March 10, 2024

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

As we move further into March, I wanted to take a moment to remind all interested students that applications for Associated Student Body (ASB) Officer positions for the 2024-2025 school year are due by this Thursday, March 14th. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to become leaders within our school community and make a positive impact.

Applications can be picked up from either Mr. Harmon's room (B117) or Mrs. Meyer's room (B119). If you have any questions about the application process or the responsibilities of being an ASB Officer, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Harmon, Mrs. Meyer, or one of our current ASB Officers!

Now, let's take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible achievements and successes of our students over the past week:

State Speech Competition: Congratulations to all of our students who competed at State Speech this past weekend! A special congratulations goes to Rachel Jones for her outstanding performance, placing 4th in POI (Program of Oral Interpretation) at the State Speech competition!

Dance Team: Our Dance Team has once again showcased their talent and dedication by qualifying for the state competition, this time in the category of Hip Hop for the first time in program history!

Leadership Students: A big thank you to our leadership students who visited feeder pattern schools and read to future Highlanders this past week!

World Language Students: Kudos to our World Language students who participated in Foreign Language Day at WSU, visiting Pullman this past Tuesday!

Additionally, I'd like to recognize the outstanding attendance efforts of our classes after the first week of our March Madness attendance committee:

Freshman Class:
Mr. Bloom: 98.2%
Mr. Sande: 98%
Sophomore Class:
Mr. Russell: 93.6%
Junior Class:
Mrs. Skipper: 90.8%
Senior Class:
Mrs. Kelli Jones: 100%
Mrs. Ruehl: 92.5%

Well done to all classes for demonstrating the importance of being present and engaged in our learning community!

As always, we appreciate each of you for your partnership and support! Let's make it a great week!

Sincerely,

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 3/11: Late Start Monday
Wed. 3/13: SAT Exam (11th grade students)
Fri. 3/15: No School/Weather Makeup Day
Mon. 3/18: Late Start Monday
Wed. 3/20: March Family Advisory Group (6:00pm)
Wed. 3/20 to Fri. 3/22: Spring Play (7:00pm nightly)

Sat. 3/23 to Sun. 3/24: Booster Club Craft Fair
Mon. 3/25: Late Start Monday
Tues. 3/26: Choir Concert (7:00pm)
Thurs. 3/28: Instrumental Concert (7:00pm)
Fri. 3/29: One Lunch Friday
Mon. 4/1 to Fri. 4/5: No School/Spring Break

Click here to view the SPS District Calendar

11TH GRADE STUDENTS: SAT TESTING

ATTN Juniors! This Wednesday, March 13th, you will be taking the SAT Exam at Shadle Park HS beginning promptly at 8:00am! Students will need to bring their (charged) laptop as this exam is online. More details to come! Questions? Reach out to Mr. Demarest.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

If you have not already done so, please take a minute to share your thoughts anonymously on the 2024 SPS bond vote at http://spokaneschools.org/feedback. Thank you!

ASB ELECTIONS

Thinking of running for an ASB Office at Shadle next year? Applications are due this Thursday, March 14th to Mr. Harmon and Mrs. Meyer. Applications can be picked up in either of their classrooms (B117 and B119)!

GENERATION ALIVE FUNDRAISER

We had a great Generation Alive Kick Off Con this past Wednesday! As a school, our goal is to raise $7,000 to combat food insecurity in our community! If you are able, please consider donating by Friday March 22nd to this cause via cash or change at lunch, or by donating via this link!

MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE COMPETITION

Following Week 1 of our March Madness Attendance Competition, below are your current leaders!

For the Freshman class:

Mr. Bloom 98.2%
Mr. Sande 98%

For Sophomore class:

Mr. Russell 93.6%

For Junior class:

Mrs. Skipper 90.8%

For Senior class:

Mrs. Kelli Jones 100%
Mrs. Ruehl 92.5%

CLASS OF 2024 UPDATES

With graduation quickly approaching, it is more important than ever that you are passing ALL of your classes NOW and making progress on recovering any failed credits through ICAN. During the month of March, Mrs. Filippini will be individually calling seniors down to connect about missing credits and current classes. She will also be sending home graduation deficiency notices to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Seniors.... In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, you MUST have all necessary credits and graduation requirements MET prior to June 8th.

During the month of March, Seniors are strongly encouraged to do everything they can to be in good standing PRIOR to Spring Break (April 1-5). This means attending all classes every day on time, connecting with your teachers about missing assignments, going in for help before/after school for support (HUB or with specific teachers) AND communicating when you need help.

You have ONE MONTH until Spring Break to start working on your grades and improving your attendance. DO NOT wait until after Spring Break to get your grades to passing.

PowerSchool is the BEST way to monitor grades in REAL TIME. If you don't have access to PowerSchool, please contact the counseling office at 509-354-6704.

BOOSTER CLUB UPDATES

Next Booster Club Meeting: Mark your calendars for Tuesday March 12th at 6:00pm for the next Booster Club Meeting. The meeting will be held at Kelly Brady on the corner of Wall and Country Holmes Blvd.

Craft Fair: Don't miss the Spring Craft Fair on Saturday March 23rd (9:00am - 5:00pm) and Sunday March 24th (10:00am - 3:00pm)!

Golf Tournament: Join us for the Annual Shadle Park Highlander Golf Tournament Fundraiser. It’s a four person scramble on May 11th at 1:00 pm. The tournament will be held at Downriver again this year. The first 36 paid foursomes will be guaranteed a spot. Register HERE!
For more information about upcoming SPHS Booster Events, please visit www.shadleparkboosters.com!

CLASS OF 2024 GRAD NIGHT

Upcoming Meetings: Mark your calendars for our next three meetings. They will be at 6:00pm at Shadle Park HS in the Career Center: Wed. March 6th, Wed. April 10th, and Thurs. May 9th

FAFSA SUPPORT

RUNNING START INFORMATION NIGHT

NATIVE AMERICAN GRADUATION

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are $45 until Spring Break! On April 6, 2024 the cost will increase to $55. Order now with the Business Office or purchase online to take advantage of the discounted price.

Email Mr. Triplett with any questions regarding the Yearbook or photo submissions.

Mr. Craig Triplett

CTE Photography/Yearbook

Shadle Park High School

CraigT@spokaneschools.org

(509) 354-6785

SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC

Stay tuned for opportunities to learn more about the CHAS School-Based Health Clinic that anticipated opening at Shadle Park High School in February/March 2024!