Community Celebration at Sylvester Middle School Field & Soccer Mini Pitch

Highline Schools invites everyone to a Community Celebration of its newest project completion: the new synthetic field, track, and soccer mini pitch at Sylvester Middle School. The new track and field are part of the 2022 school bond projects approved by local voters.

The celebration will be held at the new field on Friday, September 6th from 3pm - 4:30pm.‍

Speakers include:

• Brad Evans, Seattle Sounders FC legend
• Ashley Fosberg, VP of Philanthropy & Executive Director, RAVE Foundation
• Angelica Alvarez, President, Highline School Board
• Dr. Ivan Duran, Superintendent, Highline Public Schools
• Jeb Binns, President, Highline Education Association
• Student speaker

Location: Starting on the Soccer Mini Pitch at Sylvester Middle School Field, 16222 Sylvester Road SW, Burien

From Highline Schools:

Join us in celebrating the new synthetic field, track, and soccer mini pitch at Sylvester Middle School. The new track and field are part of the 2022 school bond projects approved by local voters.

The mini pitch was made possible through a partnership with the RAVE Foundation, the charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC. A special project within the RAVE Foundation’s "26 Fields by 2026" initiative, it stands out as the only fully fan-funded field among the 26 planned for our region. Every child living near these fields will also receive a soccer ball to encourage play.

After a school assembly on September 6, the community is invited to the official opening at 3:00 p.m., emceed by Sounders FC legend Brad Evans.

Enjoy free food, soccer balls for children, soccer drills, music, and more! This event is free, and we hope to see you there. RSVP to help us plan and receive event updates.

Additionally, a modular restroom has been installed next to the field and mini pitch, thanks to state funding administered by the Department of Commerce. The restroom will open later this fall.

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About Highline Public Schools

Highline Public Schools serves more than 17,500 students grades K-12. Highline encompasses the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state. Highline has 34 schools, employs more than 2,000 staff members and offers a variety of educational opportunities from early childhood to college preparation. Highline is committed to equity in education, high expectations for all, and partnering with families and the community to ensure all children graduate ready for the future they choose.

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