Seniors:

This school year is going to fly by, we are already mid way through your final first semester. Fall sports are wrapping up which means some of you have already experienced your first "senior" last moment!

Although you are approaching the end of your high school career, your first priority should still be your high school classes. Taking care of graduation requirements and finishing strong. It is not unusual for college admissions to take note of final semester grades when making decisions, potentially between two equally strong students or for grades to affect scholarship offers. Don't let yourself down at the last moment.

Meet with your counselor to make sure you have all the appropriate classes scheduled for second semester so that there are no surprises in February.

Fall check list!

• 1. Are you passing your required classes?
• 2. Are you attending regularly?
• 3. Do you have a plan for next year?

Remember your grade level team are here to help any time with questions or concerns.

John Malich, Assistant Principal

April Evans, Dean of Students

Ashley Kasten, Counselor (last name A-K)

Nick Lyon, Counselor (last name L-Z)

Susie Nass, Career Counselor

Schedule an Appointment

Mrs. Kasten: https://calendly.com/kasten-skschools
Mr. Lyon: https://calendly.com/lyon-skschools/30min
Mrs. Nass: https://calendly.com/nasss-skschools/30min

Dave Goodwin

South Kitsap High School Principal.

If you do not already follow the Class of 2025 google classroom you need to join now. This is where everything important is posted for the senior class. From scholarship opportunities to college visits and admission events to senior surveys, apprenticeship and job fair dates and application information.

If you need assistance joining the google class please see your counselor or the career center as soon as possible, you are missing out!

The Career Center is hosting On the Spot Admissions with Central Washington University on November 8th and Washington State University on November 22nd. At these events, you will submit your application to these schools and receive an instant admission decision provided you meet the requirements. Fill out the google sign in form if you would like to attend one or both of these events.

Here's what you need to know:
CWU-

*Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
*Students with a 2.5- 2.99 GPA may be asked to write an additional statement explaining any extenuating circumstances regarding your grade trend. This does not have to be a lengthy response, but be prepared if asked.
*The $60 application fee is WAIVED at this event!

WSU-

*Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
*The $70 application fee is not waived, but fee waivers are available if you qualify for free and reduced lunch and other financial circumstances. Talk to your guidance counselor to see if you qualify for a fee waiver BEFORE the event.

For BOTH CWU & WSU, you must meet the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) by graduation.
If you do not meet the GPA requirements listed, you can still apply to these schools separately from these OTS events and may be admitted.

If you are planning on going to a 2 year college, a technical college, a 4 year college/university, or a trade school, you should apply for financial aid.

You will need to know your social security number--not your card, just the number and your own email.

If you do not have a social security number or don't want federal aid, you will use the WASFA. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. There are various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA. If you are not sure which application (FAFSA or WASFA) to use, complete the WASFA questionnaire in the link below.

Please complete this now so you are ready when the FAFSA/WASFA opens on Dec. 1st.

The high school and beyond plan is a WA state graduation requirement!

All seniors must complete their plan in order to participate in the graduation commencement ceremony in June. If you have not checked in or worked on your plan for a while, do it soon. The goal should be to complete all the Core Lessons section of the Xello Dashboard to meet your High School and Beyond Plan requirements for graduation by winter break to be entered into a prize drawing!

You can do this online at home anytime. Get help from the Counseling Office or Career Center if you have questions.

Seniors only, have the privilege of being able to submit their own headshot for the Yearbook, we will swap out this year's student ID pic for your own special senior photo in the yearbook, if you get it to us by the deadline!

All you have to do is send a jpg file of a photo (with no watermarks) at a 300-600 dpi resolution to SKseniorphotos@gmail.com before Sunday, December 1st. This date is not negotiable and is required for us to send pages to the publisher by our deadline, so we are unable to process or include photos sent after this date.

Senior Ads

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook.

To purchase your ad online click on the link below. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook Senior Ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Your ad will be created directly through the Jostens website so you can upload those special photos.

Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online (no obvious logos because of copyright issues, no images depicting actual or implied drugs, alcohol, or weapons. All orders must be placed by 01/24/2025.

Full page $275
½ page $175
¼ page $100.00
1/8 page $60.00

For general Graduation Information, including ordering your Cap/Gown please visit the high school website.

Families: Would you like to support, volunteer or just be kept in-the-loop? Senior class families play an important role in coordinating Grad Night, the Downtown Parade, Fundraising and planning for the senior class.

Join the "South Kitsap High School Seniors 2025" Facebook group.