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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

Fourth grade pen pal project creates 24 new grandchildren for retired Des Moines couple

by EditorJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026

By Bettina Carey Sometimes the most powerful community partnerships begin with something as simple as a handwritten letter. For 25 years, Federal Way teacher Ta Sukovaty has guided fourth-grade students […]

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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber seeking sponsors for Southside Leadership Conference on Friday, July 10

by EditorJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Attorney Tim George named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

by EditorJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

by Sarah ToceJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High Booster Club to host 4th annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraiser this Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Posted inFeatured Post

High school drivers invited to race King County Sheriff’s Office at Pacific Raceways this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools scraps plans to relocate North Hill leadership to Des Moines

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
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Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline College impacted as ransomware attack disrupts Canvas across U.S.

by EditorMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Local leaders focus on AI, apprenticeships and workforce gaps at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline College mourns death of former President Dr. John Mosby

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

FOLLOWUP: North Hill Elementary leaders say move to Des Moines Elementary was voluntary

by EditorMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

by EditorMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Highline Big Picture to hold Prom Car Wash fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Hi-Liners folk-art inspired ‘Wizard of Oz,’ opening this Friday, May 1

by EditorApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Maritime High School holding fundraising carnival this Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Gov. Ferguson appoints Burien’s Lorraine Chachere to Highline College Board of Trustees

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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Level up your game at Kennedy Catholic’s Lancer Athletic Sports Camps this summer

Sponsored by Kennedy Catholic High School April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Local Skunk Works Robotics 1983 team to compete at regional championship in Cheney this week

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

New program combines arts training with paid work experience at SeaTac’s The Roadhouse

by EditorApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Mount Rainier High School football team seeks community support for student athletes

by EditorMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Hi-Liners Musical Theatre will award 100 theatre summer camp scholarships to King County students, and here’s how to enter

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

by EditorMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Highline Schools Foundation to host 2026 Gold Star Bash honoring educators, staff and volunteers on Thursday, Mar. 26

by EditorMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline College seeking nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award

by EditorMarch 3, 2026March 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

by EditorFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

PHOTOS: Pacific Middle School construction update highlights geothermal wells and rising steel

by EditorFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

CALL FOR ART: Sound Transit seeking student artists for regional safety initiative

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Mount Rainier Pool launches free lifeguard training program for youth in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

by EditorFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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Des Moines’ Inkfish Gallery to host marine animal art exhibit benefiting SR3 on Saturday, July 25

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines 4th of July ‘Stars, Stripes & Sunshine’ is almost here

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Fourth grade pen pal project creates 24 new grandchildren for retired Des Moines couple

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Dunk a Des Moines City Councilmember to support local food bank this 4th of July

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
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Port of Seattle urges South King County residents to help shape airport’s future

Port of Seattle Sponsored by Port of Seattle July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
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Jul 4
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Des Moines to celebrate 4th of July with free Stars, Stripes & Sunshine event at Marina and Beach Park

Jul 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

Jul 15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free summer concerts return to Des Moines Beach Park beginning July 15 with Spike and the Impalers

Jul 16
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kent Chamber Business Expo returning Thursday, July 16 to ShoWare Center

Jul 18
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade will march through downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 18

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