Dear Skyline GRIZZFAM,

As we near the end of another academic year, I am delighted to reflect on the tremendous accomplishments and growth we've experienced together. This year has been nothing short of fantastic, filled with achievements and milestones that make us proud to be part of the Skyline family.

I'm thrilled to share our remarkable progress in the ISAT scores and participation, showcasing our commitment to academic excellence. Through dedication and hard work, our students have shown significant improvements, a testament to their determination and the unwavering support of our faculty and staff.

Additionally, I am pleased to announce a notable increase in attendance, reflecting our collective efforts to foster a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.

Our Advanced Placement program continues to flourish, with an impressive 191 students undertaking 293 exams across 19 different courses. This remarkable participation underscores our students' eagerness to challenge themselves academically and the dedication of our educators in preparing them for success.

Furthermore, our athletic teams have shone brightly this year, demonstrating resilience, sportsmanship, and a commitment to excellence in every competition. Their achievements reflect the spirit of teamwork and dedication that defines Skyline High School.

As we celebrate these achievements, let us also acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and unwavering support of our entire community – students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. Together, we have made this year a resounding success.

I look forward to continuing our journey of growth and excellence in the coming year, guided by our shared values and commitment to empowering every student to reach their fullest potential.

Warm regards,

Joshua Newell

Principal, Skyline High School

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The Patty Duke High School Musical Theater Awards were announced today and Skyline Drama received the following honors:

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role-Charlie McKee

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role- Eliza Erickson

Outstanding Student Reporter - Grace Gannon

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble to our amazing Ensemble from Mamma Mia! (We had 65 students in the show.)

5 Students have been selected to attend the week long intensive camp May 20-24 which is free to them. They are:

Charlie McKee, Ethan Barton, Gwendolyn Craw, Eliza Erickson, and Grace Gannon

This is a huge honor and we get to accept our awards at the Patty Duke Awards Night dated May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Morrison Center in Boise.

Our Skyline students participated in a community High School art show with The Snake Bite Restaurant. We had 28 students participate and create some amazing painted fish. There were 3 winners from each High School. Our 3 winners were 1st place Cordelia Jensen, 2nd place Hannah Vollmer, and 3rd place Ella Tobin.

38 Skyline High School Drama students attended the Idaho State University One-Act Competition on April 19 & 20, 2024. Skyline’s production of The Dark Road by Laura Lundgren Smith earned the school Top Three Honors at the Competition and was so heartrending that 2 of the judges were moved to tears. The Dark Road chronicles the life of Greta, a young female concentration camp guard, who is tried, convicted, and executed for her war crimes. The gripping play explores how easily one can travel down a dark path and become convinced that evil is good.

Mrs. Sue Parrett applauded her students for the professional manner in which they prepared and presented the show, directed by student teacher Joe Robinson. Just before they took the stage, Mrs. Parrett read the following quote by Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel; “For the survivor who chooses to testify, it is clear; his duty is to bear witness for the dead and living. He has no right to deprive future generations of a past that belongs to our collective memory. To forget would be not only dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time.”

In addition to the Top Three Honors, Skyline senior, Carter Drake, received the award for Best Actor of the competition, and Kaylee Smiddy was selected as Star Cast member. The full cast includes Emily Barton, Ethan Barton, Gwendolyn Craw, Eliza Erickson, Ashlynn Evans, Susana Galvan, Jason Gillespie, Jillian Gillespie,

Charlie McKee, Kalel Noyes, Emmalee Orchard, and Aidan Watrous. Peter McKee and Tyson Evans represented Skyline in the Tech Olympics Competition.

Cultural and social activities kept Spanish Club members busy and entertained throughout the school year. We started the year with Homecoming. The club decided on Leyendas (urban legends) for the float theme. The next month, Sr. Lundin treated the club to a Venezuelan lunch. In the spring, club members participated in bowling and Blast Off team building activities. Spanish Club officers for this school year are co-presidents Dianna Resendiz-Ramirez and David Holloway and secretary Hannah Vollmer.

In honor of Earth Day 2024 SHS Stud Gov spent a little time outside doing a Scavenger Hunt to clean-up the front of the school and parking lot. Teams looked for shiny things, weird things, squishy things, recyclable things, the grossest things and more...taking pictures and having fun in the sun competing to get the fullest bag.

The Freshman Success Team is very proud of all the hard work Freshman students have done for third trimester. We want to encourage all students but especially the Freshman to finish strong as they are reaching the finish line of their Freshman Year!

On Monday,4/29, we recognized the Seniors who successfully completed an NAF Pathway.

Certificate Requirements:

• Completion of Four classes in a business pathway

• Completion of 120 hours at a paid internship & received positive feedback

Honor Cord Requirements: (awarded at senior awards night 5/23)

• Completion of Four classes in a business pathway

• Completion of 120 hours at a paid internship & received positive feedback

• Earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0+

Schedules for the 24-25 school year will be released May 6th - 8th and Class Choice will open.

Summer school applications are open and need to be turned in ASAP. Pick up one in the counseling office. Deadline to signup for overload IDLA summer classes is Friday, may 31st.

Skyline High School

Class of ‘99 Scholarship

The Skyline High School Class of ‘99 is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a 2024 Skyline High School graduate.

The scholarship will be awarded to the graduate who interviews the best: Interviews will be set after assessing essays submitted by applicants.

In your essay, please indicate how you have progressed from your freshman year to now. Include progression in the classroom, community, and society in general. We want to award a student that is still progressing but has yet to reach their full potential.

· Please include: name, address, phone number, and email.

· Essays are limited to 1200 words.

· Submit applications in an email attachment to Chet Taylor at: chettaylor@evocom.com

· Due Friday, May 10, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled in person at Skyline with Teachers and a member of the Scholarship fund

Each senior will receive 6 tickets, with the opportunity to get an additional 4 tickets. All tickets will be given to students at Grad Practice on May 28th at the MAC.

If you have not ordered a cap and gown , please do so immediately.

Please contact Travis Belcher, our Josten's Rep

(406) 443-3844

travis.belcher@jostens.com