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Please read this message from Superintendent Ivan Duran to kindergarten families. 

All schools will remain closed on Tuesday, September 10. All school activities, athletics and meetings are canceled. Central office will be open.  

All schools are closed on Monday, September 9. All school activities, athletics and meetings are canceled. Central office is open. Vaccine clinic has moved to Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac.

Absences Add Up! Learn why showing up matters.

All Highline students and their families are invited to take the next step towards their future at Future Ready Fest on Wednesday, September 25, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Highline High School.

The first day of school is here! Our schools are alive with energy and excitement as we welcome students to the 2024-25 school year. Watch our first-day-of-school video and read a special message from Superintendent Ivan Duran. 

Stay effortlessly connected and informed about your child's school life. Download ParentSquare! ParentSquare keeps families informed and encourages engagement and connection across Highline. Log in and customize your experience. Set your notification preferences and choose your preferred language to stay connected in the best way for you.

The countdown to a new school year is underway. We are buzzing with excitement! As we pack away our summer gear, it’s time to get ready for the year ahead. Here is a Back-to-School Checklist to help you start the year with confidence.

Here is a look at the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school calendar! These calendars have been approved by our Highline Education Association (teachers union) members. These dates and breaks will be reflected on our website calendar.

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.

As you enjoy the sunny season at pools, lakes, and shores, prioritize safety.

Take our first annual family engagement survey to share your experiences! Your feedback helps us improve and support our schools and students. The survey takes 10 to 20 minutes to complete and is due by June 9. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Get details about the 2024-25 district budget at a public meeting with the Highline School Board on Wednesday, June 5.

We have seen an increase in threats to school safety posted on social media platforms or in text messages. We treat threats on digital media—and all threats—seriously. All threats are reported to Safety & Security and law enforcement and are investigated. Students may not be aware that posting a threat on social media, text, or any digital media is a crime that can carry serious legal consequences.

School Board Directors Azeb Hagos and Melissa Petrini will host a community conversation on Tuesday, June 4 for families and students across Highline to talk about and learn more about student learning. 

The safety of our students and staff is always our first priority. We want to emphasize that we take every safety concern seriously. Whether it's something a student sees in the hallway, hears from a classmate, or reads in a private post on social media, we encourage students to speak up if they see or hear something that might be concerning.

We can’t wait to meet our new students! Kindergarten is a big milestone for your child, filled with new adventures, learning opportunities and probably some nerves too. Jump Start helps ease that transition. It’s a three-day program in August for children entering kindergarten in September.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.