Stanwood High School

Research shows that missing as little as two days of school every month, or 10% of the school year, can significantly impact students' learning ability and test scores.

Chronic absenteeism is trending down in our district in most categories — such as illness, family business, and appointments. However, absence rates still remain higher than in pre-COVID years, and the total number of “unexcused absences” so far this school year is trending higher than last year — particularly among our high schoolers. “Unexcused absences” are days a student misses class and the school is not notified as to the reason.

Reducing the number of days students are absent is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement, and giving students the best chance at success in the workplace. We want all of these things for our students!

Together, we can ensure our scholars arrive at school on time every day when they are well.

Let's do this! Find information and tips on our Attendance webpage.

Every student in the Stanwood-Camano School District is empowered to learn in an inclusive setting and is prepared for the future of their choice.

Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.

On Wednesday, March 20th, you may notice several police vehicles outside the High School. Deputy Bud McCurry is hosting the Area School Resource Officer Meeting and Training from 9 to 11 a.m.

A huge THANK YOU to our School Resource Officers keeping our students safe!

Dear Parents and Guardians -

If someone other than the listed Parent or Guardian needs to pick up your student during school hours, "Day Of" permission is needed. Please make sure that you call the Office at 360-629-1300, send an email to Attendance, or send in a note that morning.

"Day Of" permission is needed for those designated as Emergency Contacts as well.

We cannot release a student without "Day Of" permission to anyone other than a listed Parent or Guardian. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe!

During advisory this week, we will try something new called "Spartan Time." During Spartan Time, students with approval can visit teachers for extra support. This is another opportunity for students to make up work, retake tests, etc...

Monday, March 18th:

• Regular Schedule

Tuesday, March 19th:

• Regular Schedule

Wednesday, March 20th:

• Late Start Wednesday

Thursday, March 21st:

• Regular Schedule

Friday, March 22nd:

• Advisory Schedule (Spartan Time)

March 18th: Spring Choir Concert, 7-9 pm in the PAC

March 20th: Senior Class Dessert, 6:30-7:30pm in the SHS Commons

March 21st: Spring Band Concert, 7-9 pm in the PAC

March 27th-29th: Spring Conferences and Early Release Bell Schedule

Spring Conference Bell Schedule 2023-2024

Wednesday (3/27): (25 - Minute classes)

0 Period 7:10 – 7:35

1st 7:40 – 8:05

2nd 8:10 – 8:40

3rd 8:45 – 9:10

4th 9:15 – 9:40

5th 9:45 – 10:10

6th 10:15 – 10:40 (Students dismissed at 10:40)

Thursday (3/28): (57- minute Classes)

0 Period 6:40 – 7:35

1st 7:40 – 8:37

2nd 8:42 – 9:39

3rd 9:44 – 10:40 (Students dismissed at 10:40)

Friday (3/29): (57- minute Classes)

4th 7:40 – 8:37

5th 8:42 – 9:39

6th 9:44 – 10:40 (Students dismissed at 10:40)

***for information to schedule a conference, please see flier below***

April 10th: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Cap and Gown Pick up with Jostens in the upper PAC lobby

April 24-27 and May 1-4: Hold the dates for the 3rd Annual Bloom'n Plant Sale

We are ready to begin scheduling Spring Conferences! Please call Wendy Fox to schedule: 360-629-1300 x. 5229

March 27th - 4 pm to 6:40 pm

March 28th - 11:40 am to 2:40 pm

March 29th - 11:40 am to 2:40 pm

Please join our SHS Choir on March 18t for a Festival Choir Concert. The concert begins at 7pm and is open for the public to enjoy.

If you aren't able to attend - please enjoy the concerts on one of our streaming services:

BoxCast Viewer

Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV

YouTube

The Stanwood High School Symphonic Wind Band, Percussion Studio, and Spartan Jazz Band are performing their festival performance repertoire in concert on Thursday March 21st in the SHS Performing Arts Center. The Band students will have performed for and worked with some of the best clinicians in the state to prepare for this performance. The Symphonic Wind Band students attended the Mount Pilchuck Music Educators’ Association’s Sr. Large Ensemble Festival at Arlington HS and the Jazz Band attended the Commencement Bay Jazz Festival at Fife HS to prepare. You do not want to miss this concert! The doors will open to the public at 6:30PM and the concert will start at 7:00PM.

If you aren't able to attend - please enjoy the concerts on one of our streaming services:

BoxCast Viewer

Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV

YouTube

This is a celebration of your student’s accomplishments and will serve as a kick-off to the graduation season of events and celebrations. This is a complimentary event, sponsored by the senior class officers. We will be showcasing the talents of our student body. The desserts will be made by the SHS Culinary Arts classes and music will be performed by our senior musicians throughout the gathering. Two keynote addresses will be delivered by two of our beloved staff members. We will also be sharing information about all of our upcoming senior events.

We hope to see the entire Stanwood High School Class of 2024 and their parents and guardians at this event. If you would like further information, please contact Jeanne Kelly, the Senior Class Advisor, at jkelly@stanwood.wednet.edu.

Sincerely,

The SHS Senior Class Officers

Noah Custer, Makenna Smelser, Tessa Steiner, and Garrett Field

****Our Senior information page has been updated with lots of end of the year dates and events! Make sure you check it out and click HERE****

Cap and Gown pick up of all ordered packages from Jostens will be on April 10th, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the upper PAC Lobby.

Saturday March 30th at 10:00 AM

Choose a 10k, 5k, or 1k Hop distance. Please register using THIS LINK by March 20th!

All participants will receive a T-Shirt!

**This event is through the SHS National Honors Society and all funds will benefit SHS NHS**

SHS is hosting its own talent show on 4/9 in the PAC.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and is open to the public.

Students interested in performing should fill out the below form to secure an entry.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNxffaPVaW0ljOhdUtRy3SYvEmctpi50FmYz8F2u9zYhkh6Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Senior Signing Ceremony

Congratulations to the following athletes who will continue their careers at the collegiate level!

Ryan Cheeseman, Baseball at Skagit Valley College

Conrad Chisman, Golf at Seattle University

Garrett Field, Lacrosse at Transylvania University

Tessi Mumbuluma, Tennis at College of Idaho

Aidan O'Neil, Baseball at Edmonds College

Alissa Rautenberg, Soccer and Tennis at College of Idaho

Madison Reis-Elbara, Soccer at Walsh University

Braedon Requa, Baseball at Skagit Valley College

Averie Stunz, Soccer at University of Redlands

Spartan Sports Report

Keep up with Stanwood Athletics by subscribing to the Spartan Sports Report!

Click Here to sign up to receive weekly scores, news, photos, and more.

Participation Fees

We are now accepting spring sports payments. Each sport is $100, and athletes are required to purchase the ASB card for $45. Payments can be made before/after school or during lunch (cash or check only) or online via the SCSD Payment Portal: https://wa-stanwoodcamano.intouchreceipting.com/signin. The maximum charge per student per year is $200, so if your athlete is in their third sport, please have them stop by the Athletic or ASB window to quickly complete the Pay to Play form, but the fee will be $0. Fees will also be waived for students who qualify; please contact ASB Bookkeeper Janelle Owings with any questions.

SHS Athletics Helpful Links

Please visit our linktree for access to a variety of Spartan information! Rosters, schedules, tickets and more: https://linktr.ee/go_shsspartans

WESCO Spectator Guidelines & Sportsmanship Code

The essential elements of character-building and ethics in interscholastic athletics are embodied in the concept of seven core principles: sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, dedication, and respect. To demonstrate sportsmanship in the stands, we ask all spectators to adhere to these 5 basic guidelines:

• I will appreciate all good plays and players, whether they compete for my team or my opponent.
• I will remember that school athletics are an extension of the classroom and that learning is taking place.
• I will be positive and use respectful language towards players, coaches, officials, and other spectators.
• I will respect the abilities and sensitivities of our opponents and officials, regardless of the outcome of the contest.
• I will remember that my actions reflect on others, including students, school, and the community.

The America Library of Poetry is holding their 28th Annual National Student Poetry contest. There are lots of prizes available, plus a $500 grand prize! All grades can enter. Deadline to enter is April 30, 2024.

Complete details in the March Library Newsletter or stop by the library to pick up a flier.

Check all the library events and literary news in the March Library Newsletter.

Stanwood High School Greenhouse Production and Horticultural Science classes have

been working hard this year to produce an excellent opportunity for the Stanwood

community by producing a fantastic plant sale for this year.

Our Bloom’n Plant Sale is back for the 3rd Year at the New High School!

The hours will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The sale starts the last week of April and continues the first week of May.

We are growing annuals, perennials,

vegetable starts, herbs, and many baskets.

Like us on Facebook: Stanwood High School

Greenhouse – for updates on products and work

being completed for our sales.

Students interested in traveling to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in June 2025 can attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 12 in the Stanwood High School Commons.

Mr. John Swanson, the SHS math teacher, is organizing the field trip opportunity through the WorldStrides tour company. This is a non-district-sponsored educational trip.

Mr. Swanson led a field trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in June 2023.

We wanted to share that our Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Night on Tuesday was attended by about 60 individuals. If you missed it, you can watch a recording of the presentation on our YouTube site.

A common theme throughout the night was the importance of having conversations early and often with our children and students about the dangers of taking pills and drugs from unknown sources. Law enforcement experts are finding more and more substances laced with potentially lethal amounts of fentanyl, many times unbeknownst to the buyer and seller of the pill or drug.

It was compelling to hear our presenters and audience members affirm that talking with our youth about these dangers once or twice is simply not enough. Regular conversations are needed to help protect our children.

You can learn more about fentanyl at www.dea.gov/onepill

We're still hoping more community members take our annual Community Survey.

Your voice truly helps us plan for and prioritize for the years ahead as we adjust our practices in several ways to meet the needs of our students, staff, families, and community!

Several area nonprofit organizations — such as the Stanwood-Camano YMCA and the Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission — offer clubs, programs, classes, and events for local students, including:

• Spring Sports (YMCA)
• 2024 Sports Offerings (YMCA)
• Youth & Government program (YMCA)
• Leaders Club (YMCA)
• Freeform Line Drawing (SCAAC)
• Spring Rowing (Everett Rowing)
• Youth Dynamics (Stilly Valley)

View even more local programming on our Community e-Fliers webpage!

Resource Fair for Middle School, High School, Transition and Beyond

Resources for Now and the Future

Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities is hosting a free community event that welcomes individuals with developmental disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, caregivers, teachers, employees, and other interested community members.

The event will host community agencies and a variety of free workshops that will provide information on services, community connections and access to the people and tools available to help everyone pursue their employment and career goals.

The fair will include information on employment, advocacy, assistive technology, housing, transportation, guardianship, benefits planning, leadership opportunities, trusts, and more.

Date: Tuesday, March 26.

Time: 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Cascade High School, 801 East Casino Rd., Everett WA 9820

For more information, click the links below:

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Arabic

All presentations and resources are in English. Please email ddinfo@snoco.org to request an accommodation or interpreter service before March 4, 2024.

**This event is not sponsored by Stanwood High School or Stanwood School District.

Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE

The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.

Parents/Guardians have the right to request their students' teachers' professional qualifications. For this specific information, please contact Mrs. Christine Del Pozo at cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu or call 360-629-1200

7400 272nd Street Northwest

Stanwood, WA 98292

Main Office: (360) 629-1300

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