Classrooms turned into career hubs during Chinook Middle School’s 7th-Grade Career Expo. Representatives from the FAA, Port of Seattle, City of Burien, and more shared what it’s like to work in their industries.

Highline Schools Foundation is investing in the future of our students. Forty-two graduating seniors across Highline received scholarships totaling $349,750. 

We want to hear from you! Please take 10 to 20 minutes to complete our Family Engagement Survey, open now through May 30.

Highline teachers do more than teach—they build trust, spark learning and help students believe in themselves. This week, we honor all Highline educators and extend a heartfelt thank you for bringing our promise to life each day—in every school, every classroom and every lesson.  

Step into the Chinook Middle School library and discover a vibrant hub of curiosity and connection. At the heart is librarian Josi Hodge, whose passion for reading drives a bold vision for literacy. Students tell the story best. See how the Chinook library is shaping how students read and grow.

Spring brings warmer weather but also seasonal allergies and colds. Knowing when to keep your child home — and when they’re okay to attend — helps protect learning time. Missing just two days a month adds up! Whether excused or unexcused, absences can impact progress. 

ParentVUE and ParentSquare are two important tools families can use to support their student’s success in school. Each one has a different purpose—and both are helpful

We are launching the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) on April 14 to ensure clear, consistent safety communication. SRP outlines five actions—Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter—and replaces vague terms with precise steps. Families will receive timely updates and instructions through email, text, phone, or app.

We are launching the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) on April 14 to improve school safety and emergency communication. The SRP includes five clear actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Watch the student training video to learn how we respond in each situation.