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Help shape Highline's 2025-26 budget by joining our ThoughtExchange, open until February 2, 2025. Share what matters most to support students and rate others' ideas. Your input will guide resource allocation for equity and long-term success. 

Know someone interested in working at Highline Public Schools? Invite them to our in-person job fair on Saturday, February 8, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Puget Sound Skills Center.

In an op-ed in The Seattle Times, Highline Superintendent Ivan Duran and Clover Park Superintendent Ron Banner urge lawmakers to address Washington’s K-12 education funding crisis.

Innovation, inclusion, and opportunity are thriving in Highline schools, thanks to nearly $95,000 in grants awarded by the Highline Schools Foundation this year. This funding empowers educators to enhance learning through initiatives like outdoor history trips, eSports programs, and inclusive track meets.

We are redesigning our middle and high schools to better support every student. Through listening sessions and pilot programs, we are focusing on real-world relevance and instructional rigor. Learn how each high school is taking steps to make learning more meaningful and engaging.

Synergy Mail, a messaging system connected to ParentVUE, will be retired after December 2024. Starting January 2025, all family communication will take place through ParentSquare.  

We are beginning the process to develop our budget for the 2025-26 school year. Thanks to steady enrollment and the $8 million in budget reductions this school year, we do not anticipate the need for additional reductions in the 2025-26 budget.  

Teachers at our secondary schools have created detailed course syllabi to support student learning. Each syllabus outlines course expectations, content descriptions, and the academic standards students will master by the end of the term. Access the course syllabi directory, organized by school, subject and then teacher name.  

We are strengthening literacy instruction across Highline through standards-based, culturally responsive practices rooted in the science of reading. From foundational skills in elementary classrooms to engaged reading and vocabulary in secondary schools, we are preparing students for academic success and lifelong learning. Learn how collaboration and professional development are driving this work.

Madrona Elementary School is closed on Thursday, November 21. All other schools in Highline Public Schools will open on time.

Graduation dates for the class of 2025 have been announced. 

Schools are closed today, Wednesday, November 20 due to the overnight windstorm and widespread power outages. Many of our schools are without power, and there is no estimate of when power will be restored. District administrative offices are open.  

Winter weather--including windstorms--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.

Your future begins with a choice. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of maritime studies, the wonders of aerospace, or the flexibility of virtual learning, you have options.  Start your journey today. Explore the pathways and opportunities that Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice offer.

Plan life after high school at this fun event. COLLEGECON is custom-made for families with students in grades 7 through 12. Enjoy free transportation, meals and childcare. 

Pacific Middle School design and land-use reviews are currently underway. Construction documents are on track for completion by the end of 2024. Learn next steps.

Time is running out to vote in the November 5 general election. If you haven't yet, this weekend is a great time to review your ballot. Voting matters. Here's why and what's on ballots.

Starting the week of October 21, our technology team will begin resetting student passwords, with a focus on high school students. Digital citizenship instruction will also be included, covering device care, information security, and personal responsibility.

At Highline High School, the Unified Physical Education program creates more than just a space for relay races and basketball games. The class is building a community where students of all abilities come together to move their bodies, form friendships, and break down barriers. This is one of many examples of Highline's inclusive education efforts. Students get the support and resources they need in the same spaces rather than in segregated classrooms or gyms. Now in its third year, this program is transforming the school culture.

We are looking for Highline family members to join the Superintendent's Family Action Committee (FAC) for the 2024-2026 school years. The FAC strengthens the connection between families and Highline Public Schools by providing feedback on policies, informing family engagement, and keeping Highline accountable for its strategic plan goals.

This free, drop-in college and career resource fair is designed to guide high school students, especially seniors, through the next steps of their education and career journeys.