PHOTOS: As construction continues, here’s what the new Highline High School...
Longing to see what the new Highline High School is looking like? Construction on the shiny new campus continues, with a projected opening of Fall 2021. Co-Principal Clint Sallee checked progress this...
View ArticleLearn about Making Birds Count at Protecting Our Watershed Series this Tues.,...
Birds are everywhere – they are agile, inspiring, mysterious, but they are also threatened, and Burien’s Environmental Science Center is offering some ways to learn and help them. As biological...
View ArticleHighline Schools Foundation now accepting scholarship applications from students
The Highline Schools Foundation this week opened its 2021 Scholarship Awards process for graduating seniors from all high schools in Highline Public Schools, and Awards will be made in late April 2021....
View ArticleThe future looks bright for new leaders of Sustainable Burien, who want to...
Humans have been harnessing the sun’s power since as early as 7th century B.C., when experts theorize that sunlight was used to light fires via magnifying glass materials. Since then, numerous new...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools’ Camp Waskowitz brings Virtual Campfire to Students
Nearly 60 high school students across Highline Public Schools found connection and inspiration around a virtual campfire on a dark December weekend in 2020. State Representative Jesse Johnson, a former...
View ArticleHi-Liners new, reimagined ‘Emma: A Pop Musical’ is created out of the (Zoom) box
When public health measures around COVID-19 forced the closure of two of its shows – Frozen Jr. and Xanadu – just weeks before their opening nights, Burien’s Hi-Liners Musical Theatre (HMT) had to...
View ArticleStudent-authored Cookbook gives back to community
What started as a class project has transformed into a delightful cookbook and fundraiser for the Highline Schools Foundation. Students in teacher Michael Dobranski’s classroom at Beverly Park...
View ArticleArts Corps offering FREE online classes in Visual & Performing Arts this winter
Join Arts Corps this winter and spring online for virtual arts classes FREE for any youth in South King County: Visual Arts Grades K-2 & 3-5 Mondays/Wednesday 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Performing Arts...
View ArticleWest Seattle Baseball opens registration for 2021 Spring Season
Registration is officially open for the West Seattle Baseball Spring Season: Be a part of the 60-year tradition in West Seattle. We welcome boys and girls ages 4-18. Please visit...
View ArticleBurien’s Environmental Science Center’s ‘Virtual Moonlight Beach Walks’ start...
Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s ‘Virtual Moonlight Beach Walks’ start TONIGHT – Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, from 8:30 – 9 p.m. They will be held online, and will also be held on Saturday, Feb. 6 and...
View ArticleDAYNA’S DOSE: COVID-19 – Hold tight, the end of the pandemic is in sight
By Dayna Mason In my article from March 17, 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, I wrote that the top two causes of death in the United States in 2017 were heart disease and cancer. That is still...
View ArticleRegion’s first Maritime High School to open in Fall 2021
Maritime High School – a new regional high school focused on the maritime industry and administered by Highline Public Schools – will open at the Olympic Interim Site in Des Moines in September, 2021....
View ArticleHighline Public Schools plans to return to some in-person instruction...
Highline Public Schools is planning for a return to some limited in-person instruction beginning March 1, the district announced this week. The decision is based on state and local public health...
View ArticleVIDEO/PHOTOS: Progress on new Highline High School in Burien is looking great
Progress on the construction of the new Highline High School is going well, and the school district this week released new videos and photos. And yes, that is the original terracotta from the old...
View ArticleBECU Foundation accepting applications for annual scholarship program
The BECU Foundation announced this week that it is currently accepting applications from student members for its annual scholarship program. This year, the BECU Foundation is recognizing and awarding...
View ArticleEnvironmental Science Center’s Heroes for Nature Gala will be Saturday, Mar. 13
Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s Heroes for Nature Gala will be held on Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021. Have a good night for a good cause! Come one, come all to our annual fundraiser, benefiting local...
View ArticleHighline Schools Foundation selects Anne Gillingham as new Executive Director
The Board of Trustees for the Highline Schools Foundation this week announced the selection of Anne Gillingham as the new Executive Director of the Foundation. Gillingham takes the reins over from Anne...
View ArticleApplications for Seattle Christian School now open – apply now for Grades K-12
SPONSORED: Seattle Christian School – Apply Now for Grades K-12 At Seattle Christian School, we are committed to developing the heart and gifts of each student. While some things might look different...
View ArticleOnline fundraiser for Highline High School Solar Project has opened
The Highline High School Environmental Club officers and student leaders of a 100kW Solar Project announced that they have opened their online fundraiser for new solar panels at the school. As we...
View Article‘Pathways to Tech Careers Event for Youth’ is this Thursday, Jan. 28
Job Launch: Pathways to Tech Careers Event for Youth ages 16-24 will be held this Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, from 3 – 5 p.m. This is a free Zoom virtual event for youth ages 16-24 to learn about pathways...
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