🚫 No School - Secondary Conferences
There will be no school this Friday, March14 for all grades. Secondary student conferences are being held. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!
🤝 Inclusion Moves to Middle School
As we expand inclusive education to middle schools, Sylvester Middle School is collaborating with feeder elementary schools to ensure consistent support. Meanwhile, students at Innovation Heights are participating in inclusive learning through a hands-on community garden project. Soon inclusive education will foster belonging and innovative learning at every grade
⭐ ICYMI: Honoring Our Education Support Professionals
This week, we celebrate the staff who keep our schools running and support every student’s success: Education Support Professionals. From the playground to the lunchroom—and everywhere in between—Highline’s support staff are the unsung heroes of our schools. Join us in applauding this year’s Outstanding Classified Staff Gold Star nominees!
📚 Sexual Health Education Info Night
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. Learn more at our Sexual Health Education Night for Families on March 31 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Central Office.
📢 New Safety Plan Launches in April
Starting April 14, we're implementing a new emergency response plan, the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), to keep everyone safe and informed whether it’s a minor situation, a safety precaution or a serious emergency. With five easy-to-understand actions — Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter — the SRP helps students, staff and families know the right steps to take in any situation.
📅 June 25 is the Last Day of School (Unless More Closures Occur)
To make up for emergency closures—including a wind closure, a snow day and the cyber incident—the last day of school for the 2024-25 school year will be June 25 for K-12 students and June 24 for preschool students, unless additional closures occur.
💡 You’re Invited: Family University Workshops
Register now for the March 18, April 15 or May 13 session!
🌲 Waskowitz Open House is March 16
You are invited to an open house at the Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center on Sunday, March 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Read more information.
📅 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 - 8:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held on March 19. 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
School meals are free for all students this year! Every day, students can enjoy a fresh salad bar with leafy greens, vegetables, and dressing. Lunch also includes milk and a variety of hot and cold entrée options, with a vegetarian choice available daily in elementary schools. Check out school menus online every Friday (that’s tomorrow!) for the following week.