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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

Check out our PSSC video to learn more about our school and what we have to offer. 

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Enrollment Now Open through March 7

Don't miss a chance to apply for the 2025-26 school year. Save the date for info sessions to learn more about our school and programs. 

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Apply to Puget Sound Skills Center!

Online registration for current sophomores and juniors opens December 9, 2024 - March 7, 2025 for the 2025-26 school year.

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Class Act 

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

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Graduation is just around the corner, and we want to recognize the incredible accomplishments of our seniors. We're collecting stories and photos from Highline’s Class of 2025 to feature on our website and social media. 

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Highline teachers do more than teach—they build trust, spark learning and help students believe in themselves. This week, we honor all Highline educators and extend a heartfelt thank you for bringing our promise to life each day—in every school, every classroom and every lesson.  

Josi Hodge hosting book club with students

Step into the Chinook Middle School library and discover a vibrant hub of curiosity and connection. At the heart is librarian Josi Hodge, whose passion for reading drives a bold vision for literacy. Students tell the story best. See how the Chinook library is shaping how students read and grow.

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Spring brings warmer weather but also seasonal allergies and colds. Knowing when to keep your child home — and when they’re okay to attend — helps protect learning time. Missing just two days a month adds up! Whether excused or unexcused, absences can impact progress. 

Our Mission

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

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