📊 Steady Enrollment Expected in 2026-27
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. Enrollment projections help with budget development for future school years.
🗣️ Help Shape What Comes Next for Highline
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 at in-person engagement sessions or through ThoughtExchange by February 13.
Upcoming Engagement Sessions:
- Tuesday, February 3 | 5:45–7:15 p.m. Sylvester Middle School, 16222 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien
- Monday, February 9 | 5:45–7:15 p.m. Madrona Elementary School, 20301 32nd Avenue South, SeaTac
📢 Please Share: Sexual Health Education Info Night
In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy. FLASH is our curriculum that meets state requirements for sexual health education, which is taught in grades 4-12. Families may opt out of any or all sexual health lessons. Learn more at our Sexual Health Education Night for Families on February 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at our Central Office, 15675 Ambaum Boulevard SW in Burien.
👆 Schools of Choice Application Deadline Approaching
The Schools and Programs of Choice deadline is approaching soon on January 31. Attend school-specific information nights to learn more and explore pathways aligned to your student’s goals and interests.
📅 School Board Meeting Schedule
You are welcome to join the Highline School Board and superintendent at a school board meeting. All school board meetings are held at our Central Office, 15675 Ambaum Boulevard SW in Burien, typically every other Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 11. All regular board business meetings, work sessions and public hearings are public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
🍏 What’s Cooking Next Week for School Meals
Next week, we look forward to Turkey Sausage Patties & Maple Belgian Waffles on the elementary lunch menu. School meals are available to all students at no cost this school year. Check out the NEW interactive menu platform My School Menus where you can view nutrition details, check for allergens and more.
Highline in the News
National College Attainment Network
Redesigning High School to Prepare Students for the Future
By Ivan Duran, superintendent, and Tove Tupper, chief communications officer
White Center Blog
White Center Heights students hold Peace and Belonging March to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Quotes Maria Osses-Watson, principal at White Center Heights Elementary School
B-Town blog
Support the Highline High School Drill Team at La Costa fundraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 27
Features the Highline High School Drill Team