Grizzly Gram
Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - September 13, 2024
Grizzly Families
What a great week at NHS! Staff and students are fully settling into routines in and out of the classroom. Our students are tackling academics hard and our staff are supporting them in multiple ways. As I have been in classrooms to visit, it is amazing to see the teaching and learning that is going on. I also love seeing the respect being given to our staff by our students, that is a reflection of you parents...thank you!!!
Parents & Students...please remember Attendance Matters. The more your student is in attendance at school, the more likely they are to pass their classes and graduate on time. Help them to create habits to get to school everyday, on time and ready to learn.
If you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Upcoming Important Dates
- September 30th-October 4th: Homecoming Week
- October 4th: Homecoming Parade
- October 5th: All Alumni Class Reunion, 10am
- October 7th & 8th: NHS Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:15pm-7:15pm
- October 18th: Picture Retakes
- November 1st: Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
- November 8th: Veterans Day Assembly
- November 11th: Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
- November 25th: End of First Trimester & Early Release
- June 6th: Class of '25 Graduation!!!!
- June 12th: Last Day of School!!!!
Upcoming Varsity Games
FFA - Reserve Champs
Congrats to our FFA Livestock Judging Team. They were the FFA Reserve Livestock Judging Champions at The Spokane Interstate Fair. Pictured below (l to r): Spayne Driver, Kutter Driver, Brody Driver, Sammi Tellessen, Hailey Bolyard and Novalee Haney.
Congrats Yearbook Staff
Congrats to the 23-24 Yearbook Staff on winning First Class from the National Scholastic Press Association for the 2024 Yearbook, "The Bruin". This is the 4th year in a row that they have won a First Class rating.
Go Griz!
FREE EVENT - Come Join us to get ready for Homecoming
Join us at Newport High School to create your own custom spirit shirt for Homecoming. All you will need to bring is a t-shirt, your family, and friends. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 25th as we build our spirit together.
Telehealth - Daybreak
Hello Grizzlies and Family!
We have an exciting new opportunity to better support our students and families! Newport School District has partnered with Daybreak Health to offer 1:1 Teletherapy (ages 10+) at no cost to families! Our goal is to reduce barriers to accessing needed services and to partner with families in offering additional mental health support because MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!
The 1:1 Teletherapy is a 12-week virtual therapy program specifically designed for teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, disordered eating, self-harm, and additional challenges students may encounter. There is even a personalized matching process to be sure that each student is matched with the right therapist to best meet their needs. These sessions are virtual and can take place at school or at home, all the student needs is an internet connection and phone or tablet with a safe space to talk! The sessions are 50 minutes each and offered Monday - Saturday 8am - 8 pm. Students wanting to meet with their therapist during the school day will be provided with a space to do so. If a student has current insurance, Daybreak will bill for the session, but there will be no out of pocket cost to families. If a student is uninsured, there will be no cost to families for participating.
If you are interested in referring your student or have any questions, please reach out to one of our high school counseling team members who will be happy to assist you! Please check out the attached flyers with additional information and even the option to self-refer!
We look forward to partnering with you and supporting our students as best we can!
Cassie Anderson, MSW
NHS School Counselor/ Social Worker
509-447-2481 ext 3504
andersoncassie@newportgriz.com
Daylan Kiss
NHS/SHMS Student Assistance Professional
509-447-2481 ext 3505
Amy Thomasson
PORS/NHS Behavioral Health Student Assistance Professional
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Student Flyer
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Chromebooks
STUDENTS...Bring your Chromebook every day to school charged up and ready to go.
PARENTS...Please help your students remember to bring their Chromebook every day to school charged and ready to go.
Join Maws & Paws!!!!
Community Opportunity
Counselor's Corner
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Let us shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information with people affected by suicide. The goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. If you are concerned about a friend or yourself, please stop by and talk with Ms. Daylan, Mrs. Anderson, or Ms. Thomasson. They will be there and excited to see you!
NHS Counseling Team
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Daylan Kiss
Hi! My name is Ms. Daylan, and I’m your Student Assistance Professional! I graduated from NHS in 2019 and moved to Arizona to attend GCU! This is now my second year working in the Newport School District, and I’m so excited for what’s to come! You will see me doing prevention events like Suicide Awareness Month; in your classrooms/small groups teaching about substance use prevention; or even in the counseling office if you need some 1-on-1 time! I’m here Monday-Wednesday mornings :)
Amy Thomasson
Hello, I am a behavioral health student assistant professional at Newport High School. I have a degree in History from Grand Canyon University and am graduating next year with my master's degree in clinical counseling. I love animals and jet sprint boat racing. I grew up in Montana and love being in the mountains. I'll see you at the football and basketball games!
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