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UPDATE! Due to weather and road conditions, all schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Buses will stop at their ALTERNATE BUS STOPS–two hours later than normal. 

The 2022 bond is passing at an overwhelming 68.8 percent approval rate. Take a moment to savor this historic milestone by watching our "Thank You, Voters!" video featuring students saying "Thank you, Voters!" in three languages.

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Initial election returns are in. Proposition 1: Highline Schools Bond is passing! Read the letter from Superintendent Duran.

See Pacific Middle School site conditions and read quotes from staff and students to get information on the need for a new building. You can also follow a link to the proposed school design information.

It’s the final countdown to Election Day on November 8. Please join the effort to ensure Highline voters return their ballots and get informed about candidates and ballot measures. One more virtual bond community meeting + links to lots of voting information....

In addition to comprehensive neighborhood schools which offer challenging coursework with electives to enhance students’ learning experience, Highline also offers Choice Schools, a variety of alternative program options for middle and high school students, each with their own specialized focus to meet student interest and need. There is also a virtual school for elementary students.

In November, the Highline community will be asked to vote on a bond measure that will continue our commitment to replace our aging school buildings with safe, modern learning facilities. Watch this video to learn more about the November bond and to see how a new school building can impact students and their learning. 
 

School meals today look a lot different than they did when many of us attended school. Our school kitchen staff prioritize local ingredients and scratch cooking when possible. And, they work hard to create recipes that reflect the many cultures our students represent. 

Explaining the cost of the bond can be tricky. Here are two things you need to know about what homeowners will pay for Proposition 1: the Highline Schools Bond on November 8 ballots. 

We welcome nine new members to our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). 

Picture Day is Right Around the Corner.

Students will be photographed by O'Connor Photography Studio for their student ID card and school record on September 27.

You’re invited to a Community Information Meeting on Thursday, September 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Pacific Middle School. Learn more about Proposition 1, the Highline Public Schools Bond on November Election ballots. The bond would include a new Pacific Middle School. 

Each year, families are required to verify student emergency information and submit updated health information. This ensures we have a current home address, phone number, emergency contact and health information on file. All of these items help us keep students safe while at school. 

We have a few open seats on our community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). Add your name to the lottery by Monday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m. if you live in Highline and are serious about helping prioritize 10 older schools for future bonds.

We're back! Classrooms are buzzing with excitement as the 2022-23 school year officially kicks off. We have a lot to celebrate this year as we welcome our new superintendent, Dr. Ivan Duran. Watch this video to learn more about our new superintendent and why he chose to work in Highline. 

Are you a Highline Public Schools alum? Join our Alumni Network and help our students follow in your footsteps, introduce them to a career path, help them refine their professional skills and share your pathway. 

Join a curriculum adoption committee for the 2022-23 school year. In addition to continuing the adoption process for 6-12 music, K-8 science and upper-level math, new committees are being formed for a biology and health curriculum adoption. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 16.

With the new school year around the corner, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new superintendent, Dr. Ivan Duran, to the Highline team. To help you get to know Dr. Duran, we invite you to watch this story. 

We want you to be ready for the start of the school year. Here are nine things to do as you get ready for the first day of school. 

Please view the school supply list and school fees for the 2022-23 school year.

It is a great honor to begin my role as your new superintendent. The opportunity to serve Highline’s students, staff, families, and community is a source of great joy, excitement, and optimism. Thank you again to our school board for its confidence in my leadership. I am also extremely grateful for the tremendous legacy of excellence created by the school board, Dr. Enfield, and the district’s leadership, educators, staff, and community.

Here is a look at the 2022-23 school calendar. These dates and breaks are reflected on our website calendar. 

The Highline School Board voted unanimously to place the next school bond on November 2022 election ballots. If approved by 60 percent of voters, the bond would fund new schools for Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific.