"The Viking Way" represents our community agreements. It represents how we commit to treating each other, our learning, and our space. You could even say it's the cornerstone of all our interactions and behaviors.
Just as ancient Vikings and other mariners throughout history used a compass to help guide them on their journeys, these three words can help guide us on our collective and individual journeys.
Regardless of whether the water is smooth as glass, or choppy and uncertain, we can always be respectful, we can always take responsibility, and we should always try to be ready.
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As a Viking, you are now part of a proud and enduring tradition that stretches back over a century. The Viking Way represents our relentless pursuit of excellence and our shared goal: every student chasing a diploma.
The word Nadelose—the Viking word for “relentless”—reminds us that your journey here is defined by perseverance and determination as you strive toward earning your Lake Stevens High School diploma.
What makes Lake Stevens truly special is the way you connect with our school through the Four A’s: Academics, Arts, Activities, and Athletics. These experiences are the heart of Viking life and ensure that every student finds a place to belong, grow, and succeed. "It's Always a Great Day to Be a Viking."
Folks from all around the world may mean something different when they use the word "respect."
So that there's no confusion, when we use the word in our Viking Way, we mean something very specific: