🌷A Note from Principal Griffith🪻

🦅A Note from the Nest🦅

Shahala Families,

Please take a look below to learn about updates and important events in the coming weeks. 

April Newsletter: Blooming with Potential!

Please click here to read Principal Griffith’s April newsletter.

June 18th AM: 8th Grade Promotion

Parents of 8th grade students are cordially invited to attend the 8th grade Shahala Middle School Promotion on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Shahala Middle School from 10:40-11:30 am in the large gym. The celebration will be a ceremony complete with music, certificates, speeches, and a sweet treat for students. Please join us for a promotion ceremony for your Shahala Middle School 8th Grader.  As they close their middle school chapter, we want to celebrate and honor their hard work and accomplishments. We also want to cheer them on into their next chapter of high school!

June 18th PM: 8th Grade Farewell

On Thursday, June 18th, we will be celebrating with our 8th grade students from 1:30 PM to 4:05 PM at Shahala Middle School. This farewell event is for 8th grade Shahala students only and the cost is $20.00. Each $20.00 ticket includes a trip to the Kona Ice Truck, a special dessert, unlimited activities and games with prizes, and a photo booth & free pictures. Students will also have a BBQ lunch option, and we will have a special motivational guest speaker. Shahala student behavior expectations apply at this event. 

Permission slips for this event went home with students today. You can also find the link to the permission slip HERE. 

We are also looking for some donations and volunteers for this event. Check out the Shahala PTO website to sign up for donations. To volunteer, you can sign up via the permission slip or contact Ellery at Ellery.Buckinghamseymour@evergreenps.org.

Important Safety Reminder: Motorized Bikes, E-Bikes, and Electric Scooters

Recently, we have observed an increase in unsafe riding behaviors involving motorized bikes, e-bikes, and electric scooters near and on campus. These behaviors include excessive speed, riding through pedestrian areas, and not following basic safety expectations.

We want to clearly communicate district expectations regarding the use of motorized bikes, e-bikes, and electric scooters to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and community members.

1. Students Traveling To and From School

Students may use motorized bikes, e-bikes, and electric scooters as transportation to and from school. However, the following expectations apply:

• Students must follow all traffic laws while traveling to and from campus

• Once a student enters school property, they must immediately dismount and walk their e-bike or electric scooter

• Riding is not permitted in parking lots, sidewalks, or any area where pedestrians are present

• Devices must be parked in designated areas and remain unused during the school day

• Unsafe riding (e.g., excessive speed, stunts, weaving through people) may result in school consequences

2. Use on School Property

The use of motorized bikes, e-bikes, and electric scooters on school district property is prohibited at all times, including before school, during the school day, and after school hours.

• Individuals may not ride these devices anywhere on campus grounds, including parking lots, sidewalks, fields, or common areas

• This expectation applies to all individuals, including students, siblings, and community members

• After school hours, campus spaces may not be used for riding, gathering, or recreational use of these devices.

Failure to follow these expectations may result in:

• School-based consequences for students

• Parent/guardian contact

• Loss of the ability to bring the device to campus

• Additional actions if behavior creates a safety risk or disruption

• Potential Criminal Trespass Notice issued

Our goal is to allow students to use these devices for transportation while maintaining a safe environment on and around school property.

We appreciate your support in reviewing these expectations with your student and reinforcing safe, responsible behavior.

📣Special Events🗞️

8th Grade Career Day

Shahala is hosting an 8th Grade Career Day on June 2nd and we are in need of parent volunteers and speakers! Please click here to see the flyer with further details. 

Spring Showcase

Shahala will be hosting a Spring Showcase on Monday, June 8th. Our wonderful PTO has arranged for food trucks to be there and we're soliciting donations for raffle basket items. Please consider signing up to donate one of the items for a raffle basket before May 15th. You can sign up HERE. 

🎭🏐Sports and Clubs Updates🏈🏃🏽‍♀️

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.