This week's Highline Headlines includes information for families and students about 12 news items, including Mid-winter Break, an opportunity to give input on health materials for grades 6-12, SAT testing, literacy, Family University workshops, updates on security procedures and plans, and more.

Between March 10 to 28, 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the SAT in school, during a regular school day. Your school will communicate your specific testing date. Learn more and check out free resources.

You’re invited to explore the results of January’s ThoughtExchange on our budget development process. More than 330 ideas were shared and rated nearly 13,000 times by 360 participants. A strong majority—69%—reported having at least some knowledge of the budget development process. Check out the top themes and all submitted thoughts in our interactive report. 

At Highline, we are committed to ensuring all students, families, and staff feel welcomed, valued, and safe. As part of this commitment, we have security procedures in place to protect everyone in our buildings. The security systems, installed in spring 2024, allow office staff to see and talk to visitors before unlocking the door. 

Family University is a workshop designed to help families navigate the public school system, connect with key school personnel, and access valuable resources. Participants will learn how to build strong partnerships with their child’s school and become more engaged in their education.

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about ParentSquare notification settings, Winter Jobs Fair tomorrow, Highline School Foundation Gold Start nominations, the upcoming Mid-winter break and more! 

Literacy is one of our Big 4 focus areas, and we’re seeing growth. Elementary students are building strong reading and writing skills, while secondary students engage with complex texts and expand their vocabulary. Secondary iReady scores show a 6% increase in students reading at grade level. Teachers use data and professional development to refine instruction, ensuring every student is prepared for their future. 

At this time, we plan to open schools on time on Friday, February 7. We are closely watching conditions. We want to remind you that if weather conditions require a two-hour delay on an early release day, school will be canceled for the day.