Stanwood High School

I wanted to send our school newsletter a day early to share some important updates regarding questions some of our families and community members have about our honors classes within our school.

Over time, our goal is to continue increasing equity in schools to ensure all students have access to rigorous coursework and opportunities for growth. We also know these opportunities do not always need to be offered in separate classrooms. Adjusting our course offerings does not eliminate our ability to provide strong instruction and challenging coursework for every student in every classroom. Academic rigor is our aim for every student in our district.

Based on feedback shared by our community stemming from a lack of communication around this topic, we will not have any changes to our honors classes for this upcoming school year at Stanwood High School.

We understand the importance of implementing these equitable practices and appreciate our staff, families, and community to work with us. Together, we can lay the groundwork for this goal.

If such a transition occurs in the future, our educators are dedicated to providing differentiated instruction and personalized support to ensure that each student is appropriately challenged and supported in their academic journey. We would engage our community, staff, students, and School Board throughout the process.

Thank you for your continued partnership in creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Sincerely,

Mr. Washington

Principal

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 Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.

When students are absent, please use the below process to excuse their attendance.

• Absences must be excused within 72 hours of the student's return to school.
• Parents and guardians may excuse absences by calling the attendance secretary at 360-629-1305, through Absence Notification using their Family Access password, by emailing kmccurry@stanwood.wednet.edu, or by sending a note to the attendance office with the student.
• Messages on notes, voicemail, or email should include the student's first and last name, the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, and the parent or guardian's signature.
• Stanwood High School defines excused absences as due to illness, appointment, or family business. Oversleeping, car trouble, traffic congestion, and bus missing are not excused absences.
• If the student has classes at Stanwood High School AND Lincoln Hill High School, you must contact BOTH schools to excuse absences.

Our Summer School program is designed for students who have credits that they need to recover. That means that they did not pass a class at SEMESTER either this year or in year's past. Summer School will be from 9am-12noon, July 29-Aug 23 at Stanwood High School. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please register by getting a paper registration packet in the counseling office or through this link. https://forms.gle/bU4E7VUcnuxrdSMN6

All the attendance requirements and transportation information is provided in both paper and online forms.

For any questions, please contact Kelly Parsons at kparsons@stanwood.wednet.edu or 360-390-2299.

This spring, all 10th graders and some 11th and 12th graders who still need to meet their pathway will take the Smarter Balanced Assessments in Math and English Language Arts in Math and English Language Arts classes.

The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) will also be given to 11th graders in their respective Science Classes.

Students must bring their charged Chromebooks daily, as they will be used for testing.

The dates of the assessments are listed below.

May 20th-May 24th: ELA

May 28th-May 31st: Math/WCAS

June 3rd-7th: Makeups (all)

Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Assessments consist of a computer adaptive test and a performance task.

For state testing, we will provide headphones and all testing materials for students. If they'd like to use their own/personal headphones, please make sure they are WIRED and plugged into our Chromebook (state testing does not allow wireless headphones).

For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test.

We are looking for help with a reunification drill. If you are interested in helping out, Ryan Ovenell is looking for volunteers for May 21st for a reunification walk through. Please use the form below to respond if you are interested.

https://forms.gle/z5DGwMW7UBH7VM9M6

Monday, May 6th:

• Regular Schedule

Tuesday, May 7th:

• Regular Schedule

Wednesday, May 8th:

• Late Start Schedule

Thursday, May 9th:

• Regular Schedule

Friday, May 10th:

• Spartan Time (Advisory Schedule)
• Class Election Speeches
• Juniors in the Commons, Sophomores in the PAC, Freshmen in the Main Gym

MAY

6 - ASB Powderpuff Football game

6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week

8 - Trade Up Apprenticeship Event

8-11 - FFA State Competition

10 - Assembly (Class Officer elections)

13 - Booster Club meeting

15 - College & Career Signing Night

16 - Band Concert

20 - Celebration of Excellence

21 - Evening of One Act Plays

22 - Transition/Front Door Event

23 - FFA Banquet

28 - SCAF Scholarship Night

29 - Choir Concert

30 - Senior Athletic Awards Night

31 - Assembly (Recognition)

31 - Spring Tolo dance

JUNE

2 - Spartan Football Golf Tournament, in support of the SHS Booster Club. *this event is not sponsored by the school district

4 - Senior Memory Night, not a SHS Event

6 - Senior Check-out during 6th period

6 - Baccalaureate *not an SHS Event

6 - Senior Sunset

7 - SHS Graduation

11 - LHHS Graduation

17 - Field Day (late start schedule)

17 - Booster Club meeting

18 - Last Day (7:40 - 9:40)

24 - 28 - SkillsUSA National Conference

29th - July 2nd - FBLA National Conference

****Our Senior information page has been updated with lots of end of the year dates and events! Make sure you check it out and click HERE****

Next week letters to Senior Families will be mailed home. This will include information about ticket pick up and Senior check out, Graduation practice, Roots to Wings, fine notifications and night of Graduation information. Extra hard copies will be available in the front office, including Roots to Wings field trip forms.

Attention Seniors - start looking at your fines now.

Any Senior with unpaid fines will not collect their Graduation Tickets on June 6th.

If you have questions, please see Mrs. Owings at the ASB window.

Directions on how to access In-Touch for a list of fines and online payments are attached below.

This includes food service balances which can be seen in Family Access and can be paid online or to the Kitchen directly.

Just a reminder: As you are finishing with your library books, please make sure they are being turned back in.

The week of June 3rd will be when all books and Textbooks are due for Seniors.

Senior Chromebook Check-In will be June 5th and 6th.

WHAT IS THE GRADUATION PARTY?

Stanwood High School Class of 2024 graduation party is an opportunity for all seniors to participate in a special evening of celebration, fun, and memories. This celebration is not a school-sponsored event but has been planned and organized by a SHS 4A Booster Club parent volunteer committee of the SHS Class of 2024. This celebration is designed to provide the Class of 2024 with an avenue for celebrating their successful educational achievement with their classmates in a safe and secure environment.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

The Grad Night Celebration is open to all Stanwood High and Lincoln Hill High School Class of 2024 graduating seniors.

WHERE WILL THE GRADUATION PARTY BE HELD?

The location of the celebration will be a surprise to the students until they arrive at the site. The planning committee will know where the students are at all times. We've kept it a surprise for a good reason- safety! This event is for the Class of 2024 only, and we do not want any uninvited guests.

WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE?

Buses will leave immediately following the completion of graduation ceremonies at SHS on June 7, 2024, and will return to SHS early the following morning, June 8, 2024.

For more information, please visit https://stanwoodboosters.weebly.com/senior-class-info.html

*****FINAL TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION*****

SENIORS, FINAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE READY AND MAILED OUT TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ON JULY 8TH & 9TH, 2024.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION ONLY IF YOU KNOW WHICH SCHOOL YOU WILL BE ATTENDING,

SO THAT THIS CAN BE DONE FOR YOU.

THERE WILL ALSO BE QR CODES UP AROUND THE SCHOOL THAT YOU CAN SCAN AND THEN FILL OUT THE FORM.

BE SURE TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM.

SEE CHRISTY HEADRICK IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU!

Here is a report of how Stanwood FBLA did at state this past weekend in Spokane, WA. This year membership in WaFBLA was up 28% and over 2,300 competitors and advisors were present for FBLA State 2024.

• All 39 student competitors placed in the Business Achievement Awards (completed at the beginning of the year as a membership "merit" test).
• Hunter Sparrow ran a successful campaign to serve a 2nd year as our NW Regional VP (WaFBLA State Officer). Hunter also was selected to receive the "Who's Who in FBLA" award and our members chose him as the "Outstanding Member."
• Chloe Corbett (Chapter President) received the President's Award, and earned 2nd place in Future Business Leader (most difficult event w/100Q test with Resume and Interview), and made finals in Electronic Career Portfolio.
• Brooke Berry (Chapter VP of Membership) made finals in Public Service Announcement and Public Speaking, then went on to take 8th place in PSA and 2nd in Public Speaking. NOTE: Brooke took 2nd place at FBLA Nationals this past summer in Intro to Public Speaking!
• Rachel Rahman earned 2nd placed in Intro to Business Procedures, and 8th in Intro to Marketing Concepts and 10th in Intro to Business Communications.
• Our Stanwood FBLA Marketing team (Hayden Pappas, Greyson Pierce and Cole Williams) took 4th place (100Q test + case study w/7-minute presentation).
• Our Stanwood FBLA Banking & Finance team (Quinn Ferguson, Cole Williams and Hayden Pappas) took 7th place.
• Our Hospitality & Event Management team (Camrie Ingram and Hunter Sparrow) took 8th place.
• Other notable mentions: Camrie Ingram placed 8th in Intro to Business Communications, Jordan Rancourt placed 10th in Health Care Administration, and Madelyn Collins took 10th place in Future Business Educator.

I would like to thank Nate Hanson (Co-FBLA Adviser) and my wife Josie Colby (FBLA Chaperone) for the encouragement, supervision and assistance with Stanwood FBLA @ FBLA State 2024.

Additionally I would like to thank the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce for their generous support of the Stanwood FBLA program.

I also would like to thank Stanwood AAAA Booster Club for their generous support in helping to sponsor our Chapter Dinner/Event.

Spring Postseason

Visit www.wescoathletics.com for up-to-date information on playoff brackets, schedules, and more!

Spartan Athletic Awards

Seniors, please mark your calendars for Thursday, May 30th!

We will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2024. More info to follow.

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.

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

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.

SHS Booster Club Fundraisers

* Not sponsored by the Stanwood-Camano School District

Saturday, June 2nd - Spartan Football Golf Tournament, for SHS Booster Club

April is Poetry month in the SHS Library. The America Library of Poetry is holding their 28th Annual National Student Poetry contest. There are lots of prizes available, plus a $500 grand prize! All grades can enter. Deadline to enter is April 30, 2024. Complete details in the April Library Newsletter or stop by the library to pick up a flier. Check all the library events and literary news in the April Library Newsletter.

Several area nonprofit organizations — such as the Stanwood-Camano YMCA and the Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission — offer clubs, programs, classes, and events for local students, including:

• Connect with Parents with lived experience and learn how to support your child with emotional and behavioral difficulties
  
• Challenger Teen Summer Camp — Camano (grants available for Camano residents!)
• Local Library Events In May
• Stanwood Farm Safety Classes
  

View even more local programming on our Community e-Fliers webpage!

Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE

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

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