October- Fall Festivities Ahead
2026-27
Lake Stevens High School
2908 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, Wa 98258
(425) 335 -1515
Office Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm
Fall into The Viking Way!
Viking Families,
October is here, bringing crisp mornings, changing leaves, and one of our favorite traditions -Homecoming. This year, we celebrate another chapter in the 117-year story of Viking pride while creating new memories and traditions for today’s students. Homecoming is a great reminder that being part of a school community is about more than what happens in the classroom; it’s about connection, belonging, and the experiences we share together. We hope you’ll be able to join us for the game and our student's for the first dance of the year - two great opportunities for students to connect, make memories, and celebrate being a Viking.
Our 4A Spotlight this month is Academics, and that makes October a great time to pause and reinforce the routines that help students learn at high levels. Being here matters. Students benefit from the instruction, discussion, collaboration, and relationships that happen throughout the school day. While we understand that illness and extenuating circumstances sometimes require students to be away, we are continuing to focus on improving on-time arrival, reducing single-period absences, and strengthening overall attendance.
You may notice some of these efforts happening at the start of the school day. This month, we are conducting an Attendance Blitz, where staff are intentionally welcoming students as they arrive and checking in with students who are late. The goal is simple: to reinforce that every minute of learning matters and that being on time helps students - and their classmates - make the most of the instructional experience. We appreciate families partnering with us in making regular, on-time attendance a priority.
As always, our October newsletter includes important information, upcoming events, resources, and opportunities for students and families. Please take a few minutes to look through it and stay connected to what is happening at LSHS.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us in creating a school where every Viking is known, challenged, and supported to learn at high levels. I’m looking forward to all that October will bring - more learning, more connection, and plenty of Viking pride.
Go Vikings!
- 10.9: Class of 2027 - Senior Class picture @ 1 pm at the LSHS Stadium
- 10.12 -10.16: Homecoming Spirit Week
- 10.13: Beyond High School Night 5:30pm - 8:30pm @ LSHS
- 10.16: Homecoming Game vs Mariner HS @ 7pm
- 10.17: Homecoming Dance 8pm @ LSHS
- 10.21: PSAT test @ LSHS PAC
- 10.26: Picture Retakes during lunches
- 10.27: LSHS Choir Fall Informance 6:30pm @ LSHS PAC
- 10.29: Class of 2027 - Senior Student Meeting (Jostens) 2:15pm - 2:45pm at LSHS
- 10.29: Class of 2027 - Senior Parent Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSHS Academic Recognition
LSHS is built on the 4 A’s—Activities, Arts, Athletics, and, most importantly, Academics. We take pride in celebrating our students’ successes, and when it comes to academics, two key ways we recognize achievement are through our Semester Awards Nights and the Student of the Month program.
This brief video highlights the expectations and qualities we look for when honoring students with these recognitions.
Yekebir Bekele
Saahith Vangala
Joshua Wilde
10.1 AP Exams Sign ups begin. Exam sign up deadline 11.6.
10.5 Sno-Isle Representatives in Career Center at Lunch
10.6 EvCC College in the High School applications open - registration opens Nov 10
10.12-16 RSEVF Meetings for current Running Start students
10.13 Beyond High School Night (5:30-8pm - LSHS)
10.16 UW College in the High School (UW Psychology, UW College/Comp, Med Sci) deadline
10.19 Credit Retrieval (priority for Seniors) begins
10.20-23 Senior Grad Reviews begin
10.21 PSAT (deadline to sign up is 10/2)
10.23 Sno-Isle Presentation (VH113) - stop by the counseling center or Student Union to sign up prior to this date
10.29 RAP Open House 5:30 to 7pm (on MPHS campus)
11.6 World Lang Competency Exam deadline to sign up (Exam on 11.19)
11.7 Sno-Isle Open House 10am-1pm (Sno-Isle campus)
11.9 Sno-Isle and RAP Applications Open - Sno-Isle at 12pm and RAP at 11am
120 Students Supported by the LSHS ML Program
Lake Stevens High School proudly serves over 120 multilingual learners (ML) by supporting English language acquisition in their selected classes. Rather than pulling students out of class to receive support, ML specialists and paraeducators “push in” to collaborate with teachers and help students understand assignments. Several of our teachers are trained in GLAD strategies, which help all students learn vocabulary and concepts more effectively. Our ML specialists also put out a weekly 2-minute podcast sharing instructional strategies and student voices within our district.
If you are an AP student and plan to take one or more exams please click this link and follow the directions.
Need further information or support?
Contact Juli Keith - julikeith@lkstevens.wednet.edu or at 425-335-1571
There are two major steps required to sign up for College in the High School Credit (CiHS): the first is to apply to college and the second is to register for classes/credits. Most of our CiHS classes are through EvCC, but there are few with UW, Edmonds CC, and Eastern. If your student is taking classes where the college credit is offered through more than one school they will need to complete both steps for each school.
For more information and to access a list of courses please visit our LSHS Advanced Course Offerings website.
Everett Community College Deadlines
October 6th - Applications Open: First Day to Apply to EvCC (New CiHS students only)
November 10th - Registration Opens: First Day to sign up for Classes
January 8th - Application Deadline: Last Day to Apply to EvCC (Winter Classes)
January 15th - Registration Closes: Last Day to Sign Up for Classes (Winter)
April 16th - Registration Closes: Last Day to Sign Up for Classes (Spring)
University of Washington Deadlines
September 16th - Application/Registration Window Opens
October 16th - Applications/Registration Closes
Application and Registration deadlines vary by class. Contact your teacher for specific information.
Application and Registration deadlines vary by class. Contact your teacher for questions, your student will have the opportunity to register in class.
Are you a Student Athlete and interested in College Athletics? If so, you need to create a NCAA Eligibility Account.
Click here to learn more about and/or start the process:
Also, see your School Counselor if you are interested or have any questions.
The FAFSA helps colleges determine how much financial aid you may be eligible to receive. It is for families of all income levels! Completing the FAFSA can help you:
- Qualify for federal and state financial aid
- Be considered for college scholarships and grants
- See what extra financial aid your family may be eligible for
- Give colleges the information they need to build your financial aid package
Even if you don't think you'll qualify, complete it! Apply early because some state and college-based financial aid has limited funding or priority deadlines. Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to get started today!
Need help with FAFSA? Stop by at our High School and Beyond Night on October 13th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Visit the Career Center for assistance from a financial aid officer. Bring your device, personal information and we can help!
We wanted to remind you where you could find all things for the Class of 2027.
October at a Glance for Class of 2027:
- Senior Class '27 Photo on October 9, 1pm at the LSHS Stadium
- Senior Class Meeting (Students only) October 29, 2:15-2:45 in the main gym
- Senior Class Parent Meeting October 29, 6:30pm in the main gym
Parents this your chance to learn a bit about graduation and be introduced to your senior parent Grad Night Committee. We hope to see you there!
Senior Fines and Unpaid Meal Balances
What fines do seniors need to pay? Senior unpaid school meal balances are considered a fine that needs to be paid off by the Senior Check Out process in June. There are other fines specific to the student that may also be included.
What are the meal balances from? Parents/guardians are responsible for unpaid meal charges accumulated as the student attended our schools.
Who can I contact to learn more? Please contact the Food and Nutrition Services Department if you have any questions about your student’s meal balance.
As part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety, in October we will practice our lockdown procedures.
A lockdown is used when there is an immediate threat inside or very near the school building. During a lockdown, students and staff practice securing classrooms and following established safety procedures. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows what to do and can respond calmly and efficiently in an emergency. As with our other safety drills, this practice is an important opportunity for students and staff to build familiarity and confidence with our procedures.
The Lake Stevens School District acknowledges that there may be an educational benefit to be gained by the inclusion of a Service or Therapy Animal in the instructional program. Board Policy 6025 - Animals as Part of the Instructional Program and Board Policy 6020 - Service Animals in the Schools outlines the requirements and procedures that must be followed when determining the need for a Service or Therapy Animal.
Our students’ health and safety are our priorities. There may be a Service or Therapy Animal working with a student or group of students or a staff member on our campus.
If you believe this will have a severe, negative affect to your child’s health condition, we strongly encourage you to fill out the form linked below so our nursing staff can accommodate both your child and the handler of the animal.
Please note: photographers will not be printing new ID cards. Retakes will update your photo for the yearbook and can replace your original school pictures if you are not satisfied with them. Dorian Studios for More information
All Lake Stevens School District schools are closed campuses during the regular school day. Students must remain on district property from the time they arrive until the end of the school day unless they have prior approval to leave in accordance with Board Policy 5150: Student Protections and are officially checked out through the main office.
Students leaving for appointments or other approved reasons must have parent/guardian authorization in accordance with attendance procedures and must complete the school’s check-out process before departing. Students returning during the school day must report directly to the main office before returning to class or other campus activities.
Visitors must enter through the designated main entrance, check in at the main office, state the purpose of their visit, and receive approval before accessing campus.
At the high school, students may not loiter or visit in parking lots or vehicles during the school day. For urgent needs involving a vehicle, students should contact the main office for permission and assistance.
Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe, supervised, and focused on learning.
We love celebrating our students and know how meaningful it is for families to see their students recognized. To help us keep assemblies running smoothly and ensure space and safety for our students, attendance at assemblies will be by invitation only.
Thank you so much for your support and understanding as we work to make these celebrations positive and memorable for everyone!
Are you a registered voter? Have you moved or changed your name? Registering to vote, or updating your registration, is quick and easy! Visit vote.wa.gov to get started. Paper registration forms are available in our main office.
Monday, Oct. 27 is the last day to register to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election. Don’t delay!