Enumclaw High School

Kudos to....

• Jeremy McCarthy for assisting students and staff with a phising email scam on Friday.
• Rob Lightbody for trying to amp up the crowd at the Battle of the Bridge volleyball game last Thursday.
• Lindsey Duerre, Alisha Snell, Rebecca Pedersen, Necia Engebretsen, and Kami Johnson for their work on the Beyond the Hive Night (More info to follow).
• Paul Scott and Allison Abrahamse for taking students in the EHS Drama Club to see the musical Chicago and to participate in a choreography session in Seattle.
• Mark Gunderson, the EHS Football Coaches, and the EHS Football Team for a great, comeback win on Saturday against Eastmont HS. Thanks to all the staff and students who braved the weather to attend.
• Phil Engebretsen and the ESD Maintenance Team for getting all the schools ready for students and staff today.
• Gary Kinniburgh, Phil Engebretsen and the ESD Maintenance Team for saving the building from flooding Friday night. Their collective efforts saved the school from a ton of clean up.
• Kim Herd for facilitating professional learning for staff on Friday afternoon. Thanks to all certificated staff for participating.

• 2-Hour Late Schedule -2-Hour Late Schedule
• Girls Volleyball @ Auburn Mountainview HS, 7:15 PM
• Boys Water Polo @ Rogers HS, Rogers HS Pool, 7:30 PM

• Academic Focus Week Schedule - Academic Focus Week Schedule

• Academic Focus Week Schedule - Academic Focus Week Schedule
• Volleyball vs. Kent-Meridian HS, EHS Gym, 7:15 PM

• No Morning Meeting
• Academic Focus Week Schedule - Academic Focus Week Schedule
• EHS Principal's Advisory Council, EHS Library/Media Center, 8:55 AM
• Boys Water Polo @ Emerald Ridge HS, Emerald Ridge HS Pool, 5:45 PM

• Halloween (See costume guidelines below)
• Friday Early Release Schedule with AM Assembly - Friday AM Assembly
• Fall Sports Recognition Assembly, EHS Gym, 9:25 AM
• Girls Swimming @ District Meet, Rogers HS, Rogers Aquatic Center
• Boys Tennis @ District Tennis Meet, Boeing Employees Tennis Club, Kent
• PLC - Teacher-Directed Focus, Library Media Center, 1:30 PM
• Football, Battle of the Bridge Game vs. White River HS, Pete's Pool, 7:00 PM

• Girls Swimming @ District Meet, Rogers HS, Rogers Aquatic Center
• Boys Tennis @ District Tennis Meet, Boeing Employees Tennis Club, Kent
• Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Sub-District, Ft. Steilacoom Park
• Girls Soccer District Game, Pete's Pool, time and opponent TBD.
  

Happy Monday Hornets!

I hope you all weathered the storms and that you have power again this morning. We came through with no damage at my house in Enumclaw, but we did lose power for about 12 hours. Luckily there was no Seahawks' game to get interrupted.

Speaking of football games - WOW! What a game on Saturday. The Hornets faced a 4-2 Eastmont team from East Wenatchee. Eastmont is a 4A school that is in 2nd place in the 4A Columbia Basin Big-9 District. The Hornets fell behind 21-7 in the 2nd quarter, but came back to win 33-28 in the last minute of play. The Hornets play next on Friday in the Battle of the Bridge game against unbeaten White River. That should be a great game. Go Enumclaw Hornets! (not those other Hornets)

We are on a 2-Hour Late Start today due to the power outage. The schedule is attached above in the What's Happening section. Remember that lunches happen in 3rd period, that means students need to take the same lunch as their 3rd period teacher.

This week is an Academic Focus Week. Academic Focus Week is designed to provide students with dedicated time and support to strengthen their academic success. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the schedule includes a 30-minute focus period where students can connect with teachers for additional help, make up missed tests or projects, catch up on assignments, or spend extra time studying. The goal is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to stay on track, reinforce learning, and take responsibility for their progress in a supportive environment. Students should make arrangements with their teachers if they plan to leave their 2nd period classroom for a different classroom during Academic Focus Time.

Halloween on Friday! Halloween is this Friday and many students (and staff) love to dress up to celebrate the occasion. Please read the guidelines below if you plan to dress up. These same rules extend to the football game on Friday night.

Save the Date - HS Conferences and Beyond the Hive Night. EHS will host conferences on November 20, 21, & 24. As part of conferences we will also host a Beyond the Hive Night to share information with students and families on preparing for what happens next after high school graduation. Please see below for more details.

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

Rod Merrell

Student leadership encourages all Hornets to support our school spirit. For those students who would like to dress up on Halloween at school, they are more than welcome to, as long as they follow the guidelines listed below. Students may opt to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 31st ONLY.

• Regular school rules regarding the dress code must be followed.

• No masks, full face paint, canes, sticks, or weapon-like items of any kind are allowed. No fake blood or other substances that will spill or cause a mess will be allowed.

• Students may not wear anything suggestive or provocative in nature. No underwear as outerwear will be allowed.

• Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities, derogatory or disrespectful or portrays violence.

• Students must show respect to other students by not touching, defacing or insulting other students' costumes.

• Students must show respect for others by not choosing costumes that are insensitive and/or offensive to the diverse backgrounds represented by others at our school.

• No costume can be worn that is unsafe or that may create a safety hazard.

Hornet Students - We would like to continue the tradition of dressing up for Halloween, please

BE RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE!

Who: Parents/Guardians & Students – All grade levels welcome
What: Join us for an evening designed to help EHS families prepare for life after high school, plan for ongoing success, and connect with teachers during fall conferences.
When: Monday, November 24th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Enumclaw High School Commons

Event Highlights:

• FAFSA/WASFA Workshop – Get help completing your financial aid application.

• Paying for College – Learn about scholarships, grants, and funding options.

• Senior Timeline & Need-to-Know – Stay on track for graduation and beyond.

• College Applications & Personal Statements – Tips for standing out in your applications.

• How to Help My Struggling Student – Strategies and supports for student success.

• High School & Beyond Plan – Learn what it is and how to complete it.

• Earning College Credit in High School – Explore Running Start, AP, and College in the High School options.

Come connect, learn, and set your student up for success — we can’t wait to see you there!

• November 6, 2025 - EHS Staff meeting, Library/Media Center, 7:00 AM
• November 7, 2025 - EHS Veteran's Day Assembly, 9:30 AM
• November 10, 2025 - NO School Teacher In-Service
• November 11, 2025 - NO School Holiday
• November 13, 2025 - BLT Meeting 7:00 AM
• November 13, 2025 - BOC Meeting
• November 14, 2025 - PLC Professional Learning, 1:30 PM
• November 20, 21, & 24 - High School Conferences