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New Maritime High School will have its first day of school this Thursday,...
Maritime High School, a new public school for students in South King County, will open its doors for the first time this Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 to its first-ever class of ninth graders. The school –...
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First day for 2021-22 school year kicks off at Highline Public Schools
Highline Public Schools kicked off the first day of the 2021-22 school year on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, with masked and socially-distanced students, teachers and staff. “As we prepare for students to...
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Free online neurographic art doodling class this Sunday will ‘bring the...
This Sunday’s FREE art class hosted by the Burien Arts Association will “bring the inside out” with neurographic art doodling taught by JR Salter. At this free workshop. participants will explore the...
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Learn how to paint a spider at Sunday’s FREE online art class
Learn the steps to painting a spider at this Sunday’s online FREE art class hosted by the Burien Arts Association. The free art class will be held online this Sunday, Sept. 19, from 3-4 p.m. “Join us...
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Clement – an exchange student from France – seeking Host Family in Burien area
Say bonjour to Clement from France, who is seeking a Host Family in the Burien area: https://my.yfu.org/files/shared/2020/6/ITbp92681286zWpD.mp3 Excited to follow in his dad’s footsteps, Clement is...
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Highline Public Schools seeking to fill open seats on its Capital Facilities...
Highline Public Schools this week announced that it has some open seats on its community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). In Sept. 2015, Highline convened the CFAC to “develop...
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Highline Public Schools students will receive school meals at no cost this year
Free breakfast, free lunch, full bellies – during the 2021-22 school year, all enrolled Highline Public Schools students can participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no cost, thanks to...
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Hi-Liners Musical Theatre’s fall classes start this week
Feeling like you need a change of scenery? Take a class with Burien’s Hi-Liners Musical Theatre! “From tap dance to improvisation, we have something for all ages,” organizers said. At this time, all...
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Highline High School Grand Opening events have been postponed
Highline Public Schools announced this week that they are postponing the Highline High School Community Grand Opening and Alumni Reception events planned for October 21 and 22, 2021. Instead,...
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Just in time for Halloween, learn how to paint a ghost during Sunday online...
It’s the start of October and the Burien Arts Association is gearing up for some spooky surprises! At this Sunday’s (Oct. 3, 2021) online art class, participants will be learning how to paint a ghost...
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After 46 years working for Highline Public Schools, 1969 grad Rod Sheffer is...
Executive Director of Capital Planning & Construction Rod Sheffer stands in front of the newly completed Highline High School, July 2021. Photo courtesy Highline Public Schools. After 46 years...
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Learn about Highline Education Levy Renewal at online Town Hall Tues., Oct. 5
Highline Public Schools will be holding a virtual Town Hall via Zoom for information about Prop. 1, the Highline Education Levy Renewal, this Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Staff, families and...
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Kennedy Catholic High School holding Fall Open House on Wed., Oct. 20
SPONSORED: Kennedy Catholic High School will be holding their Fall Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. “See all that our school has to offer, and find out firsthand why Kennedy...
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Highline Pirates football team takes home ‘Purple Cup’ with 51-6 win over Foster
The Highline High School Pirates football team took home the first-ever “Purple Cup” after defeating rivals the Foster High Bulldogs 51-6 last Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The “Purple Cup” is new this year,...
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Learn jack-o-lantern painting at Free Sunday class
For this Sunday’s FREE online class hosted by the Burien Arts Association, participants will be using tempera paints to paint jack-o-lanterns on paper. Join up as Naomi Benson of Gnome Grown Arts talks...
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Highline High Alumni Foundation’s annual Golf Day raises $8,887 for local...
The Highline High School Alumni Foundation held its annual Golf Day on Aug. 20, 2021 at Auburn Golf Course, and around 130 golfers participated, raising $8,887 for college scholarships for HHS seniors....
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Self-guided tours of new Highline High School available this Friday & Saturday
While grand opening events have been postponed, all are invited to register for limited-capacity, self-guided tours of the brand new Highline High School on Oct. 22 and 23, 2021. Read on to get details...
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Highline Public Schools seeking renewal of Prop. 1 levy to continue funding...
SPONSORED: “School funding for nurses more important than ever” Highline Public Schools is seeking renewal of Prop. 1 on Nov. 2 to continue funding for critical staff, student supports and student...
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Angelica Alvarez is running for Highline School Board, Position No. 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: I am Angelica Alvarez and I am seeking...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools Music Material Adoption Process seeking help from...
Highline Public Schools is updating its music instructional materials, and its Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) is asking the community to be part of the process. “Join an adoption committee of...
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