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Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - May 17, 2024
Grizzly Families
Senior Parents...please see the reminder below about graduation expectations.
We are getting closer and closer to the end of school, but there is still a ton to do in and out of the classroom.
Parents, please continue to encourage great attendance at school and a strong academic finish. Individual teachers are your best resource if you have questions about grades.
You can email teachers to get the best information on your student.
If you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Upcoming Important Dates
Items in BOLD pertain to mostly Seniors!
- May 18th: Prom @ Quail Run Ranch, 8pm
- May 20th & 21st: NHS Senior Presentations
- May 21st: National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony
- May 24th & 25th: NSD Surplus & NHS Yard Sale
- May 24th, 25th & 27th: Memorial Day Weekend (NO SCHOOL)
- May 29th: Senior Finals 1st & 3rd Periods
- May 29th: Band/Choir Concert in the Park, 6pm
- May 30th: Senior Finals 2nd & 4th Periods
- May 31st: Senior Final 5th Period
- June 3rd: NHS Awards Night, 6pm
- June 5th: Mandatory Graduation Practice, 10am
- June 6th: Senior Trip
- June 7th: Graduation for the Class of 2024!!! 7pm
- June 10th: Finals 1st & 3rd Periods
- June 11th: Finals 2nd & 4th Periods
- June 12th: Finals 5th Period
- June 13th: Last Day of School/Early Release
Senior Graduation Expectations!!!
Yearbook Reveal is set for JUNE 3rd!!!!
Yearbooks will be distributed on June 3rd! If you have not ordered yours yet, be sure to be quick about it. Only 200 yearbooks were ordered and they are selling fast. When they are gone, they are gone. See Mrs. Phillips in the main office to order a yearbook before it is too late.
2024 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Congrats to Jade Mulka (Salutatorian) & Roxann Wrynn (Valedictorian) on their accomplishments this year. They were presented these titles at the 2024 Scholarship Night this week.
Good News
Accepted
Congrats to Anthony Hoffman on being accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
From our counselor, Ms. Boyer to Parents!!!
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here are two great articles for parents to read and engage with their students.
Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help
FFA
Our FFA students were able to help Stratton Elementary PTO and Dalken Highlands provide a field trip this Friday for the 1st and 4th grades. A fun time was had by all!
Grizzlies helping Grizzlies!!!
Newport Grizzly Football
Important Spring/Summer Dates
Morning Workouts will continue until June 13th
Tuesday - Thursday 6:30 - 7:30am
May 28th - May 31st (T-F) 1st week Spring Football Camp (3-5:30 pm)
June 3rd - June 6th (M-TH) 2nd week Spring Football Camp (3-5:30 pm)
May 28th - May 30th Elem/Middle school camp (6:00-7:30 pm)
June 17th - July 31st Summer weights/Position Work
Monday - Thursday (7:00-9:15 am)
Monday & Wednesday
7am - Everybody
8:30 - LBs, Safeties (Run Reads) 8:30 LBs, Corners, Safeties (7v7)
9 am - D Line
Tuesday and Thursday
7am Everybody
8:30 LBs, Corners, Safeties (7v7)
9 am D Line
July 16th,18th,23rd,25th - 7 on 7 at DP (TU./TH.) 11 am
August 20th - 6 pm - Player/Parent Meeting
August 21st (time TBA) - First day of practice
Amazing Opportunity for NHS Students!!!!
Check out this opportunity to gain great experience in the trades.
2024-25 FAFSA updates: Colleges are being flexible!
Seniors, don’t cancel your plans! The FAFSA application process this year has been frustrating, to say the least, but colleges are being flexible and money for college or training is still available. If you haven’t submitted a financial aid application yet, don’t worry—it’s not too late! Apply as soon as you can.
Financial aid offers are starting to go out.
Some colleges have started sending out financial aid award offers to those who have applied. It’s important to remain patient, though, as the timeline will vary among colleges. Many are still working to process delayed data from the FAFSA, especially community & technical colleges.
You can now check your status & make corrections.
Log into to your StudentAid.gov account to check your application status. Due to this year’s FAFSA changes, it is especially important to confirm that your application is complete and correct. If you need to add schools to your application, add missing info, or fix an error, now is the time to do so.
Mixed status families can now finish their applications.
The U.S. Department of Education is temporarily allowing parents and guardians without a social security number to immediately complete their portion of the online 2024-25 FAFSA application. They must create a StudentAid.gov account to gain access.
Remember, in Washington, WA Grant is guaranteed to eligible students—half of families can get some money for college or career training. It’s worth it to apply for financial aid!
Continue with your plans after high school and pursue your educational goals. Be sure to submit your FAFSA or WASFA. The only way to find out if you qualify is to apply.
Related resources:
Educators and advocates are encouraged to share Gov. Jay Inslee’s letter to graduating seniors!
WSAC’s financial aid events page lists upcoming Financial Aid Nights and other events that support students across the state. Some events offer support in English and Spanish.
Opportunities for Students
- Invasive Species Art Contest Due: May 31, 2024 Age: Three Categories, K-5, 6-8, 9 -12.
- The Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are calling student artists to design posters that will educate people about invasive species. The winning poster will be displayed for one year at all the aquatic invasive species check stations and in an educational trailer that travels statewide to schools, libraries, and events, educating people about invasive species that threaten Washington’s natural resources, economy, recreation, and ecology.
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.
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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
Stephanie Phillips - Office Manager - phillipsstephanie@newportgriz.com
Teddi Armstrong - Attendance Secretary - armstrongteddi@newportgriz.com
Crystal Mitcham - Registrar - mitchamcrystal@newportgriz.com