Stanwood High School
Family Newsletter — Sunday, January 21, 2024
District Promise
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 High School Vision Statement
Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.
How much would the levy cost me?
Stanwood-Camano voters have asked the school district many insightful questions about our replacement levy on your ballots — many of which we address on our levy information webpage. But one big question has been: How much would the levy cost me?
Answer: The school district is asking voters to approve a 4-year replacement levy at a rate of $1.42 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
How does our tax rate compare to neighboring districts?
- Arlington is asking for $1.65
- Lakewood is asking for $1.73
- Mount Vernon is asking for $2.50
However, an important thing to know is that levy collections differ greatly from state property tax collections.
We all know that when your property values increase, your state property taxes increase. But for levies, voters approve a capped amount of money that can’t increase. So that means if your property’s assessed value increases, the local levy rate decreases so that the school district doesn’t collect more than what voters approved (as illustrated in the animated graphic below).
Exciting CTE News
On Friday, January 19th, on behalf of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), Lowes delivered lumber and other building materials to Stanwood High School's Career & Technical Education Program. Students in the program's Construction Geometry course will use these materials to build four Tiny Houses for LIHI. This partnership allows the SHS Students to apply and develop their Geometry and Construction skills in a real-life, hands-on environment. Upon completion of the Tiny Houses, LIHI will transport them to a Tiny House Village in Western Washington to help house the homeless in our region. This is a win-win for our students and our community.
Skyward System
We are only a few weeks away from completing our first semester together. A reminder that Skyward is a great tool to check grades weekly for students and parents. Not only is this available through the online website, but a Skyward App is also available for all phones. Search "Skyward", it can be downloaded onto phones for quick access. If parents need a username/password, please contact the main office at 360-629.-300
Yearbook Purchases open until January 31st!
Yearbook purchases are open until January 31st.
$70.00 cash or check or purchase online (HERE)!
You are INVITED - !Estan invitados!
Hello Multilingual Learners,
You are invited to join us for snacks, play games, and practice language skills every Tuesday at Lunch.
Bring your lunch and come to Sr. Luce's class, Room 327.
See you there! I am bringing CANDY! Mrs. Parsons
Bell Schedules for the Week of January 22nd
Monday, January 22nd:
- MLK Jr Assembly Special Schedule:
- 1st Period: 7:40 - 8:29
- MLK Assembly #1 (2nd-period classes on the 3rd floor will go to Assembly #1): 8:34 Report to second period, then transition to Gym for 8:39-9:09 Assembly
- 2nd Period 9:14-10:00
- MLK Assembly #2 (2nd period on the 1st and 2nd floors will go to Assembly #2): 9:28 - 10:00 Assembly
- 2nd Period: 8:34-9:23
- 3rd Period: 10:05-10:54
- Lunch 4A: 10:58-11:28 / 4th Period: 11:33-12:22
- Lunch 4B: 11:52-12:22 / 4th Period: 10:59-11:48
- 5th Period: 12:27-1:16
- 6th period: 1:21-2:10
- Intervention (5th period)
Tuesday, January 23rd:
- Regular Schedule
- Intervention (6th period)
Wednesday, January 24th:
- Late Start Wednesday
Thursday, January 25th:
- Regular Schedule
Friday, January 26th:
- Advisory Schedule
Important Dates
January 22nd: Dual-Credit Info night in the PAC 5:30-6:30 pm
January 23rd: Math Night, 2:30-4 PM
January 29th: 1st semester ends
January 30th: Teacher in-service day (no school for students)
January 31st: Last Day for Yearbook Sales ($70.00)
February 16th-19th: Mid-winter break (no school)
February 24th: Winter Formal dance, 7-10 pm at SHS
Updates and Reminders
Zero Period Information During Late Starts
When/if there are late starts due to weather, zero periods will be canceled. All students are to arrive at school at selected late start times.
Building Opening Times
Just a reminder that on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - our building does not open until 6:30 am. and on Wednesdays (late start) our building opens at 8:00 am for students to enter for either Zero Periods or into the enclosed Lobby to wait.
Parents/Guardians, please be mindful in dropping off students early, especially with colder weather coming. While there are times that a staff member is here early to let students in to come and wait in the enclosed Lobby, that is not always the case.
Thank you!
Drop Off and Pick Up
Students may only be dropped off and picked up in our Main parking lot off of 272nd. Please DO NOT use the lower parking lot to drop off and pick up your student, that area is for busses and staff only. Thank you!
Parking Lot Safety
When driving on campus, please drive slowly and look out for our students. Students walk all over campus throughout the day; one may walk across the street at a moment's notice, so please be aware. Thank you for helping to keep our students safe.
Payments in the Office
The front office will not accept payments from students during class time. Payments will be accepted before and after school and during lunches. Running Start and Lincoln High students, payment will be accepted before class or before departing campus.
Parents/Guardians may pay any time during the day (the register is closed between 12:30 and 1:15 pm). Parents/Guardians can pay online at any time by selecting the Online Payments button on our webpage. Thank you!
Class OF 2024 Information
Senior information - click HERE
Dates to Note:
FASFA Night: TBA
Winter Sports Senior Nights:
January 23 - Boys & Girls Wrestling
January 25 - Boys Swim
February 1 - Girls Basketball & Winter Cheer
SCAF Presentation
If you missed the January 5th SCAF Presentation about Scholarships, you can find the information posted below in the in the Powerpoint and video. Any questions, please contact Natalie Hagglund at SCAF: 360-629-6878
For senior students and parents:
The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) 2024-2025 is available. More information, including links to YouTube and other social media assistance, is available at: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
For students and parents who need help completing this online form, Stanwood High School will host a FAFSA Night in SHS's Library, date and time TBA. Stay tuned for more information!
Students and parents will need to create their own StudentAid.gov account BEFORE attending the event. Here is the link to do that: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Is your student struggling? When are teachers available for assistance?
Students who are struggling are strongly encouraged to ask their teachers for assistance. Teachers are available for extra support from 7:10 am to 7:40 am and 2:10 pm to 2:40 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 8:30 am to 9:00 am and 2:10 pm to 2:40 pm on Wednesdays. Students should work with teachers to schedule time.
You Are Not Alone
The Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce is hosting a youth suicide prevention event February 3rd, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. Although this is not a Stanwood-Camano School District program, we want to share this opportunity with our families.
There will be workshops, resources, art, therapy dogs and more. We hope to provide much support. Please see the attachment below for additional information, including registration.
Staff By Department
Spartan Athletics
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
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.
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.
What's New in the SHS Library?
What's New in the SHS Library? We are having a Bookmark Design Contest starting this
month! Deadline to enter is March 31, 2024. Prizes! Stop by the library for forms and details!
Check out the January Library Newsletter for details
Help us honor our staff
Please let us know about the extraordinary work our staff is doing by completing our simple form on our Employee Recognition Program webpage.
You can nominate a staff member for Classified or Certificated Employee of the Month. Heritage Bank is a proud sponsor of the employee recognition program in partnership with Stanwood and Camano-Island area businesses.
Friday Family Message
Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE
DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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