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Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Avenue South Burien, WA 98148

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Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Avenue South Burien, WA 98148

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Welcome to Puget Sound Skills Center

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Apply to Puget Sound Skills Center!

Online registration for current sophomores and juniors opens February 6 for the 2023-24 School Year.

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Our student-run restaurant is now open to the public.  

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Upcoming Events

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Career Showcase at ShoWare

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! 

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore the possibilities at PSSC’s Open House March 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Our Mission

Preparing our students with skills and knowledge for success in college, career and citizenship.

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