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

SHS is offering credit retrieval opportunities through a summer program using Edgenuity.

SSD Summer 2025 FREE MEALS: June 30th - July 17th, Monday - Thursday, 11:00-12:00 pm,
Sultan Middle School, 301 High Ave, Sultan, WA 98294.

July 1st, 2025, Dr. Christopher Granger will be Superintendent of SSD! He is asking for Community Feedback via this survey: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/984675039/welcome

Congratulations Ranah Rylah on being voted May Turk of the Month!

Ranah is obviously a terrific student (one of our 4 school valedictorians) but she is also a great TA/peer tutor, was more than willing to help with preparing testing treats and delivery, and does a great job with other students in CHAMPS class. She goes above and beyond and has shown great ownership and accountability in what she is tasked to do. She always produces excellent quality of work on top of all the other fantastic things she does.

Thank you for being a fantastic Turk!

Congratulations Mr. Sam Grady on being voted May Staff of the Month.

Mr. Grady's classes have always been chill, and we enjoy the way he teaches graphic novels.

He helps us when we have problems.

He is kind, funny and helpful and genuinely connects with his students.

He is the GOAT!

Thanks for being a great TURK!

Counselor Summer Availability: School counselors are not available over the summer. They get vacation too. If you email your school counselor after the last week of school, please be aware you may not receive a response until the end of August.

Summer Academy-

Applications are now available for the 2025 Summer Academy. Spots fill up quickly, so please get an application from the main office.

Summer Academy is June 30th through July 10th and is offered in the morning and afternoon (two sessions). Transportation is only available for the morning session. Payment is due when the application is turned in to the main office.

Family Survival Kit for the Summer: CARE SOLACE KIT LINK

Class of 2025: Congratulations on graduating! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished, and excited for the future that lies ahead.

Class of 2026: Juniors, as you’re heading into summer break, here are some tips for preparing for your senior year:

1. Start Your College or Career Planning

· Make a list of colleges, training programs, or careers you're interested in.

· Visit college campuses (in person or virtually).

· Start drafting a college resume or portfolio.

· Research application deadlines and requirements (especially for early action or scholarships).https://scholarships360.org/college-admissions/junior-summer-checklist/

2. Work on Personal Statements or Essays

If you're planning to apply to college, start drafting your personal statement. It's way less stressful to do it now than during the school year when you're busy with classes.

3. Get a Job, Internship, or Volunteer

Working or volunteering shows initiative, builds experience, and can help you explore your interests. It also looks great on applications.

4. Take Care of Yourself

Get enough rest, eat well, stay active, and prioritize your mental health. A healthy mindset now will help you handle the challenges of senior year.

5. Have Fun

This is your last summer before senior year — enjoy it! Make memories, spend time with people who matter, and celebrate how far you’ve come.

Applying to College 101 Course from Penn: Free course created by Penn for students in their Junior Year to learn about how to apply to college (any college) for next year. This is at the student’s own pace and completely optional as this is not a Sultan School District Sponsored program. This might be a good course for your Junior to work on this summer. It comes with a workbook too! While this is focused on Juniors, there is plenty of information that 9th and 10th grade students would benefit from. APPLYING TO COLLEGE COURSE LINK

Summer College and Program Tours: Students from all grades can set up college or program tours. The summer is the perfect time to do this. Tours help students get motivated and learn about what it takes to get to those schools. To set up a tour check out the link to our Set Up College Tours document under the Washington Colleges Section of our page - Counseling Center | Sultan High School. Additionally, here is a sample worksheet to take with you to determine if that is where you want to go after high school - BigFuture_College_Search_Worksheet.pdf

Schedules: Student schedules for 25-26 will be released online via Powerschool at least 1 week before school starts. Students will receive their paper schedules on the first day of school.