The Future of Hollywood Hill Elementary

Hollywood Hill Elementary is included in Northshore School District's proposed school closure and boundary changes. Some proposals would close Hollywood Hill Elementary, reassigning students to neighboring schools. Others would keep HHE open while adjusting attendance boundaries to welcome additional students.
No final decisions have been made. The School Board is expected to vote in March 2027, with any approved changes taking effect in fall 2028.

VIEW THE DISTRICT'S PROPOSALS

Why We
Oppose Option 3

We recognize that Northshore School District faces real challenges from declining enrollment.

We support thoughtful and sustainable solutions that benefit students and strengthen our schools. However, we believe Option 3, which would close Hollywood Hill Elementary, does not adequately address the challenges EDAC was established to solve.

Enrollment Imbalances
Would Remain

EDAC Priority: Balanced Enrollment & Efficient Use of Facilities

Closing Hollywood Hill would not resolve enrollment imbalances across neighboring schools.

Under Option 3, projected 2028 enrollment would be:

  • Sunrise: 273 students

  • Cottage Lake: 373 students

  • East Ridge: 387 students

  • Wellington: 446 students

If enrollment imbalances remain after closing a school, is Option 3 an effective solution?

An Established School
Community Would Be Divided

EDAC Priority: Student Experience & Community Connections

Option 3 would redistribute Hollywood Hill students across three elementary schools, separating classmates, disrupting established relationships, and dividing a connected neighborhood school community.

School communities provide stability, belonging, and meaningful connections for students and families.

Why divide an established school community when less disruptive alternatives may exist?

Additional Boundary Changes
May Still Be Necessary

EDAC Priority: Long-Term Sustainability

Closing Hollywood Hill would be a permanent decision, yet the district's analysis indicates that additional boundary adjustments may still be needed.

Families could experience significant disruption now, only to face more changes in the future.

Before permanently closing a neighborhood school, shouldn't the district demonstrate that its recommendation provides a sustainable, long-term solution?

Our Position

We support solutions that strengthen ALL Northshore schools.

Our goal is not to advocate against neighboring schools or communities. It is to ensure that decisions affecting our students are supported by evidence, aligned with EDAC's guiding principles, and focused on long-term outcomes.

We urge Northshore School District to reconsider Option 3 and pursue solutions that balance enrollment, preserve school communities, and provide lasting stability for students and families.

What Happens Next?

  • Join the PTA immediately following the district's information session to connect with other families and continue the conversation.

    Hollywood Hill Community Information Session
    HHE Gym @ 5:30 P.M.

    PTA Meeting
    Information session debrief and action planning
    7 P.M. HHE Library

  • The district will gather feedback, review recommendations, and consider potential revisions.

  • The School Board is scheduled to make its final decision.

  • Any approved school closures or boundary changes would take effect beginning with the 2028–29 school year.

Have questions or concerns about the potential closure of Hollywood Hill Elementary?

We want to hear from you! The HHE PTA is collecting community questions, concerns, and feedback to help inform our advocacy efforts, community discussions, and communication with the Northshore School Board.

All voices are welcome, including current families, former families, neighbors, and community members.

You may submit feedback anonymously or provide your email if you'd like a response.

Submit Your Questions & Feedback

Resources and FAQ

EDAC Presentation Materials from October 26

Decisions about school boundaries and closures follow a set process. EDAC studies the data and develops recommendations, the community gives feedback, and the School Board makes the final decision in a public meeting. The school board vote is planned for March 8, 2027. Changes would not take effect before fall 2028.

Learn more about the step-by-step process

EDAC’s Guiding Principles for recommendations were:

Instructional Considerations

  1. Support and strengthen high-quality instructional programs at every school. 

  2. Maintain enrollment levels that enable schools to offer a full academic program. 

  3. Align boundary decisions with planned program changes, so students can reach services closer to home

Demographics Considerations

  1. Support all students by considering the impact changes have on underserved groups and promote school community, continuity, and equitable outcomes 

  2. Utilize school infrastructure/capacity equitably

  3. Use demographic projections to anticipate future growth and minimize the need for future boundary changes

Operational Considerations

  1. Use public funds responsibly

  2. Seek to maximize operational efficiencies in custodial services, building maintenance, transportation, and other district operations. 

  3. Ensure the school population can be accommodated in each building both in size and function. 

  4. Minimize use of portable classrooms

Geographic Considerations

  1. Use natural boundaries such as major arterials, highways, and waterways if applicable

  2. Support keeping neighborhood students together

Source: October 26 EDAC Presentation, slide 17

How Are Decisions Being Made?