Grizzly Gram
Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - October 25, 2024
Grizzly Families
Hey Grizzly Families,
It's been another great week here at NHS. The weather is getting cooler and cooler and staff and students are putting in a ton of work in the classrooms. I thank you all for continuing to encourage attendance every day for your student(s). Remember that if your student has to be absent, please call in to excuse their absences.
There is a ton of info below...please check it all out!
If you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Upcoming Important Dates
- November 1st: Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
- November 3rd: Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Back)
- November 8th: Veterans Day Assembly
- November 11th: Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
- November 14th: STCU Money Live (Seniors Only)
- November 21st: Band Fundraiser Dinner (More Info to Come)
- November 22nd: Winter Ball (See Flyer Below)
- November 25th: End of First Trimester & Early Release
- November 26th-29th: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
- June 6th: Class of '25 Graduation!!!!
- June 12th: Last Day of School!!!!
Upcoming Varsity Games
Haunted High School
Due to unforeseen circumstances the NHS Haunted House has been cancelled for this year.
Auto Tech & Welding
Our Newport Automotive Technology and Welding classes visited RWC Group. RWC is a large, heavy duty diesel sales, service and fabricator in the northwest and Alaska. They showed us their workplace and talked to students about the benefits of the trade occupations they offer and things to consider for their future careers.
FFA
Two of our Newport FFA members, Novalee Haney and Sami Tellessen, and advisor Mrs. Driver were able to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Football Game Student Expectations
Parents please see the letter below about Student Expectations at our football games. Please review with you student(s) before our next home game on Friday, October 25th.
Veterans Day Assembly
Band Trip/Fundraiser Update
Thanks, everyone, for your continued support of our outstanding student musicians! We are still raising money for the NHS Band trip to the west side in April. Our next fundraising event is a Spaghetti Feed Dinner on Thursday, November 21st at 6PM. Ticket pre-sales will start in November, and will cost $15 per person. More information will be coming soon! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Munson at munsonsteven@newportgriz.com.
Halloween 24 Guidelines
All School Food Drive!!!
All food collected will go to our local food bank and back into our community.
Winter Ball
NHS 24-25 Yearbooks!!!!
Yearbooks are on sale now! The cost of the award winning Newport Yearbook is $40 until January 20th. After January 20th the book price is $45.
Some important deadlines for Seniors (Class of 2025):
Senior Portraits are due on or before January 10th, 2025. Senior portraits may be emailed to Grizyearbook@newportgriz.com. Senior Photos must be at least 300dpi resolution, and should measure at least 4x6 inches. We strongly urge seniors to choose senior portraits that are vertically formatted. Please ensure that the contents of the senior photo are school appropriate. Please send the yearbook staff at least two photos. One will be used for the yearbook, the other for other senior special events and programs. If you have any questions regarding senior photos, please email matthewstodd@newportgriz.com
Counselor's Corner
Red Ribbon Week
NHS Counseling Team
This is our amazing Counselor/Social Worker Team at NHS. If you need anything, please reach out to them for help. They are (l to r):
Daylan Kiss - At NHS two days per week
Cassie Anderson - At NHS Monday - Friday
What is 211?
2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you in finding the help you need in Newport and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Bradbury is offering Homework Help!!!
Before School Study Table will be every morning except Wednesday. It will start at 7:30 and go until school starts.
Lunch Study Table will be Monday-Friday.
After School Study Table will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
All study tables will be in room 120. Reach out to Mrs. Bradbury for more information. Any changes will be announced in the Daily Bulletin.
What is 988?
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
Thoughts of suicide
Mental Health or substance use crisis, or
Any other emotional distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Check out the KUBS FM YouTube page. You can view past Football and Basketball games as well as past graduations and our new series Meet Newport. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with KUBS FM. Click on the KUBS logo above to visit the page. Contact KUBS Here.
Parent Student Handbook
Contact Us
Office Phone - 509-447-2481
Steve Bouldin - Principal - bouldinsteve@newportgriz.com
Brett Mackey - Asst. Principal/Athletic Director - mackeybrett@newportgriz.com
Saraya Pierce - College & Career Specialist/CTE Director - piercesaraya@newportgriz.com
Cassie Anderson - Counselor/Social Worker - andersoncassie@newportgriz.com
Stephanie Phillips - Office Manager - phillipsstephanie@newportgriz.com
Teddi Armstrong - Attendance Secretary - armstrongteddi@newportgriz.com
Crystal Mitcham - Registrar - mitchamcrystal@newportgriz.com