoundation