- June 10 - GRADUATION at Tacoma Dome, 3:30pm
- June 11 - Diploma pick up at SLHS from 11am - 3 pm
Graduates, please arrive at the Dome by 2:30 pm and be ready to enter the venue by 2:45 pm sharp. While this is a joyous and fun occasion, we also want to remind you that is an important event, your behavior matters and sets the tone for the incoming senior class!
Families, please remember to not bring balloons, noise makers or large posters so that all can enjoy seeing their graduate cross the stage and hear their name called. Additionally, the Tacoma Dome requires clear bags and all will need to pass security check points that include metal detectors.
Livestream links to all our Graduation Ceremonies are available HERE.
Contact your counselor if you are planning to do Running Start in the Fall 2024 and have not yet scheduled an initial meeting with student, parent/guardian, and counselor.
Counselor availability is limited due to end of year wrap-up. Initial Running Start meetings may need to be scheduled for August when counselors return.
Counselor Scheduling Links:
- Last names: A – CP: Marisa Castello - To schedule an appointment click HERE
- Last names: CR – HE: Jennifer Wood - To schedule an appointment click HERE
- Last names: HF – MON: Dr. Kelsey Nugent - To schedule an appointment click HERE
- Last names: MOO – SD: Kirsten Winter - To schedule an appointment click HERE
- Last names: SE – Z: Mandy Springer - To schedule an appointment click HERE
We are excited to announce the District's annual Free Summer Meals Program! Breakfasts and lunches will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. Breakfast (7:30am to 8:00am) and lunch (11:00am to 12:30pm) will be provided at the following open sites, Monday through Friday, June 24th through August 2nd, 2024 (no service on July 4th):
- Katherine G. Johnson Elementary, 16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, 98446
- Shining Mountain Elementary, 21615 38th Ave E, Spanaway 98387
After 23 years of service to our community, Superintendent Tom Seigel is retiring at the end of June. Seigel is the longest serving superintendent in the 75 year history of the Bethel School District. In fact, not including his term, the average time in office for a Bethel superintendent is only six years. “We don’t see leaders like this a lot.” said Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier. “There is a reason that superintendents generally last three to four years. That Tom has done such a great job for so long has been to the tremendous benefit of this community, and all of Pierce County.” Read more HERE.
LGBTQAI+ Pride Month, celebrated every June, honors the 1969 Stonewall uprising that sought equal justice and opportunities for LGBTQAI+ people. This month recognizes the historical impact of LGBTQAI+ individuals locally, nationally, and internationally. At SLHS, we believe that fostering acceptance and support for all youth, including those identifying as LGBTQAI+, improves the safety and quality of our communities and schools. We honor the contributions of our LGBTQAI+ students and staff and join them in allyship and celebration.
Click on the links to learn more about specific classes and programs:
Family and Consumer Science
Medical and Health Science
World Language
Performing Arts
AP Computer Science
JROTC
- Unlock Your Potential with JROTC!
- Join JROTC and ignite a journey of leadership, discipline, and excellence!
- Gain valuable skills, forge lifelong friendships, and stand out as a leader in your school and community.
- Develop confidence, teamwork, and a sense of purpose while having fun!
- Elevate your high school experience – Join JROTC and soar to new heights!
- Register today for a future filled with success!
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To see more offerings (clubs and courses), visit our SLHS website: CLUBS, SPORTS, and COURSE CATALOG
9-11 grade students:
Want to get a head start on your college & career search this summer or start applying for scholarships? Don't wait until your senior year! Check this 9-12 Grade College Knowledge Timeline Book out HERE! Schoolinks is also another great resource for Career, College and Scholarships!
Need Assistance? Please be sure to contact Mrs. Coppock in the Career Center HERE.
The Sentinel Resource Center (SRC) is here to support students and their families with basic needs or assistance with referrals to local resources. If you or your family needs assistance and/or you would like to volunteer or donate to the SRC, please reach out by emailing thall@bethelsd.org or by completing the Sentinel Resource Center Referral Form HERE
The following resources are available on-site for students and/or families to retrieve at any time.
Clothing
Hygiene Products
Non-perishable food items
School Supplies
If there is a resource that is not available on-site, the Family Resource Coordinator or School Social Worker will connect you to a community agency for additional support.
Our Goals
Promote academic achievement
Reduce barriers to learning by assisting with student and family needs.
Provide a supportive environment at school where parent/guardian(s) involvement is encouraged
Build and nurture school, home, and community partnerships
Contact Information:
Phone: 253-800-5647
Email: thall@bethelsd.org
Referral Form HERE
Are you interested in learning and strengthening your English skills? Many programs in the area offer classes for a nominal fee.
Please click on the following websites for more information and to sign up:
We are hiring! Bus Drivers, Paraeducators, Custodians, Nurses (LPNs & RNs), SPED Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Counselors and more! Click HERE today to apply.
School Anxiety? Stressed about friends? Loneliness?
Whatever your teen is dealing with, Hazel Health can help. Say goodbye to long mental health waitlists and hello to quick, high-quality care with licensed mental health clinicians. You can learn more HERE.
Our District offers a variety of medical and dental services for our students in-district and outside our District, as well as partnerships with local medical and dental organizations to support the health and wellbeing of our students and their families. To learn more and access resources, click HERE. To contact SLHS nurse, Mrs. Harper, click HERE.
Worried about your teen and don't know where to turn? Call 9-8-8
Sentinel students and families are welcome to contact their counselor by email:
Last names: A – CP
Marisa Castello (mcastello@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: CR – HE
Jennifer Wood (jcwood@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: HF – MON
Dr. Kelsey Nugent (knugent@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: MOO – SD
Kirsten Winter (kwinter@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: SE – Z
Mandy Springer (aspringer@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
If you or your child are in need of resources, please contact the Social Services Counselor, Mrs. Brock, who can also work with scheduling support jbrock@bethelsd.org
Office hours: 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Assistant Principals
12th grade: Sarah Sunday: ssunday@bethelsd.org
11th grade: Marco Viniegra: mviniegra@bethelsd.org
10th grade: Kevin Zamira: kzamira@bethelsd.org
Associate Administrator Denee Kubena: bkubena@bethelsd.org (9th grade)
Athletic Director Brooke Wilkinson: bwilkinson@bethelsd.org
About Us
Website: https://www.bethelsd.org/slhs
Location: 1305 168th St E, Spanaway, WA, USA
Phone: 253-800-5600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spanaway-Lake-High-School-1740472332859797/?ref=bookmarks