Beloved Families, 

We are getting a last blast of warm summer-like temperatures, though the early mornings and evenings feel like Autumn has arrived. Excellent weather for our Homecoming week ahead. Today our staff had valuable time to collaborate and work together on curriculum and grading practices as well as complete various district trainings. Many thanks to the NHCO for the staff lunch and to the families who contributed salads, cookies and helped set up. We appreciate you!

Tomorrow, we close out our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and I share my appreciation to our educators in building quality learning that is centered on the cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This October, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Heritage month, dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and diverse identities/sexualities history as well as the history of LGBTQ+ rights. During this time, revolutionary icons, events and contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community are recognized and celebrated. Please be on the lookout for learning experiences centered on the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the history of the United States. In this Friday message, you will see a lot of information coming from your associated student body.  

Homecoming Week!

Homecoming week is next week! The Homecoming game against West Seattle High School is Friday, October 21st at 4:30pm. Ticket prices are free for students with ID card and ASB sticker, $4 with just Hale ID card (no ASB sticker), and $6 for everyone else.

Our Homecoming Dance is also on Friday, October 21st! In the Commons. Remember that nobody needs a date to attend the Homecoming Dance. The dance is not a formal event as many students come straight from the game. Grab your friends and come and have a great time. Prices: ASB $10, without ASB $12 and $15 at the door. Time for the dance is 8:00 – 10:30pm.

Our Homecoming assembly is during the day on Friday, the 21st as well so we will observe a different schedule that day. Go to the Calendar event for Special Schedule: Homecoming Day to see the bell times.

Part of the festivities of Homecoming Week are the Spirit Days leading up to the assembly. This year they will feature the following Spirit Days:

Monday – Pajama Day 

Tuesday –Soccer Moms vs. BBQ dads  

Wednesday – Decades Day 

• Grade 9 – 50’s
• Grade 10 – 60’s
• Grade 11 – 70’s
• Grade 12 – 80’s

Thursday – Adam Sandler Day 

Friday – Class Colors Day

• Grade 9 – Red
• Grade 10 – White
• Grade 11 – Blue
• Grade 12 – Toga!

Homecoming Dance Volunteers

We still need parent volunteers to help with our Homecoming Dance next Friday, October 21st. Please consider joining us for this fun event! Email nathanhale2023@gmail.com to find out more about what’s involved and to sign up for volunteering at the dance. The Class of 2023, the sponsors of this dance, will be so grateful!

To volunteer in any Seattle Public School, the district has an application process including a background check.

• New volunteers (who have never volunteered with a Seattle Public school previously), please follow instructions
• Returning volunteers (who have previously completed the volunteer process), please follow instructions

Once cleared to volunteer, please make sure to sign-in at the Main Office before heading to your volunteer location in the building. If you have questions about the volunteer process, please email Rae Keyes at rkkeyes@seattleschools.org in the Main Office.

Club Fair 

Our annual Club Fair is on Wednesday, October 19th during Mentorship class. Encourage your student to find a club or two and connect with other students. Students that can connect at school tend to stay the course and graduate. Ask your student which clubs they were interested in at the fair and which clubs they might attend. Students can find the rooms and days clubs meet in the Daily Bulletin (posted each day on the Nathan Hale website) and in the Main Office.

Fall Music Concert

Check out the Music Department’s Fall Concert this coming Thursday, October 20th at 7:00pm in the Commons. Hear some great tunes performed by the Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, Concert Choir, and Concert Orchestra that will get you in the mood for the Fall. Admission is free.

For Seniors – College Application Help

Starting Wednesday, October 19th, the counselors will be available during Mentorship in the Hale library to support students with their college applications.

Freshman Elections 

Freshman Elections are coming up. Encourage your student to run for office. There is a meeting during Mentorship on Wednesday, October 26th for students interested in finding out more about running. Intent to Run forms are available in the Main Office. They are due on Monday, October 31st.

Photo Retake Day, Thursday, October 27th

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph makeup and retake photos on Thursday, October 27th. This will be the last opportunity to take a school photo and have an updated school ID this school year so please do not miss this date! Here is information about ordering:

• Preorder photos for the October 27th makeup/retake day on the Yuen Lui Studio Portrait Order website (select the October 2022 gallery; this is for families who have not placed a picture order for this school year)
• View and order photos that were taken during the September 6th Raider Day and September 22nd Makeup Day on the Yuen Lui Studio Portrait Order website (select the September 2022 gallery and enter your student’s school ID number — if you don’t know your student’s school ID number, please contact schoolsupport@yuenluischools.com and we will send you a direct link)
• Students who missed the September Raider Day and Makeup Day should plan on getting a photo taken on October 27th as this will be the last opportunity to take photos this school year.
• Students who purchased photos can return their photos in exchange for a retake at no charge

Hale Hollows is coming!

Come get spooky with us at Hale Hollows! This classic Halloween Haunted House will happen in the evenings on Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th. It will have a tamer early show for young ones with a bit spookier version for the more adventuresome crowd. Specific times and details will be published soon!

Enjoy the weekend! And Go Mariners!

With love,

William Jackson, Ed.D. (he, him)
Principal
Nathan Hale High School