Grizzly Gram
Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - October 16, 2026
Hey Grizzly Families,
After an exciting Homecoming Week last week, it was nice to get back to a little normalcy around the building, even with Parent-Teacher Conferences mixed into the week! Homecoming is always a fun time for our students and staff, and it was great to settle back into our daily routines while continuing to focus on learning and growth.
It was also wonderful to see so many parents and guardians come out for conferences and take the time to connect with our teachers. Those conversations are an important part of building strong partnerships between home and school, and we appreciate everyone who made the time to be involved in their student's education. When we work together and keep communication open, we can better support our students both inside and outside the classroom. As we move forward into another week, we will continue to focus on showing up, putting in the work, and making the most of the opportunities in front of us each day.
Thank you for being part of what makes Newport High School such a great place to learn and grow!
Senior Parents...Please check out the section below labeled "Class of 2027 Senior Updates". This is a section that will be there in every newsletter to keep you up to date and we move towards graduation this year.
I 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!
- November 10: Districtwide Veterans Day Assembly, 9am
- November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
- November 20: End of First Trimester (Early Release)
- November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- December 18: Early Release
- December 21-January 3: Winter Break (No School)
- June 4: Class of 2027 Graduation, 6pm
- June 11: Last Day of School
Accepted
Congrats to Markus Will on being accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
The Accepted Wall Banner will be updated next week to reflect this and a picture in the next Grizzly Gram.
Thanks to all of our families who came out to meet with teachers during our conference time. I received great feedback from both parents and teachers about meeting face to face and being able to discuss both positives and challenges in the classroom. When our Grizzlies are greatly supported in the classroom and at home, they succeed!
!!!!Class of 2027 Scholarships!!!!
We will update this page as new local scholarships are presented to us. So, please keep checking back and making sure you meet the deadlines as they come up if you are interested in earning some local scholarships this year.
Cap & Gown Orders
Thank you to everyone who came to the Cap and Gown Meeting yesterday with the Jostens representative. If you missed this meeting, it is still your responsibility to order your Cap and Gown if you plan on walking in our 2027 Graduation Ceremony. Please call Stephanie Phillips at 509-447-2481 if you have any questions.
The only thing that we require you to have for the ceremony is the Cap and Gown Unit that currently costs $55 and is item #14 on the attached order form; although, you can order more senior gear if you want to. Note: if you wait longer than two weeks (Monday, October 12) to order, the price will go up as it will not be part of our bulk order.
There are two ways to order...
1. Jostens will be back next Monday, October 5th during lunch (11:51 am-12:26 pm.) If you order from them during this time, you will not have to pay for the handling fee. They will also accept payment plans if you are unable to pay in full.
2. You can order your cap and gown online at....
-Jostens.com
-shop your school's name (make sure you select the correct Newport High School)
-select Graduation/shop
-scroll all the way to the bottom and select shop all graduation products
-scroll all the way down and select cap and gown rental for $55
If you have any questions, please call Stephanie Phillips at 509-447-2481.
Senior Picture Yearbook Submission for the class of 2027
Seniors and Guardians,
Many of you would like your yearbook photo to be one of your senior portraits, rather than the school picture taken September 9th. Those photographs must follow these guidelines
- submission by Friday, January 8th (1st week after Winter Break), emailed to: 2027tannehillclover@newportgriz.com and whitneyamy@newportgriz.com
- vertically formatted
- 300ppi
- at least 4x5 inches
- school appropriate (no weapons, only school appropriate words/images, etc.)
Amy Whitney
Yearbook Teacher
Meet Our Counseling Team
Left to Right:
Laura Nichols (Intern): Monday-Friday Afternoons
Cassie Anderson (Social Worker): Monday-Friday
Amy Thomasson (Behavior Interventionist): Monday-Friday Mornings
Daylan Kiss (Student Assistance Specialist): Monday-Tuesday & Wednesday mornings
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.
