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Hello Wolfpack!
“Screenagers Under the Influence” addressed the impact of social media on student choices about vaping, drugs, and alcohol. As previously discussed, vaping remains a pressing concern among our students. Despite efforts to curb it, we are aware that vaping still occurs in our bathrooms, classrooms, and hallways.
Vaping has emerged as a significant school concern. It's imperative that we engage in open and honest discussions about the risks associated with vaping. As parents, educators, and role models, we have a collective responsibility to educate ourselves and our children about the potential dangers, including the long-term health impacts and addictive nature of vaping.
Encouraging transparent communication and offering support to those grappling with vaping habits are essential steps in effectively addressing this issue. If you or someone you know is struggling with vaping, please reach out to your school counselor for resources.
Together, let's strive to build a community where our youth can succeed without giving in to the influence of harmful substances like vaping. Through heightened awareness, guidance, and a culture of support, we can empower our children to opt for healthier choices and lead fulfilling lives.
The strength of the wolf is in the pack.
Tami McCracken
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Monday, April 22nd
Boys and Girls Golf @ Indian Canyon GC – 12:30pm
Freshman Baseball vs Mead @ Pacific Park – 4:00pm
C Team Soccer vs Ferris @ Ferris – 5:00pm
Boys and Girls Open Gym Basketball 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Cheer Try Outs in Commons – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday, April 23rd
Girls Tennis vs University @ NC – 3:30pm
Boys Tennis vs University @ University – 3:30pm
Softball vs Ferris @ NC – 4:00pm
JV Baseball vs Ridgeline @ NC – 4:00pm
Varsity Baseball vs Ridgeline @ Ridgeline – 4:00pm
Cheer Try Outs in Commons – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 24th
Girls Tennis vs Mt Spokane @ Mt Spokane – 3:30pm
Boys Tennis vs Mt Spokane @ NC – 3:30pm
Varsity Soccer vs Ridgeline @ One Stadium – 4:00pm
Freshman Baseball vs G Prep @ G Prep – 4:30pm
JV Soccer vs Ridgeline @ Ridgeline – 6:30pm
Boys and Girls Open Gym Basketball 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Cheer Try Outs in Commons – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
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Thursday, April 25th
Girls and Boys Track @ University – 3:00pm
Softball vs Lewis and Clark @ Hart Field – 4:00pm
Varsity Baseball vs Ridgeline @ NC – 4:00pm
JV Baseball vs Ridgeline @ Ridgeline – 4:00pm
Cheer Try Outs in Commons – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
HOPE Squad Film Showing in Auditorium – 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, April 26th
JV Soccer vs Lewis and Clark @ NC – 4:00pm
Softball vs Ridgeline @ NC – 4:00pm
Freshman Baseball vs Mt Spokane @ Pacific Park – 4:00pm
Varsity Baseball vs Cheney @ NC – 4:00pm
Varsity Soccer vs Lewis and Clark @ One Stadium – 4:00pm
JV Baseball vs Cheney @ Cheney – 4:00pm
Cheer Try Outs in Commons – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Saturday, April 27th
Boys and Girls Track @ Ferris – 9:30am
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Pep Pack Games
Show up in college gear to this week’s sporting events to support your Wolfpack family!
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4/23 Tuesday:
- JV baseball vs ridgeline @4
- Girls tennis vs U-high @3:30
- Fast pitch softball vs Ferris @4
4/24 Wednesday:
- Boys varsity soccer vs ridgeline @4
- Boys tennis vs Mt Spokane @3:30
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4/25 Thursday:
- Varsity baseball vs Cheney @4
4/26 Friday:
- Boys soccer varsity vs LC @4 (at the one stadium)
- Boys JV soccer vs LC @4 (at NC, not the stadium)
- Fastpitch softball vs Ridgeline @4
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Prom Information:
Tickets are on sale in the Business Office now! If you would like to bring a guest that does not attend NCHS, you must turn in a guest form by Friday, April 26.
Last day to buy prom tickets is Thursday, May 2.
To be eligible to attend Prom, students must be in good standing, which takes into account discipline records, fines, grades, and attendance. Students who do not meet these expectations may still have the opportunity to attend, but they will need to meet with an administrator to devise a plan.
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Important Graduation Ceremony Message for Seniors:
Graduation is a momentous occasion filled with excitement and anticipation, not only for the graduates but also for their families and friends. We understand the desire to make this moment uniquely yours, but it's important to remember that this day holds significance for every family present. Each student will hear their name called once as they cross the stage, marking their achievement. While celebrating, let's remain mindful of the next student and family awaiting their turn. Disrupting this shared experience out of self-interest contradicts the spirit of our celebration.
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Senior Class meeting this Monday, April 22 during advisory. | | | |
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CHAS Clinic Opening Soon
In May, an all-new clinic for students is opening here at NCHS! Keeping students healthy can reduce missed school days and promote a better learning experience. The CHAS team is excited to provide you with high-quality care you've come to expect for CHAS health.
Check CHAS out for:
- primary medical care
- health questions & concerns
- treatment of common injuries and illnesses (allergies, sore throat, rashes, etc.)
- Counseling (help with emotional and social issues)
- Sports physicals
- Vaccinations, including flu shots
- reproductive health services
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Screenagers
The third and final documentary, "Screenagers Under the Influence," focused on drugs, alcohol, and vaping in the digital age. The movie offered practical solutions for keeping teens safe in a changing world and highlighted how young people can utilize their strength and wisdom to assist each other and themselves with substance use.
We are grateful to our community partners for assisting in our panel discussion: Native Project, CHAS, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, SPS Behavioral Health Agency, and the West Spokane Wellness Partnership.
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Joya Fundraiser
Hey NC! It’s time for another Joya Foundation fundraiser! Starting this Monday, April 22nd through Friday, May 3rd, five leadership students will be carrying around milk jugs and collecting money for Joya! These milk jugs will have a specific teacher’s name/face on it, and the jug that collects the most money, will dye their hair (or beard). The teacher options are: Mr. Halpin, Mr. Zelski, Mr. Ellingston, Mr. Weibers, and Mr. Moore! Find these jugs around school and at lunch to see your favorite teacher dye their hair!
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Spokane Scholars Banquet
The Spokane Scholars Foundation is an organization that recognizes students from Spokane County's high schools for their academic achievements. An annual banquet is held to honor the top students in each academic discipline from 29 Spokane County public and private high schools.
We are very proud of North Central’s Spokane Scholars: Callie Toney for English, Sam Parker for Fine Arts, Noah Wanless for Mathematics, Tommy Elliott for Science, Ezra Hicks for Social Studies, and Marlee Schoeffler for World Language. Congratulations to Tommy Elliott for earning the $3,000 reward and Marlee Schoeffler for earning a $4,000 reward.
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Marlee Schoeffler, $4,000 Award Recipient, World Language | |
Tommy Elliott, $3,000 Award Recipient, Science | |
NC's ProStart Makes It To Nationals! | |
Creative Writing
Creative Writing Workshop and our Creative Writing Class students took a trip to the Spokane Library on April 13th to participate in the Spokane Get Lit Festival. Students workshopped their writing with public authors and enjoyed lunch downtown. Big thanks to the Spokane Public Schools Foundation for supporting this event.
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English 11 with Mr. Kiki and Mr. Santos
What an incredible month! We’ve heard from professionals like a journalist from The Spokesman-Review, the editor of The Black Lens, a writer from The Inlander, and a news anchor from KHQ Local News. Plus, interviewing a city councilman and a mayor from Medical Lake, both running for Congress, added another exciting dimension. The final guest, Chief of Police Justin Lundgren, was interviewed - a first for our program. This month has been outstanding, and seeing our kids engage in these experiences was awesome.
Now, it is time for our students to put all their hard work together in the form of a 700-word editorial with a target of being published or transformed into a Letter to the Editor.
Their voice matters!
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GSL Scholar Athletes 2023-24 | |
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North Central High School scholar athletes are Marlee Schoeffler and Tommy Elliott!
Marlee Schoeffler has a 4.45 weighted GPA and is a member of DECA, where she was a state qualifier in 2023 in Advertising Campaign, a State and National qualifier in 2024 in Professional Sales and she received a perfect score of 100 points in Professional Sales at State in 2024. Marlee is also a Spokane Scholar in World Languages and is currently working toward her Seal of Biliteracy (English/Spanish).
Marlee earned 8 varsity letters; 1 in cross country, 4 in basketball, and 3 in track and field. In cross country, this was her first year participating as a senior. In basketball, she was a 4-year letterman, 3-year starter, team captain, and received team awards for her work ethic. In track and field, as a sophomore, she was Honorable Mention All-GSL, and a State qualifier, placing 13th in the triple jump. As a junior, she was Honorable Mention All-GSL in the long jump and triple jump. As a senior, she was the SWX Athlete of the Week.
Marlee will attend the University of Washington where she plans to study Business and Marketing or Journalism.
Tommy Elliott has a 4.44 weighted GPA and is a member of the national honor society, leadership, a Spokane Scholar in Science, AP Scholar of Distinction, participated in Students on the Hill, Civics Bowl, is a musician - playing the viola for 8 years, and Science Fair Club and SkillsUSA Biomedical Club member. Tommy has participated in three research projects (1) Analyzing potential drought-tolerant, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGBR)as inoculums to enhance maize growth in semi-arid Spokane, WA; (2) Using eDNA to monitor Chinook Salmon Presence in the Little Spokane River, and (3) Effects of Work Stress on Gut Microbiota in Nurses After 12-Hour Shifts Compared to Nurses After a Full Day’s Rest. Tommy has also earned his Seal of Biliteracy (English/Spanish).
Tommy earned 10 varsity letters; 4 in football, 3 in wrestling, and 3 in baseball. In football, as a sophomore, he received 2nd Team Defense – Defensive Back - All-GSL. As a senior, he was team captain and received 2nd Team Defense- Linebacker - All-GSL. In wrestling, as a sophomore, he was a State alternate and a State qualifier his junior year. As a senior, he was captain, SWX Student Athlete of the Week, 1st Team All-GSL and placed 5th at State. In baseball, he is a 3-year letterman and has received team awards every year for his leadership and work ethic.
Tommy will attend the University of Chicago where he is the recipient of the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (full ride – 4-year scholarship) and is an Odyssey Scholar. Tommy plans to study Medicine/Pre-Med to become an orthopedic surgeon.
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Our Freshman Class has one more fundraiser this year, come to Panda Express on Division on the 15th of May to support the class of 2027. Don't forget to mention the flyer for North Central when you visit. We hope to see you there! | |
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.
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