Highline Public Schools announced Wednesday that all K-12 schools will re-open on Thursday, Sept. 12, following a cyberattack that led to a three-day all-school closure this week.
District officials said on Tuesday, and reiterated on Wednesday, that they had no evidence that staff, family, or student information had been compromised by the attack.
“If this changes, we will notify impacted individuals,” the district posted on Facebook. District officials added that they are working closely with third-party, state, and federal partners to restore and test their online systems.
The closures included all 34 of Highline’s schools, serving nearly 17,290 students. That number includes 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools.
The Museum of Flight offered Highline families the chance to visit at no cost on Sept. 10 and 11.
“While schools are closed, the excitement of learning doesn’t have to stop,” the museum posted on Facebook. “Families with Highline Public Schools students are welcome to visit The Museum of Flight at no cost. We’re offering complimentary admission for up to two adults and any children.”
At least one staffer expressed gratitude for the district’s closing of schools. Glacier Middle School teacher Christopher Carlyle wrote on the district’s Facebook page: “I want to go to school, but only if it is safe for myself and my students. I appreciate the early decision of my district to ensure that safety exists.”
For more information on the cyberattack, go to the district website, highlineschools.org. Or, visit the Highline Public Schools Facebook page.
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