News

Mr. Ritsema shares a message about a calm down tool that he teaches to all our students. 

Mr. Wayne Hoskin's shares a message about the Winter Testing Season here at Highline and Marvista Elementary!

Please read this message from Superintendent Ivan Duran about his listening tour and next steps on the strategic plan development. 

Office message with important school and district reminders! 

Mrs. Heater shares a message about the rigorous learning that goes on during each planned minute and how important it is for students to be at school on time.  

Interested in working in your community, for your community? Learn about current and future job opportunities, district culture, schedules, employee benefits and more at our in-person job fair on February 25. 

Mrs. Heater shares information on a new digital learning tool that you can use at home.

Do you know someone who has made a significant impact on our students and schools? Perhaps it’s a teacher, principal, counselor, bus driver, custodian or another staff member. Now is the time to nominate them for a 2023 Gold Star Award through the Highline Schools Foundation.

We are grateful to our families for being valued partners as we work together to educate students in Highline. One of our priorities is to support students in developing life skills. Over the next several weeks, students in grades 3-12 will be asked to reflect on their own skills.

Mrs. Heater, our Principal, shares important safety reminders about arrival and dismissal procedures. 

Mr. Ritsema shares information on bullying and how families can do regarding unkind behaviors. 

Did you hear…the federal government distributed millions of dollars to schools to address COVID-related expenses. These are one-time funds to help schools through the challenges of the pandemic. One way we are using these funds is to improve air quality in all of our schools and to purchase cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Mr. Hoskins share details about how we will communicate with families about inclement weather and emergencies and information on alternate bus routes.

Highline Virtual Elementary is an online option for students in kindergarten - 5th grade and provides engaging, innovating learning experiences. The school will be hosting an information session for interested families on January 12. 

Highline also offers Schools of Choice, a variety of school and program options, each with a specialized focus to meet student interest and need. The application window for secondary schools of choice is open now and runs through January 31. See information night details.

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.

Mrs. Heater shares a message about the new report card format that you'll see during conference week!

For many of our principals in Highline, education is a calling. Some were always drawn to the profession. Others found it later in life. Meet one of our principals and hear the story behind his why. 

Mrs. Heater shares a message about school safety after the tragic event earlier this week in Seattle. 

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

Mrs. Shafer, our School Librarian, shares information on Digital Citizenship and the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair! 

4th-grade families are invited to attend a meeting to learn about Rainier Scholars. Rainier Scholars is a long-term program that provides students of color with academic enrichment and college preparation.

Mrs. Heater shares a message about the development of Success Time.

Mr. Ritsema shares a message about helping our children find their voices.

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.