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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.

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Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

The Highline Schools Foundation this week recognized six graduating seniors from Mount Rainier High School who were awarded scholarships this year. According to the foundation, the 2026 scholarship recipients are: The foundation congratulated the […]

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

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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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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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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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
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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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Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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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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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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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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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
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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

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Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026
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May 13
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South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

May 16
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Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

May 30
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Lighthouse Northwest 5K fundraiser returns to Des Moines Creek Park on Saturday, May 30

Jun 6
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to open 21st season Saturday, June 6 with new layout

Jun 20
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Men in Black Birthday Bash’s ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’ will be Saturday, June 20

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