This week's Highline Headlines include information about our staffing adjustments, upcoming bond information meetings, opportunities to join our committees and live high school athletics broadcasts. 

Every year, we must make adjustments to classes and staff based on the actual number of students enrolled in each school. We understand that moving teachers to another assignment and shifting students into new classes is difficult for everyone involved, so each decision is thoughtfully considered by a team representing teachers, family engagement staff and administrators. 

Each year, families are required to verify student emergency information and submit updated health information. This ensures we have a current home address, phone number, emergency contact and health information on file. All of these items help us keep students safe while at school. 

We have a few open seats on our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). Add your name to the lottery by September 25 if you live in Highline and are serious about helping prioritize 10 older schools for future bonds.

School meals today look a lot different than they did when many of us attended school. Our school kitchen staff prioritize local ingredients and scratch cooking when possible. And, they work hard to create recipes that reflect the many cultures our students represent. 

This week's headlines include superintendent Duran's listening tour, high school senior night, and opportunities to join a curriculum adoption committee and the alumni network. 

Superintendent Duran is eager to meet the Highline community! Dr. Duran is launching his first year in Highline with a districtwide listening tour to hear from students, families, staff and community members.

We're back! Classrooms are buzzing with excitement as the 2022-23 school year officially kicks off. We have a lot to celebrate this year as we welcome our new superintendent, Dr. Ivan Duran. Watch this video to learn more about our new superintendent and why he chose to work in Highline. 

School starts tomorrow, Thursday, September 1 for students in 1-12th grades. Friday, September 2 is a full day. See our COVID safety updates and the 3 upcoming community forums. 

Learn more about Prop. 1, the Highline Public Schools bond on November Election ballots. See the school designs for Evergreen High School, Tyee High School and Pacific Middle School.