Please note that we are operating on the following bell schedules:
Mon, June 2: 7-Period Schedule #2
Wed, June 4: ERW Block 2/4/6 Schedule #3
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Senior Class Meeting (REQUIRED), Main Gym, 8:20 a.m.
Activities on Friday, June 6 begin with a required Senior Class Meeting at 8:45 a.m. in the WHS Theater where further Thursday, June 12 Commencement participation information will be shared.
All seniors are to attend the Senior Class Meeting:
- Alphabetical seat assignments will be made available (in preparation for the MANDATORY Rehearsal on Monday, June 9, 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the WHS Theatre).
- Bus assignments for June 12 transportation from WHS to Pop Keeney will be posted.
- Seniors are reminded to review the Grad Guide (forthcoming May 16, 2025) and to keep up-to-date on the Senior Timeline!
Moving Up will follow the Senior Class Meeting, WHS Main Gym
- The Senior Class Meeting will be followed by the Moving Up Assembly at 9:10 a.m. in the Main Gym.
- This is a special time to honor our seniors and receive parting words of wisdom from a WHS faculty member in the WHS Main Gym.
- Seniors will line up to move through the Good-Bye Tunnel to Senior Breakfast in the Commons upon conclusion of Moving Up.
Senior Breakfast will follow Moving Up, WHS Commons
Seniors travel from the Senior Class Meeting/Moving Up in the Main Gym via the Good-Bye Tunnel to Senior Breakfast that will take place in the Commons from 10:20-11:50 a.m.
- Seniors ONLY attend Senior Breakfast
- Sales end Friday, May 30! See below for details.
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Sale Dates
Senior Breakfast Sales End TODAY - Fri, May 30.
How to Purchase
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Online: Senior student's ticket for breakfast can be purchased online through Touchbase using parent's NSD login.
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In-Person: Students Senior Breadkfast Ticket can be purchased in-person at the WHS Cashier's office or Main office.
- Purchase before school (7:50-8:20a), during Options, lunches, and after school (3:20-3:50p)
- Debit/credit - $2.95 processing fee
- Cash or check payable to WHS - No processing fee
Important Reminders:
- Fines MUST be paid or cleared to purchase tickets.
- Student must be in good standing regarding attendance and behavior.
- Students in need of financial assistance should contact their counselor. Funding sources are available to provide help.
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Please continue to check the WHS Class of 2025 website for updates!
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Hi Falcons!
There are less than 15 days left in the school year! Time is flying by. Please be sure to check in with your teachers and catch up on any missing work before the end of the semester. While summer is around the corner, now is the time to "lock in" and finish strong!
Seniors: Graduation is coming! It may feel stressful now but there is no giving up! You’ve got this!
Juniors:
Counselors enjoyed meeting with the Junior class on Tuesday, May 27th in the theatre to discuss Postsecondary planning for life after high school. The presentation reviewed topics such as finding 'best fit' opportunities, starting the college search, the college application process, scholarship options, financial aid, and steps to take over the summer so that the fall application process feels manageable. We love meeting with our Juniors to provide a soft welcome to their senior year!
Students please don’t forget you are welcome to 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 and a different time, feel free to schedule a time to meet here: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling
WHS Counseling Team
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, and My Tang
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As the school year wraps up, students and families may face challenges during the shift into summer. To support your community, we’ve created a Transition into Summer Kit—a ready-to-use resource designed to guide families through a healthy, intentional transition. Families can access the following worksheets:
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Summer Tips for Families: To aid the transition into summer.
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Summer Intention Setting: A guided activity to help families foster purpose and joy.
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Healthy Summer Habits: Tips on screen time, stress, and routine to encourage balance.
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How to Find a therapist: A guide to accessing support through the summer months.
As the school year winds down, many families breathe a collective sigh of relief. The pressure of schedules, assignments, and daily routines begins to ease. However, the transition into summer can also bring its own set of emotional and mental health challenges. Shifts in routine, less structure, and increased family time (or lack of connection, depending on circumstances) can affect everyone's well-being in different ways.
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Here are some therapist-approved tips to help students and families prioritize mental health during the summer months:
1. Keep a Healthy Routine (Without Over-Scheduling)
Having some predictable structure can be very grounding—especially for teens. Try to maintain consistent wake-up times, meal routines, and bedtimes. A loose daily plan that includes physical and social activities, as well as relaxation, can prevent the feeling of aimlessness that sometimes contributes to low mood or anxiety.
2. Prioritize Sleep
Sleep schedules often get disrupted over summer break. However, sleep remains critical for mental and emotional regulation at every age. Aim for 8–10 hours of sleep for teens. Create tech-free wind-down time in the evenings an hour before bedtime.
3. Build in Meaningful Screen Breaks
With more free time, screen usage tends to spike—sometimes at the expense of real-world connection and mental health. Encourage “tech-free” blocks during the day, especially in the morning and before bed. Use this time to engage in offline activities like reading, board games, or going for a walk together.
5. Get Outside—Daily if Possible
Nature has a powerful impact on mental health. Even short walks, outdoor play, or sitting in a green space can reduce stress and improve mood. Make it a family/individual priority to spend some time outside every day—even if it’s just for 15 minutes.
6. Make Time for Connection
For some students, school is their main source of social contact. Families can help by encouraging social interactions through in person ‘hang outs’, camps, or community events. At the same time, build in regular family connection time—meals together, movie nights, or even shared chores can foster closeness.
8. Support Transitions and Emotions
Some students may be feeling anxious about upcoming changes—like starting a new school, moving, or just transitioning grades. Validate those feelings. Offer space to talk about worries and remind them that it’s okay not to have all the answers. Change often brings discomfort, and that discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrong—it just means something new is happening.
9. Don’t Be Afraid to Seek Support
Just because its summer doesn’t mean mental health concerns go on vacation. If your child or teen is showing signs of depression, anxiety, or emotional distress—such as persistent irritability, withdrawal, changes in sleep or appetite, or talk of self-harm—reach out to a mental health professional. Early support can make a significant difference.
Caresolace.com
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In Crisis?
· Teen Link: 206-461-4922, 6:00-10:00 pm nightly, or text Teen Link: 866-833-6546, 6pm-9:30pm
· The Crisis Text Line can be reached via SMS 24/7— simply text “HEAL” to 741-741 · 988
A Final Thought:
Summer is a unique opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and reset. By weaving in simple mental health practices, families can help teens build emotional resilience—not just for the summer, but for life. The most important is to create a sense of safety, acceptance, and support within the home. That’s where well-being begins.
— Maria F. Wickersham, MA, LMFT
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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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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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Last week, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction informed Northshore that the requested waiver for two inclement weather days was approved.
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Northshore's updated last day of school for K-11th grade students is Friday, June 20, which will be a partial day. (WHS will operate on Last Student Day Schedule #28.)
- Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 will be full days of school.
- As a reminder, June 19 is a holiday (Juneteenth), and schools are closed.
Because Northshore schools were closed for weather-related issues for a number of days this winter, we have not met our state-required instructional hours. This means that instructional hours will need to be made up on two Wednesdays that were previously scheduled to be Early Release Wednesdays: April 30 and May 7. These two days – April 30 and May 7 – are now full days of school.
Revised one-page family calendars are posted to the district website. These updated calendars are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Hindi, Chinese - simplified, and Chinese - traditional.
(NSD Connections Newsletter 4/14/25)
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The Northshore School District is happy to announce the 2025-26 school calendar is available here! |
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Northshore School District
May 5, 2025
Dear Northshore Families and Staff:
We recognize that summer can be a challenging time for our families who need additional support for their Northshore students. Our community has come together to support Northshore students with two important programs: Community-Supported Summer Food Program and Northshore Schools Foundation’s Backpacks for Kids.
Participate in the Programs
In response, multiple community organizations and volunteers have come together to ensure that no Northshore student goes hungry during the summer months and everyone who needs a new backpack to start the 2025-26 school year gets one. For the food program, non-perishable items will be delivered to the homes of families that enroll in the community-supported program every two weeks. For Backpacks for Kids, the backpacks and supplies will be distributed to families through their student’s school in late summer.
If you are interested in receiving meal support or a backpack and school supplies, please enroll by completing this form.
Your submission is confidential and will only be shared with Northshore staff that are coordinating the program, district-approved volunteers supporting the food distribution, and the Northshore Schools Foundation. The food program will include deliveries from late June through August.
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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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June 5th is our last meeting of the school year. Come and hear updates from school administration, PTSA budget for the 2025/2026 school year and much more. You do not need to be a member to attend. |
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The Staff Appreciation Committee is hosting a Luau lunch for our wonderful WHS staff on Friday, June 13th. We are looking for volunteers who would like to provide some Luau fixings for our last lunch of the year.
Please drop off lunch items by 10 am. You or your student can bring items to the office or staff room (located by the student store). We will take any items that need to be returned (crock pots, dishes, etc.) outside the office around 2 pm. Please label any dishes you will be picking up with your name.
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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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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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Congratulations to Taytem Miller and Ahrin Choi from the WHS Visual Art Department! Both students’ artwork were selected winners in the Youth Pollinator Art Contest hosted by the Woodinville Garden Club. Taytem and Ahrin’s artwork will be exhibited at 21 Acres in Downtown Woodinville starting this Saturday the 31st. A special event is planned to bring together youth artists, community members, and local organizations to celebrate the amazing artwork focused on Happy Habitats: Local Pollinators and Plants. Way to go Falcons! |
Senul Wickramaratna won 3rd place in the Individual Division of the Science Communication track of the Washington Tracking Network Youth Science Contest with his virtual poster titled Lead Exposure: Unseen Risks for Growing Minds, which can be found on the Washington State Department of Health website. Congratulations Senul! |
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06/02: Senior Devices & Accessories Due
06/02: BACE Exam
06/03: Activity Block 1/3/5/7 Schedule #32 (Last Block 1/3/5/7 of school year)
06/03: Medical Professions Academy Graduation, WHS Theatre, 6p
06/04: ERW Block 2/4/6 Schedule #3 (Last Block 2/4/6 of school year)
06/05: Beach Day/Lip Dub/Yearbooks Schedule #15
06/05: Senior Textbooks Due
06/05: PTSA General Membership Meeting, Library, 7p
06/06: Senior Class Meeting-REQUIRED
06/06: Moving Up Assembly
06/09: Thespian Induction & Awards
06/10: Seniors End of Reporting Period 2024-25
06/10: Underclassmen Textbooks Due
06/11: ERW 7-Period Schedule #5
06/11: Senior Post-Secondary Confirmations & Individual Make-up Workday
06/12: Commencement Day Schedule #18 (Dismissal at 11:00a)
06/13-15: Men’s Basketball Tournament, WHS Gyms and Foyer
06/15: Father’s Day
06/18: NOT an ERW – 7-Period Bell Schedule #2
06/19: Juneteenth Holiday
06/20: Last Student Day 2024-25/ Underclassmen End of Reporting Period
06/20: Last Student Day Bell Schedule #28 (2.5 Hour Day, Dismissal at 10:50a – Breakfast & Lunch not served)
06/21-24: Football Camp @ CWU
06/26: Class of 2025 Diploma Packet Pick Up Event, Main Office Loop, 11a-1p
06/27-30: Men’s Basketball CWU Camp @ CWU
06/29-07/02: FBLA Nationals, Anaheim, CA
07/28-07/30: Girls Flag Football Youth Camp, 9-12pm, WHS Turf Fields
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"Care - Respect - Leadership"
May 23, 2025
Volume 14, Issue 23
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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