** Thursday, December 7, 2017**
TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
May I please have your attention? Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.
Do you love ice cream? If so, come to school. We are having an attendance competition between grade levels and the staff. Starting in December, the group with the highest percentage of average daily attendance will win an ice cream party!
Deadline for senior pictures for the yearbook: Pictures and senior quotes need to be turned in to Kari Goodrich before the start of winter break.
Seniors: Graduate Services Northwest will be here Tuesday, January 9, during lunch in Fred’s room . Please plan to be there to place your order for your graduation announcements, cap & gown, and other senior and graduation accessories.
Sports:
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Grizzly Discovery Center News
The Grizzly Discovery Center will begin offering assistance with homework from2:35-4:00 PMdaily starting onMonday, September 11th. Registration forms may be picked up at the NHS office. Please contact Vickie Blanchet at ext 6501 for further information.
COUNSELING OFFICE –
ACT Test Dates
Feb 10, 2018 Registration1/12/18Late RegistrationJan. 13-19, 2018 Photo UploadFeb 2, 2018
April 14, 2018Registration3/9/18 Late RegistrationMar 10-23, 2018 Photo UploadApril 6, 2018
June 9, 2018 Registration5/4/18 Late RegistrationMay 5-18, 2018 Photo UploadJune 1, 2018
July 14, 2018 Registration6/15/18 Late Registration June 16-22-18 Photo UploadJuly 6, 2018
Register at:act.org
SAT Test Dates
March 10, 2018 Registration2/9/18 Late Registration 2/29/18
May 5, 2018 Registration4/6/18 Late Registration4/17/18
June 2, 2018 Registration5/3/18 Late Registration5/23/18
Register at:sat.org/register
Fees:sat.org/us-fees
Fee Waivers:sat.org/fee-waivers
Aquafina® and NFL wide receiver/returner TylerLocketthave teamed up to give students and parents the opportunity topledgefor the future. NHS needs your help to make this happen! Students AND parents can go on-line andpledgetoday atlockettpledge.com.
Scholarship Websites:
PROJECT H.O.P.E.(HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PREPARATORY EXPERIENCE)
Paid Summer Internships for high school students interested in the medical profession. Eligibility- students mus be a junior or senior, have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0, comply with state workplace requirements, undergo a Washington State Patrol background check and have or obtain a social security number by the application deadline. Apply by going toewu.edu/projecthope/apply. The Application portal is openDecember 15, 2017-March 15, 2018. Please ask in the Counseling office for more information.
TheWIAA, Dairy Farmers of Washington, and LesSchwabTires are pleased to announce the sixthannual Smart Choices College Scholarship which will recognizeone female and one male high school student for their achievements in athletics/activities, the community, and the classroom with a$5,000 college scholarship to the college or university of their choice.
In addition to the two $5,000 scholarship winners, eight finalists will receive $1,000 scholarships.
Applicants have from November 1, 2017untilApril 1, 2018to submit their applications.In addition to a series of background questions, each applicant will be required to write an essay or provide a personal statement video about “How you plan to use your education to benefit others.” The judging criteria is based on 35% athletic/activity excellence, 35% academic achievement, 15% leadership, 10% citizenship/community service, and five%on originality/creativity of the student’s essay or video.
* Newsletter is available for Download here:
www.studentscholarsWps.org/newsUetter.php
"WE THE STUDENTS" ESSAY CONTEST 2017-2018! This year's prompt is,To what extent in the U.S. does the government-federal, state, and local-have the duty to monitorinternetcontent? 1st Place - $5000 and a scholarship to our 2018 Constitutional Academy in Washington, D.C. Runners Up - Sixprizesat $1250 each and Honorable Mentions - eightprizesat $500 each. Sign up for the contest at:ww.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/
**Local Scholarships
Go to: www.washboard.org
Masonic Charities-Public Scholarship or Masonic Charities-Legacy Scholarship Online Applicationathttp://www.washboard.organd complete the online application. What applicants will need to apply - student transcript, letter of recommendation from teacher or school counselor, list of awards and recognition (include year received), list of activities (sports, music, volunteerism,youth organizations participation (include dates to and from), resume or list of employment and dates if any, and Student Aid report (SAR) received after they complete aFAFSA(https://fafsa.ed.gov/) Start date 9/15/2017 Application due date2/24/2018
BigSunScholarship
TheBigSunOrganization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Deadline -June 19, 2018
Amount of Award - $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..
Please visit our website athttp://www.bigsunathletics.comto learn how to apply.
Newport School District
Non-Discrimination Statement
Newport School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator/ Compliance Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Dave Smith Dave Smith
PO Box 70, Newport, WA 99156 PO Box 70, Newport, WA 99156
509.447.3167x4500 509.447.3167x4506.