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Hale Daily Bulletin Thu. Nov 5

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Sports Happenings

Metro League Schedules

  • Fall Sports: 
  • 11/5 Varsity Volleyball vs Lindberg 5:00 pm at Foster HS
  • 11/6 Varsity Swim District Championship at Hazen Pool
  • 11/6 Football vs South Whidbey 6:00 pm at Hale
  • Winter Sports Athletes: Interested in Winter Sports?  Make sure to sign up through FinalForms.

Students

Clubs

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Thursday Clubs: Coalition of Asian & Pacific Students (CAPS)-B lunch last Thursday of the month-1102, Card Games Club-A lunch, 2139, Climate Justice Club-A lunch-2149, Comic Book Club-B lunch, 2132, Hale Weight Lifting Club-B lunch-1308, Jewish Student Union-A lunch-2106, Makerspace-A&B lunch-1137, Marine Biology-A lunch-1131, MESA Club-A&B lunch-1126, Mock Trial-A lunch-1123, Politics Unplugged-A lunch-2130, Robotics-After School-Benson Forum, Uno Club-B lunch-1122 

Nathan Hale Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Two star-crossed teenagers fall in love despite the ongoing and bloody feud between their families. Come see this classic tragedy tonight/November 5th, the 6th, and 7th at 7pm, as well as an ASL interpreted performance at 2pm on November 7th. Tickets can be bought at the door or online at nathanhaletheatre.com

Boys Soccer Captains Practice: Captain’s practice started this week and run every Wednesday at 2:45pm at JAMS

SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, November 14th, the “Seattle Black College Expo” will be at Highline College. All students are encouraged to attend as many local colleges will be there. Transportation will be provided. Please see Ms. Roberson or Ms. Mel for more information and permission slip. The bus leaves at 9am and you don’t want to miss it!

The Holiday Season is quickly approaching us! The Nathan Hale Student Support Team has several upcoming opportunities for our families and community to donate to students and families who may need a little extra joy around the holidays, including a Turkey Week Basket Food Drive and the 3rd annual Holiday Joy Extravaganza.  

Follow the link to Sign Up to Adopt a Family, donate perishable/non-perishable items, or grocery gift cards. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A4AF22A2FBC61-67202181-turkey 

Please have Turkey Week items dropped off in the Main Office by Friday, November 20th! Our team will distribute items to families prior to the Turkey Week Break.  Stay tuned for upcoming information regarding donations for the Holiday Joy. 

The library challenge continues in November! This month you can choose to read a book that includes a found family or write a shelf-talker recommending a favorite book. Stop by the library for book recommendations and to spin the prize wheel and be entered to win this month’s raffle!

Support the Girls Swim and Dive team at Magnuson Cafe & Brewery every Monday in November! A percentage of all sales on Mondays will go directly toward supporting the NHHS Girls Swim & Dive team.

Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help support our athletes. Every visit makes a difference! Thanks!

Support the Cross Country team at Magnuson Cafe & Brewery every Tuesday in November! A percentage of all sales on Mondays will go directly toward supporting the NHHS Cross Country team.

Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help support our athletes. Every visit makes a difference! Thanks!

Support Senior SPREE at Magnuson Cafe & Brewery every Wednesday in November! A percentage of all sales on Wednesdays will go directly toward supporting graduation night entertainment, activities and ticket scholarships. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help support the Class of 2027. Every visit makes a difference!

Class of 2030 / 9th Grade Elections – Class of 2030 elections are happening now!  Below is a timeline of the election:

  • Today, 11/5 – Voting during history class
  • 11/6 – Results Announced

NEW to Raider Gear!  Show your school pride and support our athletes by purchasing a Nathan Hale Ball Cap from the Raider Gear website!  The Nathan Hale Sports Boosters appreciate your support!

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

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 – 11 a.m. in the Main Gym (ends 11/8)
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Upper South Gym & Wrestling Gym(ends 11/13)
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. 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

  • Afterschool Drop-in Tutoring is now available at Meadowbrook Teen Life Center!
  • Every Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 3:45pm-5pm; and every Wednesday at 2:25-4pm
  • Volunteer with DANCE 89.5: Saturday, November 7th, DANCE 89.5 is joining in with Hopelink to help dismantle the Greenhouses to help Chinook Farms prepare for winter.  Event Time: 1 pm – 4 pm. Must be 16+ to participate in event. Sign up to volunteer!
  • Thursday, November 12, join DANCE 89.5 for a live podcast recording at ArtLove Salon and host an evening of meaningful conversation. We’re looking for student volunteers to help bring the event to life as we need some extra hands to help with registration and day of event set up. Event Time: 5:30 pm – 8 pm. This is an all ages event! Please email me directly, (migoetz@seattleschools.org)  if you are interested in participating as a volunteer.
  • Peer Tutors Needed: If you are interested in supporting your fellow classmates in Math and/or Spanish, please contact Ms. Roberson in the main office or by email at liroberson@seattleschools.org  We need YOU! Community Service Hours are available.
  • 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

  • Parent/Volunteer Help Needed! Our school social worker needs parent volunteers to pick up and drop off our weekly Friday Food Packs to Nathan Hale HS. This is only a 20-minute max commitment, ONCE A WEEK! Pick-up will be at 3841 NE 123d St Seattle 98125 and drop off at Nathan Hale HS (ONLY A 4-MIN DRIVE AWAY!).
  • If you can support us with getting our students this weekly food, please reach out to Lyndsey Johnson, school social worker, at lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org .
  • 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. 
  • NHHS Foundation Board Information Social Sunday: Nov 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Elliott Bay Brewing Company in Lake City.
  • RSVP to let us know you are coming: https://dsnp.co/vMLiXk 
  • We are expanding our NHHS Foundation Board and seeking new members to join us in advancing our mission.  Your time, talents, and voice will make a difference.  We are seeking Nathan Hale alumni, current and former parents, and community members who are passionate about supporting the educational and community priorities of Nathan Hale High School. Whether you bring professional expertise, creative talents, fundraising experience, or simply a desire to help, there is a place for you.  If you are interested in learning more and meeting current board members, please join us. We would love to meet you! Learn more about joining the Nathan Hale High School Foundation Board https://www.nathanhalehsfoundation.org/join-the-board
  • 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. 
  • School News!

Student Store

Mon–Fri – Drama

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

Lunch

  • Thurs: Crispy Shrimp Taco w/Tortillas & Chipotle Sauce/Cheese Pizza
  • Fri: Chicken Meatball Bahn Mi/Chicken & Waffles

Counselors

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

Visit the NHHS Counseling Center page

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