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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

The Highline Schools Foundation will host its 2026 Gold Star Bash on Thursday, Mar. 26 at Highline College, celebrating dozens of educators, staff members and volunteers nominated for the district’s […]

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

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

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

by EditorDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline School Board members sworn in, elect 2026 leadership

by EditorDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025
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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

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

by EditorNovember 21, 2025November 21, 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

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

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

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

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
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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
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Skunk Works Robotics recruiting new high school students for 20th season, holding Open House Sept. 18

by EditorAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Maritime High School honors its first graduates with 100 percent graduation rate

by EditorJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Pacific Middle School breaks ground on new campus in Des Moines

by EditorJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline nursing instructor and entrepreneur Jenessa Pettit named 2025 Distinguished Alumna

by EditorJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools earns clean state audit for 2023–24 fiscal year

by EditorMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High School hosting annual Art Fest fundraiser this Friday, May 16

by EditorMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Five Highline Public Schools honored by state for growth and achievement

by EditorMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2025 Education and Workforce Summit focuses on student career pathways

by EditorMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Two Highline College students earn places on the All-Washington Academic Team

by EditorApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Social Security numbers, medical data among info exposed in last fall’s Highline Public Schools cyberattack

by EditorApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Why Not You Academy: A tuition-free high school for future leaders

by EditorMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

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