This will be the last weekly Highline Headlines newsletter for this school year. Over the summer we will send out notifications on an as needed basis. Please continue to check your emails regularly so you don’t miss out on important news.
Schools Options for 2022-23 School Year
Many of our schools of choice are still accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year!
Secondary options with open applications or waitlists include Maritime High School, Big Picture, CHOICE Academy and Highline Virtual Academy. Elementary students can apply to the new Highline Virtual Elementary. Explore schools that offer virtual learning (Highline Virtual Academy and Elementary), maritime-focused project-based learning (Maritime High School), real experiences in adult workplaces (Big Picture) or a learning experience with traditional classes paired with independent electives (CHOICE Academy).
Summer Youth ORCA Pass for 8th-12th Grade Students
Qualifying Highline students can sign-up for a FREE Summer Youth ORCA Pass from King County Metro. The pass is available for students currently in 8th-12th grade who qualify for free or reduced price meals. The Summer Youth ORCA pass is good for unlimited rides on all local transit including any bus, the Sounder train, Link light rail, streetcar, Water Taxi, and more. Passes will be mailed to students starting the first week of June and are good through September 1. To sign up, complete the 2022 Summer ORCA Pass application. Visit the Summer Youth ORCA Pass website to learn more.
Change in Immunization Recordkeeping
Highline Public Schools is changing how we manage student immunization records. We are now using an online system provided by the Washington State Department of Health. This will allow us to quickly and efficiently check if your child has the vaccines required for school. As we move to this system, the school nurse may ask you for more information about your child’s vaccination history. If your child is missing vaccines in the system, we may ask for a copy of their immunization record.
Check Out the Tentative 2022-23 School Year Calendar
Time to start planning! Here is a look at the tentative 2022-23 school calendar. The calendar will be final after Highline Education Association (HEA) members vote on it in August. At this time, the first day of preschool is to be determined.