Nathan Hale High School

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Hale Daily Bulletin Wednesday, Oct 21

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Sports Happenings:

Metro League of Washington

10/22  4:30pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs Franklin at Franklin main field

            5:30/5:30/7pm JVC/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Ballard at Ballard

             7:00pm Varsity Football vs Interlake at Interlake HS stadium                                  

10/23  4pm Varsity Girls Swimming vs Eastside Catholic at Meadowbrook pool

Students:

Wednesday Clubs: BSU– Lunch-2141, Chess Club-Lunch-2121, Fiber Arts Club-Lunch-1137, Makerspace-Lunch-1137, Native Club-Lunch-2104, Robotics-After School-Benson Forum, T-Mobile Club-2135, Thrift Club-Lunch-2122

The bowling team is having a pre-season meeting Thursday, 10/22, during the “A” lunch in Room 1115.  Anyone interested is welcome to join and learn more about their upcoming season that starts November 2nd. Grab lunch and join them.

Class of 2030 / 9th Grade Elections

Are you ready to lead your class? Are you interested in being president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, or senate representative? Run for ASB!

9th grade elections have almost begun!  Intent-to-run packets will be available to 9th graders following the 9th grade meeting on 10/21. More intent-to-run forms will be available in the main office.

Below is a timeline of the election:

  • 10/21 – 9th grade meeting, Intent to Run packets available
  • 10/23 – Q+A with Swarts during A lunch
  • 10/29 – Intent-to-run packet and personal fact sheet due in the main office by 4pm
  • 11/4 – Speeches during mentorship
  • 11/5 – Voting during history class
  • 11/6 – Results Announced

Hale Hallows (Friday 10/23)

What does this school need most? A haunted house with jump scares and a family friendly carnival with mini games, duh. Hale Hallows is this Friday, October 23rd from 6-9 pm at Nathan Hale! Join us for a night of mini games, scares and more!

Tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets will be run “Bite of Hale Style” where people can buy a certain number of games. 5 games/snacks is $5. Haunted house tickets are sold separately and will be $5.

Do you like free clothes? Looking for a last minute Halloween costume? The Nathan Hale Thrift Club is hosting a free fall and Halloween clothing swap after school on Friday, October 23rd. Bring in clothing or costume donations to Ms. Volkman’s room any day before the swap or drop off clothes at the event. And remember—you don’t need to donate clothes to take home free items. Stop by and give something a new home. 

Come Support Nathan Hale Cross Country and enjoy Panda Express at 12513 Lake City Way from 9:30 am – 10 pm on Wednesday October 28. 20% will go to support the Nathan Hale Cross Country team. Order online at PandaExpress.com for pickup or in-person using code 3866782, or by showing this flyer on your phone. HALE YEAH.

Love to ski/board? Want to ski/board with your friends at Nathan Hale HS? Sign up now for skiing or boarding with Ski Mohan on Friday nights in January-February: https://www.skimohan.com/school-programs/meadowbrook-snowsports

BloodDrive with BloodworksNW (10/30)

Bleh! I want you to donate blood! Join us for our Fall Blood Drive all day on 10/30.  We welcome donations from community members as well. 16/17 year olds can pick up a permission slip in the main office and will receive a permission slip digitally after signing up! Book an appointment to donate.

Play the library’s October challenge to earn great prizes!

It’s not too late to start the library’s October challenge and earn a spin of the prize wheel and an entry to the grand prize drawing! You can choose to read a mystery, thriller, or horror book OR write a two-sentence scary story and add it to our story wall. Either option will fulfill the October challenge and earn you a spin of the prize wheel and a raffle ticket. See Ms. West in the library for more information or check out the challenge tracker.

Student ID cards from picture day last week can be picked up in the Main Office during passing periods, lunch, or before or after school. 

Host family application to host a Japanese student:  Naha HS students are planning to come to Nathan Hale HS from 2/28 to 3/12/2027.  If you are interested in hosting a Japanese student, please pick up an application in the main office or come to my classroom 2107 to get a printed application form to apply. 

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. Please drive safely in the student parking lot and around the school.

ASB activity stickers are now available! Bring your student ID to the main office before school, during lunch, passing period, or after school.

Name change form for yearbook now live. Have you recently transitioned? Do you use a different name than the one that appears for you in The Source? Submit a yearbook name change form to request that we publish a different name for you in this year’s yearbook. See the NHHS yearbook webpage to access the form. Submit by November 9.

Students can sign up to go shopping in the Clothing Closet by submitting this form: Clothing Closet Visit Sign-Up Form – Fill out form. Ms. Chereen will take students as a group during Mentorships on Wednesdays, or privately at another time. For any questions/concerns: chkwon@seattleschools.org

Athletics: 

Open Gyms:

Sundays from 7:00am-11:00am in the Main Gym (ends 11/8)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 4:00-6:00pm in the Upper South Gym & Wrestling Gym(ends 11/13)

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30am-7:30am in the Weight Room (ends 11/12)

PE Waivers are now available in the Main Office. PE Waivers are available for all 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who have completed the fall season in a school sponsored sport. Make sure the PE Waiver is signed by both your coach and parent/guardian and turn it into the Main Office.

Save the date for the Fall Sports Dessert on Tuesday, Nov 10 at 7pm in the Commons!

Did you know all students participating in sports and clubs are required to pay a $75 fee for an ASB Activity Sticker/Card? Athletes participating in fall sports are putting themselves at risk of being held out of team competitions after 9/11/2026 without an ASB Activity Sticker/Card. In addition, students will receive discounted tickets to Nathan Hale school sponsored events: dances, theatre performances, and sporting events. There are 3 ways to pay the ASB Activity Fee:

  1. Purchase online or in-person $75
  2. Qualifying Free/Reduced lunch students can have the $75 ASB Activity Card fee waived if you qualify and are approved.  Families need to submit a free/reduced lunch application to the Seattle Schools District. Apply here.
  3. Students with financial need who do not qualify for Free/Reduced lunch can apply for a 50% Dumlao Scholarship.  Students must pre-pay $37.50 for an ASB Activity Sticker/Card fee before applying for the Dumlao Scholarship. Please pick up an application and pay your reduced-fee ASB Activity Sticker/Card fee with Ms. Wong in the Fiscal Office (window) before school after 8:30a.m., at lunch, or after school.

Game Day Attendance Sheets are required for all student athletes to compete on game day! Pick up a pink game day attendance sheet in the main office and have every teacher sign off showing you attended class. You must attend every class on game day, including mentorship/advisory, to be eligible to compete.

Free sports physicals at the Teen Health Center located in our building. Don’t wait until the last minute! You cannot participate in sports without an approved sports physical on file. Sports physicals are good for two years. Stop by or call them at 206-302-1840.

Seniors:

Senior SPREE tickets for $200. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Graduation Night event full of entertainment, activities and great food! 

The Seattle Promise application is open! A dream turns into an application, which turns into a first day on campus, a community of people cheering you on, a college degree, a transfer to a four-year university, and the start of a career. Seniors, this could be you! Applications are open now through February 12: Apply here.

Seniors: Submit your yearbook senior portraits and baby photos. The yearbook portal is now open for seniors to submit a senior portrait and baby photo. Submitting is free and optional. If you choose not to submit a portrait, we will use your student ID photo in the yearbook. The deadline to submit is Dec. 1. See the NHHS yearbook webpage for more info.

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Western WA University Campus Tour, Tuesday, October 27th. Transportation and Lunch provided. Email Amy at Irma.molieri@seattle.gov or See Ms. Roberson to register.

College & Career Development at the Lake City Library. Every Wednesday from 5:15pm-7:45pm. It’s free! One-on-one guidance from 10+ volunteer professionals across every field. No appointment necessary, just bring your questions.

Parents/Families:

School Nurse: If your student has a Life-Threatening Health Condition and requires a rescue medication, please return the necessary paperwork this week.  If you would like to have a back up dose of medication kept in the Health Room, please drop it off with Nurse Shelly.  All paperwork and medications must be completed and submitted, or your student will be at risk of exclusion from school.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Shelly.

Love to ski/board? Want to ski/board with your friends at Nathan Hale HS? Sign up now for skiing or boarding with Ski Mohan on Friday nights in January-February: https://www.skimohan.com/school-programs/meadowbrook-snowsports

Senior SPREE tickets for $200. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Graduation Night event full of entertainment, activities and great food! 

Free and Reduced Meals Application: You may qualify for Free and Reduced Meals benefits. Although meals will be free for all students in school year 26-27, submitting a Free and Reduced Meal application benefits students with ASB Activity Fee waived, reduced cost AP exams, yearbooks, dances, performances, and other school activities. You must reapply every year. We encourage families to complete one online here.  If you need a paper copy, it is available in the main office. 

Student Store: Mon–Wed Mocktrial; Thur-Fri Class of 2027

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

Lunch:  

TODAY:  Wednesday: Meatball sub/Cheese pizza/Sides: Garlic roasted broccoli   Thursday: Beef Barbacoa/Chicken Empanada/Sides: Spanish rice & beans Friday: Fish & chips/Pretzel dog/ Sides: Fries

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. Stop 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
Lower House: Grades 9 & 10)
(Tues/Thurs/Fri)
ksbudech@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment:  Book time to meet with Krsto Budech

Kelly Creech
(Upper House: Grades 11 & 12)
klcreech@seattleschools.org 
Schedule an appointment:  Ms. Creech’s calendar

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. Stop 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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Daily Bulletin: Previous Day

October 21, 2026

Sports Happening

Schedules on Metro League

  • 10/21: 4:30 p.m.  Varsity BX Ultimate v Lakeside at Hamlin Park
  • 10/22: 4:30 p.m.  Varsity Girls Soccer vs Franklin at Franklin main field
    • 5:30/5:30/7 p.m.  JVC/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Ballard at Ballard
    • 7:00 p.m.  Varsity Football vs Interlake at Interlake HS stadium
  • 10/23: 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Swimming vs Eastside Catholic at Meadowbrook pool

Students

Clubs:

  • BSU- Lunch-2141
  • Chess Club-Lunch-2121
  • Fiber Arts Club-Lunch-1137
  • Makerspace-Lunch-1137
  • Native Club-Lunch-2104
  • Robotics-After School-Benson Forum
  • T-Mobile Club-2135
  • Thrift Club-Lunch-2122

View All NHHS Clubs

The bowling team is having a pre-season meeting Thursday, 10/22, during the “A” lunch in Room 1115. Anyone interested is welcome to join and learn more about their upcoming season that starts November 2nd. Grab lunch and join them.

Class of 2030 / 9th Grade Elections

Are you ready to lead your class? Are you interested in being president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, or senate representative? Run for ASB!

9th grade elections have almost begun! Intent-to-run packets will be available to 9th graders following the 9th grade meeting on 10/21. More intent-to-run forms will be available in the main office.

Below is a timeline of the election:

  • 10/21 9th grade meeting, Intent to Run packets available
  • 10/23 Q+A with Swarts during A lunch
  • 10/29 Intent-to-run packet and personal fact sheet due in the main office by 4pm
  • 11/4 Speeches during mentorship
  • 11/5 Voting during history class
  • 11/6 Results Announced

Hale Hallows (Friday 10/23)

What does this school need most? A haunted house with jump scares and a family friendly carnival with mini games, duh. Hale Hallows is this Friday, October 23rd from 6-9 pm at Nathan Hale! Join us for a night of mini games, scares and more!

Tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets will be run “Bite of Hale Style” where people can buy a certain number of games. 5 games/snacks is $5. Haunted house tickets are sold separately and will be $5.

Do you like free clothes? Looking for a last minute Halloween costume? The Nathan Hale Thrift Club is hosting a free fall and Halloween clothing swap after school on Friday, October 23rd. Bring in clothing or costume donations to Ms. Volkman’s room any day before the swap or drop off clothes at the event. And remember—you don’t need to donate clothes to take home free items. Stop by and give something a new home.

Come Support Nathan Hale Cross Country and enjoy Panda Express at 12513 Lake City Way from 9:30 am – 10 pm on Wednesday October 28. 20% will go to support the Nathan Hale Cross Country team. Order online at PandaExpress.com for pickup or in-person using code 3866782, or by showing the following info on your phone. HALE YEAH.

Love to ski/board? Want to ski/board with your friends at Nathan Hale HS? Sign up now for skiing or boarding with Ski Mohan on Friday nights in January-February.

BloodDrive with BloodworksNW (10/30)

Bleh! I want you to donate blood! Join us for our Fall Blood Drive all day on 10/30. We welcome donations from community members as well. 16/17 year olds can pick up a permission slip in the main office and will receive a permission slip digitally after signing up! Book an appointment to donate.

Play the library’s October challenge to earn great prizes! It’s not too late to start the library’s October challenge and earn a spin of the prize wheel and an entry to the grand prize drawing! You can choose to read a mystery, thriller, or horror book OR write a two-sentence scary story and add it to our story wall. Either option will fulfill the October challenge and earn you a spin of the prize wheel and a raffle ticket. See Ms. West in the library for more information or check out the challenge tracker.

Student ID cards from picture day last week can be picked up in the Main Office during passing periods, lunch, or before or after school.

Host family application to host a Japanese student: Naha HS students are planning to come to Nathan Hale HS from 2/28 to 3/12/2027. If you are interested in hosting a Japanese student, please pick up an application in the main office or come to my classroom 2107 to get a printed application form to apply.

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. Please drive safely in the student parking lot and around the school.

ASB activity stickers are now available! Bring your student ID to the main office before school, during lunch, passing period, or after school.

Name change form for yearbook now live. Have you recently transitioned? Do you use a different name than the one that appears for you in The Source? Submit a yearbook name change form to request that we publish a different name for you in this year’s yearbook. See the NHHS yearbook webpage to access the form. Submit by November 9.

Students can sign up to go shopping in the Clothing Closet by submitting this form: Clothing Closet Visit Sign-Up Form – Fill out form. Ms. Chereen will take students as a group during Mentorships on Wednesdays, or privately at another time. For any questions/concerns: chkwon@seattleschools.org


Athletics

Open Gyms:

  • Sundays from 7:00am-11:00am in the Main Gym (ends 11/8)
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 4:00-6:00pm in the Upper South Gym & Wrestling Gym (ends 11/13)
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30am-7:30am in the Weight Room (ends 11/12)

PE Waivers are now available in the Main Office. PE Waivers are available for all 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who have completed the fall season in a school sponsored sport. Make sure the PE Waiver is signed by both your coach and parent/guardian and turn it into the Main Office.

Save the date for the Fall Sports Dessert on Tuesday, Nov 10 at 7pm in the Commons!

ASB Activity Sticker/Card. Did you know all students participating in sports and clubs are required to pay a $75 fee for an ASB Activity Sticker/Card? Athletes participating in fall sports are putting themselves at risk of being held out of team competitions after 9/11/2026 without an ASB Activity Sticker/Card. In addition, students will receive discounted tickets to Nathan Hale school sponsored events: dances, theatre performances, and sporting events. There are 3 ways to pay the ASB Activity Fee:

  1. Purchase online or in-person $75.
  2. Qualifying Free/Reduced lunch students can have the $75 ASB Activity Card fee waived if you qualify and are approved. Families need to submit a free/reduced lunch application to the Seattle Schools District. Apply today.
  3. Students with financial need who do not qualify for Free/Reduced lunch can apply for a 50% Dumlao Scholarship. Students must pre-pay $37.50 for an ASB Activity Sticker/Card fee before applying for the Dumlao Scholarship. Please pick up an application and pay your reduced-fee ASB Activity Sticker/Card fee with Ms. Wong in the Fiscal Office (window) before school after 8:30a.m., at lunch, or after school.

Game Day Attendance Sheets are required for all student athletes to compete on game day! Pick up a pink game day attendance sheet in the main office and have every teacher sign off showing you attended class. You must attend every class on game day, including mentorship/advisory, to be eligible to compete.

Free sports physicals at the Teen Health Center located in our building. Don’t wait until the last minute! You cannot participate in sports without an approved sports physical on file. Sports physicals are good for two years. Stop by or call them at 206-302-1840.

Seniors

Senior SPREE tickets for $200. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Graduation Night event full of entertainment, activities and great food!

The Seattle Promise application is open! A dream turns into an application, which turns into a first day on campus, a community of people cheering you on, a college degree, a transfer to a four-year university, and the start of a career. Seniors, this could be you! Applications are open now through February 12: Apply here.

Seniors: Submit your yearbook senior portraits and baby photos. The yearbook portal is now open for seniors to submit a senior portrait and baby photo. Submitting is free and optional. If you choose not to submit a portrait, we will use your student ID photo in the yearbook. The deadline to submit is Dec. 1. See the NHHS yearbook webpage for more info.

Volunteer & Learning Opportunities

Western WA University Campus Tour, Tuesday, October 27. Transportation and Lunch provided. Email Amy at Irma.molieri@seattle.gov or See Ms. Roberson to register.

College & Career Development at the Lake City Library. Every Wednesday from 5:15pm-7:45pm. It’s free! One-on-one guidance from 10+ volunteer professionals across every field. No appointment necessary, just bring your questions.

Parents & Families

School Nurse: If your student has a Life-Threatening Health Condition and requires a rescue medication, please return the necessary paperwork this week. If you would like to have a back up dose of medication kept in the Health Room, please drop it off with Nurse Shelly. All paperwork and medications must be completed and submitted, or your student will be at risk of exclusion from school. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Shelly.

Love to ski/board? Want to ski/board with your friends at Nathan Hale HS? Sign up now for skiing or boarding with Ski Mohan on Friday nights in January-February.

Senior SPREE tickets for $200. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Graduation Night event full of entertainment, activities and great food!

Free and Reduced Meals Application: You may qualify for Free and Reduced Meals benefits. Although meals will be free for all students in school year 26-27, submitting a Free and Reduced Meal application benefits students with ASB Activity Fee waived, reduced cost AP exams, yearbooks, dances, performances, and other school activities. You must reapply every year. We encourage families to complete one online here. If you need a paper copy, it is available in the main office.

Student Store — Mon-Wed Mocktrial; Thur-Fri Class of 2027. Remember, the student store is always cash only and your purchase supports programs here at Hale.

Counselors

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