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The graduating class of 2022 is full of changemakers. They demonstrate a deep commitment to their communities. With big goals and the determination to make a positive impact, we wholeheartedly believe they will change the world for the better.
We celebrated our graduates in-person this year! Find graduation live stream recordings.
Stop by one of 11 locations for a free, ready-to-eat meal on weekdays. Free summer meals are available June 22 to July 28. Anyone 18 years old and younger can eat free breakfast, lunch and snacks. No registration required.
We are hosting college campus visits for rising seniors on Wednesdays from July 13 to August 3. College visits are free. Sign up and permission slip required at least one day prior. Space is limited.
In her final video message to the Highline community, Superintendent Susan Enfield shares her gratitude for students, staff, families and community. Dr. Enfield will leave Highline at the end of June after serving as superintendent for the past decade.
Two community members and a high school student, all from Highline’s volunteer Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC), recommended the next school bond at the school board meeting this week.
Time to start planning! Here is a look at the tentative 2022-23 school calendar.
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.
The Highline School Board voted unanimously to place the next school bond on November 2022 election ballots. If approved by 60 percent of voters, the bond would fund new schools for Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific.
We are hosting college campus visits for rising seniors on Wednesdays from July 13 to August 3.
Check out this article on Maritime High School in the South Sound Magazine.
Becca Chen has been selected as Highline’s new chief financial officer, starting July 1.
Check out this Seattle Times article featuring Maritime High School!
We stand with the members of our LGBTQ community during this time of increased intolerance and hate.
The graduating class of 2022 is full of changemakers. They demonstrate a deep commitment to their communities. With big goals and the determination to make a positive impact, we wholeheartedly believe they will change the world for the better.
Here are the stories of eight graduates who are examples of the outstanding young leaders graduating from Highline ready to choose their future.
View the last Highline Headlines of the year with information about 2022-23 school options, the tentative 2022-23 calendar, Summer Your ORCA pass, changes in immunization recordkeeping and news during the summer break.
Today's headlines include information about the last day of school, Dr. Enfield's last message and more.
On Wednesday evening, we honored our retiring staff and those who have served our students for 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. We are so grateful for the people who have dedicated themselves to our Highline children and families. Thank you to all staff who continue to serve, and best wishes to our retirees in their next chapter.
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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