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E-News From The Principal
September 6, 2024
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FALL OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT - Thursday, September 12
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Activities Fair & Reception: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Curriculum Night: 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. We look forward to welcoming the families of the classes of 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028!
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PSAT & SAT WHS School Day Exam Registration Information
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WHS Test Day is Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Registration for SAT School Day and PSAT (10th graders only) - click on the link here https://regismart.net/#/login to create an account and scroll to your student's home school to register for either the SAT School Day exam or the PSAT (if they are a 10th grader). NOTE: all Juniors take the PSAT so they do not need to register as we do a bulk registration upload for all juniors. Cost of PSAT is $20.00 and SAT is $60.00. Students are to register for their home school exam dates only (do not register to attend another schools exam date). Deadline to register is September 20th. No late registrations!
Other SAT Exam Opportunities
SAT exams are also administered several times per year at other locations outside of the Northshore School District (usually on a Saturday). Students will need to establish a College Board account before they can register for these tests. It is important that the student registers with their own account, not a parent's account. Creating an account takes about 30 minutes. This is the same account that you will use if you are registering for an AP test. As these tests fill up quickly, we recommend that if you want to test at a convenient location that you sign up for the SAT early. Otherwise, you might end up taking the test at a location further away.
Registration and further information about the SAT can be found at:
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Juniors Mark Your Calendars: PSAT/NMSQT Tuesday, October 15th
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In our continued commitment to our students’ college readiness and our ongoing improvement efforts, the annual PSAT/NMSQT exam will be administered to all juniors at WHS on Tuesday, October 15th during the school day with results being available in mid-December. The PSAT measures critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills that are important for success in college and in other post-secondary pursuits and is the qualifying test juniors must take to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship program. The exam will be administered on-site during the course of the school day.
The exam fee is $20.00 and has been populated to all junior and sophomore accounts and is due September 29.
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From the Campus Supervisor
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STUDENT ON-CAMPUS PARKING 2024-2025
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Beginning Monday, September 16, students must have a valid WHS 2024-2025 parking hanger in their car to park on the WHS campus. Students are strongly encouraged to ride the school bus or carpool for space and environmental reasons.
Parking hanger applications for the 2024-2025 school year were accepted at the end of last school year. Payment for students pre-approved to purchase a WHS parking pass can be made online through TouchBase. All fines must be paid before a parking hanger can be issued. Students who pay online should bring in their receipt of payment when picking up their parking hanger from the campus supervisor. Parking is limited and will close once all available hangers have been issued. Please contact Mr. Dillman regarding parking availability if an application was not made at the end of last school year.
Students who do not have a parking hanger on September 16 must park on the street until it is purchased. The cost of parking hangers is $50 per year/$20 per seasonal sport/activity. The purchase of a parking hanger does not guarantee students a parking space every day. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis in designated student parking areas. Parking on the WHS campus is limited. Please see the priority parking plan below.
The parking priority plan is as follows:
- Seniors with WANIC/Health Science/Running Start class where there is no district shuttle offered.
- Juniors with WANIC/Health Science/Running Start class where there is no district shuttle offered.
- Seniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities.
- Juniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities.
- Seniors who have waivers or work after school.
- Remaining seniors in the lottery.
If you have questions, contact Campus Supervisor Alan Dillman at adillman@nsd.org.
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Cars and Parking Lots During Options & Lunch
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A reminder that students are not to be hanging out in cars or in the parking lots during options or lunch. Students were reminded of this during Falcon Days, is not a new policy, but one that we are returning to reinforcing this year for safety and supervision reasons both for students individually and for all WHS students. We will continue to remind students of this the first two days of school, but expect all students are aware of and following this policy after that.
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Class of 2025 Senior Yearbook Photos: Due Fri, Oct 18
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Provided size and other requirements are met, seniors can submit a photograph for the yearbook from whichever professional photographer a family chooses; OR a photograph taken by an amateur; OR seniors can choose to have the free Dorian photo (taken for their required ID card during Falcon Days or on make-up day September 10) published in the yearbook. Learn more about specific requirements on the Yearbook website at https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/yearbook-2024-25
Class of 2025 Yearbook Questions
Should you have any questions, please email Ms. Alder at salder@nsd.org.
*Details regarding the upload of senior yearbook photos will follow after school starts, well before the October 18 deadline. Once the information becomes available, most professional photographers can upload the image for the senior or can provide the senior with a .jpeg image digitally for the senior to upload themselves.
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Yearbooks are sold on a pre-sale basis ONLY for $60 each during September 3-20, and, finally, December 2-20.
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PURSUANT TO RESALE TAX RULES, YEARBOOKS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE 2025 – 2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
Please plan accordingly as many students who believe they do not want a yearbook during the sale windows at the start of the year feel differently as the school year comes to a close and they are unable to purchase one!
- As yearbooks are pre-sold, please be reminded that if during the course of the year more than one yearbook is purchased, there will be NO REFUNDS. If you purchase two yearbooks, you will be given two books, not one book and a refund for the other.
- Yearbooks are not covered under the fee waiver.
- For senior yearbook photo information and requirements, please view the Yearbook website at https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/yearbook-2024-25
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Schedule Change Request Form
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Hello Falcons!
We hope that you had an enjoyable first couple of days of school!
If your student needs to request a schedule change, please have them complete this form to request a change. Note that all requests are subject to availability and teacher/class period preference changes will not be honored per WHS policy.
Students will be notified if/when a change has been made to their schedule. If your student does not receive an email about their schedule, PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT ATTEND THEIR CLASSES AS SCHEDULED.
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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.
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NSD REQUIRED FORMS
The forms are due on Friday, October 18 and must be signed off prior to receiving access to ParentVUE/StudentVUE where schedules, grades, attendance, etc. are located.
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From the Cashier's Office
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School Photos & ID Cards Picture Make-Up Day September 10
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All students must have a WHS ID card picture taken. The WHS photo ID card is free of charge. Students must carry photo ID at school and at extra-curricular activities at all times.
If a student missed Falcon Days, picture make-up day is Tuesday, September 10 during both lunches in the Gym/Theatre Foyer.
Retake day is Thursday, October 17 during both lunches in the Gym/Theatre Foyer.
All photo packages will be mailed home.
Picture packages may be ordered online at dorianstudio.com and searching for Woodinville High School.
Lost Cards
If a student loses an ID/ASB card, check at the Main Office as often they are turned in. If the card cannot be found, lost ID/ASB cards can be replaced for $5.00 at the Cashier's Office. ASB membership can be purchased for $65.
Misprinted Cards
If for some reason a student's ID card is missing the Woodinville logo, has a wrong student number, name or wrong image, please stop by the Cashier's Office, as well, for a reprint free of charge.
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Reduced or Waived Fees 2024-25 Don't forget... families must re-apply every year!
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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.
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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.
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Student Device Protection Plan
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The Northshore School District provides each student with a district-issued technology device. When students/families assume responsibility for a district-issued device, they sign forms agreeing to accept financial responsibility for any device damage or loss. We know accidents and loss can happen. The Student Device Protection Plan provides NSD families an optional path to mitigate the financial liability of using a district device.
PARTICIPATION COST: The standard payment to enroll in the NSD Student Device Protection Plan is $25 per year; free for students who have qualified for free or reduced-price meals and who have provided consent to share their status for fee waivers. No refunds will be given once enrolled in this program.
COVERAGE AND BENEFIT: This program covers the device (Chromebook, Macbook, or iPad) loaned to your student against accidental damage for the school year. This program does NOT cover damage resulting from misuse or neglectful loss of the device. We expect all students to properly use their device and to secure it when it is not being used. If the device is used improperly or is not secured while the student is not using it, families will be expected to pay the full cost of replacement or repair.
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Passes Required for Elevator Use
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As we start the 2024-2025 school year please note that in order to use the elevator, students are required to check out an elevator pass in the Main Office with Mrs. Benedict.
The ONLY students who should be using the elevator are students with medical conditions. If a student is seen using the elevator without a pass that has been checked out, they will receive progressive discipline.
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From the Attendance Office
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Attendance Updates for 2024-25
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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.
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TOUCHBASE: Access to Make Online Payments, View Account Balance & Payment History
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TouchBase is a web-based application that allows parents/guardians with the ability to make payments online and view their student’s account balance and payment history. Although cash, checks, and debt/credit cards are accepted at the Cashier’s Office and Main Office at WHS, making payments online through TouchBase is a constant 24/7 method of payment available for our families.
The link to make online payments at TouchBase can be found on the WHS homepage at woodinville.nsd.org under “Resources>Payments”. Like ParentVUE, where parents/guardians check student grades, usernames and passwords for Leota Middle School and Timbercrest Middle School students remain the same and carry forward to WHS and if a parent/guardian has more than one student, the TouchBase login information will provide access to all of their students’ accounts.
Parents/Guardians in need of their assigned TouchBase username and password should email whsattendance@nsd.org. We are unable to provide the information over the phone.
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ParentVUE is a web-based application that provide parents and guardians with information regarding their student via a secure website.
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ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to view grades including grades for specific assignments. Please consult with your students’ teacher(s) for more information on the specific reports they post.
- Students access their information via StudentVUE, a separate web-based application, and are provided with their own username and password. Parents/Guardians must not share their login information to their ParentVue account with their student, as ParentVUE accounts afford parents/guardians with the ability to change their demographic and contact information.
The link to ParentVUE can be found on the WHS homepage at woodinville.nsd.org under “Resources”. Parents and guardians are provided with an Activation Key to then establish their username and password. If a parent/guardian has more than one student, this login information will provide access to all of their students throughout NSD. Usernames and passwords for Leota Middle School and Timbercrest Middle School students remain the same and carry forward to Woodinville High School.
Where do parents/guardians new to WHS obtain their ParentVUE Activation Key?
If you are a parent/guardian who is new to WHS and need an Activation Key to establish a username and password to access ParentVUE there are two options:
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Appear in person at the WHS Attendance Office, show ID, and pick up the Activation Key or
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Send an email request with your student’s name to whsattendance@nsd.org requesting the information. The email address will be confirmed and the information will then be emailed to the parent/guardian.
We apologize for the inconvenience; however, Activation Keys cannot be provided verbally over the phone due to the sensitivity of the information involved.
Forgot your ParentVUE username and password?
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We are so excited to be back and can't wait to see everyone at Curriculum Night!
At Curriculum Night we have our annual fundraiser, Over the Moon Pass The Hat. With your generous contributions it enables the PTSA to fund teacher grants, senior scholarships, staff appreciation and so much more! To donate now or to become a member (or both!) please go to our website at https://www.woodinvillehighschoolptsa.org/
See you all September 12th at 6:00 and if you want to bring cookies for the Hospitality table please sign up below:
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Food Services and Bus Information
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Questions about student meals?
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Please click this LINK for bus information 2024-25. Bus stop information is now available.
Please click HERE for Daily Bus Passes and Activity Bus Passes routes and information!
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WHS May 2024 AP Scholar Honors Announcement
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WHS is pleased to announce 314 Falcons who took AP exams in May of 2024 earned AP Scholar Awards from the College Board! These are exceptional accomplishments and congratulations are extended to our students and their families from the classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027!
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119 AP Scholars: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams
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59 AP Scholars with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
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136 AP Scholars with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
Of our 314 recognized students, 119 were from the Class of 2024, 139 are from the Class of 2025, 54 are from the Class of 2026, and 2 are from the Class of 2027. GO Falcons!
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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
09/21: Homecoming Game vs. Eastlake Wolves, Pop Keeney, 7pm
09/29: Class Fees Due through TouchBase
10/15: PSAT Exam at WHS (11th)
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
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"Care - Respect - Leadership"
September 6, 2024
Volume 14, Issue 2
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
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
Andrea Baleva, Office Support
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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