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Hale Daily Bulletin Tuesday, Oct 20

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Sports Happenings:

Metro League of Washington

10/20 4:30pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs Chief Sealth at JAMS Playfield 2

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

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:

Tuesday Clubs: Class of 2028-A lunch-1131, DECA-A lunch-2141, Economics Club-B lunch-2132, HOSA-A lunch-1128, Latinx Unidos-B lunch-2102, Makerspace-A&B lunch-1137, Math Club-A lunch-1113, Mock Trial-A lunch-1123, Technology Student Association (TSA)-B lunch-1205, Thrift Club-A 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

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.

ASB is looking for scare actors! Hale Hallows is on October 23rd from 6 – 9 pm and we need people to help run our haunted house. Have you ever wanted to start a career of scaring people? Now is your chance! Please fill out link to become a scare actor, Hale Hallows Scare Actors Interest Form – Fill out form

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.

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 10^th, 11^th and 12^th 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:

Purchase online or in-person $75
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.
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:

Juniors and Seniors- Dartmouth college is visiting today Monday October 19^th from 11:30 am-12:00 pm in the library. Interested students should stop by the counseling office to receive a pass to attend.

Western WA University Campus Tour, Tuesday, October 27^th. 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.

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: Baked potato bar/Pepperoni pizza/Sides: Sour cream, salsa ,wheat roll 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:

Use the links below (use your SPS email).
Use the QR code on the pink poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email).
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

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

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

Use the links below (use your SPS email)
Use the QR code on the yellow poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email)
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:

Kristie Thompson (Lower House: Grades 9 & 10): kcthompson@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment: Ms. Thompson’s calendar
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!

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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