Highline Public Schools on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2022 released the following statement about the School Bond, which is on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. “King County updated its projections […]
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Highline Public Schools Advisory Committee to recommend 2022 School Bond
Community members from Highline’s volunteer school bond advisory committee overwhelmingly voted to recommend an updated fall 2022 bond package at their March 30 Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) meeting. The […]
Highline Schools Foundation announces its 2024 Gold Star Awards winners
In front of a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the Highline Schools Foundation presented the 2024 Gold Star Awards Wednesday night, Mar. 27, 2024 at the annual Gold Star Bash, […]
Celebrate Highline High School’s solar success at video premiere on Thursday, June 8
All are invited to celebrate some local student voices – see the premiere of a video featuring the students and alumni who inspired the 100-kilowatt solar panel project now generating electricity on […]
Celebrate Highline High School’s solar success at video premiere on Thursday, June 8
All are invited to celebrate some local student voices – see the premiere of a video featuring the students and alumni who inspired the 100-kilowatt solar panel project now generating electricity on […]
Celebrate Highline High School’s solar success at video premiere on Thursday, June 8
All are invited to celebrate some local student voices – see the premiere of a video featuring the students and alumni who inspired the 100-kilowatt solar panel project now generating electricity on […]
Celebrate Highline High School’s solar success at video premiere on Thursday, June 8
All are invited to celebrate some local student voices – see the premiere of a video featuring the students and alumni who inspired the 100-kilowatt solar panel project now generating electricity on […]
Celebrate Highline High School’s solar success at video premiere on Thursday, June 8
All are invited to celebrate some local student voices – see the premiere of a video featuring the students and alumni who inspired the 100-kilowatt solar panel project now generating electricity on […]
ELECTION RESULTS 1: School Bond winning, Manion leading
The first round of election results are in for the Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 General Election, and early returns show the Highline School Bond leading, Senators Karen Keiser and Joe […]
Two more opportunities this week to share feedback with Highline Schools Superintendent
Highline’s new superintendent, Dr. Ivan Duran, continues his Listening Tour, with the final two community meetings being held this week, on Tuesday night, Nov. 1, and Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. […]
Highline Public Schools’ Prop. 1 would rebuild 3 schools and make improvements districtwide
SPONSORED: Highline Public Schools’ Proposition 1 would rebuild three schools and make improvements districtwide Voters will consider the funding measure in the November 8 election Anni Tadesse, who graduated from […]
Here’s what the new Pacific Middle School will look like
Hutteball + Oremus Architecture this month released design images for a future new Pacific Middle School in Des Moines. The middle school would be rebuilt with a 950-student capacity on […]
Des Moines councilmember Anthony Martinelli released from jail on bond
By Nicholas Johnson Des Moines city councilmember Anthony Martinelli was released Tuesday morning (Oct. 26, 2021) from the SCORE South Correctional Regional Jail in Des Moines after posting bond, according […]
Highline Public Schools seeking to fill open seats on its Capital Facilities Advisory Committee
Highline Public Schools this week announced that it has some open seats on its community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). In Sept. 2015, Highline convened the CFAC to “develop recommendations for […]
‘Meet and Greet’ candidates for Highline School Board vacancy on Thurs., July 29
An online ‘Meet and Greet’ for Highline School Board Candidates for District 4 will be held from 5 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021. This will be a […]
Tech Levy for Highline Public Schools may go on November ballot
Highline Public Schools recently announced that they are considering placing a levy on the November ballot to fund technology for students and teachers. Most needs appear to be directly related […]
Teacher speaks at school Grand Openings 50 years apart – in 1969 & 2019
In 1969, an earnest and forthright 1st grade student was selected to speak at the grand opening of her new school – Valley View Elementary: 50 years later, a double […]
REMINDER: Tour the new Des Moines Elementary School this Thursday
On the first day of school this fall, students and staff of Des Moines Elementary started the year in a new school building. Now, the Highline community is invited to […]
North Hill residents can learn about their new high school neighbors Nov. 16
Do you live in Des Moines’ North Hill neighborhood or have students at North Hill Elementary? Come to a community meeting if you have questions about what it will be […]
VIDEO: ‘Vote YES for Highline Public Schools’ kicks off Nov. 2016 campaign
On the front steps of Burien’s deteriorating Highline High School on Saturday (July 23), families, residents, students and teachers came together to help kick-off Highline Public Schools’ Nov. 8 bond. “Now is the time, we must […]
LETTER: ‘A quality school district is key to bringing in new businesses & families…’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:] I grew […]
Memorial for Scott Gifford will be Sunday, Dec. 10 at The Cove
The Burien area recently lost a dear, generous and funny friend recently with the passing of Scott Gifford on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Son of Patti Gifford, and sister of […]
Tim George releases his first City Manager’s Weekly Report in new role
On Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, Interim City Manager Tim George released his first-ever City Manager’s Weekly Report. Previously, recently re-assigned City Manager Michael Matthias did not release such reports, only […]
Three vying for Des Moines City Council vacancy after Vargas drops out
By Nicholas Johnson Candidates seeking appointment to an open Des Moines City Council seat addressed the council Thursday (Feb. 24, 2022), with Priscilla Vargas dropping out to endorse Vic Pennington […]
18 organizations – including in Des Moines – receive funding from South King County Community Impact Fund
Eighteen organizations serving communities around Sea-Tac Airport recently received environmental grants in the second round of funding under the Port of Seattle’s South King County Community Impact Fund. The Port […]
Brad Tilden retiring as CEO of Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 announced that Brad Tilden (right) will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci (left), president of Alaska Airlines […]
Port Commission approves acceleration of noise insulation efforts for airport communities
The Port of Seattle Commission this week approved the acceleration of sound insulation projects for homes, apartments, condominiums and places of worship in airport communities to be completed in less […]
POSTPONED: Public invited to tour new Des Moines Elementary on Wednesday, Mar. 18
UPDATE: This event has been POSTPONED due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak: Highline Public Schools is hosting its first-ever tour of the new Des Moines Elementary School for […]
Public invited to tour new Des Moines Elementary on Wednesday, Mar. 18
Highline Public Schools is hosting its first-ever tour of the new Des Moines Elementary School for community members on Wednesday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I see […]
After 23 years, Patrice Thorell is leaving a lasting legacy for Des Moines
By Scott Schaefer Patrice Thorell, who retired as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Senior Services in 2018, is leaving a legacy for the City of Des Moines, after serving […]