This week's Highline Headlines include information about the first day of preschool, the capital tech levy, attendance resources and more. 

Being at school every day gives your child more opportunities to learn, build friendships, feel connected, and prepare for the future. Even missing just two days a month can add up over time and make it harder for students to keep up

Highline's technology levy would resume local funding for the technology students, staff and schools use every day. Because state funding does not fully cover school technology costs, the levy will fund basic internet, cybersecurity, infrastructure, staff professional development, devices and technical support systems.   

The Highline Schools Foundations is hosting their 2026 Burien Brat Trot, a community fun run for all ages. The route runs along 152nd through downtown Burien and surrounding neighborhood streets and ends with an all-ages block party.

The Highline online store is now open, offering a variety of logo apparel including t-shirts, jackets, hoodies, and more. Gear up to represent Highline with pride – but hurry, the store closes Friday, Sept 25

There will be no school on Monday, September 7. Read more headlines including the first day recap, attendance awareness, online verification and more. 

The school construction bond would fund neighborhood school improvements and districtwide safety and health upgrades. The bond would fund projects to replace aging schools, improve safety and accessibility, address health-related building needs and update learning environments for students and staff.

Being at school every day gives your child more opportunities to learn, build friendships, feel connected, and prepare for the future. Even missing just two days a month can add up over time and make it harder for students to keep up

Superintendent Ivan Duran welcomes students and families back to school. "As we begin the 2026-27 school year, I want every family to hear this clearly: You and your children are welcome and belong in Highline." 

From first-day nerves to big smiles and joyful reunions, our schools came alive as students, educators and families kicked off the 2026-27 school year together.