Stanwood High School

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.

Monday, February 12th:

• Regular Schedule

Tuesday, February 13th:

• Regular Schedule
• Ballots due

Wednesday, February 14th:

• Late Start Wednesday

Thursday, February 15th:

• Regular Schedule

Friday, February 16th:

• No School Mid-Winter Break

Monday February 19th

• No School Mid-Winter Break

February 13th: Math Night, SHS Commons 2:30-4pm

February 16th-19th: Mid-Winter Break, No School

February 20th: Course Fair (For grades 8-11) and 8th Grade Families Info Night (info below!)

February 21st - For Seniors FAFSA/SCAF Scholarship Help Night in the SHS Library 5:30pm -7:30pm (info below)

February 24th: Winter Formal dance, 7-10 pm at SHS

March 8th, 9th,15th and 16th - Spring Play, "Cinderella"

Stanwood High School is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus from the start of the school day until the final bell. Lunchtime is an on-campus activity. A student shall not leave the school campus during the school day unless excused by a parent/guardian through the school office. Students will not be excused for daily "off-campus" privileges or activities such as leaving the campus for lunch, eating lunch in private vehicles, etc.

Here is the district procedure that states this process. Please review page 4 of 5 titled "Leaving a Closed Campus School During School Hours."

The North Gym and the Library are open during both lunches. Food and drinks are not allowed in either location. Students are not permitted in hallways during lunch as classes are in session.

While we love, love - just a reminder that for Valentines Day that we cannot accept flowers, candy, balloons, etc for a student from anyone other than a parent or guardian - this includes deliveries from florists. Thank you for your understanding!

There is no school Friday, Feb. 16, and Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of President’s Day weekend.

However, please be aware that the public may see a heavy police presence on campus Friday, Feb. 16. Several Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies from the North Precinct will be conducting training exercises at Stanwood High School during the day.

Dear Parents and Guardians -

If someone other than the listed Parent or Guardian needs to pick up your student during school hours, "Day Of" permission is needed. Please make sure that you call the Office at 360-629-1300, send an email to Attendance, or send in a note that morning.

"Day Of" permission is needed for those designated as Emergency Contacts as well.

We cannot release a student without "Day Of" permission to anyone other than a listed Parent or Guardian. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe!

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!

Interpreters will be provided for families who speak Spanish.

• Students must arrive by 8:30pm; no re-entry is permitted.

• Students may not bring in bags/backpacks (even small purses) or outside food/drink. Courtesy coat & bag check will be available in the PAC.

• Tickets are $10 with an SHS ASB Card, or $15 without. Not available for purchase online.

• If a student qualifies for fee waivers and asks at the time of purchase, tickets cost $0.

• Tickets can be purchased between 7:15am - 2:45pm (before or after school or during lunch) with cash or check in the main office. Never during instructional time.

• Ticket sales begin Monday 2/12 and end Friday 2/23 at 2:45pm - no tickets sold at the door.

• SHS students may bring one guest - must be at least 9th grade and no older than 20.

• Guest passes can be picked up in the main office and must be fully completed/signed before a guest ticket may be purchased.

We will begin the registration process for the 24-25 school year this week. On Wednesday and Thursday, counselors will meet with students in their History and English classes to review graduation requirements, available courses, and the registration process. Beginning February 21st, counselors will work with current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students in their History and English classes to submit their course requests in Skyward.

Students and families are encouraged to review the following:

• 2024-25 Course Catalog and Planning Guide
• Graduation Requirements
• Grade Level Course Offerings

Students and their Parents/ Guardians are encouraged to attend the Course Fair on February 20th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Stanwood High School Commons. This is your chance to learn about the opportunities for students and ask questions of teachers in each program area.

****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****

Dates to Note:

Feb 21st - FASFA/SCAF Scholarship Help Night 5:30-7:30 pm in the SHS Library (see info below)

ATTENTION SENIOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: Did you apply to college yet? Have you completed your scholarship applications? Is your FAFSA for college financial aid opportunities submitted? If not, Stanwood High School will host a workshop to help you.

• Sometimes, it can be challenging to take the first step in the college application process. If you need help with applications, please bring your Chromebook and let's get started.
• For the SCAF scholarship opportunity, please review the presentation and details at this website: https://s-caf.org/high_school_scholarships. The SCAF director will be on hand for specific questions. We can also support you with other scholarship applications.
• For students seeking help with FAFSA completion, it is important to have a FAFSA ID established prior to the workshop: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch If you are an eligible College Bound https://wsac.wa.gov/college-bound student, completing the FAFSA is a necessary step!
• Interpreters will be provided for families who speak Spanish.
  

If you have NOT yet done so, the deadline to order your cap and gown for pickup on the SHS delivery day is March 1, 2024.

To order go to: https://www.jostens.com/ and Shop: Stanwood High School.

Delivery date and time TBA soon!

The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation has opened its 2024 High School Scholarship cycle.

More than 200 scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who reside within the school district's boundaries or attend school in the district — including home-schooled students and those who attend private schools outside of the area.

Application information can be found on the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation website at

www.s-caf.org. The deadline for applications is at midnight on Monday, March 11.

For more information, please contact the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation at 360-629-6878 or

director@s-caf.org.

State officials are asking students, families, educators, and community partners to help them choose an online platform to manage the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) graduation requirement.

This 15-minute survey is open now through March 8. Questions are designed to get feedback on the best possible features and functions to include in the new platform. Statewide feedback from a wide variety of users is vital to ensure we understand the needs and interests of all stakeholders.

Winter Sports Postseason

Girls' Basketball will host Monroe in a loser-out district game on Wednesday, February 14th at 7pm - District Bracket, 2/14 Tickets on GoFan

Boys' Swim - 8 swimmers will travel to the King County Aquatic Center on Thursday to the State Meet! Congrats to qualifiers Levi Stiers (set new meet records for the adaptive 50 Free & 50 Back) and our Medley Relay Team of Lloyd Hau, Gavin Plano, Rory Polson and Riley Tallquist.

Boys' Wrestling - Soren Andersen (1st), Aven Andersen (3rd), and Elijah Fleck (1st) have advanced to State!

Girls 'Wrestling - Congrats to 5 state qualifiers: Signe Cairus (4th), Mariah Fulgenzi (4th), Katana Karasti (4th), Makayla Finch (3rd) and Riley Ost (2nd)!

State Wrestling - February 16-17 @ Tacoma Dome

Spring Sports Begin on February 26th!

Please make sure that you've signed up through FinalForms. Athletes who are fully cleared to participate will appear in green! Contact the athletic office if you have any questions about registration - 360-629-1322 or lnoland@stanwood.wednet.edu. You can also reach out directly to your head coach with sport-specific questions:

Baseball - Coach Matt Brennan, mbrennan@stanwood.wednet.edu

Boys' Golf - Coach Halen Davis, hdavis@stanwood.wednet.edu

Girls' Golf - Coach Angela Edwards, aedwards@stanwood.wednet.edu

Boys' Soccer - Coach Matt Carr

Softball - Coach Patrick Ryan, pryan@stanwood@wednet.edu

Girls' Tennis - Coach Sean Cunningham, scunningham@stanwood.wednet.edu

Track & Field - Coach Michael Randall, mrandall@stanwood.wednet.edu

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

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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? We are having a Bookmark Design Contest starting this month! Deadline to enter is March 31, 2024.

Stop by the library for forms and details!

Check all the library events and literary news in the February 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:

• Spring Sports (YMCA)
• 2024 Sports Offerings (YMCA)
• Youth & Government program (YMCA)
• Leaders Club (YMCA)
• Freeform Line Drawing (SCAAC)
• Spring Rowing (Everett Rowing)
• Youth Dynamics (Stilly Valley)

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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