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This week's Highline Headlines include information about the first day of preschool, the capital tech levy, attendance resources and more. 

Being at school every day gives your child more opportunities to learn, build friendships, feel connected, and prepare for the future. Even missing just two days a month can add up over time and make it harder for students to keep up

Highline's technology levy would resume local funding for the technology students, staff and schools use every day. Because state funding does not fully cover school technology costs, the levy will fund basic internet, cybersecurity, infrastructure, staff professional development, devices and technical support systems.   

The Highline Schools Foundations is hosting their 2026 Burien Brat Trot, a community fun run for all ages. The route runs along 152nd through downtown Burien and surrounding neighborhood streets and ends with an all-ages block party.

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, Sept 25

There will be no school on Monday, September 7. Read more headlines including the first day recap, attendance awareness, online verification and more. 

Highline families are invited to attend one of four Waskowitz Outdoor School Family Information Nights this September.  These evenings are for families who want to learn more about the 5th Grade Outdoor School experience and High School Leadership Program.

The school construction bond would fund neighborhood school improvements and districtwide safety and health upgrades. The bond would fund projects to replace aging schools, improve safety and accessibility, address health-related building needs and update learning environments for students and staff.

Being at school every day gives your child more opportunities to learn, build friendships, feel connected, and prepare for the future. Even missing just two days a month can add up over time and make it harder for students to keep up

Superintendent Ivan Duran welcomes students and families back to school. "As we begin the 2026-27 school year, I want every family to hear this clearly: You and your children are welcome and belong in Highline." 

From first-day nerves to big smiles and joyful reunions, our schools came alive as students, educators and families kicked off the 2026-27 school year together.

Families and students can now log in to ParentVUE or StudentVUE to view student schedules, teacher assignments and class information.

As students return to school, everyone has a role in helping them get to and from school safely. Whether your student rides the bus, walks to school or a bus stop, or travels by car with a family member, a few important safety reminders can help make the start of the school year smoother and safer for everyone.

The start of school is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a fresh chapter filled with new routines, friendships and opportunities to grow. Our back-to-school checklist is here to help you and your student ease into the year with confidence.

The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to submit a letter to the Port of Seattle calling for stronger protections and greater investment in schools and communities affected by plans to expand Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

ParentSquare has made it easier to stay connected. Tap the bell icon to view recent posts, messages, alerts and events across your schools, with unread notifications clearly marked. Make sure notifications are enabled in ParentSquare and your phone settings.

This summer, Highline updated how staff contact information is shared online to better protect the privacy and security of our staff. We removed the public staff directory from our district and school websites. Families can continue to find and contact staff through ParentSquare. 

We are looking for Highline family members to join the Superintendent's Family Action Committee (FAC) for the 2026-28 school years. The FAC strengthens the connection between families and Highline Public Schools by providing feedback on policies, informing family engagement, and keeping Highline accountable for its strategic plan goals.

Meet Ana and Valeria, two seniors whose stories show how opportunity, support and persistence help students step into their future with purpose.  

Jump Start is August 19- 21. This free program is open to all incoming students who are registered for kindergarten at a Highline elementary school and helps students and their families prepare for school.

Highline voters will consider a school construction bond and capital technology levy on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The measures would fund school facility and technology needs for students across Highline Public Schools. 

This Pride Month, we're highlighting students and staff who help create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued and supported. Across Highline that looks different from school to school.

A message from Superintendent Ivan Duran. "As we wrap up another school year, I hope you'll take a moment to reflect on the memories that will stay with your family long after summer begins." 

End-of-year elementary report cards are now available in ParentVUE. We encourage families to review their child’s standards-based progress in the Report Card section. During this transition, report cards will also remain in Documents. Contact your school for ParentVUE activation help.

This summer, Highline will begin moving student files from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive.This is part of Highline's move to Microsoft tools for students. Students will begin using more Microsoft tools in the fall. Most families do not need to take action right now