June 5 Family Message

Happy Friday,

The morning started out with a sweet surprise from the JAMS PTSA. NH Staff enjoyed sweet treats and donuts filled with the best chocolate and fillings from Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen & Bakery off 15th. The kind and thoughtful gesture was exactly what staff needed this week. Being in community, a strong pathway for students and families, is a BIG priority.

The Spring Sports Dessert night on Tuesday was heartfelt as two of our long-standing coaches are hanging it up and retiring at the end of this school year. Both Coach Comiskey, NH Fast Pitch coach, and Coach Bosley, NH Baseball coach, will be dearly missed. They have created something special here at Hale. Two big shoes that will now need to be filled.

Wednesday, we held our New Family Night for incoming 9th graders. It was well attended and nice to welcome and meet new students and families into our Nathan Hale school community and share dinner together. Thank you to NHCO for bringing the pasta dinner for all to share.

Senior Check-out

Seniors started their final steps towards graduation with the senior checkout process kicking off on Tuesday. Seniors should be checking their school email for information regarding end of the year academic tasks and graduation details. NHHS Graduation is on Wednesday, June 10th. We look forward to this special day where our Class of 2026 honorable, skillful, thinking, global students earn their high school diploma for meeting the SPS 24 credit graduation requirements.

Last Music Concert – Friday Night!

Final music concert for the year is tonight! Come join the Hale music department and hear the beautiful sounds of Concert Choir, Concert Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Symphonic Band. The free concert starts at 7:00 p.m. in our PAC.

Yearbook Distribution

The Yearbook class rolled out the 2025-26 yearbook on Thursday to seniors. Students in grades 9-11 who pre-ordered a book will pick it up on Monday in the AC during these times:

• 4th period – Juniors only. Last names A-D: 1pm. Last names E-L: 1:10pm. Last names M-R: 1:20pm. Last names S-Z: 1:30pm.
• 5th period – Sophomores only. Last names A-D: 2pm. Last names E-J: 2:10pm. Last names K-P: 2:20pm. Last names R-Z: 2:30pm.
• 6th period – Freshmen only. Last names A-D: 2:50pm. Last names E-K: 3pm. Last names L-R: 3:10pm. Last names S-Z: 3:20pm.
• Seniors who purchased a book but have not yet picked it up: Come to the AC any time 4th-6th periods on Monday.
• If you still need to buy a book: Visit SchoolPay or talk with Ms. Wong in the Fiscal Office.

Senior Breakfast Tickets & Permission Slip

NH Seniors, if you have purchased a senior breakfast ticket, but have not yet turned in your PERMISSION SLIP, please come to the Main Office to get one. If you’re 18, you can sign it yourself! Signed permission slips can be turned into Ms. Witt or the Main Office by end of day Monday. If you have not turned in a permission slip, you will not be allowed to attend. If you have not purchased a ticket yet, sales close tonight on SchoolPay at 9:00pm. Don’t sleep on it—the system will close on the dot!

Finals for Grades 9-11

Fourth Quarter Finals start next week on Friday. Please see the schedule on our website and help make sure your students are prepared for their finals. I highly encourage students to utilize the tutorial time for support. Studying this weekend can help decrease student anxiousness and help them be prepared.

Athletics

If your student plans to participate in NH athletics next year, spring grades count. We strongly encourage you to select that sport now in Final Forms. Click on the blue box, “Click to Switch to 2026-27 Registration.” This will ensure that you are in the loop for communications from the team and the Athletic Department. I highly encourage parents and guardians to ensure that your students’ sports physicals are current and/or not about to expire. Schedule your appointments now so your student is ready to participate in Fall Sports. If you need support or have questions regarding NH athletics please do not hesitate to contact our athletic director, Darby Haskins or athletic secretary, Courtney Clark. 

Athletic uniforms/equipment: These should have been turned in at the end of the season to coaches. Unreturned items will result in fines for your student. Turn in PE Waivers for spring sports to the main office.

Do not forget – BUY MARINERS TICKETS and support NH Baseball with Hale Night at the Mariners. I look forward to seeing students, staff, and families at the ballfield in community. Tickets can be ordered and paid for here: Hale Night Ticket Sale. Reach out with questions to nathanhale.baseball@gmail.com.

Request for Volunteers – Graduation Reception

NHCO needs volunteers to help with the 2026 Graduation Reception next Wednesday, 6/10. If students want to volunteer, they will get service hours. For example, we need the following:

4 people for set-up at 6:30 p.m.
3 people to serve cake, punch,etc. at 7:30 p.m.
5 people for clean-up which starts at 9:30 p.m.
17 dozen NUT FREE cookies

Please consider contributing your time or cookies to make the 2026 Graduation wonderful!   Signup is below. Thank you so much!!  Questions? Contact Sarah Heath at nhcoconnections@gmail.com or 206-285-8482.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA5AB2FABFFC70-64267414-graduation#/

SPS Year-end Device Return

Student laptop return at the end of the school year will happen as follows: 

• Seniors will return laptops and chargers during senior check out week, June 2-8.  
• Students in grades 9-11 will return their laptops and chargers in their Mentorship class during finals on Friday, 6/12, Monday, 6/15, and Tuesday, 6/16.  
• The last day to return laptops in Mentorship is Wednesday, 6/17.  
• Students who will not be on campus after 6/11 will need to return their laptops and chargers to the library before leaving for the summer.   
• Fines for unreturned items include: $350 for laptops, $48 for laptop charger, $50 for WiFi hotspot. 

The district has stated that devices and accessories that are not returned will result in a fine according to district policy (2022SP).

Final Countdown

• Senior Checkout runs through Monday, June 8. All graduation requirements must be met to get graduation tickets. Seniors can get up to 6 tickets after turning in their completed Senior Check-out form.
• NH Music Concert is tonight, Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m.
• Senior Ice Cream Social is on Monday, June 8, at 3 p.m.
• Senior Breakfast is on Tuesday, June 9, at Dahl Field.
• NH Graduation is on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m.
• NH Finals will be on Friday, June 12 (1 & 4), 15 (2 & 5), and 16 (3 & 6). We will observe different bell schedules these 3 days. Check the website calendar for bell schedule.
• NH Performing Arts Awards is on Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m.
• SPS Last day of School is Wednesday, June 17 (1 HR early release). We will follow a different schedule this day due to the 1-hour early release. Check the website calendar for schedule.
• SPS Summer Break is June 18 – September 1. Raider Day is on Tuesday, September 1. This is when students take photos for the yearbook and ID card, get their laptops, get their schedule, get lockers (for 9th graders only), can purchase Raider Gear, yearbook, activity card.
• SPS first day of school is on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

In close, have a great weekend. Study up and see you all for another busy week in the schools.

In Partnership,

Ms. Jolene Grimes
Proud Principal