November 1-2

This Fall, the Woodinville High School Theatre Company (WHSTC) will bring the fresh-from-Broadway, electropop-opera Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 to the WHS stage. Based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel War and Peace, The Great Comet was conceived by the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy, and premiered in October 2012, at Ars Nova in New York City, under the direction of Rachel Chavkin, with Malloy in the lead role of Pierre. The production later opened on Broadway in November 2016, starring Josh Groban and Denée Benton, and was nominated for 12 awards for the 2017 Tony Awards. Inspired by a 70-page slice of War and Peace, this innovative new musical is vibrant and immersive and brings us just inches from Tolstoy’s brash young lovers as they light up Moscow in a brilliant flash of romance and passion.

The show will run November 1-2 at 7:00 pm in the Woodinville High School Theater.

The story follows Natasha, a beautiful ingénue visiting Moscow while she waits for her beloved fiancé Prince Andrey to return from the war. In a moment of indiscretion, she is seduced by the dashing (but already married) Anatole, resulting in the ruination of her societal position and future with Andrey. Her only hope lies with Pierre, the lonely outsider whose love and compassion for Natasha may be the key to her redemption… and to the renewal of his own soul. The musical is entirely sung, opera-style, and the WHSTC is honored to be the first High School in Washington state to be performing this show.

Tickets are on sale via GoFan or at the WHS Cashier's Office. General Admission is $15, Seniors (65+) or students with ASB are $10. For both Saturday evening performances, there will also be VIP seats for $25.

The 2025 AP exams will cover the full content in each AP course, so students have the opportunity to receive college credit and/or placement. Every AP student should keep their options open by registering for the exam on time because there will still be a $42 fee for late orders. The College Board will support in-school testing in 2024 because administering exams in schools maximizes access and opportunity. If safety concerns still prohibit any students from testing at a school, the College Board will provide a contingency testing option that contains full course content.  

Students - Create a College Board Account: Students will need a College Board account to join their AP class section, receive AP assignments from teachers, get feedback on class progress, and register for AP exams (note: parents should not create an account for the student). If you don’t have a student account, go to www.collegeboard.org/register.

Already Have a College Board Account? All College Board programs are connected through one account. If an account was created for AP, PSAT/NMSQT or SAT, you just need your username and password to sign in.

Fall parking hangers expire on November 15th. Those who applied and were approved for a Winter seasonal parking hanger were notified by e-mail. Any hangers not paid for and picked up by Nov 15th will be offered to students on the waiting list.

Those approved can pay for the hanger in person at the Cashier's/Main Office during non-class time or online through Touchbase. Once payment has been made, the hanger can be picked up with the receipt from Campus Supervisor Alan Dillman in office 730.  

Hi Falcons!

 

The 1st quarter is coming to an end Nov 1st. Quarter grades are a progress report and do not go on the student’s transcript. Reminder to students to make sure you are connecting with your teachers about missing assignments and/or questions you have about being successful in classes. We are more than happy to help you come up with a plan to stay on track for the rest of the semester, reach out to your Counselor. 

This time of year can be particularly stressful, and we encourage our students to prioritize self-care by ensuring they get ample rest, engage in regular exercise, take moments to breathe deeply, eat nutritious meals, practice positive thinking, and use daily affirmations. We also invite parents to connect with their teens daily—simply asking how they’re doing and if they need any support can make a significant difference. It's essential for teenagers to feel heard.

Here are some effective ways parents can support a teen dealing with anxiety:

Ms. Tang and Mrs. Brenner had so much fun taking a group of 30 Falcons to the Seattle National College Fair on Friday, 10/25. For those of you who missed the fair, there is a NACAC Virtual College Fair occurring on Sunday, 11/3 from 1-6pm ET. The virtual fair provides a wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of schools and universities, all from the comfort of your home, and 100% free. Please visit this webpage to register and more information.

WHS Counseling website: The WHS Counseling website has a plethora of resources ranging from College and Career Readiness links and videos, Naviance and High School and Beyond details, and Mental Health resources! Check it out: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling

We hope your student is having a great year so far and let us know how we can help!

Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Tang

Jostens shared information at the October 22 Senior Class Meeting regarding cap, gown, stole, tassel, and announcement purchases for the Class of 2025. Seniors picked up order packets that included an order flyer. Additional order packets are available in the Counseling Office and Main Office.

View the information from Jostens presentation and learn complete details on the WHS Class of 2025 website.

Go Falcons!

A gentle reminder to continue communicating with your teen about the appropriate use of social media and electronic devices. You are encouraged to have direct conversations with your student about the impact words, texts, posts, and actions can have on each other and possibly the learning environment. When conversations outside of school begin to disrupt the learning environment behaviors on social media and cell phones may lead to consequences.

 

Remember the game of telephone where the message being relayed starts with one message and ends with a different message? That can happen frequently with adolescents, and the use of technology and cell phones complicates it greatly, as messages can be quickly shared, reaching many people at once.

 

Please continue to encourage your student to share any concerns they have, particularly if a social media post and/or text has made them feel unsafe. If they aren’t comfortable sharing directly with staff, families can always anonymously submit concerns using our Safe Schools Alert System: 

 

Thank you for your partnership in these efforts. Together, we can keep our school environment focused on learning within a positive environment.

One of the more important opportunities available this fall is the college admissions representative visits. College admissions reps from campuses across the state and country are scheduled to visit Woodinville HS to meet with interested students. We have a huge list of colleges already on the schedule and they are very excited to meet you.

This is one of the few opportunities available to meet the person who may be reading your college application, ask questions about the particular campus, and gather helpful information to use during your college research and the admission/application process.

To see an updated list of upcoming college visits, please look at the right hand side of this webpage or go into Naviance under Colleges, College Visits!

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 were 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:

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.

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. 

For more information, please view our website https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/technology-support#fs-panel-119716.

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.

Attendance matters! Regular attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your student for success — both in school and in life. Students are expected to attend school every day, for the full day. But if your student misses school, all Northshore families now have an easy way to report their student’s absence using ParentVUE.

All schools in the district can now receive notifications of student absences using ParentVUE, and we encourage you to give it a try. Using ParentVUE to let your school know your student will be absent simplifies the process for our school offices and is simple for families, requiring just a handful of clicks.

Visit the Report an Absence website to learn more or log in to ParentVUE.

Congratulations to Head Coach M’ily Morton for being selected as the Crown/Crest Coach of the Year! Also, congratulations to the following girls soccer players for receiving All-Crown/Crest Honors!

 

Ally Laccinole– All Crown/Crest Defensive Player of the Year

1st Team:

Congratulations to Head Coach Kim Benedict and the following girls slowpitch players for receiving KingCo All-League Honors!

1st Team:

 

 

2nd Team All League: 

Honorable Mention: 

Offensive Player of the Year - Casey Larson, Senior

Quarterback Team 1 - Levi Grothen, Senior

Center Team 2 - Alex Wenzel, Senior

Tackle Team 2 - Evan Gaylord, Senior

Wide Receiver Team 1 - Casey Larson, Senior

Defensive Line Team 2 - Trevor Larson, Senior

Defensive Line Team 2 - Max Flack, Senior

Corner Team 1 - Casey Larson, Senior

Returner Team 1 - Casey Larson, Senior