Sentinel Snapshot

One of the most fun things about my work is getting to see our upperclassmen take meaningful steps towards their lives after Steilacoom. This week I got a chance to sit with almost 30 students who registered for our first College in the High School course via Central Washington. This group of juniors and seniors came into the theatre at 12:30 and left a half hour later as university students! Combine that with the news that SHS is now a Washington Guaranteed Admissions partner, and it was a really amazing week for our future graduates. WAGAP is a program that allows six state colleges and universities to automatically admit our students based on their high school credentials, before they even have to apply!

Getting better, every day. - Jake

The SHSD Family & Student Handbook and acknowledgement form was sent out via Parent Square on Tuesday September 3, 2024. Please select the link here to review and confirm receipt. We are requesting all families sign the form by September 30th.

Starting on Monday, September 16, the 3:15 after-school activity bus will begin operating at 3:45 instead. As a reminder, any students utilizing this resource needs to be working under the supervision of an adult on campus until they board the bus. The 5:15 athletics bus will continue to operate as normal.

Math Nation is a new resource that is being provided to teachers, students and families at NO COST for the 2024-2025 school year. All students now have access through Clever. Math Nation includes:

• Algebra 1
  
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• ACT/SAT Prep
• Personalized enrichment tools
• Instructional videos
• Interactive digital workbooks
• Unlimited digital practice tools
• Family support resources
• 24/7 access to virtual tutoring

This is an amazing resource. Take a moment to explore all it has to offer.

Students who had their photos taken on September 5th can now access their photos.

Hi Seniors,

I know many of you are in the thick of college applications, or at least thinking about applying. If you haven't already, it's a great time to start looking at colleges that may be right for you. CommonApp is an amazing resource where you can apply to multiple colleges at once. If you need help with college applications, reviewing essays, resumes, or just any questions about post high school life, Dr. Chase and I will be doing "Beyond HS Assistance" during the next Wednesday WIN time.

P.S. During this year, you will feel many emotions ranging from high stress to extreme joy. Don't forget to stop, take a breath, and enjoy the moment. You are all capable of doing great things!

-Mr. Johnson

We are excited to have Central Washington University on campus for onsite admissions. Seniors who apply to CWU during the event get their application fee waived. Use the QR code to sign up today.

Seniors! There is one deadline for all FOUR senior yearbook items

Senior photos, Grad Ads, Baby photos and Senior quotes are all due FRIDAY Dec. 6th!

If you have any questions, contact Yearbook adviser Lindsay Webster at lwebster@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Hey Running Start students!

Do you need lunch before you go to your college classes? We have three NEW times for you to grab lunch.

8:30 am - 8:45 am (After 1st period)

9:30 am - 9:45 am (After 2nd period)

12:05 pm - 12:20 pm (After 2nd lunch)

These will be grab-and-go style so you can conveniently transition from SHS to the college without skipping a meal. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions.

Sports this week. Let's go Sentinels!

Thank you for supporting our sentinel athletics. Please take a moment to review the payment options for our league.

Our student-athletes and coaches could really use a hand this upcoming school year. We want to make the game day experience great for everyone and need volunteer to make it happen. Below is a link for each sport where coaches have identified areas they could use some help. Please consider taking a shift or two. Even if your student isn't on the team, it could be a great opportunity for you to accompany them to a game and to come see our Sentinels in action.

Training will be provided for all roles.

All volunteers need to be cleared by the school district. You can do so at https://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/who-we-are/departments/volunteers/volunteer-application-process.

Athletic Director: Thomas Bradbury

Phone: (253) 983-2372

Email: tbradbury@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

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Steilacoom Historical School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Email: steilacoomhsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Website: www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Location: 54 Sentinel Drive, Steilacoom, WA, USA
Phone: 253-983-2300
Instagram: @bigsteilly

Facebook: Steilacoom Sentinels

Daily Schedule: Bell Schedule