KAMIAK WEEKLY UPDATE

At Kamiak, one of our greatest strengths is the success our students achieve when they engage fully with their learning. It’s very hard to engage in learning if a student is late or absent to class. We call all of this “Belonging…In Class.”

To help with being on time, Kamiak assigns a detention for every third tardy in any one class all year. We know from thousands of students’ personal histories and three decades of school history that it is entirely possible to get from any class to any other class in seven minutes. Still, we have waited a couple weeks for students to get to know their schedules and the building before assigning tardy detentions automatically. The Tardy Detention system is now live. Thank you to all our families for talking about the importance of being on-time so students can fully engage.

September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay tuned for lunch activities sponsored by Kamiak Leadership and Latino Student Union (LSU).

School Bus Emergency Exit drills mandated by WA State (see below for more info)

Club/Sport/Activity Fair and classroom visits. More information to come!

There will be a club fair during both lunches in the Commons for students

Oct 14-19 - Homecoming Spirit Week (details to follow!)

Oct 17 - Homecoming Pep Assembly (adjusted bell schedule)

Oct 18 - Homecoming Football Game at Goddard Stadium

Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance

Bring your family to a safe trick or treating event sponsored by Kamiak High School.

This is for students requesting a retake of their photo (REQUIRED: unsatisfactory packet must be present to exchange for the same packet with new photo), AND for students who missed previous photo opportunities and have not had a photo taken yet.

Check out the Dorian website for more information: https://www.mydorian.com/prepayment/

Monday - Thursday Bell Schedule

Friday LIT Early Release Bell Schedule

Kamiak is hosting a Homecoming formalwear drive to help our students who want to attend Homecoming on Oct 19 but need something to wear. We are collecting gently used dresses, slacks, shirts, shoes, etc. You can donate items by dropping items off at the Kamiak main office until Oct 4. For more information please contact Crystal Stengele at stengelecm@mukilteo.wednet.edu

The Emergency Exit drills for school buses mandated by WA State are scheduled below:

September 23 - 26 …….… Verbal and actual drills for High School

On the drill week there will be different structure as follows.

Monday, Sept 23 - Verbal Drill

Tuesday, Sept 24 - Actual Drill

Wednesday, Sept 25 - Verbal Drill for Student Services Transportation

Thursday, Sept 26 - Actual Drill for Student Services Transportation

Fastest and Safest Option: Use the entrance from Harbour Pointe Boulevard near the Silver Lot on the south side of campus near the Performing Arts Center. Use both lanes for quicker pick-ups and drop-offs. If you need a moment longer, pull out of traffic into a parking lot so other drivers can keep moving. Exit out of the southeast corner of the Purple lot onto Chennault Beach Road. Drivers using this exit can turn either right or left.

Slower and Safe Option: Use the entrance from Harbour Pointe Boulevard near the White Lot on the north side of campus near the gym. Immediately after entering the lot, turn left and drive all the way into the parking area. Reminder: Cars are NOT allowed to drop off in the bus loop. Drivers in this lot must pull all the way into the lot and yield to buses.

Center Circle: This lot is intentionally closed to pick up and drop-off before and after school. By moving traffic through our two faster and safer options, we keep our students safe and our traffic flowing.

ALL LOTS - Our staff who guide traffic flow and monitor crossings prioritize the safety of our students. Thank you for following all guidance you receive from these folks as they keep our students safe and traffic moving.

The 2024-25 school calendar is now available! The year-at-a-glance calendar is posted on the district website on the calendar page.The dates have also been entered on the public website calendar which feeds into the ParentSquare calendar.

Did you know you can add calendar events to your device's calendar? From the ParentSquare mobile app, go to the "events" icon. Dates with activities are shown with a circle around the date. Click on a date and then click the event. You have the option to add it to your device's calendar so you'll remember important events even when you're not checking ParentSquare.

From the desktop version of ParentSquare, click on the calendar tab on the left of your screen. You have the option to subscribe to the calendar, download the events, (and import to a personal calendar), or print the calendar by month.

Absences and Early dismissals: Please email KAAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu to excuse any absence or request an early dismissal. Please give as much notice as possible, but email at least ONE TO TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE for early dismissals or appointments.

Our school is large, spread across 5 buildings, has two lunches, PE classes that go off campus and 2,400 students. We cannot always easily pull your student from class in a timely manner if you do not let us know in advance.

We will send your child a pass in class so they can sign out in Attendance and meet you at your car in the front roundabout at the time you specify.

Late Arrivals or Return from Appointments: Anytime your student arrives on campus after 7:20am, we ask that they check in with Attendance on the 2nd floor BEFORE heading to class.

Pre-Arranged Absences for holiday travel: Students must complete a Pre-Arranged Absence form for any future absence of 3 or more days. The form is available here or in multiple languages at the link below and in the Attendance office. Please complete the form, have teachers and parent/guardian sign it and return it to the Attendance office.

Thank you for helping us with these processes. Much appreciated!

Per district policy, all vacation absences OF ANY LENGTH must be PRE-ARRANGED. In order to be excused, we must have a Pre-Arranged Absence form completed at least ONE WEEK prior to the absence. A link to that form is available here for your convenience or may be picked up in the Attendance office on the second floor. Please continue to email KAAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu for absences or early dismissals due to appointments or illness at least one day in advance, if possible. Thank you for complying with this policy.

Attention all Kamiak Students! The Kamiak Wrestling team will begin sponsoring open conditioning from 5am-6:10am Monday thru Thursday starting on 9/23 and running thru 11/14. Open conditioning is open to all Kamiak students.

Boys Basketball Open Gym will be on Tuesdays from 5-7 PM. All Kamiak students are welcome.

Friday, Sept 20th

7:00 PM -- Varsity Football vs Meridian at Goddard Stadium

Friday, Sept 13th

Varsity Football won 6-0 to Juanita on Friday

Saturday, Sept 14th

Cross Country Results - The cross country teams opened the season with nearly 2000 runners at the NW Preview in Bellingham on Saturday. Rena Kaku led the way for the girls' team with the fastest time for the Knights. The boys were led with 8th place overall from Colin Wear and a strong performance from Ian Thorsen in the Sophomore race.

Tuesday, Sept 17th

Top Girls swimmers from Tuesday - Aida Park, Jany Ryu, Destiny Nguyen, Sienna Cordoba, Lily Miga, and Julia Lorenzo were all first place finishers in Tuesday's 113-25 win over Meadowdale. Nice job!

JV Girls Soccer won 3-0 and Varsity tied 0-0 against Jackson

Wednesday, Sept 18th

Varsity Boys Tennis won their second match this week with a 7-0 win over Mariner. Levi Seslar had two dominant wins this week at #1 singles and freshman Jaiden Kim had a successful varsity debut with a straight sets win at #4 singles.

The Freshman Girls Volleyball team won 3-0, the JV Girls Volleyball team won 2-1, and the Varsity team lost in their matches against Archbishop Murphy.

Thursday, Sept 19th

Girls Varsity Swimming - Aida Park, Iris Cho, and Julia Lorenzo were double winners in yesterday's 113 - 55 win over Cascade. Sienna Cordoba added a first-place finish and was a part of three relay wins. Nice job Knights!

Cross Country Results - In cross country action yesterday in Snohomish, the girls team placed second in 4-way meet while the varsity boys finished third. Rena Kaku and Colin Wear led the way for the Knights. The teams are off to Langley tomorrow for the South Whidbey Invitational.

Varsity Boys Tennis secured a 6-1 victory against Lake Stevens, while JV Tennis swept their match with a 7-0 win.

Girls Soccer had two impressive victories yesterday. Varsity dominated Mariner with an 11-0 win, while JV defeated Stanwood 12-0.

To help the Athletic department create a positive and safe environment please remember the following Kamiak Spectator expectations:

Spectator Expectations

• Negative, profane, or derogatory comments directed at opposing players, teams, fans, and/or officials are not allowed at Kamiak
• We are always loud, proud, and positive when rooting for the Knights
• We show love for our school and respect for our opponents
• No signs without prior administrative approval
• No artificial noisemakers
• No open containers
• No backpacks
• No re-entry

Our student-athletes and coaches strive to demonstrate great sportsmanship while competing for Kamiak and we expect the same from our fans and our community. Fans who violate our Spectator expectations are subject to removal from the contest where the violation takes place and are subject to suspension from future contests, progressive school discipline (students), and/or issued No Trespass letters (adults).

Here are the MSD Spectator Guidelines for your review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mXHjd4qMHMievYD793zcm1fgUVflmC44v156LeevaA/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks for helping Kamiak demonstrate the best sportsmanship in Wesco.

Go Knights!

This year, the Mukilteo School District Performing Arts Center at Kamiak is receiving a significant upgrade. If you are curious about this project, here is a way to stay ‘in the know’ about the work taking place in the PAC.

All Kamiak Students are welcome to Drama Club! Try new things and be a part of an amazing community in the drama department. Not a performer, or a techie? NOT A PROBLEM! Come make new friends, play some games, try new things, and learn about our amazingly talented and welcoming drama community! Drama Club meets on the first Friday every month in the Drama Room PAC116.

Hey Knights! Looking for a service hour opportunity, a chance to do good deeds at Kamiak, and/or a place to meet new friends? Join the club Knights in Action every Thursday in the CCRC afterschool. All are welcome!

The Kamiak Gauntlet is back! We meet in room 323 after school every Thursday. Everyone is welcome, whether you're an experienced writer or artist, or you want to try your hand at writing articles for the school paper. See you there!

Hey Knights! Are you ready to put YOUR moral code to the test? Philosophy and Psychology club is BACK every other Wednesday to discuss whether or not cheating is ever justifiable. That's in room 148, newcomers are welcome! See you there.

Tickets are now available for the All-Night All-Inclusive Party for Graduating Seniors on June 13, 2025, following graduation. Click here to view the flyer and learn how to order your tickets for this unforgettable event!

If your student would like to meet with their school counselor or our college and career counselor, there are a couple of ways:

• To sign-up for an appointment, students can visit our Counseling Office and our office staff will help them schedule a day and time that works for them (based on availability). Students can stop by before or after school, or during lunch to make an appointment.

• Students can also come see us during their lunch time (no appointment needed). These are drop-in meetings for quick questions (5 minutes or less). Students can also send questions through email and/or Schoology message if they prefer.

A-C: Kelsey Cummings (CummingsKE@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

D-H: Alexis Spies (SpiesAO@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

I-Mh: Sarah Bell (BellSA@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Mi-Sa: Denise Bathurst (BathurstDL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Sb-Z: Bill Stengele (StengeleWD@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Career & College Readiness Counselor: Bryan Stelling (stellingbc@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

• PSAT tests are now available to all grades. If interested, please pay $32 to the bookkeeper and register for the exam
  
• Washington State Regent’s Scholarship is offering two seniors from Kamiak $4000 per year (renewable for 4 years) to attend Washington State University . If you want to be considered for this nomination, please fill out a Personal Data Form and see Mr. Stelling in the CCRC for details. You must have a 3.6 GPA or higher to be considered for this scholarship.
• College visit from Linfield University Sept 24th during first lunch.

• ACT & SAT waivers (for qualified students)
• Application assistance (college, job, scholarships, etc.)
• Career assessments (ASVAB, and through School Data)
• College information and requirements
• College placement test information (ACT, ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, PSAT & SAT)
• Community & technical college information
• Financial Aid information (including information about FAFSA/WASFA and Scholarships)
• Organize campus visits from college & military representatives
• Post high school education and training assistance
• Post high school planning
• Running Start information
• Scholarship information
• Small group workshops (ex. scholarships, college applications, community college information)
• Sno-Isle Skills Center Information

Stop by the CCRC before school, after school, during your lunch or make an appointment with the Career & College Readiness Counselor, Mr. Stelling.

Our mission is to be a bridge between our families and our school. We believe that it is through communication and collaboration that we can create a most positive learning environment for our students. Your support and participation is greatly appreciated click below for more information.

Our fundraising provides:

• Financial scholarships for Kamiak seniors continuing their education beyond high school
• School grants to help Kamiak HS
• Staff Appreciation

Save the Date: Next PTO Meeting is October 15

Click below for more information

Who are we?

A group of parents of both current and former Kamiak athletes who, abiding by our club’s by-laws, work to financially support all student athletes.

What do we do?

The mission of KABC is to encourage and support Kamiak High School athletic teams and athletes by serving as a trustee for individual team fundraising and, through fundraising of its own, endeavor to provide student scholarships and help offset the costs of athletic equipment, training, and facility needs. KABC also strives to provide opportunities for positive involvement in the athletic community and foster camaraderie and school pride.

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The mission of Kamiak Athletic Booster Club (KABC) is to encourage and support Kamiak High School athletic teams and athletes by serving as a trustee for individual team fundraising and, through fundraising of its own, endeavor to provide student scholarships and help offset the costs of athletic equipment, training, and facility needs. KABC also strives to provide opportunities for positive involvement in the athletic community and foster camaraderie and school pride. Click below for more information.

• Main office: (425) 366-5400
  
• Attendance: (425) 366-5460
  KAattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu
• Counseling: (425) 366-5446
  
• Nurse: (425) 366-5409

Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Mukilteo 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 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 and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1244),

nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277),

andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-

1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA.

Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to

Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road

in Everett, WA 98204.