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Tag: highline public schools

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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

Fred Swanson to step down as Highline Schools Foundation Executive Director

by EditorNovember 9, 2026November 9, 2026

The Highline Schools Foundation on Monday, Nov. 9 announced that Executive Director Fred Swanson will step down from his role effective Dec. 4, 2026, to pursue a new career opportunity. […]

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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Highline school bond reaches 63.62% support, technology levy also leads in Friday election returns

by EditorNovember 7, 2026November 7, 2026
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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

ELECTION RESULTS 1:  Highline Schools bond, technology levy lead in first returns

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

Highline Public Schools superintendent recommends closing Maritime High School in June 2027

by EditorOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Some Highline Public Schools student and employee information exposed in cybersecurity incident

by EditorOctober 24, 2026October 24, 2026

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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Our kids need safe, modern schools now,’ former Highline employee says

by EditorOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Featured, Featured Post, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘As a Highline student, I can tell you that school buildings matter more than adults might think’

by EditorOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026

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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

Local students and families can explore college and career opportunities at Future Ready Fest Thursday, Oct. 22

by EditorOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

LETTER: ‘Our kids deserve better,’ Highline parent writes in support of school bond and levy

by EditorOctober 8, 2026October 8, 2026
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Sponsored by Yes for Highline October 6, 2026October 7, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Highline Public Schools receives positive state audit results

by EditorSeptember 21, 2026September 21, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center, Youth

VIDEO: Success Foundation’s Workforce Discovery Lab graduates 60 South King County students

by EditorAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Highline School Board to Port: Sea-Tac Airport expansion must include protections for students

by EditorAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

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

by Sarah ToceJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

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

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 24, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Schools & Education

Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, Video, White Center

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, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Schools & Education

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

by EditorMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education

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

by EditorMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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 inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Schools & Education

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

by EditorFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

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

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

Highline Public Schools launches ‘The Promise Podcast’ highlighting student and staff stories

by EditorDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

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

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Highline School Board members sworn in, elect 2026 leadership

by EditorDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Schools & Education, Youth

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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Vote Damarys Espinoza for Highline School Board by November 4th

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Schools & Education, Youth

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

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

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

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, News, Schools & Education

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

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025

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