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World Language Competency Testing - Winter 2024
Registration Open through February 2
Exam Date - Tuesday, March 5
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Registration is open online to participate in World Language Competency Testing. Registration will close on Friday, February 2. This is an opportunity for students who can read, write, listen and speak a language other than English to earn up to four competency credits and/or the Seal of Biliteracy designation on their high school transcript. More detailed information about the test and earning credits can be found on the World Language Competency Test website. Here is the pertinent information regarding the upcoming testing opportunity:
- Date/Time/Location—WHS Library on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 8:30am (for WHS students). Check-in for the test can begin up to 30 minutes beforehand.
- The test is open to students currently in grades 9 through 12.
- The process starts by paying the $75 registration fee in person at the Cashier's or Main Office or online through TouchBase/InTouch at: https://www.nsd.org/resources/online-tools/payments
- Once you are logged in to TouchBase, click on your WHS student, choose "Items at your School" and then choose World Language under "Categories".
- Print your receipt or keep a copy open on your computer for the next step!
- On your receipt for your registration fee will be a link to the registration form. You will need your receipt number to fill out that form.
- After you have filled out the registration form, you will get a confirmation email that you have successfully submitted the form. That is your receipt that you have registered for testing.
- After the registration window closes, you will receive an email from WHS about testing logistics.
All of this information can be found on the WL testing website: World Language Competency Test. Please refer to the frequently asked questions document for more details. It's also easy to find the WLCT website from the district main page. Click In Our Schools / Assessment / World Language Competency Test or use the shortcut URL www.nsd.org/wlct.
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Seniors/Juniors SAT School Day Spring Testing Information (Wednesday, March 27, 2024)
Register and pay ($60) by Friday, March 1)
The SAT exam is all ONLINE now and results are posted within 3 weeks per College Board.
The SAT School Day Spring exam is scheduled for Woodinville High School Seniors and Juniors on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (during the school day at WHS. Exact time, location, and details will be emailed to registrants prior to the exam day).
- Registration window is from January 29-March 1. (No late registration after March 1, unless spots are available).
- To register, please create an account using the link below (if you have not created one previously).
- Then click on Woodinville High School to register and pay the $60 exam fee online no later than March 1.
For more information regarding SAT testing, please click here.
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SAT/ACT Prep Tests!
Is your student looking for SAT or ACT exam practice? There is good news! Huntington Learning Center (Canyon Park) is offering an in-person ONLY full-length Digital SAT and paper ACT practice tests. Students can only receive the scores by signing up for individual conferences after the test.
- The ACT is Wednesday January 31st, 1:45pm in the WHS Library.
- The SAT is Sunday, February 4th, 10am at Huntington Learning Center in Bothell: 22833 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 156, Bothell, WA 98021
- The registration fee is $25 per test due to Huntington on the test day.
- Any interested WHS student can take the practice tests.
- Register here
All proceeds will be donated by Huntington to support reducing the cost of Prom & Senior Breakfast for the Class of 2025!
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Falcon Food Pantry
Hello parents and guardians,
The ML/FSA special education department here at WHS is creating the Falcon Pantry, a food bank available to any student and/or family who could benefit from getting some extra, free resources. We are all very excited for this new opportunity. We are relying on community support to get it up and running and help make it a success!
We are accepting all non-perishable foods, water, and toiletries. We have a specific need for foods that our students can prepare independently as well as beans, rice, and tortillas. You can find a wish list items here.
Any donations can be dropped off in the main office or room 617.
Please reach out if you have any questions to Ariel Roy (aroy@nsd.org).
Thank you so much for any and all support,
The ML/FSA Special Education department
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Theatre Tickets - Winter Musical: Urinetown
WHS Winter Musical: Urinetown,
Feb 1-3 & 8-10, 7p
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Woodinville High School Theatre Company presents the Tony award-winning musical Urinetown with music & lyrics by Mark Hollmann Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis to the WHS Theater stage!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, corporate capitalism, social class, and musical theatre itself. This show is inventive, clever, and silly, while also delivering thought-provoking messages about the consequences of societal decisions and the unintended outcomes when the little guy stands up against the powers that be.
Described as “hilariously funny and touchingly honest,” the musical is set in a Gotham-like city, where a terrible water shortage - caused by a 20-year drought - has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs - a premise that should be ridiculous, but has a spooky ring of truth to it. From amid the downtrodden citizens, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! See the press release for further details!
Performances are February 1-3 & 8-10, 7:00p at the Woodinville High School Theatre.
Ticket Sales
- Reserved seating only! Tickets are available for purchase first come, first serve starting Wednesday, January 3:
- Online through GOFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23370 (Processing fee per ticket is $1.45)
- In person at the WHS Main or Cashier's Office (no processing fee, M-F, 7:50a-3:50p)
Ticket prices are as follows*:
- General Admission $15
- Students w/ASB $10
- Seniors 65+ $10
- VIP $25 (Section 2, center, bottom only)
*In order to receive a qualified fee waiver for winter musical tickets, the ticket(s) must be purchased through the InTouch Point of Sale system at the WHS Main or Cashier's office. (Student free, immediate family member(s) 50% discount.)
Other Details
- Online GOFan ticket sales for that day's performance will close at 4:00p each night.
- Tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the box office if that performance is not yet sold out.
- The box office opens at 6:15p each show night.
- For tickets purchased on GoFan, be sure to bring your mobile device for entry at the door.
- Please note there is no food and only water allowed in the theater.
- No photography at any time.
The show is double-cast for some of the roles:
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Counselor's Corner
Hey Falcons!
1st Semester is almost over:
Time is flying by. Please be sure to check in with your teachers and catch up on any missing work before the end of the semester.
Do you need to visit with your School Counselor about your schedule?
Student schedules for 2nd semester are available on StudentVue next week. If students need a schedule printed, please have them come to the counseling office. For the 1st day of 2nd semester students are expected to attend their classes as scheduled. If students have a missing period in their schedule, they can visit their counselor during options or lunch to look at class options. Due to the high volume of questions, we appreciate your patience while we give each student our attention.
It is almost that time of year again - We will begin registration for the 2024-25 school year in February.
February 13th
Registration Distribution during Activity Tuesday Class*
See your 3rd period teacher if you are absent on this day.
March 5th
Deadline for course requests to be entered into StudentVue and turning the course request worksheet into your 3rd period teacher.
March 11 - 29th
Counselor 1:1 meetings with current 9-11th grade students to review and/or change course requests.
Seniors wrapping up College Applications - Make sure to double check your college applications to make sure all materials were submitted! Once final grades from 1st semester are processed, counselors will begin working on submitting mid-year reports. Mid-year transcripts go out to colleges before mid-winter break. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.
PSAT Score Review Video (for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who took the October PSAT): Please review this video created by WHS Counselors to learn more about how to access and read your scores as well as next steps to take to prepare for future PSAT/SAT testing!
WHS Counseling Team
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Tang
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2024-25 Course Registration News!
WHS has been working diligently to prepare for 2024-25 course registration that starts in February! Registration for next school year’s classes will be completed by students online in StudentVUE.
Current Falcons - 11th, 10th, and 9th-Grade Students
- Course registration information will be provided to students during Activity Tuesday on Tuesday, February 13.
- Course Registration must completed in StudentVue by Tuesday, March 5.
- Students must also submit the paper Registration Worksheet signed by their parent indicating they have reviewed their student's course requests during Activity Tuesday on Tuesday, March 7.
- The 2024-25 Course Catalog will be posted online the morning of Friday, February 9.
- The instructional video presented to students in Activity Tuesday on Tuesday, February 13 will be available starting that day on the WHS website for your convenience.
- Counselors will be reviewing each student's registration March 11-29 with 1-to-1 meetings and will communicate directly with students if any further information is needed.
- Please note the master schedule of courses developed for the 2024-25 chool year, along with corresponding staffing decisions, will be based on the course requests students make at this time; therefore, students are encouraged to process their choices and weigh all the options carefully before making final selections.
Incoming WHS Falcons: Current Leota MS and Timbercrest MS 8th-Graders in the WHS Pathway
Registration materials will be distributed in Science Class:
- Leota Middle School: Monday, February 12 and will be due back on Monday, March4
- Timbercrest Middle School: Wednesday, February 14 and will be due back on Thursday, March 7
An optional Class of 2028 Parent/Student Registration Information Night will be held at the WHS Theater for middle school families to view the course registration information presented to students at their schools on Thursday, February 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. As mentioned, this presentation is optional, as the instructional video will be available on the WHS website homepage for your convenience starting February 13.
Optional pre-sessions will be available Thursday,February , 6:00-6:25p for HiCap, Learning Center Special Education (teachers will reach out directly to ML/FSA Special Education families), and Multilingual families.
Incoming freshmen course registration questions should be directed to whsfreshmanregistration@nsd.org.
We look forward to partnering with you throughout your student’s educational journey at WHS!
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2024 Virtual College and Career Night
Northshore School District will be hosting their 2nd annual Virtual College and Career Night on Thursday, February 8 from 6:30-8:30pm.
This event will be filled with valuable information to help families plan and navigate post high school options and is open to all NSD high school families.
Over 15 virtual sessions will be offered. Topics include:
- College Application Process
- Paying for College, Transfer, Tech, and 2-Year Programs
- Apprenticeships and Career Colleges
- ...and so much more!
All sessions will be recorded and available on Youtube in late February with language interpretation.
Visit link.nsd.org/vccn2024 for more information!
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Lady Falcons Bring Home the Win at 1/11 Gymnastics Meet
On Thursday January 11th, our WHS Gymnastics team competed against Bothell, Inglemoor, Skyline, and Issaquah. Practice is definitely paying off because our Lady Falcons flew across the gymnastics apparatus with style! Team Woodinville continued to improve their performance and once again they earned top spots in all four events as well as the all-around. Emily Brouwers gave us a sneak preview of a first class season finale performance, Audrey Samdal and Rachel Minter had spectacular beam routines, Emma Long and Ava Long were mesmerizing on the floor, Ainsley Mann joined Sophia Brittingham on demonstrating their beautiful bar routines, and Sarah Ruana effortlessly floated through her graceful vault. Come celebrate our Seniors at the next home meet of the season on Thursday January 25th 7pm at Woodinville. Go Falcons!
Team Scores
1/11 @ Skyline
Woodinville – 174.5
Issaquah – 147.2
Inglemoor – 145.65
Skyline – 144.30
Bothell – 128.00
Individual All-Around Results:
1/11 @ Skyline
1st – Emily Brouwers – 37.90
4th – Sophie Brittingham – 34.05
5th – Rachel Minter – 32.85
6th – Sarah Ruana – 32.75
8th – Ava Long – 32.50
Woodinville Individual Event Results Contributing to Team Score:
1/11 @ Skyline
Vault
1 – Emily Brouwers
2 – Ava Long
3 – Sarah Ruana
4 – Rachel Minter
5 – Sophie Brittingham
Bars
1 – Emily Brouwers
4 – Ainsley Mann
5 – Sophie Brittingham
6 – Audrey Samdal
7 – Sarah Ruana
Beam
1 – Emily Brouwers
2 – Audrey Samdal
3 – Ainsley Mann
7 – Sophie Brittingham
7 – Ava Long
Floor
1 – Emily Brouwers
3 – Sophie Brittingham
4 – Rachel Minter
5 – Emma Long
8 – Sarah Ruana
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Ongoing: Fee Waiver Consent Form available for families who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch
01/16-02/02: World Language Competency Testing (WLCT) Registration Window (Test at WHS March 5)
Next Week: 2nd Semester Class Schedule Online
01/23: Activity Tuesday - Activity Schedule #10
01/23: PSAT Score Reporting, Theatre, Activity Tuesday
01/26: End 1st Semester
01/26: Flapjack Friday
01/26-27: Speech & Debate, Seattle University
01/27: Dance Team @ Kentridge HS Dance Comp, Kent
01/29-03/01: WHS SAT Registration Open
01/29: Non-Student Grading Day
01/31: Junior Class Huntington ACT Prep Test, Library, 1:50p
02/01-03: Urinetown - Winter Musical (Also Feb 08-10), Theater
02/02: World Language Competency Testing (WLCT) Registration Window Closes (Test at WHS March 5)
02/03: Robotics State Championships, Amazon, Seattle
02/03: FBLA Winter Conference, North Creek HS
02/04: Junior Class Huntington SAT at Huntington Bothell, 10a
02/05-16: Winter Wishes
02/08: NSD Virtual College and Career Night, 6:30-8:30p
02/08-10: Urinetown - Winter Musical, (Also Feb 01-03), Theater
02/09: 2024-25 Course Catalog posted online
02/10: Solo & Ensemble Festival, Redmond High School
02/10: DECA Practice, Commons, 7:30-11:30a
02/13: DECA Practice, Commons, 5:00-8:00p
02/13: Activity Tuesdy - Activity Schedule #10
02/13: 2024-25 Course Registration Distribution to Grades 9, 10, & 11, Activity Tuesday
02/15: Choir Pathways Concert
02/16-17: WMEA All-State, Yakima
02/19: President's Day - No School
02/20-23: Mid-Winter Break
02/29-03/02: DECA State, Bellevue
02/29: 8th Grade Registrartion Information Night, Theater, 6:30p
03/01: Seniors/Juniors SAT School Day Registration/Payment Deadline
03/01: Late AP Exam Registration Due
03/05: Activity Tuesday - Activity Schedule #10
03/05: 2024-25 Course Registration Collection Grades 9, 10 & 11, ASB Elections, & Senior Class Meeting, Activity Tuesday
03/09: Tolo
03/10: Daylight Savings Time - Ahead 1 Hour
03/11-29: Counselor 1-to-1 meetings with 9, 10 & 11
05/18: Senior Prom, Seattle Aquarium, 8-11p
06/14: Class of 2024 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
06/18: Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 1pm
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Flapjack Friday, Jan. 26, Commons, Before School
On Friday, January 26th, ASB will be having Flapjack Friday at WHS before school. Students will be served pancakes with toppings such as maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries and whipped cream. Students should arrive as soon as possible. Serving will begin around 7:40 AM, and pancakes will be served on a first-come first-served basis.
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Finals: First Semester Ends Fri, Jan 26
As we near the halfway mark of the 2023-24 school year and the end of 1st semester on Friday, January 26, students are encouraged to reach out and keep the lines of communication open with his or her teachers, counselor, and parents/guardians and to follow up on any missing assignments.
Teachers will work with our students and first semester finals will continue next week as planned.
Below are the bell schedules for the two weeks during finals:
Monday, Jan 22: 7-Period Schedule #2
Tuesday, Jan 23: 35-Min Activity Schedule #10
Weds, Jan 24: ERW Block 2/4/6 Schedule #3
Thurs, Jan 25: Block 1/3/5/7 Schedule #4
Fri, Jan 26: 7-Period Schedule #2
Please note, Monday, January 29 is a NON-Student Grading DAY - NO SCHOOL for students.
Again, students are encouraged to keep communication open and to reach out for support! GO Falcons!
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| Non Student Grading Day
Monday, January 29
No School for students
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Weather & Emergency Information
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Emergencies and weather-related problems can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation for students.
If weather conditions make a schedule change necessary, we will communicate the decision through the following methods and in this order:
- TV and Radio Stations. You can also sign up for Flashalert to get the same media information.
District and School Websites
- Northshore School District social media:
Instagram: @teamnorthshore
Twitter: @Northshore_SD
Facebook: Northshore School District
- Phone calls, emails, and text messages: Staff and families will receive an email, phone call, and text. These communications will begin between 5:30 and 5:45 a.m.
- Northshore Information Line: You may also call the District’s information line, 425-408-6001, beginning at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday for school closure information.
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.
Please visit the NSDWeather & Emergency Information website to learn more.
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Second Semester Schedules & Report Card Information
Second semester schedules will be available for students and parents/guardians online in StudentVUE and ParentVUE next week:
- Paper schedules will NOT be passed out in class.
- Students will log into their StudentVUE account and click "Class Schedule" to view their 2nd semester schedules.
- Parents/Guardians will log into their ParentVUE account and click "Class Schedule" to view their student’s 2nd semester schedules.
- If a student is unable to access their StudentVUE account, they should see Dione Garcia or Heidi Lundberg in the Library or Jenn Diaz in the Counseling Office.
- Other places students can access their schedules online include the Library and/or the College & Career Center before school, during options, lunches, or after school.
Schedule changes will only be made for those students missing a graduation requirement or that have a hole in their schedule.
Report Cards
Parents/Guardians can expect their students report cards to be uploaded to the documents tab in ParentVue approximately February 6th. If you have concerns about your student's grades, the first point of contact is the student's teacher. Please note that Progress Reports and Report Cards will not be mailed home at this time and will only be uploaded to the Documents tab.
If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Specialist, Jenn Diaz, at jdiaz@nsd.org.
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2024 SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring sports begin on Monday, February 26, when we return from mid-winter break. You must be registered on Final Forms to receive information and updates from coaches.
Women's spring sports include badminton, golf, fastpitch softball, tennis, track and field, and water polo. Men's spring sports include baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and track and field. Coed crew is tentatively planned as a co-op with North Creek HS. Unified soccer is also in the spring, start date TBD. Visit our Teams website to learn more about spring sports.
Registration closes for baseball, men's soccer, and fastpitch on Sunday, February 25. Depending on the number of registrations, women's golf and tennis may also close on February 25. Registration for all other spring sports closes on Monday, February 26. If you are cut from a sport and want to participate in another sport, make sure you are registered for both sports.
Required Prior to Participation in Athletics
To be cleared to participate in the first day of tryouts or practice, a Final Forms registration must be completed by both parent and student and a current sports physical must be on file with the WHS Athletic Office. Sports physicals are good for two years from the exam date.
Visit our Register for Athletics page for more information and to register on Final Forms.
Academic Eligibility Requirements
There are regular grade checks for each sports season, except Unified sports.
- WIAA Standard: Passing 6 classes
- Visit the Eligibility page for more specific grade check and suspension information.
Questions? We're here to help!
If you have any questions, are having issues registering on Final Forms, or need to check on a physical expiration date, please email Renae Hector, WHS Athletic Secretary, at rhector@nsd.org.
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2024-25 School Year Calendar Now Available
The 2024-25 school year calendar is available on the District website. Be sure to mark your calendar with important dates.
View the calendar.
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For more information regarding Grad Night please click here
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WHS Music Boosters General Information
Woodinville High School Music Boosters is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of volunteers fully committed to serving the music department and its students. Our volunteers assist with events and raising funds to support activities and supplies that are not provided by NSD.
Want to Help?
- Come to one of our monthly meetings
- Sign up for our mailing list to receive news & updates by emailing: woodinvillemusicboosters@gmail.com
- Support us via tax deductible donations
- Donate via PayPal through the QR Code below:
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Transportation 2023-24
Please click this LINK for bus information 2023-24. Bus stop information is now available.
Please click HERE for Daily Bus Passes and Activity Bus Passes routes and information!
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
January 19, 2024
Volume 13, Issue 14
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
Our Office Team is here to help you:
Denise Schwans, Office Manager, Ext. 7401
Kim Benedict, Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403 (whsoffice@nsd.org)
Jenn Diaz, Student Info Specialist/Registrar, Ext. 7512
Julie Leong, Attendance Secretary, Ext. 7410 (whsattendance@nsd.org)
Roberta Porter, Counseling Office Manager, Ext. 7418
Nicki Kongkarat, Office Support, Ext. 7416
Rachel Nelson, ASB/Bookkeeping, Fine/Fee Payment, Ext. 7504 (whsasb@nsd.org)
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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