In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran sits down with former Highline Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield for a conversation rooted in leadership, gratitude and service to students.

Inclusion means every student learns and belongs with peers, supported in the least restrictive environment. On January 15, educators gathered for our Staff Inclusion Series to learn about neurodiversity and identify strategies for better support and family partnership.

This week, we celebrate School Counseling Week 2026, recognizing all the Highline counselors who support students academically, socially, and emotionally every day.

Black History Month is a time to honor the past, recognize the present and look ahead. It began as a way to ensure Black history was taught, shared and remembered. Today, it is also about listening, especially to the voices helping shape our future.

Black history is not only about the past. It is part of the present and the future our students are shaping. This year marks 100 years of national Black history commemorations, reminding us why these stories matter and why they should continue to be shared.

Every day, students walk to and from school, their bus stops, or just around the neighborhood. Reminding your kids about these safe walking tips helps keep them safe.

In Episode three of The Promise Podcast, Juan sits down with Superintendent Ivan Duran to reflect on his journey from student to staff member. He shares how family sacrifice shaped his path, what it meant to navigate college as a first-generation college student and why coming home to work in Highline matters.

From marine science and welding to health care, aviation, culinary arts, virtual learning, and college-prep academics, Schools of Choice give students opportunities to find the environment that fits their interests, strengths, and goals — and prepares them for what comes next. 

Highline expects student enrollment to remain steady for the 2026-27 school year, with growth projected later in the decade as new housing developments within district boundaries are completed and occupied.

In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy.  FLASH is our board-adopted curriculum that meets state requirements for sexual health education, which is taught in grades 4-12. This year, we are offering a drop-in style event on February 10 to provide families with more flexibility and time for individual questions and conversation. Families are welcome to stop by at any point during the event window to review curriculum materials, ask questions and connect directly with staff.