Latest Updates

This week, we experienced a delay in updating our COVID dashboard, which shows all reported positive COVID cases in our schools. Our practice is to update the dashboard every 24 hours. 

In the last week, our COVID response team has reported that posting new cases has taken longer than 24 hours for two reasons.

We continue to monitor COVID activity data published by Public Health - Seattle & King County. As of the time of this posting, King County continues to experience a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. 

Wondering about state testing, COVID testing and lunch safety? We have answers. Here are this week's Hybrid Hot Topics.

What has been done to improve ventilation in schools? Will Highline change to three-foot distancing? Will secondary students be reassigned to different teachers in hybrid? 

Here are this week's hybrid hot topics.

Here are answers to more questions we are hearing. How will we ensure students keep their masks on? What circumstances trigger the closure of a classroom or school? Why are hybrid students only in person for 2.5 hours a day?

We know that school disruptions can lead to learning loss. We have been working hard to prevent learning loss and ensure all students have the opportunity to be engaged and supported in grade-level learning, using research-based strategies.

School meals are a convenient and healthy option for all families during Distance Learning. We have FREE meals available for ALL children 18 and younger. Check out a message from Superintendent Enfield about the importance of sharing this information with families.

Check out the family message for September 11 which includes an opportunity for you to share how the first week went, a new video in the family learning series and information on fresh produce giveaway in Burien.

Need help navigating the website? We've put together these short how-to videos that walk you through where to find information on our website

Check out today’s family update that includes a learning supply Pack distribution reminder, info on health clinics and a census reminder.

In preparation for the September 2 family webinars, we want to know what questions you have about school this fall. What information do you still need?

We will begin serving food for the school year starting Wednesday, September 9. Due to Distance Learning, meals will be different. Families must pre-order school meals using our online pre-order system.

Highline Public Schools Nutrition Services is here to provide healthy meals for your student(s). We want to make sure all students have breakfast and lunch during distance learning, and we want to partner with you to deliver meals in the way that works best for your family. Please complete our survey by August 27.

We hosted two Dual Language webinars on August 6 about Fall 2020 planning. If you missed the session, you can view them here. 

Co-Directors of Special Education, Gaye Bungart and Darren Spencer, hosted a webinar on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:00 p.m. about Fall 2020 planning.

We know you have questions on distance learning, and we’re working on answers. Please plan on joining Superintendent Susan Enfield for a webinar on August 11 to ask questions and learn about our distance learning plan in fall 2020.

Please read this message from Superintendent Susan Enfield about remote learning in the 2020-21 school year. 

We are following state guidelines for reopening school with safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. To plan appropriately, we are asking you to tell us which option you are likely to select, based on what you know today. 

We are committed to keeping you informed about our response to coronavirus. Here is your daily update. 

We continue to watch the developments in the coronavirus situation. We are doing our best to adjust our decisions based on new information and keep you informed. We acknowledge that this is unchartered territory for us all, and we thank you for your patience. 

We are committed to keeping you informed about our response to coronavirus. Here is your daily update.

We want to keep you updated on our response to Coronavirus. Today, principals received lesson plans for grades K through 12 on communicable disease prevention. Principals will ensure that every student receives at least one lesson from this curriculum by Friday.