Mount Rainier High School

Mount Rainier High School is a super cool place in Des Moines, Washington, where lots of students go to learn. It's named after a HUGE mountain called Mount Rainier. On a sunny day, you can see the snowy top of this giant mountain right from the school's windows!

It's like having a giant, beautiful painting outside all the time. The school opened its doors way back in 1957, which is older than your parents or even your grandparents!

A long, long time ago, there was only one big high school in the area, called Highline High School. But as more and more kids grew up, that school got super crowded, like a playground at recess! So, to make sure everyone had enough space to learn and play, they decided to build a brand new school.

That's how Mount Rainier High School was born in 1957. It was like adding a new, bigger playground so everyone could have fun!

The first Mount Rainier High School building was getting a little old, like a favorite toy that's been played with for many years. So, guess what? They built a completely new school building!

This new building opened its doors in September 2007. It's shiny and new, with lots of modern classrooms and spaces for students to explore and learn. It's like getting a brand new, amazing treehouse to play in!

So, why is this school so special? It's all about the view and the name! Being named after Mount Rainier connects the students to the amazing nature around them. It's a reminder of the big, beautiful world outside. The school is a place where about 1700 students come every day to learn, make friends, and discover new things, all while having a giant, majestic mountain as their neighbor.