STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Family Newsletter for August 11th 2023
SHS VISION STATEMENT
Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.
Welcome back Spartans!
Your New Admin for 23/24 School Year
Please welcome your new Administrators, Spartans! Mr. Washington, Mrs. Gudgeon, and Ms. Amundson are joining Mr. Wilfong and Mr. Short as your Admin Team for 23-24!
August office hours
Our office is open 8-2 pm Monday through Friday until September 1st.
We will resume our normal school year hours of 7-3 pm beginning September 5th
In lieu of our extensive Year Start Packet in August, we are looking at ways to utilize resources to cut down on mailing costs. We are shifting to a SMORE format, complete with links.
However, if you would like to have a physical packet mailed, please complete this form. Thank you!
SHS Office Hours for Purchasing ASB Cards, Yearbook, and Parking Permits
* Please note that the ASB Office will NOT be open for sales on August 18, 24, or 25. Once school begins, purchases can be made between 7:15 am - 2:45 pm.
Wednesday, August 16th: 8:00 am to Noon - Seniors Only
Thursday, August 17th: 8:00 am to Noon - Seniors Only
Beginning Monday August 21st the office is open for student purchases - grades 9-12:
Monday, August 21st: 8:00 am - Noon - All students
Tuesday, August 22nd: 8:00 am - Noon - All students
Wednesday, August 23rd: 8:00 am - Noon - All students
Monday, August 28th: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - All students
Tuesday, August 29th: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - All students
Wednesday, August 30th: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - NO PARKING PERMITS SOLD - All students
Thursday, August 31st: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - NO PARKING PERMITS SOLD - All students
Friday, Sept 1st: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - NO PARKING PERMITS SOLD - All students
Payments can also be made online through the SCSD Online Payment Portal.
School Pictures
School pictures will be taken on August 30th, and 31st, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and September 1st from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The ASB office will be open on days school pictures are taken to sell items, however Parking Permits WILL NOT be sold on days school pictures are taken.
Class and Club Fees
We ask that all students wait for direction from their teachers and club advisor before paying club dues. This will occur when school begins.
Athletics
Fall Sports: fees accepted beginning August 28th
Student-athletes must pay an Athletic Participation fee and purchase an ASB Card; fees are collected once an athlete is selected for a team. Any athlete that has not paid by September 15th, will not be eligible for competition until the fee has been paid. Payments can be made in the main office with cash, check, or online through the SCSD Online Payment Portal.
Students who qualify for the National Free and Reduced-Price meal program are eligible for a waiver of these fees. Parents/guardians of students who qualify for fee waivers are responsible for providing documentation to the Athletic Department annually. Fees are also reduced for College Bound or McKinney-Vento students. Please visit the main office or contact us with any questions.
When school begins, students will be able to purchase items before school, during lunch, and after school. Items will not be sold to students during instructional time. Parents can purchase items 7:15 am-12:30 pm and from 1 pm to 2:45 pm Monday through Friday. The ASB office is closed for lunch from 12:30 pm-1:00 pm.
Fees
Annual/Yearbook $50 (through 9/30)
ASB Card $45 **
Athletic Participation $100 per sport **
Club Dues $15+ varies by club **
Curricular Fees $15+ vary by class
Parking Permit $20
** Students may qualify for fee waivers **
Information on Supplies, AP and SAT
- For School Supply lists - click here
- For AP Summer Assignment information - click here
- For SAT information - click here
school pictures
School Pictures
School pictures will be taken on August 30th, and 31st, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and September 1st from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
From Firefly Images:
Hello Stanwood HS Families,
School is almost back in session and that means picture day is coming up. Please see below to place orders.
- To pay with cash, check, or money order, print this order form and send it on picture day with your student, be sure to make check out to Firefly Images.
- To order online, use this link that is specific to Stanwood High School
- Order forms can also be picked up in the office.
Any questions? Please email Firefly at fireflyimages2@comcast.net
Thank you!
Firefly Images
For Incoming Freshmen
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Stanwood High School Students:
The beginning of the 2023-2024 school year will start differently!
- First day of school for Freshmen and New Students – Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
- First day of school for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors – Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
We are very excited to announce the beginning of a new tradition at Stanwood High School. We will start the 2023-2024 school year with a First Day for New Students on Tuesday, September 5th. This full-day event will allow our incoming freshmen to transition from middle school to high school easier.
The morning will start with an orientation in which the SHS Link Crew will serve as leaders and mentors to the freshmen. The Crew will lead our freshmen through large and small group activities that are designed to address students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner.
After lunch, students will follow a modified bell schedule, which will provide them the opportunity to find their classes and meet their teachers before the rest of the Spartans begin the year. The day will start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:10 PM. Bus routes will run as normal.
For All New 10th, 11th and 12th graders
A Special Invitation:
Dear New Spartan -
On behalf of the students and staff, we would like to welcome you to Stanwood High School and invite you to come to our orientation day on Tuesday, September 5th. Although labeled as ‘freshmen only’, we would like to invite you, a new Spartan, to also participate in this first day of the 2023-2024 school year. Along with a welcoming assembly, all students that are new to SHS will have the opportunity to meet and receive guidance from Link Crew leaders, juniors and seniors that are successful Spartans!
Please join us at 7:40 AM on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. You will be given a guided, detailed tour of the school, which will allow you to locate all of your classes. You will also have the opportunity to meet your teachers. Link Crew leaders will be able to answer any questions you may have about getting involved at SHS.
We hope to see you on Tuesday, September 5th - we are happy you are here!
Sincerely,
The SHS Link Crew
“We are Stronger when we LINK Together!”
For everyone else (returning 10th, 11th and 12th)
Welcome Back Assembly
The first day for sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be September 6th. Although this is a Wednesday late start, we will start the day in the gym with a welcome-back assembly. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are to proceed to the gym and assemble in their class area in the bleachers. Seniors will proceed to the PAC until everyone is in the gym. When everyone is in the gym, the seniors will walk in as the school stands and cheers. The welcome-back assembly will last approximately 30 minutes. See the below bell schedule for September 6th! We look forward to seeing all of the Spartans!
Bell Schedule:
0 Period 8:10 - 8:45
Welcome back Assembly 9:00-9:30
Passing time 9:30-9:40
1st 9:40 – 10:15
2nd 10:20 – 10:55
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1st Lunch 11:00 – 11:30
3rd A 11:35 – 12:10
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3rd B 11:00 – 11:35
2nd Lunch 11:40 – 12:10
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4th 12:15 – 12:50
5th 12:55 – 1:30
6th 1:35 – 2:10
Senior Class information
For updates on Senior Info - please check here
Go spartans - ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT UPDATE!
Athletics
Fall sports are coming soon! Football begins on Wednesday, August 16 and our other fall sports begin on Monday, August 21 (Cheer, Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Girls Swim, Boys Tennis, Volleyball). To get signed up, please read more about FinalForms below. Practice times are online, and you can reach out directly to your coach for more sport specific information.
All student athletes are required to maintain passing grades with a 2.0 or better. We will perform an initial check of 2nd semester grades from the spring of 2023. Students who did not pass all of their classes, with at least a 2.0 GPA, will be placed on academic probation and will be subject to weekly grade checks to determine eligibility for competition.
Student athletes are required to pay a $100 Athletic Participation fee and purchase a $45 ASB Card; fees are collected once an athlete is selected for a team (beginning August 28) and due before the first competition. Students applying for Free/Reduced Lunch have until September 15th to complete all paperwork. For more information about fee waivers, please contact the main office.
Please use our website as a resource and follow along with us on social at @go_shsspartans.
New Athletic Registration via Final Forms:
We are very excited to announce that the Stanwood-Camano School District has partnered with FinalForms — an online forms and data management service that will help streamline athletic registration for student-athletes and their families.
FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your student(s), upload required documents, and view their clearance/eligibility status. The most exciting news is that FinalForms saves data from season to season and year-to-year, which means you will never need to enter the same information twice! FinalForms also pre-populates information wherever possible, for each of your students, saving you time.
Click on the Parent Playbook to get started. Please visit https://stanwood-wa.finalforms.com to register and follow the prompts to create your account, add your student(s), and sign your forms. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year (parent/guardian AND student) and after any update.
If you need support during registration, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Get Help”, email support@finalforms.com, or reach out directly to your school’s athletic office. If you are unable to register online from home, please visit the office or contact us for further assistance. Thank you for your support in streamlining our process. FinalForms will be a wonderful tool for safety, compliance, communication, and so much more!
Looking forward to a great year ahead. Go Spartans!
District Athletic Director - Lauren Amundson (lamundson@stanwood.wednet.edu)
SHS Athletic Secretary - Lisa Noland (lnoland@stanwood.wednet.edu)
(360) 629-1322
student CALENDAR 23-24
The calendar for the 23-24 school year can be found by clicking HERE.
DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.
El Distrito Escolar de Stanwood-Camano School District no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuación ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Título IX / Oficial de Acción Afirmativa y Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), o la Sección 504 / Coordinador de la Ley de Discapacidades Estadounidenses, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Distrito Escolar Stanwood-Camano, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Teléfono: (360) 629-1200.
STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Email: SHSnewsletter@stanwood.wednet.edu
Website: https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/
Location: 7400 272nd Street Northwest, Stanwood, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 629-1300