Back to School Information
Your one-stop shop for Fall 2023!
WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!
The first day of school for 9th grade only is Wednesday, September 6th.
The first day of classes for all grades (9-12) is Thursday, September 7th.
School ID & Pictures
All NCHS students are required to carry a school photo ID card (ID card is free, $5 replacement for lost or stolen ID cards). ALL students must have their picture taken on picture day.
Picture packets are available at the school to purchase school photos or you can place your order online through the link below. Please make checks payable to Dorian Studios.
School Picture Day: Friday, 9/8/23
Retake Day: Thursday, 10/17/23
Link Program for 9th Graders
The LINK program assists incoming new students in making the transition to high school.
Only freshmen will attend school on Wednesday, 9/6/23. Our LINK Crew will conduct fun activities to help students become familiar with the campus.
All grades (9-12) attend the first day of classes Thursday, 9/7/23.
ASB Cards
An ASB sticker is required for student participation in all performing arts, high school sports, and ASB-sponsored clubs and activities.
The sticker also grants students admission to many school events for free or for a reduced price.
The cost for an ASB sticker is $60.
Yearbooks
Save money and purchase your 2023-2024 yearbook early!
Yearbook Sale Dates (limited dates so we don't have to charge sales tax):
8/27/23 - 9/16/23 $50
1/1/24 - 1/20/24 $55
5/20/24 - 6/6/24 $55
6/7/24 - until sold out $60
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Yearbooks from prior years:
We have a limited supply of yearbooks from prior years available for sale:
2021-2022 yearbooks $10
2022-2023 yearbooks $25
All students wishing to participate in high school athletics must first be registered in Final Forms and cleared prior to participating.
ASB Sticker for all sports: $60
Sports Participation Fees: $200 Sports Participation fee for WIAA sports is due prior to the first interscholastic competition for every sport. For more information regarding fees, contact the ASB secretary at 425-408-8829.
Non-WIAA sports fees are as follows. Multi-student discounts do not apply.
Boys Waterpolo (fall) $1,194
Boys Lacrosse (spring) $804
Co-Ed Crew (fall) $758
Co-Ed Crew (spring) $803
Unified sports require an ASB card only.
Extracurricular Sports and Activities
IMPORTANT DATES:
Football begins Wednesday, August 16th.
All other Fall sports begin Monday, August 21st.
Boys Golf
Boys Tennis
Boys Water Polo
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Girls Soccer
Girls Swim & Dive
Girls Slowpitch Softball
Girls Volleyball
Fall Sports Parent Meeting: Tuesday, August 29th at 6:30 PM in the NCHS Commons.
For information about our athletic program, how to register, and other extracurricular activities, click the link below.
Classes that have a fee:
Workbooks - Spanish, French, German and Japanese
Supplies - Art classes and Guitar
Cleaning fees - Band, Orchestra and Choir
Uniform - PE (fees will be added to student accounts once items are picked up)
Class fees will be added to student accounts the 2nd week of school.
Class Fees
In accordance with state law, the school district will provide each student with the materials and supplies necessary to learn the basic skills taught in their classes. However, many students desire to extend their creativity and educational experiences beyond the basics and many students wish to keep the projects they make in school. In these cases, special materials may be purchased at school, when available (project purchase fee), or brought from home or other sources.
Funds are available to pay for fees for any student who needs help, including all students who qualify for Free or Reduced Price Meals who have a fee waiver form submitted.
For a list of fees, please see pages 14-15 of the NCHS Course Catalog by clicking the button below.
Parking Pass Pick-Up
Monday, August 28th
9 am-2 pm
Building 1 Lobby
Seniors can pick up their passes beginning at 9 am and Juniors at 10 am
Bring your driver's license and proof of insurance
Parking
Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. In order to park on campus, students must obtain a parking pass, register their vehicle and agree to abide by the Parking Expectations. They are then assigned a specific parking spot in the North (Student) Parking Lot and must park in that spot using the vehicle that they registered.
One year parking pass - $50
Registration begins 8/7/23
Campus Supervisor:
425-408-8842 cpinder@nsd.org
For more information about student parking and to register, please click below.
Online Payments
To request your TouchBase login information email the Bookkeeper, Kristy Waligorski or the Main Office Secretary, Kathy Wallace
Back to School Fee Day
Monday, August 28th
9 am-2 pm
Building 1 Lobby
Items available for purchase at school:
ASB Sticker $60
Parking pass $50
Seniors can pick up their passes beginning at 9 am and Juniors at 10 am
Bring your driver's license and proof of insurance
23-24 Yearbook $50
21-22 Yearbook $10
22-23 Yearbook $25
10-Game punch card $56
20% discount off regular prices-for parent entrance into regular season sporting events
Student Planner $3
PSAT Test fee $18
Required for all 10th & 11th graders
Jaguar Spirit items
Baseball hats, t-shirts, vinyl stickers, swim caps, more
Senior Information
This website area will be where you will find out everything you need to know about senior year, from Senior Photos to the Commencement Ceremony and everything in between!
Please stop back as we will be adding more information to this website as dates and other details are finalized.
For information on College Visits and College Fairs, visit our Jag Futures page.
PSAT 2023
Given once per year, this test is the only way for current juniors to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship. All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT unless their family opts their student out.
PSAT exam $18 - 10/11/23
For questions, contact Counseling at 425-408-8819.
For additional information regarding the PSAT, please click below.
Paying for Meals
You may pay for meals by cash or check at NCHS, or you can manage your student's meal account safely and securely online with LINQConnect.
NSD has moved from Titan to the LINQConnect Family Portal for easy on-line payment. All account balances were transferred automatically from Titan to LINQConnect, but you need to register, if you haven't already, in order to view or add money to student accounts.
Do you qualify for free or reduced-priced meals or school fees?
Parents whose income falls within specified guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture should apply for free or reduced-price meals for their students.
A fee waiver must be completed every school year prior to purchasing.
For more information, visit our Free & Reduced-Priced Meals page. Be sure to check all boxes that apply.
DID YOU KNOW? If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch and complete the fee waiver form found at the link above, you can get an ASB sticker, class fees, test fees, athletic fees, club expenses and other extra-curricular activities for FREE!!! (In order for fall class and test fees to be waived, your application and waiver forms must be submitted prior to the start of school.)
Important Phone Numbers
Attendance 425-408-8810
Counseling 425-408-8819
Cashier 425-408-8829
Athletics 425-408-8817
Main Office 425-408-8800
Communications to Families
Information regarding school events will be sent via mail/email and posted to the NCHS website. Please make sure your contact information is updated and correct in ParentVUE. Email request to amanning@nsd.org for activation code.
Administration
Principal: Dr. Eric McDowell
Asst. Principal: Sharyn Mehner
Asst. Principal: Bryan McNiel
Asst. Principal: Tamorah Redshaw
Athletic Director: Melton Jefferson
Activities Coord: Naudia Bosch
Calendar
August 7 On-Line Store Opens https://wa-northshore.intouchreceipting.com/
(Email kwaligorski@nsd.org or kwallace@nsd.org if you need your Touchbase username and/or password)
August 16 Football begins
August 21 All other fall sports begin
August 28 Back-to-School Fee Day, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cash, Check or CC payments are accepted at the school. One check, payable to NCHS, can be written for all items
September 1 First home football game; 6:00 PM vs. West Anchorage HS @ Pop Keeney Stadium
September 6 First day of school - Freshmen only
September 7 First day of classes for all grades 9-12
September 8 Picture Day & Back-to-School Assembly
September 21 Curriculum Night; 6:00 PM in the NCHS Main Gym
October 14 Homecoming football game; 7:00 PM vs. Issaquah @ Pop Keeney Stadium
October 11 PSAT Exam - grades 10 & 11
October 17 Picture Retakes
October 21 Homecoming Dance; 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ NCHS
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