REMINDER: No school for Highline Public School students this Friday, Oct. 9
REMINDER: There is no school for Highline Public School students this Friday, Oct. 9. The district says that the day will instead serve as a statewide training day for teachers. “We’ll look forward to...
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‘Kids Night In’ Pajama Parties at Burien Community Center start this Friday
It’s time for a Pajama Party at the Burien Community Center – drop your kids off in their pajamas for an evening of fun while you have a night on the town! Each month is themed with crafts, physical...
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Memorial for Kenney Bui will be Fri. & Sat.; online fundraiser set
Buddhist memorial rites will be held this Friday and Saturday for Kenney Bui, the TEC/Evergreen High School senior who died Monday as the result of head injuries suffered during a football game at...
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Recent ‘Speed Networking’ event big success for Highline students
Story by Pam Fernald Photos by Pam Fernald, Michelle Thomassian & Julie Burr Recently I participated in a ‘Speed Networking’ event for 60 Highline School District 10th, 11th and 12th grade...
View ArticleHighline Schools announces Capital Facilities Advisory Committee members
Highline Public Schools conducted a lottery drawing on Oct. 7 to fill 25 at-large positions for the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). The public event, presided over by Board President...
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Author of ‘Diego the Chihuahua’ series will be at Page 2 Books this Saturday
G.H. Prichard, Author of the ““Diego the Chihuahua” series, will be at Advertiser Page 2 Books this Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. Author G.H. Prichard is back, and so is Diego the Chihuahua, in new...
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Highline Public Schools invites community to share thoughts
Highline Public Schools is launching a new way for the community to share what is on their minds – “ThoughtExchange” which is an online, two-way conversation. Community members are invited to share...
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Due to football player’s tragic death, Evergreen changes football schedule
Kenney Bui Highline Public Schools announced on Monday (Oct. 12) that due to the tragic Oct. 5 death of Kenney Bui, TEC/Evergreen High has revised its remaining football schedule: Friday, Oct. 16 vs....
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Highline Schools Foundation’s Oktoberfest will be this Friday, Oct. 16
Enjoy a merry German Beer Hall atmosphere with friends dressed to the nines in their Lederhosen (you can wear your jeans!) at the Highline Schools Foundation’s Oktoberfest this Friday, Oct. 16. Doors...
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Barre the Sugar Cravings!
Barre the Sugar Cravings! Is it that time of year again? Afraid to bring the Halloween candy into the house because you know your cravings will send you on an irresistible binge…or two? Well your...
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Burien’s Dia De Los Muertos / Day Of The Dead Celebration will be Oct. 30
Burien’s Dia De Los Muertos / Day Of The Dead Celebration will be on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Community Center. This is a new, FREE event celebrating a wonderful hispanic celebration. WHEN: Friday, Oct....
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FREE ‘Moonlight Beach Walks’ coming to Seahurst Park starting Nov. 22
Burien’s Environmental Science Center will be holding Moonlight Beach Walks at Seahurst Park on Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Jan 9, from 8 – 10 p.m. These are all FREE events, but registration is required....
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Advertiser Highline Athletic Club introducing new BARRE program
Advertise Highline Athletic Club is starting a BARRE program: Ginny Siebel will be heading up the program. Barre classes use a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like yoga...
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VIDEO/AUDIO: Spear vs Burdine in our Highline School Board Candidate Forum
http://www.b-townblog.com/wp-content/images/HighlineSchoolBoardCandidateForum15.mp3 Click the ‘Play’ button to hear raw audio. As a bonus to our final 2015 Candidate Forum held Tuesday night, Oct. 13,...
View ArticleREMINDER: Talk with Highline School Board’s Angelica Alvarez TONIGHT
REMINDER: School Board Member Angelica Alvarez will be hosting a community conversation TONIGHT – Monday, Oct. 19 – from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Shorewood Room of the Burien Community Center. The...
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PHOTOS BY ISABEL: Lady Pirates beat Tyee Totems
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is another from our youngest-ever Contributor – 11-year old Isabel Herbruger – who has been submitting stories and photos as part of her effort to earn a Girl...
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Highline School Board member Angelica Alvarez involved in car accident
A Community Conversation with School Board Member Angelica Alvarez scheduled for Monday night had to be unexpectedly cancelled after she was involved in a car accident. Alvarez’s car was rear-ended by...
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City Council supports school financing, rejects minimum wage support
by Jack Mayne The Burien City Council spent a long time honing and refashioning its goals for dealing with the local, state and federal governments, seeking a federal increase in its minimum wage, but...
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Service Trip shapes student’s global view; dump visit a moving experience
Advertiser Kennedy Catholic High School pursues numerous service learning experiences through the year – read on to learn more about the dramatic impact of a recent journey to Guatemala on student’s...
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Matt Griffin YMCA seeking Artistic Teens & Preteens for new Art installment
Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA recently received a grant from 4Culture to create a community-themed art installment, which will be displayed in the Charlie LaBenz Youth Development Center at the Y. The...
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