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15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Pacific Middle School
22705 24th Ave South Des Moines, WA 98198

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Highline’s financial outlook for the 2025-26 school year remains stable, thanks to steady student enrollment and past budget adjustments. However, key areas of underfunding from the state continue. 

This month, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s new two-year state budget into law. While the budget includes some increased investments in areas like special education and operational costs, we continue to face substantial funding gaps from the state that impact our ability to fully support all students.  

With limited relief from the state legislature, we anticipate additional budget reductions will need to take place in future years.  

Read More about State Budget Brings Small Gains, Big Gaps Remain 
Teacher Aimee Olson walks with students

Before the first math problem is solved, before the first lesson begins, Aimee Olson makes sure her students know they belong. In her classroom at Pacific Middle School, Aimee Olson weaves in daily check-ins and small moments of connection to help every student feel welcome, valued, and safe. Now in her third year of teaching, Aimee’s commitment to building trust and confidence has earned her the title of Highline’s Rookie Teacher of the Year. 

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We want to provide an update to the ransomware attack we experienced last fall. After a thorough forensic investigation and a labor-intensive review, we have determined that certain files containing personal information were accessed by an unauthorized actor. The forensic investigation was conducted by a third-party expert and took several months to complete. 

Read More about Notice of Data Security Event

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