🚫 No School - Monday, November 11
There will be no school on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday, November 12.
📚 Schools of Choice Applications Now Open!
Your future begins with a choice. Whether you’re interested in maritime studies, exploring the wonders of aerospace, taking advantage of flexible virtual learning or more, Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice have something for everyone. Explore your options at the High School Transitions Event on Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. Applications for the next school year are open now through January 31, 2025. Choose the program that’s the right fit for you—apply today!
🔨Latest School Construction News
Catch up on the latest updates and answers to frequently asked questions about our school construction projects! In the November 2 edition of Keeping Our Promise, you’ll find:
- A timeline update from our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee, working on recommendations for the next school construction bond.
- News on progress at Evergreen, Tyee, and Pacific, the Transportation building replacement, and a modular building addition at Valley View.
- Answers to questions about the new Sylvester Field and the Southern Heights site.
Don’t miss out on important details about our ongoing projects!
🎓 CollegeCON is December 7
On Saturday, December 7, 7th-12th grade students and families are invited to CollegeCON at Highline College from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free event offers workshops, a resource fair, and guidance for planning your future—plus free transportation, meals, and childcare.
📅 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 the 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, December 4. 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 homemade butternut squash and chicken curry stew with brown rice on the elementary lunch menu. School meals are available to all students at no cost this school year. Check out school menus online every Friday (that’s today!) for the following week.