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The tennis courts at Mount Rainier High School will be replaced this summer with a new facility. The project features a concrete court system that will provide a stronger, more durable playing surface. Funded by the 2022 school bond, construction is expected to be completed by late September.

At the new Pacific Middle School, exterior finishes are transforming the appearance of the building as crews install windows, brick masonry and metal panels along the south side.

For 66 fifth graders at Beverly Park Elementary School, the end of the school year came with a memorable surprise: a brand-new bicycle to take home, along with a helmet, light and bike lock. 

Sixteen Highline high school students took an important step toward their futures this spring through the VOICES Internship Program. Meet some of our interns and learn what they took away from their 12-week workplace experience — in their words.

More than 50 seniors at Puget Sound Skills Center graduated with job offers from Boeing. These future airplane builders were celebrated at Boeing Signing Day in early June.

This Pride Month, we're highlighting students and staff who help create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued and supported. Across Highline that looks different from school to school.

Meet Tyrone Curry, former Highline board member, 30-year custodian at Evergreen High School, coach, volunteer – and track funder! Read his profile by a group of alumni with plans to recognize Tyrone's legacy.

A message from Superintendent Ivan Duran. "As we wrap up another school year, I hope you'll take a moment to reflect on the memories that will stay with your family long after summer begins." 

As another school year comes to a close, we are taking a moment to look back at a few bright spots from across Highline — moments that show the care, commitment and impact happening in our schools every day.

The end of the school year is almost here. Read this week’s Highline Headlines for reminders about the last day of school, report cards, student file moves, athletics registration, summer meals, the budget ThoughtExchange and more.

This summer, Highline will begin moving student files from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive.This is part of Highline's move to Microsoft tools for students. Students will begin using more Microsoft tools in the fall. Most families do not need to take action right now

Planning is underway for the future home of CHOICE Academy. A committee of staff, families and students gathered for another design meeting focused on transforming the former Southern Heights Elementary School building into a renewed learning space for students. 

Highline is financially stable because of steady enrollment and difficult budget adjustments made in recent years. To maintain that stability, the proposed 2026–27 budget includes about $8 million in reductions, including central office reductions, while prioritizing resources that directly support students and classrooms.

Work continues on the new Evergreen High School baseball and fastpitch fields, with synthetic turf, spectator seating, landscaping, sidewalks, asphalt and signs now in place or underway. The fields are expected to be ready for use when fall sports begin in September 2026.

Parkside Elementary students and staff spent the day at Waskowitz for a schoolwide field trip planned by Parkside teachers and school leaders. After six years, this end-of-year field trip is now a tradition that connects students to each other, to hands-on science in nature and to their own potential.

This year, our secondary schools focused on helping students grow as readers, thinkers and speakers in every subject area. Students had more opportunities to read challenging texts, build vocabulary, discuss ideas with classmates and connect learning to their own lives and experiences. Teachers also worked to create classrooms where students feel seen, heard, and supported. 

Highline is continuing to build schools where every student feels supported, included, and able to participate. This work is underway in all elementary schools and will expand to middle schools in 2026–27. We recently saw inclusion in action at Field Day at Mount Rainier High School, where students from Adapted PE classes and peers from across Highline came together for a day of movement, connection and celebration.
 

The Promise Podcast wrapped up its first season featuring students, educators, community leaders and staff from across Highline. Explore the conversations, meet the guests and look back at the stories that brought Our Promise to life. Plus, share your ideas to help shape Season Two.

End-of-year report cards will be available soon. Find them in ParentVUE on June 17 (elementary) and June 25 (secondary). All Highline schools use standards-based grading, and students’ scores will reflect this.

Evergreen High School senior Sophia Tua'ua is helping shape district conversations while preparing for her future through Running Start. Hear how student voice, strong relationships and opportunity have shaped her journey.

The new Pacific Middle School continues to take shape. Crews are installing windows, exterior finishes and roofing while work advances inside the building on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. 

Families and students will see an update to the ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps later this summer. ParentVUE and StudentVUE are used to view student information, including schedules, grades and attendance.

The Highline Communications Department earned 12 national awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), including the association’s highest program honor for the 2025 Highline Education Levy communications campaign. Chief Communications Officer Tove Tupper, APR, was also named one of four finalists for the 2026 National School Communicator of the Year Award. The recognitions celebrate excellence in strategic school communication and reflect the team’s commitment to serving Highline’s students, families, staff and community.