District News

As we plan for next school year we are seeking input from students, families and community members. This feedback will help us determine the types of meals that resonate with students and what brings them in to eat a school meal.

The Washington State Department of Health has updated its guidance for what to do when you are sick with COVID. Under the new guidance, the same measures are applied to COVID as to other respiratory viruses. This change reflects the preventive and treatment measures we have for COVID that did not exist when the pandemic began. We now have the protection of vaccines and natural immunity, as well as antiviral medications and other treatments.

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 will be provided to school nurses and identified staff, as well as general training to all staff. Read our policy and procedure, learn about laws, and access classroom lessons.

Building good attendance habits early is key to success. Students can suffer academically if they miss 10% of the school year, or about 18 days. That's just one day every two weeks. 

This week's Highline Headlines include information about walking safety, fentanyl awareness, the next school board meeting and next week's meals. 

The latest edition of the Workforce Turnover Report shares findings from employees who have left or retired from Highline. It aims to spark conversations and actions by examining turnover patterns, survey feedback, and experiences shared by former staff. Join a community conversation around the report details on April 23. 

Spring break is from April 1-5. Read more details about our 2024-25 tentative calendar, Waskowitz leader program for high school students and more. 

The Highline Schools Foundation announced the winners of its 2024 Gold Star Awards, highlighting the outstanding efforts of Highline educators, staff, volunteers and alumni. These eight individuals live the Highline Promise to know every student by name, strength and need, so that our students graduate prepared for the future they choose. 

Here is a look at the tentative 2024-25 school calendar. This calendar is pending approval by our Highline Education Association (teachers union) members and the Highline Board of Directors.

In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy.  FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) 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. Read on for more details. 

Attending school has a big impact on student success. Here are six tips for getting to school and learning more.

Ironworkers are busy erecting the structural steel bones of the new Tyee High School this month. See exciting progress in construction site photos.

Read headlines about the Career Showcase for juniors and seniors, Schools of Choice applications, information nights, celebrating our seniors and more! 

In March, school board and cabinet members, as well as two alumni and a state representative, toured the Evergreen High School construction site to get a first-hand view. They seemed delighted with progress, new features and the warmth of the three-story mass timber academic building. See what they saw.

The Highline Schools Foundation program provides free dresses, suits, shoes and accessories to students across Highline.

Read headlines about text notifications, sexual health education, the importance of attendance, Waskowitz opportunities, meals and more. 

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up to attend the Career Showcase at ShoWare by March 22. Learn about career opportunities with over 75 companies. Bring your resume! 

Do you know a high school student interested in strengthening their leadership skills and exploring career pathways in education, teaching, counseling or environmental science? Waskowitz is seeking Highline students to serve as high school leaders in May.

Making sure your child is in school every day is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. The goals outlined in our strategic plan are four reasons why attendance matters

During Education Support Professionals Week, we celebrate the vital support staff at Highline, from bus drivers to paraeducators and custodians, who are essential to our daily success. Their dedication ensures a safe, supportive, and thriving educational environment for all. 

No school tomorrow, Friday, March 8. Read more headlines about giving input on materials, King County elections, PSSC open house, a mental wellness event, school board meetings and next week’s meals.

The two general contractors building our new high schools hosted a group of almost 50 students from our CORE PLUS Construction programs for a hands-on learning experience last month. They visited the Northwest Carpenters Institute, a state-of-the-art training facility in Burlington. The field trip included students and teachers from Evergreen, Tyee and Highline high schools!

Read about our budget outlook, an opportunity to give feedback on biology and health materials, a school construction update and next week’s meals.

Innovation Heights Academy is transforming student lives with a new program model that emphasizes credit recovery, wellness, and interest-driven learning.  In the first year of the new school, students and staff are already seeing the results. See how the school ensures its students are seen, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Hey, juniors*! Ready to dive into your future? Join us on March 27 for FutureU at Green River College, a field trip designed to give you a glimpse into life after high school options. Explore a world of opportunities waiting for you beyond graduation.

Eight million dollars is a lot to cut from our district budget. What will that look like and feel like next year when those reductions are real? 

While the cuts are concentrated in central office, reductions to central positions and services will have some impact at the school level. 

Tyee seniors in Rose Johnson's Civics class got a visit from SeaTac Mayor Mohamed Egal this week. Mayor Egal shared his insights on serving as an elected local government official.

Get details about budget reductions for 2024-25 when our Business Services staff briefs the school board at a work session on Wednesday, March 6, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. 

The work session is open to the public. The community is invited to attend or watch online. 

We are adopting new materials for biology and health--and we want your input! Your voice is important as we select new instructional materials for high school biology and health for grades K-2 and 6-12. Attend an open house to learn more about the instructional materials under consideration on Tuesday, March 12.

John Taitano walked onto the Tyee job site last fall to ask if Absher Construction was hiring. He already had a construction job, but this was his old high school and close to home. Read about our priority hire program at the Tyee construction project.

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing leads from Highline's Facilities team were invited to review the Pacific Middle School design. Read our February project update.

Our Capital Projects Oversight Committee learned about our construction progress and examined a quarterly financial report for our 2016 and 2022 bond projects at the February 13, 2024 meeting. 

Progress is getting visible and exciting at the new Tyee High School construction site where you can see the first walls rising into the air. Check out the photos and read more details.

FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) is our adopted curriculum that meets state requirements for sexual health education. You are invited to an education night to review the curriculum materials and learn more about state requirements on March 25. 

Learn about our budget outlook for next school year at the board work session, check out our new intercom cameras, read about cyber kidnapping and attend the open houses at Waskowitz and PSSC.  

Catch up on Evergreen High School construction progress through the third week of February. Feast your eyes on more photos of the new school buildings, see next steps and check out inclusive hiring data provided by the contractor.

The installation of security intercom cameras is complete or in progress at the main entrances of our schools. Office staff will be able to see and talk to external visitors from their workstation, before unlocking the main door. This system was funded by the 2016 school bond.

Highline Schools Foundation unveiled the 2024 Gold Star Award nominees.This year, 156 nominations were made (for 118 individuals) representing 36 schools, programs, and departments across Highline. The Foundation will celebrate all nominees and announce the winners at the Gold Star Bash on Wednesday, March 27

Safety is our number one priority. Two elementary schools in the Bellevue School District recently reported cyber kidnapping incidents. Cyber kidnapping is a new scam where families are tricked into paying money by making them think a loved one is in danger. Although no cases have been reported in Highline, we are sharing information to help our families stay vigilant and safe.

Our Business Services staff will brief the school board on our financial picture for the 2024-25 school year at a work session on Wednesday, March 6, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. The work session is open to the public. The community is invited to attend or watch online.

No School on Monday, February 19. Read more headlines about the PSSC open house FutureU, School Board meetings, the family income survey and next week’s meals. 

Each year in February, we recognize the contributions of Black Americans to our nation’s history. Black History Month is an appropriate time to acknowledge that schools have not done a good job of teaching our full American story.

The inclusion of diverse voices in our national story is critical not just for students of color, but for all students. 

Every day, students walk to and from school, their bus stops, or just around the neighborhood. Reminding your kids about these safe walking tips helps keep them safe.

If you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31, it's time to think about kindergarten. The 2024-25 school year is just around the corner, and believe it or not, now is the time to enroll.  

Chief Communications Officer Catherine Carbone Rogers intends to retire on June 30.

Read about our upcoming budget cuts, our winter job fair, our Gold Star nomination process and next week’s meals. 

Highline is projected to see another enrollment decline next school year. We anticipate enrollment of around 16,391 FTE next year, down 224 from this year. Fewer students means a decrease in state funding for 2024-25.

This February, we're diving deep into the stories that make Black history a pivotal part of America's narrative.

If you spend time at McMicken Heights Elementary, chances are you will meet fourth-grader Seth Bobbitt. His laugh is contagious. His curiosity is infectious. School is his happy place. Seth was born with Down syndrome. His family wanted a school experience where Seth could learn, play and grow alongside his peers. That's exactly what they found at McMicken Heights.

Seventh-grader Sarah Huo’s days are filled with laughter, learning, and a deep sense of belonging at Highline Virtual Academy (HVA). In a recent interview, Sarah shared her experiences and aspirations, providing a glimpse into her life as a virtual student.

Highline is facing budget cuts of $8 million for next school year. We are looking first for reductions to central office expenses to avoid direct cuts to schools as much as possible.

Former Highline School Board Director Tom Slattery passed away on January 22 after battling lung disease. Tom served four terms on the Highline School Board from 1990 to 2006. 

Highline's graduation rate increased for the second year in a row, reaching the highest rate in more than a decade. The overall graduation rate for the Class of 2023 is 84.8 percent. That's an increase of 22.5 percentage points since 2013.

No School Friday for grades 6-12. Pk-5 will follow their regular Friday schedule. Read about our school board meetings, tips to stay healthy, Schools of Choice deadline, screen time at school and next week’s meals.

We use technology to make learning better. We think about how and why we use screens in school, focusing on active screen time, where students use their brain and body vs. just passive screen time. Tools like Chromebooks and iPads help everyone learn in their own way. 

This week's Highline Headlines include information about scholarships for seniors, sexual health curriculum, Waskowitz open house, jobs, safety and next week’s meals.

In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy.  FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) 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. 

WELS (Waskowitz Environmental Leadership & Service) is cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders, and our students are at the forefront of this transformative journey.

Do you work with someone who has made a significant impact on students and schools? Now is your chance to nominate them for a 2024 Gold Star Award!

Sometimes our schools might lose phone and internet service. When there is an outage, here is what you need to know to keep everyone safe and learning on track.

This year, the tradition of Highline students attending Waskowitz Outdoor School is transitioning from 6th to 5th grade. Families and staff are invited to Waskowitz Outdoor Center’s Open House on Sunday, March 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

January is School Board Recognition Month. Let's take this opportunity to thank our five school board directors for dedicating their time to leading our schools. Congratulations to newly elected members board President Angelica Alvarez and Vice President Joe Van and the newly elected members Melissa Petrini, Stephanie Tidholm, and Azeb Hagos.

Due to weather and road conditions, all schools are on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17. Buses will stop at regular stops–two hours later than normal.

No school on Monday, January 15. Read more Headlines, including schools of choice, meals, health tips and remembering a beloved principal.

We are deeply saddened to share that Valley View Early Learning Center Principal Kym Nelson passed away. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highline High School Auditorium. 

Shape your tomorrow by choosing your path for the 2024-25 school year today. Whether through maritime studies, aerospace exploration, virtual learning, or your neighborhood school—you have choices. Attend an information night this January to explore educational options through Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice.

Winter weather is in the forecast for later this week. This may force a change in the normal school schedule-—even for students who attend virtual programs. We want you to be prepared and know where to get information. 

A small group of appointed community members and industry professionals meet quarterly to keep an eye on our bond-funded capital projects. Read a summary of the December 5 meeting of the Capital Projects Oversight Committee.

A lot of care is being poured into preparing strong foundations below the new Tyee High School in SeaTac. Read our progress report and see photos.

Design Review Committee members checked out the latest progress on the school design November 30, marking a significant milestone in the Pacific Middle School replacement project. Read about some design features and next steps.

A tall crane towers over the Evergreen High School construction site as the structures of the new buildings rise from the ground. Read our construction progress update for November/December and see more photos.

Check winter break dates, January meal items, and learn about PSSC and Maritime High School career learning with photos of hands-on firefighting experiences.

This week's edition of Highline Headlines includes information about school meals, new school board members, Winter Break, learning tips, a job fair, and fire alarms.

Do you know a young person who wants to become a firefighter? They can start their journey at Puget Sound Skills Center. Students in the PSSC Fire & Emergency Services program practiced their skills this month in this controlled Christmas tree burn.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Burning Boat Festival. Join this unique event to support Highline students through the Highline Schools Foundation, featuring messages in student-made boats, entertainment and family activities. 

Highline welcomes three newly-elected school board members: Directors Azeb Hagos, Melissa Petrini and Stephanie Tidholm.

At Maritime High School, students don't just learn about the sea, they learn on it. From fighting simulated fires in full gear to navigating the waves aboard the Admiral Jack ferry, this school merges classroom learning with hands-on experience. Maritime High School prepares students for a future in a vital industry facing a workforce shortage. Open to all, this school is a beacon for those drawn to maritime careers, providing not just education but a direct route to meaningful, well-paying jobs.

Ensuring the safety of students and staff is our top priority. A key aspect of this commitment is understanding and adhering to safety protocols. Here is some information about fire alarms: what they do and what you should know.

Mariachi bands from Cascade Middle School, Evergreen High School and Highline High School put on a spirited show at Highline Performing Arts Center on Wednesday evening. Noche di Mariachi was the district's first-ever mariachi concert.

Winter break is an opportunity to have a well-deserved break from school and work. But it doesn’t have to be a break from learning. Learning at home can be fun and easy—and a good change of pace from the classroom. Here are eight simple ideas you can do together or encourage your child to do over break.

You are invited to dig deep into data and track our progress using our interactive annual report. This year's report documents our progress towards our strategic goals for the 2022-23 school year, the final year of the strategic plan initially adopted in 2013 and updated in 2018.

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about our Annual Report, resources for Standards-based grading, High School Transitions Night and next week’s meals. 

All Highline schools are implementing a new instructional approach we are using across Highline: Standards-Based Instruction and Grading (SBI/G). Our grading web section has a lot of information about this new approach. We encourage you to review this information online to learn more. 

COLLEGECON is tomorrow! Read more  information about downloading the ParentSquare app, upcoming immunization clinics, bus safety and next week’s menu. 

ParentSquare offers an easy way to keep up-to-date with your child's school. Download the app to see school news and information, review upcoming events, direct message teachers, set your notification preferences and more.

School bus safety starts with students. Find out what they should do, how drivers keep them safe, and the importance of community support for secure school journeys

This month, we say farewell to two Highline school board directors whose terms of office are ending: Aaron Garcia and Carrie Howell.

We're excited to announce that we have a new logo. The students, staff, families and community who make up the Puget Sound Skills Center are champions of choice, and our new logo celebrates that. Our new branding reflects a modern school with a community dedicated to students shaping their futures through our career and technical programs.

“Josie is one of the most patient, kind-hearted people I have ever met and her love for her students and her job is truly inspiring."

Pk-5th grades have no school Nov. 20 to 24. 6th-12th grades have no school Nov. 22 to 24. Read more on how to prepare for weather school closures and ways to support your student’s learning.

At Highline, our goal is for everyone to feel they belong the moment they step through the doors. A Culture of Belonging is the first of four goals in our new strategic plan, “Living Our Promise.” Through the voices of our Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team, discover the difference a Culture of Belonging makes in fostering meaningful connections, self-confidence and academic success.

This year, Highline is implementing a new instructional approach standards-based instruction and grading (SBI/G). SBI/G measures your student's progress toward the learning goals for their grade. Here are seven ways families, parents and guardians can support students with their learning.

Shape your tomorrow by choosing your path for the 2024-25 school year today. Save the date for an upcoming school-specific information session to learn more about schools and programs you can apply to. Students entering high school can also get a taste of their options at a High School Transitions Event on December 13. 
 

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about report cards, CollegeCON, Schools of Choice info nights, family emergency planning and more. 

The ballots are in, but the votes are not all counted in the race for three open seats on the Highline School Board.

We are preparing students for a world that is very different from the one we entered as young adults. Think about how much change there has been in the ways we work, communicate, and access information. To truly prepare our students for their future, our comprehensive secondary schools are listening to students to help them evolve.  

The foundations of the two connected buildings that will be the new Evergreen High School are nearly complete. Watch for a crane to arrive later this month to begin erecting structural steel and mass timber.

We are getting creative to reduce waste by reusing Tyee High School building materials in the new school. And the first concrete was poured to start the foundations of the new school!

Our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) meeting on October 25 was well attended by energized new and returning members.

When we had an opportunity to purchase the former HiLine Lanes next door to our central office, another opportunity opened up: a new team sport for high school girls.

Reminder: No school on November 9 & 10. Read more headlines about Standards-Based Grading, election day on November 7, our work in secondary schools and information about the Maritime Expo this weekend.

Your child's report card will be distributed in the next few weeks. A report card communicates a student's learning progress during the grading period. All Highline schools are using standards-based grading (SBG) this year, and student’s scores will reflect this. 

Like districts across our region, we face significant budget cuts due to declining enrollment and the end of ESSER funding. For 2024-25, our focus is on ensuring that our expenditures support basic operations and the goals of our strategic plan.

The state sets standards for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.  Standards-based grading (SBG) measures a student’s learning of specific standards. Traditional grading gives students points for individual assignments or effort, but SBG shows a student's progress toward learning standards. SBG ensures that grades reflect a student’s academic performance and understanding of the material, rather than their behavior or effort. This results in a more accurate representation of a student’s abilities and progress.

Join the Highline Schools Foundation on Friday, November 10 for Winter Warm Up—a cozy evening of food and community in support of our students and schools. The evening will include silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner provided by local restaurants, a raffle and more. Buy tickets or volunteer!

McMicken Heights gained national recognition on the Inclusion Stories podcast for their exceptional efforts in integrating students with special needs into mainstream classrooms.

This week's Highline Headlines include information about how to ask your student what they are learning, free routine immunization clinics, photo opt out and much more. 

In shaping the future of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), we prioritized your voice. From 45 Community Advisory Sessions, clear themes emerged: a need for engagement, belonging, and recognition of each student's uniqueness. Students voiced a need for trust, connection, and tools to navigate challenges. Families, community and staff shared a need for collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and lessons on emotional well-being. These insights will guide our 2023-24 SEL framework, ensuring it's community-focused and student-centered.

Highline Public Schools is partnering with Stepping Stone Pediatrics to host two free vaccination clinics on November 2 and November 14. School-aged children can receive COVID, flu and childhood immunizations. No pre-registration is required. Please present vaccination records.

Have you recently asked your child, “How was school” and “Did you do your homework?” Here are some suggestions for other questions you may consider asking your child about school.

Cyberbullying has emerged as a new form of harassment, causing emotional and psychological distress among students. To provide guidance for students and families, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) offers the following tips and recommendations to ensure safe online interactions.

Navigating special education? Let our Special Education Family Liaison guide you. Get help with system guidance, collaborative problem-solving, IEP meeting support, language assistance, 
 

This week's Highline Headlines include information about Standards Based Grading, Media Literacy week, and a spotlight on safety. 

When you hear of a lockdown at your student's school, it's natural for your mind to race and for concern to set in. We understand that urge to ensure the safety of our young ones. However, it's important to know that lockdowns are often standard, precautionary measures rooted in our commitment to student safety. Read through to learn what scenarios might trigger a lockdown and tips you can take to keep students and staff safe.

Chief Operations Officer Scott Logan will retire at the end of June. Scott's contributions to the district over his 13 years of leadership include multiple school construction projects on time and on budget--and much more.

Standards-Based Grading (SBG) measures your student's progress toward the learning goals for their grade and course. This is a new instructional and grading approach all Highline schools are implementing this school year. Learn about some of the benefits to using SBG. 

Imagine what could happen for students if the entire community rallied around our Highline Promise to know every student by name, strength and need so that they graduate prepared for the future they choose? Our new strategic plan points the way.

Reminder, no school tomorrow! See more headlines about talking with students about world conflict, middle and high school grading, a Maritime expo and more. 

On Saturday, November 4, Maritime High School will be hosting a career expo for current and prospective students and their families to learn about maritime careers. Visit the jobs & resources booth to learn directly from the experts about career options, education pathways and salaries.

This week, our news media and social media are saturated with violent images of war in Israel and Gaza. Disturbing images and videos are especially prevalent on social media right now--especially on platforms used regularly by young people, including Instagram, YouTube and TicTok. 

The US Surgeon General reports that adolescents spending more than three hours daily on social media face double the risk of poor mental health outcomes. As the digital world becomes increasingly entwined with our children's lives, understanding and addressing its impact is essential. See the latest findings, find conversation starters, and access resources to ensure your child's safe and informed online presence.

Standards-Based Grading (SBG) is the new instructional approach we are using across Highline. SBG measures your student's progress toward the learning goals for their grade. We want to share how this will be displayed in the gradebook for middle and high school students. 

Last Friday, Governor Jay Inslee came to Highline High School to learn from the Highline Pirates Environmental Club stars about their successful solar panel project and their future plans.

Join us for a Life After High School Night and Maritime Showcase events. Check out graduation dates, learn about the standards based grading rubric and more. 

New t-shirts and sweatshirts, featuring the Highline logo and supporting our strategic plan, are now available. Proceeds benefit the Highline Schools Foundation to help with continued funding for student programs and scholarships.

The Pacific Design Review Committee met with Hutteball + Oremus Architecture to review the design progress. In other news, Skanska was selected as the general constructor and construction manager for the Pacific project.

Standards-Based Grading (SBG) measures your student's progress toward the learning goals for their grade. One important component of SBG is a rubric. Teachers use a rubric to track student's learning of essential standards. The rubric provides families and students feedback on the student’s current learning and ways to progress.

Shape your tomorrow by choosing your path today. Whether through maritime studies, aerospace exploration, virtual learning, or your neighborhood school—students and families have choices. The application window for most Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice is now open. Explore, learn more and apply! 

We asked Evergreen alum Khoa Nguyen what he learned during his internship with Cornerstone General Contractors at the Evergreen High School construction project this summer. Read his answers.

The old Tyee is tumbling down. Demolition is about halfway complete. Check out what's gone, what's left and see photos of the demolition in our Facebook post!

Read about new grading vocab, tips for walking to and from school safety, how to join the Special Education Family Panel, plus reminders about our Life After High School Night and routine immunization clinics. 

We welcome eight new members to our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). From a lottery drawing on September 28, eight were selected by service area from the names of 28 Highline residents who entered the lottery for open seats on the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee.

Here are some safety tips and reminders for families and students.

Each fall and spring, Maritime High School students invite families, industry, supporters and the community to their school and learn about the project learning taking place at the school. 

This year, schools in Highline are implementing a new instructional approach called Standards-Based Grading (SBG). SBG measures your student's progress toward the learning goals for their grade. Learn what the terms standards, essential standards and rubric mean. 

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about the pay raise for our paraeducators, a life after high school event, how to join the Special Education Family Panel and the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee and more. 

In response to family feedback last spring and consultation with the Family Action Committee, we are pleased to introduce an improved family calendar for the upcoming year.

Join us for Life After High School Night! Students and families can learn about life after high school, internships and jobs at a College and Career Fair on October 11. 

Highline School District invested $72,000 in an anti-violence workshop, hoping to teach students how to solve conflicts without resorting to violence.

Paraeducators in Highline Public Schools are getting a significant pay raise, starting with their September paychecks. Highline paraeducators will now earn a minimum of $25 an hour.

Students were busy getting ready for their futures outside Highline High School this summer. The buzzing of their miter and table saws, sanders and drills was the first clue. An introduction into the construction trades, the ANEW Youth Exploration Program provided the two-week, paid summer training.

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about Standards-Based Grading, school construction updates and two routine immunization clinics. 

We want to tell you about a new instructional approach we are using across Highline: Standards-Based Grading (SBG). Standards-based grading measures your student's progress toward the learning goals for their grade, as determined by the state of Washington.

Help raise funds for the Highline Schools Foundation at the 2023 Burien Brat Trot on Saturday, October 7. Register to run or walk a new 5k route that starts at Town Square Park in downtown Burien followed by the annual Oktoberfest celebration.. Create a team to receive a discount code for registration. When registering, make sure to note your Highline school affiliation. The school with the most affiliated runners will win $500 for their school or PTA.

This summer, 11 students from Evergreen and Highline high schools had the opportunity for hands-on experience with skilled trades workers in fields such as sheet metal, plumbing, pipe-fitting, and HVAC.  

Preschool start and dismissal times by location. 

The Southern Heights site is the new home of Highline Virtual Academy (HVA)  and Innovation Heights Academy (formerly New Start High School). See photos of the updated spaces.

The 2022 bond is funding synthetic turf and a new track at Sylvester Middle School. Read about additional features, funding, environmental requirements and a revised timeline.

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about expected bus delays, attendance notifications, suicide prevention resources and more. 

Highline residents: we need YOU! You are invited to submit your name to the lottery for open seats on the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) by midnight on Monday, September 25.This committee's charge is to recommend future school bonds.

We want you to know that your mental health is important.

School bells are ringing, classrooms are buzzing and hallways are full. Students are back to school!. Superintendent Ivan Duran joined our teachers and school staff across Highline in giving our students a warm welcome today.

School starts Wednesday, September 6! Check out your bus routes and other information to prepare you for the first day of school. 

New year, fresh start. Highline is waiving all student technology fines incurred during the pandemic between February 1, 2020 and August 31, 2023.

48° North: Maritime High School is featured in this article. "A groundbreaking and innovative partnership between Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, and Seattle Maritime Academy has recently been established to help address the increasing need for maritime employees in the Pacific Northwest."

This week's Highline Headlines includes information to help you get ready for school, no cost meals, a reminder to update your student's information and a reminder that all buildings will be closed on August 29. 

The Tyee High School village wore their hearts on their sleeves to celebrate on August 18! The Groundbreaking Ceremony marked the beginning of the construction project for a new modern high school in SeaTac! See the list of speakers and event photos.

Priority Hire grant directs Tyee High School construction jobs to more workers in local zip codes. Learn about the impacts of this $500,000 King County grant.

This week's Highline Headlines includes information about no cost meals, family income survey and tips to stay cool.

The summer sun is setting, and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air. It's that time of year again–back to school! Check out this back to school checklist to ensure you're prepared, excited and confident for the year ahead. 

The Washington State Department of Health is sharing resources and tips to stay cool.

Preservice teacher residency programs are an innovative student teaching model during which the preservice teacher spends a full school year learning on the job in a classroom while also completing coursework toward their certification. Watch this video by OSPI as they interview Highline educators from Glacier Middle School and Hazel Valley Elementary who have been through the program. 

This week’s Highline Headlines includes ParentSquare resources, Tyee groundbreaking ceremony, free books for children under 5 and registration for sports. 

Highline Public Schools and Stepping Stone Pediatrics will be offering free immunization clinics for all school-aged children. Students can receive routine immunizations required for school so they are up-to-date when school starts.

We are excited to launch our new school-to-home communication platform. ParentSquare is designed to keep families informed and connected to school. Activate your account to get connected to your school. 

Khoa Nguyen, Evergreen High School Class of 2020, snagged an internship with Cornerstone General Contractors to rebuild his own high school! He is entering his senior year at UW in civil engineering. Read his story.

Tyee Cares! More than 200 past, present and future students of Tyee High School took an emotional walk down memory lane Thursday evening at a drop-in goodbye event for the old school buildings. Enjoy our Facebook photo album!

This week’s Highline Headlines include information about primary elections, curriculum adoption and sports registration.

After a thorough process of research, review, evaluation, piloting and community input, curriculum adoption committees recommended new instructional materials to the Highline School Board.

This week's Highline Headlines include information about an upcoming free vaccine clinic and a reminder to register for sports. 

Get details and RSVP for two events to say goodbye to the old Tyee buildings and to celebrate the start of construction for a new Tyee High School.

The Highline High School HealthPoint clinic will host a back-to-school vaccine event on July 26. All vaccines will be provided at no cost. Schedule your appointment. 

Highline Public Schools has sold more than half of the bonds approved by voters in November 2022 for building and upgrading schools. Read more about market conditions and savings to taxpayers compared to estimates prior to the election.

Moving trucks are rolling back and forth from Tyee High School to the Olympic Interim Site this week!

Check out three summer opportunities for students: free meals, summer health center hours at HHS and a free MLB baseball/softball clinic. Don't miss the chance to share feedback with Special Education staff.

Families of students with disabilities, you’re invited to share your feedback and experiences with us!

Friday, June 16 is the last day of school! This will be a 3-hour day starting at your normal start time. Read more news including, free summer meals, summer communication, next year sports and more.

Keep on learning! With interactive games, online libraries and engaging platforms, students can continue to expand their knowledge and skills throughout the summer months. Learn how to access our digital tools for students and resources for parents.

Environmental Club leaders Jordan Powers, Mikah Ramsey and Raidon Sann capped off their senior year with a celebration of a monumental achievement: a 285-panel, 100-kilowatt Environmental Club solar system is producing energy on top of the new Highline High School. It all started with a question in 2020 from Nha Khuc, a 2021 graduate. Find out more about the project, funders and results.

From the bus garage to the classroom and everywhere in between—Highline staff members inspire and support our students and families, ensuring students have what they need to graduate prepared for the future they choose. They serve with kindness, compassion and dedication. Hear their stories. 

Meet some of our graduating seniors from the Class of 2023. We invite you to find hope and be inspired by what they have to say about their future plans, favorite teachers, memories and advice for future students. 

This week’s Highline Headlines includes the Strategic Plan Goal adoption, communication feedback deadline extended, free youth Baseball and Softball clinic, and Waskowitz returns to elementary.

The Highline School Board unanimously approved four goals to anchor the district's new strategic plan. The new plan will guide the district's work for the next three years.

Highline students have attended an overnight outdoor program at Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center for decades. Beginning next year, the program will return to the elementary school experience and will transition from sixth grade to fifth grade. 

You're invited to attend the HHS Solar Celebration & Video Premiere on Thursday, June 8. Celebrate our student leaders and community supporters. Find out how a handful of students put a 100-kilowatt solar system on Highline High School!

This week’s Highline Headlines include information about kindergarten, PSSC Car Show, and two surveys to share your thoughts. 

We have an exciting and free opportunity for you! The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is hosting a free youth baseball and softball clinic for Highline students this summer.

No school on Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, May 30. Read more headlines about the class of 2023, a free immunization clinic, opportunities to give your feedback and more.

Choice Schools offer a variety of alternative program options, each with its own specialized focus. Schools of Choice require an application. Select schools of choice have space available in the 2023-24 school year. They have reopened their application windows.

Free immunization clinic on Friday, June 2 at Des Moines Elementary School, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Voices cracked with emotion and jubilance during a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for a new Evergreen High School on May 19! Read more to see photos, final designs and construction information.

If you are looking for real-life superstars, look no further than Highline. All of our educators are stars! Throughout May, we shined a spotlight on some of our incredible teachers. Read on to learn more about the stories of some our dedicated educators and statements of appreciation.

We are committed to ongoing, two-way communication. We want to know if you are getting the information you want and need. Help us meet your expectations for strong communication by taking a brief survey to give us your feedback.

Many Highline Public Schools families will receive summer Pandemic-EBT benefits, thanks to a federal funding option for which our school district is eligible. All students enrolled in in-person classes will receive a one-time P-EBT benefit of $120.00.

This week’s Highline Headlines includes information about registering for next year sports, a virtual welcome to kindergarten event, a budget hearing and more. 

Remember the new Evergreen High School Groundbreaking Ceremony, with construction information is today, May 19, beginning at 3:15 p.m. Here are some updates to the event details!

Superintendent Ivan Duran has been selected as the newest member of Transcend’s Learner-Centered Leadership Lab (LCLL), a program designed for forward-thinking and visionary school superintendents.

Tam Nguyen's journey to becoming an educator is rooted in the advice and guidance he received from his father, a Vietnamese immigrant. 

The Highline School Board will hold a public hearing to review the budget for the 2023-2024 academic year. Attend to learn about next year’s budget and give your feedback in a public hearing.

Maritime High School Principal Tremain Holloway has been named the Seattle Propeller Club Public Official of the Year for his exceptional leadership in the field of maritime education. The award is presented annually to a local, state or federal policymaker who has demonstrated leadership, understanding and appreciation of the maritime industry.

After months of conversations with students, families and staff, we are thrilled to unveil a new name for New Start High School: Innovation Heights Academy. 

This week’s Highline Headlines include information about our new communication tool, a budget update, teacher month celebrations and more.

Highline Schools Foundation is thrilled to announce scholarships totaling $233,000 have been awarded to 34 graduating seniors from across Highline Public Schools, including students from Evergreen High School, Highline Big Picture, Highline High School, Mount Rainier High School, Puget Sound Skills Center, Raisbeck Aviation High School, and Tyee High School.

Effective and clear communication is critical for the success of our students and schools. We are excited to announce that we are adopting a new form of school-to-home communication in Highline called ParentSquare. 

Similar to school districts across our region, we are facing a significant budget shortfall in the coming years due to declining enrollment, rising costs and the end of ESSER funds. Although we are grateful to our state legislators for some funding increases, the additional funding passed this session is far less than our expected expenditures. See a breakdown of the numbers. 

See how Glacier Middle School teacher Edissa Jaramillo fosters academic and social growth to ensure her students graduate prepared for the future they choose. 

Raisbeck Aviation High School students recently attended an event at ZeroAvia’s Paine Field research and development site, where Alaska Airlines presented a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia for retrofitting with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee concluded its 2022-23 work session this spring by forwarding a living priority list of schools needing replacement to Superintendent Ivan Duran and the school board. The lottery for open seats on CFAC is now open!

This week’s Highline Headlines includes a reminder about giving input on our printed school calendar. Plus, read about two of our awesome teachers!

The National School Public Relations Association selected Chief Communications Officer Catherine Carbone Rogers as its 2023 Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award winner. This national award recognizes an individual for their deep commitment to supporting and mentoring school communication colleagues. 

Math is often perceived as challenging or intimidating. Evergreen High School teacher Mohamad Shibly is out to change that narrative. Watch how Mohamad guides his students toward a future where math is no longer a hurdle but a tool for success.

This week’s Highline Headlines include information about how we communicate during emergencies, next year’s calendar design, new medication authorization form requirements and Highline Teacher Appreciation Month.

If your child in grades 6-12 needs over-the-counter or nonprescription medications, Washington State now requires a licensed healthcare provider to sign a Medication Authorization Form.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. In light of recent events and an increased social climate of concern for safety, we want to share how we as a district communicate during and after safety incidents.

You're invited to attend the historic groundbreaking ceremony for a new Evergreen High School on Friday, May 19, at 3:15 p.m. Following the groundbreaking, learn more about the school design, finish materials and the phased construction plan.

This week’s Highline Headlines include information about the 2023 Tribal Language Summit and a reminder to review and submit feedback on curriculum materials. 

Let's celebrate our teachers all month long in May! 

Last year, the Evergreen Pool Aquatics Center pool gutter system started to show dramatic wear and a sharp spike in water usage of 110,000 gallons per month. Whitewater Aquatics Management partnered with our Capital Planning & Construction staff to apply for two King County Parks grants to repair the gutter!

This week staff advisory workgroups met to dig into our emerging strategic plan goals. Staff discussed what we are currently doing to meet our goals and what we could be doing. We anticipate the final goals will be brought to the Board for adoption later this spring. 

From the bus garage to the lunchroom and everywhere  in between, our school support staff members are often Highline's unsung heroes, ensuring our schools run smoothly and students have what they need to graduate prepared for the future they choose. In honor of Education Support Professionals Week, we turn our spotlight on two of our dedicated support staff and learn what drives them to serve our students. 

A lottery was held on March 1 to select students for our schools and programs that require an application. This includes CHOICE Academy, Big Picture Schools, Highline Virtual Academy, Highline Virtual Elementary, Maritime High School, Raisbeck Aviation High School (RAHS), the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Waskowitz Environmental Leadership Service program.

At their January meeting, members of Highline’s community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) reviewed enrollment information, heard bond project updates and planned for building tours.

Any 10th or 11th grade student across Highline Public Schools has an opportunity to join WELS starting next year. Learn more at an upcoming information night this week

The 2023-34 school year calendar is here! Take a look at the school break schedule and other days to note. 

Several schools will be relocated for September 2023. The moves support new construction and site upgrades.

The new Highline High School design landed another award: Outstanding Project Award. The school design, by Bassetti Architects, is featured in the Fall 2022 Learning by Design magazine's Educational Facilities Design Awards. 

Superintendent Ivan Duran asked for a round of applause at the last meeting of our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) to celebrate the committee’s planning work and recommendations in previous years that laid the foundation for the approval of the 2022 bond in November. Read a summary of the November CFAC meeting.

As we are nearing winter break, we want you to have tools to stay healthy. Learn more about upcoming vaccine clinics, test kit distribution and a new test that offers combination rapid testing for COVID & FluA+B. 

Did you hear…the federal government distributed millions of dollars to schools to address COVID-related expenses. These are one-time funds to help schools through the challenges of the pandemic. One way we are using these funds is to improve air quality in all of our schools and to purchase cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).

The 2022 bond is passing at an overwhelming 68.8 percent approval rate. Take a moment to savor this historic milestone by watching our "Thank You, Voters!" video featuring students saying "Thank you, Voters!" in three languages.

For many of our principals in Highline, education is a calling. Some were always drawn to the profession. Others found it later in life. Meet one of our principals and hear the story behind his why. 

Initial election returns are in. Proposition 1: Highline Schools Bond is passing! Read the letter from Superintendent Duran.

See Pacific Middle School site conditions and read quotes from staff and students to get information on the need for a new building. You can also follow a link to the proposed school design information.

We unveiled a new piece of public art featuring eight former Glacier Middle School students bigger than life in the library! Read the story of the art and the dedication ceremony.

Our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) held its first meeting of the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday, September 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the district central office. Read a meeting summary and learn more about planning for future bonds to rebuild other aging schools.

School meals today look a lot different than they did when many of us attended school. Our school kitchen staff prioritize local ingredients and scratch cooking when possible. And, they work hard to create recipes that reflect the many cultures our students represent. 

This week’s Highline Headlines include information about community meetings regarding the bond, a reminder about the Burien Brat Trot and an opportunity to see a NBA preseason game.

High school seniors and their families are invited to Senior Night on October 5. We are hosting workshops for students and families and a College and Career Resources fair with local college, universities, trade, apprenticeship, and military representation.

Ten quotes and photos from Highline High School 2022 graduates, and a senior at HHS, help explain the impact and value of learning in a safe, modern high school building.

Each year, families are required to verify student emergency information and submit updated health information. This ensures we have a current home address, phone number, emergency contact and health information on file. All of these items help us keep students safe while at school. 

The 100-kilowatt solar panel system is nearly complete on Highline High School. See what it looks like on the roof.

“I attended the old Highline in 9th grade. I’ve been to Tyee. Our old schools are just barely getting by, when they could be great."

Are you a Highline Public Schools alum? Join our Alumni Network and help our students follow in your footsteps, introduce them to a career path, help them refine their professional skills and share your pathway. 

“This school makes us feel like somebody cares about us, so we want to come to school and we want to learn. I hope that Tyee and Evergreen have the same opportunity for a beautiful, modern school, so they can also thrive."

We celebrated our first three electric school buses with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. Superintendent Duran rode the bus to Seahurst Elementary School with guests and staff to watch some of our brilliant JumpStart kindergarten students hop on the shiny, new bus and wave goodbye after their second day of JumpStart.

Join a curriculum adoption committee for the 2022-23 school year. In addition to continuing the adoption process for 6-12 music, K-8 science and upper-level math, new committees are being formed for a biology and health curriculum adoption. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 16.

"The design of the new school makes me feel special, like we earned the school."

“Safety-wise this school is a lot better than the old Highline High School. With automatically locking classroom doors, it was even hard to pull a senior prank."

Tyee alumni from across the decades gathered with staff, students and community partners to mark the transition from Totems to Titans.

"My favorite places at the new high school are the music practice rooms."

"I think school should be a fun, safe, clean place, because we spend a good chunk of our day here, from six to eight hours, and as an athlete, I spend up to 10 hours here some days. Kids should want to come to school and be proud of what their school looks like."

Help us retire the Tyee Totem mascot and introduce the Titan mascot in a ceremony. Tour the campus, see the design plans for constructing a new school and learn about the November school construction bond on local ballots.

High School Students: Join us for a day of workshops and summer fun to kick off your post-high school planning!

Our new Highline High School is an award winner. Bassetti Architects won the 2022 Polished Apple Award for educational design from the Washington chapter of the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) for its work on HHS.

"I think replacing the old building with a modern learning facility has definitely impacted students like myself in a positive way," --Anni Tadesse, Highline High School Class of 2022

Read about the HHS Opening Year Celebration & Ribbon Cutting on June 15. Get links to the livestream, more event photos, alumni recollections and the online HHS History Wall!

The Highline School Board voted unanimously to place the next school bond on November 2022 election ballots. If approved by 60 percent of voters, the bond would fund new schools for Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific.

We are hosting college campus visits for rising seniors on Wednesdays from July 13 to August 3. 

Check out this Seattle Times article featuring Maritime High School! 

Maritime High School's recent canoe launch was featured on KING5 this week. Watch the story! 

Former students, teachers and principals gathered to connect and reminisce in the sunshine before the school closes it doors at the end of this school year. Enjoy this album of photos.

Hutteball + Oremus Architecture released the design images for a future new Pacific Middle School this month.

Integrus Architecture's Daniel Gero, senior associate and project architect for the new Tyee High School design, visited Tyee teacher Allison Thomas's Environmental Studies class in May.

Two community member co-chairs and a high school student, all representing Highline’s volunteer Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC), recommended the next school bond at the school board meeting this week. 

The 2020 Technology Levy is funding new interactive display panels for every classroom before the start of next school year, and the deliveries have begun!

You're invited on Wednesday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. for our ribbon cutting--finally! The HHS Opening Year Celebration will include refreshments and tours of the beautiful new Highline High School designed by Bassetti Architects. The RSVP form includes an opportunity to suggest an alumni speaker and enter a drawing to help cut the ribbon.

As the 2016 school bond construction, design and critical needs projects wind down, district staff continue to meet with and provide quarterly reports to the Capital Projects Oversight Committee. Here is a summary of the April meeting.

The Enrollment Team is available to support you with enrolling a new student or activating your ParentVUE account for a current student. Support events are scheduled for a virtual event on March 29 and an in-person event on April 22 at Central Office.

It’s looking a whole lot like the 2016 school bond is coming in on time and on budget, despite some pesky equipment delays due to COVID-19. Find out what the Capital Projects Oversight Committee learned in January.

At last night's school board meeting, the Highline School Board voted to close Southern Heights Elementary at the end of this school year.

Students have a lot of options when it comes to secondary schools. We encourage students and families to find the best fit. The application window for secondary schools of choice is January 3 - 31, 2021. Applications close at 11:00 p.m. 

Come work in the Highline community and make a difference in the lives of children–no specialized degree required!

The Highline School Board will hear comments from staff and families at a public hearing on the recommendation to close Southern Heights Elementary. The hearing will be held on Zoom.  Get the Zoom link here.

The school board is slated to consider closing Southern Heights Elementary at the end of this school year due to low enrollment. Enrollment has declined by 114 students since 2013-14, and significant growth is not projected in the coming years. Current enrollment is 216 students. 

"Impressive." "So much light and wood." "It's beautiful." "It feels like a college student union building." These are comments we heard during the self-guided tours of the new Highline High School, offered on October 22 and 23 after the grand opening events were postponed. Approximately 300 alumni and community members walked through the new school. See photos.

This week, we experienced a delay in updating our COVID dashboard, which shows all reported positive COVID cases in our schools. Our practice is to update the dashboard every 24 hours. 

In the last week, our COVID response team has reported that posting new cases has taken longer than 24 hours for two reasons.

In this video message, Superintendent Susan Enfield looks ahead at her 10th and final year at Highline Public Schools. Dr. Enfield assures families, students and staff that together we can create a safe, happy, healthy school year. Let's go, Team Highline!

Student schedules have been posted in ParentVUE. Check your student's assignment there. We'll be sending individual confirmations by the end of the week. If you have questions, please call your school.

Your action is required. The online verification process is now open. All families are required annually to submit updated health information.

Six individuals have applied for the school board position vacated by Bernie Dorsey. Dorsey stepped down in June because he is moving out of state. 

The open position represents District 4, which geographically encompasses Marvista, North Hill, Madrona, and Bow Lake elementary schools, Chinook Middle School, and Tyee High School, as well as other educational sites. Applicants must live within the boundaries of District 4. 

The School Board will appoint one of the candidates to the open position at its August 4 meeting. The successful candidate will be sworn in on August 18. 

The public will have the opportunity to meet the applicants at a Meet and Greet on Thursday, July 29 at 5:00-6:30 via Zoom.  

After 14 years on the Highline School Board, Bernie Dorsey has resigned, as he and his wife Jill are relocating out of the area. Dorsey received accolades from school board members, Superintendent Susan Enfield and the superintendent's cabinet as his resignation was accepted by the school board.

McMicken Heights is one of 38 Washington schools cited in a just-released study of schools that have successfully removed barriers for Black, Latino/a, American Indian/Alaska Native, and students experiencing poverty. 

The study concluded that "these schools demonstrate that it is possible to illuminate the strengths of diverse students and dismantle unproductive systems put in place when the US public school system began."

The last meal kit distribution for the spring will be Wednesday, June 16. See a list of pickup times and locations on our meal page. There will be no meal kit distribution from June 17 to June 27. Our summer meal program will begin Monday, June 28.

Check out today’s family update that includes information about counselor funding next year, a link to a recording of yesterday’s family webinar and a reminder about the dental clinic from May 18-20.

Recognizing that our students will need extra social-emotional support due to the impacts of the pandemic, Superintendent Enfield has decided to invest nearly $1 million to provide every school with at least one full-time counselor in 2021-22.

Maritime High School offers a new way to learn - beyond the walls of the classroom. Check out this video from our partner Northwest Maritime Center.

We continue to monitor COVID activity data published by Public Health - Seattle & King County. As of the time of this posting, King County continues to experience a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. 

On this Earth Day 2021, did you know there is a 1.6-acre magical, thriving, organic “Shark Garden” at New Start High School in Burien?

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced this week that students will not take state standardized tests this spring. Instead, the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science will be scheduled in Fall 2021.

The fall testing schedule meets the federal requirement for state testing without committing valuable learning time this spring to test-taking. 

Highline Public Schools announces two property sales in progress or completed, plus one purchase of property adjacent to the Central Office. The new purchase will expand the parking area for meetings and professional development and consolidate storage space.

We're pinching ourselves—it feels like a dream to have all grades back on school grounds! Today, we welcomed back more students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. It is our biggest first day yet and our second-to-last first day for the 2021-22 school year. We welcome back the rest of our secondary in-person students on Thursday. Most middle and high school students attend in two groups, either Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday. Some students who receive special education services attend four days a week. 

We look forward to celebrating our graduates in-person this year. Please see the updated 2021 graduation schedule, which includes ceremonies at Highline Memorial Stadium and the Performing Arts Center. Each graduate will be allotted two guest tickets. Seating will be socially distanced and other safety protocols will be in place. All graduations will also be live-streamed.

Wondering about state testing, COVID testing and lunch safety? We have answers. Here are this week's Hybrid Hot Topics.

Superintendent Susan Enfield updates families and staff on the Governor's emergency proclomation to return students to school buildings means for Highline.

We have space available in our new Highline Virtual Academy. Highline Virtual Academy is launching this fall for students in 6th through 12th grades. The academy will be the only all-remote option in the 2021-22 school year and moving forward. We invite you to apply through SchoolMint. 

It is almost one year to the day since the pandemic closed our school buildings to students, staff and families. Today we welcomed back Pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade students, as well as students in our IAC program in grades K-12 across the district.

Superintendent Enfield's message to families on Wednesday touched a nerve that taps into the frustration and anger many of us a feeling right now. Dr. Enfield has a few words about that, and she also shares some good news about vaccination for Highline staff

To the Class of 2021:Superintendent Susan Enfield has a message just for you. In it, she discusses plans for graduation and new 24/7 resources to help you reach that goal. We are proud of you. The year hasn’t been easy, and it hasn’t been the senior year you wanted. What’s important now is to be on the path you choose for after graduation. It’s not too late to get the help you need!

To provide additional support to our students, we are offering unlimited, live tutoring for students in all academic subjects--24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are partnering with a company called PAPER to provide this service. 

From time to time during the winter months, the weather may force a change in the normal school schedule-—even during remote and hybrid learning. We want you to be prepared and know where to get information. 

Here are answers to more questions we are hearing. How will we ensure students keep their masks on? What circumstances trigger the closure of a classroom or school? Why are hybrid students only in person for 2.5 hours a day?

Do you work with or for a person who has made a significant contribution in Highline? The Highline Schools Foundation would like to recognize their work. Take this opportunity to give recognition to the outstanding staff and volunteers in Highline

We are busy, preparing for hybrid learning and planning for Fall 2021. We are excited for two new learning options opening in Fall 2021, Maritime High School and Highline Virtual Academy

Help us determine the best way to serve student meals that is convenient for all families as we transition to hybrid, in-person learning.

Highline Virtual Academy is launching this fall for students in 6th through 12th grade. Students who thrive in independent and online learning will benefit from attending the Highline Virtual Academy. Flexibility and self-pace are two important components of the academy’s learning model. 

November 2016 Highline school bond projects are wrapping up within budget and on time, despite unusual challenges. A committee of Highline residents meets quarterly to review the district’s progress on the school bond and how capital funds are being spent. Read the status report.

This week we announced our plans to bring elementary and more students with special needs back into school buildings, beginning March 1. Why now and why March 1? Superintendent Susan Enfield answers that question. 

We are aware that widespread power outages are affecting student learning today. Please refer to our guide on power and internet outages for information on how to continue learning

Superintendent Enfield urges us to make this an opportunity to engage students in conversations about how we can disagree with out divisiveness. Watch her video message and find resources to support this work. 

Students have a lot of options when it comes to secondary schools. We encourage students and families to find the best fit. The application window for secondary schools of choice is January 1 - 31, 2021. Applications close at 11:00 p.m. 

It's report card time for Highline Public Schools, and this year our interactive annual report includes more data than ever. We have expanded our online district report card to include metrics that show how we are doing in becoming a more equitable school system.

Maritime High School is a new small high school opening in September 2021 with its first 9th-grade class. Maritime is a collaborative project of Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, Port of Seattle, and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, with many community and industry partners engaged to support our students. The new school will connect students to project-based learning centered on the environment, marine science and maritime careers.

Here are some important dates regarding our free meal program during Distance Learning. Please note, weekly meal kit pickup days will be moving from Mondays to Wednesdays in January 2021.  

The national education publication K-12 Dive has named us its District of the Year in the K-12 Dive Awards for 2020.

Do you have a friend or relative who is looking for part-time work and wants to make an impact in our community? As we prepare for hybrid learning, we are hiring for all school bus driver positions, including new trainees, part-time guest/substitutes and experienced school bus drivers.

Explore Highline's community partnerships on our new Community Partner Dashboard! The new Dashboard shows specific services provided by community partners at each school. The Community Partner Dashboard ensures that school communities – staff, families, partners and community members – are aware of the resources available.

There’s money for college—let us help you find it. Attend a weekly Financial Aid completion workshops or watch step-by-step YouTube tutorial.

Interested in attending Raisbeck Aviation High School next year? Raisbeck Aviation is one of Highline’s schools of choice. Staff and students are hosting two information nights for you to learn if Raisbeck Aviation is right for you. The first info night is tomorrow. 

Superintendent Enfield celebrates the passage of Highline's Tech Levy, Prop. 1, and thanks voters and the Yes for Highline campaign volunteers for their work.  

We know that school disruptions can lead to learning loss. We have been working hard to prevent learning loss and ensure all students have the opportunity to be engaged and supported in grade-level learning, using research-based strategies.

School meals are a convenient and healthy option for all families during Distance Learning. We have FREE meals available for ALL children 18 and younger. Check out a message from Superintendent Enfield about the importance of sharing this information with families.

Enjoy this aerial view of the new Des Moines Elementary School while dreaming about our students all returning in person. We have never been more proud of our Highline community than this year. Thanks for your continued support of Highline Public Schools students and staff!

Wondering why sometimes a teacher gets moved from one school to another after the first few weeks of school? Though we try to minimize teacher reassignments, it typically happens in one or more schools each year.

For National Principals Month we'd like to give a big thank you to our school leaders for your adaptability and perseverance. They make it their life's work to connect with family and students and support our staff so our schools are places where adults and students thrive.

Check out today’s family update that includes information on free COVID testing, enrollment support and a reminder to fill out our Thoughtexchange.

Check out the family message for September 11 which includes an opportunity for you to share how the first week went, a new video in the family learning series and information on fresh produce giveaway in Burien.

Watch our first-day-of-school video, full of eager faces determined to make this a great year. Thank you for choosing to be a part of #OurHighlineStory. We are in this together!

Need help navigating the website? We've put together these short how-to videos that walk you through where to find information on our website

Check out today’s family update that includes a learning supply Pack distribution reminder, info on health clinics and a census reminder.

In preparation for the September 2 family webinars, we want to know what questions you have about school this fall. What information do you still need?

We will begin serving food for the school year starting Wednesday, September 9. Due to Distance Learning, meals will be different. Families must pre-order school meals using our online pre-order system.

It is almost time for school to start! The first day of student learning is Wednesday, September 9. We know this year looks different, but we can't help but be excited. We want to help you feel as comfortable and confident as possible as we start the new year. 

Highline Public Schools Nutrition Services is here to provide healthy meals for your student(s). We want to make sure all students have breakfast and lunch during distance learning, and we want to partner with you to deliver meals in the way that works best for your family. Please complete our survey by August 27.

We know you have questions on distance learning, and we’re working on answers. Please plan on joining Superintendent Susan Enfield for a webinar on August 11 to ask questions and learn about our distance learning plan in fall 2020.

Please read this message from Superintendent Susan Enfield about remote learning in the 2020-21 school year. 

Here is a high-level look at the 2020-21 school calendar. These dates and breaks are reflected in our website calendar. The calendar will be final after HEA members vote on it in August. At this time, we do not anticipate changes. 

We are following state guidelines for reopening school with safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. To plan appropriately, we are asking you to tell us which option you are likely to select, based on what you know today. 

Do you know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31? Maybe it's your neighbor, family friend or even your own child.
 

We are committed to keeping you informed about our response to coronavirus. Here is your daily update. 

We continue to watch the developments in the coronavirus situation. We are doing our best to adjust our decisions based on new information and keep you informed. We acknowledge that this is unchartered territory for us all, and we thank you for your patience. 

We are committed to keeping you informed about our response to coronavirus. Here is your daily update.

We want to keep you updated on our response to Coronavirus. Today, principals received lesson plans for grades K through 12 on communicable disease prevention. Principals will ensure that every student receives at least one lesson from this curriculum by Friday. 

This year the Highline Schools Foundation awarded close to $124,000 in Excel and Impact grants. Foundation members spent the last two months on Prize Patrol, visiting staff meetings to surprise staff with oversized checks.

Highline Superintendent Susan Enfield is one of three superintendents who are finalists for the 2020 Women in School Leadership Award. The award is given annually by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. 

We're piloting a systemwide approach to instruction on race and identity at a few of our schools this year. Join us on October 30 to learn about the work to date and contribute your voice to the work moving forward.

The principals of Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific are forming building design committees who will work with the architects during the initial phase of design for their proposed new buildings. Application deadline is Oct. 16.

Librarian Karen Smith and 5th grade student Sahiba Minhas helped Principal Rick Wisen and district leaders cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Des Moines Elementary School. 300+ community members toured the new school.

Highline Public Schools wants to show appreciation to our senior citizens for their longtime support of our schools. Our Highline Gold Pass provides free admission to middle and high school home games and school performances. To qualify, you must be 65 or older and live within Highline Public Schools boundaries.

Six community members and experts keep an eye on our 2016 school bond projects and finances. We provide quarterly reports to the Oversight Committee and the school board. Get the status on every bond project and other capital projects in this report summary. We're on target with the 2016 school bond.

Chinook Middle School physical education teacher Reid Sundblad is the 2019 Regional Teacher of the Year, representing King and Pierce counties. This honor makes Sundblad a candidate for the Washington State Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced this fall.

You may have seen in the news that state lawmakers raised the cap on local levies, which was lowered as part of the McCleary school funding plan.The increase in levy dollars will reduce--but not eliminate--the budget shortfall we face for 2019-20.

Households of furloughed employees may be eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits.

If you want your student to attend a school other than their neighborhood school, submit a transfer request by February 1

It is our responsibility as adults is to make sure that all students are welcomed and valued. This includes the students we serve who are transgender, gender non-binary and gender non-conforming.  

Due to rising costs and federal regulations, the price of school meals will increase by 25¢ starting this fall. Students will pay $1.75 for breakfast, $3.00 for elementary lunch and $3.25 for lunch in middle and high school. Adults who wish to purchase lunch can do so for $4.00.

All Highline children can eat free breakfast, lunch and snacks during the summer through the federally-funded Summer Food Program. A child does not need to be a Highline student to participate.

It takes a village! And the village leaders came out to celebrate with Highline Public Schools as district officials, architects and project staff broke ground for a new Des Moines Elementary School at Zenith Park on June 8, 2018.

A steady drizzle didn’t dampen enthusiasm as Highline Public Schools broke ground for a new middle school in SeaTac on April 4, 2018.