Dec. 8, 2025: Community Newsletter

Hi Ingraham Families,

The winter athletics season is officially underway, and our student-athletes are already off to a great start! Our Girls Flag Football team opened their season with a statement win, defeating our neighborhood rivals, the Lakeside Lions, 14–0. Huge congratulations to our defense for bringing the boom and securing a shutout!

Winter sports are in full swing across campus, with gymnastics, bowling, boys swim & dive, girls and boys basketball, and wrestling all gearing up for a strong season ahead. Our athletes have been putting in the work, showing PRIDE in every practice and competition, and we can’t wait to cheer them on throughout the winter months.

Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who make these opportunities possible. Let’s pack the stands, support our Rams, and celebrate the incredible talent within our community.

Clear and Consistent Communication!

There’s a lot of information coming out this time of year, and I want to be sure our communication stays clear and consistent. If you see or hear anything you’d like clarified, or just want a better understanding of, please feel free to reach out to me at zcelvig@seattleschools.org

or 206-252-3885. I’m always happy to answer questions or connect you with the right person who can help.

Each fall, youth from across the Puget Sound region come together for the annual Environmental Youth Summit, where students tackle pressing environmental challenges facing their communities. This year, Taitum and Maya represented Ingraham. The Summit connects passionate young environmentalists with professionals in the field to inspire sustainable solutions, strengthen school and neighborhood practices, and explore future career pathways in environmental work. Through table-topic discussions and a culminating town hall, students transform ideas into a shared, actionable vision for a healthier, more sustainable future. Thank you Maya and Taitum for representing.

Thank you to all those who've given to Ingraham's annual appeal. We've reached 45,000 dollars, which is a huge accomplishment. You've already heard about where the money goes, but I can tell you that the Ingraham school community truly appreciates your generous give. Again, thank you!!

Ingraham High School is proud to recognize Kaisa Dawson, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist! This prestigious honor places Kaisa among the top academic performers in the nation and reflects her perseverance, integrity, and dedication to reaching her full potential.

As a semifinalist, Kaisa now has the opportunity to compete for one of 6,930 National Merit Scholarships totaling nearly $26 million. Finalists will be announced in the spring, and we’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.

Congratulations, Kaisa!

Attendance Goal: 90% attendance.

Current attendance rate: 85.7...stayed the same

Increasing the percentage of 9th grade students on track to graduate from 84% to 88%, with a particular focus on supporting students furthest from educational justice by raising their on-track rate from 67% to 72%.

Current data:

81.3% of students passing all current courses and earning no more than one D.

69.7% of students furthest from educational justice passing all current courses and earning no more than one D.

Improving student climate survey results around belonging and relationships from 88% to 92% overall, and from 85% to 92% for students of color.

Students take the student climate survey in October. Data should be available in early December.

Raising the percentage of students completing at least one advanced course and graduating on time from 85% to 95%.

Current data:

Data comes in at the semester.

Winter Performing Arts Showcase - Friday, Dec. 12 • 7 p.m. • Ingraham Auditorium

• Band, orchestra, and choir performances
• Tickets available next Wednesday (online payment offered)
• Separate ticket links for each program
• $15 adults / $5 Ingraham students
• Pizza, Banh Mi, and bake sale items available

After-School Tutoring - Tuesdays & Thursdays • 3:45-4:45 p.m. • Ingraham Library

• Open to all students
• No tutoring on Thursday, December 11

Ingraham Open House - Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 • 7 p.m.

• For prospective students and families
• Starts in the auditorium, followed by teacher meet-and-greets
• Learn about curriculum, programs, and opportunities
• Building tours provided

IABC – Next Meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 13 • 6:30 p.m.

• Join the Athletics Booster Club to get involved and support Ingraham sports