Grizzly Gram
Howdy from Mr. Bouldin - May 15, 2026
Hey Grizzly Family,
The countdown is on...Our seniors are in the home stretch of their senior year and the underclassmen are gearing up for the end of the year as well.
Thank you parents and students for continuing to make Newport the best place to come to work every day!
I also 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!
- May 19 & 20: Senior Presentations (Senior Dress Code)
- May 20: 5th-12th Grade Band/Choir Concert @ NHS, 6pm
- May 25: Memorial Day (No School)
- May 27: NHS 9-12 Academic Awards
- May 28 & 29: Senior Finals
- June 1: Yearbook Reveal
- June 2: Senior Check Out/Great Grizzly Grab
- June 2: Senior Sunset
- June 3: Graduation Rehearsal, 10am
June 5, 2026 - Senior Breakfast, 8:15am
June 5, 2026 - Parade of Graduates, 9:15am
June 5, 2026 - Mandatory Graduation DRESS Rehearsal, 10:00am
June 5, 2026 - Stage for Parade, 3:00pm (Rodeo/Baseball Parking Lot)
June 5, 2026 - Senior Parade, 3:30pm
- June 5: NHS Class of 2026 Graduation, 6PM
- June 11: Last Day of School (Early Release)
Production and Manufacturing Institute (PMI) at Newport High School
Available to Grades: 9-12
Application Due: Now, Seats are limited
Details: July 6-24; Gift Cards and Tools; 0.5 credit of high school CTE credit
Application and more information: NHS Flyer, General Flyer, and Manufacturing institute website
This three-week interactive summer immersion program is designed for high school students to experience the full production and manufacturing environment. During the institute, students are grouped into teams to design, create, manufacture, promote and sell their own products. They gain hands-on experience in every step of the manufacturing process while learning about business, teamwork, leadership, product design, operations, management, and more. Please contact Mrs. Pierce or Mr. Stott if you have questions.
Forest Service Work Experience
Available to Grades: 10-11, at least 16 years of age
Application Due: May 8th
Details: July 6-August 14 $17.13/hour
Application and more information: Flyer, Application, Position Description
These paid work experience positions will be members of a crew designed to assist with a variety of natural resource management and improvement projects. Crew members will conduct activities aimed at the enhancement of rangelands; forest condition; and watershed condition, health, and function while gaining hands-on skills and other workplace related values.
Please see Ms. Phillips in the main office to purchase yours. They are $45. Buy your award winning yearbook before it is too late!
4 reasons to buy a yearbook at NHS:
1. You’ll have a year of memories in one book
2. You can reminisce with family and friends
3. Signing yearbooks is a tradition
4. Looking back at style trends can be entertaining
And a bonus reason....The Bruin is absolutely the best yearbook around. It wins awards every year and is awesome!!! Buy it now!!!
NHS Counseling Team
This is our amazing Counselor/Social Worker Team at NHS. If you need anything, please reach out to them for help. They are (l to r):
Cassie Anderson - At NHS Monday - Friday
Daylan Kiss - At NHS two days per week
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.
