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440 South 186th Street Burien, WA 98148

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Big Picture
440 South 186th Street Burien, WA 98148

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Join next year's sports by registering through FinalForms. Initial practices for middle and high school sports start as early as June 3, 2024. Register early and have time to complete physicals and documentation.

Graduation

We look forward to celebrating our graduates this year. Ceremonies will be at ShoWare Center and the Highline Performing Arts Center. Please read arrival information for each venue. 

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Hey seniors: The Highline Council Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) wants to give you a scholarship! They are currently seeking applications from high school seniors for its scholarship program, with awards ranging from $250 to $1,000. Apply by May 1. 

Students in the culinary and dental programs at PSSC.

Classrooms at Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) mirror real-world workplaces—be it repairing cars in an auto body shop, serving guests at the Class Act Restaurant, or seeing patients in a state-of-the-art dental clinic. With 19 diverse programs, PSSC prepares high school juniors and seniors for their chosen futures through specialized career and technical training.  Students can earn industry certifications and college credits while they’re in high school. Here’s a look at two of PSSC’s popular programs, Dental Assisting and Culinary Arts & Sciences.

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The Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center is looking for high school students to be a counselor for the elementary outdoor school program. There are 8 weeks to choose from this spring. 

Career Showcase at ShoWare

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up to attend the Career Showcase at ShoWare by March 22. Learn about career opportunities with over 75 companies. Bring your resume! 

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Do you know a high school student interested in strengthening their leadership skills and exploring career pathways in education, teaching, counseling or environmental science? Waskowitz is seeking Highline students to serve as high school leaders in May.

Juniors Head to FutureU

Hey, juniors*! Ready to dive into your future? Join us on March 27 for FutureU at Green River College, a field trip designed to give you a glimpse into life after high school options. Explore a world of opportunities waiting for you beyond graduation.

January Information Nights - Schools and Programs of Choice

Shape your tomorrow by choosing your path for the 2024-25 school year today. Whether through maritime studies, aerospace exploration, virtual learning, or your neighborhood school—you have choices. Attend an information night this January to explore educational options through Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice.

Our Mission

Big Picture Schools uses internships, apprenticeships and rigorous, interest-based projects to immerse students in work they are passionate about to develop the skills, habits and knowledge to succeed in higher education, overcome obstacles to their wellbeing, and contribute positively to their communities. 

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