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E-News From The Principal
August 12, 2024
 
August Newsletter
Summer Greetings from WHS!
Woodinville High School's 

Woodinville High School's teachers, staff, and administrators hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer break and are looking forward to welcoming our new and returning Falcon students and families for the 2024-2025 school year!

To assist with a smooth and successful start to the new school year, Woodinville High School's August Newsletter 2024-25 is now available on the Woodinville High School website homepage under "News & Events".

Filled with relevant and valuable information regarding:
  • Falcon Days - August 26 & 29
  • Back-to-School activities
  • Campus Parking
  • Locker Assignments
  • School Year Calendar of Events
  • Athletics
  • Senior yearbook photo information
  • Checking grades and attendance (ParentVUE)
  • Making online payments and accessing your student's financial account (TouchBase)
  • and more...
The newsletter is a helpful communication tool that will answer many of your back-to-school questions!

In our continuing efforts to "go green", the August Newsletter will not be mailed. However, a green postcard was mailed reminding you about Falcon Days and back-to-school information that should have arrived in your mailbox at the beginning of August.
 
Falcon Days Information
Falcon Days - 8/26
FALCON DAYS - Monday, August 26th and Thursday, August 29th
Students attend Falcon Days based on an alphabetical arrival schedule by last name. See the schedule above or view the schedule on our website where you will also find further Falcon Days details!

Freshmen/Seniors: Monday, August 26
Juniors/Sophomores: Thursday, August 29

Be sure to have your student bring along their receipt for any payments made ahead of time online through TouchBase. 


Every student will have a WHS ID card picture taken. 
The WHS photo ID card is free of charge and required. 

Attendance at Falcon Days is highly encouraged. If for some reason a student is unable to attend on or after their scheduled time, please email whsattendance@nsd.org and include your student’s name. Picture make ups will take place Tuesday, September 10 for students who cannot attend. Retakes for all students will take place on Thursday, October 17.

We look forward to greeting the
Classes of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 at Falcon Days!
Falcon Days - 8/29
Volunteers are Needed for Falcon Days!
Falcon Days volunteers are needed and appreciated!* This year Falcon Days will be held on August 26th and 29th from 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Freshmen and seniors will attend on Monday the 28th, while juniors and sophomores on Thursday, August 31st.

There will be four shifts with 10 volunteers needed per shift:
  • 1st Shift, Monday, August 26: 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • 2nd Shift, Monday, August 26: 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  • 3rd Shift, Thursday, August 29: 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • 4th Shift, Thursday, August 29: 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Thank you for volunteering and sharing the invite link with others, including parents/guardians new to WHS.

*Sign up by clicking here!

Questions? Contact Rachel Nelson at rnelson3@nsd.org.

*Please note volunteers must have an up-to-date background check through the Northshore School District.

Visit the district website for complete details: https://www.nsd.org/get-involved/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.

Thank you!
 
Meet Nurses Callahan and Gardner During Falcon Days!
An additional service we are offering this year during Falcon Days is for students to have the opportunity to stop by the nurse's office to pick up or turn in medical forms or medications.

Our school nurses, Christie Callahan and Jennifer Gardner, will be available to answer any questions and assist you!
Not Able to Attend Falcon Days?
Attendance at Falcon Days is highly encouraged. If for some reason a student is unable to attend on or after their scheduled time, please email whsattendance@nsd.org and include your student’s name.

If your student is not returning for the 2024-25 school year, please submit the required Pre-Withdraw Form to Counseling Office Manager Roberta Porter at rporter2@nsd.org. The Pre-Withdraw form can be found by clicking here.
 
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Link Crew Spirit Gear Drive - Falcon Days
Calling all Falcons! Link Crew is hosting a WHS SPIRIT GEAR donation drive. Bring any old spirit gear that you would like to donate to our new 9th graders to the Link Crew booth at Falcon Days. We want to help our newest Falcons show up and show out in green, blue and white! 
School Start Dates And Bell Schedules
Link Crew & Orientation Day
Tuesday, September 3

All Freshmen: 8:20am-3:20pm

NEW to WHS Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: 9-11:35am (students opting to do so, lunch will be available for purchase at 11:35am)

Backpacks are not needed and lunch will be available for purchase on September 6.
See the August Newsletter for further details!

ALL students attend school Wednesday, September 4
8:20-3:20pm
School Day Start and End Times: 2024-2025

Start and end times in Northshore remain the same for the 2024-25 school year:

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri:      
8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Early Release Wed:        
8:20 – 1:50 p.m.

Block schedules will still occur on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The 2024-25 Bell Schedule link can be found HERE.
 
Counselor's Corner
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NEW STUDENT COUNSELORS ORIENTATION
Thurs, Aug. 22nd, 9am, WHS Library

To schedule classes for the 2024-25 school year, counselors will meet with incoming students who moved into our service area since the spring registration or over the summer and are NEW to WHS*. Please be sure you have submitted a complete registration packet prior to attending in order for your student to be enrolled. We will be meeting in the library on August 22nd from 9-11am.

*This is not for incoming freshmen who have rolled up from Timbercrest MS or Leota MS.
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Questions? Please contact Counseling Office Manager Roberta Porter at rporter2@nsd.org or 425-408-7418.
 
Mark Your Calendars
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FALL OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT
Activities Fair & Reception 6:00 – 6:30p.m.
Thursday, September 12
6:30-9:00 p.m.

Woodinville High School’s Fall Open House & Curriculum Night will be on Thursday, September 12. The evening begins with an activities fair and reception from 6:00-6:30pm followed by Curriculum Night from 6:30-9:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet faculty and staff at WHS and to learn about the school and courses your student is taking. In addition to the activities fair, the counselors will be available as well as the cashiers for your convenience.
 
SAVE THE DATE!
Homecoming 2024
WHS Commons
Saturday, September 28, 8-11p

Woodinville High School ASB is excited to announce the Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, September 28 from 8-11p at the WHS Commons! Theme and further details will be forthcoming.

For more information, please view the WHS website at: https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/homecoming-2024
 
NSD REQUIRED FORMS

For more information please open the WHS August Newsletter and view page 21!

The forms must be signed off prior to receiving access to ParentVUE/StudentVUE where schedules, grades, attendance, etc. are located.
 
From the Cashier's Office
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Reduced or Waived Fees 2024-25 Don't forget... families must re-apply every year!
Parents and guardians whose income falls within specified guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture should apply for free or reduced-price meals for their students. Applications will be available August 1st and are due by October 14th to avoid an interruption in benefits (only one application is required per family), but families can apply at any time during the year – throughout the year.

If you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals you may also qualify for:
  • School fee waivers (a fee waiver consent form must be completed) in addition to the Free and Reduced application.
  • See below for more information or contact your school counselor (available after August 26).
  • Other services such as health insurance.
  • Contact Nurse Christie Callahan or Jennifer Gardner for more information.
The free and reduced online application only takes a few minutes and is the fastest, easiest way to get approved. Find the online application here: https://linqconnect.com/. Further information can be found on NSD’s Food Services website at https://www.nsd.org/schools/get-started/food-services/free-and-reduced-price-breakfast-lunch.
 
From the Attendance Office
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Attendance Updates for 2024-25
Student IDs Required for Late Arrivals
Students arriving late MUST scan their free WHS student ID cards or have their StudentVUE App open at the Attendance Office to receive their late arrival pass. The Attendance Office will have an iPad where students will scan their WHS student ID cards to receive their printed pass to take to class with them.

If your student does not have their WHS student ID card or a phone to login to their StudentVUE account, they will have the ability to login to StudentVUE on the iPad at the Attendance Office.

Thank you for reminding your student to come prepared and ready to show their WHS student ID card when arriving late to school. It helps keep things moving quickly. 
 
Food Services and Bus Information
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Questions about student meals?
Learn more about student breakfast and lunch options on the district food services webpage.
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Transportation 2024-25
Learn more about student breakfast and lunch options on the district food services webpage.
 
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Upcoming Events
Ongoing: Fee Waiver Consent Form available for families who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch

08/01: Fee Waiver Consent Form available 
08/19-23: Band Camp
08/19: Athletic Registration DUE
8/21-29: Yearbook Sales ($60 each)
08/22: Counselors New Student Orientation/Registration, 9am, Library
08/24: Gridon Auction
08/26: Fall Sports Begin
08/26: Falcon Days - Freshmen & Seniors
08/27: WHS Offices Closed
08/28: Fall Sports Parent Meeting, 6:00p
08/29: Falcon Days - Juniors & Sophomores
08/30: Link Crew Training
08/30: Friday Night Lights, WHS Field, 6pm
09/02: Labor Day – No School
09/03: Freshmen Link Crew & Orientation Day, 8:20a-3:20p
09/03: Orientation for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders NEW to NSD/WHS, 9-11:35a
09/03-20: Yearbook Sales (Last Chance 12/2-12/20)
09/04: All Grades Attend School
09/10: Picture Make-Up Day
09/12: Open House & Curriculum Night
09/13: Welcome Back Assembly
09/16: Parking Hangers required to park on campus
09/18: Class Fees posted to TouchBase accounts
09/18: National Honor Society Chapter Meeting
09/25: Drama Boosters Welcome Back Potluck
09/29: PSAT Exam Fee Due (11th, Oct. 15 PSAT @ WHS)
09/23-27: Homecoming Spirit Week
09/27: Homecoming Assembly
09/27: Homecoming Game vs. Eastlake Wolves, Pop Keeney, 7pm
09/29: Class Fees Due through TouchBase
10/15: PSAT Exam at WHS (111th)
10/15: SAT Exam at WHS (12th) (during the school day)
10/15: NSD REQUIRED FORMS SIGN OFF IN PARENTVUE & STUDENTVUE DUE
10/17: Picture Retakes
10/18: Pink Out Football @ Skyline. 7pm
10/18: Senior Yearbook Photos Due
10/22-25 & 28: Senior Week - CO2025 Cap, Gown & Announcement sales with Jostens
10/24-26: Fall Play 
10/31: Fall Music Concert
11/01: End of First Quarter

05/17: Senior Prom, Pacific Science Center, 8-11p
06/09: Class of 2024 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11a
06/12: Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 6p
 
WHS E-News from the Principal
"Care - Respect - Leadership"
August 12, 2024
Volume 14, Issue 1
 
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M. 

Our Office Team is here to help you:
Denise Schwans, Office Manager, Ext. 7401
Kim Benedict, Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403 (whsoffice@nsd.org)
Jenn Diaz, Student Info Specialist/Registrar, Ext. 7512
Julie Leong, Attendance Secretary, Ext. 7410 (whsattendance@nsd.org)
Roberta Porter, Counseling Office Manager, Ext. 7418
Rachel Nelson, ASB/Bookkeeping, Fine/Fee Payment, Ext. 7504 (whsasb@nsd.org)
Nicki Kongkarat, Athletics Secretary, Ext. 7416

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!