Principal's Message

Hello Wolfpack!

I invite you all to join us for the next showing of Screenagers. In "Screenagers Next Chapter," the focus shifts to a deeply personal perspective of a mother grappling with how to support her teenagers, who are contending with stress, anxiety, and depression. We follow Delaney as she struggles to find ways to aid her teens in navigating their emotional well-being. Ruston sets out to explore these challenges within our contemporary screen-dominated society, and to understand how parents and schools can empower teenagers to overcome mental health obstacles and develop emotional intelligence, effective communication, and resilience to stress.

Balancing academic demands with mental well-being in our screen-dominated society can present challenges. This showing of Screenagers coincides with the start of the second semester and offers families an opportunity to discuss how they can support their teens in maintaining their goals. Throughout the semester, students will encounter various challenges and triumphs. Some days may feel overwhelming, while others will bring a sense of accomplishment. Having a plan to navigate these emotions together will help your teen approach each moment with an open mind and a readiness to learn from both their setbacks and victories. I hope to see you on Wednesday night.

The strength of the wolf is in the pack.

Tami McCracken

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 6^th

Boys and Girls basketball vs Cheney at Cheney – Freshman Girls at 4:00pm Boys at 7:00pm, JV Girls at 4:00pm JV Boys at 5:30, Varsity Girls 5:30pm Varsity Boys at 7:00pm

Wednesday, February 7^th

Screenagers part 2 5:30pm-7pm in the Commons

Thursday, February 8^th

Girls Basketball vs East Valley at NCHS – Freshman at 5:30pm Main Gym

Thursday, February 8^th (continued)

Boys and Girls basketball vs Shadle Park at NCHS – Freshman boys at 5:30pm in Aux gym, JV at 7pm in both gyms.

Friday, February 9^th

Wrestling Regionals at University – 5pm to 9:320pm

Saturday, February 10^th

Wrestling Regionals at University 9:30am to 4pm

Boys Basketball District play offs TBD

Debate State Qualifiers 7am to 7pm

Dance Expectations

The Winter Mixer is quickly approaching. To be eligible to attend dances, an NCHS Dance Expectations form is required to purchase a ticket. Attendance, grades, fines, and discipline are all taken into consideration. Student fines were recently mailed to households. If you have a fine and are worried about the ability to attend the mixer, please reach out to your school counselor. When students go to the Business Office to purchase a ticket, these items will be taken into consideration.

Schedules –

GSL Website https://greaterspokaneleague.org/nc-scores-schedules-standings-rosters/?school_id=374#tab

Arbiter Live at https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=16150#

Fall GSL NECA/IEBW Winners

Seth Bromley and Samantha Downey are our Fall GSL NECA/IEBW winners for their hardwork and dedication on the field/court and in the classroom.

Samantha Downey

Seth Bromley

Senior Information

Additional Scholarship Listings

Adjusted Scholarship Deadlines

Click on the following link and scroll to the bottom: Counseling / Financial Aid & Scholarships (spokaneschools.org)

Marine representatives will be in the Commons during both lunches on Feb. 7^th

FAFSA/WASFA: Counseling / College & Career (spokaneschools.org)

FAFSA Workaround: If you are having trouble inviting your “contributors” ….. try using ALL CAPS when filling in any information pertaining to your guardian’s NAME and EMAIL.

April 22^nd – T24 College Circuit @ N.C. for 11^th grade students

Poetry Out Loud

This semester, all students in Honors English 9, memorized and recited poems for the National Poetry Out Loud competition. Winners from each class competed in a school-wide competition, and Lillianne Standon, won and went on to represent NC at the Regional Competition on February 1st. She memorized and recited two poems and competed with students from all across Eastern Washington. Her recitations were beautiful and we are very proud of her and all of her hard work!

Celebrating Our Students

Solo and Ensemble

Solo & Ensemble is a music festival that provides high school music students with the opportunity to showcase their skills in a competitive environment. During this event, students typically perform either solo pieces or small ensemble works, such as duets or quartets, in front of judges and an audience. It's a chance for students to demonstrate their musical abilities and receive feedback on their performances. Solo and Ensemble is an important event in the high school music community, fostering talent and encouraging growth among young musicians.

Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival - Saturday, February 3rd 2024 at Rogers High School

Band Participants

Bodnar, Everett Snare Drum Choir 8:20 AM

Canfield, Emelia Flute R110 10:00 AM

Iannelli , Eva Flute R110 8:10 AM

NC Brass Quintet Brass Black Box 10:20 AM

NC Ensemble Percussion Theater 9:00 AM

Ruppert, Vanessa Bassoon R117 2:20 PM

Snodgrass & Chau Woodwinds R117 12:10 PM

Stubbs, Isaiah Mallets Choir 12:40 PM

Orchestra Particpants

Mai, Lucas Violin R123 8:40AM

Nathaniel, Leia Violin R123 10:20 AM

NC Violin Duet String R121 9:30 AM

Parker, Samuel Viola R121 1:10 PM

Robinson, India Viola R121 2:10 PM

Rugel, Eva Cello R125 9:50 AM

Preparing for Finals!

Mrs. Clavon's Biology Class

Mrs. Daly's English Class

Mr. Johnson's AP US History Class

Mr. Shay's Genomics Class

Mrs. Ray's English Class

Mrs. Iszler's French Class

Ms. Hare's English 9 reading Romeo and Juliet

Mrs. Johnson's English 10

Mr. Moore's English 11

Mr. Kraus's African American Literature Class

Mrs. Hill's Child Development Class

Mr. West's AP Physics Class

For more pictures of events, please follow our social media by clicking the links below.

Wellness Corner

Hello,

The West Spokane Wellness Partnership Coalition and the Spokane Regional Health District will be offering Listening Session(s) for youth ages 13yrs-18yrs old to gather their input and feedback on vaping within their schools and community.

The primary goal is to give a safe place for young people to voice their concerns regarding vaping issues. Youth voices are critical in understanding how schools can address the polices regarding substances use within schools.

There will be four opportunities for youth to participate in the listening sessions, which will be offered via zoom.

· Tuesday February 20^th 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm

· Thursday February 22^nd 2024, 3:30pm-4:30pm

· Monday March 11, 2024 3:30pm-4:30pm

· Wednesday March 13^th 6:00pm- 7:00pm

Youth can register here: https://bit.ly/4ban2gB

Youth who attend the listening sessions have a chance to win a gift card or other incentives.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah McNew at smcnew@esd101.net or Amanda Dugger at adugger@srhd.org

Thank you

Community Announcements

North Central High School

At NCHS, our vision is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment which embraces diversity, encourages social responsibility, promotes rigorous learning experiences, and emphasizes personalized learning support.

Visit our Website

SPS Website