Panther News

Washington Comprehensive Assessment for Science (WCAS) testing continues on May 1 in the Student Center at 7:30a.m.

Junior students who do not have a Science class or participate in Running start students will need to complete the Washington Comprehensive Assessment for Science (WCAS) on May 1, 2024. Check in begins at 7:25a.m. in the Student Center. Testing will run from 7:30 until 10:30a.m.

Please being your fully charged laptop, and photo ID. Your counselor will provide a ticket for the test.

Students who purchased an AP exam, please mark your calendars and report to the assigned location and posted times. The exams will be given on campus in A 307.

• US Government & Politics - Monday, May 6 at 7:30a.m.
• Chemistry - Monday, May 6 at 11:30a.m.
• Statistics - Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30a.m.
• English Literature & Composition - Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30a.m.
• Computer Science A - Wednesday, May 8 at 11:30a.m.
• Environmental Science - Thursday , May 9 at 7:30a.m.
• Art Portfolio- Submissions due May 10
• United States History - Thursday, May 10 at 7:30a.m.
• Calculus - Monday, May 13 at 7:30a.m.
• English Language and Composition - Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30a.m.
• World History - Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30a.m.
• Biology - Thursday, May 16 at 11:30a.m.

Did you miss the Senior class meeting?

Click here to view the slideshow.

Prom is just around the corner. Tickets for your Enchanted Garden prom go on sale Monday, May 6, 2024 at the bookkeeping office before school, after school or during your lunch.

Tickets are $40 with ASB and $45 without.

Guest passes are available through the bookkeeping office.

Senior Mother Tea is on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:30p.m. in the SHS Commons. Tickets are $20 w/ ASB and $25 without and can be purchased through the bookkeeping.

Be sure to send in your photos for the slideshow to seniormothertea2024@gmail.com

Attention Seniors: It’s time to submit your photos for the senior slideshow. No more than three photos per senior. Submissions can be made to Mrs. Jantz: keri.jantz@sno.wednet.edu. Deadline for submissions is May 23, 2024.

Complete your senior clearance survey before June 7 to:

Request your final transcript; know who to see to clear fines/fees; find out where to turn in laptops and books; make sure you receive graduation tickets; not have your parents and teachers hounding you!

A link will be sent to your SSD student email and to Family 1 and Family 2 email addresses on file in Skyward, QR codes are posted around campus (one response per student please).

CONGRATULATIONS!

Are you a member of the Graduating Class of 2024 and want to give an inspiring speech during your graduation ceremony? If so, please visit Ms. Feil Adamowsky in D306 during Panther Period this week to learn more about how to become your class's designated speaker.

WHEN:

• Graduation Night- June 10, 2024

WHERE:

• Surprise location

TIME:

• 9:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (June 11, 2024)

COST:

• $200 per person
• Deadline to purchase tickets is May 1, 2024

CHECKS PAYABLE TO PACS (Panther Alternatives for Celebrating Safely)

For questions regarding the parent led grad party, please reach out via email at shs2024gradnight@gmail.com

Monday, April 22, 2024

• No Panther Period meetings, Block schedule for testing, students attend periods 1, 2, 3
• Art Honor Society; C103 2:15p.m.
• German Club; A206 2:20p.m.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

• No Panther Period meetings, Block schedule for testing, students attend periods 4, 5, 6
• Table Top/Game Club; E132/E133 2:15p.m.
• Ping Pong Club; D106 2:15p.m.
• Speech & Debate Club; Library Computer Lab 4:30-5:30p.m.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

• Yarn Club; D306 Panther Period
• Thrive Club; A210 Panther Period
• FCA; G187 Panther Period
• Orchestra Club; P110 2:30p.m.
• Anime Club; E233 2:30p.m.
• Chess Club; D308 2:20p.m.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

• Knowledge Bowl; C204 2:20p.m.
• Panther Press; D306 2:20p.m.
• Yarn Club; D306 2:20p.m.
• Speech & Debate Club; Library Computer Lab 4:30-5:30p.m.

The Robotics team went to Houston, Texas this past week to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championships. There were 600 High School teams from 16 different countries and over 45 states playing on 8 different fields. The Sonic Squirrels competed against 75 teams and finished the qualification rounds with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses, they ranked 23rd and were selected to play in the playoff alliance, captained by Issaquah High School Robotics. They finished the double elimination playoffs in match 12, with a playoff record of 2 wins and 2 losses. The students and robot performed very well and did an excellent job representing the Snohomish School District. During the event, the founder of FIRST Robotics and Segway Inventor Dean Kamen came by the pits and met with our team and spent some time with them looking over the robot.

The next Panther Pals event is coming up soon!

High school Panther Pals will travel to the elementary schools to have lunch with their littles.

Permission slips are available in A130.

• Thursday, May 2, 2024- Emerson/Dutch Hill/Machias
• Tuesday, May 7, 2024 -Cascade View/Riverview

Are you interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 Cheer Team? Please see below for some important dates coming up!

2024 Important Cheer Tryout Dates:

• April 22, 2024- Cheer Tryout Application packets available in the SHS Main Office and SHS Library
• Parent/Athlete informational meeting April 25, 2024 6:30-7:30pm in the SHS Library
• 2024 Cheerleading Tryout clinics: May 13-16 2:45-5:00 pm (aux gym)
• 2024 Cheerleading Tryouts: May 17 2:45-5:30pm (aux gym)

Journalism Club will be holding a meeting during Panther Period on Monday, April 29, 2024, in D306 to discuss changes to our website and hosting of our content. Club members (and guests!) are urged to attend, as your input is needed for this decision!

SHS has a super cool new club- The Badminton Club! We envisioned a time to hone in on your badminton skills with some fun games and tournaments! We will meet every other Monday, the first club meeting date is April 29, 2024 during Panther Period, in the main gym. Everyone is welcome from very beginner to pro! All equipment is provided, if you have any questions, you can see Mrs. Barstad. Hope to see you there!

Chinese club will meet on Thursday, May 2, from 2:20-3:20p.m. in room A203. We will do Chinese fan painting. Also, we will share Chinese milk tea with you. Members and guests are all welcome.

• Adapted from Tina Fey's 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, the Mean Girls Jr. script is a coming-of-age story filled with laughter that is family and kid-friendly. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. This naïve newbie navigates the wilds of the American high school and the social ranks by taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming Queen Bee Regina George.
• Performance dates - May 3, May 4, May 5, May 10, May 11, and May 12
• Performance location - Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center
• Friday performances at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
• Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 30, at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82803

Info Meeting:

Wednesday, May 22 during Panther Period in the Commons.

Dance Clinic dates:

2:30-4p.m.

• Tuesday, May 28 in the PAC
• Wednesday, May 29 in the Mat Room
• Thursday, May 30 in the Mat Room

Dance Audition:

12:30-2p.m.

• Friday, May 31 in the Mat Room

Applications are available in the SHS office. Physicals and Final Form due by May 28.

Any questions? Contact Jenni Kaloger Jennifer.Kaloger@sno.wednet.edu

Dates for all Panther Pal events can be found here. All dates are subject to change, so please check the page for most current dates. Announcements & updates can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

• Click here to join the Facebook page.
• Click here for the Instagram page.

Snohomish School District (Glacier Peak High School and Snohomish High School athletics) is pleased to announce that we are adding GoFan as a digital ticket-buying option. Fans can purchase tickets online through the appropriate GoFan pages or the GoFan app and all major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. We will still continue to accept cash for tickets at the door/gate for basketball, football, soccer, volleyball and wrestling events.

To purchase GoFan tickets, please click here.

Students, are you interested in attending or learning about the US Military Academy West Point? There will be an in-person information session on April 28, 2024 at the Seattle Convention Center from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. This session will provide valuable insights on the application process, key factors for success, the support that is available, their commitment to academic excellence, character development and service to our nation. RSVP at this link. RSVP: https://apply.westpoint.edu/register/Seattle
Information session flyer West Point - Seattle (28APR24) & Clackamas (30APR24).pdf

Seniors, the 2024 Washington STEM Signing Day application is open! STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors who choose to pursue STEM education at technical programs, two-year or four-year college and universities. STEM Signing Day is just like signing days for athletes, but it is a day that nominated honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals. All seniors who are pursuing a STEM credential are eligible. Apply today to participate in this ceremony this spring! Open until April 27, 2024.

The Snohomish School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) department, in partnership with local businesses, are offering four 2024 summer internships that are meant to give students an opportunity to apply the skills that they are learning in the classroom to a future career. The Snohomish summer internships are 60-hour internships that begin the week of July 8, with the idea that they can be done while also working at a regular summer job.

Students interested in the summer internships need to be 2023-2024 sophomores or juniors and at least 16-years-old. Students will need to provide their own transportation to the internship sites. The internship consists of students working a total of 60 hours during a five-week period during the summer, which will start during the week of July 8 (an exception is the internship with the Snohomish Farmers Market). Please see internship descriptions for full details. Click here to learn more and apply.

Below is this summer's list of current available internships:

• CrossFit Snohomish in Cathcart/Clearview – Personal training
• The Goddard School on Seattle Hill Road – Early childhood education
• North Sound Media (KRKO and KXA) in Everett – Broadcasting, marketing, and event management
• Snohomish Farmers Market in downtown Snohomish – Event management and entrepreneurship

Seniors, Here is a list of updated new FAFSA/WASFA deadlines for Washington State Colleges. Please be aware of these new deadlines!

Seniors, it is in the middle of Scholarship Season! Please check out the Extensive Scholarship List that is updated regularly. It is sent out in Canvas Announcements and is found on the College & Career Center Canvas homepage. At the top of this list, you can also find numerous scholarship search engines and scholarship directories. Start your search now!

The Careers That Work $1,000 scholarship is now available for seniors who are attending certain technical schools, training institutes and academy’s to apply for. Check out the List of Participating Schools in WA/Oregon and List of Participating Schools in Idaho, that offer this scholarship. Contact your counselor or Mrs. Stapleton so they can fill out the quick application.

The FAFSA application is still available to apply for! If you are attending any type of education after high, you should consider filling out the FAFSA or the WASFA. To apply for financial aid from the government or from the colleges you are applying to, you need to fill out one of the two following applications. Either the 2024-25 FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the WASFA, Washington Application for State Financial Aid. The WASFA is for students who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal aid because of their immigration status.

• Colleges have a deadline to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA. Check the college website for their up-to-date deadline!
• You only fill out one of these applications…not both.
• Complete the FAFSA
• Complete the WASFA
• You will need a username and password to access the FAFSA (students and parents/guardians).
• If you need help getting started or have questions, please contact Mrs. Stapleton.

Are you interested in learning more about local colleges and what they have to offer? Check out all of the great colleges that will be visiting SHS this year! These visits will take place in the College & Career Center, during Panther Period, at lunch or afterschool. A college visit at SHS is a great way to learn about colleges you might be interested in. By attending a college visit, you are not committed to the school!!! More colleges are being added daily to the College Visit calendar.

Upcoming College Visits

• • May 6- DigiPen Panther Period, College & Career Center

2023-2024 school year

• Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day (no school)
• Monday, June 17 - Tentative last day of school (as of March 18, 2024)
• Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth (no school)
• Potential inclement weather make-up days

• Tuesday, June 18

• Thursday, June 20

• Friday, June 21

This spring, the Ride 360 app our district uses to provide our families with student transportation information will be migrated to a replacement app, My Ride K-12. parents/guardians, students, and others will need to download the new app to access updated transportation information for your child(ren).

The new app, My Ride K-12, is available to download now. Links to the new app are available below:

• My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
• My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)

Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will transition to My Ride K-12. Additionally, existing log-in information can be used to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com. Parents/guardians will need to use their student ID# and current grade level to add their student to the app. My Ride K-12 will continue to provide secure access to student bus schedule/routing information, which can include the bus stop, route, and bus number. This is accessible on mobile devices and is confidential and secure. All app users will need to download the new app before the Ride 360 app is retired on May 1, 2024.

• My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent/Guardian Flyer (English)
• My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent/Guardian Flyer (Spanish)

If you have a question about your child’s transportation information, transportation assistance is currently available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 360-563-3525 or emailing transportation@sno.wednet.edu.

Join the Snohomish School District’s transportation/bus driver team and make a difference in students’ lives!

Benefits:

• Starting pay is $29.49/hour.
• Paid training provided at $20/hour.
• Work while your kids are in school.
• Enjoy the same school breaks and holidays.
• Full benefits for many positions including excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applicants must have five years’ experience as a licensed driver, successfully pass a drug/alcohol test, and have no more than three speeding tickets in the last five years.

Apply now at [www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs/busdriver]www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs/busdriver or call our Transportation Department at 360-563-3525 to learn more!

Did you know 1/3 of young adults report experiencing verbal, emotional, or physical abuse from a romantic partner. If your relationship looks less like love and more like abuse, you are not alone. Reach out to a trusted adult or school counselor or call a support line. Your safety matters. (Information provided by Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.)

For more information:

• Click here to download a flier for teens and young adults from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
• Click here to download “A Parent’s/Guardian’s Guide to Safe Dating” from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (English).
• Click here to download “A Parent’s/Guardian’s Guide to Safe Dating” from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (Spanish).
• Call 425-25-ABUSE or 425-252-2873 (free 24-hour support line).
• Visit [www.loveisrespect.org]www.loveisrespect.org.

Be sure to follow our SHS Facebook and below Instagram accounts for updates on athletics, ASB clubs and more!

• General @snohomishhighschool
• ASB @snohopanthers
• Athletics @shs_panther_athletics

This week's fliers

• Snohomish Community Resources
• Alateen Meetings in Lake Stevens
• Boeing Manufacturing Summer Internships Summer 2024
• Camp Erin Bereavement Camp - Summer 2024
• Campfire of Snohomish County
• Climb the Mountain Youth Speech and Debate Program
• Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
• ¡Día del Niño y Día del Libro! - April 30
• Environmental Careers Preparedness Summer Scholars Program - July 1-31
• Everett Rowing - Spring Season
• Everett Rowing Program for Middle School Students
• Evergreen Recovery Centers - Youth Detox
• Girl Scouts Recruitment and Volunteers
• Girls Lacrosse Spring Registration
• Girls on the Run - Cathcart Elementary
• Girls on the Run - Riverview Elementary
• Girls on the Run - Seattle Hill Elementary
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington
• Glacier Peak Junior Cheer Registration - Now Open
• Grand Slam Summer Baseball Camps
• Grizzly Volleyball Youth Skills Camp - June 17-19
• Heavy Metal Summer Experience
• Kids Vendor Day 2023 Snohomish Farmers Market
• Let Me Run Registration
• Marine Science Club at the Seattle Aquarium
• Materials Camp at University of Washington - July 8-13
• Mean Girls Jr. - SHS Theatre
• Newsies - GPHS Theatre
• Seattle University Summer Reading Skills Program
• Sky Club for Kids Soccer Classes
• Sno-Isle Open House (8th Grade) - April 30
• Snohomish High School Kids Tennis Camp - June 3-5
• Snohomish Jr. Cheer Sideline Cheer Registration
• Snohomish Sky Soccer Camps
• Snohomish Youth Volleyball - March through May
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cascade View Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cathcart Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Riverview Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Seattle Hill Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess and Lego at Totem Falls Elementary
• Taekwondo for Kids - April 2024
• Technovation Summer Day Camp Campfire
• TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunities
• UW Nurse Camp 2024 - July 15-19
• YMCA Overnight Camp - July and August 2024

Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.