Grizzly Gram
Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - April 3, 2026
Hey Grizzly Family,
Woohoo...SPRING BREAK is here!!!
I want to commend our students and staff for an outstanding start to the last trimester. Your hard work, focus, and positive energy have set the tone for a strong finish. With Spring Break arriving next week, it’s a perfect time for everyone to enjoy some well-deserved rest and recharge for what lies ahead. Have a great week with family, friends or whatever makes you happy!
I also want to encourage all of you to check out our Newport High School Facebook page. It is a great place for information and more celebrations of our awesome Grizzly Family!
As always, if you ever have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out...we’re here for you.
Go Grizzlies!
- April 6-10: Spring Break
- April 16: 8th Grade Family Night (See Flyer Below)
- April 25: Great Grizzly Auction
- May 2: SAT
- May 2: Prom
- May 6-7: NHS Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:15-7:15pm
- May 11: Snow Make Up Day (No School)
- May 13: Senior Awards & Scholarship Night, 6pm
- May 19 & 20: Senior Presentations (Senior Dress Code)
- May 20: 5th-12th Grade Band/Choir Concert @ NHS, 6pm
- May 25: Memorial Day (No School)
- May 27: NHS 9-12 Academic Awards
- May 28 & 29: Senior Finals
- June 1: Yearbook Reveal
- June 2: Senior Check Out/Great Grizzly Grab
- June 2: Senior Sunset
- June 3: Graduation Rehearsal, 10am
June 5, 2026 - Senior Breakfast, 8:15am
June 5, 2026 - Parade of Graduates, 9:15am
June 5, 2026 - Mandatory Graduation DRESS Rehearsal, 10:00am
June 5, 2026 - Stage for Parade, 3:00pm (Rodeo/Baseball Parking Lot)
June 5, 2026 - Senior Parade, 3:30pm
- June 5: NHS Class of 2026 Graduation, 6PM
- June 11: Last Day of School (Early Release)
Pend Oreille County PUD #1-Summer Student
Looking for a great summer job with real-world experience? The local Public Utility District is now hiring student workers for a variety of positions. Opportunities are available in multiple fields including outdoor operations, office support, customer service, and IT.
A featured opening this year is a Power Supply position, ideal for students interested in working with data and gaining hands-on experience in a technical field. Positions are available to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education, whether at a college, university, or trade school and students may have the opportunity to return in future summers while enrolled.
Don’t miss out on this chance to explore a rewarding career path in the utilities industry. Applications are due April 6th.
Check out more here: https://apply.workable.com/pend-oreille-public-utility-district/j/973703CC5A/
Pathways to Providence: Tricounty Rural Healthcare Exploration Camp
Available to Grades: Current 10-11th, must be 16 by June 22
Application Due: April 3rd (This Friday)
Details: June 22-26, 2026
Application and more information: Flyer and Website Link
Students will get a glimpse of multiple clinical and non-clinical roles to develop a broader understanding of rural healthcare. They will also receive guidance in developing a pathway for a career in healthcare.
Production and Manufacturing Institute (PMI) at Newport High School
Available to Grades: 9-12
Application Due: Now, Seats are limited
Details: July 6-24; Gift Cards and Tools; 0.5 credit of high school CTE credit
Application and more information: NHS Flyer, General Flyer, and Manufacturing institute website
This three-week interactive summer immersion program is designed for high school students to experience the full production and manufacturing environment. During the institute, students are grouped into teams to design, create, manufacture, promote and sell their own products. They gain hands-on experience in every step of the manufacturing process while learning about business, teamwork, leadership, product design, operations, management, and more. Please contact Mrs. Pierce or Mr. Stott if you have questions.
Soil to Society through Science: Summer Research Internship Opportunity
Available to Grades: 9-12
Application Due: April 17th
Details: $1200 Stipend and College Credit
Application and more information: https://www.soiltosociety.org/summer-research-opportunity
In person or VIRTUAL. This is a great summer opportunity. You can reach out to Mr. Hamilton if you have any questions or need a letter of recommendation.
Forest Service Work Experience
Available to Grades: 10-11, at least 16 years of age
Application Due: May 8th
Details: July 6-August 14 $17.13/hour
Application and more information: Flyer, Application, Position Description
These paid work experience positions will be members of a crew designed to assist with a variety of natural resource management and improvement projects. Crew members will conduct activities aimed at the enhancement of rangelands; forest condition; and watershed condition, health, and function while gaining hands-on skills and other workplace related values.
Please see Ms. Phillips in the main office to purchase yours. They are $45. Buy your award winning yearbook before it is too late!
4 reasons to buy a yearbook at NHS:
1. You’ll have a year of memories in one book
2. You can reminisce with family and friends
3. Signing yearbooks is a tradition
4. Looking back at style trends can be entertaining
And a bonus reason....The Bruin is absolutely the best yearbook around. It wins awards every year and is awesome!!! Buy it now!!!
Accepted
Congrats to Cooper Ericksen on being accepted to Stanford University. Go Cardinal!
NHS Class of 2026 Scholarship Page
Class of 2026 Parents & Students...check out this Scholarship Page that all of our seniors have access to apply for.
Here is some amazing advice from Nurse Honey and Nurse Liz!!!
As we work together to keep our school healthy and learning strong, it’s important to know when your child is well enough to attend school—and when they need to rest at home. In general, if a student feels uncomfortable but can still participate in normal school activities, school is usually appropriate. However, students should stay home if they have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or symptoms that prevent them from fully participating. When symptoms last more than a couple of days or worsen, it’s best to contact your healthcare provider. Keeping sick students home helps them recover faster and protects the health of others. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe and healthy!
NHS Counseling Team
This is our amazing Counselor/Social Worker Team at NHS. If you need anything, please reach out to them for help. They are (l to r):
Cassie Anderson - At NHS Monday - Friday
Daylan Kiss - At NHS two days per week
What is 211?
2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you in finding the help you need in Newport and surrounding areas.
About Teen Link
You’re not alone. There is someone that’s willing to listen to you without judgment. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State.
Our teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small! Calls and chats are confidential.
Talk it out!
What is 988?
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
Thoughts of suicide
Mental Health or substance use crisis, or
Any other emotional distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
