This week's Highline Headlines include information about the family engagement survey, the upcoming 4-day weekend, preparing for students on Microsoft, graduation and more. 

As inclusive classrooms expand into more secondary schools next year, we continue strengthening belonging, access and meaningful participation for learners of all abilities. Across our schools, staff show a daily commitment to ensuring every student is seen, supported and included.

Highline is the first school district in Washington state to partner with the DAISY Foundation to recognize school nurses through the DAISY Award program. Highline is also one of ten school districts in the country to launch the program.

Highline is preparing students for the future they choose. One way we do this is by helping students build the digital skills and habits they may use in college, training programs and future careers. Highline is continuing a districtwide transition to Microsoft. Staff have been learning and using Microsoft tools since fall 2024. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, students will use Microsoft 365 tools more regularly for classwork. 

This week's Highline Headlines include information about student sharing wellness through film, access issues on Canvas, the Promise podcast, a reminder about Kindergarten Welcome event and more. 

We want to hear from Highline families! Please take 10 to 20 minutes to complete our Family Engagement Survey, open now through June 1.

More than 200 local students and families explored college, career and training opportunities during CollegeCon, an annual Highline Public Schools event designed to help students plan for life after high school. 

At Highline High School, students are learning more than content. They are learning who they are. In this episode, teacher Jesus Torres Munoz sits down with Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran and shares how he connects culture, identity and rigorous learning, and what he hopes students carry with them after they leave Highline. 

Six schools in Highline Public Schools are earning state recognition for student growth or academic achievement in the 2024-25 school year.  
 

As part of May Student Wellness Month, students at Innovation Heights Academy (IHA) are using film and storytelling to explore mental health, coping skills, and substance use prevention—then share their messages with peers across the district.