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March 27, 2024

Robotics Community Night: TOMORROW, March 28th,  please come join our award-winning robotics team for a deep dive into the robotics program here at THS. Community Night runs from 6-8 pm. We hope to see you there! See attached flier. Robotics 3.28.24.docx

Hygiene Drive: The Feminist Student Union is holding a hygiene drive in honor of Women's History Month! The drive would run from March 18 -31. Please bring period products such as pads, liners, tampons, wipes, and hand sanitizers to donate. There will be a large box outside the FRC where you can donate your items.

2024 Senior Yard Signs: Yard signs for the class of 2024 are on sale through April 4th! Regular $20, personalized $30. Sign pickup is scheduled for Saturday May 4th. Click Here for more information and ordering.

Off Campus Parking: Students who park off campus in surrounding neighborhoods, please be respectful of personal property, driveways, mailbox areas and designated NO PARKING signs. Illegal parking could result in tickets being issued by the City of Maple Valley.

Job Fair: THS will be hosting a job fair for students looking for part-time, summer, and full-time work on Thursday, April 18 from 2:15-3:15 in the Commons. Sophomores and juniors will be working on resumes in their ELA classes to prepare for the fair.  Parents/guardians: If you manage or own a business and would like to participate, please email [email protected] this week.

PTA Grad Night Party: It’s not too late for seniors to sign up for the PTA Grad Night Party!! Click here to find out more information and the QR code to sign up! The destination/venue is a secret surprise to ALL who attend!

Athletics:
Tahoma Cheerleading will be having tryouts April 22-25. Students who wish to try out for the 2024-2025 team must be cleared through Family ID, which is open starting Monday, March 25. Students who register must have a valid sports physical on file and must be good through August 31.  Check out the Tahoma Cheer Instagram page for more information about Cheer. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Clayton in the Athletic Office.

State Testing: The Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA)  for Math and ELA is coming in April and is the quickest way to meet the Washington State Graduation Pathway requirement. All 10th grade students will be required to test and any 11th or 12th grade student who has not previously passed this requirement has the option to test as well to meet this Grad Pathway. SBA testing will take place during a modified schedule at THS on the following dates:

  • Wednesday (4/17) Math
  • Thursday (4/18) Math
  • Tuesday (4/23) ELA
  • Wednesday (4/24) ELA
  • Thu/Fri (4/25-26) Make-up testing

A separate test, The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) will also be administered on April 18th to all 11th grade students. Running start students who are not able to attend the WCAS testing on April 18th may take it on our make-up days (4/25 and 4/26). All regular testing will take place between 7:35 - 10:10am and students not testing will have an alternative learning experience including a Health & Fitness fair and guest speakers.  Any questions please contact Mr. Maria [email protected]

Bus Passes:  At THS, we ask that requests be submitted via email no later than 11:30 a.m. for processing. Click Here to review & submit a pass request. No bus passes are issued on Fridays per transportation. Please call Transportation with any other questions 425.413.3220.


Attendance:

**If you feel your student has an error with their attendance, please reach out to the teacher directly and have them contact the attendance office with the correction.

  • Please email [email protected], leave a voicemail at 425.413.6209 or send a note with your student(s) to excuse an absence/late arrival, or need a dismissal for any reason.
  • Please allow at least one hour before needing your student dismissed for an early dismissal.
  • If your student must leave during power hour (10:25-11:25), please call or email at least one hour before power hour begins (10:25).
  • The Attendance Office is on the West side (athletic field entrance).
  • Absences must be excused within 48 hours of the date of absence. If they are not excused within 48 hours, progressive intervention will occur.
  • Parent/Guardian/Physician may excuse an absence.
  • If your student is 18 years or older, they can excuse themselves. Please have them see the attendance office for a form and more information. They will still be accountable for abiding by the attendance policy in the student handbook.

Links for additional information:
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