Routine Weekly Bell Schedules

Monday: 7-Period Schedule #2
Tuesday: 7-Period Schedule #2
Wednesday: ERW Block 2/4/6/Advisory Schedule #3
Thursday: Thursday Block 1/3/5/7/Advisory Schedule #4
Friday: 7-Period Schedule #2

Junior & Sophomore PSAT/NMSQT October 13th - Fee due September 10

Freshmen Have the Opportunity to Opt In through Friday, September 10

In our continued commitment to our students’ college readiness and our ongoing improvement efforts, the annual PSAT/NMSQT exam will be administered to all juniors and sophomores at WHS on Wednesday, October 13th during the school day with results being available in mid-December. The PSAT measures critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills that are important for success in college and in other post-secondary pursuits and is the qualifying test juniors must take to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship program. The exam will be administered on-site during the course of the school day. The $18.00 fee for all juniors and sophomores is due by Friday, September 10 payable online through TouchBase.

The exam fee is $18.00 and has been populated to all junior and sophomore accounts and is due September 10.

Freshmen will opt in by paying the $18.00 fee through the Total Registration portal at www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/481598 by September 10.

Note: 10th and 11th graders do not need to register at the Freshmen Total Registration.

Message from your WHS Counselors

The first week and a half of school has been GREAT! We missed seeing our students in person so much and are happy to be back on campus. We hope all students are enjoying their classes and learning lots, please remember, the last day to request a schedule change by district policy is the 10th school day of the semester, which is Wednesday September 15th. We are happy to work with you and do what we can to make sure your students are in appropriate classes until that date.
Seniors! Soon we will be begin helping you with your post-graduation plans. Look out for more information from us soon.

Woodinville HS Drama Booster Fundraiser

Is it time to clean out your closets? Our fabulous Boosters are partnering with Seattle Goodwill to hold a donation drive to raise money to support our wonderful theatre program. We will be at the WHS baseball field parking lot on NE 195th Street between the football and baseball fields on Sunday, September 26th from 2:00pm - 4:45 pm. No furniture items please. Thank you for your support!

NSD REQUIRED FORMS: DUE OCTOBER 15

Annually the District provides parents/guardians with notification of forms that must be acknowledged, including:

1) WA State Attendance Letter
2) Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
3) Weapons Letter
4) Student Housing Questionnaire
5) Permission to Withhold Student Directory Information

We ask that you login to ParentVUE today to view these forms. If you have never logged into ParentVUE, you will find instructions on how to do at the link above. Please know that when you next login to ParentVUE, you will be prompted to download, read, and take action for each of the forms listed above. Additionally, secondary students will be prompted to download, read and acknowledge the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook when they login to StudentVUE. Families with elementary students are encouraged to review the handbook together in ParentVUE with their students. These forms must be completed no later than Oct. 15.

The forms are available in English, Spanish, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Russian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Korean, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. If you would like to access a paper copy of these forms, please contact your school’s main office.

If you have any questions about these forms, please contact Student Services at (425) 408-7725 or by email at studentsvcs@nsd.org.

If you are unable to login to ParentVue, please email whsattendance@nsd.org for you login information. You will also need your contact information updated on ParentVue to receive important school and District messages.

Thank you!

School Supply List

To assist with back-to-school planning for the 2021-2022 school year, view and/or download the WHS School Supply List on the WHS website under Resources> School Supplies.

Additionally, the WHS Fee List can be viewed on the Payments/Cashier webpage.

Student Handbook/Planner

A vendor shipping delay has resulted in the WHS 2021-22 Student Handbook/Planner delivery running behind. The free Student Handbook/Planners will be distributed to students as quickly as possible upon arrival through Advisory classes.

Technology: Schoology, StudentVUE/ParentVUE & School2Home Computing Device Program

Students and staff will continue with the use of Schoology for distribution of class assignments and learning materials, along with StudentVUE and ParentVUE for grading and access to near real-time information on attendance, class schedules, report cards, course history, graduation status, and more.

Device distribution started September 3 during English class periods. For those who have not yet received a device and would like one, they should go check one out at the library. Families will not have to request a device for the upcoming school year - one will be made available to each student in grades 2-12 and provided in the classroom for students in grades K-1 (https://www.nsd.org/n/~board/district-news/post/district-to-expand-school2home-computing-device-program).

Questions regarding devices can be directed to whstech@nsd.org.

Yearbooks are sold on a pre-sale basis ONLY for $55 each during September 1-17, and, finally, December 1-17.

PURSUANT TO RESALE TAX RULES, YEARBOOKS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE 2021 – 2022 SCHOOL YEAR.

Yearbooks can be purchased during the above sales window online through Touchbase or at the Cashier's Office before school, during options, lunch, or after school.
Please plan accordingly as many students who believe they do not want a yearbook during the sale windows at the start of the year feel differently as the school year comes to a close and they are unable to purchase one!
Please be reminded that if during the course of the year more than one yearbook is purchased – there will be NO REFUNDS. If you purchase two yearbooks, you will be given two books, not one book and a refund for the other.

Class of 2022 Senior Yearbook Photos:
Due Thurs, Oct 28

Provided size and other requirements are met, seniors can submit a photograph for the yearbook from whichever professional photographer a family chooses; OR a photograph taken by an amateur; OR seniors can choose to have the free Dorian photo (taken for their required ID card during Falcon Days or on make-up day September 14) published in the yearbook. Learn more about specific requirements on the Yearbook website at https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/yearbook-2021-22.

Class of 2022 Yearbook Questions

Should you have any questions, please email Ms. Alder at salder@nsd.org.

*Details regarding the upload of senior yearbook photos will follow after school starts, well before the October 28 deadline. Once the information becomes available, most professional photographers can upload the image for the senior or can provide the senior with a .jpeg image digitally for the senior to upload themselves.

Online payments through TouchBase are still highly encouraged to reduce COVID exposure.
Online payments at TouchBase are accepted 24-hours a day.

Need your TouchBase username and password?
Email whsattendance@nsd.org.

Fee Waivers for Students

Pursuant to House Bill 1660, students who are qualified for free/reduced meals may have extra-curricular/activity fees waived by completing a fee waiver consent form located on the NSD website under the heading of Reduced or Waived School Fees at: https://www.nsd.org/schools/get-started/food-services/free-and-reduced-price-breakfast-lunch. Qualified families are encouraged to complete the waiver form. Information about House Bill 1660 can be found on the WHS website under Resources, Payments/TouchBase. Questions regarding the extra-curricular/activity fee waiver process can be directed to Account Specialist Besty Black at eblack@nsd.org.

Financial Assistance for Internet Access

Families who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also receive financial assistance for internet access. Learn more about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program at https://www.nsd.org/internetaccess.

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.

Parent and Student Resources

Bell & Lunch Schedules:

Routine bell schedules, lunch schedules, and altered bell schedules will be available to view by the end of August on the WHS website under “Our School” > “Bell Schedules ” Daily bell schedules and events will be posted on the Calendar found on the WHS homepage, as well. This is a great resource to utilize and will help keep you up-to-date on what is occurring at Woodinville High School.

Staff Directory:

Are you trying to obtain contact information for your student’s teachers or counselors? Visit the WHS Staff Directory under “Our School” > “School Staff Directory” from the website homepage.

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. Please visit the NSD Closures & Delays website to learn more.

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.

9/1-17        Yearbook Sales Window
9/11: Falcon GridIron “FunRaiser”
9/13:    Parking Hangers Required to Park on Campus
9/14:          Picture Make Ups @ Lunches - Order from Dorian in advance
9/14: WHS Virtual Fall Open House
9/16:          Class Fees posted to TouchBase accounts
9/20:    Class Fees due through TouchBase
9/20-9/24: Homecoming Spirit Week
9/24:    Homecoming Assembly
9/24:    Homecoming Football Game vs. Eastlake @ Pop Keeney, 7pm
9/25:          Homecoming Dance, Commons, 8pm
9/26: Theatre Boosters Goodwill 2-5pm
9/29:          NHS Student FAQ Welcome Meeting
10/04-08: NHS School Supplies Drive
10/13:        PSAT/Class Meeting Bell Schedule
10/13: PSAT - ALL 10th & 11th Graders
10/13:        PSAT - 9th Graders who register and pay $18 by 9/10
10/13:        Senior Class Meeting & Class Photo
10/13:        Freshmen Class Meeting (for 9th graders not taking PSAT)
10/15:    NSD Required Forms due in ParentVUE & StudentVUE
10/21:        Picture Retake Day
10/22:        Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness
10/25-29:   Class of 2022 Senior Week Jostens Cap, Gown, & Annc Sales
10/28:        Fall Choir Concert
05/14:    Senior Prom, Pacific Science Center
06/10:    Class of 2022 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
06/14: Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony

From WHS ASB
Homecoming 2021: "A Night Under the Stars"

Hello WHS families! As you know we have our Homecoming Dance 2021 “A Night Under the Stars” fastly approaching on Saturday, September 25 and we need your help to make our it AMAZING!

We need food donated for the dance all in pre-packaged and store-bought individual bags as well as drinks. You can view requested food donations and sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaa829a2f9c52-homecoming.

National Honor Society hours will be given to students who sign up for their donation(s) in their name NOT their parents name and drop it off in order to receive hours.

Donations will be accepted on September 20-24th from 8:00am-3:30pm. Thank you so much for your donations! We couldn’t do this without you! If you have any further questions feel free to contact Haley Ahlstrom at haley.s.ahlstrom@gmail.com

From the Health Room

This is an exciting time and we have enjoyed seeing our students back on campus! Here are some reminders that everyone needs to follow:

First and foremost, if your student is not feeling well on any school day, please keep them home. Please monitor for 24 hours. If they have no symptoms, then we look forward to having them at school. Some signs that your student should stay home include sore throat, headache, cough, or fever.

Second, if your student is well, make a reminder about wearing a mask and observing a 3-foot distance from all others while on campus.

Go Falcons!

NSD COVID-19
Handbook

The COVID Handbook has been updated and reflects NSD's current practices. Please read through this information carefully so that we can work together to keep our students, staff, and families safe. NSD will continue to monitor evolving pandemic data along with state and federal requirements to update this handbook as appropriate. You can find the link to the NSD COVID-19 Handbook here.

WHS Sporting Events-Spectator Mask Requirement

As of Tuesday, September 7, King County* began requiring masks, regardless of vaccination status, for everyone ages 5+ at outdoor events with 500 or more people, and continue to be required in public indoor spaces. This includes spectators at WHS sporting events. Additionally, all competitions at Pop Keeney Stadium require spectators to wear masks regardless of capacity. We appreciate and thank all students, parents, guardians, and guests, in advance, for keeping safety at the forefront by adhering to the requirement and wearing a mask except when actively eating or drinking.

We love the spirit our community contributes supporting and cheering on the Falcons. We hope this measure will play a part in continuing that tradition while also keeping our schools open and our students, families, and community healthy.

Thank you for your partnership.

*As of September 13, a State requirement was also announced by Governor Inslee.

Bus Routes 2021-2022

Bus route information is now available for families with bus riders. Find your bus route information.

New! "MY STOP" App!

The District will launch a new application, called My Stop, which will allow you to find updated arrival time for your student’s bus. This will be available beginning Sept. 1, but you can download the app now.

The free My Stop application will improve communication with families about student’s bus schedules. Students should still arrive at their bus stop at least five minutes early. The My Stop application provides parents/guardians and students information about a student’s assigned bus. The application gives an estimated time of arrival at your assigned bus stop. My Stop lets families know if another bus is taking the route on a given day because the assigned bus is being serviced. Note that My Stop will only provide bus route data to users with the correct username and password information to log into the system. Once provided, My Stop will transmit useful information securely. Without providing appropriate credentials, My Stop won’t provide any information.

We are using the new My Stop feature on Wednesday afternoon routes. We anticipate that it will work as expected, but if you experience any issues please contact us at (425) 408-7981 or by email at mystop@nsd.org.

Please know that the My Stop application is a new tool to help provide information about your student’s assigned bus, but it should not be solely relied on. It is important that your student is always at their assigned bus stop at least five minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

If you have any questions, please contact Transportation at (425) 408-7981 or by emailing mystop@nsd.org. Thank you for your patience as we implement this new tool.

BUS PASSES

Please be advised that bus passes are not approved for the first month and a half of school (near the end of October). Transportation needs time to properly assess available seats.

STUDENT ON-CAMPUS PARKING 2021-2022

Beginning Monday, September 13, students must have a valid WHS 2021-2022 parking hanger in their car to park on the WHS campus. Students are strongly encouraged to ride the school bus or carpool for space and environmental reasons.

Parking hanger applications for the 2021-2022 school year were accepted at the end of last school year. Payment for students pre-approved to purchase a WHS parking pass can be made online through TouchBase. All fines must be paid before a parking hanger can be issued. Students who pay online should bring in their receipt of payment when picking up their parking hanger from the campus supservisor window at the main office. Parking is limited and will close once all available hangers have been issued. Please contact Mr. Dillman regarding parking availability if an application was not made at the end of last school year.

Students who do not have a parking hanger on September 13 must park on the street until it is purchased. The cost of parking hangers is $50 per year/$20 per seasonal sport/activity. The purchase of a parking hanger does not guarantee students a parking space every day. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis in designated student parking areas. Parking on the WHS campus is limited. Please see the priority parking plan below.

The parking priority plan is as follows:

Seniors with WANIC/Health Science/Running Start class where there is no district shuttle offered.

Juniors with WANIC/Health Science/Running Start class where there is no district shuttle offered.

Seniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities.

Juniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities.

Seniors who have waivers or work after school.

Remaining seniors in the lottery.

If you have questions, contact Campus Supervisor Alan Dillman at adillman@nsd.org

Attendance News & Changes for 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.

Meal prices for the 2021-2022
School year

For the 2021-22 school year, NSD will offer breakfast and lunch each school day at no charge to all students. Milk is included with breakfast and lunch or can be purchased separately. Ala Carte items will need to be purchased. Students also have a nutrition break during “Options”.

There are two methods available for parents to make prepayments into their student’s lunch accounts:

1) By delivering cash or a check payable to NSD or WHS to the WHS Kitchen in the commons;

2) Online through TITAN School Solutions at https://family.titank12.com.

Please note:

Cash or checks received at the WHS Kitchen right up until lunch begins and throughout both lunches will be applied at that time

Fees are not charged when a family pays by cash or check at WHS

The student's ID number should be included with all payments

The school district does not accept credit card payments via the food service phone number or at WHS

Add money to multiple students during the same session and only pay one convenience fee of $2.60.

You can view your student’s meal account balance with TITAN at https://family.titank12.com.

If you need an application for Free & Reduced Meals, it can be found here: https://family.titank12.com/application/new?identifier=BWCPTM

AP Exam Registration for May 2022 AP Exams

For the 2021-22 school year, the AP® Program is again offering new resources and processes designed to help students earn college credit and placement. Here’s what you and your student need to know:

Students will be asked to register for AP Exams in the fall. Keep an eye out for more registration information later in September.
AP Exams will continue to be given in May.
Students will get personalized feedback through new digital tools that provide daily support for every AP classroom. AP teachers will be able to track student performance throughout the year using monthly personal progress checks.

To get ready for the coming school year, please encourage your student to sign up for a College Board account. All College Board programs are connected through one account, so if your student created one for the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, a previous AP test, or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, they’re all set. Students will need to have their username and password available during the first week of school.

Learn more at parents.collegeboard.org.

WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
September 10, 2021
Volume 11, Issue 3

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!