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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.

SKM SSCCEducationWorkforceSummit043026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

 EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce.  The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 […]

SKM SkunkWorksRoboticsTeamApril26
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
STB RoadhousePaidTraining26
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
SKM HMTScholarships2026
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
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
Sponsored

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

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American Legion Post #134 hosting Vets Café to connect veterans and build community

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs equity, budget cuts, surveillance concerns & more at April 9 meeting

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Des Moines featured in Fodor’s Travel as stop on Washington ‘UFO Mysteries Trail’

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

Apr 18
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Friends of Saltwater State Park to host Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18

Apr 22
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City of Des Moines to host community shredding event April 22 at Activity Center

Apr 25
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Step into spring at Allen Medical Aesthetics’ ‘Beauty in Bloom’ event in Des Moines on Saturday, April 25

Apr 25
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Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

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