Stanwood High School

Every student in the Stanwood-Camano School District is empowered to learn in an inclusive setting and is prepared for the future of their choice.

Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.

There has been a daily increase in tardies, especially to 1st period. Please help encourage your student to arrive at school on time. The expectation is for students to be in class when the second bell rings at 7:40 am. Thank you for being so supportive in this area.

Dear Parents and Guardians -

If someone other than the listed Parent or Guardian needs to pick up your student during school hours, "Day Of" permission is needed. Please make sure that you call the Office at 360-629-1300, send an email to Attendance, or send in a note that morning.

"Day Of" permission is needed for those designated as Emergency Contacts as well.

We cannot release a student without "Day Of" permission to anyone other than a listed Parent or Guardian. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe!

The North Gym and the Library are open during both lunches. Food and drinks are not allowed in either location. Students are not permitted in hallways during lunch as classes are in session.

Monday, March 4th:

• Regular Schedule

Tuesday, March 5th:

• Regular Schedule

Wednesday, March 6th:

• Late Start Wednesday

Thursday, March 7th:

• Regular Schedule

Friday, March 8th:

• Advisory Schedule

March 8th, 9th,15th and 16th: Spring Play, "Cinderella"

March 11th: Deadline for SCAF Scholarships for Seniors

March 18th: Spring Choir Concert, 7-9 pm in the PAC

March 21st: Spring Band Concert, 7-9 pm in the PAC

March 27th-29th: Spring Conferences - more information TBA

April 20th: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Cap and Gown Pick up with Jostens in the upper PAC lobby

Butter Braid Sales: February 26-March 18!

Check with your favorite band member or use the QR Code below. Orders will be delivered in time for Easter, Mother’s Day, or graduation celebrations. There are cookie dough and gluten free options available. Profits from the sales will support the Band boosters to pay for transportation to upcoming performances and competitions as well as other program expenses.

**note pastries are frozen and are only available for local delivery.

**This event is a Band Booster fundraiser not sponsored by the school district**

Upcoming Events and Concerts:

3/16: Jazz Festival in Fife

3/19: Band Festival contest in Arlington

3/21: Spring Concert in the PAC 7-9pm (Open to the Public)

Stanwood High’s tiny homes project is taking shape!

Construction Geometry students are making progress on four tiny houses for the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) using donated lumber and other building materials from Lowe's.

Students are taking advantage of this opportunity to grow their skills in a real life, hands-on environment! The finished products will be transported by the LIHI to a Tiny House Village in Western Washington to help people in need.

Thank you to our amazing community for supporting our Career & Technical Education Program!

Learn more about our CTE program HERE

****Our Senior information page has been updated with lots of end of the year dates and events! Make sure you check it out and click HERE****

The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation has opened its 2024 High School Scholarship cycle.

More than 200 scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who reside within the school district's boundaries or attend school in the district — including home-schooled students and those who attend private schools outside of the area.

Application information can be found on the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation website at

www.s-caf.org. The deadline for applications is at midnight on Monday, March 11.

For more information, please contact the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation at 360-629-6878 or

director@s-caf.org.

Cap and Gown pick up of all ordered packages from Jostens will be on April 20th, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the upper PAC Lobby.

State officials are asking students, families, educators, and community partners to help them choose an online platform to manage the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) graduation requirement.

This 15-minute survey is open now through March 8. Questions are designed to get feedback on the best possible features and functions to include in the new platform. Statewide feedback from a wide variety of users is vital to ensure we understand the needs and interests of all stakeholders.

Come join us for a fresh take on the classic fairy tale, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This hilarious musical has all the beautiful songs from the original play but updates the script with some surprising twists. Cinderella longs to escape the toil of her life at home, yet recognizes that she can change the world through kindness and compassion. It’s a wonderful show for the whole family.

The play will be presented at 7 p.m., March 8, 9, 15, 16. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, or $25 for a parent pass (all four nights) — can be purchased at the box office or online via GoFan (for a small fee). Don't miss this play for the whole family.

Spartan Sports Report

Keep up with Stanwood Athletics by subscribing to the Spartan Sports Report!

Click Here to sign up to receive weekly scores, news, photos, and more.

Participation Fees

We are now accepting spring sports payments. Each sport is $100, and athletes are required to purchase the ASB card for $45. Payments can be made before/after school or during lunch (cash or check only) or online via the SCSD Payment Portal: https://wa-stanwoodcamano.intouchreceipting.com/signin. The maximum charge per student per year is $200, so if your athlete is in their third sport, please have them stop by the Athletic or ASB window to quickly complete the Pay to Play form, but the fee will be $0. Fees will also be waived for students who qualify; please contact ASB Bookkeeper Janelle Owings with any questions.

SHS Athletics Helpful Links

Please visit our linktree for access to a variety of Spartan information! Rosters, schedules, tickets and more: https://linktr.ee/go_shsspartans

WESCO Spectator Guidelines & Sportsmanship Code

The essential elements of character-building and ethics in interscholastic athletics are embodied in the concept of seven core principles: sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, dedication, and respect. To demonstrate sportsmanship in the stands, we ask all spectators to adhere to these 5 basic guidelines:

• I will appreciate all good plays and players, whether they compete for my team or my opponent.
• I will remember that school athletics are an extension of the classroom and that learning is taking place.
• I will be positive and use respectful language towards players, coaches, officials, and other spectators.
• I will respect the abilities and sensitivities of our opponents and officials, regardless of the outcome of the contest.
• I will remember that my actions reflect on others, including students, school, and the community.

Do you want your poetry published in a book? Your school has been chosen to take part in a national poetry contest! Join us in showcasing student poetry in the 30th edition of theYoung American Poetry Digest. Deadline to enter poetry submission is March 15, 2024. Complete details in the March Library Newsletter. Also, don’t forget about the Bookmark Design Contest in the SHS Library. Stop by the SHS Library to pick up a form template. Deadline for the bookmark design contest is March 31, 2024.

Check all the library events and literary news in the March Library Newsletter.

How are we doing?

For the second year in a row, the school district is asking the community to take a 10 minute survey to help us plan for the future.

Last year, more than 1,300 community members took the time to share their thoughts. The feedback helped us adapt our processes, procedures, and systems — such as how we communicate with families and where best to prioritize investments. This is all in an effort to ensure our priorities are aligned with those of the community.

Please share the link to as many people as possible! We don't want to miss anyone because all the input will help shape the future of the school district for years to come.

Families can find breakfast and lunch menus for March on our Food Services webpage by expanding the "Monthly Menus" tab.

Meanwhile, we continue to encourage families to submit a Free and Reduced Meal application online via Skyward Family Access by clicking the Food Service tab and then Applications.

Several area nonprofit organizations — such as the Stanwood-Camano YMCA and the Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission — offer clubs, programs, classes, and events for local students, including:

• Spring Sports (YMCA)
• 2024 Sports Offerings (YMCA)
• Youth & Government program (YMCA)
• Leaders Club (YMCA)
• Freeform Line Drawing (SCAAC)
• Spring Rowing (Everett Rowing)
• Youth Dynamics (Stilly Valley)

View even more local programming on our Community e-Fliers webpage!

Resource Fair for Middle School, High School, Transition and Beyond

Resources for Now and the Future

Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities is hosting a free community event that welcomes individuals with developmental disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, caregivers, teachers, employees, and other interested community members.

The event will host community agencies and a variety of free workshops that will provide information on services, community connections and access to the people and tools available to help everyone pursue their employment and career goals.

The fair will include information on employment, advocacy, assistive technology, housing, transportation, guardianship, benefits planning, leadership opportunities, trusts, and more.

Date: Tuesday, March 26.

Time: 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Cascade High School, 801 East Casino Rd., Everett WA 9820

For more information, click the links below:

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Arabic

All presentations and resources are in English. Please email ddinfo@snoco.org to request an accommodation or interpreter service before March 4, 2024.

**This event is not sponsored by Stanwood High School or Stanwood School District.

Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE

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.

Parents/Guardians have the right to request their students' teachers' professional qualifications. For this specific information, please contact Mrs. Christine Del Pozo at cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu or call 360-629-1200

7400 272nd Street Northwest

Stanwood, WA 98292

Main Office: (360) 629-1300

shsnewsletter@stanwood.wednet.edu