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Tyee High School
Olympic Interim Site 615 South 200th Street Des Moines, WA 98198

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Tyee High School
Olympic Interim Site 615 South 200th Street Des Moines, WA 98198

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Welcome to Tyee High School

Health Sciences Career Pathway Launches at Tyee 

Interested in a future in healthcare? Starting in Fall 2025, Tyee High School will launch a specialized Health Sciences Career Pathway as part of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. It is open to incoming 9th-grade students within and beyond Highline Public Schools. 

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Alum Rebuilds Tyee

Proud Tyee graduate John Taitano says he’s worked on many construction projects from start to finish, but this one is different! Learn about progress, priority hiring, women in construction and next steps for the new Tyee.

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Josi Hodge hosting book club with students

Step into the Chinook Middle School library and discover a vibrant hub of curiosity and connection. At the heart is librarian Josi Hodge, whose passion for reading drives a bold vision for literacy. Students tell the story best. See how the Chinook library is shaping how students read and grow.

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We are launching the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) on April 14 to ensure clear, consistent safety communication. SRP outlines five actions—Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter—and replaces vague terms with precise steps. Families will receive timely updates and instructions through email, text, phone, or app.

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Spring brings warmer weather but also seasonal allergies and colds. Knowing when to keep your child home — and when they’re okay to attend — helps protect learning time. Missing just two days a month adds up! Whether excused or unexcused, absences can impact progress. 

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We are launching the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) on April 14 to improve school safety and emergency communication. The SRP includes five clear actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Watch the student training video to learn how we respond in each situation.

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We want to provide an update to the ransomware attack we experienced last fall. After a thorough forensic investigation and a labor-intensive review, we have determined that certain files containing personal information were accessed by an unauthorized actor. The forensic investigation was conducted by a third-party expert and took several months to complete. 

Construction worker standing in front of school under construction.

Tyee High School graduate John Taitano says he’s worked on many construction projects from start to finish, but this one is different! Learn about progress, priority hiring and next steps for the new Tyee.

Malachi, 5th grader

At Gregory Heights Elementary, fifth-grader Malachi is thriving in an inclusive classroom where students of all abilities learn together. His journey from a separate special education setting to a general education classroom has sparked remarkable academic growth, deeper friendships and a powerful sense of belonging—for him and his entire school community.

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Students are stepping out of the traditional classroom and into hands-on learning where math, science and language arts are taught through the lens of the construction industry. Core Plus Construction gives students real-world experience, industry certifications and a clear path to a rewarding career after graduation.

Oath of office

Highline’s two newest school board directors, Dr. Damarys Espinoza and Blaine Holien, were officially sworn in during a special oath of office ceremony on March 24. The event was attended by family, friends and community members. Each new director was joined by their family as they took the oath and committed to serving the students, staff and families of Highline.

Our Mission

Tyee High School challenges and empowers students to uplift their communities and thrive in the world.

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