Reminder: Spring Break
April 7-11, 2025
No School
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*English Language Arts (ELA:) 4/14-4/18
*Math: 5/19-5/23
*Science: (WCAS) 5/28-5/29
Current 10th-grade students are scheduled to participate in Smarter Balanced (SBAC) ELA and Math state testing as an avenue of fulfilling the state's ELA and Math graduation pathway requirement. Additionally, any 11th-grade or 12th-grade students who have not yet fulfilled the state ELA and/or Math graduation pathway requirement will have the opportunity to re-take the ELA and/or Math SBAC test. Juniors will also participate in the state WCAS science exam for federal accountability purposes.
Students must be present on each designated testing day or will need to participate in a make-up session for the missed section of the exam.
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Students must bring their fully-charged district-device when participating in state testing, along with compatible earbuds/headsets. (Headsets will be provided for students who do not bring personal earbuds/headsets).
Testing for Woodinville High School students is administered in the Library during the student's typical English, Math, and/or Science class period. Testing students in periods 5 and 6 will take A Lunch on their testing day.
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When are the tests? Who takes which test?
ELA SBAC: 4/14 thru 4/17 (make ups 4/18)
- All sophomores, select juniors and seniors
- This exam is n avenue to fulfill the state ELA graduation requirement
Math SBAC: 5/19 thru 5/22 (make ups 5/23)
- All sophomores, select juniors and seniors
- This exam is an avenue to fulfill the state math graduation requirement
Science WCAS: 5/28 & 5/29
- All juniors
- This exam is for federal accountability
Please note that 9th-graders do not participate in spring state testing.
If an 11th- or 12th-grade student has already met standard in English Language Arts or Math, then the student not need to test again.
If you have a specific question at this time regarding State testing with respect to meeting the graduation requirement, please contact your student's counselor. For testing logistics , please contact Assessment Coordinator Mike Kelly at mkelly2@nsd.org. |
The Woodinville High School Theatre Company (WHSTC) is thrilled to bring you The Play That Goes Wrong, a laugh-out-loud murder mystery farce, in the style of a Monty Python meets Sherlock Holmes play-within-a-play. The Play That Goes Wrong, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, follows a company of actors trying to perform a 1920s murder mystery called The Murder at Haversham Manor, but things are quickly going from awkward to bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s an explosion of comedy that presents tons of fun for all ages!
Performances are April 24-26 and May 1-3 @ 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 (seniors 65+ and w/ASB) and $15 General Admission and can be purchase online thru the GoFan app at https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23370
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Thursday, May 29th, 7:15pm-9:30pm
Woodinville High School
Thanks for "paying it forward"!
Senior Awards Night is one of those "pay it forward" events! Volunteers, preferably freshmen, sophomore, and junior parents/guardians are needed on Thursday, May 29, after the Senior Awards Ceremony concludes to help in the office with Commencement ticket sales and the distribution of cap/gown/stole and yearbooks for the Class of 2025. For more information and to sign up please go here.
Information on becoming a volunteer (level 1 needed) can be found here.
If you have any questions or need to confirm your volunteer status, please email Rachel Nelson at whsasb@nsd.org.
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The WHS Class of 2026 is excited to host My First Formal
- Dancing Through Oz -
The dance will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 6-8 p.m. It will be held at Woodinville High School in the Commons, and will feature music, games, activities, food, and dancing for children and their parent(s)/guardian(s). This year's theme is "Dancing through Oz" based off the story of Dorothy in the land of Oz. Join us for a night full of magic as we adventure on a journey through the land of Oz with flying monkeys, Dorothy, her friends and more!
Ticket Information:
Presale Ticket Prices: Discounted ticket pricing is available through Thursday, April 17th.
$25 for first adult/child pair
$12 for any additional members of your party (adult or child)
$5 for a single flower bouquet (limited quantity available)
At Door Prices:
$15 per person
$5 for a single flower bouquet (while supplies last)
$5 for cotton candy (cash only)
All proceeds support reducing prom and senior class breakfast costs for Woodinville High School's Class of 2026!
Suggested age for children is 5-12, but all kids will be welcome!
Attire: We tend to see a variety of different outfits at this dance. In the past it has been "formal" attire, often aligned with the theme of the dance. However, whatever you and/or your child(s) feels comfortable with wearing is best!
If you have any questions regarding this event, you can contact us through our email: whsmyfirstformal@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We look forward to a wonderful night!
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While we know regular attendance is one of the most powerful ways to prepare your student for success, we also know that sometimes students must miss school for a variety of reasons. Next time that happens for your family, let our attendance office know through ParentVUE:
2. Click the “Report Absence” button next to the name of your absent student
3. Fill in the fields with the date(s) of the absence and provide an explanation
- For example, describe if it is a full-day absence or if leaving early or arriving late, provide a specific time
4. Click to submit, automatically notifying the school of the absence
You can support your student and our attendance office in these changes by using ParentVUE to make attendance notifications as early as possible.
*Need to Set Up ParentVUE?
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To help parents get the most out of school, you want day-to-day insight into the academic experience. With the Synergy ParentVUE web portal, parents and guardians can access near real-time information on attendance, class schedules, report cards, course history, graduation status and more.
ParentVUE allows parents to access their:
- Attendance
- Class Schedules
- Course History
- Graduation Status
- Mid-term/Quarter and Final/Semester Grades
- School Information
- Demographic Information
- Health Check
A single username and password allows parents to access information for all of their children, regardless of the grade level or school of attendance. Each parent has an individual account that covers all children. If you have never used ParentVUE, you will need to request an activation key from your school. If you have accessed ParentVUE in the past or enrolled online, please click the "Forgot Password" link on the ParentVUE login page.
Further instructions for setting up your account can be found here.
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We've thoroughly enjoyed meeting individually with our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students the last few weeks. We consider it a privilege getting to talk about next year's classes and future plans with our students.
Spring Break is coming! Finish this last week strong so you can relax and recharge over break. When we return, we'll be ready to support you through this final stage of the school year.
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Current 10th and 11th grade students who are interested in Running Start, please start by reading through the WHS RS website at https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/running-start. We also ask that you read the RS webpage of the college you are planning to attend. The steps to register are clearly laid out. Students can ask questions during their 1:1 meeting or make an appointment after 1:1's beginning April 1st. |
As your student is receiving and awaiting their college decisions, counselors are here to celebrate and process their mixed emotions (positive and negative)! They have all worked so hard to get to this point and we truly believe they will do great things! |
Thinking about how to pay for college?
Your WHS Counseling Team is here to support and help in any way possible!
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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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This school year, we have already experienced weather-related school closures on four days, and there remains a possibility of additional school delays or closures still to come this school year. The 2024-25 calendar includes emergency make-up days to help families prepare in advance. Please keep in mind as your family considers summer activities that the 2024-25 calendar includes emergency make-up days, and any additional days will be added to the end of the school year. The final version of the 2024-25 one-page family calendar will be communicated in April. (NSD Connections Newsletter 3/10/25) |
The beginning of a new year provides a good opportunity to remind students and families of our commitment to student, family, and staff safety, as well as avenues available if you or your student has concerns you wish to share with us. Our school works closely in collaboration with law enforcement, District Safety and Security, and District administrators to ensure your concerns are taken seriously and are addressed promptly. We must be vigilant in the protection of our school community, and we value and appreciate our partnership with you. We can't do it alone.
If you or your student sees or hears something concerning, please say something. If at any time you or your student believes you have knowledge of any situation where danger is imminent, dial 911 immediately. And please continue to encourage your student to share any concerns with a trusted staff member. If they aren’t comfortable sharing directly with staff, concerns can always be anonymously submitted using our Safe Schools Alert System:
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Emergencies and weather-related problems can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation for students.
If weather conditions make a schedule change necessary, we will communicate the decision through the following methods and in this order:
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TV and Radio Stations. You can also sign up for Flashalert to get the same media information.
- District and School Websites
- Northshore School District social media:
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Instagram: @teamnorthshore
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Twitter: @Northshore_SD
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Facebook: Northshore School District
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Phone calls, emails, and text messages: Staff and families will receive an email, phone call, and text. These communications will begin between 5:30 and 5:45 a.m.
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Northshore Information Line: You may also call the District’s information line, 425-408-6001, beginning at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday for school closure information.
Families will receive a telephone message from the district if there is a change to the school schedule. If no schedule change information is posted, schools and buses are on their regular schedules.
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The Northshore School District is happy to announce the 2025-26 school calendar is available here! |
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Seniors absent from the Senior Class Meeting on March 25 can review the information presented by viewing the slideshow found on the Class of 2025 webpage:
The next Senior Class Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 22. This meeting will include taking the Senior Class photo.
GO Falcons!
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The Senior Timeline is now available on the Class of 2025 webpage! All seniors need to pay particular attention to the dates in the Senior Timeline and are encouraged to mark their calendars. There are several action items for seniors to take care of at this time!
Please continue to check the WHS Class of 2025 webpage, found under Activities, for ongoing and updated news and information, as well check here for any updates to the Senior Timeline as we proceed through second semester and graduation! GO Falcons!
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If you have a Senior who has participated in WHS athletics - the Falcon Athletic Booster (FAB) scholarship applications are due by May 1st, 2025. We will award two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors. You can find the eligibility requirements and application through this link: FAB Scholarship
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Signs will be available for pick up on Tuesday, April 1st at the Woodinville Park & Ride between 12:00-1:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm. Proceeds support 2025 Grad Night Party.
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 form 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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Ticket Price Increase
We are also in need of volunteers for this event. If anyone is interested in helping please email the Grad Night committee at the email below.
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 form 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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WHS PTSA Grad Night wants you to join us for another shopping and styling event on 3/30. You can shop all day and/or join us for sips and snacks from 4:00-6:00 PM. It will be a great time with friends and to grab that new outfit for spring, summer or an upcoming event like graduation, mothers day or Easter. Hope to see you all there and mention the WHS Class of 2025 when shopping and 15% of your purchase will be donated to the Senior Parent Group sponsoring Grad Night.
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 form 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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2 Days left to apply for the WHS PTSA scholarships. Three scholarships of $2,000 are available for seniors who will be attending a 2 or 4 year program after graduation. The application must be completed online at https://forms.gle/AjKmiGVikijVKZhaA by March 30th, 2025.
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Please join us on April 3rd for the next PTSA General Membership meeting. Meeting will be at 7:00 PM in the WHS Library. Come and hear updates from the PTSA and school administration and elect our next year's board. You do not need to be a member to attend. |
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Congratulations to Natalie Brogan for winning one of the four Washington State PTA scholarships. There were 185 applicants and Natalie was awarded as one of the best! Congrats!!
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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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Here are important dates to remember:
- Induction Ceremony: 5/22/25
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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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Congrats to Hailey Quiggle for not only being selected to play in the 2025 Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association Senior All State Game on March 22, but also for receiving the 4A State Player of the Year Award after the game!
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Our talented Japanese class students, under the leadership of Teacher Mizue Sunahara, competed in Japan Bowl at Vancouver, WA the weekend of March 15. The Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl is the largest Japanese language and culture quiz competition outside the national competition, operated by the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO). This year was the largest competition to date, with 100 students across 36 teams, 12 schools, and two states competing for the chance to win a trip and represent the Pacific Northwest in the National Japan Bowl in Washington D.C.
Students competed at various levels and earned impressive places!
2nd Place in Level 3 category: Jerry Xu, Isaiah Wideman, Annabelle Chung
3rd Place in Level 2 category: Quinn Mizushima, Finn Hill, Tim Lopez
Everyone at JASO was delighted by the level of enthusiasm and school spirit the Woodinville students exhibited during the competition. These accomplishments are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills. Ms. Sunahara shared, "I am incredibly proud of their achievements and the honor they have brought to our school. Please join us in congratulating them for their success!"
Congratulations to these students!
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04/01: Emergency Drill
04/02: ASVAB Interpretation #2
04/03: PTSA General Membership Meeting, Library, 7p
04/04: Spring Spirit Assembly - 40-Min AM Activity Schedule #9
04/04: End of 3rd Quarter
04/07-11: Spring Break
04/07-11: National Library Week
04/14: UW Choral Festival, Meany Hall
04/14-19: FRC World Championships, Houston, TX (To Be Confirmed)
04/18: CTE Advanced Biotech Field Trip, Allen Institute
04/18: CWU World Language Day, Ellensburg
04/18: Mid-Term Progress Reports Uploaded to StudentVUE/ParentVUE
04/21: National Anthem & Moving Auditions by advanced sign up
04/21-25: National Student Leadership Week
04/21-25: Public School Volunteer Week
04/22: Activity Tuesday – 35-Min Activity Schedule #10
04/22: Activity Tuesday Grades 9-11 Class Officer Elections
04/22: Activity Tuesday - Grade 12 Senior Class Meeting (Class Photo Taken)
04/23-26: FBLA State Conference, Spokane
04/24-26: Spring Play (Week 1: 4/24-26) (Week 2: 5/1-3)
04/24-26: JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, Seattle Convention Center
04/25-26: WIAA/WMEA State Solo & Ensemble, CWU
04/25-30: International DECA Career Development Conference, Orlando, FL
04/28-05/02: Senior Survey & Scholarship Notification Week
04/28-05/02: Mental Health Week
05/01: NCAA Letter of Intent Signing
05/01: National College Decision Day - Wear Your Colors
05/01-04: Silverwood Music Festival, Cour d’Alene, ID
05/22 NHS Inductions Ceremony, WHS Main Gym, 7p (NHS Students are *REQUIRED* to be present at the NHS Induction Ceremony to receive cords (for seniors) and certificates)
06/12: Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 6:00p
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"Care - Respect - Leadership"
March 28, 2025
Volume 14, Issue 18
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
Denise Schwans, Office Manager, Ext. 7401
Andrea Baleva Main Office Secretary LTS, 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
Stephanie Hennessy, Office Support LTS, 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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