As you know, our state revenue is tied to our enrollment. After years of steady growth, Highline’s enrollment numbers were unexpectedly low this year, and we anticipate the loss of another 500 students next year.
Superintendent's All-staff Messages
Dr. Susan Enfield communicates with staff periodically and those messages are archived here.
As many of you know it is Education Support Professionals Week, which provides us the opportunity to publicly thank our valuable Highline team members who often work behind the scenes to ensure that students and staff have what they need to succeed.
Thank you all for your flexibility and patience during our snow closures and delays. We recognize that these decisions can have a major impact on our students, staff and families, however, we will always put safety first.
You have probably heard conflicting messages lately about McCleary and state education funding — from “We fixed it!” to “Brace for massive budget cuts and layoffs.” You may be wondering what the real budget picture is for Highline.
I want to bring you up to speed.
Today marks the beginning of our annual Employee Giving Campaign, which benefits the United Way and the Highline Schools Foundation.
Today marks the beginning of our annual Employee Giving Campaign, which benefits the United Way and the Highline Schools Foundation.
As we reflect during this time of year on all we are grateful for, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude.
I am very proud to announce that our graduation rate has risen for the fifth consecutive year. Last night, the state certified our districtwide graduation rate for the Class of 2018 at 81.1 percent, up from 78.8 percent in 2017. This is remarkable progress given that our graduation rate was just over 62 percent in 2013.
Our promise is to know every student by name, strength and need. Our strategic plan is founded on equity so all students have an equal chance of success.
The best part of a new school year is seeing the energy and excitement in our classrooms. During my visits to schools this month I have seen amazing teaching and learning in every school across our district.