Many thanks to our Falcon Families for attending Open House & Curriculum Night last evening, Thursday, September 11 and for your support of PTSA's Pass the Hat fundraiser! Thanks are also extended to our fabulous WHS PTSA for the treats and for organizing Pass the Hat! GO Falcons! |
NHS students' first introduction meeting takes place Wednesday, September 17 from 2-2:20pm. Freshman will meet in the library, while sophomores, juniors and seniors will meet in the theater. If students are unable to attend, please email NHS advisors, Ms. Lundberg ( hlundberg@nsd.org) & Ms. Tang ( mtang@nsd.org). |
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Since 2024, state law requires that school districts release the directory information of high school students and their parents/guardians directly to OSPI, which will disburse the info to participating colleges/universities in Washington. Parents/guardians must have the ability to request their directory information be withheld. Please review this guidance for high schools that explains the mandate and provides template messaging. The District will input parent responses into Synergy, but questions from families may come to the school. The District will communicate this requirement to families beginning September 15.
Jennifer Piplic
Assistant Director of Communications
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WHS Test Day is Tuesday, October 7th, 2024
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Registration for SAT School Day (12th grade) 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 $65.00. Students are to register for their home school exam dates only (do not register to attend another schools exam date).
- Limited spaces available. Registration will close when spaces are filled or September 19th, whichever comes first. 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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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 7th 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.
Registration is not required for juniors. The exam fee is $20.00 and has been populated to all junior accounts and is due September 12.
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Attention seniors: Please confirm the name you would like printed on your diploma and in the Commencement program.
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Step 1 - Please log in using your NSD school email and open the email sent to you to verify your First, Middle, and Last Name we have listed for you in our student information system.
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Step 2 – AFTER viewing the email, go to the link Class of 2026 Senior Name Verification to verify your name(s), Legal or Preferred, if applicable, to be printed on your diploma and in the Commencement program. The link is also on the WHS Class of 2026 webpage.
Please see a copy of your transcript for reference in your StudentVUE under "Documents".
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Porter, WHS Counseling Office Manager, at rporter2@nsd.org.
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Hello Falcons!
Counselors have been hard at work processing schedule change requests. While we’re doing our best to accommodate as many as possible, not all changes can be made due to limited course availability and scheduling constraints.
The schedule change window will close on Tuesday, and at that point, student schedules will be finalized for the semester. After that, counselors will begin shifting their focus from schedule changes to supporting our seniors as they plan for life after graduation.
As the school year gets underway—with classes, clubs, sports, and other activities—many students are beginning to settle into routines and set priorities. This is a great time to check in with your student about how things are going: their classes, homework, and overall start to the year.
We encourage you to regularly sit down with your student, have them open their StudentVUE account, review their grades together, and set goals for the weeks ahead.
If your student needs extra support, here are some helpful ways to guide them:
- Encourage them to briefly stay after class to ask for help or schedule a time to meet with their teacher.
- Help them draft an email to their teacher with questions or to request a meeting.
- Suggest they connect with their counselor to talk through strategies for communicating with teachers or staying on track.
Seniors:
College application season can feel overwhelming and time-consuming—but you don’t have to do it alone! We’re here to support you.
This fall, join us for College Apps & Snacks—a relaxed, drop-in space where you can work on your applications and essays, ask counselors questions, and enjoy some dorm-style snacks while you’re at it.
For more details, check out the info at this link. More College application resources:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) is scheduled to open in October. All students applying to college will need to complete the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 school year.
WHS Counseling website: The WHS Counseling website has a plethora of resources ranging from College and Career Readiness links and videos, and High School and Beyond details, and Mental Health resources! Check it out: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling
We’re so excited to have students back on campus and have especially enjoyed getting to know our underclassmen who are new to the building. We hope your student is off to a great start this year—please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to support them!
WHS Counseling Team
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Tang, Sarah Cue
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The 2025-26 WHS grading policy is returning to the pre-COVID 100-point scale without a grading floor. We remain committed to teaching our students how to develop responsibility and accountability and furthering the education of every student. |
Homecoming 2025
WHS Commons
Saturday, October 18, 8-11p
Woodinville High School ASB is excited to announce the Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 8-11p at the WHS Commons! Theme and further details will be forthcoming.
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NSD REQUIRED FORMS
The forms must be signed off prior to receiving access to ParentVUE/StudentVUE where schedules, grades, attendance, etc. are located.
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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.
Retake day is Thursday, October 16 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 $70.
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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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.
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 (available after August 25).
- Other services such as health insurance.
- Contact Nurse Christie Callahan or Jennifer Gardner for more information.
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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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In line with NSD Board Policy and Procedure 3245, Woodinville High School will be implementing a limited student device policy during the school day for the 25-26 school year. If students choose to bring their devices to school, students will be expected to store their cell phones upon entering their classrooms in a designated place such as a hanging pocket holder or phone box during class time. This will be determined by the teacher, but all classrooms will have a designated storage space. Students will not be allowed to store their phones in their backpacks or elsewhere on their person. Students will also leave their phones in the classroom if they go to the restroom or take a hall pass elsewhere.
Mobile devices other than cell phones (smart watches, portable gaming devices, etc.) should be in airplane mode or off during instructional time. Teachers may require students to power off or store away any of these additional devices at any time (such as storing smart watches during assessments, for example). Ear buds should be put away and not worn at any time during instruction.
Per the policy, students will also be required to use their district-issued chromebooks for instructional purposes.
During passing periods, lunch, options, before and after school, students may use their devices as long as they are using them within the bounds of the NSD code of conduct.
Thank you for supporting all of our Falcons to be fully focused and engaged in their learning.
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As we start the 2025-2026 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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We are not able to provide bus passes at this time. Load counts on buses can not be assessed until all eligible riders have had the opportunity to ride their bus. Student enrollment has increased which puts school buses at or close to capacity. Therefore, Bus Passes will not be approved for the first month and a half of school until we are able to properly assess available seats. |
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Beginning Monday, September 15, students must have a valid WHS 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 supservisor. 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 15 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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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. |
PURSUANT TO RESALE TAX RULES, YEARBOOKS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE 2025 – 2026 SCHOOL YEAR.
- Yearbooks can be purchased during the above sales window online through Touchbase or at the Cashier's Office before school, during options, lunch, or after school.
- 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!
- 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.
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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-2025-26
Class of 2026 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 16 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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First semester class fees will populate in student TouchBase accounts on Wednesday, September 17 and are due by Friday, September 26. See the TouchBase information below for payment methods.
TOUCHBASE: Access to Make Online Payments, View Account Balance & Payment History
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/TouchBase”. 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.
Need a TouchBase username & password?
Parents/Guardians in need of their assigned TouchBase username and password should come to the WHS Attendance Office or email whsattendance at nsd.org. We are unable to provide the information over the phone.
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Attendance Procedures at WHS
Students are expected to attend all assigned classes each day in person. It is important that you email the attendance office whenever your student will be absent from school. The attendance phone line is monitored and messages are checked regularly. However, due to the busy nature of the attendance office, email is preferred and will be processed faster than a voicemail. You can report your students' absences by:
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ParentVUE: Submitting attendance requests through ParentVue is the FASTEST way for the Attendance Office to see and process requests, you may only request full day absences NOT Late arrivals or Early dismissals.
- By sending an email from the parent's/guardian's email account to the whsattendance@nsd.org
- By a phone call to the Attendance Office 425-408-7410 (voicemail available 24 hours a day)
- By provide a written note signed by a parent/guardian for student to bring to the attendance office.
If your student is not feeling well during class time, they are to go directly to the nurse's office and can be excused directly through the nurse.
Prearranged Absences
When known in advance that a student will be absent for 5 or more days, the absence should be prearranged. Parents and guardians are asked to keep in mind that an absence from school, even though work is made up, is not advisable unless absolutely necessary and may result in a lowered grade. Instruction may not be repeated and could adversely affect a student's final grade. The parents or guardians need to fill out the Prearrange absences form in 2 weeks advance of the absence and turn in to the Attendance Office.
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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How to Excuse an Absence
Because of the importance of student attendance, Woodinville High School will send out two attendance notifications each day, the morning notification is based on attendance data that is pulled soon after school starts, at the high school level it takes the full day to process attendance requests for 1600+ students as a result, many parents are sent morning notifications for absences they have already requested to be excused, if you have already submitted an attendance request please disregard the morning notification. Due to the number of attendance requests received each day, PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE REQUEST PER ABSENCE. If your student is going to be absent, please email to attendance office prior to the absence or no later than 48 hours after the absence occurs.
Locker Assignments
Students who fully intend to use a locker may sign up for one on a first-come, first-served basis at Falcon Days or during the first few weeks of school. Due to the limited number of lockers, students must share a locker with at least one, but no more than two, other students.
Locker assignments are coordinated through the Attendance Office. Contact Julie Leong at whsattendance@nsd.org if you should have any questions.
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The Woodinville High Staff Appreciation Committee is putting together our first Staff Appreciation event of the school year and we need your help! We will be hosting a tailgate lunch for our fantastic WHS staff on Friday, September 26. All items should be dropped off at WHS before 10 am. We will put any items that need to be returned (crock pots, dishes, etc.) outside of the office around 2:30. Please label anything you would like returned with your name. If you have any questions about this event, please email Amy Flinn (akmflinn@outlook.com) or Terri Kashi (terri@thekashis.com). Thanks so much for your support!
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WHS PTSA General Membership Meeting (everyone welcome)
Oct 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM@ Woodinville High School Library
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Please support PTSA by donating and joining today. The suggested amount is $100 per family, but anything will help us eet our fundraising goal!
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As part of our vocational training class, special education students help run a school-based food pantry that provides both hands-on life skills and critical resources for families in need.
Why This Matters
💚 For Our Students:
- FSA students (those needing lifelong supports) learn math, problem-solving, and workforce skills by stocking shelves, bagging groceries, filling orders, and tracking inventory.
- Mid-Level students (those needing specialized support) practice budgeting, cooking, and independent living skills through real-world food pantry operations.
💚 For Our Community:
- We provide weekly bags of food and toiletries for families experiencing food insecurity.
- We stock snack and lunch items to discreetly support students who may be embarrassed to seek help.
- Our pantry is open to all district families, not just WHS students.
How You Can Help
We’re seeking support from our Falcon Families to keep our pantry stocked and our program thriving.
✅ Donate Non-Perishable Food & Toiletries – Drop-off donations at WHS Office anytime.
✅ Contribute Monetary Donations – Purchased via link below!
✅ Shop Our Amazon Wish List – Purchase items that ship straight to us via link below. Easy as it gets!
🦅Thank you for supporting WHS PTSA and the WHS Food Bank where Falcon Families lift each other up.💚
— The WHS PTSA & WHS Food Bank Team
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Please click this LINK for bus information 2025-26. Bus stop information is now available.
Please click HERE for Daily Bus Passes and Activity Bus Passes routes and information!
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08/01: Fee Waiver Consent Form available
09/03-20: Yearbook Sales (Last Chance 12/1-12/19)
09/15: Parking Hangers required to park on campus
09/17: Class Fees posted to TouchBase accounts
09/17: Drama Boosters Welcome Back Potluck
10/04: Pink Out Football @ Skyline. 7pm
10/07: PSAT Exam at WHS (11th)
10/07: SAT Exam at WHS (12th) (during the school day)
10/13-17: Homecoming Spirit Week
10/15: NSD REQUIRED FORMS SIGN OFF IN PARENTVUE & STUDENTVUE DUE
10/16: Picture Retakes
10/16: Senior Yearbook Photos Due
10/17: Homecoming Assembly
10/17: Homecoming Game vs. Skyline Spartans, Pop Keeney, 7pm
10/21: Senior Class Meeting @ Activity Tuesday
10/22-24 & 27: Senior Week - CO2025 Cap, Gown & Announcement sales with Jostens
10/2-25: Fall Play
10/30: Fall Music Concert
10/31: End of First Quarter
05/16: Senior Prom, Seattle Aquarium, 8-11p
06/12: Class of 2026 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11a
06/15: Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney, 1p
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"Care - Respect - Leadership"
September 12, 2025
Volume 15, Issue 3
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
Need Tech Support?
Mikaela Michalsen, School Technology Specialist, Ext. 7561 (whstech@nsd.org)
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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