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In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are sharing the stories of three Highline teachers. We asked what inspired them to become educators and what keeps them motivated. While each story is unique, they all share a deep commitment to student success.
You may have heard the federal government is giving millions of dollars to schools to address COVID-related expenses. These are one-time funds to help schools maintain operations through the challenges of the pandemic. Here is a look at some of the ways we are investing COVID-relief funds in Highline.
At its Wednesday night meeting, the Highline School Board approved the contract for Dr. Ivan Duran as Highline's next superintendent. Dr. Duran will take the helm on July 1.
It's time to enroll in kindergarten! You can enroll online.
Students can apply for enrollment through a waitlist if space is available. We are currently evaluating applications on a weekly basis.
Every 10 years following the U.S. Census, we review the boundaries of our board of director districts to ensure equitable geographic representation. Please review three draft maps and submit feedback through the online form.
Have a library card? Check out new adventure packs (maps, binoculars and more) and Discover Passes at many local libraries to discover local state parks and lands.
Time to start planning! Here is a look at the tentative 2022-23 school calendar. The calendar will be final after Highline Education Association (HEA) members vote on it in August. At this time, the first day of preschool is to be determined.
Superintendent Enfield has received the RAVE Champions Award, given annually to a leader who promotes and supports free play for children and communities where access to play is scarce.
The School Board unanimously voted to appoint Azeb Hagos as the new director representing District 5. District 5 includes Des Moines and part of SeaTac.
Last week, one of our schools was defaced multiple times with racist graffiti. This hateful act was traumatizing for the adults and children who experienced it, and we are working closely with our local law enforcement partners to prevent this from happening again.
Today's Highline Headlines include details about an immunization clinic, redistricting update, and a call to present at our Equity Symposium.
Today’s Highline Headlines include information about District 5 interviews, immunization clinics and an invitation to a farewell celebration for Southern Heights.
Four candidates have applied for the open position on the Highline School Board representing District 5.
See information about 3 ways to give us your feedback and an opportunity to share your Highline story at our 2022 Equity Symposium.
Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
Our schools are welcoming and safe places where students and staff are respected and supported to succeed
Students will make a minimum of one year of growth annually, meeting or exceeding standards in all grade levels.
Students will graduate with the problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to live and work responsibly in a digital world.
Students will graduate bilingual and biliterate.
Students will graduate from high school prepared for the future they choose.
at a Glance
Our students represent many diverse and culturally-rich backgrounds. Our diversity is an asset. Our students learn from one another and graduate prepared to live and work in an increasingly multicultural world.
The single most important driver of student achievement is an excellent teacher in the classroom. Highline is in the top 12 out of 295 Washington districts in the number of National Board Certified Teachers.
Highline has 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 comprehensive high schools serving neighborhoods in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center. Families may also want to explore our 6 choice schools or multiple alternative education options.
Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past 7 years. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2020 was 83.8%. That's an increase of 21 point rise since 2013.
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