Sultan Pepper Parent Newsletter

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MISSION STATEMENT : Educating students now to empower them for life after graduation.

PURPOSE STATEMENT In terms of student achievement, the purpose of Sultan High School is to provide a challenging curriculum, empower students to meet state standards, increase graduation rates and prepare students for success in a global society.

District Calendar and the 2024-2025 Calendar to the right.
Upcoming Sporting Events - Click here to find all of our Sporting Events via Arbiter Sports

It has come to our attention that there has been an increase in the use of slurs among students since mid-winter break. Some students may believe that using these slurs is acceptable because they receive some form of "pass" or because they use the slur in a seemingly less offensive manner.

We want to make it clear that our school has no tolerance towards any type of slur or derogatory language. This behavior is unacceptable under any circumstances, and we are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for all students.

We ask that all teachers refer any instances of this behavior immediately. Additionally, please take the time to talk to your students and reinforce the importance of respectful communication. Let them know that using slurs or any form of derogatory language is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

We appreciate your partnership in addressing this issue and ensuring that our school remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you missed the 4 Period day presentation last week, here they are!

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Sharing from Safe2Go Driving School................................

New bill presented SB5583 raises age for mandatory Driver’s Ed in Washington state

The recently introduced SB 5583 in Washington state proposes expanding mandatory driver's education to include individuals aged 18 to 24. Which indeed marks a significant shift in Washington's approach to driver education. Currently, this requirement applies only to those aged 15 to 17. The bill aims to improve young driver safety, addressing concerns raised by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. If passed, the new requirements are expected to take effect by 2026.

This initiative also includes plans for the Department of Licensing to ensure accessibility and resources for the expanded driver's education program. It reflects a broader effort to reduce traffic accidents involving younger drivers.

SHS has TWO State Championship Anatomy teams ( 8 students total) that have qualified for the National Anatomy Tournament at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at the end of May.

This is the FOURTH consecutive year that SHS Health Science/HOSA Students have made it to the National Tournament.

In order to fundraise to attend this competition, SHS HOSA is partnering with the Sultan Education Foundation and the Sky Valley Cornhole League to host the second annual "Tossing For Turks" Cornhole Tournament and Silent Auction on 4/19/2025 from 10am-430pm in the SHS commons. Please join us! You can use the QR Code or the link Below to register—or register at the door!

Direct Link for registration: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLC1R3M59N6F3/checkout/HTOTDJMKPKEVEB34O7Z5CPAK

1st Place State Champions: Applied Anatomy —McKenna Murphy, Paige Schlicker, Alyssa Schalo, Savannah St. Pierre Perales

2nd Place:Applied Anatomy: Madaline Pells, Isabella Webb, Venecia Alvarez, Gustavo Martinez

2nd Place Clinical Specialty: Emergency Medicine -Gustavo Martinez

3rd Place Sports Medicine: Alyssa Schalo

Sharing from Isabella Webb......................................... This past week was our HOSA State Leadership Conference in Spokane, and it was an incredible honor to lead the state with over 5,000 members and speak to more than 3,000 during the conference. As the only state officer eligible for re-election, I ran for a second term and I’m so proud to say I won(region 5 Vice President)

! Serving two consecutive terms is rare, and I’m excited to continue making an impact on future health professionals in Washington.

On top of that, our Anatomage team placed 2nd in the state for anatomy and is heading to nationals in Vegas for the second time! I also placed 9th in Prepared Speaking, which is amazing for my first time competing in the event. This past year has been life-changing, and I can’t wait for the opportunities ahead!

SHS ASB students got to spend time with the SES 5th grade leadership team yesterday at the high school. SHS ASB showed the SES students around the high school while they helped them learn about ASB and student government.

Ms. Corson's Honors Culinary Class. Cake unit Final. Fantastic work students,
they look wonderful.

The Spring Sports Season is underway. Baseball, Softball, Boys Soccer, Golf and Track & Field.
To find the most up to date information on athletic schedules, please go to Arbiter School Details.

Congratulations Sophomore - Bailee Gustafson on being voted Sultan High School February Turk of the Month. Bailee is kind, helpful and responsible in classes. She gets her work out and start without any reminders. Bailee had a great basketball season (out there belonging and uniting!) and in the classroom she is enormously helpful to her classmates. She works extraordinarily hard to make sure that she understands concepts and content - she has stayed late, asks great questions, or looks up other resources to help her understand. Thank you for being a fantastic Turk!

Congratulations Mr. Matthew Widaman on being voted Sultan High School February Staff of the Month. SHS Staff of the Month is nominated and voted on by our student body.

Mr. Widaman always has a positive attitude, and he is a great teacher to have at our school. He is the reason why several students look forward to coming to school every day. He respects his students and checks in with them every single day. He is a chill guy and we love him. Mr. Widaman is the GOAT!!

Thank you for being a fantastic Turk!

Dear Community,

The Senior Class of 2025 has begun their annual Senior Assassin game. This game has been played for many years and in other school districts. Please note, this is not a school sanctioned event; however, as the principal of SHS, I want to inform our community that this game will be happening soon so you are aware of what’s happening if you see kids with water guns hiding in bushes. We know that some of these water guns can look like real guns so please help us keep our kids safe as they play the game. The Senior Class Officers try to do a good job with laying down the rules and boundaries. Thank you for the support of our students.

Sarita Whitmire-Skeith, MA, Ed.

(her/she)

Principal

Sultan High School (SHS)

(360)793-9860

Attention Senior Families!

Want to celebrate your senior in the yearbook? Now’s your chance!

Purchase and design a personalized senior ad to honor your grad. Ads can be created and uploaded directly on Treering when buying a yearbook or purchased separately.

Deadline: April 22 – Don’t wait! Submit your ad before it’s too late.

Contact kelsey.lupin@sultan.k12.wa.us with any questions!

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¡Atención familias de la tercera edad!

¿Quieres celebrar tu último año en el anuario? ¡Ahora es tu oportunidad!

Compra y diseña un anuncio personalizado para honrar a tu graduado. Los anuncios pueden crearse y cargarse directamente en Treering al comprar un anuario o comprarse por separado.

Fecha límite: 22 de abril - ¡No esperes! Envía tu anuncio antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

Póngase en contacto con kelsey.lupin@sultan.k12.wa.us si tiene alguna pregunta.

EvCC Cosmetology Information Session - • Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025 • Time: 5:00 PM

• Location: EvCC Cosmetology Campus

• Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/HSIS2025signup

Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work — Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. Register for the live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

• Amy Mezuliz, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want," will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. The webinar will provide concrete tools and hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support teen’s mental health.

Providence Medical Summer Program – Is your student interested in working in the medical field? Students can get 100 hours of volunteer work at a hospital setting to build that experience and explore what they want to do within the medical field. Check out their link for more information and apply as soon as they open since they will only leave their applications open for a limited time period. Summer Opportunities | Providence Regional Medical Center Everett | Providence

College Bound Scholarship – Did your student have the College Bound Scholarship since middle school? Dont forget that to find out your student still qualifies for this, the student must apply for the FAFSA their senior year. College Bound | WSAC

Effects of Not Getting Enough Sleep – Is your student having a hard time focusing? Are you aware of the typical hours of sleep a person should get depending on their age? Not getting enough sleep can bring lack of energy, mood changes, lack of concentration and tiredness throughout the day. Check out this webinar from the Washington State Health Care Authority - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvBJW-B3Nq8.

Therapists at SHS: Open spots – We have 3 therapists at SHS that are available to provided mental health therapeutic support to our students. We now have space available for 2 of them. If you are concerned about your child or you have been meaning to get them into Counseling, this is a great opportunity. The winter blues are real! Reach out to your child’s school counselor to get a referral.

Running Start Information -

• Dual Credit Night Presentation - Dual Credit Night Slides.pptx

• Dual Credit Comparison chart - Dual Credit Table Comparison.docx

If your student is interested in Running Start, please have them fill out the RS Interest form when they are ready. Then, we can follow up and schedule a meeting to further discuss with you and your student. We will start meetings Mid-April. Here is a link to that form - https://forms.office.com/r/sLXURqT3xa. Just as a reminder, the student applies directly to the Running Start program at the college. The interest form just lets us know that they are moving forward with this program.

Additionally, for more information, the actual RS Application process, and RS Information Sessions, here are the links to the 3 colleges our students attend the most:

• EVCC Running Start - Running Start | Everett Community College

• Cascadia Running Start - Running Start | Cascadia College

• LWTECH Running Start - Running Start | Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Homework Club:

Tues/ Thurs Homework Club (2:40 – 4:45) * is an optional opportunity for students who need extra support or time to either stay caught up on classwork/ homework or who need to catch up after being gone. These are students who want to work and are motivated to improve their grades for either sports or other reasons. Homework Club is encouraged, but is a choice, not a requirement.

If a student is being disruptive at Homework Club they can be asked not to return, as it is only for students who will use it appropriately.

Friday School:

Friday School (ERF Fridays 1:00 -3:15)* will be a required opportunity for students who are failing classes due to not completing classwork. Part of building relationships means caring about our students enough to hold them accountable for their choices and providing consequences when they are not meeting expectations. With this goal in mind, we are implementing the required opportunity of Friday School for students who choose not to complete work or need additional help.

Friday school is assigned by teachers. You will hear from the teacher by Wednesday, if they have Friday School. If your student completes the work, the teacher can sign off and your student will not need to attend Friday school.

The goal of Friday School:

• Improved academic performance by students not meeting expectations.

• Increased student sense of responsibility for academic success.

• Improved use of classroom time.

• Increased communication between school and parents.

Friday School is from 1:10 pm to 3:30 pm on Early Release Fridays.

*Activity buses are available to transport students home afterward.

Only the parent/guardian of a student assigned to Friday School may request a “reschedule” to the next available Friday. Should the student not attend their assigned Friday School for a reason other than an illness, the student will be assigned additional consequences:

• First Missed Friday School: Re-assign Friday School and 2 days of lunch detention.

• Second Missed Friday School: Parent meeting, 3 days of lunch detention, and re-assign Friday School.

• Third Missed Friday School: Parent Meeting, 5 days of lunch detention, and re-assign Friday School.

Please contact the office at #360 793-9860 and ask Laura Breen or Micki Miller if you have any further questions.