SHS/PGS Principal's Newsletter

Spring has arrived with the days getting sunnier and longer. I am hoping that families will be able to have some fun and relaxation over Spring Break.

When students return from Spring Break they will be gearing up for the upcoming SBA and WCAS testing. These tests are used to measure a student’s understanding of content at a specific moment in time. The tests are not something that students should be worried about but view them as an opportunity to demonstrate what learnings they have gained from our programs. The results of the testing also help our programs develop curriculum to increase student learning.

To help students and families prepare for testing, we will be doing some practice tests in Advisory class and in content classes to assist students in understanding the types of questions they will experience during the actual tests. Please remind your child that they are only asked to give their best effort on the test and not fixate on the scores.

Below is the schedule for the upcoming test times.

Thank you for your continual support of our programs.

With gratitude,

Jack L. Roy

Principal

Sequoia/HS Online Options/PGS Partnership

Friday, April 3 - Appointment Day Schedule & Early Release Day for Rest of the District

Monday-Friday, April 6-10 - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 13 - Start Term 7

Wednesday, April 15 - SHS New Family Drop-in Info Session, 2:00-3:00 at SHS Office

Wednesday, April 22 - AMTEC Manufacturing Day Field Trip w/ Tricia Schuldt, 7:45-10:15 & PTSA Meeting, 9:30 in the SHS Library Rm 331

Thursday, April 23 - ASVAB Assessment, 9:15-11:15

Friday, April 24 - SHS Subculture Celebration (see details below), 6:00-9:30 at the CRC

Wednesday, April 29 - SHS New Family Drop-in Info Session, 2:00-3:00 at SHS Office

Thursday, April 30 - EVCC Campus Tour Field Trip w/ Tricia Schuldt, 9:00-11:15

Wednesday, April 1 - PGS New Family Tour, 9:30-10:30

Friday, April 3 - Early Release for all ESD Schools

Monday-Friday, April 6-10 - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 15 - New Family Tour, 9:30-10:30

Thursday, April 16 - End of Quarter

Friday, April 17 - Overall Progress Evaluations, NO CLASSES

Monday, April 20 - PTSA Career Fair, 2:30-4:30 in the Gym

Wednesday, April 22 - Vision, Hearing & Dental Screenings. PTSA Meeting, 9:30 in the SHS Library, Rm 331. New Parent Orientation for Incoming 26/27 Families, 12:15-1:15

Tuesday-Thursday, April 28-30 - SBA ELA & Math Assessments, Gr 3-8

SHS Student Handbook

PGS Student Handbook

New websites for ALL ESD Schools and Programs go live Wednesday, April 1st. The district brought over much of the material from our old websites and most items are still there and just moved around a bit. You can find a lot of this information in the 👇About Us 👇tab at the top of each homepage.

Also, check out the 👇News & Events 👇sections where most of our postings with school updates and activities will display. The former website's rotating media gallery at the top of each homepage is now at the

👇 bottom of each homepage in the What We Offer section👇and set as standard tiles by the district to describe each program's unique qualities and goals.

There will be an Appointment Day special schedule on Friday, April 3rd - the day before Spring Break. ALL students must attend Appointment Day to be registered for Term 7 classes. Absences can only be approved by the Principal. Please call the office at 425-385-5100 for absence excusal requests.

All students arrive at 9am, with release time based on Term 6 progress. However, remaining Limited and Unsatisfactory Progress students may leave at 12:00, not 12:30 (30 minutes earlier). Please see schedule below.

Please Note - This is an early release day for all schools in the Everett School District. SHS's Appointment Day schedule already meets the early release schedule guidelines, except remaining "Limited & Unsatisfactory Progress" students may leave at 12:00, instead of 12:30. Grab-n-go lunch will still be available.

Click on Pic for Copy of the Calendar

See our ASB Leadership Members and Advisor, Maryke Haynes, at school for a flyer!

Graduation will be here before we know it on Thursday, June 11th! Please click on the pic below for a link to your copy of the Graduation Information 2026 document. It has all the details regarding: times, places, yearbooks, cap-and-gowns, announcements, tickets and so much more for you and your student! This is a huge highlight for SHS every year and we can't wait to see you there.

If you haven't joined the PTSA yet, they would love to have you. Please join at this link.

This year's PTSA Team 2025/26

Abby Green - Co-President, Mary Fischer, Katie Peavey, Emily Yaw,

Angela Wiseman - Co-President, Rebecca Mbwilo

Thank you!

* Please note room change to accommodate Vision/Hearing screening at Port Gardner. *

Each month an Everett Public Schools student can be nominated by their teacher who demonstrates the Core Value of the Month. The nominations are sent to Administration where students are selected to be recognized as a Core Value Champion.

Mrs. Johnson nominated Audrey for exemplifying the Core Value of the Month for Integrity. Here's what she wrote about Audrey...

"Audrey strives to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. She is honest, responsible, and keeps her promises, which builds trust with others. Audrey's strong moral principles help her make decisions to do what is right, rather than just doing what is easy. Her life habits are an example to her peers as she assumes the best, acts in good faith, and serves those around her. Integrity is a valuable life skill that will take Audrey far!"

Congratulations Audrey!

Congratulations Giselle Diaz-Fierro, High School Online Options February 2026 Student of the Month!

We are so pleased to introduce Giselle Diaz-Fierro as our February HS Online Options student of the month. As a student who has encountered extenuating circumstances she has demonstrated what it means to be an exemplary online learner who sets the bar high not only for HS Online Options but for all students at Jackson High School. Giselle utilizes her stellar time-management skills to balance her sport and academic schedule maintaining an A in her physics class.

When asked the following 5 questions, this is what Giselle had to say:

What are your academic endeavors?

My academic endeavor is focused on preparing myself to reach my goal and attend the University of Washington.

What are your strengths?

My strengths lie in my persistence through challenges and my determination to achieve my goals, no matter the obstacles or the time it takes.

What sports or hobbies do you enjoy?

I am on the JHS varsity Cheer team, and I really enjoy it.

What would you like people to know about you?

I really enjoy baking and would like to become a teacher in the future.

What makes you a successful online learner?

Effective time management is really crucial for my success, especially in an online course. Creating a schedule allows me to stay organized and on track.

HS Online Options is proud to introduce our March Student of the Month - Audrina Catalan

Audrina is currently an 8th grader at Heatherwood MS taking Algebra 2 from HS Online Options. She completed the first semester of Algebra 2 with an A and is currently earning an A in 2nd semester as well. Audrina is a student who strives to get good grades and always submits quality work.

When asked the following questions, this is what Audrina had to say:

What are your academic endeavors?

My academic endeavors are to have good grades throughout my years in high school.

What are your strengths?

Some of my strengths are teamwork and communication.

What hobbies/sports do you enjoy?

Since I was about 4 years old, I've loved to play soccer competitively. I am currently playing for Eastside FC soccer club and I am also on the U.S. Youth Olympic Development Soccer team.

What would you like people to know about you?

I would like other people to know that I am a friendly, fun, and positive person to be around.

What are your post high school goals?

After high school, my goal is to attend Yale College (which is the undergraduate program of Yale University) and study physics or engineering.

What makes you a successful online learner?

Something that makes me a successful online learner is that I always make sure that I put my full effort into all my assignments.

Congratulations Audrina for being HS Online Options March Student of the Month!

Course Descriptions:

In Walk FITT 1, students will experience an increase in cardiorespiratory endurance, core strength, and stamina. These life-changing results will occur over a 12-week period of logging daily steps based on a personalized fitness plan which includes body weight movements to help facilitate a comprehensive approach to walking/step fitness along with a weekly increase in steps. Each student will be expected to track steps using their iPhone or Android step app of choice. Weekly log submissions along with Canvas module assignments are required.

In Walk FITT 2, students will develop a personalized fitness plan based on the number of steps they take a day, focused on their personal goals and log activity for 12 weeks. But before they do that, students will dive into the mechanics of muscles and flexibility. Additionally, students will work together with a group online to complete an ongoing project. This course will challenge students to improve their walk fitness. Tracking steps with a pedometer, weekly and consistent logging is required.