Shelton High School Weekly Update
February 26, 2024
School and Student Information
-Wednesday, March 6, 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.
- Wednesday, March 13 (end of 2nd trimester), is a 3 hour early release. Classes end at 10:50 am. Student lunch is 10:55 am-11:25 am. Buses depart at 11:30 am.
-Spring conferences are March 19, 20, and 21. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Drama & Theater Productions Present Mean Girls-The Musical!
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
Bite of Reality
The Bite of Reality is coming to Shelton High School. Shelton School District Seniors will participate in an interactive simulation of real-life money challenges created just for them! The Bite of Reality will give our seniors a hands-on simulation with a taste of real-world financial realities. They will be given a fictional occupation, salary, spouse and family, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payment. They will then visit different stations to “purchase” housing, transportation, food, clothing, household necessities, daycare and other needs. They will also have access to a credit union to help with their financial needs. This interactive activity will teach our students how to make financial decisions and give them a better understanding of the challenges of living on a budget.
Seniors
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.
Student Registration for the 2024-2025 school year
Student Volunteer Opportunities
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:
Capitol Land Trust (13 Mason County areas)
CIELO’s Monthly Food Bank at Faith Lutheran Church
Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Mason County Historical Society & Museum
Mason County Senior Activities Assocation/Senior Center
Mason Health (Junior Volunteer)
Things to Remember
Delievers at School
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.
Activitiy Buses
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.
Shelton Schools Resource Center
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.
Attendance
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)
Student Services
School Counseling and Support Staff
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
Jill Bourgault (Career Center Specialist), jbourgault@sheltonschools.org, ext. 16751
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
Official Transcripts
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
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
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.
Staff Directory
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.
College Information
Check out the Washington Guaranteed Admission Program (WAGAP). More information can be found at WAGAP.
Scholarships/Internships/Apprenticeships/Jobs
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.
ACTIVITIES
Encourage your student to find a club they are interested in. Below is a list of clubs and their sponsors that are currently available.
Band- JOHN RANTS
Choir- PAUL NAKHLA
Disc Golf- JOSHUA MUNRO
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
ATHLETICS
Registration for Athletics
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***