When Susan Enfield took the job as Highline School District’s new superintendent in 2012, she started reaching out to staff and community to get a feel for the culture she was now charged with guiding into the future.
“One of the things I…MORE
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Seattle Public Schools strategic plan will be the topic of public meetings; Here on April 2 at Sealth High School
Fri, 03/15/13
Seattle Public Schools will host a series of five community meetings sharing information and seeking comments about updating the District’s current Strategic Plan, Excellence for All.
Public input will be considered in making an updated…MORE
Community members, architects discuss new Genesee Hill elementary school
Thu, 03/14/13
By Gwen Davis
Parents and community members gathered at a Community Conversation on Thursday evening the 14th to discuss the proposed site for a new elementary school on Genesee Hill.
“Schmitz Park Elementary was one of the schools…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Supporters applaud KC Exec. Dow Constantine at his re-election campaign kickoff
Thu, 03/14/13
King County Executive and West Seattle resident Dow Constantine kicked off his 2013 re-election campaign Thursday night, March 14, at the Hall of Fauntleroy in West Seattle.
Introducing him were King County Councilmembers Larry Gossett,…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Final Taco Thursday at Alki Tavern sees record turnout
Thu, 03/14/13
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
As the final days for the Alki Tavern wind down, the call went out to Harley riders. This would be the last time you'd see more than two dozen motorcycles lined up along Harbor Ave. SW out in front of…MORE
Highline Schools will present security change recommendations next month
Thu, 03/14/13
By Eric Mathison
Highline schools superintendent Susan Enfield reported March 13 that the district will present its recommendations on school security changes next month to the community for public comment. She said the district would hold…MORE
Drainage work on the West Seattle High-Rise next week will close curbside lanes
Thu, 03/14/13
SDOT press release Next Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20, the Seattle Department of Transportation will close the curb lanes on the West Seattle High-Rise to accommodate Seattle Public Utilities crews while they clean the roadway drains.…MORE
Criticism overrides support at SPD surveillance meeting on Alki
Thu, 03/14/13
The debate of protection vs. privacy between police and citizens over surveillance cameras perched along Seattle’s waterfront, including several in West Seattle, continued at the Alki Bathhouse on March 12 as the Seattle Police Department held…MORE
Sustainable West Seattle announces quarterly theme: Successful Gardening
Thu, 03/14/13
Information from Stu Hennessey with Sustainable West Seattle:
Sustainable West Seattle is changing the way they conduct their community forums. For over 5 years SWS has had monthly meetings (3rd Mondays of the month) to bring interested…MORE
Seattle Public Schools initiates hiring and spending freeze to deal with budget shortfall
Thu, 03/14/13
Facing an $18 million budget shortfall for the 2013-14 school year and with State legislative funding relief uncertain, Seattle Public schools is implementing a non-critical hiring and spending freeze until further notice.
According to a…MORE
