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New Start High School
614 SW 120th Street Burien, WA 98146

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New Start High School
614 SW 120th Street Burien, WA 98146

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Announcing Innovation Heights Academy 

New Start High School will now be Innovation Heights Academy!

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We are committed to ongoing, two-way communication. We want to know if you are getting the information you want and need. Help us meet your expectations for strong communication by taking a brief survey to give us your feedback.

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Effective and clear communication is critical for the success of our students and schools. We are excited to announce that we are adopting a new form of school-to-home communication in Highline called ParentSquare

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Similar to school districts across our region, we are facing a significant budget shortfall in the coming years due to declining enrollment, rising costs and the end of ESSER funds. Although we are grateful to our state legislators for some funding increases, the additional funding passed this session is far less than our expected expenditures. See a breakdown of the numbers. 

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Congratulations Class of 2023! As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your lives, we want to celebrate your achievements and showcase your unique talents and goals. We invite you to complete our Social Media Senior Spotlight Nomination Form.  This is your chance to share your story and inspire others in our community. 

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The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. In light of recent events and an increased social climate of concern for safety, we want to share how we as a district communicate during and after safety incidents.

Our Mission

Provide students and families high-quality learning options in creative academic structures that are personalized and flexible to meet the needs of every child and family.

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