Grizzly Bulletin
Daily Bulletin - January 16, 2024
New Announcements - Parents/Guardians and Students
Running Start Informational
Running Start is an opportunity for our juniors and seniors to take classes at a community college and receive credit for both high school and college. There will be an information session for students during Grizzly Period on Thursday, February 15 in the PAC. Students who attend will learn the basics of Running Start, and counselors will hand out a packet that explains how students can sign up.
Band - Swing Dance
The Washington Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate is now open!
Students pursuing a four-year STEM and health care degree at a Washington institution are now eligible to apply to the Washington Opportunity scholarship. This scholarship provides up to $22,500 in scholarship dollars and access to career-launching support services for high-demand STEM and health care majors. WSOS can cover costs beyond tuition such as housing, transportation, food, and more. Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or health care major at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington state. Interested students can learn more about income eligibility requirements, major requirements, and eligible institutions on the WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship page. The deadline to apply is February 29 (including FAFSA).
Interested in an associate degree, apprenticeship, or certificate instead? Check out the Career & Technical Scholarship (CTS). Please see the C&CC with any questions.
Winter Formal - Parent Org Volunteers Needed!
Winter Formal is January 27 and the Parent Org is needing parent/guardian volunteers to help with coat check. Please follow this link for more information and to sign-up. As always, thank you for your ongoing support!
PM at the Peak
PM at the Peak is an opportunity for students to get specific support in their classes. It is not simply a ‘study hall’. While students are welcome to use the time to study and work independently, it is designed to provide students an opportunity to ask for, and receive help from teachers on their homework, essays, or use the computers.
UPDATE: On Thursday's, math specific help will be available in room 214. If your student needs help with Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2/trig they can go to Room 214 at 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
**Second day of Math help added for Tuesday, January 16 in room 215 at 2:15.**
End of the Semester is January 26, students can take advantage of this resource to finish semester one strong.
- Tuesday and Thursdays
- 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Room 204
- Room 214 on Thursdays for Math
Lost and Found
The lost and found table is overflowing! Please have your student check the table for anything that they may have lost. Smaller, more valuable items like electronics, glasses, and jewelry and are stored in the main office. All items will be donated at the end of the semester, January 26 so please check today!
Upcoming important dates
For more details please see our GP calendar.
- January 18 - MLK Jr. Assembly
- January 19- GPHS Theatre Variety Show 7 p.m.
- January 20 - Fly me to the Moon Swing Dance 6 p.m. at GPHS
- January 24 & 25 Finals Schedule
- January 27 - Winter Formal at GPHS 8 p.m.
Athletics - Current sporting events and announcements
Today's athletic events
Please see the Wesco Athletics website for today's schedules. To view all game scores please click this link to Wesco Athletics. Choose your sport and click on schedule to view final scores.
GoFan online ticketing
Seniors - Class of 2024 news
Seniors - Class of 2024
Parent led Grad Night Party
The parent led Grad Night Party will kick off tickets sales this Wednesday, December 13 during both lunches in the commons. Tickets will be on sale every Wednesday through February for $175. Get an early bird ticket and receive 5 raffle tickets towards prizes during the Grad Night Party and an exclusive Grad Night Party t-shirt. Prices will increase February 1.
Questions? Email: gphsgradnight2024@gmail.com
College & Career Center news
Scholarships and opportunities
Seniors! The Local Scholarship Program is opening in February, 2024
Class of 2024 seniors, prepare now to apply to the Local Scholarship Program (LSP) by creating a profile on the washboard.org. The LSP is a group of over 60 scholarships for GPHS seniors managed by the Snohomish Education Foundation. There are scholarships for students pursuing four-year, two-year, trade, tech, and apprenticeship pathways. Learn more about the program here. Scholarships do change year to year, but most remain the same. Updated 2024 scholarship information will be shared once it is available.
2024 FAFSA
January Newsletter
The College & Career Center December newsletter offers resources for students by grade level to help students prepare for life beyond high school. Please access the newsletter here.
Club news - Current clubs and announcements
Clubs - Get connected!
FCCLA - Cookies for Finals!
Want to encourage your student right before finals? FCCLA is making chocolate chip cookies. Buy them a chocolate chip cookie to be delivered to them on Tuesday before finals. Order online or pay the bookkeeper only $1
News from the Glacier Peak Parent Organization
Learn more!
Next Meeting: February 12, 2024
Community fliers and reminders
Glacier Peak Winter Formal - January 27
Glacier Peak's Winter Formal will be on January 27 and this year's theme is Masquerade! Students may wear a fun masquerade mask, but they must be removable at the door for admittance. All students are encouraged to attend this fun event and can come solo, with a friend, group or date. Guests passes are available at the front office now as it takes time to get the passes filled out. Dance passes will not be accepted after the due date and tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
- Location: Glacier Peak Commons
- Time 8-11p.m.
- Light refreshments will be provided – no outside food or drink allowed
- Attire: Formal/semi formal
- Cost:$25 at the bookkeeper – tickets will go on sale January 16.
- Guest passes available in the main office now
Winter preparedness
Closures and late starts
Cold temperatures and foggy, icy mornings are a reminder winter is here! Here is a reminder of what is impacted and how we communicate closures and delays during inclement weather. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/weather for information on school closures, late starts, and limited transportation bus routes and schedules.
Important links
- District weather info - www.sno.wednet.edu/weather
- Limited transportation (snow) bus routes & schedules - www.sno.wednet.edu/snowroutes
- FlashAlert - www.flashalert.net/id/SnohomishSchools
- Puget Sound Energy outage map - www.pse.com/outage/outage-map
- Snohomish County PUD outage map - https://outagemap.snopud.com/
- Snohomish County road closure information - https://snohomishcountywa.gov/518/Road-Closures
- Snohomish County snow and ice response - https://snohomishcountywa.gov/2113/Snow-and-Ice-Response
This week's fliers
- Boeing Manufacturing Summer Internships Summer 2024
- Climb the Mountain Speech and Debate - Winter 2023
- Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
- Evergreen Recovery Centers - Youth Detox
- Fly Me to the Moon - Glacier Peak High School Swing Dance - January 20
- Free Financial Literacy & Education Program for Youth - WorkSource and Workforce Snohomish Opportunities
- Girls Lacrosse Spring Registration
- Girls Who Code at Fred Hutch
- Girl Scouts of Western Washington
- Grizzly Girls Basketball Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser - January 13
- Marine Science Club at the Seattle Aquarium
- Reflections School of Dance
- Seattle Children's Chorus Registration
- SHS Dance Clinic - January 19
- Snohomish Healing Project - Volunteers Needed
- Snohomish Youth Volleyball - March through May
- Strategic Kids Chess at Cathcart Elementary
- Strategic Kids Chess at Riverview Elementary
- Teen and Tween Programs at Snohomish Library
- YES Together Foundation Winter Events and Activities
- YMCA Overnight Camp - July and August 2024
Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.
Attendance information
Helpful attendance reminders
To maintain accurate attendance records we would like to provide these helpful reminders and tips for reporting an absence, a late arrival or request for an early dismissal. Choose from one of the four easy ways to report absences.
- Call the attendance line 360-563-7505
- Enter a request in Family Access/Skyward
- Email gph-attendance@sno.wednet.edu
- A written note signed by a parent/guardian or medical/dental provider.
- Please provide your student's first and last name, the date of the absence and a reason for the absence. Please spell the name if needed.
- An absence will be considered excused when we receive notification from a parent or legal guardian in the attendance office within 48 hours of the absence.
Student success begins at attendance. Click here for attendance policies and procedures.
Quick links
Location: 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
Phone: 360-563-7500
Non-Discrimination Notice
The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu