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Reminder: No school on Friday, Feb 13 and Monday, Feb. 16. Read more headlines about the winter job fair, online enrollment, circulating phishing emails, and more. 

We have received reports of an email scam has been circulating, inviting students to join a paid work-study program at Highline Public Schools. Highline is not offering any such program, and this message is not legitimate. 

In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran sits down with former Highline Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield for a conversation rooted in leadership, gratitude and service to students.

Inclusion means every student learns and belongs with peers, supported in the least restrictive environment. On January 15, educators gathered for our Staff Inclusion Series to learn about neurodiversity and identify strategies for better support and family partnership.

This week, we celebrate School Counseling Week 2026, recognizing all the Highline counselors who support students academically, socially, and emotionally every day.

This week's Highline Headlines include information about the final family engagement session to share your input on budget and strategic plan, secondary report cards, sexual health curriculum and more. 

Black History Month is a time to honor the past, recognize the present and look ahead. It began as a way to ensure Black history was taught, shared and remembered. Today, it is also about listening, especially to the voices helping shape our future.

Black history is not only about the past. It is part of the present and the future our students are shaping. This year marks 100 years of national Black history commemorations, reminding us why these stories matter and why they should continue to be shared.

Every day, students walk to and from school, their bus stops, or just around the neighborhood. Reminding your kids about these safe walking tips helps keep them safe.

This week's Highline Headlines include information about the upcoming family engagement sessions, the Schools of Choice deadline, Sexual Health curriculum and more. 

In January, Highline’s community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) received more information. Members worked in small groups to test which projects and capital needs fit within potential bond dollar amounts. They developed five potential bond packages, ranging from $450 to $650 million. Next, committee members will refine their bond package ideas, and work toward consensus. They will seek feedback in February.

Highline High School students are sharing art and personal stories in the window of the Highline Heritage Museum on SW 152nd Street through February.

In Episode three of The Promise Podcast, Juan sits down with Superintendent Ivan Duran to reflect on his journey from student to staff member. He shares how family sacrifice shaped his path, what it meant to navigate college as a first-generation college student and why coming home to work in Highline matters.

The new Pacific Middle School building is rising as structural steel outlines its shape. A tall crane is installing steel columns, beams and floor decking for the main gym, auxiliary gym and classroom wing. This voter-approved 2022 bond project is on time and on budget.

All 300 ninth grade students at Evergreen High School spent four weeks exploring climate solutions through an integrated project in Algebra, Biology and Contemporary Global Issues (CGI).

This week's Highline Headlines include information about enrollment projections for 2026-27, the upcoming engagement sessions, Sexual Health Education, Schools of Choice application deadline and more. 

From marine science and welding to health care, aviation, culinary arts, virtual learning, and college-prep academics, Schools of Choice give students opportunities to find the environment that fits their interests, strengths, and goals — and prepares them for what comes next. 

Highline expects student enrollment to remain steady for the 2026-27 school year, with growth projected later in the decade as new housing developments within district boundaries are completed and occupied.

In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy.  FLASH is our board-adopted curriculum that meets state requirements for sexual health education, which is taught in grades 4-12. This year, we are offering a drop-in style event on February 10 to provide families with more flexibility and time for individual questions and conversation. Families are welcome to stop by at any point during the event window to review curriculum materials, ask questions and connect directly with staff.

No school on Monday, January 19. Reach more Highline Headlines including engagement sessions to help shape Highline's future, gold star nominations, the 2026 Winter Job Fair and more. 

Do you know someone interested in working at Highline Public Schools? Invite them to our in-person job fair on Saturday, February 21, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Tyee High School.

The Tyee High School Health Professionals Program introduces students to health care careers through hands-on learning and partnerships with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, enabling exploration, mentorship, and clinical training.

To our immigrant and refugee community: you are an essential part of Highline. You are valued. You belong here. 

We are refining how we implement and measure progress on our strategic plan while developing the 2026–27 budget, which includes $8 million in reductions. Share your input through ThoughtExchange by February 13 to help clarify priorities, guide implementation, and align resources. Join online or at in-person sessions.
 

Seniors, now is the time to apply for a Highline Schools Foundation scholarship. This year, the Foundation is offering 34 scholarships totaling more than $260,000 to graduating seniors.