Welcome to Kindergarten
Welcome to Cedarhurst, new Bear! We can't wait for you to embark on your learning journey with us.
Join us at our Beary Great to Meet You Kindergarten Welcome Event!
Join us at our Cedarhurst welcome event on May 29, 2025 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join Us at Our District Welcome to Kindergarten Event
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun and informative Welcome to Kindergarten district-wide event. Drop in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to explore school readiness, meals, transportation, dual language programs and more.
Bonus fun for kids: Kids can enjoy a fun school bus ride experience—perfect for first-time riders!
Special breakout sessions will also be offered during the event for families interested in diving deeper into specific topics:
- Special Education & Inclusion – 10:00 a.m.
- Kindergarten Readiness – 12:00 p.m.
When: Saturday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Puget Sound Skills Center: 18010 8th Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148
Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Join us for Jump Start:
Jump Start is Wednesday, August 20 to Friday, August 22, 2025.
8:45 -11:45 a.m.
Jump Start helps incoming kindergarten students and their parents be ready to start school. This program is free and open to all incoming students who are registered for kindergarten at a Highline elementary school.
Jump Start helps children familiarize themselves with their new school, kindergarten teacher, classmates, and daily schedule before school starts in September.
During Jump Start, each school hosts a family meeting to learn about the school, meet teachers, and find out how to support your child’s learning.
Check out our readiness guides
New Student FAQs
- What time does school start?
- What school supplies do I need?
- What do I need to know about the bus?
- My child will be walking to school. What's the safest route?
- What are school meals like?
- When is the first day of school?
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DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP!
Download the ParentVUE mobile app to see grades, attendance, assignments and more. ParentVUE lets parents and guardians view their child’s assignments, grades and attendance, message teachers and review student information. You will be able to see records for all your children at any Highline school with a single login. You can also send messages in your own language, and they will be automatically translated.