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Category: Schools & Education

Des Moines WA schools and education, including Highline Public Schools, education, students and more for Des Moines, WA.

Posted inDes Moines

Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza said she has remained focused on supporting students and families amid increased immigration enforcement activity in the region, even while stepping back from social […]

Posted inDes Moines

Nominations now open for Highline Schools Foundation’s 2026 Gold Star Awards

by EditorJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Sponsored

See what Three Tree Montessori School has to offer your family at an Open House this Saturday, Jan. 10!

Sponsored by Three Tree Montessori School January 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Dollars for Scholars accepting scholarship applications through Mar. 31

by EditorJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Vibe Bingo’ fundraiser set Jan. 22 at Highline College to support local students

by EditorJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Welcome the New Year in a blaze at Des Moines Burning Boat Festival on New Year’s Eve

by EditorDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools urges state action on literacy, funding in 2026 legislative agenda

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

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REMINDER: Kennedy Catholic High School Arts and Crafts Fair is this Saturday, Dec. 6

Sponsored by Kennedy Catholic High School December 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline School Board members sworn in, elect 2026 leadership

by EditorDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club coat drive collects more than 800 coats for Highline students and local organizations

by EditorDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Kennedy Catholic’s free Christmas concert will be Tuesday night, Dec. 16 at Highline Performing Arts Center

by EditorDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Skunk Works Robotics launches Giving Tuesday campaign after move to Highline College

by EditorDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Schools & Education, Things To Do, Transportation

Kent Des Moines light rail station opening celebration set for Saturday, Dec. 6

by EditorNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Why Not You Academy in Des Moines will close after 2025–26 school year, board says

by EditorNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

MaST Center’s annual Squid-A-Rama will be Saturday, Nov. 29

by EditorNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Sponsored

Kennedy Catholic High School Arts and Crafts Fair will be Saturday, Dec. 6

Sponsored by Kennedy Catholic High School November 11, 2025November 11, 2025
Sponsored

Vote Damarys Espinoza for Highline School Board by November 4th

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Girls on the Run’ welcomes local leaders to Des Moines Elementary practice

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Candidates for King County Executive, Council to appear at forum at Highline College this Friday, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 4

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Rotary Club’s Drag Queen Bingo & Silent Auction is this Friday night, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Strong schools build a strong workforce’

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 3

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 2

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Winter Warm Up Dinner & Auction to benefit Highline Schools Foundation will be Friday night, Nov. 14

by EditorOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Highline School Board director backs incumbents

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Sound Transit to host Info Fair at Highline College this Thursday, Oct. 9 ahead of Federal Way Link opening

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Highline School Board candidates discuss academics, safety, transparency & more at Sept. 30 forum

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Brat Trot and Oktoberfest returns this Saturday, Oct. 4 with runs, brats, brews & fun

by EditorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier Rams ground Auburn Riverside Ravens 25-7 in road win

by EditorSeptember 28, 2025September 28, 2025
Sponsored

See the Lancer Family spirit at Kennedy Catholic at Open Houses on Oct. 8 or Dec. 13

Sponsored by Kennedy Catholic High School September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Mt. Rainier Rams shut out Eisenhower Cadets 21-0 in high school football in Yakima Saturday

by EditorSeptember 14, 2025September 14, 2025
Posted inSports

Mt. Rainier Rams top Highline Pirates 38-20 in high school football season opener ‘Waterfront Cup’

by EditorSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Skunk Works Robotics recruiting new high school students for 20th season, holding Open House Sept. 18

by EditorAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Sponsored

Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

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City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

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