Beloved Families,

It has been such a great Homecoming week! Having spirit days and lunchtime competitions brought back the normalcy we all are excited to have again in our community. Another highlight of the week has been our club fair held during Mentorship on Wednesday. Students packed the Commons and signed up for clubs that they will join this school year. Athletics were also represented. These two highlights represent our focus on building community and creating a warm, welcoming environment for our students.

Items for All Grades

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 online photo order webpage (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 online photo order webpage (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

Free Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum

Saturday, October 22nd, 8AM – 4PM, Tukwila Community Center. There will be workshops, hoops, food and prizes. This free community program provides legal education for middle school to high school students along with their parents/guardians. Questions? Email youthandlawforum@gmail.com. Register for the Free Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth Forum

Climate Survey

Next Tuesday and Wednesday all students will be taking the Climate Survey in their 4th period class. The Climate Survey gathers information from students that helps us gain a deeper understanding of our student’s experience of school climate, connections, and support. The results of the Climate Survey are used to help meet the goal of the Continuous School Improvement Plan to create a safe and welcoming environment for students. The survey will be Tuesday, October 24th  and continue on Wednesday for students who need to complete it. We want students to take the survey seriously and reflect honestly. The student information gathered from the survey is confidential and those who have opted out are not able to access the survey. More information about the Climate Survey can be found on the Seattle Public Schools website

Hale Hollows

Hale Hollows will not happen this year due to unforeseen circumstances. 

For Seniors

Revised Graduation Date

NHHS Class of 2023 will graduate on Raider Field, Tuesday, June 27th at 5PM. Please note this is the SPS revised date for graduation and is a change from previous communications.

Planning to attend Washington State University?

If so, the 2022-23 Regents Scholars Program is open for nominations! Last chance to let your counselor know if WSU is your first choice!   Contact your counselor ASAP. 

For Seniors and Juniors

College Fairs

There are two college fairs happening the beginning of November:

• National College Fair at the Seattle Convention Center 705 Pike Street, Seattle 98101, November 4, 9am-12pm and November 5, 12-4pm, register for the National College Fair
• 5th Annual Black College Expo – Free, at Renton High School, 400 South 2nd Street, Renton 98057, November 5th, 10am-4pm, register for the 5th Annual Black College Expo

AP Test Registration Deadline

Seattle Public School (SPS) students who wish to take AP exams at their high school must register to take the exam(s) by the district-wide AP Registration & Fees Payment Deadline of November 4, 2022. The fee for AP Exams this year is $107 per exam. Students eligible for free and reduced lunch must pay a $10 deposit to secure their exam order by this registration deadline. Payments (either $107 or $10 per exam) are made for each exam on SchoolPay on the family SOURCE account.

In addition, the College Board assesses a cancellation fee for any exams that are not taken in May. For that reason, students who are unable to take the AP exam(s) after their exam has been ordered for any reason are eligible for a partial refund of $67 per exam of their $107 exam fee. Students eligible for a fee reduction would forfeit their $10 deposit to offset this cancellation fee. Please contact Ms. Greene, msgreene@seattleschools.org  with any questions on AP exam registration.

For Ninth Grade

Elections

There is still time to turn Intent to Run forms in for the Class of 2026 elections. 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.

Have a great weekend and enjoy what should be some fresh air brought by the rain.

With love,

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