Highline School Board considering 2014 Bond to replace aging schools

With construction completed on 14 schools resulting from bonds approved by voters, the Highline School Board announced Monday (June 10) that it is considering another bond next spring to continue replacing... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation awards 2013 STIA Scholarship Winners

On Wednesday night (June 5), the Highline Schools Foundation announced the winners of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship for 2013: This scholarship is a needs-based scholarship... [Read more]

Two Highline Public School Teachers honored by Seattle Seahawks

On May 24, two Highline Public School Teachers – Elle Parsons and Lyn Nelthropp – were honored with 22 others as “Symetra Heroes in the Classroom” during the 2012 NFL season…

Highline School District may sell ‘surplus’ property to Burien; hearing is June 26

The Highline School District announced Thursday (May 30) that it is considering selling a ‘surplus’ property to the City of Burien, and will be holding a public hearing starting at 6 p.m. on... [Read more]

Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program

The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation announces 2013 STIA Scholarship Winners

The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence on Monday (May 13) announced the winners of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship for 2013. This scholarship is a needs-based scholarship... [Read more]

REMINDER: Highline School District ‘Art Walk’ is this Thursday, May 9

The second annual Highline School District Student Art Walk will be this Thursday, May 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. “Celebrate Art Education Month and wander Downtown Burien from 4th to 10th Ave SW on SW... [Read more]

Highline Big Picture High School: real world career experiences drive education

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Over the last four years, B-Town Blog Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer has served as a Mentor to three students from Burien's Big Picture High School. His current Intern Bryan Charles is... [Read more]

Two Highline School Teams Heading to the World Robotics Championships

Two Highline District schools – Aviation and Highline High – are headed to St. Louis at the end of the month to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championships. Aviation High holds the Washington... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I am concerned that our young children are being over tested’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Dear B-Town Blog Editor, I am a concerned parent... [Read more]

Puget Sound Skills Center to Add New 2-Story, 25,000 Square-Foot Building

The City of Burien announced in its most recent newsletter (download PDF here) that it has received a Land Use Review application from the Highline School District to allow expansion of their Puget Sound... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Winners Honored at Gold Star Awards BASH Thursday Night

The Highline Schools Foundation announced the winners of the 2013 Gold Star Awards at their second Annual Gold Star Awards BASH Thursday night (March 21), in Burien. Over 200 district teachers, parents,... [Read more]

Susan Enfield Inviting Community Members to Meet in Office Visits

Highline School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield is inviting business owners, representatives of community organizations, and other community members to make appointments to meet with her during... [Read more]

Middle & High School Parents Invited to Give Input to Highline School District

Parents of middle and high school students are needed to help shape a plan that will guide schools for the next three years, as part of a community effort to create a new three-year strategic plan for... [Read more]

Singapore Math Expert Dr. Yeap Ban Har to Train Highline School District Teachers

The Highline School District announced that Dr. Yeap Ban Har, a worldwide consultant in math education, is in the area this week to provide professional development to teachers and principals. Dr. Ban... [Read more]

New Scholarship Set Up to Honor Seahurst Resident Patti Stewart Burgess

The family and friends of Patti Stewart Burgess – who is definitely still alive and kicking in Seahurst – announced that they are setting up a scholarship in her name through the auspices of the Highline... [Read more]

Highline Schools’ Super Dr. Susan Enfield Seeks Full-time Kindergartens

Highline School District superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield says she hopes to see the district have full-time paid kindergarten for all beginning students and for the Legislature to find a way…

Burien TEC Students’ Work May Impact Global Policy on Climate Change

The Highline School District is reporting that students at Burien’s Technology, Engineering, and Communications High School (TEC) got the attention of national policy advisors when they gave feedback... [Read more]

Highline School Buses Rated ‘Outstanding’ for 15th Consecutive Year

The Highline School District is reporting that – for the 15th consecutive year – its Transportation Department has received ‘outstanding’ marks on the school bus safety inspection conducted... [Read more]

Fourteen Highline Elementary Schools Certified as ‘HealthierUS Schools’

Fourteen additional area elementary schools have earned certification as HealthierUS Schools (HUSSC) bringing to 18 the number of Highline Public Schools certified. The program, initiated in 2004, recognizes... [Read more]

School District Asking Community to ‘Imagine Highline’ at Two Public Forums

The Highline School District is seeking “parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the school district … to imagine what Highline can be and set lofty goals for our schools... [Read more]

Global Connections Band Rated ‘Superior’ at Inauguration Music Festival

The Global Connections High School Wind and Jazz Ensembles received the highest possible rating – Superior with Distinction – for their recent performances at the Presidential Inauguration Music... [Read more]

Area Police Chiefs Meet with Highline School District About Its Security Plan

Highline School District Superintendent Susan Enfield and members of her leadership team met Thursday (Jan. 10) with top law enforcement officials of the five municipalities in the south end to discuss... [Read more]

Beverly Park Elementary School Students Keep Fit While Having Fun

During December students at Beverly Park Elementary completed 31,588 laps – just over 3,500 miles – during the annual Jingle Bell Jog which is designed to keep students fit and maintain Beverly Park’s... [Read more]