Stanwood High School

Every student in the Stanwood-Camano School District is empowered to learn in an inclusive setting and is prepared for the future of their choice.

Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.

Spartan Time will be used during Advisory, where students can visit teachers for additional support. Below is the process used:

• The teacher or student can initiate it.

• If the student initiates it, the teacher will call the receiving teacher to okay it and send the student a signed Spartan Pass.

• Students scan QR code before leaving their 2nd period with a pass and scan QR code upon arriving at the receiving classroom.

• If a student doesn't have a way to scan the QR code, then the student can be given the physical pass to take to the receiving teacher and the receiving teacher does a courtesy call to the sending teacher if initiated by the student or the student doesn’t have a way to scan the QR code.

• The student remains in the receiving classroom for the remainder of the Spartan Time period.

This spring, all 10th graders and some 11th and 12th graders who still need to meet their pathway will take the Smarter Balanced Assessments in Math and English Language Arts in Math and English Language Arts classes.

The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) will also be given to 11th graders in their respective Science Classes.

Students must ensure to bring their charged Chromebooks daily as they will be used for testing.

The dates of the assessments are listed below.

May 20th-May 24th: ELA

May 28th-May 31st: Math/WCAS

June 3rd-7th: Makeups (all)

Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Assessments consist of a computer adaptive test and a performance task.

For state testing, we will provide headphones and all testing materials for students. If they'd like to use their own/personal headphones, please make sure they are WIRED and plugged into our Chromebook (state testing does not allow wireless headphones).

For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test.

Dear Parents and Guardians -

If someone other than the listed Parent or Guardian needs to pick up your student during school hours, "Day Of" permission is needed. Please make sure that you call the Office at 360-629-1300, send an email to Attendance, or send in a note that morning.

"Day Of" permission is needed for those designated as Emergency Contacts as well.

We cannot release a student without "Day Of" permission to anyone other than a listed Parent or Guardian. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe!

Monday, April 15th:

• Regular Schedule

Tuesday, April 16th:

• Regular Schedule

Wednesday, April 17th:

• Late Start Schedule

Thursday, April 18th:

• Regular Schedule

Friday, April 19th:

• Advisory Schedule
• Assembly (ASB Elections) for 9, 10, 11th grade
• Spartan Time for 12th grade

Stanwood ASB is creating Thriftwood — a free thrift store shopping event for students!

ASB is now accepting donations of clothing and accessories (shoes, bags, etc.) in bins stashed around the school.

Students can donate items now through April 19th. The Thriftwood shopping event will be from 2:40 to 4 p.m. on April 26th in the SHS commons!

Use this time to clean and declutter areas in your life. And then, students can swing by the shop on April 26th to find some new-to-you clothes for free!

Please note: Do not donate undergarments, socks, and swimwear.

April 22nd: NHS Induction, 7pm in the PAC by invitation only

April 24-27 and May 1-4: The 3rd Annual Bloom'n Plant Sale

April 26th: Thriftwood Shopping Event 2:40pm in the Commons

April 29th: Culture Night at SHS

April 30th: Chamber Music Recital Night, SHS Band

May 3rd: Senior Prom - SEE BELOW in Class of 2024 for additional information

May 16th: Band Concert

May 21st: Evening of One Act Plays

May 29th: Choir Concert

May 31st: Spring Tolo dance

** Update to the end of the school year:

• Friday, June 14 — will be a full day on a normal schedule
• Monday, June 17— will operate on a late-start Wednesday schedule. FIELD DAY!
• Tuesday, June 18 — will operate on our last-day schedule (7:40-9:40 a.m.for secondary)

Stanwood FBLA is preparing to compete at FBLA State in Spokane, Washington April 24-27, 2024. 39 Spartans are attending; two students are running for WaFBLA State Office.

Hunter Sparrow, current VP for the Northwest Region, is running for his position again.

Brooke Berry, currently the VP for Membership in Stanwood FBLA, is running for WaFBLA State Secretary.

All 39 member competitors have been practicing and preparing for FBLA State and are excited to see how they place.

Mr. (George) Colby is the lead adviser for Stanwood FBLA and has taken FBLA students to state and nationals for 30 years. Mr. (Nate) Hanson and Mrs. (Josie) Colby will coordinate the FBLA State experience for Stanwood's chapter.

Chloe Corbett serves as our Stanwood FBLA Chapter President. This is her fourth year leading members as they compete at FBLA State, and she has also attended FBLA Nationals. "We've worked hard as a chapter... and we're ready for FBLA State!" says Mr. Colby.

FBLA's MISSION is to "inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences." We PLEDGE to "uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America, and, as an active member, to strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader."

FBLA warmly welcomes all students from Stanwood High School. For more information, please contact Mr. Colby at Stanwood High School (room 315, gcolby@stanwood.wednet.edu, 360.629.1300 ext. 5315).

****Our Senior information page has been updated with lots of end of the year dates and events! Make sure you check it out and click HERE****

Attention Seniors - start looking at your fines now. Any Senior with unpaid fines will not collect their Graduation Tickets on June 6th. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Owings at the ASB window. Directions on how to access In-Touch for a list of fines and

online payments are attached below.

WHAT IS THE GRADUATION PARTY?

Stanwood High School Class of 2024 graduation party is an opportunity for all seniors to participate in a special evening of celebration, fun, and memories. This celebration is not a school-sponsored event but has been planned and organized by a SHS 4A Booster Club parent volunteer committee of the SHS Class of 2024. This celebration is designed to provide the Class of 2024 with an avenue for celebrating their successful educational achievement with their classmates in a safe and secure environment.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

The Grad Night Celebration is open to all Stanwood High and Lincoln Hill High School Class of 2024 graduating seniors.

WHERE WILL THE GRADUATION PARTY BE HELD?

The location of the celebration will be a surprise to the students until they arrive at the site. The planning committee will know where the students are at all times. We've kept it a surprise for a good reason- safety! This event is for the Class of 2024 only, and we do not want any uninvited guests.

WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE?

Buses will leave immediately following the completion of graduation ceremonies at SHS on June 7, 2024, and will return to SHS early the following morning, June 8, 2024.

For more information, please visit https://stanwoodboosters.weebly.com/senior-class-info.html

The SHS/LHHS Senior Prom is on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, @ the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo. The dance will begin at 7:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM.

To be allowed entrance, attendees must arrive before 8:30 PM; there will be no entrance after 8:30 PM. The theme is "James Bond 007."

Guest passes will be available in the SHS and LHHS main offices during the week of April 15th.

Tickets are $30 each and will be sold from April 22nd through April 26th. Tickets will not be sold after Friday, April 26th.

Guest passes must be approved and presented at the time of ticket purchase.

*****FINAL TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION*****

SENIORS, FINAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE READY AND MAILED OUT TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ON JULY 8TH & 9TH, 2024.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION ONLY IF YOU KNOW WHICH SCHOOL YOU WILL BE ATTENDING,

SO THAT THIS CAN BE DONE FOR YOU.

THERE WILL ALSO BE QR CODES UP AROUND THE SCHOOL THAT YOU CAN SCAN AND THEN FILL OUT THE FORM.

BE SURE TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM.

SEE CHRISTY HEADRICK IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU!

Spring Sports Senior Nights

April 23 - Boys' Golf

April 24 - Baseball

April 24 - Boys' Soccer

April 25 - Girls' Golf

April 29 - Girls' Tennis

May 2 - Track & Field

May 2 - Softball

Spartan Athletic Awards

Seniors, please mark your calendars for Thursday, May 30th! We will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2024. More info to follow.

Spartan Sports Report

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SHS Athletics Helpful Links

Please visit our linktree for access to a variety of Spartan information! Rosters, schedules, tickets and more: https://linktr.ee/go_shsspartans

WESCO Spectator Guidelines & Sportsmanship Code

The essential elements of character-building and ethics in interscholastic athletics are embodied in the concept of seven core principles: sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, dedication, and respect. To demonstrate sportsmanship in the stands, we ask all spectators to adhere to these 5 basic guidelines:

• I will appreciate all good plays and players, whether they compete for my team or my opponent.
• I will remember that school athletics are an extension of the classroom and that learning is taking place.
• I will be positive and use respectful language towards players, coaches, officials, and other spectators.
• I will respect the abilities and sensitivities of our opponents and officials, regardless of the outcome of the contest.
• I will remember that my actions reflect on others, including students, school, and the community.

April is Poetry month in the SHS Library. The America Library of Poetry is holding their 28th Annual National Student Poetry contest. There are lots of prizes available, plus a $500 grand prize! All grades can enter. Deadline to enter is April 30, 2024. Complete details in the April Library Newsletter or stop by the library to pick up a flier. Check all the library events and literary news in the April Library Newsletter.

Stanwood High School Greenhouse Production and Horticultural Science classes have

been working hard this year to produce a great opportunity for the Stanwood

community by producing a fantastic plant sale for this year.

Our Bloom’n Plant Sale is back for Year Three at the New High School!

The hours will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sale starts the last week of April and continues the first week of May.

We are growing annuals, perennials,

vegetable starts, herbs and many baskets.

Like us on Facebook: Stanwood High School

Greenhouse – for updates on products and work

being completed for our sales.

Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE

The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.

Parents/Guardians have the right to request their students' teachers' professional qualifications. For this specific information, please contact Mrs. Christine Del Pozo at cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu or call 360-629-1200

7400 272nd Street Northwest

Stanwood, WA 98292

Main Office: (360) 629-1300

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