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DAYNA’S DOSE: Racial injustice: It’s time for accountability and appreciation
By Dayna Mason I’m white. I have black friends. We talk about the same things all friends talk about, relationships, children, goals, etc. We’ve never talked about racism. Until now. This week I have...
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King County Library System begins phased path to reopening
Photo of Burien Library courtesy Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc. Effective Monday, June 8, the King County Library System (KCLS) will advance to Phase 1.5 in its multiphase plan to reopen libraries after a...
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Highline High School Alumni Foundation announces 2020 scholarship recipients
The Highline High School Alumni Foundation recently announced its 2020 scholarship recipients. A scholarship reception normally would be held to meet the students and award these scholarships at the...
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It’s unlikely Highline Public Schools will reopen in Sept. with all students...
On Friday, June 12, 2020, Highline Public School Superintendent Susan Enfield posted an update on fall school planning, stating that “it is unlikely that Highline will be able to open our schools in...
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Highline Public Schools FREE Summer Meal Service begins Monday, June 22
Highline Public Schools’ FREE Summer Meal Service will begin this coming Monday, June 22, 2020. Grab-n-go meals will continue to be FREE to all students and children 18 years and younger. Registration...
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St. Bernadette School offers strong and diverse academic option for...
SPONSORED: If you are seeking educational alternatives for your children, St. Bernadette Catholic School would like to share a few reasons so many families choose to become part of their “St....
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Tech Levy for Highline Public Schools may go on November ballot
Highline Public Schools recently announced that they are considering placing a levy on the November ballot to fund technology for students and teachers. Most needs appear to be directly related to the...
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DAYNA’S DOSE: Humane Communication: How to have more productive conversations
By Dayna Mason Much of what passes as conversation today is simply monologue. We may take turns talking, but no one is actually listening. I say what I want to say and while you’re talking, instead of...
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Highline Public Schools seeking feedback on school reopenings via July 1...
Highline Public Schools will be holding three ‘Family Input Webinars’ with Superintendent Susan Enfield on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, to learn more and give input on their draft plan to return to school...
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Burien City Council, staff say ‘Congratulations Class of 2020!’
SPONSORED: From the City of Burien: “Congratulations Class of 2020! “It’s been a demanding year, but you met the challenge. “We are so proud of you!!”
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McMicken Heights recognized for continuous improvement for Black Students
Congratulations to the administration, staff and community of McMicken Heights Elementary School for being recognized by The Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) for continuous improvement for...
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Highline School Board to vote next week on placing Tech Levy on Nov. 3 ballot
The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors is considering placing a Tech Levy on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot to fund technology for students and teachers, and will vote on it at their July 8 meeting....
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Highline Tutoring and Testing Center offers Summer Program
SPONSORED: Highline Tutoring and Testing Center Offers Summer Program Let’s face it, families with school aged children all throughout our nation were thrown a curveball with the outbreak of Covid-19...
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Applicants sought for Success Foundation’s Workforce Discovery Lab this summer
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Success Foundation, in partnership with the Seattle...
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Highline School Board votes to place Tech Levy on Nov. 3 ballot
At its Wednesday night meeting, the Highline School Board School Board voted to place a ‘Tech Levy’ on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot. “All students need access to technology to learn and be prepared for...
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DAYNA’S DOSE: Good riddance to the handshake
By Dayna Mason I’ve never enjoyed shaking hands and I hope after the pandemic is over it doesn’t make a comeback. The handshake is an often disingenuous and oddly intimate gesture for an initial...
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PHOTOS: Untypical topping-off ceremony held at new Highline High School
On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Ironworkers Local 86 held an untypical ‘topping-off ceremony’ of the final beam – complete with tree and flag – at the construction site for the new Highline High School in...
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Register now for the 2020 ‘Virtual’ Burien Brat Trot fundraiser on Sunday,...
The 2020 ‘Virtual’ Burien Brat Trot fundraiser event will be Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, and registration is open with new, lower prices. This year, due to COVID-19, organizers have taken the run virtual....
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Highline Public Schools will start 2020-21 school year using distance learning
Highline Public Schools announced on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, that it will start the 2020-21 school year using distance learning. The news was shared via a message sent out to families from...
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Donations needed for Three Tree Point’s Youth Cabin
Help is needed for Three Tree Point’s Youth Cabin, which fosters, stimulates and furthers educational, social and recreational activities among the youth of our community. Here’s more info from the...
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