🌷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. 

Spring Fling is Almost Here!

Spring Fling is coming up after school on Wednesday, May 13th! Students can come from 4:05-6pm for an afternoon of fun with games, activities and time to socialize with friends. Tickets are on sale before school and during lunches through May 12th @ ASB Office. Students must have a signed permission slip in order to purchase a ticket. Parents/guardians can complete the permission slip electronically on the Spring Fling Parent Square post or turn in a hard copy to the front office. Click here to download and print a copy of the permission slip.

This awesome ASB sponsored event is in need of parent volunteers! We are looking for volunteers to be at the entrances and exits, to supervise games, watch backpacks, and to help clean up. If you’re free on Wednesday, May 13th from 3:55-6pm, please sign up here!

UHS Speech & Debate Event

The Union High School Speech and Debate Boosters club is hosting a workshop for 4th- 8th graders on Friday, May 22nd. There are only 45 spots available and registration closes May 15th! See flyer for further details.

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. 

Preparing for Next Year

Want to get a head start on your preparation for the 2026-27 school year? Here is the list of general school supplies that students may need. Please note that teachers of specific classes may require other supplies. Any other supplies needed for school will be shared by teachers during the first week of school. 

📣Special Events🗞️

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.

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.