1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rainier Prep Public Charter School Opening Fall 2015
Seattle, WA (November 3, 2014)—Approved as one of Washington’s first public charter schools,
Rainier Prep plans to open its doors to students in fall 2015 in the Highline area, providing
families with a new option for middle school.
Rainier Prep is a free 5th – 8th grade middle school open to all students and modeled after some
of the highest performing public charter schools in the country. Rainier Prep’s experienced
faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence for every student. They will implement
an innovative educational model that provides a rigorous college prep education emphasizing
foundational skill building, critical thinking and personalized support. Rainier Prep plans to
graduate all eighth graders ready to enter high school on a firm pathway to college.
Rainier Prep’s approach is to specifically build foundational skills in literacy and math, use
inquiry-based learning through “challenges” that promote real world learning, and develop
leadership. Our experienced founding team will be relentless in pursuit of our mission.
Rainier Prep is committed to a rigorous college prep curriculum that will support, challenge and
inspire all students who walk through its school doors. Maggie O’Sullivan, Rainier Prep’s
Founding Leader comments: “Rainier Prep offers families a new choice and gives educators the
flexibility to innovate to best meet each child’s needs.”
Rainier Prep is NOW ENROLLING current 4th & 5th graders (to be 5th & 6th graders in fall 2015)
and is hosting info meetings in different locations throughout November (see details below)
Info Meetings:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
6:30-7:30pm
Des Moines Library (main meeting room)
21620 11th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
6:30-7:30pm
White Center Library (main meeting room)
11220 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146

2. About Rainier Prep:
Rainier Prep is a public charter middle school open to all students focused on preparing
students for college and leadership in the community. Rainier Prep will bring an innovative
educational model that will provide a rigorous college prep education emphasizing foundational
skill building, critical thinking and personalized support.
For more information, please contact Maggie O’Sullivan at mosullivan@rainierprep.org or visit
us online at www.rainierprep.org.