Grizzly Gram
Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - October 11, 2024
Grizzly Families
Thank you parents! We greatly enjoyed having all of you who could make it come to our Parent Teacher Conferences. It is always wonderful for those connections to be made to support your students learning. Please remember you can always reach out to individual teachers with questions about your students progress in class. Here is a link to our Staff Directory if you need contact information.
I hope you all are enjoying the cooler weather as we move further into fall.
If you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Upcoming Important Dates
- October 18th: Picture Retakes
- October 22nd: PSAT Test
- October 24th: SAT Test
- November 1st: Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
- November 3rd: Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Forward)
- November 8th: Veterans Day Assembly
- November 11th: Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
- November 21st: Band Fundraiser Dinner (More Info to Come)
- November 25th: End of First Trimester & Early Release
- November 26th-29th: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
- June 6th: Class of '25 Graduation!!!!
- June 12th: Last Day of School!!!!
Upcoming Varsity Games
Football Game Student Expectations
Parents please see the letter below about Student Expectations at our football games. Please review with you student(s) before our next home game on Friday, October 25th.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you to all who came out and participated in our Parent Teacher Conferences this last week. We had some great feedback and would like more if you have the time. Please take this quick questionnaire to give us some feedback that will help improve our school.
Veterans Day Assembly
Band Trip/Fundraiser Update
The high school band made over $1600 from our summer car washes. Thanks to all who have come out to support us so far! If you haven't had a chance to support us yet, no worries - we still have about $9,000 to raise to go on our spring tour. If you would like to help support the band in any way please contact our Band Director Mr. Munson. Up next is our Krispy Kreme donut sale (starting next week!), and a dinner event on November 21st. Mark your calendars, and Go Griz!
PUD Survey
Attention, Parents! Pend Oreille PUD is surveying the community to learn more about broadband access in our county and your input matters! Please take a few minutes to complete a quick survey and help shape the future of broadband infrastructure in Pend Oreille County!
NHS 24-25 Yearbooks!!!!
Yearbooks are on sale now! The cost of the award winning Newport Yearbook is $40 until January 20th. After January 20th the book price is $45.
Some important deadlines for Seniors (Class of 2025):
Senior Portraits are due on or before January 10th, 2025. Senior portraits may be emailed to Grizyearbook@newportgriz.com. Senior Photos must be at least 300dpi resolution, and should measure at least 4x6 inches. We strongly urge seniors to choose senior portraits that are vertically formatted. Please ensure that the contents of the senior photo are school appropriate. Please send the yearbook staff at least two photos. One will be used for the yearbook, the other for other senior special events and programs. If you have any questions regarding senior photos, please email matthewstodd@newportgriz.com
Counselor's Corner
NHS Counseling Team
This is our amazing Counselor/Social Worker Team at NHS. If you need anything, please reach out to them for help. They are (l to r):
Amy Thomasson - At NHS Friday's Only
Daylan Kiss - At NHS Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings
Cassie Anderson - At NHS Monday - Friday
What is 211?
2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you in finding the help you need in Newport and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Bradbury is offering Homework Help!!!
Before School Study Table will be every morning except Wednesday. It will start at 7:30 and go until school starts.
Lunch Study Table will be Monday-Friday.
After School Study Table will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
All study tables will be in room 120. Reach out to Mrs. Bradbury for more information. Any changes will be announced in the Daily Bulletin.
What is 988?
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
Thoughts of suicide
Mental Health or substance use crisis, or
Any other emotional distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Check out the KUBS FM YouTube page. You can view past Football and Basketball games as well as past graduations and our new series Meet Newport. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with KUBS FM. Click on the KUBS logo above to visit the page. Contact KUBS Here.
Parent Student Handbook
Contact Us
Office Phone - 509-447-2481
Steve Bouldin - Principal - bouldinsteve@newportgriz.com
Brett Mackey - Asst. Principal/Athletic Director - mackeybrett@newportgriz.com
Saraya Pierce - College & Career Specialist/CTE Director - piercesaraya@newportgriz.com
Cassie Anderson - Counselor/Social Worker - andersoncassie@newportgriz.com
Stephanie Phillips - Office Manager - phillipsstephanie@newportgriz.com
Teddi Armstrong - Attendance Secretary - armstrongteddi@newportgriz.com
Crystal Mitcham - Registrar - mitchamcrystal@newportgriz.com