- Wednesday, April 17, is a 1.5 hour early release. Classes end at 12:15 pm. Student lunch is 12:20 pm-12:50 pm. Buses depart at 12:55 pm.

- Thursday, April 18, is Family FAFSA Night. Join us at 6:30 PM in the Library for help fillingout the FAFSA college aid form.

All visitors must check in at the front office in the A building during school hours. The Shelton High School campus is not open to community use during school hours, unless prior arrangements have been made with school administration.

We'd like to welcome Dreann Merriman to Shelton High School. Dreann is our new Career Center Specialist and is located in the 100 building. She can help with all your post-high school plans. Please do not hesitate to reach out to her if you have questions regarding scholarships, work opportunities, internships, etc. Dreann can be reached at 360-426-4471 ext. 16008.

The Mason Health Science Academy Scholarship application is now available.

• Applications must be submitted to Nicole Eddins, neddins@masongeneral.com no later than April 1st.

• Mrs. Zakem will be in the Career Center during both lunches on Tuesday, 3/26, and Wednesday 3/27 to help interested students.

• Application can be found at https://www.masonhealth.com/media/forms/2024-Health-Science-Academy-Scholarship-App-fillable-FINAL-PDF.pdf

SSD Budget Update

The 2024-25 school year is fast approaching and we want families to be aware of important information about the budget for next school year.

We are currently facing a downward trend where there are fewer dollars for districts. As some of you may have heard, districts across Washington State are facing heavy budget cuts leading to staffing reductions and even closing schools.

As we enter the budget planning season, we are thoughtfully approaching each decision as budgets are built to minimize any impacts on student learning. While we are lean and need to stay lean in our spending, we are not facing an involuntary reduction in force or closing schools or programs.

Your patience and support mean a lot as we face these challenges together. Thank you for being part of the SSD community.

The Shelton High School Drama Club and Theater Productions proudly present this year's spring musical.

When: April 26 and 27, May 3 and 4

Time: TBA

Where: SHS Performing Arts Center

Seniors- please make sure you are checking your high school email for important information from the Career Center about financial Aid, scholarships, college applications and how to request your transcript.

If students are in need of volunteer opportunities for college admissions or scholarship purposes OR you just want to help your community, here are some places who are always looking for help. This looks great on resumes for future employment also. Click the links below:

Adopt A Pet

Capitol Land Trust (13 Mason County areas)

CIELO’s Monthly Food Bank at Faith Lutheran Church

Habitat for Humanity

Harmony Hill Healing Retreat

Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group

Love INC Clearinghouse

Mason Conservation District

Mason County Historical Society & Museum

Mason County Senior Activities Assocation/Senior Center

Mason Health (Junior Volunteer)

PNW Salmon Center

Shelton Community Lifeline

Shelton Timberland Library

Sound Learning

Deliveries to students will not be accepted at Shelton High School. This includes items such as: Food/Drinks, flowers, balloons, money, and personal items. Delivery services such as Door Dash and Uber Eats are not allowed on campus. This includes deliveries placed by parents or guardians, unless preapproved by front office staff. These items are also not allowed on the school district buses. A parent/guardian may come to the front office to deliver something to their student. In that event we will call the student down so the parent can hand off the item. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment for all Highclimbers.

Late buses are available on Monday-Friday.

· Normal release days (M-W 2:20 pm release) Activity bus departs SHS at 5:00 pm

· 1 ½ hour early release (PLC Wednesdays) Activity bus departs SHS at 3:30 pm

· 3 hour early release- no activity bus

Note. Please help remind your students that the late bus can only be used for academic or club related purposes and they are expected to spend the entire time productively. Students abusing this opportunity may lose the privilege to ride the late bus.

Clothing, Household Items, Nonperishable food, community resources...we have you covered!

Are you in need of something? The Student & Family Resource Center can probably help! Our resource center has a clothing bank with clothing for all ages. All of the clothing is laundered. A household item bank may also have what you need: bedding, small

kitchen appliances, and more! The newest addition to the SFRC is the food bank and hygiene bank. If you are looking for a community connection, the SFRC can help you connect with the right resource.

Student and Family Resource Center located at 550 E K Street, visits to the center are by appointment only. They can be schedule by calling 360-490-1235. Contact Betty Uriostegui at buriostegui@sheltonschools.org for more information.

If you receive an automated call or email regarding your student being marked absent from one or more of their classes, and you feel this in error, please contact their teacher(s) directly or have your student discuss it with their teacher(s). The teacher will correct the attendance by completing an attendance correction form for the office.

Requesting an Off Campus Pass

360-432-3215 or

Email SHSAttendance@sheltonschools.org.

Reporting an Absence

360-426-0768 (24 hour line)

Julie O'Hara (freshman), johara@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16016.

Shawn Ames (10-12 grade, A-G), sames@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16015

Diana Gerla (10-12 grade, H-N), dgerla@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16014

Carol Benek, (10-12 grade, O-Z), cbenek@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16018

Aaron Joeseph (Counseling Secretary), ajoseph@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16003

Dreann Merriman (Career Center Specialist), 360-426-4471 ext. 16008

Shelly O'Dell (Testing Coordinator), shodell@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16005

Meet with a Counselor: If you or your student would like to meet with a School Counselor please email or call to make an appointment.

Walk-in hours: Before school, after school and during lunch.

Response Counselor of the Day (available to meet with students that need immediate attention):

Monday- Ms. O’Hara

Tuesday- Ms. Gerla

Thursday- Mrs. Benek

Friday- Ms. Ames

Shelton High School has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and other credentials securely. This link will open a new browser.

Parchment requires use of a NON-SCHOOL email and the only payment option is the use of a credit/debit card. Please have these available when requesting your transcript.

• Current Students: DO NOT use your school email when registering with Parchment. You must use a non-school email or you will not be able to access your account.
• Former Students: Cost is $4.40 per transcript ordered. Requests are usually fulfilled within three business days of receipt of payment, but please allow two weeks for delivery.
• In the rare circumstance the desired recipient does not accept electronic delivery and the transcript must be mailed, there will be an additional charge.
• We try to process transcript requests within 3 business days after we receive them. However, during certain high-demand times throughout the year it can take longer. Please allow extra time, 2 weeks in most cases, for your transcript to reach its destination.

Users will be notified by email when their request is complete and can also track the status of their request or view a saved copy of their transcript.

Click on the Parchment logo to proceed to the ordering site:

Skyward is the student information system that the Shelton School District uses to house student information and their official grades. It is a great source of information as teachers, school staff, and administrators share information via email in the Skyward message center. Parents/guardians also have access to student grades, attendance, and other critical information to help assure academic success.

If you do not currently have a Skyward account or are having issues accessing your account please contact Aaron Joseph at ajoseph@sheltonschools.org.

Canvas is the Learning Management System that our teachers use in their classes. Parents and guardians can set up their own Canvas account and link it to their student’s account to monitor progress in the class.

For instructions on how to set up your parent/guardian account or on how to link to your student’s account go to https://shs.sheltonschools.org/information/c_a_n_v_a_s.

If you are having trouble accessing your parent/guardian Canvas account or have other questions please contact June Dhamers at jdhamers@sheltonschools.org.

If you have questions about content in the Canvas courses contact the teacher for that course.

In the event you need to contact a teacher you can find their email and voicemail number on our website (Staff Directory) under About SHS at the top of the main page, then click on Staff Directory. Email is the preferred method as teachers can check those throughout the day. Please allow 24 hours for a teacher to return your email or call.

Check out the Washington Guaranteed Admission Program (WAGAP). More information can be found at WAGAP.

Attention SHS Health Sciences students! Mason Health's FULL-RIDE scholarship for future nurses, phlebotomists and medical assistants is now OPEN! Turn in your scholarship application by April 1. Don't be afraid to apply!

ACTE -- the host of CTE Month® -- and NASA HUNCH are excited to announce the 2023-24 student video challenge, which offers students the opportunity to showcase the application of CTE and project-based learning programs in high-demand career fields on Earth as well as in space. This year's theme: "Why Go to the Moon?" The contest is open to students of all ages, including elementary, middle school, high school and postsecondary students in any school or homeschool. Submit a two-minute by April 1.

Drama- WENDY BURR

Equality- RICKY MATHENY

French- HELENA FERREIRA

Game Theory- SHANNON MURPHREE

German- ANTJE FORTIER

Honor Society- RICHARD LEWIS

Knowledge Bowl- ELIZABETH WARREN

Native- KAT LAWRENCE

NJROTC Drill Team- BRIAN HARWELL & STEPHEN GONCZI

Outdoor- MADI JOHNSON

Pep- EVA JAMES

Powerlifting- JOSH MUNRO

Robotics- ROBIN CLAREY

Spanish- SOLEDAD McGIMPSEY

Special Olympics- SCOTTI CRUMP

Yearbook- TYLER RAMOS

DECA- JENNIFER SIMPSON

FCCLA- JANET TONEY & KRIS HOWELL

FFA- ELIZABETH WARREN

SKILLS USA- JACOB FULLINGTON

Shelton High School Athletics uses Final Forms, an on-line athletic registration program.

This program allows parents/guardians to register students for athletic activities that require a participation packet. Parents/Guardians will register their students, upload documents required for athletic activities, provide required/pertinent information, read and e-sign documents, etc. The Athletic Office will be able to efficiently manage eligibility, forms submitted, physicals, payments, and rosters. Coaches will be able to increase their efficiency of viewing registrations, organizing teams and rosters, sending notifications to their students, as well as parent communications.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Parents/Guardians will need to go to – Shelton-wa.finalforms.com. This site can be accessed from computers and cell phones. Go to “Parent Login” and you will then be asked to create an account and/or login if you already have an account. SHS will have computers available for you to use if you do not have access elsewhere. Once an account is created you will add your athlete and be able to manage their athletics. You only have to have one account for your family and then you can go to the account and add all your athletes on one account if you have multiple students.

***ALL STUDENTS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE THEY CAN TRY OUT***