Enumclaw High School

Kudos to....

• The EHS Girls Soocer Team and Coach Shawn Tobius for qualifying for the state soccer tournament. The team hosts Prairie HS on Wednesday, 11/12 at Pete's Pool, 5 PM tip off.
• The EHS Football Team and Coach Mark Gunderson for qualifying for the state football tournament with their win over Shorewood HS on Friday. The team will travel to Kennewick to play Kennewick HS on Saturday at 2:00 PM.
• The EHS Leadership Class for putting on a great Veteran's Day assembly.
• Sutton Kelsey for being named Player of the Year and to Clare Largent and Braidyn Brebner for being named to the First Team and Bristal Markus for being named to the Second Team for the 2025 NPSL 3A Classification All League Team.
• Jenny Pugh and Gunner Argo for arranging the staff social after school on Friday.
• Louisa Stuenkel and Samantha Pitman for being named the October and November Rotary Students of the Month for EHS.

• No School - Teacher In-Service Day

• No School - Veteran's Day

• Regular Schedule - EHS Regular Schedule
• Girls Soccer vs. Prairie HS, Pete's Pool, 5:00 PM

• Regular Schedule - EHS Regular Schedule
• EHS Building Leadership Team Meeting, Library/Media Center, 8:00 AM
• Rotary Students of the Month Luncheon (Congrats to Louisa Stuenkel and Samantha Pitman), Enumclaw Rotary Club, 12:00 PM

• Early Release Schedule - Friday Early-Release
• PLC - Professional Learning Focus, Library Media Center, 1:30 PM
• EHS Volleyball vs. Silas HS (District 3 Playoffs, Silas HS Auxiliary Gym, 5:00 PM
• EHS Girls Swimming @ State Swim & Dive, King County Aquatic Center, 6:15 PM

• EHS Football @ Kennewick HS, Lampson Stadium, Kennewick, 2:00 PM
• EHS Girls Swimming @ State Swim & Dive, King County Aquatic Center, 7:00 PM

Happy Monday Hornets!

I hope you all have been enjoying the long weekend and had a chance to go outside and enjoy some beautiful fall weather.

This week is a short one, but we did manage to cram in some great activities this week. On Wednesday, the EHS Girls Soccer Team will start the state tournament against Prairie HS at 5:00 PM at Pete's Pool. On Thursday there is an EHS Building Leadership meeting starting at 8:00 AM in the Library/Media Center. There is also an EHS Board of Control (BOC) meeting at 9:00 AM in the auditorium. On Friday the EHS Volleyball Team plays a District 3 playoff game against Silas HS @ Silas HS. On Saturday the EHS Football Team starts the state playoffs against Kennewick HS in Kennewick.

As fall sports come to an exciting conclusion, winter sports are waiting in the wings. Information on tryouts can be found below.

We have a number of important upcoming events listed below that we hope you will attend. On Thursday, November 20 we will host parent-teacher conferences at EHS. On Monday, November 24 we will host conferences and the Beyond the Hive Event. On Friday, December 5, the EHS Drama Department with present its run of White Christmas.

That’s all for now. Let’s make it a great week.

Rod Merrell

We are trying something new with conferences this year. Families will have a number of different options for conferences: scheduled in-person, scheduled virtual, drop-in in-person, and drop in virtual. Families can meet with teachers on Thursday, November 20 and Monday, November 24. We will also host the Beyond the Hive event on Monday, November 24 (see below for more details). We will share more details in next Monday's Monday Memo.

If you are interested in participating in a winter sport at EHS, your opportunity is right around the corner. Check out the tryout/practice information below.

If you have any questions check with Abby Hanson in the EHS Athletic Office.

Here is the 1st Practice/Try-out Info:

• Boys Basketball - 5:30PM - 8PM (EHS Gym)
• Girls Basketball - 3PM -5:30PM (EHS Gym)
• Girls Flag Football - TBD
• Boys Swim & Dive - 3PM - 4:30PM (Enumclaw Pool)
• Boys Wrestling - 3PM - 5:30PM (EHS Wrestling Room)
• Girls Wrestling - 5:30PM - 7PM (EHS Wrestling Room)

This year, the EHS Drama Department celebrates 100 years of Enumclaw Drama with LOTS of classic theatre, kicking off our season with a fan favorite!

Our winter musical, White Christmas ,opens December 5th and runs 2 weekends through December 13th, and we would LOVE to celebrate the season with all of you! We have 8 traditional performances AND we have teamed up with EHS Choirs for an additional 2 performances not available for purchase on our ticketing website. Stay on the lookout for information from EHS Choirs with details on that special event!

Over 60 students are participating as either cast or crew, and have been working SO hard to put this production together. Get your tickets while they last, because I have a feeling they are going to sell out fast!

Here is a link to our ticket website - TICKET LINK

GOOD SHOW!

Join us for an evening designed for Hornet families to learn, connect, and plan for life after high school!

During the drop in conference sessions with teachers, enjoy a free dinner in the Commons beginning at 5pm, and explore a variety of sessions for students in grades 9–12 — including topics like financial aid and scholarships, supporting struggling students, senior timelines, resume writing, and college applications.

You’ll also find resource tables for school supplies, tutoring, community supports, the Career Center, and the Counselor Corner. Childcare will be provided by the Thrive Club, and the Winter Sports Parent Meeting will follow at 7:00 PM.

Come for dinner, stay for great conversations, and leave with tools to help your student thrive beyond the hive!

Recognizing that many families may be facing food insecurity in the coming weeks, we are reaching out to share resources available at school and in our community to help out and to point you in the right direction if you are wondering how you can help others.

Free Breakfast and Meals Program: The free and reduced meals program offers qualified students access to free or reduced breakfast and lunch at EHS. Eligibility for Free and Reduced Meals offers access to other supports, including information about upcoming holiday meals and community outreach programs. Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation’s Backpack Program: Rainier Foothills Wellness generously

delivers bags of food for students to take home on Fridays from school. Enroll your child online: Backpack Program Sign-up or call 360-802-3206.

Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation’s Full Bellies Program: Rainier Foothills Wellness provides free meals in the community.

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm at The Foundation

1304 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw

(No meal the last Thursday of each month).

Food Bank at Plateau Outreach Ministries: Anyone experiencing food insecurity can visit the foodbank weekly. Call to access Door Dash and Emergency food or to inquire about energy and rent assistance: 360-825-8961

1720 1/2 Wells Street, Enumclaw

Mondays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

For those looking for ways to help local organizations that provide these services:

• Backpack Program: Donations can be made directly at the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation office at 1675 Cole Street, Enumclaw, or at the Enumclaw School District Office at 2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw. Please check with your students' school or parent group for more details about accepting donations for the Backpack Program in their building. Common needs for the program are canned and boxed entrees, tuna, oatmeal packets, granola bars, and snack items.

• Your Local Food Bank: The Black Diamond Community Center Food Bank and Plateau Outreach Ministries Food Bank accept donations during their normal operating hours. Donations can also be dropped off at the Enumclaw School District Main Office. You can find the specific needs of each organization here:

• November 20 & 24 - High School Conferences
• November 20, 21, 24, 25, 26 - Early Release @ 11:15 AM
• November 26 & 27 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 5, 6, and 7 - EHS Drama Presents White Christmas
• December 11, 12, and 13 - EHS Drama Presents White Christmas
• December 15 through 19 - EHS Winter Wishes Week
• December 20 through January 4 - Winter Break