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Parents and community members defend North Creek principal as board hears protests and safety concerns
Summary
Public commenters sharply disagreed over a social-media post by Dr. Eric McDowell, principal of North Creek High School: one unidentified speaker leveled accusations against the district and a local foundation, while parents defended McDowell and raised concerns about protesters on campus and the district’s response.
President Amy Cast opened the public-comment period at the Northshore School District board working session on Sept. 23, 2025, where speakers focused heavily on controversy surrounding a social-media post by Dr. Eric McDowell, the principal of North Creek High School, who is currently on leave.
An unidentified speaker declined to give a name and told the board he believed the district and Dr. McDowell "promote illegal aliens," said his children had been mistreated and accused the district’s North Shore Foundation of forcing donations from employees. The commenter also criticized the district’s land acknowledgement…
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