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Across Highline, Culture & Climate Teams help schools create welcoming environments, reinforce positive behavior and respond early when students need support. Nearly all schools now hold regular team meetings, using attendance and behavior data to guide decisions and strengthen consistent support systems for students. 

CollegeCon brings students and families together to explore college, career training and other paths after high school. This free event is open to students in grades 7–12 and their families.

We are celebrating Language Access Month in Highline Public Schools by recognizing the many languages our families speak and our commitment to clear, inclusive communication. In 2024–25, we supported more than 2,400 interpretation requests, 5,000 on-demand calls, and translations that help families stay connected and engaged.

Highline Public Schools 11th‑grade students recently spent the day exploring their next steps after graduation during FutureU, a hands‑on college and career exploration experience held at Green River College.

Families and students can choose how they want to receive school messages whether that is by text, email or app notification. If texting works best for your family, you can choose that option. When text is turned on, messages from a teacher, coach, or school can come through like a regular text message on your phone. You can read it and reply right from your phone, just like you normally would.

Since fall 2024 staff have been intentionally learning and using Microsoft tools, and preparing for a full shift, including classroom use in 2026-27.

Across Highline, people make a difference every day in ways big and small. The 2026 Gold Star Awards recognize educators, staff, volunteers and alumni whose care, commitment and service help bring the Highline Promise to life. Presented by the Highline Schools Foundation, the awards honor people whose work makes a lasting difference for students, schools and the broader community.

In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Savannah joins Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran to share her family’s story, her connection to Highline and what gives her hope for the future. 

We’re in the final year of our strategic plan and beginning the next phase of this work. This update shares what we heard from students, families, staff and community members—and how that feedback is shaping what comes next. Take a look at the key themes and what to expect this spring.

Elementary report cards for Trimester Two are now accessible online through ParentVUE for most schools. 

Last week, the Legislature finalized the 2026 supplemental budget. It included some relief for public schools, including an exemption from the new sales tax on services, but it still falls short of covering the real cost of running schools. We are reviewing how statewide education cuts, including Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, may affect Highline. See what changed in the state budget for schools. 

Evergreen High School and Tyee High School are redefining what high school can feel like. Students are learning in spaces designed to support how they collaborate, connect and prepare for the future they choose.  

We are supporting students districtwide as they build strong reading, writing, and language skills. Elementary teams are strengthening foundational literacy, multilingual learners receive targeted language development, and secondary students deepen reading, discussion, and analytical skills. Read how we are helping every student grow as a reader, writer, and communicator.

Elementary Trimester 2 report cards will be available in ParentVUE on March 20, 2026.

Education Support Professionals Week, March 9-13, is an opportunity to recognize the important roles these staff members play in the lives of students and families. Every day across Highline Public Schools, education support professionals help students feel welcomed, supported and ready to learn.

Juniors, join us on April 1 for FutureU at Green River College! This event is designed for students to explore various options for life after high school. Explore a world of opportunities waiting for you beyond graduation.

In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran sits down with Tyee High School ninth graders Susana Mercado Herrera and Mohamed Aided, who both have spent their entire school careers in Highline. This episode was also recorded on site at the new Tyee High School, made possible by voter support of the 2022 bond.

We are exploring a renewal of a capital technology levy as a continued source of local funding. This update was shared at the School Board meeting on Wednesday, March 4.

Now is the time to enroll them in kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year! Enrolling early allows schools to connect with families sooner, ensuring students have access to free kindergarten welcome events and readiness programs that help them start strong. 

We will reduce our budget by $8 million for the 2026-27 school year due to continued underfunding and rising costs. This week, Superintendent Ivan Duran announced the elimination of 31.5 central office positions, including unfilled vacancies and roles affected through layoffs or reassignments. 

Winter weather may force a change in the normal school schedule, even for students who attend virtual programs. We want you to be prepared and know where to get information.

In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran sits down with former Highline Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield for a conversation rooted in leadership, gratitude and service to students.

Inclusion means every student learns and belongs with peers, supported in the least restrictive environment. On January 15, educators gathered for our Staff Inclusion Series to learn about neurodiversity and identify strategies for better support and family partnership.