The Highline Schools Foundation’s Board of Trustees this week named Fred Swanson as its new Executive Director. Swanson’s experience as an executive director for more than two decades, combined with […]
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Tony Hayes, Nancy Salguero McKay, Rose Clark named 2022 Burien ‘Citizens of the Year’
By Nicholas Johnson Anthony “Tony” Hayes, Nancy Salguero McKay and Rose B. Clark have been selected as Burien’s “Citizens of the Year” for 2022. The Burien City Council unanimously chose […]
Highline School Board selects Ivan Duran as next superintendent
The Highline School Board has named Ivan Duran as Highline Public Schools’ next superintendent, following a community engagement process that ended with a week of in-person tours, stakeholder meetings and […]
Highline School Board expected to name finalists for new Superintendent soon
The Highline School Board is reviewing candidates for a new Superintendent to replace Susan Enfield, who is leaving after 10 years of service at the end of this school year. […]
With high staff and student absence rates, Highline Public Schools announces plans for January
Since returning from winter break, Highline Public Schools has experienced high absence rates among staff and students, due to the recent spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. “We are […]
What are you looking for in Highline Public Schools’ next superintendent?
By Nicholas Johnson As Highline Public Schools kicks off its search for a new superintendent to replace Susan Enfield, the school district is asking students, families, teachers, school staff and […]
Highline Public Schools recommends closure of Southern Heights Elementary
By Nicholas Johnson This school year could be the last for Southern Heights Elementary as Highline Public Schools leaders are recommending its closure due to falling enrollment and aging facilities. […]
Voters give thumbs up to renewing Highline Public Schools’ Education Levy
With early returns in, it appears voters will renew Highline Public Schools’ Proposition No. 1 local education levy for another four years. After the first round of returns, current approval […]
Highline Pirates football team wins KingCo 2A title with 44-0 win over Interlake Friday night
Burien’s Highline High School Pirates football team beat Interlake Friday night – as the visiting team – by a score of 44-0, winning the KingCo 2A title. The Pirates end […]
Seattle Southside Chamber announces Finalists for 2021 Business Awards
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber Staff and Board of Directors […]
First day for 2021-22 school year kicks off at Highline Public Schools
Highline Public Schools kicked off the first day of the 2021-22 school year on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, with masked and socially-distanced students, teachers and staff. “As we prepare for […]
New Maritime High School will have its first day of school this Thursday, Sept. 2
Maritime High School, a new public school for students in South King County, will open its doors for the first time this Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 to its first-ever class […]
Highline School Board Director Bernie Dorsey is stepping down
After 14 years on the Highline School Board, Bernie Dorsey has resigned, as he and his wife Jill are relocating out of the area. Dorsey received accolades from school board […]
Emergency funds earmarked for Highline Public Schools Counselors
School counselor William Freeman supports students at Mount Rainier High School. Here’s one way that Highline Public Schools plans to use its one-time emergency relief funds – investing in school […]
Teachers union, Highline Public Schools agree to Mar. 11 return for some students
This Thursday, March 11, 2021 will be the first day in a school building ever for some of Highline Public Schools’ PreK and Kindergarten students. The next phase of hybrid […]
Highline Public Schools proposal to begin in-person instruction March 11 rejected by teacher’s union
Highline Public Schools proposal to begin in-person instruction on March 11 was rejected by members of the Highline Education Association (HEA), the teachers’ union on Tuesday night, Mar. 2, 2021. […]
Highline School board meetings will be held in-person starting next month
Highline Public Schools Board meetings will be held in-person starting next month, due to new safety guidelines released by Gov. Jay Inslee, the district announced. The Highline Public Schools Board […]
Highline Public Schools preparing for hybrid learning, two new education options for Fall 2021
Highline Public Schools this week said that it’s planning for a return to in-person instruction beginning March 1, and they will also be unveiling some new education options. “Our plan […]
Highline Public Schools new Virtual Academy provides online option for students
Highline Public Schools this week launched its new Highline Virtual Academy for students in 6th through 12th grades in Fall 2021. Students who thrive in independent and online learning are good candidates […]
Highline Schools Foundation selects Anne Gillingham as new Executive Director
The Board of Trustees for the Highline Schools Foundation this week announced the selection of Anne Gillingham as the new Executive Director of the Foundation. Gillingham takes the reins over […]
Highline Public Schools plans to return to some in-person instruction starting Mar. 1
Highline Public Schools is planning for a return to some limited in-person instruction beginning March 1, the district announced this week. The decision is based on state and local public […]
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 […]
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 […]
Voters approve Tech Levy for Highline Public Schools
Early election returns indicate that the Highline Public Schools technology levy will pass with a decisive 73.8 percent. While the vote count may change before the final result, with two-thirds […]
Highline Public Schools’ graduation rate continues to climb
The graduation rate for Highline Public Schools increased for the seventh straight year, the district announced this week. The overall graduation rate for the Class of 2020 is 83.8 percent. […]