SHS/PGS Principal's Newsletter
October 2025 Edition
Dear Parents, Guardians and Significant Adults -
The school year is moving quickly. October 2nd will mark the beginning of Term 2 at Sequoia. Parents should be able to see first term progress and grades in Parent Vue.
Our ASB will be operating the concession stand for the Arlington vs Cascade game at Everett Memorial Stadium on October 3rd at 7:30 PM as a fundraiser. All proceeds go toward 25/26 activities at Sequoia.
Port Gardner is seeing increased enrollment this year, and many families are engaging in the curriculum work with staff.
High School Online Options has also increased enrollment. Students continue to get strong academic support from the staff.
Please mark October 8th at 6:00 PM on your calendars for our SHS Significant Adult Night/Open House in the gymnasium. This will be an opportunity to meet with your student’s teachers, see their curriculum, and hear about additional programs at Sequoia High School. I look forward to seeing you.
With gratitude,
Jack L. Roy
Principal
Sequoia/HS Online Options/PGS Partnership
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for student success and this has never been more true than it is today. Students at SHS will be taking Panorama Social and Emotional Learning survey on October 1st during Appointment Day & PGS will be taking the survey on October 8th. Information regarding the specific date will be sent home when it is decided.
The survey prompts students to reflect on their own actions and thoughts as well as their general experience at our school. Survey data will help school staff create a more positive school experience for all students as well as provide specific for support for students in need.
The results from these surveys will be shared with pre-approved adults who work closely with your children in the school. SEL data, alongside academic and attendance information, will allow adults to provide specific and targeted interventions as needed to support students succeeding at school.
The questions that students will answer are research-backed, valid and reliable. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the SHS or PGS office.
Important Change This Year:
In the past, the SEL survey was given in the fall as a stand-alone survey and then again in the spring combined with the Annual District Stakeholder Survey, making it a longer experience for students. This year, we are administering the SEL Student Survey only in the fall. In the spring, we will continue with the Annual District Stakeholder Survey for staff, students, and families.
The PTSA would like to thank parents and families for the record turn-out at their first PTSA meeting of the year on September 23rd. Your partnership with them makes all the difference!
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for student success and this has never been more true than it is today. Students at SHS will be taking Panorama Social and Emotional Learning survey on October 1st during Appointment Day & PGS will be taking the survey on October 8th. Information regarding the specific date will be sent home when it is decided.
The survey prompts students to reflect on their own actions and thoughts as well as their general experience at our school. Survey data will help school staff create a more positive school experience for all students as well as provide specific for support for students in need.
The results from these surveys will be shared with pre-approved adults who work closely with your children in the school. SEL data, alongside academic and attendance information, will allow adults to provide specific and targeted interventions as needed to support students succeeding at school.
The questions that students will answer are research-backed, valid and reliable. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the SHS or PGS office.
Important Change This Year:
In the past, the SEL survey was given in the fall as a stand-alone survey and then again in the spring combined with the Annual District Stakeholder Survey, making it a longer experience for students. This year, we are administering the SEL Student Survey only in the fall. In the spring, we will continue with the Annual District Stakeholder Survey for staff, students, and families.
Our HS Online Options crew is excited to share with you that they have reached record fall enrollment numbers this year!
Here's a snapshot of enrollment for the last 5 years in both the fall and spring semesters.
