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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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