Sentinel Snapshot

We had our first evacuation drill of the school year this week. Sometimes, practicing things like lockdowns can be uncomfortable, but I want to compliment our students and staff in this space today. Everyone did an amazing job, and I'll tell you a bit about the logistics that Assistant Principal Mrs. Garza put together. Students leave the building with their teacher and move to the football field. We use a series of exit doors to avoid bottlenecking and get everyone out quickly. Once we get to the field, each class has a specific yard line designation. In the photo you can see that at the end of each line there is a sign on a stick. The signs have the teacher's names on them and they are two sided. One side is green, and the other is red. Once each class is organized on their yard line and the teacher verifies that all the students who were present when they left the building are now accounted for, they show me (up in the press box) the green sign. This system allows us to very quickly identify if there are students missing, so in a real emergency we can begin a recovery process. Mrs. Garza and Mr. Hilen are both on the field to provide immediate assistance to staff, should the need arise. Because of these specific and thoughtful plans we were able to get all 900+ Sentinels out of the building and accounted for in just over nine minutes!

Getting better, every day. - Jake

• Literature Club Book Drive: 10/21-11/25
• Fall Sports Awards Night: 6pm in the SHS Main Gym
• Half Day: 11/27
• No School Thanksgiving Break: 11/28
• No School Thanksgiving Break: 11/29

• Ace Day: 12/4
• Football Banquet: 12/05 Champions Centre Dupont

Thank you for your patience as we awaited the Individual Score Reports (ISRs) for the Spring 2024 Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) tests, which were delayed by OSPI. They can now be found in Skyward Family Access by clicking on the “Portfolio" link on the left-hand side. You can print the SBA results from home, or you may request a paper copy from your child’s school. If you need assistance logging into Skyward Family Access, instructions are available on our district website.

Washington State requires all districts to test students in grades 3-8 and grade 10 in English Language Arts and Mathematics through the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA). Additionally, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). These assessments are required by both state and federal regulations and provide valuable insights into areas of strength and growth as students work toward meeting state learning standards.

Your student’s overall performance in each subject area is categorized into one of four performance levels, which describe the extent of their understanding of grade-level skills and standards. The performance levels are as follows: (see image below)

If your student attended a school outside of the Steilacoom Historical School District during the 23-24 school year, a request for the record will need to be sent to the previous school. If you have any questions regarding your student’s assessment performance, please reach out to your student’s teacher(s). For questions about the student assessment score report, feel free to connect with Mr. Tyrrell or Dr. Laurie Vallieres, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning.

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Now is a great time to review your family information in Skyward.

• Half Day Wednesday November 27th
• No School Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th

Save the date for the 25th Annual Red Ribbon Bazaar

Looking for family activities this month? The MWR is hosting a November full of fun.

A Free Holiday Concert

Running Start Students

It's that time of year again! Winter quarter registration is happening now. It's time to get your Winter EVF. These meetings are mandatory to get your EVF!

If you are a senior (Class of 2025), please schedule an appointment with Mr. Johnson.

If you are a junior (Class of 2026), please schedule an appointment with Mrs. Johnson.

Friendly reminder: We have our new hours to grab food before you head off to the college! If you have questions, please ask your counselor.

The 2025 – 2026 FAFSA® form is now available for all students and contributors. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.

2025 - 2026 FAFSA

Seniors, do you have a 3.3 GPA and have met, or are on track to meet your CADRs (College Academic Distribution Requirements)?

You may be receiving an Automatic Admissions Letter from Pacific Lutheran University. (It's real! )

What does this mean? Just that you have another option when it comes to choosing your next step after high school. How neat! Please see Mr. Johnson if you have any questions.

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

Please come join us for the 1st Fall Sports Awards Night

Winter Sports Begin on Monday November 18th. If you have not registered, please take a moment to review the athletic registration process here. Students must be fully cleared in order to participate in the first day of practice. If you have questions regarding athletics please contact Mr. Bradbury.

Athletic Director: Thomas Bradbury

Phone: (253) 983-2372

Email: tbradbury@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

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Save the date for upcoming Sentinel Booster Club Meetings

We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in various roles, including teachers, paraeducators, and substitutes. If you're passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment and making a positive impact, we want you on our team!

Click Here to learn more about our open positions and apply today!

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