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Hale Daily Bulletin Friday, April 10th

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Sports Happenings:

(https://www.metroleaguewa.org/)

4/10      

4pm Varsity Tennis vs Garfield at Amy Yee Tennis Center

4pm JV Tennis vs Garfield at Meadowbrook Tennis Courts

7pm Varsity Baseball vs Chief Sealth at SWAC Baseball Field

4/11      

9am JV Baseball vs Garfield at Meadowbrook Playfield 1               

Students:

Friday Clubs:  Anime Club-B lunch-P2, Automotive Club-A lunch-1130, Battle of the Bands (First Friday of the Month)-A lunch-2149, Drama Club-A lunch-Black Box, French Club-A lunch-1118, IMPACT Seattle Club-A lunch-2134, Jesus Club-A lunch-2124, K-Dance Club-B lunch-1131, MSA (Muslim Student Association)-B lunch-2122, Rocket League Club-B lunch-2138

There will be no school April 13-17 due to Spring Break.

Hey Raiders, it’s officially election season. Do you want to be involved in planning events and getting your voice heard? You can run to be class or student body president, vice-president, treasurer, or secretary or class senate rep. You can also apply to be a commissioner and join the Nathan Hale leadership class. Intent to run forms were due Thursday, April 2.

Election timeline:

  • 3/26/26 – Intent to Run Forms and Commissioner Applications available
  • 4/2/26 – Intent to Run Forms, Speech, & Info Sheet and Commissioner Applications Due
  • 4/8/26 – Candidates give speeches during mentorship.
  • 4/9/26 – Election/Voting during ELA classes.
  • 4/10/26 – Results Announced at End of Day.

This Friday, April 10th, is Day of Silence, which is a national day of LGBTQ+ youth action in schools. Students take a vow of silence for the day to represent the silence that must be kept by many members of the LGBTQ+ community, and to bring awareness to the work that must still be done for inclusivity. Anyone is welcome to participate, just get a sticker from the library on Friday. More information can be found on posters around the school.

Earth Day Run (part of the Magnuson Park Racing Series) – Celebrate Earth Day with a 5k, 10k or 15k fun run at Magnuson Park on Saturday April 18. Race starts at 10 am. Afterwards, stop by the Senior Spree table and pick up some treats and drinks to support Senior Spree.  We will have a variety of baked goods for a small donation. In addition, if you would like to donate baked goods, please contact the Senior Spree Committee at nhspree@gmail.com.

2026-27 School Board Student Representative Application:  The application for the 2026-2027 School Board Student Representatives is now open! Rising 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to apply.More information about the role and application process can be found on the School Board webpage here. Applications are due by Monday, April 20th.

Dine out for Hale! On April 22nd, The Watershed Pub and Kitchen at Northgate, will donate 20% of sales to Nathan Hale baseball.  Please mention “Nathan Hale” to your server.

Support Hale Senior SPREE Graduation Party at Magnuson Café & Brewery!  Drop by the Magnuson Park Cafe & Brewery to eat or drink on Tuesdays in April (11:30 am – 9 pm) and 10% of the proceeds will go to support the Class of ’26 Graduation Party!  See you there!

Mariner’s Tickets for Sale! Raider baseball is selling tickets to the Mariners vs Red Sox game on June 19th at 7:10pm. It’s fireworks night!  Tickets are discounted and support the Raiders.  100 level seats are $50 each and 300 level seats are $20 each. Please email: Nathanhale.baseball@gmail.com, for more information.

Congratulations to our March Genre Madness winners! Seniors Noah D., Cannon D., and Hadley E. all tied for 1st place with 19 out of 20 possible points on their March Madness brackets! Make sure to come by the library before Spring break to claim your first-place prizes. And all players, remember, there is a prize just for playing, so make sure you come by the library to claim yours if you haven’t yet. Thanks for playing!

Guest Dance Pass Forms for Tolo are now available on the Main Office. This form needs to be completed by Hale host student and your non-Hale student guest then signed off by your guest’s school administrator with their business card attached. Completed forms are due in the Main Office no later than Tuesday, 4/28. All guests attending the Tolo will need a completed approved form on file in order to attend the dance.

Hello, Nurse Shelly with a Springtime reminder: please wear your helmets when riding a motorized bike or scooter. Research from UCSF reveals E-bike injuries have doubled every year since 2017, and E-scooter injuries have risen by 45%. Have a wonderful Spring Break and remember, “Safety 1st”!

SPS District Launching New Safety App and Tip Line. The SaferWatch app is a threat-reporting platform designed to empower the SPS community in safeguarding schools. It enables students, staff, and community members to report safety concerns such as suspicious behavior, threats, or indicators of violence anonymously and anytime via Mobile App, Text Message, Phone Call, Online Web Form. Instructions to set up your account are here. All high school students are highly encouraged to download the app – especially those who leave campus during the school day. This will ensure that students receive alerts when there is unsafe activity on campus. For more information, visit our SaferWatch webpage on MySPS. Please note that the new school safety tip line phone number is 206-222-HELP (4357). It is accessible by phone or text 24/7.

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! Students are being asked to show their student ID to enter the building during the school day. Please have your student ID card in your hand and visible to the camera to make entry as quick as possible!

All youth aged 18 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.

Athletics: 

Open Gyms:

Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm in the Main Gym

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Main Gym

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm in the Weight Room

Find Spring Sports Game Schedules on the Metro League website.

Click on Spring Sports and Select Sport Team

Under “Team:”  Select 2025-26 Varsity or JV or C-Team

Click on Schedule

Game Day Attendance Requirements:

  • Game day attendance sheets are located in the main office and must be turned into your coach on game day.
  • Students must attend all classes including mentorship on the day of a game, meet or competition. Teachers need to sign off that you were present.
  • If you have a doctor/dental appointment you must attach a doctor’s note verifying the appointment to the game day sheet.
  • You will not be allowed to play if you miss a class, miss a signature or do not turn this form into your coach before the game.

See the Girls Ultimate game schedule here!

See the Girls Lacrosse game schedule here!

Seniors:

If you are a 12th grade student who still needs to complete their High School and Beyond Plan, please come down to the counseling center this Friday (4/10/26) during mentorship to receive help.

Seniors – stop by the Main Office to check the spelling of your name for your diploma and the graduation program. An email went out Monday 3/30 to all seniors with info.

For seniors who are currently working on Seattle Promise, be sure to check your emails but friendly reminder:

In order to best prepare for Readiness Academy, Aurelio from Seattle Promise is hosting an info-session/workshop at the school Library on April 28th from 1:00PM-3:00PM! There will be Promise staff from North Seattle visit and this would be a great opportunity to have seniors meet their college Promise Advisors! The purpose of this session is to help students understand the next steps in their Seattle Promise journey and ensure they are prepared for Readiness Academy. Be sure to drop by and get important tasks completed before your Readiness Academy event date: 

Tasks:

  • Activating CTC Link and updating profile 
  • Placement assessment 
  • FAFSA/WASFA (checking status and correct year or submission reminder) 
  • RSVP’ing for Readiness Academy 
  • Answering questions about college classes and programs!!

Also, a friendly reminder to sign up for Readiness Academy online or in your emails. Be sure to talk to Aurelio at the attendance office on Tuesdays and Thursdays for any Promise support needed

For Seniors and Senior Families – If you or your student hasn’t ordered their cap and gown yet, now is the time to do so! We still have seniors who haven’t placed an order. Price for cap, gown, tassel and stole 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. Contact the Main Office at 206.252.3680 if you have questions about cap and gown orders.

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. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here!  Please consider making a donation. Email nhspree@gmail.com with questions.

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

The Seattle Skills Center summer application is open now for all high school students and this year’s 8th graders. These free Skills Center summer classes provide students the chance to earn a .5 CTE credit this summer and explore college and career options. Apply soon – classes fill fast. Find out more information here.

Seattle Central College Running Start is holding virtual information sessions on Thursday, April 16th, 1pm – 2pm and Saturday, April 25th, 10am – 11am.  Please sign up here.

UW Math Tutors are in the Library for drop-in math tutoring during Lunch/Mentorship on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri!! 

Contact Chereen (chkwon@seattleschools.org) if you have questions.

After school tutoring is available after school every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:40 – 5p.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 4:30-7:30p.m. (free meals/snacks for 18 and under between 5:30-6:30p.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 April SBIRT newsletter is focused on how you as parents and caregivers can help with Alcohol and underage drinking problems. The newsletter is attached, but you can also view our newsletter on our website at SBIRT Newsletters – Seattle Public Schools. You can also find more resources at this page for alcohol and substance use resources. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to Ty Davis – tldavis2@seattleschools.org

Thank you to our community for all your donations to our clothing closet. We are putting a pause on accepting clothing donations, as we are past full capacity. We are still accepting hygiene product donations (soaps, deodorant, lotions, toilet paper, Kleenex, feminine hygiene products, etc.) and NEW underwear and socks. Please reach out to Chereen with any questions (chkwon@seattleschools.org)

We are also seeking parent volunteers to help us organize and launder the clothing closet donations we have. Please reach out to Lyndsey Johnson (lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org) to inquire about volunteering.

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 at https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/free-and-reduced-price-meals/. We also have printed forms in the Main Office.

Student Store:  Mon-Fri:  TSA Café

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

Lunch:   TODAY:  Pretzel Dog w/ Tater Tots or Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

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:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    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, School Social 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:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    8:30-8:45 a.m., 3:40-4 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8:30-8:45 a.m., 1:50-2:25 p.m.

Counseling contacts:

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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