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Congratulatons Class of 2022!
Senior Awards Night
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Class of 2022: Caps, Gowns, 5 Complimentary Tickets & Yearbooks
Not picked up at Senior Awards Night?
Caps and gowns and 5 complimentary tickets not picked up during the Senior Awards Night reception yesterday evening, Thursday, June 2, will be available before school, during Options, lunches, and after school. The items are not available for pick up during class time.
Seniors who did not pick up their yearbook the evening of June 2, or during lunches June 3, will have their book available for pick up during Beach Day distribution on June 8.
Commencement tickets continue to be on sale for $7.00 at the Cashier's/Main Office thru Monday, June 13. Tickets will not be available for purchase at Pop Keeney on Tuesday, June 14.
Please note fines/fees must be cleared or paid to pick up the items above and/or purchase additional Commencement tickets.
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Please continue to check the WHS Class of 2022 website for updates!
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Greetings from the school counseling office!
Hi Falcons!
There are less than 10 days left in the school year! Summer is right around the corner! Please be sure to check in with your teachers and catch up on any missing work before the end of the semester.
10th and 11th grade students who are interested in Running Start please start by reading through the WHS RS website.
Seniors: Graduation is right around the corner. It has been our honor to be on this journey with you. We’ve loved watching you mature and grow through the years. It was wonderful to celebrate you at the Senior Awards Night and we cannot wait to see you in your cap and gowns on the 14th! You are ALMOST there. You’ve got this - finish strong!!
- WHS Senior Timeline: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/class-of-2022
- ALL INDEPENDENT COURSEWORK SHOULD BE COMPLETED. If not, talk to your counselor as your participation in the Commencement Ceremony may be in jeopardy for online coursework verified after that date.
- Be sure to check out the scholarship website for local and national scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor or Ms. Kia and Ms. Allen in the College and Career Center.
Juniors: You are almost Seniors! Summer is a great time to start planning for life after high school. If you missed the presentation offered by your favorite counselor, please make sure to check out our career and college resource websites:
Students please don’t forget you can drop-in to the school counseling office any day before/after school, during Options or during your lunch. We are always happy to see you. If you need an appointment and a different time, feel free to schedule a time to meet using Bookings.
WHS Counseling Team
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Kiakotos and Lisa Law
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College and Career Center News!
Ms. Kia, College & Career and Running Start Counselor, has created the College & Career Center Scoop, a monthly newsletter to inform all students, families, and staff about all things related to college and career.
For College resources and information click HERE!
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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!
Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, WHS Thater, Friday June 10, 9 a.m.
All seniors participating at the June 14 Commencement Ceremony MUST attend rehearsal on Friday, June 10, 9am-12pm in the WHS Theater.
Seniors who have any questions about their attendance must contact Mrs. Schwans at dschwans@nsd.org or see her in office 716.
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Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony Photos: Pre-Register with GradImages and Save 20%!
GradImages is the official photographer for the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony at Pop Keeney on June 14! By registering with GradImages, you'll ensure that we can deliver your proofs to you in a timely manner.
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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 is $195 per student if purchased by May 15. 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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Interested in Playing Volleyball at WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL in Fall 2022?
SPRING/SUMMER VOLLEYBALL PRACTICES STARTING JUNE 21ST:
Spring/summer volleyball practices will be June 21st to July 28st and are open to all current 9th to 11th grade prospective WHS volleyball players. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesdays - 5pm-7pm
Thursdays - 12pm-2pm
All players who want to participate in these practices MUST have their sports registration information completed on the Final Forms website and HAVE A COMPLETED AND VALID PHYSICAL on file with WHS BEFORE they can practice. Final Forms registration opened for volleyball on May 1st, 2022. Contact Renae Hector in the WHS Athletic department if you have eligibility questions, 425-408-7491, or email her at rhector@nsd.org.
**WHS Volleyball TRYOUTS will be August 22-24, 2022!!
For more information, email Interim Athletic Director, Kim Benedict at kbenedict@nsd.org or check out our website www.whsvb.com.
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The Annual PE/Health 5K!
This Wednesday June 1st, during 6th period and advisory, PE and Health conducted their Annual PE/Health 5k.
Congratulations to all the PE and Health students who participated in the 5k, for their hard work and dedication in this race.
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Senior Gage Bruce – Woodinville Chamber Scholarship & Student of the Month!
Senior Gage Bruce earned the Woodinville Chamber Business Scholarship and was recognized as the Chamber’s Student of the Month at their May 19th luncheon!
Gage has committed to playing baseball for the University of Portland Pilots this coming school year. UP is considered a NCAA Division I baseball program. Gage wants to study business at UP and has been accepted into the university’s Pamplin School of Business. Gage was an active participant in DECA and competed at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in April. After college, Gage wants to pursue a career that combines his interests of baseball, business and the Spanish language. Congratulations to Gage and his family on his accomplishments!
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WHS Track & Field: State Tournament!
On Thursday, May 26th, WHS Track and Field headed to the State Championship Tournament to compete
May 26-28 at Tahoma High School! Congrations to all our competitors and coaches!
Podium placings:
3rd Place, 4x400 - Kya Villanueva, Will Ruff, Trevor Koch, and Gabe Kary
6th Place, 1600m – Gabe Kary (PR 4:14.97)
6th Place, 800m – Gabe Kary
8th Place, 400m – Trevor Koch
GO Falcons!
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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.
06/02-17: Lottery Yearbook Sales
06/07: Medical Professionals Careers Graduation
06/07: Class of 2024 Chipotle % of Sales Event, 5-9p
06/07: Senior Devices DUE in English class periods
06/08: Senior Textbooks DUE
06/08: Beach Day/Yearbook Distribution
06/09: Senior Class Meeting, 8:20a/Moving Up/Senior Breakfast
06/10: Underclassmen Textbooks DUE
06/10: Class of 2022 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, WHS Theatre, 9a-12p
06/14: Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 1p
06/15: (NOT an ERW) 7-Period Schedule #2
06/17: Last student day of the 2021-22 school year (2-Hour Schedule #28)
06/29: Class of 2022 Diploma Packet Pick Up Drive-Thru Event, 11a-2p
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08/25-26: Falcon Days
08/31: First day of 2022-23 school year
Details are subject to changes in guidance from the Northshore School District, King County Department of Health, and/or the State of Washington.
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WHS Parking Hangers: 2022-23
Students will need their vehicle information, as well as the following to upload as part of the application process:
1) Student's driver's license image and
2) Proof of current auto insurance.
Applications will be processed in the order they are received and will be closed once all available parking hangers have been issued. Once applications have been processed students will be e-mailed approved and parking hanger fee will be added to students TouchBase Account starting mid August. Once all fines/fees have been paid or cleared, hangers can be picked up by students from Mr. Dillman with a parking hanger receipt during Falcon Days. After Falcon Days hangers will be available at the main office campus supervisor window before or after school once school is back in session. All hangers must be picked up by Friday September 9th. All cars parked on campus must have a hanger. Students who illegally park on campus may lose their parking privileges for the following year(s).
Parking hangers must be returned at the end of the school year.
If you should have any questions, please contact Campus Supervisor Alan Dillman at adillman@nsd.org.
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WHS PTSA's Outstanding Educator Award / Golden Apple Award: Nominations accepted until Friday, June 3!
The Outstanding Educator Award / Golden Apple Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to their learning community by enhancing educational outcomes for all children. This award recognizes individuals who go beyond the normal expectations of their jobs. Award winners find innovative ways to make learning fun, and challenge students to be their best. An educator is not limited to a teacher and may also be defined as an assistant, a specialist, a support staff member, an administrator or a bus driver. Recipients receive a certificate and a pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program, which supports financial grants for students pursuing post-secondary education.
There are so many teachers who have gone above and beyond this year to make learning successful for student this year. WHS PTSA would love to highlight their work and honor their efforts.
Nominations are accepted until Friday, June 3 via this Google Form or the QR code below!
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PTSA Nominating the 2022-23 WHS PTSA Executive Committee
The 2021-22 Woodinville High School PTSA Nominating Committee hereby places the following names into nomination for the 2022-23 WHS PTSA Executive Committee:
Co-Presidents: Francine Sullivan and Shannon Dias
Co-VP Fundraising: Candace Wenzel
Co-VP Fundraising: OPEN
Secretary: OPEN
Treasurer: Beth Grothen
The Nominating Committee has confirmed that all nominees have been members of the PTSA for at least 15 days prior to the election and meet other requirements as stated in the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Grothen
Candace Wenzel
Lisa Fifer
The WHS PTSA Election will be held at the General Meeting on June 9, 2022, beginning at approximately 11am after the conclusion of the Moving Up Ceremony and the Executive Meeting. All current members are welcome to attend and vote.
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Message from Deputy Dodge:
Disabled Parking Spaces
As the year comes to a close, there are more and more cars jamming the parking lots. While the school controls enforcement for students parking where they are not supposed to, this is not the case for disabled parking spaces. The school and the police department have gotten complaints about students parking in these spots during school in the small parking lot off of NE 195th St, near the baseball field. Additional complaints have come in about parents using them to wait for their students at the end of the day. Unless you have a placard, parking in these spots is in violation of RCW 46.19.050(4), which carries a penalty of $450. “Parking” is also legally defined as waiting in your car in a spot for longer than 10 minutes. Please be cognizant of this, as I have started issuing citations to violators that go through Kirkland Municipal Court, not the WHS front office. We give the kids as much breaks as are reasonable with the school parking, and toss out a lot of $20 tickets, but there is no leeway with the disabled spots. I greatly appreciate your cooperation with this.
Deputy Brendan Dodge, SRO
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NSD Summer School** All classes will be virtual**
2022 Summer School Calendar Dates
Registration begins April 1 - June 17 and ends on July 1 for Credit Retrieval courses.
Offering courses in, Accelerated Math, Online Health, Life Fitness, PE, Drawing/Design, Chemistry, and Credit Retrieval.
*Course grade levels refer to the grade student will start in Fall 2022-2023*
Please note: Prior to registering for Accelerated Math classes, students and parents should read and follow the guidelines on the Summer Accelerated Math Information page.
Accelerated Math, Chemistry, and Drawing/Design:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 12:00 am*
(Please note there will be no class on Tuesday July 5)
Classes begin on June 22
Credit Retrieval Courses
Credit retrieval courses are completed with an online curriculum, and in class instruction with teacher support.
Students must have received an NC or and F in the class previously to qualify for Credit Retrieval.
First-Time Core Credit Classes, Life Fitness, and PE:
Tuesday – Thursday, 8:00 – 10:30 am*
Classes begin on July 6
*More information on class time structure will be communicated by the teacher on the first day of classes
For NSD Summer School Class Registration please click HERE!
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| Checking for Missing Assignments?
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NEW: Skills 4 Life Podcasts - Northshore Schools Foundation
Woodinville Students & Parents,
Northshore Schools Foundation launched the podcast, Skills 4 Life on 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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Athletics registration is OPEN for the 2022-23 school year!
2022-23 ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
Athletics registration is OPEN for the 2022-23 school year. Final Forms is an online registration platform for Athletics registration. You can register for a fall, winter, and/or spring sport at the same time. You must be registered to receive information and updates from coaches.
Required PRIOR to Participation in Athletics (including summer practice/workouts)
To be cleared to participate in summer practices/workouts and/or 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. Because the default year is 21-22 until June 13, you will need to "Click to Switch to 22-23 Registration" BLUE button to register.
Academic Eligibility Requirements
Student athletes in high school are expected to meet or exceed a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to participate in school-sponsored activities. There are regular grade checks for each sports season.
- NSD Standard: Minimum 2.0 GPA each semester
- WIAA Standard: Passing 6 classes
- Visit the Eligibility page for more specific grade check and suspension information
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Does Your Student Owe Fines or Fees?
Pursuant to NSD guidelines, outstanding fee/fine notifications were sent home via email at the end of the quarterly grading period. Parents can view/pay fines by logging into TouchBase with their NSD given TouchBase username and password. Fines and fees can be paid online 24-hours a day through TouchBase or in person on school days from 7:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. at the WHS Cashier's or Main Office.
Questions?
Fine/Fee related questions should be directed to our ASB Bookkeepers at whsasb@nsd.org
TouchBase username and password questions should be directed to whsattendance@nsd.org.
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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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From the Nurse
Please plan to pick up all medication from the nurse prior to 9am on Friday, June 17th
Any medication left in the Health Room after this time will be destroyed. Any medication needed for the following school year will need to be brought in with a new Authorization for Medication form at the start of the 2019-20 school year.
Please call Christie Callahan or Jennifer Gardner RN, BSN at (425)408-7406 if you have any questions.
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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"
June 3, 2022
Volume 11, Issue 33
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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