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Hale Daily Bulletin Friday, September 4

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Sports Happenings:

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

9/4         7:00pm Varsity Football vs Lakeside at NEAC

9/5 10am JV Girls Soccer vs Ingraham at NWAC Stadium Field

Students:

Clubs: Club information coming soon!

Nathan Hale Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz are still looking for new musicians.  Audition information can be found on the Nathan Hale Music website – https://www.nathanhalemusic.com/auditions

Attendance:  Students arriving late to school should go directly to class, except for those who have an excused absence. If your absence is excused, you will need to have a written note from a parent or drs office. If you are 18 and have an excused absence, you may sign yourself in and out of school, by filling out a self-sign-in/out form, located in the Attendance office.

Students must show their student ID to enter the building. If you missed getting a new ID on Raider Day, please use your student ID from last year until picture retake day on October 15th. If you need a temporary student ID, come to the main office.

BACK TO SCHOOL JAM tomorrow at Garfield High School from 11am – 3pm. Free backpacks with school supplies, food, music, and lots of activities for the entire community.

Last chance to get the lowest price on your yearbook! Order by Sunday, Sept. 6, for the best price of the year. Books right now are $55, or $50 with purchase of ASB activity card. See the NHHS yearbook webpage for more info and SchoolPay link.

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.

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.

Performing Arts Kick-off Potluck – Thursday, Sept. 10th! We will be holding our performing arts kick off on Thursday, Sept. 10th at in the Commons.  This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet and mingle with other performing arts members and to learn about what we have planned for the upcoming school year!  Eating and mingling will start at 6 PM, info session will start at 6:30. 

Sign up for Hale’s fall play: William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet! Audition and tech sign-ups for the fall play are open! To sign up, check the bulletin board outside of the blackbox (across from the student store) or check nathanhaletheatre.com for more info. Auditions will take place on 9/15 after school and callbacks are after school on 9/16. Tech sign-ups close 9/18. 

Please return old laptops! If you still have a laptop you used for summer school, or you forgot to return your laptop at the end of last year, please return those devices to the library or tech center as soon as possible. You can exchange them for an updated device if you need one. Laptops and chargers that are not returned are marked lost and fines are placed on your account. Please avoid fines by returning your old tech!

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 will not be allowed to participate 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 get a FREE ASB Card if you qualify and are approved.  Families need to submit a free/reduced lunch application to the Seattle Schools District.  When families apply for free/reduced lunch by 9/11/2026, students athletes may continue to play. 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.

Please visit the Counseling Office website for information about schedule change requests.

Athletics: 

If you are looking to play a sport this fall and are interested in girls slowpitch softball, please find Mr. Levy in room 2105. No prior experience needed.

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, in order to be eligible to compete.

Tonight is our first home football game! Please review the SPS Athletic Event Entry & Conduct Expectations.

Bag & Entry Guidelines 

  • No Student Bags: Students are strictly prohibited from bringing bags into any sporting event. NO BACKPACKS 
  • Bag Policy & Searches: All other attendees are strongly encouraged to leave personal bags at home. Any bag brought to a school-sponsored event is subject to search upon entry.
  • No Re-Entry: Once you leave the facility, re-entry is not permitted.
  • Personal Belongings: SPS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Outside Food & Beverage  

  • General Spectators: If concessions are not scheduled for your game; Only factory-sealed food and beverages are permitted if concessions are not  
  • Students: No outside food or drinks are allowed. 

Sportsmanship & Spectator Expectations: To ensure a safe, welcoming, and competitive environment for everyone, all spectators are expected to uphold the high standard of sportsmanship. 

  • Rules & Governance: All standard school rules and WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association) regulations apply at all athletic and activity events.
  • Positive Sportsmanship: Focus on positive cheers that celebrate our students. Refrain from negative comments directed toward opposing teams, coaches, or referees.
  • Staff Directions: Comply promptly with all requests from stadium and school personnel, including spreading out to prevent overcrowding when asked. 
  • Facility Respect: Clean up your seating area and dispose of trash before leaving.

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:

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Parents/Families:

Free and Reduced Meals Application:  Although meals will be free for all students in school year 26-27, submitting a free and reduced-price meal application benefits students with reduced costs AP exams, yearbooks, dances, performances, and other school activities.  We encourage families to complete one online here.  If you need a paper copy, it is available in the main office. 

Student Store: 

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

Lunch:   TODAY:  Buffalo Chicken Wings w/Mac & Cheese or P&J SandwichSports Happenings:

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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