Know someone interested in working at Highline Public Schools? Invite them to our in-person job fair on Saturday, February 8, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Puget Sound Skills Center.

At Highline Public Schools, we are committed to transforming our district to ensure every student experiences true belonging and academic success within their neighborhood school. By integrating services and resources, our inclusion model supports diverse learning needs while fostering belonging. With a phased cohort approach, we expand these practices, celebrate milestones like unified sports, and improve academic outcomes. Join us in advancing inclusion for every student.

In an op-ed in The Seattle Times, Highline Superintendent Ivan Duran and Clover Park Superintendent Ron Banner urge lawmakers to address Washington’s K-12 education funding crisis.

Innovation, inclusion, and opportunity are thriving in Highline schools, thanks to nearly $95,000 in grants awarded by the Highline Schools Foundation this year. This funding empowers educators to enhance learning through initiatives like outdoor history trips, eSports programs, and inclusive track meets.

We are redesigning our middle and high schools to better support every student. Through listening sessions and pilot programs, we are focusing on real-world relevance and instructional rigor. Learn how each high school is taking steps to make learning more meaningful and engaging.

Synergy Mail, a messaging system connected to ParentVUE, will be retired after December 2024. Starting January 2025, all family communication will take place through ParentSquare.  

Teachers at our secondary schools have created detailed course syllabi to support student learning. Each syllabus outlines course expectations, content descriptions, and the academic standards students will master by the end of the term. Access the course syllabi directory, organized by school, subject and then teacher name.  

We are strengthening literacy instruction across Highline through standards-based, culturally responsive practices rooted in the science of reading. From foundational skills in elementary classrooms to engaged reading and vocabulary in secondary schools, we are preparing students for academic success and lifelong learning. Learn how collaboration and professional development are driving this work.