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July 18 - Puget Sound Skills Center Offers New Computer Certification
The Computer Network Systems (CNS) program at Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) has received a grant from the TestOut Corporation, a supplier of training software to the government, military and business. The grant will allow PSSC to supply training for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ industry certifications.
July 17 - Highline Receives DOE Grant for Small Schools
Highline Public Schools has been selected to receive funding from the Department of Education under the Smaller Learning Communities Grant Program. The grant, the third for Highline from DOE, is in the amount of $1,367,165.00 for the first three years 2008 – 2011, and it is anticipated the grant will be for a total of five years.
July 8 - Free School-Required Immunizations Offered August 23 and 30
Does your child need immunizations for school? Here's a downloadable form of what's required so you can make sure each child is up-to-date. If your child needs immunizations, mark your calendar for the free clinic to be offered August 23 and 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Highline Public Schools Administration building
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW in Burien. Call 433-0111 for more information.
July 2 - Salmon Creek Park Restoration Grant
Highline’s New Start at Salmon Creek school is partnering with King County to save Salmon Creek Park. The small park is home to dozens of natural forest trees and native vegetation, but is in a state of decline and has been identified by King County Natural Resources as endangered - in desperate need of reforestation and re-vegetation.
Learn more...
June 25 - Highline High Becomes Film Set
The campus of Highline High School became a movie set the day after school was out as shooting got under way for The Day My Parents Became Cool, a film by Seattle-area independent filmmaker Steve Edmiston. “This is a million-dollar set,” says Edmiston of the historic Highline facility. Get the rest of the story...
June 20 - Kindergarten Registration - 2008
Does your child turn five years old by August 31st? If so, then it's time to register for Kindergarten. Parents should go to their neighborhood school to register and receive a Kindergarten Registration Packet. The parent or guardian will need to provide several specific documents. Read more...
June 11 - Parents - Want to Know More About FREE College for Your Child?
The College Success Foundation is hosting an information and sign-up event for 7th and 8th graders who are interested in the College Bound scholarship. If a family qualifies based on income, all a student must do is maintain good grades, graduate high school, and demonstrate good citizenship to be eligible. The state legislature has set aside funds for college tuition for eighth grade students who qualify and apply now. The event will be Monday, June 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Showalter Middle School Commons. More info...
June 11 - New College Admission Standards for Class of 2012
New admission requirements have been put in place for students planning to apply to colleges and universities in 2012. Because the Higher Education Coordinaing Board's policies will impact high school students beginning in the 2008-09 school year, we want to make sure this information is available to parents and students. More info...
June 11 - Highline Students Named Governor's Scholars
Two Highline Public Schools students have been named Governor’s Scholars. Mary Magdelene (Madel) Rogulj of Global Connections and Byron Maye of HS3 have received four-year scholarships to any public or private university or college in the state of Washington. In addition to the education, they will also get a mentor to help them along the way. Read more...
June 9 - 9th Graders Eligible for Augst 2008 WASL
Students who were in Grade 9 during the Spring 2008 WASL administration are eligible to participate in the August 2008 administration. All eligible students can register for the August WASL, scheduled for August 11-14, at www.k12.wa.us/waslregistration or by calling 866-400-WASL (9275). Students must have as school identification number (SSID) to register.
Because ninth grade reports are available early to students and they will know their WASL status in June, they now are eligible to register for the August administration. Previously, ninth graders didn’t receive their score reports until early September.
May 30 - Gold Star Award Winners Recognized
The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence honored five outstanding individuals in the field of education at its recent eighth annual Gold Star Awards fundraising luncheon at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Southcenter. Scott McComb, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Diana Garcia, Administrator of the Year award, Mike Castro, Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year, and Alice McGregor, Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. A Lifetime Achievement Award went to Joe McGeehan, former Superintendent of the Highline Public Schools. Read more...
June 5 - DECA Chapter Awards
Global Connections DECA placed 3rd at the DECA International Career Development Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. This international award was earned for the DECA chapter’s Chapter Awards Program which documents all the activities a DECA Chapter does in one year.
June 4 - Lupita Ayon Receives Community Leadership Award
Lupita Ayon has been recognized by Highline Public Schools as its outstanding community leader for 2007-08. Ayon is the founder of Para Los Niños, a nonprofit organization established to serve the educational needs of Latino children in the Highline community.
June 4 - Washington's first gentleman vists Bow Lake
Mike Gregoire, husband of Governor Chris Gregoire, paid a visit to Bow Lake Elementary yesterday. The “First Mike”, as he prefers to be called, came to the school in response to an invitation emailed by fourth grader Matthew Forbes.
May 15 - Attention Class of 2012 - An Opportunity Too Good to Pass Up!
The state legislature has set aside funds for college tuition for eighth grade students who qualify and apply now. If a family qualifies based on income, all a student must do is maintain good grades, graduate high school, and demonstrate good citizenship to be eligible. Apply today!
April 10 - What Parents Need to Know about WASL
WASL isn’t the only measure of student success, but it’s one of the most important. Students will have to pass the WASL to graduate high school and the community looks to the WASL as a measure of how our schools are doing. Learn how you can help...
April 1- Des Moines Rotary Donates Dictionaries
Des Moines Rotarians visited Parkside Elementary this month to deliver children’s dictionaries to third-graders. The Rotary Club provides a new children’s dictionary to every third grade student in the city of Des Moines each year. Details...
March 30 - Global Connections DECA Wins at State
A 15-student delegation from Global Connections (GC) DECA recently joined the 2,000 DECA students from around the state in Bellevue for the Washington DECA State Career Development and Competition. Read more...
Highline Working To Improve Education For All Students - Highline Public Schools was identified as a district in “improvement” status under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) last year. This is because students in some sub-groups identified by NCLB did not meet standard on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Highline is doing a number of things to improve the quality of education for all students.
March 7 - Gold Star Award Nominations Due April 1.
The Highline Schools Foundation is accepting nominations for this year's Gold Star Awards. Nomination forms are available here and must be postmarked by April 1, 2008.
November 13 -Overnight College Visit to SPU for Juniors and Seniors
Seattle Pacific University's Urban Preview November 18-19, 2007
This visit to campus is for prospective college students from urban areas and diverse backgrounds. You will have the chance to hang out with current students, stay overnight in the residence halls, visit classes, and learn about admissions and financial aid.
November 8 - Retirement Reception for Board Members
Superintendent John Welch hosted a retirement reception for three outgoing school board members; Phyllis Byers, Matt Pina, and Tom Slattery. Together, the three have served the district and the Highline community for 32 years!
October 23 - Title III Parent-Community Involvement Grant Available
This grant is available to schools who serve ELL students and families. The focus of the grant is on parent engagement including culturally competent practices and trainings for parent advocacy. We encourage all schools who intend to provide meaningful, culturally relevant and effective parent engagement opportunities to their ELL communities to apply. Application is available here.
October 23 - Washington Aerospace Scholars Program Accepting Applications
Program for high school juniors offers exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math
The Washington Aerospace Scholars program is currently accepting applications from high school juniors from across Washington State.
October 10 - Mount Rainier Recognized for Improvement
State School Superintendent Terry Bergeson applauds Mount Rainier as one of 86 “amazing” schools in Washington State.
Mount Rainier High School has been named one of 86 “Schools of Distinction” by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for dramatic improvements in student reading and mathematics over the past several years.
October 9 - Black Achievers Program 2007 - 2008
The YMCA of Greater Seattle Black Achievers Program will kick off this Saturday, October 13. The program, based at the Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA , offers high school youth opportunities to explore career options, develop leadership skills, prepare for college, and participate in service learning and social activities.
October 4 -Rebekah Kim Featured for Cultural Competency Work
Marvista Principal Rebekah Kim was featured in the recent International Examiner for her work with cultural competency and equity in education. A part of the district's Cultural Competency Committee, Kim and others are working to raise cultural awareness among the district's 2,200 employees. Read the article...
October 3 - Martin Luther King Essay Contest
The King County Civil Rights Commission is sponsoring its Ninth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Essay Contestopen to all eighth grade students attending public and private schools in King County . The purpose of the essay contest is to encourage middle and junior high school students to think critically about Dr. King’s legacy of peace and justice.
October 3 - BECU Offers School Grants
BECU, a not-for-profit financial cooperative will once again be offering school grants in our area. In the past two years, they have given over $160,000 to schools and organizations that promote academic growth and achievement, based on their belief that children are one of the best investments we can make.
October 3 - Camp Waskowitz Receives Award
The Association for Experiential Education, Northwest Region, recently named Waskowitz Outdoor School as the member of the year! Executive Director Steve Grubb congratulated Roberta McFarland, camp director, saying, "This is a wonderful honor and speaks well of you, the staff, and the district’s vision of expecting excellence."
October 2 - Highline Teachers Travel to China
Nancy Little, teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Chinook Middle School and Dana Ketcham, teacher-librarian at Pacific Middle School, were two of eighteen teachers honored and selected by the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia to travel to China in June and July.
September 27 - Simple Majority Ballot Measure (EHJR 4204)
What Does It Mean to Highline Public Schools? The Highline School Board has passed a resolution in support of the Simple Majority legislation EHJR 4204 which will appear on the November ballot. Learn more about the issue...
September 19 - Life After High School Fair
All high school and middle school students and their parents are invited to attend the Life After High School Fair on October 17, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Evergreen Campus.
September 19 - National College Fair
Once again, the National Association for College Admission Counseling is sponsoring a national-level college fair in Seattle. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn more about college, admission requirements, financial aid, etc.
September 18 -Develop Your College Academic Portfolio
United Negro College Fund in partnership with the YMCA Black Achievers Program and the Thurston Group of Washington State invite high school juniors and seniors to participate in a 9 week Saturday program beginning Saturday, September 29,
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Seattle University to help them develop a college academic portfolio to respond to college and scholarship applications.
September 17 - National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists
Two Mount Rainier High School students are part of the elite group. National Merit Scholarship announced the names of some 16,000 students nationwide who were among the top scorers on the 2006 Preliminary SAT. As semifinalists, these students may become finalists eligible for scholarships from National Merit Scholarship, colleges and universities and corporate sponsors.
September 17 - A Place of Our Own Series
Everyone who knows children, takes care of children, and believes every child deserves a great start in school and in life should tune into (or record) the PBS series A Place of Our Own /Los Ninos en Su Casa on KCTS Channel 9.
September 17 - Bow Lake Elementary Safety Update September 17, 2007
Some parents have expressed concerns about student safety while construction continues at Bow Lake Elementary. Student safety is our top priority. As part of our ongoing vigilance, we have asked an outside contractor to conduct regular safety inspections. Read more...
September 11 - Aviation High School Assistant Principal Wins National Award
Susan Hegeberg, assistant principal of Aviation High School, has been recognized as one of the nation’s most innovative educators as part of the ING Unsung Heroes award program.
September 11 - Mount Rainier High School Grand Opening
The community came out in droves Monday evening to celebrate the grand opening of Mount Rainier High School. Five years in the planning and construction process, the new school represents an array of innovation.
September 7 - Bow Lake Elementary Will Open Monday
The first day of school for Bow Lake Elementary students will be Monday, September 10. We are very excited to open this new facility for students, staff, and families.
July 26 - Cedarhurst Fire Causes Student Relocations
Last week’s fire at the new Cedarhurst Elementary will require relocation of students, staff, and certain programs for fall. The students and staff from Cedarhurst will be best accommodated at the district’s Sunnydale site. In order to make room for them, Big Picture High School will relocate to the Glacier site.
July 19 - Chinook Middle School Receives Grant
Highline Public Schools has received a $10,000 grant from General Mills as part of their fifth annual Healthy Kids Program. This round of grants, totaling $500,000, has been awarded to 50 grassroots groups and schools across the U.S. for innovative youth nutrition and fitness programs.
July 17 - Cedarhurst Fire Update
District officials met with representatives from the general contractor, architects, and insurance adjuster Monday afternoon to gain a better understanding of the damage and develop a plan for moving forward following Saturday’s fire.
July 17 - District Video Receives Top Recognition
Highline's video entitled Small Learning Communities Options 2007 has received the National School Public Relations Association's Award of Excellence for electronic media. The award was made at the annual conference held this week in Phoenix.
July 16 - Cedarhurst Fire Update
District officials are being allowed into the building this morning to survey the damage. There is a meeting scheduled this afternoon for the contractors, architect, and district staff to assess the damage and formulate a plan for repair.
July 15 - New Cedarhurst Elementary Damaged by Fire
Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, fire broke out on the roof of the new Cedarhurst Elementary School. Work was underway on the structure at the time and the insulation between two layers of metal roofing caught fire. Firefighters had to remove a layer of the metal on the North wing in order to fight the fire. Cause of the fire is under investigation by the Burien Fire Chief.
July 9 - Council on Cultural Competency and Academic Achievement
*Application deadline extended to August 15, 2007
Superintendent Welch is forming a Council on Cultural Competency and Academic Achievement to provide input on a range of issues facing our schools, students, parents, and community. The superintendent will appoint ten community members for a one-year term. The council will meet every two months to provide the superintendent and administration with feedback on district initiatives, preparation for college and career, and improvements needed to our current system that will lead to breaking the links between race, poverty, and student achievement.
July 9 - Aviation High School Students Volunteer at Challenge Air Fly Day
Event at Paine Field gives children with disabilities a chance to fly.
July 3 - Dr. Carla Jackson Recognized as Leader in Student Achievement
The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) has recognized Deputy Superintendent Carla Jackson with a Student Achievement Leadership Award.
June 28 - College Visit Season is Here...suggestions for making the most of the visits. Choosing the right college or university is a challenge in the best of circumstances. This article shares some great ideas.
June 14 - Superintendent Welch Honored by Big Pictures Schools
At the June 13 school board meeting Superintendent Welch received an award from the Big Picture Company, a network of 40 innovative, personalized schools. The award recognized Superintendent Welch’s work in supporting Highline Big Picture School and sited his “ongoing leadership creating an education system that prepares all students and families for a successful future.”
June 13 -The district will offer three summer WASL programs...
for this year's 10th and 11th grade students who took the WASL spring 2007 and did not meet standard on one or more of the WASL assessments. Offerings include a one-week WASL Test Prep and .5 credit classes in reading/writing and math. All classes are free and include breakfast and lunch. Transportation will be provided. Read more...and find out how to register.
June 12, 2007 - Do you have a youngster entering school for this first time?
Get them "READY FOR K!" with this one day class for parents and caregivers. Child care will be provided.
June 12, 2007 - Council on Cultural Competency and Academic Achievement
Superintendent Welch is forming a Council on Cultural Competency and Academic Achievement to provide input on a range of issues facing our schools, students, parents, and community. The superintendent will appoint ten community members for a one-year term. The council will meet every two months to provide the superintendent and administration with feedback on district initiatives, preparation for college and career, and improvements needed to our current system that will lead to breaking the links between race, poverty, and student achievement.
June 7, 2007 - U.S. Undersecretary of Education Visits Highline
The nation’s third ranking education official met with Highline students and parents Wednesday night to talk about the importance of going to college and how to pay for it. U.S. Undersecretary of Education Sarah Martinez-Tucker held a town hall meeting at the Tyee Educational Complex.
May 30, 2007 - Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Recognized
Superintendent Welch and the School Board honored members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council at last week's board meeting. The students were selected from applications last spring and met quarterly through the school year. Applications for next year's council are now available. (pdf)
May 24, 2007 - Change in Math Requirement
The graduating class of 2013 will now be the first class required to meet the state’s reading, writing, mathematics and science standards. For more information and frequently asked questions, visit the OSPI website.
May 24, 2007 - Superintendent Welch awarded the Classified Employee of the Year to Gail Korakis - office manager/Academy of Citzenship and Empowerment at last night’s board meeting. This award reflects a commitment to excellence and is made to an individual who continues to demonstrate a true and selfless heart.
May 23, 2007 - Honoring Former Superintendent Carl Jensen
The public is invited to Camp Waskowitz on May 26, noon to 4:00 p.m., to honor and celebrate the life of Carl Jensen.
May 16, 2007 - Gold Star Awards Honor Outstanding Education Professionals
Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence recently honored four education professionals at its annual Gold Star Awards luncheon. Bobbie Daligcon from Cascade Middle School received honor as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Rick Healy, Facilities Service Grounds Lead, was named Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year and Lora Bolding, PTSA President at Pacific Middle School took the award of Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.
May 7, 2007 - Welch honored as “Most Effective Administrator”
Today, the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and the PEMCO Foundation announced that Highline Public Schools Superintendent John Welch is the recipient of the 2007 Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award in the large-sized school district category.
May 5, 2007 - Puget Sound Skills Center...New Name to Celebrate 40 Years
Long known as the SeaTac Occupational Skills Center, this local icon is changing its name as part of a month-long 40th birthday celebration. The school, which serves four area school districts, will now be known as Puget Sound Skills Center.
May 2, 2007 - Big Picture High School Students Experience Refugee Life
An experiencial project by Big Picture High School was recently featured in the Seattle Times. Read the story...
May 2, 2007 - Gates Testifies to Senate on Education Reform
Bill Gates was invited to provide testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on March 7, 2007. Below is an excerpt of his written testimony as it relates to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's work to raise high school graduation rates in the United States. In his testimony, Gates specifically recognized Highline's Aviation High School for their work in promoting math and science curriculum. Read more...
April 30, 2007 - Two Young Poets To Represent Seattle at National Poetry SlamChosen because of their unique poetry, performance style and positive attitude, Mikel Abraha (age 11) from Mount View Elementary and Keyah (age 10) are in New York City to celebrate the power of spoken word during National Poetry Month. Read more...
April 30, 2007 - South Seattle Community College Summer Offerings
Summer session at SSCC includes S.A.T. prep class and Geometry workshop.
April 25, 2007 - Highline Teachers of the Year Announced
In the early morning hours of Tuesday's school day, two Highline teachers got big surprises when Superintendent Welch paid an unannounced visit to their classrooms! He was there to announce the selections of Highline's Teacher of the Year for Elementary and Secondary Education. Selected this year are: Michelle Brees, a 5th grade teacher at Madrona Elementary and Alexis McFarland, a language arts teacher at the Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment. Read more...
April 18, 2007 - Mount Rainier Alumni Awarded Prestigious Fellowships
Students Received Strong Foundation at Mount Rainier High School
Three Mount Rainier High School graduates, Gwen Spencer (2001), Elaine Hart (2002), and Daniel Walton (2003), all received Graduate Fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue graduate study next year. All three participated in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Mount Rainier High School. Read on...
April 18, 2007 - Highline Students Make Headlines
King County's Solid Waste Division recently featured students from OSC and Evergreen in its reduce, reuse, recycle newsletter. Check it out...
April 18, 2007 - Strategic Plan Approved by Board
The roadmap for the next five years at Highline Public Schools has been approved by the School Board. Many voices contributed to the creation of this strategic plan during a year of research, gathering of community input, and deep reflection about the direction of this school district. Read more...
April 18, 2007 - S.A.T. Math Prep Class Added
South Seattle Community College is offering another opportunity for students to take the S.A.T. Preparation class. This session will be focused on the Math portion of the test. Details here...
March 21, 2007 - ING-USA Announces Award
Program to distribute $240,000 to increase and improve student learning.
March 21, 2007 - WIAA Scholarship Essay Program
Students are invited to submit essays for "What Sportsmanship Means to Me!"
March 20, 2007 - Seattle-Tacoma International Scholarships Announced
High school seniors scheduled to graduate in June 2007 from Highline Public Schools are invited to apply for three scholarships. Application forms are available here and due April 6, 2007.
February 27, 2007 - PSETV March Schedule
Spring is ...almost in the air. Days are getting longer, and PSETV continues to bloom with new shows.
February 26, 2007 - Excel Grants Awarded
The Board of Trustees of Highline Schools Foundation is pleased to announce 2006-07 Excel Grant awards.
February 14, 2007 - Washington Aerospace Scholars
Sixteen students from Highline’s Aviation High School are among those selected to participate in the prestigious Washington Aerospace Scholars program.
January 30, 2007 - Calendar Revised — Snow Make-Up Days Identified
Our schools were closed on six school days (or more, for some schools) due to inclement weather. Because of the number of make-up days, we have decided to use non-student (waiver) days on February 14, March 21, and June 6 as make-ups for high school students. Read more. { View revised calendar (pdf) }
January 23, 2006 - Blacks in Government Event
Evergreen High School had the honor of being the only high school invited to attend the recent Region X Blacks In Government 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Banquet. Read more...
January 10, 2007 - PSETV Announces New Programming for 2007
PSETV, the station owned and operated by the Puget Sound Educational Service District, welcomes new programming for the beginning of the new year. Read more...
January 10, 2007 - Aviation High School to Relocate for 2007-2008
Highline Public School will move its Aviation High School to the Olympic site beginning next fall. This move is seen as an interim step while the district continues to seek a permanent location for the school of choice specializing in aviation related college and career preparation. The Olympic site, located at 615 South 200th Street in Des Moines, has been used for several schools during remodels or construction.
January 3, 2007 - Notice of Public Hearing
A public hearing regarding the sale of the former Riverton Heights Elementary School property will be held by the Highline School District No. 401 Board of Directors on January 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at Madrona Elementary School. Details...
January 3, 2007 - Generosity at Highline
“Your charity and kindness are unforgettable to us. Please accept my profound gratitude.” From one of the many notes received at the Family Center.
The generosity of Highline’s staff and students made a real difference for many families over this holiday. Read more...
January 2, 2007 - City of Burien to Support School Readiness
The city of Burien has announced that beginning in 2007, they will support a new initiative to address early childhood education and better prepare children just entering school. For the rest of the story...
January 2, 2007 - Highline Featured in Panasonic Publication
In the December issue of Strategies for School System Leaders on District-Level Change, the Panasonic Foundation features profiles on two school districts; Atlanta, Georgia and Highline, as they pursue instructional improvement. Read more...
December 19, 2006 - Foundation Adopts School Classrooms
--$14,500 Donated to Six Highline Public Schools--
In surprise presentations, classrooms in six Highline Public Schools each received an adoption certificate with a “no strings attached” one hundred dollar bill from Highline Schools Foundation. Foundation President Eric Aasness and President-Elect Sandra Eliason and Trustees Dave Bush and Amy Bresslour were on-hand to make the awards to teachers. “We value and appreciate the work you do every day to challenge every student to reach higher,” said Eric Aasness as he thanked teachers. More details...
December 18, 2006 - School Board Considers Change in Math Requirements
At the December 10 meeting of the Highline School Board, board members heard discussion regarding the merits of adding a graduation requirement for a third credit of math. Current graduation requirements include only two math credits. The proposed change, which is recommended by the district’s administrative staff, would take effect beginning with the class of 2011.
December 18, 2006 - School Board Transition
At the December 10 meeting of the Highline School Board, Matt Pina was elected president for the coming year. Julie Burr Spani was elected to serve as vice-president. The changes took effect immediately following the vote. Read more...
December 15, 2006 - Mount Rainier Junior Named to All-Star Team
Congratulations to Ryan Prentice who was named to the Seattle PI all area all-star team for cross country! Ryan finished 3rd at the State Cross Country meet, only the second Mount Rainier runner to place in the top three. Ryan won his age group at the Junior Olympics held in Spokane and was the only Highline district athlete recognized by the PI from fall sports. For more...
December 14, 2006 - Governor Recommends WASL Change
Governor Chris Gregoire and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson have proposed that the legislature consider modifying the requirement that all students pass the math WASL in order to graduate. The option of allowing students to graduate without passing the math WASL would remain in place for three years – for the graduating classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010. Read more...
December 12, 2006 - $5,000 Donated to Highline Schools Foundation
Saint-Gobain Containers recently donated $5,000 to Highline Schools Foundation. “Our goal is to strengthen the communities where our employees reside,” said Jason Noble, Manager of Human Resources, “I can think of no better way to accomplish this goal than to enrich public education.” Saint-Gobain Containers of Seattle is leading producer of glass packaging for the food and beverage industries. Read more
December 7, 2006 - Highline Receives Boeing Grant for Science
Under the leadership of Susan Wood-Megrey, in a partnership between Highline Public Schools, The Boeing Company and the Center for Inquiry Science, a project will soon get underway to restructure the district’s science curriculum. Read more...
Highline Educators on the National Stage
Highline Public Schools had several staff members presenting at this fall’s Coalition of Essential Schools Forum. Director of the SeaTac Occupational Skills Center Sue Shields was also a presenter at the National Tech Prep Network Annual Conference.
Read more...
White Center Early Learning Initiative - Community Summit
Parents, families, childcare givers, and community members are invited to the November 18 event to provide input and ideas to ensure the WCELI project best serves the diverse needs of White Center families. Get the details...
Poetry Slam! Celebrates Kids Who Can
Through writing, soccer, and community service, Seattle SCORES empowers children from high need elementary schools to realize their unique potential. Students from Cedarhurst, Beverly Park, Hazel Valley, and Mount View Elementary Schools demonstrated their poetry skills - both individually and in groups - at the Evergreen High School Black Box Theater recently. Read some of the student poems...
Learn more about Seattle SCORES on their website.
Highline Teacher Named Golden Apple Award Winner
Tim Wood, Camp Waskowitz high school program coordinator, has been named a recipient of this year's Golden Apple Award. Learn more...
Schools to Receive Weather Warning Radios
Through an Emergency Response Crisis Management grant from the Department of Education, Highline Public Schools will soon receive weather service warning radios from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Microsoft Video Campaign
Microsoft is launching a public awareness campaign on the importance of math education. A series of videos for that campaign will feature ten Highline students.
Highline an Example for Others to Follow
Highline Public Schools recently hosted representatives from 12 districts in Oregon including Portland, Springfield, Eugene, and McMinnville. They visited Aviation High School, Big Picture High School, and the small schools on the Tyee campus.
Senator Murray Visits VITAL
Noting that there are 300 million people in the United States but only 100 of them are United States Senators, instructor Michael McSweeney introduced Senator Patty Murray to his VITAL class at the SeaTac Occupational Skills Center.
New Start Means Second Chance
Marcy Rose was very far behind in high school credits due to serious health problems. She ended up out of school because she felt that earning a high school diploma was too far out of her reach.
Highline WASL scores show progress in closing the achievement gap
Students of color at new small high schools improve scores.
Governor Visits Aviation High School
Governor Chris Gregoire recently visited Aviation High School, along with former astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, who is now executive director of the Museum of Flight. The governor and Dr. Dunbar spoke with students about the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program.
