🦅A Note from the Nest🦅

Shahala Families,

Please take a look below for important messages and updates, as well as information on events happening in the coming weeks.

February: Attendance and Academic Progress – Staying on Track

Dear Parents and Guardians, February may be a short month, but it’s packed with important learning! At this point in the year, students are building upon what they’ve learned in the first half of the year. Consistent attendance ensures they won’t miss important lessons that help them stay on track academically.

Poor attendance can lead to gaps in knowledge that are difficult to close. Please continue to prioritize daily attendance and reach out if there are any obstacles preventing your child from coming to school. We’re here to support you and your child in achieving academic success.

Thank you for your commitment to your child’s education!

Sincerely,

Your Shahala Attendance Team

attendance_shahala@evergreenps.org 

Snow Ball Winter Social

Students are cordially invited to attend the "Snow Ball Social" on Friday, February 20th from 6-7:30pm. This event is hosted by ASB. Tickets go on sale starting Monday, February 9th and can be purchased at the ASB window before school and at lunches through Thursday, February 19th. The cost is $6. No tickets will be sold at the door - they must be purchased in advance.

Students must have a signed permission slip in order to purchase a ticket. Parents and legal guardians can complete the permission slip online via Parent Square or your student can pick up a hard copy in the front office.

Cold & Flu Season

At this time of year we see many students experiencing symptoms of respiratory and/or gastrointestinal illness due to commonly circulating viruses and bacteria. As a reminder, students with one or more of the following should stay home:

• Fever of 100° or higher. Students need to be fever free (without medication) for 24 hours before they return to school.

• Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Students should stay home for 24 hours after their last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.

• Positive test for Covid, Influenza A, RSV, Norovirus, etc.

Please click HERE for complete guidelines of when to keep your child(ren) at home. 

Lost and Found 

Following a new year clean out, our Lost & Found is already full again! If your student is missing anything, please have them check the Lost & Found, located by the “self service” table at the school entrance. Jackets, sweatshirts/sweaters, lunch bags, shoes (yes! We get quite a few!) and water bottles are kept out on display in the main hall while smaller, more fragile items and those of greater value (phones, watches, jewelry, glasses, etc.) are kept secure in the front office. 

*Lost and found items that are not claimed after an extended period of time will be donated.

Telecommunications Policy

As a reminder, telecommunication devices like cell phones and smart watches should be silent and away during school hours. Students who need to contact their parents for any reason should first come to the front office to check in and use their phone or the student phone. We appreciate your cooperation in reminding your students not to text from class during the school day.

Click here to view the complete Cell Phone Policy. 

❄️A Note from Principal Griffith❄️

📣Special Events🗞️

🏀⚽Sports and Clubs Updates🎭🥍

The Real Story of Alice in Wonderland

Drama Club will be performing "The Real Story of Alice in Wonderland" at 7pm on Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show is free to attend. We hope to see you there!

Reminder: Accompanying Adult Required for Students at After School Events

Parents and guardians - please keep in mind that all students must be accompanied by a responsible adult for all after school events. This includes any sports games, meets, or tournaments. If the responsible adult leaves early, then the student(s) must leave with them. 

Wrestling season kicks off on February 23, 2026!

Wrestling season for our boys' and girls' team in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade starts on February 23, 2026! If you're not cleared through the ASB office, do so now using this link. You must also have a current sports physical from your doctor on file. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, and you only wrestle others at your own weight. Our goal is to have the biggest team in the league, so come out and bring a friend!

If you’d like to order your own gear, visit our online uniform store. Please note that items may take 4–8 weeks to arrive. This is optional, as we also have gear available for everyone to use during the season. The only thing wrestlers need to get themselves are wrestling shoes and a mouthguard (only required if you have braces).

For team updates and information, be sure to follow our wrestling website and app as the season approaches!

If you have any questions, email Coach Dillard at houston.dillard@evergreenps.org

More...

Click on the following 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. 

Shahala Spirit Store!

Did you know Shahala has its own online spirit store? You can grab a wide variety of Shahala gear anytime like hoodies, tees, hats, and more. All of which are shipped straight to your home!

Even better, every purchase gives a kickback to our ASB, helping support student activities and events.

Keep an eye out for promo codes that pop up throughout the year, you never know when a great deal will drop! 

Check it out and show your Eagle pride:

Shahala Online Store

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.