🎓 Thank You, Highline Voters!
With 63.37% voting in favor, as of November 14, our Highline Education Levy is passing with overwhelming community support. Thank you, Highline Voters! The levy continues local funding that supports school and classroom staff, student safety, and educational programs and services not fully funded by the state. Election results continue to be updated by King County Elections until they are certified on November 25.
🗣️ 10 Questions to Ask at Student Conferences
Student conferences offer a chance to understand your child’s progress and build a strong connection with their teacher. We share 10 helpful questions to guide your conversation so you leave with a clearer picture and ways to support learning at home.
🍂 Conference Days and Holiday Breaks
Student conferences will take place November 24-26 (dates vary by school). There is no school for grades PreK-5 on November 24-25 and no school for all grades on November 26. Schools are closed November 27-28 for Thanksgiving break. Winter break runs from December 22 through January 2. Students return on January 5, 2026. View the online calendar.
🤝 How Educators Are Strengthening Inclusive Learning
Highline educators stepped away from their daily routine to focus on what matters most: helping every student feel valued, supported and fully included. On November 3, teachers, paraeducators and school leaders spent the day learning together about what students need to be successful in their learning together.
💵 Budget Work Continues for 2026–27
Work continues to prepare a balanced budget for the 2026–27 school year. As shared in October, Highline will need to reduce spending by $8 million. Department leaders are reviewing budgets, and districtwide efficiencies and community input will guide decisions. Updates will be shared at School Board meetings and Highline Headlines.
🛎️ High-Tech Hello: Keeping Schools Safe and Welcoming
We are standardizing visitor check-in procedures across all Highline schools to support safety and belonging. All visitors are now consistently verified via intercom and must sign in and wear a badge. Families can help by not holding doors open. Read more about this update.
🍏 What’s Cooking Next Week for School Meals
Next week, we look forward to Turkey Gravy on the elementary lunch menu. School meals are available to all students at no cost this school year. Check out the interactive menu platform My School Menus where you can view nutrition details, check for allergens and more.
👕Shop Highline Merch
The Highline online store is now open, offering a variety of logo apparel including t-shirts, jackets, hoodies, and more. Gear up to represent Highline with pride – but hurry, the store closes Friday, November 21.
Highline in the News
KING 5
High school students get hands-on healthcare experience at Washington hospital
Quotes Tyee High School student Lilianna
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Hands-On Health Care: High School Students Explore Careers at St. Anne Hospital
Quotes Tyee High School student Lilianna
B-Town Blog
Voters approve Oman Public High School levy with 60% support
Quotes Superintendent Ivan Duran
Note: The levy is passing by 63.37% as of November 13.