🏗️🌲Evergreen High School Construction Update
We are pleased to share that the new Evergreen High School building remains on track to welcome students in September 2025. Following the water damage caused by vandalism in May, we’ve been working closely with our contractors, consultants, and insurance representatives to finalize the clean-up and remediation plans.
📝 Superintendent’s Message
In case you missed it, here’s a link to Superintendent Ivan Duran’s message to families on September 17.
📚✨ My Favorite Book Event
Join School Board Director Melissa Petrini for an evening in celebration of National Literacy Month at the My Favorite Book Share & Exchange Event. Led by Director Petrini, this event invites readers of all ages to come together, share their love for books, and discover new stories. The event is on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Burien Library. Students of all ages and grades, along with their families, are invited. Each family will receive one free book while supplies last. See more details.
🎂 High School Voter Registration Week
Help your high school student register to vote! Next week is High School Voter Registration Week. Help us get the word out! Students who are 16 or 17 years old can pre-register to vote in our state’s Future Voter Program at VoteWA.gov. The online registration deadline is October 28. If they turn 18 by Election Day, November 5, and are eligible to pre-register, they can vote in the 2024 presidential election.
📅 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 October 2. 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 Chicken Teriyaki 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.
💛 Narcan is Available at Elementary & Middle Schools
To combat fentanyl-related overdose deaths and comply with new state legislation, we will be distributing Narcan to our elementary and middle schools. Our high schools have had this medication available for several years. Response training has been provided to school nurses and identified staff, as well as general training to all staff. Read our policy and procedure and learn about laws.