Panther News
April 22-25, 2024
Alternate Bell Schedule for Testing
We will be on a block schedule for SBA Math testing on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23.
- Monday, April 22- Students attend periods 1, 2, and 3
- Tuesday, April 23- Students attend periods 4, 5, and 6
Senior Class Meeting
Attention Seniors!!
There is a Senior Class Meeting on Thursday, April 25 during Panther Period in the PAC. Please plan to attend this meeting to learn about all of the upcoming end of year activities!
Senior Prom
Prom is just around the corner. Tickets for your Enchanted Garden prom go on sale Monday, May 6, 2024 at the bookkeeping office. Tickets are $40 with ASB and $45 without.
Senior Slideshow
Attention Seniors: It’s time to submit your photos for the senior slideshow. No more than three photos per senior. Submissions can be made to Mrs. Jantz: keri.jantz@sno.wednet.edu. Deadline for submissions is May 23, 2024.
Senior Survey
Complete your senior clearance survey before June 7 to:
Request your final transcript; know who to see to clear fines/fees; find out where to turn in laptops and books; make sure you receive graduation tickets; not have your parents and teachers hounding you!
A link will be sent to your SSD student email and to Family 1 and Family 2 email addresses on file in Skyward, QR codes are posted around campus (one response per student please).
CONGRATULATIONS!
Attention Class of 2024!
Are you a member of the Graduating Class of 2024 and want to give an inspiring speech during your graduation ceremony? If so, please visit Ms. Feil Adamowsky in D306 during Panther Period this week to learn more about how to become your class's designated speaker.
Parent-Led Grad Party
WHEN:
- Graduation Night- June 10, 2024
WHERE:
- Surprise location
TIME:
- 9:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (June 11, 2024)
COST:
- $200 per person
- Deadline to purchase tickets is May 1, 2024
CHECKS PAYABLE TO PACS (Panther Alternatives for Celebrating Safely)
For questions regarding the parent led grad party, please reach out via email at shs2024gradnight@gmail.com
New Announcements
Upcoming Exams in April
Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) for all Sophomores and select Juniors and Seniors.
- During the week of April 15, 2024, Sophomores will take the ELA test with their English teacher during their English class. Juniors and Seniors will be directed where to go to take their exam.
- During the week of April 22, 2024 Sophomores and select Juniors and Seniors will take the Math SBA test with their math teacher. We will be in a block schedule. April 22 students will attend periods 1, 2 and 3 and on April 23 students will attend periods 4, 5 and 6. Students will continue testing on Wednesday April 24, on a regular schedule. Teachers will direct non testing students to a different location as needed.
- Monday, April 22, 2024, Periods 1-3. Click here for alternate bell schedule
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Periods 4-6. Click here for alternate bell schedule
Washington Comprehensive Assessment in Science (WCAS) for all Juniors on May 1, 2024.
- On May 1, 2024 Snohomish High will administer the WCAS to Juniors who to do not have a Science class on campus. The exam will take place in the Student Center, check in time is 7:25a.m.. Please bring ID and your school issued laptop to the Student Center. Make sure your device has been updated and fully charged. The exam takes about 2 hours to complete. When you are done with the exam, you will return to your regular class schedule. If you are a running start student you will need transportation to leave campus. If you have any questions, please call 360-563-4018.
Club News
Monday, April 22, 2024
- No Panther Period meetings, Block schedule for testing, students attend periods 1, 2, 3
- Art Honor Society; C103 2:15p.m.
- German Club; A206 2:20p.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- No Panther Period meetings, Block schedule for testing, students attend periods 4, 5, 6
- Table Top/Game Club; E132/E133 2:15p.m.
- Ping Pong Club; D106 2:15p.m.
- Speech & Debate Club; Library Computer Lab 4:30-5:30p.m.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Yarn Club; D306 Panther Period
- Thrive Club; A210 Panther Period
- FCA; G187 Panther Period
- Orchestra Club; P110 2:30p.m.
- Anime Club; E233 2:30p.m.
- Chess Club; D308 2:20p.m.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Knowledge Bowl; C204 2:20p.m.
- Panther Press; D306 2:20p.m.
- Yarn Club; D306 2:20p.m.
- Speech & Debate Club; Library Computer Lab 4:30-5:30p.m.
Cheer
Are you interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 Cheer Team? Please see below for some important dates coming up!
2024 Important Cheer Tryout Dates:
- April 22, 2024- Cheer Tryout Application packets available in the SHS Main Office and SHS Library
- Parent/Athlete informational meeting April 25, 2024 6:30-7:30pm in the SHS Library
- 2024 Cheerleading Tryout clinics: May 13-16 2:45-5:00 pm (aux gym)
- 2024 Cheerleading Tryouts: May 17 2:45-5:30pm (aux gym)
German Club
German club is meeting on Monday, April 22, in A206 directly after school. We’ll be doing Haribo gummy tastings.
Journalism Club
Journalism Club will be holding a meeting during Panther Period on Monday, April 29, 2024, in D306 to discuss changes to our website and hosting of our content. Club members (and guests!) are urged to attend, as your input is needed for this decision!
Badminton Club
SHS has a super cool new club- The Badminton Club! We envisioned a time to hone in on your badminton skills with some fun games and tournaments! We will meet every other Monday, the first club meeting date is April 29, 2024 during Panther Period, in the main gym. Everyone is welcome from very beginner to pro! All equipment is provided, if you have any questions, you can see Mrs. Barstad. Hope to see you there!
Theatre Club presents Mean Girls Jr.
- Adapted from Tina Fey's 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, the Mean Girls Jr. script is a coming-of-age story filled with laughter that is family and kid-friendly. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. This naïve newbie navigates the wilds of the American high school and the social ranks by taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming Queen Bee Regina George.
- Performance dates - May 3, May 4, May 5, May 10, May 11, and May 12
- Performance location - Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center
- Friday performances at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
- Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 30, at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82803
Panther Pals
Dates for all Panther Pal events can be found here. All dates are subject to change, so please check the page for most current dates. Announcements & updates can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
GoFan Ticketing App
To purchase GoFan tickets, please click here.
US Military Academy, West Point In-person Information Session
Students, are you interested in attending or learning about the US Military Academy West Point? There will be an in-person information session on April 28, 2024 at the Seattle Convention Center from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. This session will provide valuable insights on the application process, key factors for success, the support that is available, their commitment to academic excellence, character development and service to our nation. RSVP at this link. RSVP: https://apply.westpoint.edu/register/Seattle
Information session flyer West Point - Seattle (28APR24) & Clackamas (30APR24).pdf
WA STEM Signing Day
Seniors, the 2024 Washington STEM Signing Day application is open! STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors who choose to pursue STEM education at technical programs, two-year or four-year college and universities. STEM Signing Day is just like signing days for athletes, but it is a day that nominated honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals. All seniors who are pursuing a STEM credential are eligible. Apply today to participate in this ceremony this spring! Open until April 27, 2024.
Summer internships available to district high school students
The Snohomish School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) department, in partnership with local businesses, are offering four 2024 summer internships that are meant to give students an opportunity to apply the skills that they are learning in the classroom to a future career. The Snohomish summer internships are 60-hour internships that begin the week of July 8, with the idea that they can be done while also working at a regular summer job.
Students interested in the summer internships need to be 2023-2024 sophomores or juniors and at least 16-years-old. Students will need to provide their own transportation to the internship sites. The internship consists of students working a total of 60 hours during a five-week period during the summer, which will start during the week of July 8 (an exception is the internship with the Snohomish Farmers Market). Please see internship descriptions for full details. Click here to learn more and apply.
Below is this summer's list of current available internships:
- CrossFit Snohomish in Cathcart/Clearview – Personal training
- The Goddard School on Seattle Hill Road – Early childhood education
- North Sound Media (KRKO and KXA) in Everett – Broadcasting, marketing, and event management
- Snohomish Farmers Market in downtown Snohomish – Event management and entrepreneurship
College Application and Financial Aid Deadlines Updated
Seniors, Here is a list of updated new FAFSA/WASFA deadlines for Washington State Colleges. Please be aware of these new deadlines!
Extensive Senior Scholarship List
Careers That Work $1,000 Scholarship for Specific Tech Schools, Training Institutes and Academy’s
The Careers That Work $1,000 scholarship is now available for seniors who are attending certain technical schools, training institutes and academy’s to apply for. Check out the List of Participating Schools in WA/Oregon and List of Participating Schools in Idaho, that offer this scholarship. Contact your counselor or Mrs. Stapleton so they can fill out the quick application.
2024-25 FAFSA/WASFA Financial Aid Application
The FAFSA application is still available to apply for! If you are attending any type of education after high, you should consider filling out the FAFSA or the WASFA. To apply for financial aid from the government or from the colleges you are applying to, you need to fill out one of the two following applications. Either the 2024-25 FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the WASFA, Washington Application for State Financial Aid. The WASFA is for students who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal aid because of their immigration status.
- Colleges have a deadline to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA. Check the college website for their up-to-date deadline!
- You only fill out one of these applications…not both.
- Complete the FAFSA
- Complete the WASFA
- You will need a username and password to access the FAFSA (students and parents/guardians).
- If you need help getting started or have questions, please contact Mrs. Stapleton.
College Visits at SHS
Are you interested in learning more about local colleges and what they have to offer? Check out all of the great colleges that will be visiting SHS this year! These visits will take place in the College & Career Center, during Panther Period, at lunch or afterschool. A college visit at SHS is a great way to learn about colleges you might be interested in. By attending a college visit, you are not committed to the school!!! More colleges are being added daily to the College Visit calendar.
Upcoming College Visits
- May 6- DigiPen Panther Period, College & Career Center
Important Reminders
Important Dates
2023-2024 school year
- Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day (no school)
- Monday, June 17 - Tentative last day of school (as of March 18, 2024)
- Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth (no school)
- Potential inclement weather make-up days
- Tuesday, June 18
- Thursday, June 20
- Friday, June 21
Updated app launched for district transportation/bus info
This spring, the Ride 360 app our district uses to provide our families with student transportation information will be migrated to a replacement app, My Ride K-12. parents/guardians, students, and others will need to download the new app to access updated transportation information for your child(ren).
The new app, My Ride K-12, is available to download now. Links to the new app are available below:
Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will transition to My Ride K-12. Additionally, existing log-in information can be used to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com. Parents/guardians will need to use their student ID# and current grade level to add their student to the app. My Ride K-12 will continue to provide secure access to student bus schedule/routing information, which can include the bus stop, route, and bus number. This is accessible on mobile devices and is confidential and secure. All app users will need to download the new app before the Ride 360 app is retired on May 1, 2024.
- My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent/Guardian Flyer (English)
- My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent/Guardian Flyer (Spanish)
If you have a question about your child’s transportation information, transportation assistance is currently available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 360-563-3525 or emailing transportation@sno.wednet.edu.
Join our team!
Join the Snohomish School District’s transportation/bus driver team and make a difference in students’ lives!
Benefits:
- Starting pay is $29.49/hour.
- Paid training provided at $20/hour.
- Work while your kids are in school.
- Enjoy the same school breaks and holidays.
- Full benefits for many positions including excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applicants must have five years’ experience as a licensed driver, successfully pass a drug/alcohol test, and have no more than three speeding tickets in the last five years.
Apply now at [www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs/busdriver]www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs/busdriver or call our Transportation Department at 360-563-3525 to learn more!
Information from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
Did you know 1/3 of young adults report experiencing verbal, emotional, or physical abuse from a romantic partner. If your relationship looks less like love and more like abuse, you are not alone. Reach out to a trusted adult or school counselor or call a support line. Your safety matters. (Information provided by Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.)
For more information:
- Click here to download a flier for teens and young adults from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
- Click here to download “A Parent’s/Guardian’s Guide to Safe Dating” from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (English).
- Click here to download “A Parent’s/Guardian’s Guide to Safe Dating” from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (Spanish).
- Call 425-25-ABUSE or 425-252-2873 (free 24-hour support line).
- Visit [www.loveisrespect.org]www.loveisrespect.org.
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District-approved community fliers
This week's fliers
- Snohomish Community Resources
- Alateen Meetings in Lake Stevens
- Boeing Manufacturing Summer Internships Summer 2024
- Camp Erin Bereavement Camp - Summer 2024
- Campfire of Snohomish County
- Climb the Mountain Youth Speech and Debate Program
- Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
- ¡Día del Niño y Día del Libro! - April 30
- Earth Day - April 20
- Evening of Native Culture SVIE - April 20
- Everett Rowing - Spring Season
- Everett Rowing Program for Middle School Students
- Evergreen Recovery Centers - Youth Detox
- Girl Scouts Recruitment and Volunteers
- Girls Lacrosse Spring Registration
- Girls on the Run - Cathcart Elementary
- Girls on the Run - Riverview Elementary
- Girls on the Run - Seattle Hill Elementary
- Girl Scouts of Western Washington
- Grand Slam Summer Baseball Camps
- Grizzly Volleyball Youth Skills Camp - June 17-19
- Heavy Metal Summer Experience
- Kids Vendor Day 2023 Snohomish Farmers Market
- Let Me Run Registration
- Marine Science Club at the Seattle Aquarium
- Materials Camp at University of Washington - July 8-13
- Mean Girls Jr. - SHS Theatre
- Newsies - GPHS Theatre
- Seattle University Summer Reading Skills Program
- Sky Club for Kids Soccer Classes
- Sno-Isle Open House (8th Grade) - April 30
- Sno-Isle TECH Summer School 2024
- Snohomish Jr. Cheer Sideline Cheer Registration
- Snohomish Sky Soccer Camps
- Snohomish Youth Volleyball - March through May
- Strategic Kids Chess at Cascade View Elementary
- Strategic Kids Chess at Cathcart Elementary
- Strategic Kids Chess at Riverview Elementary
- Strategic Kids Chess at Seattle Hill Elementary
- Strategic Kids Chess and Lego at Totem Falls Elementary
- Taekwondo for Kids - April 2024
- Technovation Summer Day Camp Campfire
- TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunities
- UW Nurse Camp 2024 - July 15-19
- YMCA Overnight Camp - July and August 2024
- Youth in Action Snohomish for Equity SFE Scholarship
Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.
Quick Links
Snohomish High School
Nate DuChesne, Principal
1316 Fifth Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone: 360-563-4000
Attendance Line (voicemail only): 360-563-4005
Fax: 360-563-4195
Registrar: 360-563-4059
Nicholas Allen, Assistant Principal
Anne Tompkins, Assistant Principal
Carolyn Coombs, Assistant Principal
Zach Ward, Athletic Director
Sherri Pickett, Administrative Assistant
Kelsey Chaplin, Main Office Secretary
Jennifer Harris, Registrar
Kristy Snow, Bookkeeper
Kory Hanke, Attendance
Non-Discrimination Notice
The Snohomish 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 Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.