Highline Headlines - May 22

There will be no school for all grades on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day and no school for all grades on Tuesday, May 26, which was an emergency make-up day that was not needed. Enjoy your four-day weekend and we will see you on Wednesday, May 27.  

Please take 10 to 20 minutes to complete our Family Engagement Survey, open now through June 1. Your feedback helps us improve how we partner with you and support your student. 

In the latest episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran talks with White Center community leader and Evergreen alum Pat Thompson. Pat shares stories about growing up in White Center, supporting local youth through the YES Foundation and why Highline schools and staff continue to make a difference for students and families. 

We look forward to celebrating our graduates this year! Most ceremonies will be at ShoWare Center and the Highline Performing Arts Center. Please read tips and reminders about each graduation and venue. Learn about tickets, transportation, parking and arrival information for your graduation location to help your graduation day go smoothly. 

Make sure your students are ready to play! To join a team, students need to be registered and cleared before the first day of practice. Many sports hold tryouts right away — so don’t wait. Registration is through FinalForms, our online system for athletic paperwork, including physicals. Learn about middle school and high school sports seasons and how to register. 

The Highline Schools Foundation announced that 33 scholarships, totaling $325,750, have been awarded to graduating seniors across Highline Public Schools. Sixteen Scholar Athlete awards will be added in the coming weeks. 

🎨 Celebrate Student Creativity at Glacier & MRHS 

• Families and community members are invited to Glacier Middle School’s 3rd Annual Art Show & Silent Auction on Thursday, May 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy student artwork, connect with the school community and support Glacier students and families. Artwork will be available to purchase, and funds raised will directly benefit Glacier students and their families. 

• Grab your best New Orleans-inspired outfit for an unforgettable evening of music, art, food, and community at Mount Rainier High School for this year’s Art Fest on Friday, June 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m. This free event supports MRHS music and art students and includes an option to RSVP to reserve a meal.   

You are welcome to join the Highline School Board and superintendent at a school board meeting. All school board meetings are held at the Central Office, 15675 Ambaum Boulevard SW in Burien, typically every other Wednesday, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 3. All regular board business meetings, work sessions and public hearings are public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.  

School meals are available to all students at no cost this school year. Check out school menus online every Friday (that’s today!) for the following week.

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Highline Schools Foundation awards $325,750 in scholarships to 33 graduating seniors 
Features Highline Public Schools students  

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Highline High Pirates athletes compete at KingCo track and field championships 
Mentions Highline High School student athletes 

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Highline Public Schools honors nurse Roberta Bilic with first DAISY Award
Features Highline Nurse, Roberta Bilic

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Highline High School Drill Team celebrates historic season, national third place finish 
Mentions Highline High School drill team and coach Helena Caldwell