Community members from Highline’s volunteer school bond advisory committee overwhelmingly voted to recommend an updated fall 2022 bond package at their March 30 Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) meeting. The […]
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Recently renovated Lake Burien School Memorial Park has reopened
Have you checked out the recently renovated Lake Burien School Memorial Park? After a period of closing for repairs and improvements, the park has reopened. Over the past few months, […]
Highline High students’ solar project wins state grant & School Board approval
Members of Highline High School’s Environmental Club with advisers and community partners standing in front of the new school. Photo courtesy Highline Public Schools. The idea sparked in Nha Khuc’s […]
After 46 years working for Highline Public Schools, 1969 grad Rod Sheffer is retiring
Executive Director of Capital Planning & Construction Rod Sheffer stands in front of the newly completed Highline High School, July 2021. Photo courtesy Highline Public Schools. After 46 years […]
Highline High School Grand Opening events have been postponed
Highline Public Schools announced this week that they are postponing the Highline High School Community Grand Opening and Alumni Reception events planned for October 21 and 22, 2021. Instead, limited-capacity, […]
Highline Public Schools seeking to fill open seats on its Capital Facilities Advisory Committee
Highline Public Schools this week announced that it has some open seats on its community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). In Sept. 2015, Highline convened the CFAC to “develop recommendations for […]
New Highline High School campus shines, including its athletic facilities
By Rayjaun Stelly Photos courtesy Highline Public Schools Opening its doors in the early 1920s, Highline High School students and teachers last year said their farewells to a historic Burien […]
SAVE THE DATES: Grand Reopening of Highline High School will be Oct. 21–22
All are invited to join in to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Highline High School’s new state-of-the-art campus at one of these events during Homecoming Week 2021: 🏫 Community Grand […]
Highline Public Schools CFAC announces potential needs for future school bonds
Community members who serve on the Highline Public Schools Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) met last week on Zoom to learn more about the 11 older school sites they will prioritize […]
Highline High Teacher shares behind-the-scenes info on his drone films
During the COVID pandemic, Highline High School social studies teacher Jeb Binns didn’t just binge watch reruns of “Room 222,” he became a pilot – of a drone – and […]
Online fundraiser for Highline High School Solar Project has opened
The Highline High School Environmental Club officers and student leaders of a 100kW Solar Project announced that they have opened their online fundraiser for new solar panels at the school. […]
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Progress on new Highline High School in Burien is looking great
Progress on the construction of the new Highline High School is going well, and the school district this week released new videos and photos. And yes, that is the original […]
Region’s first Maritime High School to open in Fall 2021
Maritime High School – a new regional high school focused on the maritime industry and administered by Highline Public Schools – will open at the Olympic Interim Site in Des […]
The future looks bright for new leaders of Sustainable Burien, who want to install solar panels on Highline High
Humans have been harnessing the sun’s power since as early as 7th century B.C., when experts theorize that sunlight was used to light fires via magnifying glass materials. Since then, […]
King County Councilmember Upthegrove secures $250K for pre-apprenticeship program at Highline Public Schools
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove this week secured $250,000 in funding for pre-apprenticeship programs at Highline Public Schools, laying the groundwork for young people to get into high-demand, high-paying trades […]
PHOTOS: Untypical topping-off ceremony held at new Highline High School
On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Ironworkers Local 86 held an untypical ‘topping-off ceremony’ of the final beam – complete with tree and flag – at the construction site for the […]
Tech Levy for Highline Public Schools may go on November ballot
Highline Public Schools recently announced that they are considering placing a levy on the November ballot to fund technology for students and teachers. Most needs appear to be directly related […]
VIDEO: Time lapse of Highline High construction progress; tennis courts moved to Sunnydale
Despite the strict requirements of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, construction progress is continuing at the Highline High School site, thanks to construction workers. The new school is on track […]
Construction crews at new Highline High campus adopt COVID-19 practices
From Highline Public Schools: The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop progress on Burien’s new Pirate ship – at least not for long. Construction of the new Highline High School is a […]
Work begins on new synthetic turf field at Evergreen High School
Highline Public Schools announced that work has begun at Evergreen High School to install a synthetic turf field. Work began Monday, Feb. 3, and is expected to be completed by […]
Arrgh ye Highline Pirate…wanna buy yer old purple high school locker?
As we’ve previously reported, Highline High School shut its doors at the end of the 2019 school year, and is currently being rebuilt, with an expected opening of Sept., 2021. […]
REMINDER: Highline High School ‘Logo Feedback Night’ is TONIGHT
REMINDER: Highline High School families, students and alumni are invited to come to their ‘Logo Feedback Night’ TONIGHT – Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the […]
Highline High School seeking help designing new logo for new campus
With the new Highline High School (HHS) under construction, the school is taking the opportunity to update another part of their school – their logo. The school is asking for […]
VIDEO: Watch time-lapse of new Highline High School being built
“Wow, don’t blink!” Tweeted Highline Public Schools about a new time-lapse video they released this week, showing the progress on construction of the new Highline High School in Burien. Cost […]
UPDATE: Crews install 2,300 deep pier pilings at Highline High School
Highline High School site after demolition, with drill, tall pine trees and stadium visible. Photo courtesy Highline Public Schools. UPDATE: The ol’ campus is gone, and workers have been drilling […]