SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Week of April 19 - April 23
From the Desk of Principal, Tammy Hart
Hello Spanish Springs High School Families!
It is my hope this newsletter will be a helpful resource. A copy of this newsletter can also be found at the SSHS Library Website under the heading “Newsletters” SSHS Newsletters
Monday
4, 5, 7, 6
Tuesday
1, 2, 7, 3
Wednesday
1, 2, 3
Thursday
4, 5, 7, 6
Friday
4, 5, 7, 6
Go Cougars!
Distance Learning Students- NorthStar Registration for Fall 2021
WCSD has made the decision that all full-time distance learning students will attend NorthStar for the 2021-2022 school year. Spanish Springs High School will not have full distance education students next year. If you would like your student to continue to be on distance learning for the 2021-2022 you will need to apply to NorthStar. https://www.washoeschools.net/northstar.
The deadline to apply is May 28th at 4:00pm.
If your student will be returning to the building at SSHS for 21-22, ensure that they have submitted their course requests to their counselor.
Course Requests
Seniors
Seniors: Cap and Gown Pick-ups are scheduled for May 10th and 11th. Please pay all fines prior to picking up your cap and gown. If you have any questions about what those fines may be, please contact our school bookkeeper or the library if you have book or technology fines. More information will come in future newsletters and announcements.
Sparks Firefighters Local 1265 Scholarship Opportunity
Testing
High School Science Assessment - Grade 9
Nevada’s Science assessment is based on life science standards and is given in grades 5, 8 and high school in order to meet federal testing requirements. Spanish Springs HS will be administering the on-line Science Assessment March 30 – May 19th, 2021, in Biology classes. Participation is required of all 9th Grade students and any 10th Grade students in Biology. Ninth Grade Distance Learners will need to participate and will be contacted with a test day and time. For more information on the assessment go to http://www.doe.nv.gov/Assessments/Science/ or https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/10783 .
Civics Exam Windows Extended- Graduation Requirement
Important reminder – Seniors who have not yet taken their Civics Exam, which is mandatory in the state of Nevada for graduation, will have one more window of opportunity to do so. That window is open now until May 14.
Seniors will be able to participate in this exam Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm daily. If you have questions about this exam, please contact your student’s Government teacher or Counselor.
AP Testing
AP testing will be occurring during the month of May.
AP exam dates/times/format are listed in the hyperlinks below.
AP Exams 2021 Paper Exams at School
AP Exams 2021 Digital Exams at HOME
If students have questions, please have your AP student check with their AP teacher. If your student requires a laptop device for testing, please notify the AP teacher ASAP so that a device can be checked out to the student for the exam.
Students are also encouraged to utilize College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools for other resources and study materials. The AP testing fee is $94 per test and is payable to SSHS via check or via the webstore. Contact the bookkeeper, Megan Svare, msvare@washoeschools.net with any questions regarding paying fees.
Activities and Athletics
ROTC
Speech and Debate
Spectator Update!
Beginning with the Spring Athletic Season, WCSD will allow both home and visiting fans/spectators to all high school games. WCSD School and Athletic Administrations will still have to enforce the guidelines and rules in place listed below by the most recent Governor’s Directive:
** All Spectators must wear a face covering.
· Spectators will not require tickets or will call system needed for entrance.
· As per the Governor’s recent guidance of limiting spectators to 250 people.
· Social Distancing will be enforced, 6ft. per non-family member.
· Athletic facilities will not open concession stands.
- All Spectators must check in with school administrators or game workers and verbally answer all of the Covid-19 Spectator screening questions before entering the facility or field.
- Specific Entrance and Exit locations will be identified.
- Bleacher and seating areas will be identified and spaced accordingly to accommodate for 6 feet of distancing requirements.
** Face Coverings
- Any student who prefers to wear a face covering during a game/contest should be allowed to do so but face coverings are not required during competitions. However, face coverings are required in almost every other situation.
- All students and staff MUST wear a face-covering while on a school bus, in school buildings, or on school campuses unless they have been given approval/exemption by that site principal not to wear one.
- Any adult that is on a school campus MUST wear a face covering at ALL times.
- Coaches, managers, sports staff, officials/referees, and parents/guardians should wear face coverings all times, (if they are on campus).
- Players that are not in the game/contest and are the sideline/bench etc. must wear a face covering at all times.
- Student athletes (all staff including referees) MUST wear face coverings indoors and outdoors EXCEPT when:
- Actively eating and drinking (however social distancing must be maintained)
- If they have an exemption given to them by their school’s administration
- When actively exercising or participating in drills or competitions that exert a good amount of energy (such as running). However if an athlete removes their face covering during these types of drills or game then it is critical that the coach ensures each athlete is socially distanced (6+ feet). If six or more feet cannot be maintained during these activities, drills etc. then players should wear face coverings while they perform such drill etc.
Baseball
Games
Tuesday April 20th 4:00 @ Bishop Manogue Catholic High (Varsity)
Tuesday April 20th 4:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. Manogue (JV)
Wednesday April 21st 4:00 @ Carson High School (JV)
Thursday April 22nd 4:00 @ Spanish Springs Varsity Field vs Carson (Varsity)
Saturday April 23rd 11:00 @ Douglas - double header (Varsity)
Saturday April 23rd 11:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. Douglas - double header (JV)
Boys Golf
Tuesday April 20th 11:00 @ Red Hawk Golf Course (Varsity)
Lacrosse
Monday April 19th 4:00 @ Galena High (Boys JV)
Monday April 19th 5:00 @ Galena High (Boys Varsity)
Wednesday April 21st 4:00 @ Reno High (Boys JV)
Wednesday April 21st 5:00 @ Reno High (Boys Varsity)
Wednesday April 21st 5:00 @ Bishop Manogue High (Girls Varsity)
Friday April 23rd 6:30 @ Spanish Springs High School Stadium vs Damonte (Girls Varsity)
Softball
Tuesday April 20th 3:45 @ Bishop Manogue Catholic High (Varsity)
Wednesday April 21st 5:30 @ Carson High School (JV)
Thursday April 22nd 3:45 @ Spanish Springs Varsity Field vs Carson (Varsity)
Saturday April 23rd 11:00 @ Douglas - double header (Varsity)
Saturday April 23rd 11:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. Douglas - double header (JV)
Swimming
Meet
Friday April 23rd 3:30 @ Northwest PoolTrack
Meet
Friday April 23rd 3:00 @ Damonte Ranch High School (Varsity)Graduation
We Need Volunteers!
Any parent who is interested and would like to volunteer to make this year’s graduation special for our Seniors, please email Ms. Hart
Washoe County School District has released the graduation schedules for all high schools. Spanish Springs High School graduation celebration is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional information and details will be forth coming as it pertains to the venue/format.
Tech Support
The hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am-2:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm.
DMV Certification of Attendance
The complete WCSD policy can be found here: WCSD DMV Attendance Policy