Important information for families...
Survey Shows Improvements in Highline Public Schools
Highline Public Schools is improving in a number of key areas, according to results from the 2009 student and parent surveys conducted by the district. Read more...
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Update
H1N1 vaccine now available for high-risk groups. Read more...
H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu) has resurfaced this fall in the community. Most people who get H1N1 flu do not become seriously ill, but flu can cause severe illness especially for people who have underlying health issues. Public Health-Seattle & King County has determined that school closures are not necessary to prevent the spread of the virus. However, Public Health is requiring that sick individuals stay home. Read more…
2009-2010 Calendar (pdf)
School Schedule Notes:
** No School - Thanksgiving - Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27 **
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School will be dismissed 90 minutes early on most Fridays for Professional Collaboration Time (PCT). Read more…
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Click here for a chart listing regular school hours and PCT early release times.
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Half-day kindergarten classes will alternate attending school on PCT early-dismissal days. See chart for attendance schedule.
No Child Left Behind Report
Learn more about the standardized tests taken in the Spring of 2009 and steps being taken to improve the quality of education for all students. List of Washington State approved supplemental service providers.
Aviation High School Kicks Off Capital Campaign
Raisbeck Aviation High School kicked off a major capital campaign at an event on November 17 at the home of James and Sherry Raisbeck. The Raisbecks and their foundation have pledged $4 million toward the effort to construct a facility for the school at The Museum of Flight. Read more...
Board Recognizes Julie Burr Spani as Term Ends
Highline Public Schools board of directors recognized board member Julie Burr Spani during the final meeting of her term. Superintendent John Welch said, "We are grateful for Julie's contribution. During her four-year tenure, the district has created – and grown - a college-going culture.” Read more...
Global Connections High School Honored
At its November meeting, the school board recognized Global Connections High School for dramatically increasing the number of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams. Sixty-nine juniors and seniors took AP classes last year, up from 13 the previous year. Read more...
A Community Screening and Discussion of the Documentary Papers
The community is invited to a screening and discussion of the documentary Papers on Friday, November 20, at the University of Washington. It will be hosted by OneAmerica, an immigrant and refugee rights organization in Seattle, and is an opportunity to learn about the DREAM Act, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and how immigrant youth are affected by current immigration laws. Read more...
Don't Miss Tyee's Annual Holiday Bazaar December 5
The Tyee Holiday Bazaar will be held on the Tyee Campus December 5, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There will be over 100 booths of hand-made and commercial products for your shopping fun. All proceeds benefit Tyee student activities. Vendor spots are still available. Call Alana Vinther at 206.433.2128 or vintheam@hsd401.org for information. Read more...
How Are We Doing?
Each year Highline Public Schools provides an update to the community on its progress in a variety of areas including Systemwide Measures of Success and five areas of strategic focus: Learning Environment, Excellent Staff, Academic Achievement, Resource Stewardship, and Neighbors and Community (LEARN).
Read the new 2009 Highline Public Schools Report Card.
Also available in Spanish.
Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W.
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 433-0111
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Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Any person having inquiries should contact Americans with Disabilities Act: 206-433-2281; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: 206-433-2413; Title IX: 206-433-2418.