• No classes on Monday - MLK Jr. Day
• Curricular Fair
• Senior Meeting
• Bethel Tech and Art Fair
• Student transfer requests for 2025/26
• Student Supports
  
• Athletic Activities

• 1/27: - One Hour Late Arrival Days

• 1/20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

• 2/14 - Snow Make-Up Day (No School)

• 2/17 - President's Day (No School)

• 2/22 - Bethel Tech and Art Fair, Curricular Fair, and Senior Meeting

In case of weather-related disruptions, Bethel has a process for deciding on school cancellations or delays and ensures timely updates and information for students and families. Learn more HERE.

9:00 – 10:20 am: Advisory – Rotación feria curricular:

1. 9th Grade - 9:05 - 9:25 am (20 minutes)
2. 10th Grade - 9:30 - 9:50 am (20 minutes)
3. 11th Grade - 9:55 - 10:15 am (20 minutes)

* Seniors will attend the Senior Meeting in the Theater. No Curricular Fair rotation.

12th graders will be attending a Senior Meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd. The schedule is as follows:

• 9:00am - Seniors report to their Advisory class and bring only their school iPad with them to the Senior Meeting in the Theater.
• 9:05am - 9:50am - Senior Meeting in the Theater
• 9:50am - 10:10am - Mix and Mingle
• 10:10am - 10:20 - return to Advisory classes

The Bethel Tech and Art Fair will take place on 2/22, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Spanaway Lake High School. Come join us!

The first consideration deadline for accepting student transfer requests for the 2025-26 school year will be March 14, 2025 for all grades, K through 12. Requests received after the deadline may not be considered until the week of August 11. Learn more and submit your form today HERE.

Our December emergency drill will be a fire drill and will take place during the week of January 20th –24th. This is one of our regularly scheduled monthly drills for students and staff.

We encourage you to talk with your student about how the drill went and what they learned from the experience.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

From all of us at Jostens South Sound, we are incredibly grateful to be partnering with your school to help make each year be a positive experience for your students, teachers, and staff.

We know you have many choices of places to shop for school-branded items and this year we are excited to release our new line of products with Carhartt, Eddie Bauer, Adidas, Comfort Colors, TravisMathew and so many others.

On the attached flyer you will notice varying discounts for you to utilize for the holiday season.

During this holiday season, we will continue to contribute back to the school 10% of all Mascot Shop sales.

Welcome to your Sentinels Mascot Shop.

Submitting the form below records your child's eligibility for the Title VI Indian Education Grant Program, which provides funding based on the number of eligible forms collected. Submission is optional, and once submitted, the form remains on file without needing annual renewal. Information on the form is confidential and only released with consent or as allowed by law.

Need help with that tough ELA assignment? Come by the writing lab in room 207!

The writing lab is a workshop focused on improving students' written assignments. Our goal is to help students enhance their writing skills with guidance from peer tutors and Ms. Baker. Students should come prepared with their materials and assignments, whether they're assigned to the lab or seeking help. The writing lab is open during all three lunches. For sign-up info, ask your teachers or stop by room 207.

Click on the links to learn more about specific classes and programs:

Family and Consumer Science

• Course Offerings
• Child Development Video

Medical and Health Science

• Sports Medicine Flyer
• Sport Medicine Video
• Nutrition and Fitness

World Language

• WL Flyer
• WL Video

Performing Arts

• Choir, Orchestra and Band Videos

JROTC

• Unlock Your Potential with JROTC!
• Join JROTC and ignite a journey of leadership, discipline, and excellence!
• Gain valuable skills, forge lifelong friendships, and stand out as a leader in your school and community.
• Develop confidence, teamwork, and a sense of purpose while having fun!
• Elevate your high school experience – Join JROTC and soar to new heights!
• Register today for a future filled with success!

Cheer

• SWAY Cheer Flyer and INSTAGRAM PAGE

To see more offerings (clubs and courses), visit our SLHS website: CLUBS, SPORTS, and COURSE CATALOG

Seniors: It's time to finish Your FAFSA/WASFA so that your colleges can work on your financial aid award package letter for you! This letter tells you the cost of attendance at each college so that you can make a decision on your next steps. Haven't applied to college yet? It is not too late! FAFSA/WASFA open for seniors! Apply at studentaid.gov or WSAC.

Need help? Join us for FAFSA/WASFA Family Help Night on January 22nd from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Pierce County Skills Center. Get assistance from local college reps and Career Center staff.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/CLkKnSvJqHYfMj4p6

Career Center Calendar Highlights

9-12 graders sign up today for college and career events put on by the SLHS College and Career Center: College Admissions Presentations & Field Trip Interest Form

Key Dates:

• Jan. 22, 2025: FAFSA/WASFA Help Night @ Pierce County Skills Center (Seniors only)
• Jan. 28, 2025: PLU Commons Lunch Visit
• Jan. 29, 2024: Pierce College Commons Lunch Visit
• Feb. 5, 2025: Clover Park Tech College Lunch Visit
• Feb. 19, 2025: Pierce College Commons Lunch Visit
• Feb. 26, 2025: FAFSA/WASFA Help Night @ SLHS Career Center (Seniors only)
• Mar. 13, 2025: Wild Waves Job Opportunities Lunch Visit
• Mar. 27, 2025: UW Tacoma Campus Preview (Juniors & undecided seniors)
• Apr. 16, 2025: Clover Park Tech College Lunch Visit
• Apr. 22, 2025: Spring ASVAB (Grades 10-12 only)
• Apr. 23, 2025: Wild Waves Job Opportunities Lunch Visit
• Apr. 24, 2025: Apprenticeship & Trades Careers Expo @ PCSC!
• May 8, 2024: Clover Park Tech College Career Day Tour (Juniors & Seniors)
• May 13, 2025: Bates Tech College Open House Tour (Juniors & Seniors)
• Spring 2025: Pierce College and PC Construction Career Day Field Trips (Juniors & Seniors)!
• May 30, 2025: Class of 2025 Decision Day Celebration Assembly

Stay tuned for more updates!

Need Assistance or an SST pass for an event? Please be sure to contact Mrs. Coppock in the Career Center HERE.

The Sentinel Resource Center (SRC) is here to support students and their families with basic needs or assistance with referrals to local resources. If you or your family needs assistance and/or you would like to volunteer or donate to the SRC, please reach out by emailing thall@bethelsd.org or by completing the Sentinel Resource Center Referral Form HERE

The following resources are available on-site for students and/or families to retrieve at any time.

• Clothing

• Hygiene Products

• Non-perishable food items

• School Supplies

If there is a resource that is not available on-site, the Family Resource Coordinator or School Social Worker will connect you to a community agency for additional support.

Our Goals

• Promote academic achievement

• Reduce barriers to learning by assisting with student and family needs.

• Provide a supportive environment at school where parent/guardian(s) involvement is encouraged

• Build and nurture school, home, and community partnerships

Contact Information:

• Phone: 253-800-5647

• Email: thall@bethelsd.org

• Referral Form HERE

Are you interested in learning and strengthening your English skills? Many programs in the area offer classes for a nominal fee.

Please click on the following websites for more information and to sign up:

• Tacoma Community College
• Pierce College
• Bates Technical College

Our District offers a variety of medical and dental services for our students in-district and outside our District, as well as partnerships with local medical and dental organizations to support the health and wellbeing of our students and their families. To learn more and access resources, click HERE. To contact SLHS nurse, Mrs. Harper, click HERE.

Worried about your teen and don't know where to turn? Call 9-8-8

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

The Washington State Office of Education Ombuds (OEO) listens, shares information and referrals, and works with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools.

OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available. To get help or learn more about what OEO does, please visit our website HERE; email HERE, or call: 1-866-297-2597 (interpretation available).

The Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) is an independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, educators, and other stakeholders in communities across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns collaboratively. OEO services are free and confidential. Anyone can contact OEO with a question or concern about K-12 public schools.

Sentinel students and families are welcome to contact their counselor by email:

Last names/Apellidos: SE – Z
Mandy Springer (aspringer@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE

If you or your child are in need of resources, please contact the Social Services Counselor, Mrs. Brock, who can also work with scheduling support jbrock@bethelsd.org

Office hours: 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Assistant Principals

12th grade: Marco Viniegra: mviniegra@bethelsd.org

11th grade: Kevin Zamira: kzamira@bethelsd.org

10th grade: Jennifer Appel: jappel@bethelsd.org

Associate Administrator Michael Dwyer: mdwyer@bethelsd.org (9th grade)

Athletic Director Brooke Wilkinson: bwilkinson@bethelsd.org

Website: https://www.bethelsd.org/slhs
Location: 1305 168th St E, Spanaway, WA, USA
Phone: 253-800-5600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spanaway-Lake-High-School-1740472332859797/?ref=bookmarks