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Do you work with someone who has made a significant impact on our students and schools? The Highline Schools Foundation Gold Star Award nomination process is now open.

The window for submitting an in-district transfer is now open. The window is December 9 through January 31. We will notify families of a transfer decision by March 2.

From time to time during the winter months, the weather may force a change in the normal school schedule. We want you to be prepared and know where to get information.

Our highly capable identification process starts soon. It will happen in two phases.

Want to get the most out of your student conference? Here are seven questions to ask during your conference. Use these questions to build a stronger partnership with your student’s teacher and school.

Making a decision about weather-related school closures and schedule changes is always difficult because so many different situations have to be considered. We do our very best to balance the many interests at stake, but we recognize that no matter what decision we make, it will not please everyone.

Ready for your review! You are invited to dig deep into data and track our progress using an interactive annual report.
 

We refinanced bonds sold in 2009, saving taxpayers $1.2 million in repayment costs. The savings will lower the amount of money that will be collected from taxpayers to pay off previously issued bonds. 

We want your feedback on how our schools are doing. Please join our online conversation to tell us what we are doing well and where we need to improve.

Our graduation rate is up for the sixth year in a row! The class of 2019 graduated at 83.3%, an increase of more than two points over last year and more than 20 points since 2013. 

Highline Public Schools extended the lottery deadline to November 4 for residents to land a seat on the community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). Help prioritize schools Highline builds in the future!

You're invited! The Highline Indigenous Peoples Story, Film & Art Fest will take place on November 23 at the Highline Heritage Museum. 

Election day is Tuesday, November 5. You can read about all the important issues in the voter pamphlet or online. See a list of ballot measures and candidates. Voting in this election is all by mail.
 

You could be one of 40 parents, staff and residents working together to identify which schools we re-build in the future. Submit your name to the lottery for open seats on the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). 

We have a new online tool and mobile app that allow families and students to check grades, attendance and other information.

Highline was selected by DonorsChoose.org as one of its first partner school districts. The official partnership between will help ensure funding goals are in sync with district strategy and operations.

We are launching a process to select new materials for K-12 Language Arts and want you to be part of the process. Committees will form a process for how materials are evaluated, the frequency of material updates as well as review materials (books, resources and/or guides) for teachers to use.

Make your voice heard! Now is the time to register to vote. September 24 is National Voter Registration Day.

Please join us on September 25 at 7:00 p.m. to share your thoughts and participate in a community conversation on how to create a better future for special education in Washington state. 

Please join us for an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, followed by a tour of the new Glacier Middle School. Save the date and RSVP!

We're back! The 2019-20 school year is officially underway.

Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college and at work. Students can suffer academically if they miss 10% of the school. That's just one day every two weeks. 

Please be advised we are closing all schools and the Family Center to allow all staff to participate in the Highline Equity Symposium.

It is almost time for school to start! Here are nine things to do as you get ready for the first day of school.

August 29 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.