A Note from the Nest

Shahala Families,

Please take a look below for updates and information on what is happening in the coming weeks.

Fall Fest and Spirit Week

Fall Fest is coming up after school on October 29th! Come from 4:15-5:30pm for an afternoon of fall fun. Activities also include dancing, flag football, spooky movie, Wii games, karaoke, and time to socialize with friends. Concessions will be available for purchase. Students must have a signed permission slip prior to purchasing tickets. 

• Click HERE to see the Parent Square post and submit the permission slip online.

• Tickets will be available for purchase starting Monday, October 20th.

• Students must have own transportation home after the event. 

• Cost is $5 for entrance or $8 for a VIP ticket. VIP ticket includes popcorn, hair tinsel, cupcake walk, and Pie-in-the- Face game.

• Don't forget to dress up during Fall Spirit Week!

Holiday Support Sign-Ups Now Open

We are now accepting sign-ups for holiday support. If your family would like to be considered, please complete the form by October 25, 2025:
https://forms.gle/cuiBHiNiCb6epFfe9

Please note that holiday support is not guaranteed, as we have a limited number of spots available. However, we will do our best to assist as many families as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact our Transition Coach, Houston Dillard, by email or phone:

houston.dillard@evergreenps.org

360-604-3827 

World Language Proficiency

Your student(s) heard a quick presentation last week about a great opportunity for 7th and 8th graders who are multilingual. Shahala will be offering and proctoring a World Language Proficiency Exam in early December. Students who pass the test can earn high school credits in a second (or more) non-English language. In order to pass the test, students will need to show proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the alternate language. Students can sign up through the link below before October 31st for the December test. For more information, please click on a link below in your desired language:

English Spanish Russian

Veterans Day

In order to honor the Veterans in our Shahala community, please fill out this short form to have them included in our Veterans Day Presentations by ASB Student Leadership by Monday, October 27.  Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewrhYBm5Z6xBuxrk24c_24tF1w4JdYRaBbuDo8GjTCggaB1w/viewform?usp=sf_linkLinks to an external site.

School Pictures

If you were not able to attend the Open House and Picture Night, please know that picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, November 3rd during the school day. Reminders will be sent out closer to the date. 

🥪Food Deliveries: We do not accept 3rd party food deliveries or mobile phone orders for students.📱❌

Special Updates and Events

Suicide Awareness

On Monday, October 27, Evergreen Public Schools and Connect Evergreen will host a Suicide Prevention Community Learning Session. Trained facilitators will share ways for families and students to recognize when someone may be at risk for suicide and how to connect with immediate help. This event is open to all parents and adult family members and is appropriate for middle and high school students to attend. This presentation is the first of a monthly series that will be sponsored by Evergreen Public Schools and Connect Evergreen. 

Please click HERE for flyers with more details. 

Healthy Youth Survey

Later this month, 6th and 8th grade students will be taking the Healthy Youth Survey in their science classes. Please click here to view the flyer with more details. 

Eagle Store is Open!

We’re thrilled to share that we were able to open the Eagle Store today for all three grade-level lunches and it was a HUGE success! 

Our students were so excited to spend their hard-earned Eagle Bucks, and the store was buzzing with energy from start to finish. The incredible variety of donations, especially the food items, were a big hit! None of this would have been possible without the generous support and contributions from our amazing PTO members and parents.

It’s been wonderful to see how motivated students are to demonstrate positive behavior and earn more Eagle Bucks so they can participate again. You’re helping us build a stronger, more positive school community and we can’t thank you enough!

Sports and Clubs Updates

Cheerleading

Are you interested in being on the Cheerleading team this year? Get cleared beforehand and plan to participate in tryouts on the following days:

• Clinic to learn about cheer and routines: October 23rd, 24th, 28th

• Tryouts: October 30th

• All practices start right after school at 4:15 and will be done at 5:30. Go Eagles!📣📣

Lacrosse Club 

Lacrosse Club meetings are being extended and will now end at 6pm.

Drama Club

Are you interested in drama club? Come to room 404 on Monday, October 20th to discuss creating a new drama club! See flyer for more details. 

Click on the links to see all of the Sports and Clubs Shahala has to offer our students. 

For detailed instructions on how to register for a Sport, please click HERE. 

A Welcome Note from Principal Griffith

Click HERE to read Principal Griffith's September Newsletter

Shahala "The Nest" Student Announcements

Every Shahala student has access to "The Nest" - our Shahala Student Life Canvas page on their dashboard for announcements and school-wide information. They should be checking it at least once a week for Important Info. You can also access our school Library through The Nest.

Call the Shahala Main Office at (360) 604-3800  We will transfer you to a staff member who will document your report, answer your questions, and determine next steps.