The Pirate Press
Neah-Kah-Nie High School's Weekly Newsletter
November 22, 2024
Upcoming Dates: 📅
November:
- Nov 25: Finals Day 2
- Nov 26-29: No School
- Dec 3: NHS Induction 6-7:30
- Dec 5: Senior Family Night/Financial Aid Night
- Dec 6: FNRL Event 9am-3pm
When is Graduation?
Graduation will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 31st at NKNHS. We moved the date this year due to the Track and Field state meet.
Student Life📖
Last Saturday, November 16th, NKN Robotics attended Meet 1 at Hillsboro High School, and ended the day in 2nd place out of 21 teams.
Students were hard at work preparing for Finals this week!
Mr. Douma's Foods class was hard at work making a festive meal for their final!
Rotary Student of the Month- Starla Rootlieb
Congratulations to our Rotary Student of the Month, Starla Rootlieb! Starla is a dedicated and compassionate student who consistently seeks to make a positive impact on the well-being of those around her. In class, when choosing topics for her speeches, she gravitates toward themes that promote mental and emotional health. One noteworthy example is her "to-do speech," in which she shared valuable insights on how to live life without anxiety and negative self-talk, encouraging others to embrace self-compassion and mindfulness.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Starla is a source of support for her peers, offering encouragement and empathy both in and out of the classroom. Her commitment to the well-being of others extends to her involvement in extracurricular activities, where she fosters a sense of community and camaraderie. Whether through her friendships, club participation, or her relationships with staff, she embodies the values of the Rotary Group—service, kindness, and leadership.
What a great performance by the band and choir students this week!
Costa Rica Exchange Opportunity
Mudd Nick is sponsoring two Neah-Kah-Nie Spanish Language students for the experience of a lifetime. Mudd Nick will award two scholarships for students who are selected by the Partners of America Costa Rica Exchange Program. Scholarship applications are now being accepted and are due by Dec. 6, 2024. For more information or to get a copy of the application, contact Mudd Nick program coordinator James Johansen at jamesj@nknsd.org or follow this link: Mudd Nick Partners of America Scholarship Application
After School Tutoring in Room 3
Stephanie Gomez and Shawn Lehr offer after school tutoring on Thursdays in room 3 from 4:00-6:00. Students needing to access the activity bus can do so at the end. Students can sign up with Amy in the main office.
Help is Available!
Scan the QR Code to view and access resources relating to:
- Mental Health
- Suicide
- LBGTQ+
- Sexual Assault, dating violent, domestic violence, and abuse
- Student and school safety
- Food pantries
- Housing and shelter
- Childcare and parenting
Information that is helpful to know:
Student Wellness Center is Open!
Student Illness and Absence
Call or Email the Main Office to Let Us Know
Our phone number is 503-355-2772.
The email is amya@nknsd.org
It is important to let us know that your child will not be attending so we do not worry about them. If your child is not at school, and we haven't heard from you, then you will receive an automated phone call notifying you of your child's absence.'
How long does my child need to wait to return to school after an illness?
The answer to this question depends on their symptoms. Our school has to follow the directives from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) regarding when students may be readmitted to school after an illness. Please review the provided info from OHA. Please also note that the period of exclusion often requires 24 hours away from school (this is not a rule that the school developed, but one we have to follow).
Medication
All prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication must be administered at the office by trained personnel.
Medication that you want your child to take during the school day has to be brought to the office in the original container (or we cannot take possession of the medication). Parents must complete the medicine administration form before trained personnel can dispense medication to a child. ALL OTC medications must be handled through the office (this includes cough drops). If you have any questions about medication administration and school, please contact our main office.