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E-News From The Principal
December 6, 2024
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Woodinville High School's Senior Class Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the WHS Commons! Please join us!
Portions of the proceeds from this holiday craft fair support reducing ticket prices for the Class of 2025's prom and senior breakfast!
Thank you for your support and see you there!
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Senior Grad Ads on Sale Now, Due Fri, Dec. 13
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- What they are: The Yearbook Staff (Wingspan) sells ad space in the yearbook for seniors. This is a way to share your congratulations to your graduate. You can add pictures (baby and a different version of their Senior “nice” picture) and congratulatory messages .
- Please know we are working with a new company this year. This means the process is a little different from when we worked with Balfour. Please don’t wait until the last day, that is typically when problems arise 🙂.
- How do you buy and create them?: They are paid for and created on the Walsworth Yearbook Website: Click here for a direct link to the main page
- Sizes: Full page $240, ½ page $120, ¼ page $60 and ⅛ $35
- *There is a surcharge charged by the company.
- You can only select *Design My Own Ad Online
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Yearbook Final Sales Window
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The FINAL sales window to buy your 2024-25 yearbook is open now through Friday, December 20th!
Yearbooks can be purchased online or by cash, check (payable to WHS), or card ($2.95 processing fee applies to all card purchases) in person at the cashier's office between 7:50am & 3:50pm, during non-class times.
Not sure if you've purchased a yearbook?
Parents: Login to your Touchbase account to see your purchasing history.
Students: check this link and search for your student ID. If your student ID is listed on this document, a yearbook has been purchased as of 12/01/2024 (must be logged into your student account). If your student ID is not listed, you have not purchased a yearbook or it was purchased after 12/01/2024.
More information can be found here.
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Winter Clothing & Item Drive
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Join WHS ASB in making a difference this holiday season by participating in the Winter Clothing & Item Drive to support the Friends of Youth Organization. Please take ornament(s) from the table by the Holiday Tree on the perch, purchase the item(s) and drop them off before school in the ASB Room 101 by December 17th. Your contributions will provide support to young people in our community during the holiday season. Thank you for your support and kindness! |
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Winterfest Spirit Week- December 16-20
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Monday: Deck the Halls from Head to Toe
Tuesday: Holiday Colors by Grade Level
Wednesday: Ghost of Holiday Past
Thursday: Flannel Fever for Sweater Weather
Friday: Freaky Friday (Students Dress as Adults & Adults Dress as Students)
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Can The (Ad)Man Food Drive
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This year, the ASB "Can The (Ad)Man Food Drive" was a huge success, with the school working together to collect a total of 2,818 food items. This year's drive saw generosity from students, staff, and the community. The class that donated the most food was the Senior class, who donated a total of 810 items. All items were donated to the Maltby Food Bank, and will help give back to those in need during the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who donated this year. |
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Winter Wish List for WHS Staff
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Show your support to our teachers during the holidays with “Winter Wishes for WHS Teachers.” Find ideas on the Amazon Wish list to donate to our various departments and classrooms. Donations can be ordered and shipped directly to WHS or dropped off in the office before the holiday break. Thank you for helping us celebrate our fantastic staff! |
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Class of 2025- Grad Night Tickets on Sale Now
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This annual event is the ultimate celebration for the new grads, held just a few hours after they walk across the stage and receive their diploma. This year's grad night party starts at 9:30pm on June 12 and ends at 5:30am on June 13, 2025.
The grad night committee worked hard and has reserved two secret locations that promise to offer a great time for all of the new Falcons graduates. Whether you are looking for a night packed with fun and activities or a place to relax and hang with friends in a safe atmosphere, there is something for everyone at Grad Night.
The cost is $220/person and will be subject to increase after this date. Lock in the lowest prices by signing up today!
Need a Scholarship? The PTSA planning committee wants to ensure that ALL graduates can attend regardless of ability to pay the full ticket price. Please contact us at 2025whsgradnight@gmail.com to request a scholarship or financial assistance. No questions or forms are required to qualify.
Want to volunteer? We also invite you to contact us if you would like to volunteer, chaperone, donate additional money, or if you have any other questions. Email us at 2025whsgradnight@gmail.com.
Required forms:
Sorry, no refunds.
Link for purchasing tickets and making donations to make sure all students are able to attend:
These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or the safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney's fees and judgment or awards.
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December Staff Appreciation
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Time to spoil our WHS staff with a COOKIE EXCHANGE on Friday, December 13! Do you like to bake cookies or make goodies during the holidays? Planning to do it next week? Great! The staff appreciation committee is putting together boxes of homemade holiday cookies and treats for our awesome staff to take home and enjoy with their families. We hope to get a variety of homemade cookies, maybe some of your family favorites, cookies, bars, or candies--all are welcome!
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The Grad Night committee is happy to announce our first fundraiser at Evereve Redmond Town Center. We would love you to join us for a shopping and styling event on December 15th. You can shop all day and/or join us for sips and snacks from 4:00-6:00 PM. Spread the word and bring your family and friends and come grab a new outfit for the holidays, New Years night out (or in) or if you just need a new warm and stylish outfit for the winter.
Hope to see you all there and mention the WHS 2025 Grad Night when shopping and 15% of your purchase will be donated to us.
Thank you everyone for your support.
Grad Night Committee
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The Northshore Schools Foundation is thrilled to be part of the Gallery of Giving Trees this year, and it's happening right now!
The Gallery of Giving Trees is an event hosted inside the fine art gallery where you can explore beautifully decorated trees that support a selection of local nonprofits, stunning decorations, and exceptional artwork by Pacific Northwest artists. This holiday experience is free and family friendly. Well behaved dogs on leashes are always welcome! The trees will be up until the first of the New Year.
Catalyst Fine Art Gallery, located inside The Lodge at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, hosts the event every holiday season.
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These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or the safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney's fees and judgment or awards. |
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We are so close to achieving our Pass The Hat goal of $30,000. Getting to our goal will allow us to help with Mental Health as well as adding 2 water bottle filling stations so we have water bottle fillers on each floor!!! Thanks to corporate matching we are at $25,000 of our $30,000 goal. So if you are able to donate and submit corporate matching it is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all of your generous contributions to support our mission. All donations, corporate matching and "Shop to Give" fundraising information is available at https://www.woodinvillehighschoolptsa.org/donate.
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Woodinville High School was awarded several grants from the Northshore School Foundation during the fall grant cycle. Thank you, NSF, for supporting our teachers and students! |
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From the Cashier's Office
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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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From the Campus Supervisor
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Winter Parking Hangers Began Mon, Nov. 18th
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Fall parking hangers expired on November 15th. Those who applied and were approved for a Winter seasonal parking hanger were notified by e-mail. Any hangers that were 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.
Reminder all fees and fines must be paid or cleared in order to purchase the hanger.
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Important NHS Information
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Here are important date to remember:
- January Chapter Meeting: 1/15/25
- March Chapter Meeting: 3/19/25
- Final hours due: 3/27/25
- Induction Ceremony: 5/22/25
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Hey Falcons!
Winter Break is only two weeks away, hang in there! Don’t forget you also have the majority of January to get your grades up before the end of first semester.
We know this can also be a stressful time of year for students and families. We encourage you to keep in touch with your emotions & practice self-care:
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Exercise: go for a walk/run, do yoga, lift weights, play basketball
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Practice mindfulness: notice your thoughts and feelings, stay calm, practice deep breathing
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Care for others: send a text, write a note, deliver food/drink, help with chores
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Sleep: never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep or a nap
SENIORS! Please remember that HSBP is a graduation requirement. If you need help with your High School & Beyond Plan, please contact Ms. Tang in the College & Career Center.
With the holidays coming up, here are a few local resources for food assistance:
The WHS Falcon Pantry is available to all students and/or families who could benefit from getting some free resources
Call 211 ○ Tell the representative what support you are looking for & they will provide you with a list of resources.
Mental Health Resources
We encourage you to keep in touch with your emotions & reach out for help. Your loved ones, friends, teachers, & counselors can all support you right now. Your WHS counseling team is here for you. If you are worried about a friend, please be the one to reach out & get them the help they might need.
Here is a link to the school district mental health support page that has resources.
Students please don’t forget you can drop-in to the school counseling office any day before/after school, during Options or during your lunch. We are always happy to see you. If you need an appointment at a different time, feel free to schedule a time to meet here.
~WHS Counseling Team
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Reduced or Waived Fees 2024-25 Applications
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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 were available August 1st and were 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:
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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.
- Other services such as health insurance.
- Contact Nurse Christie Callahan or Jennifer Gardner for more information.
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2025-26 School Calendar - Available Now!
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The Northshore School District is happy to announce the 2025-26 school calendar is available here! |
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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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Reminder: Report a Student’s Absence in ParentVUE
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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.
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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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Girls Soccer Placed 2nd in State!
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to our Lady Falcons Soccer team on placing 2nd at the State Tournament. The team played their hearts out, but unfortunately lost to Lake Stevens 1-0. If you have any of the following soccer players in your classes, please congratulate them on an amazing season. They have so much to be proud of!😊
Olivia Danks
Jordan Medd
Nicole Karalus
Sienna Strutzel
Lucy Wimsatt
Darby Rogers
Logan Bieler
Madison Deal
Ally Laccinole
Lucinda Richards
Zoey Lavezzi
Evie Chow
Caitlin Chapko
Abbie Mai
Ellie Pedack
Tarin Barrett
Jazzy Reece
Kai Brinkley
Caroline Kovacich
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Ongoing thru 03/07/2025: AP Exam Payment
12/06-07: Speech & Debate @ WHS
12/12: Financial Aid Workshop
12/12: Winter Concert #1, WHS Theatre, 7p
12/13: DECA @ Area 3 Conference, Bellevue
12/13: Senior Grad Ads Due for Yearbook
12/13-14 Speech & Debate @ Auburn
12/16-20 Winterfest Spirit Week
12/17: Winter Spirit Assembly - Schedule #9
12/19: Winter Concert #2, WHS Theatre, 7p
12/20: Final Yearbook Sales Window Ends
12/23-01/03: Winter Break
01/06: School Resumes
01/15: NHS Whole Chapter Meeting, Commons, 2p
01/21: Activity Tuesday Schedule #10
01/24: End of 1st Semester
01/24: 2nd Semester Class Schedule Online
01/24: Flapjack Friday
01/24-25: Speech & Debate @ Seattle University
01/27: Non-Student Grading Day
06/09: Class of 2025 Commencement Rehearsal (MANDATORY)
06/12: Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 6:00p
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"Care - Respect - Leadership"
December 6, 2024
Volume 14, Issue 10
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. 7491
Andrea Baleva, Office Support, 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!
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