DISTRICT
The next school board meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in the district boardroom, 503 N. Sequim Ave. The public is invited to attend, and time is set aside for public comment. To view the agenda and minutes of past meetings and click on “School Board,” “Regular Communication” and “Agendas” on the district’s website at www.sequimschools.org.
GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On Sept. 13, Greywolf Elementary welcomed new families with an ice cream social and informational session. In all, 115 students and their families attended this fun evening and learned all about their new school.
They met principal Donna Hudson and school counselor Cheryl McAliley, who were the building celebrity ice cream scoopers for the event.
Parents left the event saying they appreciated meeting other new families, learning about Washington state’s attendance laws and Greywolf’s academic programs. Others were thankful for the care shown for students at Greywolf, as well as insight into policies and procedures.
Kids and adults alike all loved the ice cream! A big Greywolf welcome to all our new families — we are happy you are here!
HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Do you want to be a reading tutor? Come join us in helping Helen Haller students become proficient readers. Part one training is Tuesday, Oct. 2, and part two is Tuesday, Oct. 9; both sessions are from 3:15-4:14 p.m. in the school library. New tutors are asked to commit to attending both sessions. For more information, email Betsy Smith at bsmith@sequimschools.org or 360-582-3248.
SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL
SMS hosts a Honor Roll Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 19 (last named A-K), and Thursday, Sept. 27 (last names L-Z), in the school cafeteria. Call 360-582-3500 for more details.
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL
Admission representatives from various colleges and universities visit our campus to meet with interested juniors and seniors. College representatives help students understand the application process, learn about college life and how to make college affordable by receiving scholarships and financial aid. These sessions usually last about 45 minutes and are held in the library. For more information, see Mitzi Sanders in the Career Center.
Upcoming college rep visits:
• Whitworth University — 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5
• Pacific University Oregon — 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17
• Montana Technical Institute — noon, Wednesday, Oct. 17
• University of Washington-Seattle — 10:20 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 25
• University of Puget Sound — 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 1
It’s time to sign up for the PSAT test! Juniors receive priority. Sign up with Mrs. Ulm through the end of September. Sophomores can begin signing up on Monday, Oct. 1. The PSAT test costs $16. The test is at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the high school. Students will receive a student guide when they sign up with the test information, test-taking advice and tips and an official practice test. The school has a limited number of fee waivers available for juniors only. For more information, call SHS counselor Steve Erickson at 360-582-3663.
The SHS College and Career Fair is 12:45-2:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in the school gymnasium.
