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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
~Aesop
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WHS “Teen Beach Tolo – Bikers vs. Surfers”
WHS Commons, Saturday, April 2, 8-11 p.m.- Tickets will also be on sale at the door for $25 (WHS students ONLY)
- Fines MUST be paid or cleared to purchase dance tickets!
- All students must have picture ID to enter the dance!
- Students are expected to comply with current District, State, and Department of Health COVID protocols.
Tolo FAQs
What do students wear?
This year's Tolo theme is Bikers vs. Surfers, so students pick one and go all out in their costume. Outfit ideas will be posted on the WHS ASB Instagram soon. Please remember that students must follow the dress code, and NO SWIMSUITS!
What does Tolo look like?
This year's Tolo will be indoors in the Commons with a DJ, food trucks, and games. Tolo is for all grades. Park in the student lot and make your way to the main entrance.
What about masks?
Masks are optional.
Please note: Transportation and before/after dance activities are not provided or sponsored by Woodinville High School or the Northshore School District. This includes any transportation/events including, but not limited to, limos, party buses, and boat excursions.
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| Northshore Speaks April 7th @5pm
The Northshore School District will host Northshore Speaks, an evening of original student spoken word poetry, on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00 p.m. The event is currently scheduled to be held on Northshore’s Virtual Stage.
In honor of National Poetry Month, some spoken word entries will be highlighted on the District’s Facebook page in the weeks leading up to the event. Information on how to attend this inspiring evening designed to connect, reflect and hear diverse perspectives from our student community will be shared at a later date. The event is suitable for Northshore families.
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Daddy Daughter Dance 2022 "Candy Land"
The WHS Class of 2023 is so excited to announce that Woodinville High School is resuming the tradition of the Daddy Daughter Dance this year!
The dance will take place on Saturday, April 23, from 6-8 p.m. It will be held at Woodinville High School in the Commons, and will feature live music, games and activities, food, and dancing! The theme is going to be Candy Land (like the board game) and will feature a variety of fun activities and dancing for dads and daughters alike!
Suggested age for daughters: 5-12, but all kids will be welcome!
Save money by registering early through Wednesday, April 20th!
Saturday, April 23, 6-8p
Woodinville High School Commons
19819 136th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Please complete this Google Form to pre-register for the event.
- Online discounted ticket pricing is available through Wed., April 20.
Online Pre-Registration Ticket Prices:
$25 for a dad/daughter pair
$12 for any additional members of your party (Adult or Child
- Ticket prices at the door are $15 per person
Proceeds support reducing the price of Prom and Senior Breakfast tickets for the Class of 2023!
PLEASE NOTE: COVID SAFETY PROTOCOL:
At this time (March 14, 2022), proof of vaccination status for adults or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to April 23 is required. Masks are optional.
If you have any questions regarding this event, you can contact us through our email:
whsdaddydaughterdance2022@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We look forward to a wonderful night!
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| Missed the March 30th
Senior Class Meeting Webinar?
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The Senior Class Meeting webinar was recorded and can be found on the Class of 2022 website! View the recording here. The slideshow can also be downloaded in .pdf.
Learn important information about graduation and senior year activities and events!
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| Senior Timeline now available!
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The Senior Timeline is packed with information seniors can act upon NOW, as well as be informed about upcoming activities and events!
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Class of 2022! The Senior Survey is now open!
Please complete the Senor Survey ASAP. Every senior must complete the Senior Survey by May 4, 2022. The survey is short and should take you 5-7 minutes to complete. Instructions can be found at this link: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2022/senior-survey-scholarship-reporting
If your senior is attending a college/university in Fall 2022, it needs to be denoted in the Senior Survey and the box checked to request your senior's FINAL TRANSCRIPT to be sent.
Seniors will also have the opportunity to report scholarships they have been awarded either from the school they are attending or outside scholarships. We use this information to recognize students in our published Senior Awards program. If you report a scholarship in the Senior Survey, you must submit proof via this Google form. Please note that individual scholarship amounts will not be shared.
The survey is located in Naviance under Planner --> Tasks.
Please email Ms. Kiakotos (mkiakotos@nsd.org) if you have any questions!
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Class of 2022 Grad Night!
This is a fun and safe way for Seniors to celebrate graduation with their class! We are excited to offer this long-standing tradition for the Woodinville High School Class of 2022!
Grad Night activities will be operating under applicable State, County, and Public Health Covid protocols as well as requirements of the venues.
This celebration is an all-night action-packed party for our Seniors that will start around 9 pm on graduation night, June 14th through around 5 am on June 15th.
The new graduates will board chartered buses at a downtown Woodinville location (near AMC Lowes). The plan is to go to two different surprise venues where they can safely gather and celebrate together. There will be plenty of entertainment, food, snacks, drinks, and planned activities. Chaperones and security will be on hand to ensure a fun and safe environment.
Ticket prices will range from $175 - $195 per student depending on when payment is received. This price is inclusive of all transportation, food, activities, and entertainment. Financial assistance is available.
Once you register, you will receive multiple emails from the date of registration until the event date so please look out for them. You can also use the registration to volunteer for the evening.
For questions, please contact whsgradnight22@gmail.com
THE SENIOR PARENT GROUP LOOKS FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THE 2022 FALCONS!
NOTE: Grad Night is sponsored by the Class of 2022 Senior Parent Group and is not organized by Woodinville High School, Woodinville High School ASB, or Woodinville High School ASB Class of 2022. These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or the safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney's fees and judgment or awards.
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Attention Seniors!
PTSA Scholarships Available
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Woodinville High School PTSA is offering scholarships to two graduating seniors in the class of 2022. The goal of these scholarships is to acknowledge academic achievements and contribution to the school/community through work or volunteer activities.
Amount: Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to WHS Seniors
Due: Friday, April 1, 2022
Complete applications must be submitted by email. See application for instructions.
Click HERE to access PTSA Forms and Documents Page!
Click HERE for the Application PDF!
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Greetings from the school counseling office!
We've thoroughly enjoyed meeting individually with our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students the last few weeks. We consider it a privilege getting to talk about next years classes and future plans with our students.
Spring Break is coming! Finish this last week strong so you can relax and recharge over break. When we return we'll be ready to support you through this final stage of the school year.
Seniors, graduation is right around the corner! Please remember to complete the Senior Survey and Scholarship Reporting. As college decisions are being released, counselors would love to be kept in the loop! We would love to celebrate your acceptances and counsel you through your waitlist, deferral, and/or denial decisions. We truly believe that you will be successful wherever you go!
For College and Career resources and informations click HERE!
WHS Counseling Team
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Kiakotos and Lisa Law!
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Results from the March 12th Washington State Speech Tournament
On Saturday, March 12th, Mariam Kazmi and Maddie Donahue competed in the Washington State Speech Tournament.
Mariam competed in Impromptu speech, and she had high speaker scores, and was ranked second in one of her rounds. Mariam consistently had high scores throughout the season in this event, and those high scores led her to the state tournament for the second year in a row.
Maddie competed in Original Oratory, and she also had high speaker scores, and was ranked second in one of her rounds. Maddie wrote a speech about the Texas abortion laws, and her speech was titled "Restriction of Choice is a Restriction of Autonomy: Abortion is a Right." Maddie started competing with this speech in the middle of the season. Making it to state was a huge accomplishment!
Please congratulate Mariam and Maddie on being some of the best speakers in the state and thank you to everyone for supporting our speech and debate program.
Congratulations Mariam and Maddie on being some of the best speakers in the state and thank you to everyone for supporting our speech and debate program!
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Falcons shine! 2022 Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association Awards!
Congratulations to Tatum Thompson, Roni Sheffey, and Coach Scott Bullock who all earned 2022 postseason honors from the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association (WSGBCA)! The WSGBCA members nominate and vote for players and coaches of the year at the end of each season.
Tatum was named Miss Basketball, Roni the 4A Washington State Player of the Year; and Coach Bullock was named Coach of the Year!
Both Tatum and Roni were selected by the WSGBCA to compete on the 4A team in a senior-only all-star intra-classification matchup at King’s High School on March 19.
Todd Milles from SBLive reported on March 20:
‘Miss Basketball' Tatum Thompson leads Class 4A team to win in WSGBCA all-star game
Another day, another efficient outing for the Boise State University signee - 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting - as the 4A seniors defeat the 3A team at King's High School.
Try however you want - you just can't keep Woodinville's Tatum Thompson from doing whatever she wants on the basketball court.
Thompson, the talented forward from the reigning Class 4A champions, poured in a game-high 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting, leading her squad to a 99-81 victory over the 3A team to close the WSGBCA senior-only all-star games Saturday afternoon at King's High School in Seattle.
Teammate Veronica Sheffey added 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in the victory.
Congratulations again to Tatum, Roni, Coach Bullock and all our Lady Falcons basketball student-athletes and assistant coaches on a school history-making season!
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Details are subject to changes in guidance from the Northshore School District, King County Department of Health, and/or the State of Washington.
04/02: DECA Practice
04/02: Teen Beach TOLO- Bikers vs. Surfers, WHS Commons, 8-11p
04/07: Virtual Northshore Speaks, 5pm
04/11-15: No School- Spring Break
04/18-22: Public School Volunteer Week
04/18-22: State ELA Testing (10th, select 11th/12th)
04/23: Daddy Daughter Dance
04/23: Drama Booster Club's Goodwill Drive 9-12pm@bus loop
04/27: Senior Class Meeting @ Advisory
04/30: Spring Musical: Legally Blonde
05/02-06: Teacher Appreciation Week
05/02-13: AP Exam Window (7-Period Schedules)
05/05-07: Spring Musical: Legally Blonde
05/14: Senior Prom, Pacific Science Center
05/16: Womens of Influence Conference
05/16-20: Math State Testing (10th & Select 11th/12th)
05/20: Almighty Woodinville
05/20: Night of the Arts
05/24-27: State WCAS Science Testing (11th only)
05/30: Memorial Day - No School
06/02: Senior Awards Night
06/10: Class of 2022 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
06/14: Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 1pm
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Spring State Testing 2021-22:
Mark Your Calendars
In the spring of the 2021-22 school year, current 10th-grade students are scheduled to participate in Smarter Balanced ELA and math state testing, as has been the standard practice, as an avenue of fulfilling the state's ELA and math graduation pathway requirement. Additionally, any 11th-grade or 12th-grade students who have not yet fulfilled the state ELA and/or math graduation pathway requirement will have the opportunity to re-take the ELA and/or math Smarter Balanced test. Juniors and seniors who participated in fall retakes will be contacted directly if they still have not met the State requirement. Juniors will also participate in the state WCAS science exam for federal accountability purposes.
Students must be present on each designated testing day or will need to participate in a make-up session for the missed section of the exam.
Students must bring their fully-charged district-device when participating in state testing, along with compatible earbuds/headsets. (Headsets will be provided for students who do not bring personal earbuds/headsets).
When are the tests? Who takes which test?
SBAC English Language Arts (ELA) Testing
All 10th graders and any 11th / 12th graders still needing to meet the state's ELA graduation pathway requirement will test during their English class period:
Periods 1/3/5/7: April 18 (Test Preview), April 19 (CAT), & April 21 (PT)
Periods 2/4/6: April 18 (Test Preview), April 19 (CAT), & April 20 (PT)
SBAC Math Testing
All 10th-graders and any 11th- / 12th-graders still needing to meet the state's math graduation pathway requirement will test during their math class period:
Periods 1/3/5/7: May 16 (Test Preview), May 17 (CAT), & May 19 (PT)
Periods 2/4/6: May 16 (Test Preview), May 17 (CAT), & May 18 (PT)
WCAS Science Testing
All 11th-graders will take the WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) for federal accountability purposes:
Periods 1/3/5/7: May 24 (Test Preview) & May 26 (WCAS)
Periods 2/4/6: May 24 (Test Preview) & May 25 (WCAS)
- All testing for Woodinville High School students is held at WHS.
- Please note that 9th-graders do not participate in spring state testing.
- All students take the high school SBAC for ELA (English Language Arts) and math for the first time in 10th grade and the WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) in 11th grade.
- If an 11th- or 12th-grade student has already met standard in English Language Arts or Math, then he or she does not need to test again.
Further information will follow as we get closer to testing, but if you have a specific question at this time, please contact your student's counselor or Assessment Coordinator Jill Zawatski (jzawatski@nsd.org).
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NEW: Skills 4 Life Podcasts - Northshore Schools Foundation
Woodinville Students & Parents,
Northshore Schools Foundation is launching the podcast, Skills 4 Life TODAY, April 1st, 2022. It is an engaging and short, weekly, series tha features professionals from a variety of high-demand jobs of the future.
Podcast Goals:
- To inform and inspire parents and students about future career choices, and
- To help students know what they can do now to explore or prepare their pathway.
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2022-23
School Year Calendar
As Dr. Reid announced in yesterday's Thursday Thoughts, the 2022-23 school year calendar is now available.
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National Anthem Audition Sign Ups - Now through April 19
Auditions take place on Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. in Room 409 by sign up.
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| Checking for Missing Assignments?
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This Spring, the award-winning Woodinville High School Theatre Company is delighted to bring the fabulous musical Legally Blonde to the WHS Theater’s stage. The show, based on the adored movie of the same name, will run April 30 and May 5-7 at 7:00 pm, with a matinee performance on May 7 at 2:00 pm, in the Woodinville High School Theater. The WHS Theatre continues its tradition of professional caliber educational theatre with an empowering yet side-splitting production, exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances.
Elle Woods is the southern California sorority president who is accustomed to getting whatever she wants - including dating the hottest guy on campus. But when her boyfriend, Warner, calls it off because she is not serious about her future, Elle trades in her parties and fashion for studying and books, in order to follow Warner to Harvard Law School! This fun and fabulous, feel-good musical comedy is a delightful reminder that being yourself never goes out of style. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal! While the show is a comedy with a heart of gold, it does contain some adult content. Viewer discretion is advised.
The cast of this production comprises 65 Woodinville High School students, including seniors: Haley Ahlstrom, Allison Calhoon, Kasey Christie, Carolyn Dunbar, David Fountain, Ian Green, McEwen Guitierrez, Cayla Harb, Erika Kim, Maggie Mus, Prisha Patel, Jacob Price, and Georgia Willis. The cast is supported by a pit orchestra from the WHS music department.
Many of the technical aspects of the show, everything from set building and sound to publicity, are handled by crews of students from the WHS Technical Theatre program. Technical theatre students include Joey Roberts (Stage Manager), Jessica Karczeski and Simon Smith (Assistant Stage Managers), Sarah Mellor (Technical Director), Marisa Leinenwever and Max Vandall (Sound Directors), Grace Long (Lighting Director), Phenix Carver and Sofia Guitierrez (Costumers), McEwen Guitierrez (Master Carpenter), Isabelle Cobbley and Lois Johnson (Props), Kasey Christie and Saydia Phillips (Hair and Makeup), Anya Egts and Calin Hill (House Managers), and Maggie Mus and Georgia Willis (Publicity). Come out and see this fabulous Woodinville High School Theatre Company production and support our continued effort to dust off all the skills that we did not get to use during the pandemic!
The show is directed and designed by Josh Butchart; Joseph Mikkelson is the Music Director; Loren Tanksley is the Pit Director; Eva Stone is the Choreographer, with Marina Clever as Assistant Choreographer. Production design and coordination by Katharina Bomers-Muller (Producer), Stephanie Penoyer (Assistant Producer), Steve Cooper (Lights), Nathaniel Gibbs and Asher Faamoe (Sound), Marsha Stueckle & Karen Severson (Costumes), and the Woodinville Drama Boosters, led by Emily Mus and Jenny Webb.
Woodinville High School Spring Musical: Legally Blonde
April 30 and May 5- 7 at 7:00 pm, and May 7 at 2:00 pm in the WHS Theater
Woodinville High School Theater
Address: 19819 136th Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Phone Number: (425) 408-7400
Tickets: VIP tickets in the lower, center section are $25 per seat, General Admission tickets are $15 and Student/Senior tickets are $10. Tickets will be available via TouchBase starting April 6, 2022. Ticket sales will close the day prior to each performance. If tickets are still available, there will be ticket sales at the door each night. Cash or check only please. Masks will be required at all times in the theater. Visit www.whstc.org or the WHS website for more information.
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Woodinville Robotics featured in the Woodinville Weekly!
Woodinville Robotics’ qualification for the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships was featured in the March 23 edition of the Woodinville Weekly! Learn more about the Titanium Talons as they prepare to head to the championship tournament in Houston, Texas from April 19-24!
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WHS Robotics seeking donations for
WORLD & future competitions!
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Please help support the Woodinville Robotics in their journey to Houston for the FIRST World Championship. After qualifying for state 5 consecutive years, they have now reached this major accomplishment! Anything will help to support the team. Donations are non-refundable and could also help fund future competitions! Thank you!
Donations can easily be made online at TouchBase Lite where a username/password are not needed: https://wa-northshore-lite.intouchreceipting.com
Non-refundable donations can also be accepted with cash or check payable to WHS at the Main or Cashier’s Office!
Thank you for supporting WOODINVILLE ROBOTICS!
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WHS Cheer Tryouts
Interested in trying out for the 2022-2023 Cheer Squad? Tryout applications are now available the WHS main office and on the WHS Cheer athletic website. Please complete an application and turn it in to the WHS Main Office (specified turn in box) no later than Wednesday April 20th.
Questions? Email Coach Laura Frost lfrost@nsd.org
Go Falcons!
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NSD Updated Late Work Policy - Second Semester 2021-22
Grading is a complex topic connected to the heart of our work around teaching and learning, and recently the district and teacher’s union agreed upon some changes with regards to late work. Please note the A, B, C, D, & NC (No Credit) grading system has not changed, just the procedure for collecting late assignments.
To address the understandings and teacher workload concerns surrounding late work, the following parameters and strategies have been developed:
When an assignment is turned in more than one week after the conclusion of a specific unit of study, teachers will review the late assignment and:
- Provide a “meets standard” grade of 85% for those assignments that reasonably meet the communicated standards; or
- Provide a “does not meet standard” grade of 60% for those assignments that do not reasonably meet the communicated standards; and
- Provide feedback on the work.
Late assignments will be accepted and graded up until 10 school days before the end of a quarter or semester.
By the way, teachers who have established grading practices that provide students with more opportunities to submit late work without penalty than required by these baseline parameters are welcome to continue following those practices, so it is always best to communicate directly with the classroom teacher.
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Safety: Remind your students...
As a community, we hear across the nation, in our state, and even locally about students, when off campus, being approached for various reasons by individuals they do not know. Some of the reasons may be legitimate, but at times could be questionable. Our students are inclined to help people and at times may have their guard down during these possible encounters, so we are providing a friendly reminder to families to discuss and share with your student the importance of being alert when approached by individuals they do not know when out and about in the community.
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| Attendance & Early Dismissals
Our student day is from 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. and WHS expects all students to attend school every day. Below are a few highlights of our attendance policy and procedures:
- Absences must be excused within two (2) school days of the absence or students will be assigned progressive discipline.
- Ten hours of excused and/or unexcused absences in a semester in a given class may result in going through the Attendance Validation process.
- When a student accumulates three (3) or more days of unexcused absences it will result in a conference with administration.
- If a student misses more than 15 minutes of class, it is considered an absence
- If a student requires an early dismissal, the student needs to come to the Attendance Office before school or during Options with a parent/guardian signed request. We are no longer accepting phone calls or emails for early dismissal to limit classroom interuptions.
- Students who arrive late to school (both excused and unexcused) must check in at the Attendance Office for a pass before proceeding to class.
Please refer to the WHS Website’s Attendance Page and/or the WHS Student Handbook for more details or contact the Attendance Office at 425.408.7410 or whsattendance@nsd.org.
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| Weather & Emergency Information
Emergencies and weather-related problems can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation for students. Families will receive a telephone message from the district if there is a change to the school schedule. If no schedule change information is posted, schools and buses are on their regular schedules.
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Northshore Schools Foundation: Request for Removing Barriers Support
Basic Needs Aid
When a family is in crisis and normal household activities are disrupted, students experience distress that affects their attendance, coursework and classroom behavior. NSF's Basic Needs Aid Fund allows families to stock up on groceries or fill the car with fuel so that they can direct their energy where it is most needed: finding a permanent solution to the situation at hand (https://www.northshoreschoolsfoundation.org/request-support/#basicneedsaid).
Apply for Funds
For WHS students, contact Counselor and CARE Team member Sarah Brenner at sbrenner@nsd.org and/or your student’s school counselor or grade-level administrator to describe the temporary challenge or circumstance and request support. All NSF funding requests must come from an approved school staff member.
The NSD staff member will then submit your request.
Foundation leadership will review the request within 5 days and contact the NSD staff that submitted the request with details.
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
April 1, 2022
Volume 11, Issue 26
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
425-408-7400 / whsoffice@nsd.org
Our Office Team is here to help you!
Carolyn Moriarty, Office Manager, Ext. 7401
Ellen Esteves Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403
Denise Schwans, ASB/Assessments/Graduation Coordination, Ext. 7515
Jenn Diaz, Student Info Specialist/Registrar, Ext. 7512
Kim Benedict, Attendance Secretary, Ext. 7410
Roberta Porter, Counseling Office Manager, Ext. 7418
Nicki Kongkarat, ASB/Bookkeeping, Fine/Fee Payment, Ext. 7504
Renae Hector, Athletics Secretary, Ext. 7491
The mission of Woodinville High School is to become a community of learners, providing a safe and encouraging environment for developing the mind, body, and spirit.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL!
GO Falcons!
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