From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of individuals with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Originally established in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, it became a month-long celebration in 1988 We at SLHS join our amazing Hispanic staff, students, and community in celebration of their enormous contribution to our school and our community.
South Sound Pow Wow is September 28 and we are very excited to announce that this year’s South Sound Pow Wow will be held at Bethel High School! Learn more HERE
Spanaway Lake's NJROTC partnered with Army and Air Force JROTC units to honor the memory of 9/11. The event was hosted at Graham Kapowsin High School, where they collaborated to form a unified color guard and present the flags during the remembrance ceremony. This partnership across military branches symbolizes our shared commitment to service and paying tribute to those who were affected by the tragic events of 9/11.
Mark Your Calendars! Fall Open House and Freshman Parent Night will be Thursday, September 19th from 6:00-7:30 PM.
This is an informal evening to meet your student’s teachers, counselors and other staff as well as get information about Spanaway Lake High School.
Parents of Freshman: There will be a special information session in the Auditorium from 6:15pm-6:45pm.
SLHS Tardy Policy is as follows:
- When a student accumulates 5 tardies is contact home
- When a student accumulates 10 is a lunch detention
- When a student accumulates 15 is an after school detention
- When a student accumulates 20 is a parent meeting with grade level administrator.
If students skip detention there will be progressive discipline from their administrator.
Our goal at SLHS is to help students be successful and get to class on time!
We've received reports of students spending time off-campus during lunch, particularly on 14th Street. If you notice your student there (via cellphone tracking or conversation), please encourage them to return to campus. There have been incidents of fights and drug use in the area. As a reminder, we are a closed campus, and students are not allowed to leave during lunch. We appreciate your support in keeping them on school grounds.
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.
If you're dropping off or picking up your student or driving yourself, please be mindful of pedestrians and parking lot congestion. Drop off/pick up promptly and keep moving. Avoid driving in the wrong lane or parking near gates to keep traffic flowing.
Be considerate of buses and avoid blocking their access. Keep an eye on traffic on 168th.
Thank you for your cooperation—arriving a bit earlier helps!
Click on the links to learn more about specific classes and programs:
Family and Consumer Science
Medical and Health Science
World Language
Performing Arts
AP Computer Science
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
To see more offerings (clubs and courses), visit our SLHS website: CLUBS, SPORTS, and COURSE CATALOG
For the first time in eight years, all three of our comprehensive high schools are back in the 4A South Puget Sound League. Director of Athletics and Security Bryan Streleski said this is going to bring back all the local rivalry games. Read more in the article “Educating the whole student” HERE.
Planning to play sports this school year at SLHS please make sure you have completed the athletic registration through Final Forms.
Emails have been sent to parents and students with steps on how to do this.
Please see SLHS school website for specific sports information as they have all started.
NOTE: Boys Golf has been moved to the Spring with SLHS moving to the SPSL 4A.
In addition, below is our Winter Cheer tryout information:
- Official Tryouts: September 26th 5:30-9:00PM
- Tryout Material: Is currently available in Band and we will teach material at tryout clinics. Click HERE to access the material.
- Athletic Physicals are required in order to participate.
- Passing grades from last trimester
- No fines
9-12 grade students:
It is never too early to start on your college & career search, learn more about FAFSA/WASFA, scholarships and more! Don't wait until your senior year! All students can enroll in the College & Career Center canvas page from any device by entering their Bethel credentials. Go to Self-Enroll In Career Center Canvas to start planning your future!
All 9-12 grade students will attend the annual Career, College & Community Connections Fair on October 2nd during the school day. This is a day to explore not only Colleges but Apprenticeships, Internships, Military pathway careers and more!
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:
We are hiring! Bus Drivers, Paraeducators, Custodians, Nurses (LPNs & RNs), SPED Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Counselors and more! Click HERE today to apply.
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:
Marisa Castello (mcastello@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: CR – HE
Jennifer Wood (jcwood@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: HF – MON
Dr. Kelsey Nugent (knugent@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: MOO – SD
Kirsten Winter (kwinter@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
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
About Us
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