Highline Public Schools offering free Summer Lunches for local children

Highline Public Schools announced Thursday (June 13) that it will be providing free breakfast, lunch and snacks to children during the summer through the Simplified Summer Food Program (SSFP). Twelve Highline... [Read more]

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]

Losa Berhane wins first-ever Patti Stewart Burgess Scholarship

That’s Patti Stewart Burgess on the left, posing with Losa Berhane, the first-ever recipient of the Highline High School Alumni Foundation’s $1,000 scholarship named in honor of Patti. Losa is... [Read more]

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]

University of Wyoming honors top engineering student from Burien

Photo courtesy University of Wyoming, College of Engineering and Applied Science. The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science recently presented its top awards to four students... [Read more]

Highline Public Schools to expand Middle School athletics program

Highline Public Schools announced Tuesday (May 28) that it will add several new sports programs at the middle school level over the next two years, as recommended by the district’s Middle School Athletics... [Read more]

Highline Public Schools to fund free full-day Kindergarten at all schools

Highline Public Schools announced Thursday (May 23) that it will fund tuition-free full-day kindergarten at all schools starting this fall, regardless of the amount the state legislature allocates to full-day... [Read more]

Seahurst Math Club to host local Mathematics Competition May 31

On Friday, May 31, the Seahurst Elementary School math club will be hosting their fourth annual Elementary Math Bonanza, a math contest for students in fourth through sixth-grades. “Students from... [Read more]

Burien’s Shorewood Elementary holding Fundraiser for Robotics program May 29

Burien’s Shorewood Elementary School will be holding a fundraiser dinner for its Robotics program from 5 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the school (2725 SW 116th Street, Burien). Here’s... [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]

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]

Three Tree Montessori School holding 10th Anniversary Celebration today

Three Tree Montessori School will be holding its 10th Anniversary Celebration today – Saturday, April 20 – from 2 – 4 p.m. “We’ll have tours, socializing, and refreshments,” they tell... [Read more]

Aviation student Gina O’Kelley strives for Habitat Restoration at Mathison Park

Aviation High School student Gina O’Kelley approached the Burien Parks & Recreation Department last summer with a proposal to complete her senior project at a local Burien park, and now she’s... [Read more]

Pacific Middle School PTSA Holding Community Garage Sale this Saturday

Pacific Middle School PTSA is holding a community garage sale on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Pacific Middle School, located at 22705 24th Avenue South in Des Moines. “Come browse... [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]

REMINDER: Kennedy Catholic High’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ Runs Thurs.–Sun.

REMINDER: Kennedy Catholic High School’s production of “Guys and Dolls” will be this weekend – Thursday through Sunday – at Highline Performing Arts Center. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,... [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]