Highline School Board Appoints Two New Directors
Help us welcome our two new school board directors. Dr. Damarys Espinoza represents District 4, and Blaine Holien represents District 5.
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This week's Highline Headlines includes the appointment of two new school board directors, sexual health education information night, how to apply for Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits, and more.
Help us welcome our two new school board directors. Dr. Damarys Espinoza represents District 4, and Blaine Holien represents District 5. The new directors will be sworn in on Monday, March 24.
Tyee High School is among many schools offering College in the High School (CiHS), a growing program that allows students to earn free college credits in their own classrooms. At Tyee, teacher Steve McCord leads University of Washington courses like precalculus and astronomy. Read more this this Seattle Times article.
The Highline School Board will interview four candidates for two open board seats on Saturday, March 15.
As we expand inclusive education to middle schools, Sylvester Middle School is collaborating with feeder elementary schools to ensure consistent support. Meanwhile, students at Innovation Heights are participating in inclusive learning through a hands-on community garden project. See how we are fostering belonging and innovative learning at every stage.
From the playground to the lunchroom and everywhere in between—our school support staff are Highline's unsung heroes. They keep schools running smoothly and ensure students have what they need to graduate prepared for the future they choose. Every day, but especially this week, we appauld them for the commitment and care they bring to their jobs.
This week's Highline Headlines include details on Board commitment to protect students, School Board District 5 Application reopens, Student Conferences, School Construction News, and more.
Highline Public Schools’ Board of Directors stands firm in its commitment to protecting students, staff and families regardless of background, identity or immigration status. During a standing-room-only meeting on March 5, the board unanimously approved Resolution 02-25: Our Schools, Our Promise–A Stand for Every Student.
Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.
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 7 choice schools or multiple alternative education options.
Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past decade. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2023 was 84.8%. That's an increase of 22.5 point rise since 2013.