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Hale Daily Bulletin Wednesday, January 14th

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Nathan Hale High School Daily Bulletin

Sports Happenings:

Metro League of Washington

1/14      

  • 3:15 p.m. Varsity Bowling vs Roosevelt HS at West Seattle Bowl
  • 5:45 p.m./7:30 p.m. JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Ingraham HS at NHHS

1/16      

  • 7 p.m. Varsity Gymnastics Meet at West Seattle Gym

1/17      

  • 9:45 a.m./12:15 p.m. Varsity Flag Football vs Ballard/Franklin at SWAC Field 3/1
  • 3:15 p.m./5 p.m. JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Lakeside HS at Lakeside HS
  • 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs Rainier Beach HS at Rainier Beach HS      

Students:

Wednesday Clubs:  Amnesty International-2122, Chess Club-2121, Clash Royale Club-1127, Fiber Arts Club-Makerspace, HOSA-A lunch-1128, Mock Trial-afterschool-1120, NAHA Club-2107, Native Club-2104, Robotics Club-afterschool-Benson Forum, Trading Card Game Club-1120

Attention Winter Sports Athletes! Winter Sports Photo Day will be Thursday, January 15, right after school in the gym. Talk to your coach for more information.

It’s not too late to play Winter Library Bingo! Winter Bingo ends on Friday, January 23 so you still have two weeks to play along! Stop by the library to turn in your card and spin Ms. West’s prize wheel. Prizes include mugs with your choice of hot cocoa or apple cider, candy canes, Dick’s Drive-In gift cards and more! One bingo line earns you one spin of the wheel, two bingos earn two spins, and a completed bingo card earns three spins of the prize wheel plus entry into the grand prize drawing for a $25 gift card to Third Place Books!

The second annual Winter Special is Friday 1/23, 7-8 p.m., in the PAC. Do you have a talent you want to share with the world? Sign-up to participate in the Winter Special. Ticket information will become available closer to the event.

Are you planning on taking a guest to the Winter Ball? If so, you must complete a Guest Pass contract. They are available now in the main office. Stop by and pick one up if you plan on taking a guest who does not attend Nathan Hale to the Winter Ball. Turn them into the main office by Tuesday, 1/27.

Did you know Winter ball is January 30th from 8-10:30 p.m. at the Mountaineers in Magnuson Park? Buy a ticket now and enjoy a night in winter wonderland! Ticket sales start backup on January 12 through the 16 and are 15 dollars with ASB and 17 dollars without ASB. Be quick because prices will increase and there are only 300 tickets available! Chaperones needed! If you are interested in chaperoning, email classof2027nhhs@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Are you interested in earning PE credit for swimming or learning to swim? Whether you are already a strong swimmer or can’t stay afloat yet, you can learn skills to stay safe, improve your technique or fitness and have fun in the pool, the lake, or the sound all summer long!  Talk to your counselor about signing up for swimming during 1st period, second semester with Mr. Renes at Meadowbrook Pool.

Seniors:

For Seniors and Senior Families – If you or your student hasn’t ordered their cap and gown yet, January is the month to do so! We still have about 90 seniors who haven’t placed an order. Price for cap, gown, tassel and stole set has gone up $5 and now 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. There may also be scholarship assistance available for those who qualify. The deadline to request a scholarship is Friday, January 30th. Please contact Emily Wong, our Fiscal Specialist, at eywong@seattleschools.org or the Main Office at 206-252-3680 for more information.

Senior families: Buy a yearbook grad ad to celebrate your student! A senior grad ad is a wonderful way to honor your graduating senior. The ads include photos and a personal message to congratulate your student on their milestone. Ads are for sale now through Feb. 1 and will be published in the Hale yearbook in June.Senior grad ads are optional – all seniors will still be included in our portrait pages. See the yearbook webpage for pricing and details.

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!  Please consider making a donation. Email nhspree@gmail.com with questions.

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Skills Center 2026-27 Application Opening Soon! Applications for the Seattle Skills Center’s 2026-27 school year courses will be available on the Skills Center website beginning Thursday, Jan. 15.The Seattle Skills Center prepares students for college, career, and life through advanced Career and Technical Education courses.

There are a wide range of career pathways at several locations around the city like Maritime Vessel Operations, Media Arts: Creating for Social Media, Video Game Design, and Careers in Educations/Teaching Academy. Classes work best for 11th and 12th grade students. A virtual open house is in the works! Keep an eye on the Skills Center webpage for updates and details.

After school tutoring is available after school every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:40 – 5 p.m., and every Wednesday 2:20-4 p.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 4:30-7:30 p.m. (free meals/snacks for 18 and under between 5:30-6:30 p.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 Attendance Office has a dedicated phone number for you to report student attendance matters. The direct phone number is 206-252-3684. The attendance voicemail is monitored throughout the day so please leave a message if your call is not answered. You can also email halehs.attendance@seattleschools.org.

Our photography class is looking for camera donations! Do you have a digital SLR camera or a digital “point and shoot” camera that has the ability to change aperture? Camera must have a batter and it’s battery charger. Cameras can be dropped off at the main office, with a note for Room 1205 (the Photography classroom). Thank you!

The Nathan Hale High School Foundation Annual Campaign has begun! Each fall, we reach out to our community with an opportunity to support our school by making a donation to the Nathan Hale High School Foundation. These contributions ensure that our programs not only endure, but flourish. To see the difference your gifts make, visit What We Fund on the Foundation website. This year, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar by generous long-time NHHSF supporters. Every contribution matters—and we hope you will join us. To donate to the Nathan Hale High School Foundation Annual Campaign.

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. We also have printed forms in the Main Office.

Student Store:  Mon-Fri:  Flag Football Café

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

Lunch:   Today:  Chicken Burrito or Bean & Cheese Burrito  Thursday:  Pasta w/ Meat Sauce or Wowbutter 

Friday:  Chicken Wings w/ Fries or Plant-Based Bulgogi w/ Fried Rice

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: MTThF 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, SchoolSocial 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: MTThF 8:30-8:45 a.m., 3:40-4 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30-8:45 a.m., 1:50-2:25 p.m.

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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