Sandpoint High School

January 2025

Welcome back, Bulldogs! We hope your winter break was filled with rest, joy, and time spent with loved ones. While the break was refreshing, we're thrilled to dive into the first month of 2025 and feel the buzz of energy our students bring as they walk through our doors.

Get Involved in 2025

The new year is a fresh start—a perfect time for students to set goals and explore opportunities. From clubs to sports to academic challenges, SHS has something for everyone. Encourage your student to dive in and make the most of their high school experience.

Battle for the Paddle: January 17th

It’s time for one of the most inspiring events of the year hosted by STUCO- our student learnership team! Join us as we take on Lakeland High School in a variety of competitions, both on and off the court. Show up, cheer loud, and let’s bring the Paddle back home! For details about the schedule and more, visit the SHS Homepage or follow us on Facebook.

Wrap Up the Semester Strong!

The end of the semester is just around the corner. Here’s how you can help your student stay on top of their game:

• Check Schoology regularly for updates and assignments.

• Communicate with teachers.

• Use Bulldog Time and after school Access.

Important Dates to Remember:

• January 17th: Battle for the Paddle vs. Lakeland – Let’s show our Bulldog pride in this friendly rivalry of sports and school spirit!

• January 20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Holiday

• January 24th: Non-Student Day (End of the Semester) – Make sure all coursework is completed and submitted before this date.

If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make this year a fantastic one together! Go Bulldogs!

Sincerely,
Principal Jacki Crossingham

Greetings Bulldogs

Andrew Lehman is a high school senior who plays baseball and football and has been awarded many accolades for each sport. He is 24th in his class with a weighted GPA of 4.22. After high school, he plans on continuing his baseball career in college while studying biochemistry with the hopes of one day becoming a pharmaceutical scientist to synthesize medicine.

Betti Travers is a dedicated and well-rounded student, excelling both academically and in extracurricular activities. With a perfect 4.0 GPA and ranking 13th in her class, she demonstrates remarkable dedication. Beyond the classroom, she is an active participant in volleyball, 4-H, Distinguished Young Women, and the National Honors Society, showing her commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community involvement. After high school, Betti Travers plans to pursue a career in elementary education at the University of Idaho, following in the footsteps of her mother, who is also a teacher. Inspired by her mom’s passion for teaching, Betti hopes to make a positive impact on young students and foster a love for learning in the classroom.

Here are a few things people are saying about her:

• She is such an amazing person who always makes sure that you are okay. She makes the class so much fun and she always makes me feel way better. Love her!
• She always makes Spanish a class to look forward to, and helps make sure we get everything we can out of her lessons. Definitely my favorite class.
• Ms. Imaz creates a good learning space and helps us have a fun time learning in her class. I'm always excited to go to her class and never dread going. She has helped all of us make relationships within our class

Congratulations to Ani Vick our SHS CARE student of the month. Anni was nominated by teacher Conor Baranski who had this to say about her "Ani has been an absolute joy to work with so far this year. She comes to history class everyday ready to learn and willing to engage with complex ideas. She asks intelligent questions, she's responsible, mature, kind and thoughtful. I legitimately could not ask for a better student. You're are absolutely wonderful, Ani!". Other students nominated were, Ruthie Laughridge, Aldous Pelot, Mya Flynn, Ronin Felts, Angel Rogers, Adean Lynds, Bella Bailey, and Lane Gavin. You are all awesome!

Jordyn Tomco was chosen by athletic director, TJ Clary as the December athlete of the month. He said, "She puts the team first and works really hard to excel. Jordyn was the lead scorer in a tough game against CDA and is a true bulldog."

Her coach, Will Love said, "Jordyn's a great representative of Sandpoint High School both as an athlete and a student. Her work ethic, leadership, and approach as teammate have helped Sandpoint Girls Basketball enjoy success on and off the court."

This year, our Pre-AP and AP Art classes participated in the Idaho Department of Education’s 2024 Holiday Card Contest, open to Idaho students from K-12. From across the state, two of our students, Izzy Davidson and Clara Campbell, were selected as winners—a remarkable achievement!

Izzy Davidson, a junior in our Pre-AP program, is the fourth Davidson to join our art program, following in the talented footsteps of her older sisters. Her artistic creativity is deeply inspired by her love for the outdoors, which includes mountain biking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing, and track. Izzy also serves as the president of the Climbing Club, further showcasing her leadership and passion for adventure.

Clara Campbell, a senior, is in her second year at SHS after transferring from the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. Clara has been a tremendous addition to our program, bringing an extraordinary eye for design and illustration. Since moving to Sandpoint, she has shifted her focus from dance—her previous passion—to painting, where her talents have truly flourished. As a teaching assistant in the progrum, Clara has also taken the initiative to curate a small gallery featuring outstanding artwork from our Art Department, further enhancing our community’s appreciation of student artistry.

We are incredibly proud of Izzy and Clara for their dedication and achievements. Their success is a testament to the talent and hard work of our students.

Izzy Davidson and Clara Campbell are pictured along with their winning artwork below.