Sentinel Snapshot
December 13, 2024
Admin Corner
Global Learning Experience
We take a lot of pride in creating opportunities for students to learn about themselves, and about their world. In the past five years, we have had dozens of Sentinel students travel all over the globe in search of unique knowledge and experiences. Last summer two of our students, Kyra Anderson and Allison Boucher, flew to China to participate in the Youth Debate Challenge. Their surprise debate topic was about whether the availability of fragmented information has positively or negatively impacted our collective cognitive abilities. Out of the sixteen teams representing all of China and the United States, our team won 8th place! And, in perhaps the most impressive detail of this whole story, neither of our students had ever debated before! With truly world class thinking on display, our Sentinels amazed and impressed.
Getting better, every day. - Jake
Looking Ahead
December
- Winter Band Concert: 12/13 Main Gym at 7:00pm
- Youth Cheer Camp: 12/13 Aux Gym at 4:00pm
- School Board Meeting: 12/18 PDC
- Ace Day: 12/18
- Holiday in the Barracks: 12/19 All Campuses
- Winter Break: 12/20 - 1/5
January
- Ace Day: 1/8
- MLK Assembly Hosted by BSU: 1/17
- Band Solo and Ensemble Recital: 1/16 SHS Theater
- No School MLK Day: 1/20
- Last day of First Semester: 1/24
- First day of Second Semester: 1/27
Around Campus
On Wednesday, our students will spend some time in their advisory class reviewing the Run, Hide, Fight protocol for responding to an active shooter scenario. After watching this video published by the FBI, students and teachers will discuss potential primary and secondary responses based on their location on campus. While this is the most unpleasant topic to cover, it's also a critically important one to review with high school students frequently.
Are you moving over winter break?
Please take a moment to fill out our withdrawal form.
SHS JROTC Presents Elf
Community Events
Sounds of Winter
Counselor Corner
Tools for Running Start
Is your student considering Running Start? The SHS Counseling Department would like to share some information about how you, as a parent or guardian can help support your student through the Running Start process. Please review this one-pager and reach out to your student's counselor if you have additional questions.
Seniors - Class of 2025
2025-2026 FAFSA Form is now available
The 2025 – 2026 FAFSA® form is now available for all students and contributors. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
Automatic Admissions
Seniors, do you have a 3.3 GPA and have met, or are on track to meet your CADRs (College Academic Distribution Requirements)?
You may be receiving an Automatic Admissions Letter from Pacific Lutheran University. (It's real! )
What does this mean? Just that you have another option when it comes to choosing your next step after high school. How neat! Please see Mr. Johnson if you have any questions.
Athletics This week
Booster Club
Save the date for upcoming Sentinel Booster Club Meetings
We're Hiring
We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in various roles, including teachers, paraeducators, and substitutes. If you're passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment and making a positive impact, we want you on our team!
Click Here to learn more about our open positions and apply today!
Stay Connected with Parent Square
Steilacoom Historical School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.
About Us
Email: steilacoomhsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Website: www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Location: 54 Sentinel Drive, Steilacoom, WA, USA
Phone: 253-983-2300
Instagram: @bigsteilly
Facebook: Steilacoom Sentinels
Daily Schedule: Bell Schedule