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Hale Daily Bulletin Monday, February 2nd

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Nathan Hale High School Daily Bulletin

Sports Happenings:

Metro League of Washington

2/2        

  • 6 p.m./7:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Foster HS at NHHS Gym

2/3        

  • 5:45 p.m./7:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Cleveland HS at Cleveland HS
  • 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Wrestling vs O’Dea HS at NHHS Gym

2/4        

  • 5:45 p.m./7:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Cleveland HS at Cleveland HS

2/6        

  • 1:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Wrestling Metros at Ingraham HS Gym
  • 4 p.m. Varsity Gymnastics Meet at Roosevelt HS Gym
  • 4 p.m. Varsity Swimming Metros at Snohomish Aquatic Center
  • 4 p.m./7 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Chief Sealth HS at Chief Sealth HS
  • 5:30 p.m./8:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Chief Sealth HS at Chief Sealth HS

2/7        

  • 7:30 a.m. Varsity Boys Wrestling Metros at Ingraham HS Gym
  • 3:30 p.m. Varsity Swimming Metros at Snohomish Aquatic Center

Students:

Monday Clubs:  African Dance Club-B lunch-PAC Foyer, Class of 2026-B lunch-2135, Horticulture Club/Farm to Fork/FCCLA-A lunch-1125, PRIDE Club-B lunch-P4, Classic Card Club-A lunch-1118, NHS (National Honor Society)-A lunch-1130, Robotics Club-afterschool-Benson Forum.

During February, Black Student Union will be providing daily Black History Facts. Claudette Colvin – was a 15-year-old girl who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white woman. Her actions came nine months before Rosa Parks more famous protest.

Student parking reminder! Students are to park only in the Student parking lot or on the street. The Staff and East parking lots are for staff and visitors only and require staff parking permits. If the Student parking lot is full you will need to find street parking. Do not park in disabled spots. We will be placing stickers on student cars that are parked in staff lots.

Attention Students! If you need a student ID, stop by the main office!

Attention all students! If you are able to speak, read, write, and listen in any languages other than English, (YOU) will have the opportunity to Receive up to 4 High School Credits and the Seal of Biliteracy in your diploma and transcript. There are fliers with QR codes on campus to register for the test. Reserve a testing spot Wednesday, February 4 at the NHHS library. And check with Profe Tobon that you have registered.

Upcoming College Tours:  

University of Puget Sound Campus Tour, Tuesday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

University of Washington (Seattle) College Tour, Wednesday, February 4 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and February 25 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Transportation provided. See Ms. Roberson to sign up.

All youth aged 10 and younger ride transit for free in the Puget Sound region. If you would like a Youth ORCA Card, please see Ms. Cunningham-Daniels in the Attendance office.

To replace a Lost Youth ORCA Card if you have a myORCA.com account:

  1. Log into your myORCA.com account.
  2. In the “My Cards” menu, click “Replace Card”, then select the card you wish to replace.

To replace a Lost Youth ORCA Card If you do not have a myORCA account:

Order a new Youth ORCA card

Apply to be the News Quiz student liaison for Nathan Hale! Are you interested in the news and current events? Do you want to increase civic engagement in your school? Do you need service hours? If any of the answers to these questions is yes, consider becoming the student liaison for the News Quiz at Nathan Hale! The News Quiz is a weekly form that is delivered to all students, testing students’ knowledge on the past week’s current affairs. It started at Garfield High School and is expanding to Hale! We need a student liaison to help coordinate with the team at Garfield and be the News Quiz’s boots on the ground at Nathan Hale. This would be a two-hour a week commitment, and you can get community service hours for it! Many tasks can be done during school, at lunch, or before and after school. You’ll need to check your email and be a good communicator. See Ms. West in the library for more information!

Seniors:

For Seniors and Senior Families – If you or your student hasn’t ordered their cap and gown yet, January is the month to do so! We still have about 90 seniors who haven’t placed an order. Price for cap, gown, tassel and stole set has gone up $5 and now costs $64.95 (before shipping/handling and tax). Go to the Seniors Cap and Gown webpage for link to the Jostens website. Please note that although Jostens/National Achiever charges for shipping and handling, the caps/gowns will be delivered to Nathan Hale and will be distributed sometime in May. If you are in need of assistance for cap & gown, the school does have a limited supply of gently-used gowns (and some caps) that are available to borrow. The student and/or family would still need to pay for a tassel, stole and possibly a cap if one is not available to borrow. There may also be scholarship assistance available for those who qualify. The deadline to request a scholarship is Friday, January 30th. Please contact Emily Wong, our Fiscal Specialist, at eywong@seattleschools.org or the Main Office at 206-252-3680 for more information.

Senior families: Buy a yearbook grad ad to celebrate your student! A senior grad ad is a wonderful way to honor your graduating senior. The ads include photos and a personal message to congratulate your student on their milestone. Ads are for sale now through Feb. 1 and will be published in the Hale yearbook in June.Senior grad ads are optional – all seniors will still be included in our portrait pages. See the yearbook webpage for pricing and details.

Senior SPREE tickets are on sale for $250!  Checks made payable to NHSPREE can be dropped off at the SPREE mailbox in the main office.  Please write your student’s name on the check.  Purchase Senior SPREE tickets online!  Please consider making a Please consider making a donation. Email nhspree@gmail.com with questions.

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is hosting a Programming Contest on February 7, 2026, open to high school students of all experience levels. The event is designed to encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity through engaging programming challenges in a supportive and educational environment. More information about the PLU Programming contest.

StemMed is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding STEM educational access for underserved communities. We are currently recruiting motivated students to apply for leadership positions. We are also excited to offer the StemMed Data Lab, a project-based workshop series including four meetings total.

Jane Addams is currently seeking high school student volunteers to help tutor students in the following subjects:  Math, Science, History, Language Arts. Tutoring sessions will take place on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. and will be supervised by a member of the Jane Addams staff. Email Miss Bland at rebland@seattleschools.org for more information. Earn Service Learning hours!

Skills Center 2026-27 Application Opening Soon! Applications for the Seattle Skills Center’s 2026-27 school year courses will be available on the Skills Center website beginning Thursday, Jan. 15.The Seattle Skills Center prepares students for college, career, and life through advanced Career and Technical Education courses.

There are a wide range of career pathways at several locations around the city like Maritime Vessel Operations, Media Arts: Creating for Social Media, Video Game Design, and Careers in Educations/Teaching Academy. Classes work best for 11th and 12th grade students. A virtual open house is in the works! Keep an eye on the Skills Center webpage for updates and details.

After school tutoring is available after school every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:40 – 5pm, and every Wednesday 2:20-4 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center!

Homework help is available at the Lake City Library! It’s free and available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 4:30-7:30 p.m. (free meals/snacks for 18 and under between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). Spanish is spoken fluently by 1 tutor on Thursday evenings and we also have 2 tutors who speak Amharic fluently who fill in on different evenings.

Parents/Families:

The Attendance Office has a dedicated phone number for you to report student attendance matters. The direct phone number is 206-252-3684. The attendance voicemail is monitored throughout the day so please leave a message if your call is not answered. You can also email halehs.attendance@seattleschools.org.

Are you or your family struggling with food insecurity or other resource needs? Please fill out a Student Support Request Form using the QR codes posted around school, or talk to Chereen or Ms. Lyndsey in Portable 4.

Students can pick up a Friday food pack from the Counseling Center every Friday after school. You do not need to be signed up!

If you think your student qualifies for Free or Reduced Meals, please complete the application ASAP. Even if you were approved last year, you must reapply every school year.  The quickest way to have your application reviewed is to apply online. We also have printed forms in the Main Office.

Student Store:  Mon-Fri:  Class of 2027 Café

Remember, the student store is always cash only and your purchase supports programs here at Hale.

Lunch:   TODAY:  Veggie Burger or Cheeseburger w/Fries or Turkey & Cheese Wrap  Tuesday:  Gullah Crab Rice or Protein Lunchbox  Wednesday:  Chef’s Choice  Thursday:  Chef’s Choice  Friday:  Chef’s Choice

Ensuring that all students become honorable, skillful, thinking, global citizens.

There are three ways to Make an Appointment with your counselor:

  1. Use the links below (use your SPS email).
  2. Use the QR code on the pink poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email).
  3. Or see Ms. Francine Cunningham in the Counseling office.

Once you make an appointment, a Request to Report (a Pass) will be sent prior to your meeting.

Counselor drop-in hours: MTThF 8:30-8:45 a.m., 3:40-4 p.m. 
Wednesday 8:30-8:45 a.m., 1:50-2:25 p.m.

Krsto Budech
(Tues/Thurs/Fri (A-Ga 9th/10th/11th, A-Gom 12th)
ksbudech@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment:  Book time to meet with Krsto Budech

Kristie Thompson, (Ge-N)
kcthompson@seattleschools.org 
Schedule an appointment:  Ms. Thompson’s calendar

Kelly Creech, (O-Z) klcreech@seattleschools.org 
Schedule an appointment:  Ms. Creech’s calendar

Francine Cunningham, Counseling Secretary
frcunningham@seattleschools.org  206-252-3694

Lyndsey Johnson, SchoolSocial Worker
lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment: Book an appointment with Lyndsey Johnson!

Free Meals for Students: You may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. In all Seattle schools, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive meals at no cost. You must reapply every year. Qualification is based on household income.  Applications have a quick turnaround time and may take as little as 3 days to process.

Students who qualify receive additional benefits including reduced fees for the following programs.

  • Event Fees
  • College in the High School tuition
  • Advanced Placement Tests
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
  • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
  • Running Start Books and fees

If accessing this bulletin through the Nathan Hale website, cut and paste the link into your browser.

 Ensuring that all students become honorable, skillful, thinking, global citizens.

There are three ways to make an appointment with your counselor:

  1. Use the links below (use your SPS email)
  2. Use the QR code on the yellow poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email)
  3. See Ms. Francine Cunningham in the Counseling Office

Once you make an appointment, a Request to Report (a Pass) will be sent prior to your meeting. Counselor drop-in hours: MTThF 8:30-8:45 a.m., 3:40-4 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30-8:45 a.m., 1:50-2:25 p.m.

Free Meals for Students: You may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. In all Seattle schools, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive meals at no cost. You must reapply every year. Qualification is based on household income.  Applications have a quick turnaround time and may take as little as 3 days to process.

Students who qualify receive additional benefits including reduced fees for the following programs.

  • Event Fees
  • College in the High School tuition
  • Advanced Placement Tests
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
  • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
  • Running Start Books and fees

If you are accessing this bulletin through the Nathan Hale website, you must cut and paste the link into your browser.

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