Stanwood High School
Family Newsletter — Sunday, February 4, 2024
Family Newsletter — Sunday, February 4, 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 to vote
Vote by mail (free!)
- No postage is necessary. Simply drop your ballot in a big blue mailbox or at the post office or in your own mailbox. Mail-in ballots must be in a mailbox before the last pick-up time on Election Day (Feb. 13) to be postmarked on time.
Drop boxes (free!)
- Voters can use ballot drop boxes 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Election Day. There is one near the Stanwood Library at 9701 271st St. NW.
Track your ballot
- Voters can track their ballot to see its progress from the time it’s mailed by the county to the time the Elections Department accepts it for counting! For even more information, visit vote.wa.gov.
Bell Schedules for the Week of February 5th
Monday, February 5th:
- Regular Schedule
Tuesday, February 6th:
- Regular Schedule
Wednesday, February 7th:
- Late Start Wednesday
Thursday, February 8th:
- Regular Schedule
Friday, February 9th:
- Advisory Schedule
Important Dates
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 (more information coming!)
Class OF 2024 Information - Updated!
****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 Families and Students!
FAFSA/Scholarship Night, February 21st at 5:30pm
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 be hosting a workshop event to assist you.
- Sometimes it can be a challenge 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!
Cap and Gown Order Reminder!
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!
More than $200,000 in local scholarships available!
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
Updates and Reminders
Non-Parent/Guardian Pick Ups
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!
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!
Spartan Athletics
Winter Sports Postseason
Boys' Basketball @ Everett Wed. Feb 7th at 7 pm - District Bracket
Girls' Basketball @ Oak Harbor Thu. Feb 8th at 7 pm - District Bracket
Boys' Swim - Districts Fri/Sat at Snohomish Aquatic Ctr.
Boys' Wrestling - 7 wrestlers advance to the Regional 2/10 at Oak Harbor
Girls 'Wrestling - 12 wrestlers advance to the Regional 2/10 at Monroe
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 tbd
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
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 all the library events and literary news
in the February Library Newsletter.
February Menu
Families can find breakfast and lunch menus for February and meal prices on our Food Services webpage and via the Menu button at the top of each school website.
Meanwhile, we continue to encourage families to submit a Free and Reduced Meal application online via Skyward Family Access by clicking the Food Service tab and then Applications.
Local nonprofits offer clubs and programs for students
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!
Friday Family Message
Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE
Staff By Department
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