💲 Investing in CTE Yields Big Returns! 💲 North Mason students reap the benefits of the robust CTE program we have in the district, learning valuable skills for the careers of tomorrow. Shown here, some of our DECA students (from past and present).
Boys Basketball Senior Night (afternoon) TOMORROW!
Senior Night was scheduled for this week but with all the weather issues, the game was postponed. to Saturday. We hope you can come out tomorrow to give the players a huge does of NM 💙 and join us in celebrating our seniors. They face off against Bainbridge starting at 2:30 pm for JV and then Varsity plays at 3:45 pm.
🎳 NM Girls Bowling Team Head to STATE TOURNAMENT! 🎳
The North Mason Girls Bowling Team is hitting the lanes and they're ready to make some noise at the STATE TOURNAMENT this weekend! 💥
🏆 WHEN & WHERE:
Friday: Bowling starts at 8:15 AM
Saturday: Bowling starts at 8:00 AM
Location: Bowlero Lanes, Tukwila (Come on down and cheer them on!)
These girls have been putting in the work all season, and now it's time to show the competition what they've got! Let’s pack the lanes with energy and support as they look to bring home some hardware! 🏅
🔴 Come out, make some noise, and cheer on our amazing team as they strike for victory! 🔴
We believe in you, girls! Let’s roll! 💥 #GoNorthMason #StateBound #GirlsBowling #BringHomeTheHardware
Let’s show the world how we roll! 🎳
LET'S GOOOOOO!!!
(Re-shared from NM Bulldogs page on Instagram. Follow https://www.instagram.com/northmasonbulldogs/ to keep tabs on how the girls do at the state tournament, as well for all other sporting updates.)
#GoBulldogs
❗️ TALENT SHOW - POSTPONED ❗️
Due to the uncertainty of the weather, the Talent Show which was scheduled for Friday has been postponed. We will notify everyone when a new date has been selected.
Thank you for your understanding!
National School Counseling Week 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme this year is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.
Thank you to our amazing counselors (left to right, top to bottom): Deb Swaser, Juliet Tran, Allie Wojtanowicz, Victoria Edwards, Katelin Lacoste, Jane Adams, and Ashley Lyon. We appreciate all you do to help our students thrive!
🌲APPLY TODAY - Mason County Forest Festival - Royalty Court🌲 Please submit the online application and email the following to royalty@masoncountyforestfestival.com: resume, copy of school transcript, medical release form, essay, and questionnaire by Friday, February 7th, 2025.
Students accepted for participation in Coronation will be required to attend practice sessions Tuesday nights at 6:00 preceding coronation that focus on interview skills, etiquette, Mason County Forest Festival history and royalty court expectations. Participation in coronation does not guarantee a position on the 2025 Royalty Court. Five members of the approved participants will be selected for a scholarship and Royalty Court title.
Thank you, Deb Swaser, Career and Graduation counselor, for sharing this information.
❄️Due to road conditions in parts of our district and the prediction of more snow this afternoon, North Mason School District will be closed today.
🎭 4th Annual Talent Show 🎭
Come vote for your favorite act!
Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: NMHS Auditorium
Admission: $5.00
Funds support the theater program.
💙 Recognizing Empathy 💙
Today, as part of our series of nominations from building administrators, we recognize Victoria Edwards, counselor at NMHS. Assistant Principal Steve Hackett nominated her and shared this insight into our new employee, "Victoria has jumped into her first year absolutely running. She is a born leader and is doing an amazing job for our students and staff."
Thank you for all you do, Victoria, and a warm welcome from all of us here at NMSD!
🎳 Good luck to our bowling team today at the League Championship! Go get 'em, Bulldogs!
Thank you to Jess Thomas, NM Alumni, for sharing this photo with us!
#GoBulldogs
💙Recognizing Empathy💙 First up in our series of staff being nominated by the building administration for the trait of 'Empathy' is Deb Swaser, Career & College Counselor for our high school students. Principal Alexia Hadfield nominated Deb, sharing, "Deb takes the time to ensure everyone she works with feels supported. She is genuine when asking about staff and their families and listens with an empathetic heart.”
Congratulations, Deb, on this recognition, and a big THANK YOU for all you do for our students as they prepare to go out and make their mark on the world!
DECA students competed at the competition at the Washington state fairgrounds in Puyallup yesterday. Graduation specialist Autumn Perry shared, "It was truly amazing to see this group DECA students in their element at the competition. A few of our students will be moving forward to the DECA state competition."
We will keep you posted on their progress as they advance! Thank you, Autumn, for sharing this wonderful student accomplishment!
👋Greetings & Goodbyes 👋
Administrators and teachers make connections with students each day, by standing at the doors, or by the buses, saying good morning or goodbye. Principal Collins explains how they use ‘optimistic greetings and goodbyes’ at the high school to encourage. “If a student is late, they are welcomed with, we’re glad you’re here.” One student standing nearby interjected, “it’s reverse psychology!” Though he was teasing his principal, the student admitted it’s an effective approach. This is just one of the many ways administrators and teachers strive to connect positively with their students and create a culture of optimism.
To learn more about district discipline policies, please visit https://app.eduportal.com/share/e867dae595551bb8
Students participated in a Robotics ROV challenge at Olympic High School today, presenting the ROVs they have been working on in class for the last 6 weeks. Next up is preparing for a high school competition in the spring. Another exciting project planned for next year is having the Advanced ROVs monitor their salmon net pen.
Thank you, Sommer Landers, for highlighting this complex project, and congratulations to all your student presenters!
CLASS OF 2025 & Parents of Seniors! GET COZY with Financial Aid during winter break.
Curl up with a hot cup of cocoa and work on your financial aid application, the FAFSA or WASFA. YOUR APPLICATION OPENS DECEMBER 1st.
Financial Aid application deadlines vary by college.
Need more facts? Scan the QR code for a video walkthrough of the application process in English or Spanish!
🔵 DO-IT: Advancing the success of people with disabilities in education, research, & careers 🔵
The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive.
The DO-IT Center strives to:
➡️ increase the success of people with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers;
➡️ promote the application of universal design to physical spaces, information technology, instruction, and services;
➡️ freely distribute online content, publications, and videos for use in presentations, exhibits, and the classroom; and
➡️ provide resources for students with disabilities, K-12 educators, postsecondary faculty and administrators, librarians, employers, parents, and mentors.
➡️ promote the application of universal design to physical spaces, information technology, instruction, and services;
➡️ freely distribute online content, publications, and videos for use in presentations, exhibits, and the classroom; and
➡️ provide resources for students with disabilities, K-12 educators, postsecondary faculty and administrators, librarians, employers, parents, and mentors.
Visit the website to learn more about the program and rolling deadlines for scholarships: https://www.washington.edu/doit/
Thank you, Deb Swaser, for sharing this program information!
THANK YOU to Shumaker Chiropractic for collecting and organizing donations for teens experiencing homelessness in NMSD, in partnership with the North Mason Giving Tree. These generous donations connected over 80 of our high school students with hats, socks and toiletries. We are grateful for the generosity and partnerships in our North Mason Community that make such a difference to our students.
If you know a student in need of toiletries or other basic needs, please contact our Family Liaison, Laura Pugh, at LPugh@northmasonschools.org or 360-277-2241.
Core Plus Maritime Students Tour Local Facilities
Did you know that just a few miles down the road SAFEBOATS employs 300 people to build emergency response boats from the ground up? They ship orders all over the world. SAFEBOATS is looking for dedicated workers who show up to work, work hard, and can think outside of the box. School is a great place to build your employability skills for life! Show up. Work hard. Innovate and be a flexible thinker. Our group of 26 students also visited DEFIANCE BOATS and observed fiberglass boat manufacturing.
Thank you, Gavin Forseth, Autumn Perry, and Deb Swaser for providing information about this great field trip our students had, providing them an invaluable opportunity to meet with industry leaders and see, first-hand, the relevance of the skills they are learning.
THE FINANCIAL AID FASFA or WASFA 2024 IS OPEN FOR FILING!
Need more information? Check out this great video series from College Success Foundation that walks you through the application process in English or Spanish! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzKUIvrVASWIf1ml8c9iSZltWUJDANn6
💚 Leading with Gratitude 💚
Today we highlight Rob Thomas who was nominated by two building administrators for embodying the trait of gratitude in his role as athletic director for NMHS.
"Rob has been graciously learning the AD role and supporting students and community so well." Principal Chad Collins
"Rob has a great servant's heart and will do anything for the staff and students at North Mason. He is the definition of selfless. Rob truly bleeds blue n white!" Assistant Principal Steve Hackett
Congratulations on this recognition, Rob!
#GoBulldogs
