SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL - Sequim School District

SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
For daily Sports call 582-3480 or visit Olympicleague.com
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.
SPORTS
Girls’ Basketball
Sequim @ White River
7pm
ER2:15
No Sports Today. Remember spring athletes, get your paperwork in by Feb 25th (or earlier). Tryouts begin March 2.
CALENDAR
Wednesday ~ FBLA, 2:45, A-4
Knowledge Bowl, 2:45, B1
RAK, 2:45, H131
Thursday ~ Robotics, 2:45, E3
Operetta Workshop, 3pm, Cafeteria
Friday ~ No School
Monday ~ No School, Presidents’ Day
Ashlei Cosio, Chelena Erickson,
Dimitriy Karpuk, Christopher Ogles,
Austin Sloan
NEW NEWS
The floral department is selling 3-rose Valentine bouquets for $5.50 each. Please see Mrs. Breithaupt in the floral room or the
main office for more details. Bouquets will be delivered Thursday, February 12th.
FFA Valentine’s Day fundraiser – get a balloon, carnation and some fudge with a cute note all for $5 for that special someone
this year. Place your order and pay with Mrs. Peterson in the main office.
Operetta Auditions are Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18 at 6pm in the Auditorium. Audition packets are
available in the office.
All softball players there will be practice Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 on the varsity field at 3pm.
Are you currently a high school sophomore or junior (who will be 16 years of age by July 20, 2015) interested in learning what
the nursing field is all about? Do you want to know how to get into nursing school? Apply to participate in the University of
Washington, School of Nursing's Nurse Camp 2015! This FREE week-long day camp is geared toward increasing access and
opportunities in nursing to minority and low-income high school sophomores and juniors. Nurse Camp 2015 will take place
from July 20 - July 24, 2015. For more information see Ms. Sanders or go to http://nursing.uw.edu/about/how-apply to
apply. Application deadline is April 15th.
JUNIORS!!! HEADS-UP! Another scholarship opportunity JUST FOR JUNIORS! Nordstrom is offering a $10,000
scholarship to high school juniors who plan to attend college after graduation, have participated in community and/or
extracurricular activities and who have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Application instructions are available in the scholarship file in
the Career Center. Online application at https://nordstrom.scholarsapply.org
CALLING ALL JUNIORS! If you are planning to attend college after graduation and have shown a strong commitment
toward academic studies and school/community involvement, you are invited to apply for a Hamilton Award. This is a $500
cash award and a program designed to help juniors with college application and financial aid assistance - as well as an
opportunity to attend the Hamilton Leaders Academy in Seattle and Central America! See Ms. Sanders for application
instructions. Hurry! Application deadline is March 4, 2015.
Are you age 13 – 18? Have you performed volunteer service hours during the past 12 months? If so, you could be nominated
to win up to $10,000 in scholarships from the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. See Ms. Sanders in the Career Center for
more information and application instructions.
Sophomores and Juniors: Peninsula College is offering a Running Start informational meeting at their main campus on
February 18th. They will have a campus tour starting at 6:30 pm and the presentation and panel discussion will begin at 7:00
pm. Please come by the counseling office if you would like a flyer.
Take This Job & Love It! (See Ms. Sanders in the Career Center DURING LUNCH PERIODS ONLY for job information)
Wanted: 18 year old student to work in a local animal hospital after school and on weekends. Ideal for someone considering a career in
animal science! See Ms. Sanders for details.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! The Sequim Soroptimist are looking for volunteers to help with their annual Garden Show on Saturday and
Sunday – March 21st & 22nd. You will earn community service hours and a certificate for your scholarship notebook! See Ms. Sanders in
the Career Center for more details and to sign-up for certain time slots.
SENIORS ~
THEWASHBOARD.ORG, complete a student profile and explore scholarship opportunities that match your profile. The service is free
and contains no ads or spam. Although most scholarships are aimed at high school seniors, there are scholarship opportunities for all grade
levels. Start searching for scholarships TODAY! See Ms. Sanders in the Career Center if you have questions or need help launching your
scholarship search.
Scholarship Watch ~
Scholarship applications are located in the scholarship file cabinet in the Career Center loft. Students can obtain the applications at their convenience.
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WSECU $2,500 Scholarship ~ For seniors who are, or who become, a member of Washington State Employees Credit Union
(You do not need to be a state employee to join). Go to www.scholarshipamerica.com Deadline: 2/13/15
AAUW scholarship ~ For senior girls who plan to attend Peninsula College and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Deadline: 2/15/15
AT&T 2015 APCA $2,000 Scholarship ~ For seniors of ANY ethnic background with a minimum GPA of 3.4. Deadline:
2/15/15
ACPE 2015 IT $2,500 Scholarship ~ For graduating seniors who have been involved in technology throughout high school and
intend to pursue studies in a technology related field. Deadline: 2/15/15
Audience Awards $3,000 Senior Film Competition ~ For graduating seniors. Submit a short film on the topic of your choosing.
Deadline: 2/23/15
Eagles Auxiliary Member Scholarship ~ For seniors who have a parent and/or grandparent who are members of an Eagles Club.
See Ms. Sanders for details. Deadline: 03/1/15
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship ~ For seniors planning to attend a WA State college and pursue an education in
science, technology, engineering, math or health care. Deadline: 3/02/15
Washington State School Retirees’ Association: Several scholarship opportunities for seniors who intend to go into teaching.
Deadline: 3/02/15
$500 Hamilton Award ~ For JUNIORS who intend to pursue a college degree, show commitment to school and community
service activities and has financial need. Deadline: 3/04/15
Leadership 1000 Scholarship ~ For seniors with a 2.75 or better GPA and who plan to attend a four-year college beginning fall
2015. Deadline: 3/09/15
WA State Governors Scholarship for Foster Youth ~ For graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have been in foster
care or a court ordered guardianship. Deadline: 3/09/15
Kelly Foundation $2,500 Scholarship ~ For graduating seniors who demonstrate good citizenship, financial need and solid
academics. Deadline: 3/10/15
Gilda’s Club $1,000 It’s Always Something Writing Contest ~ For students grades 9 – 12 who have known someone who has
battled cancer. Deadline: 3/20/15
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship ~ For seniors with a 3.0 minimum GPA and who have financial need. Deadline:
3/31/15
Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite Scholarship ~ For seniors with a 3.2 or better GPA. See Ms. Sanders in the Career Center for an
application. Deadline: 3/31/15
Sea Mar Farmworkers Scholarship ~ For seniors who have worked as a farmworker, or have a parent who has worked as a
farmworker. Deadline: 4/01/15
International Footprint Association Scholarship ~ For graduating seniors who plan to pursue an education in public safety –
specifically law enforcement or firefighting. Deadline: 4/08/15
Sons of Norway Olympic Lodge Scholarship ~ For graduating seniors who plan to attend a college, university or trade school.
Need not be Norwegian! Deadline: 4/24/15
$10,000 Nordstrom Scholarship ~ For JUNIORS with a 2.75 minimum GPA and who have participated in community and/or
extracurricular activities. Deadline: 5/01/15
Abbot & Fenner Scholarship ~ $1,000 scholarship for winning essay. Deadline: 6/15/15
College Sports Recruiting Scholarship ~ For seniors who are current or former high school athletes. You do not need to be
planning on college sports participation to apply. Deadline: 7/01/15
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awards scholarships up to $40,000 per year to high-achieving low-income seniors. If you have a
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrate financial need, visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website for guidelines
and application instructions.
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Nondiscrimination statement
The Sequim School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age,
honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use
of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the *Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
This holds true for all district employment and opportunities, and for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or co-curricular school
activities. Inquiries reporting compliance and or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX Officer’s and Section 504/ADA Coordinator’s, Randy Hill
and/or Karen Sande. Sequim School District is a tobacco-free work environment.