Shahala Families,

Please take a look below for important updates and information on what is happening in the coming weeks.

Trimester 2 Schedule Changes

Trimester 2 starts Monday, November 30th! We understand that some students may need to adjust their schedules but please be aware that schedule changes will only be available December 2 - 4th. See additional information below:

• Only elective classes can be changed and those changes are limited due to space. Core classes cannot be changed.

• Students must come to the Counseling Center during the class they would like to change.

• Please help us communicate these guidelines to your student(s) so they know what to expect.

Do You Have an 8th Grader Interested in Attending Henrietta Lacks High School?

Interested in exploring careers in science and healthcare? HeLa is the high school for you! Henrietta Lacks High School has started accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year and their open enrollment will run until December 4th, 2026! To apply, fill out their online application through a parent’s Family Access account in Skyward or fill out a paper application on their website or in their main office.

Brochures are available in English, Russian, and Spanish or watch this video to learn more about life for students at Henrietta Lacks (HeLa) High School and the great opportunities available in health and science. Also, a small group consisting of students, counselors, and the Principal went out to all of the middle schools recently and shared this presentation with students.  

Still have questions? Come to their Informational Parent Night on Tuesday, November 17th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at Henrietta Lacks High School.

Fall Fundraiser Kickoff

The Charleston Wrap fundraiser officially starts on Monday, November 16th!

Your support helps fund the many things ASB supports throughout the year, including clubs, sports, music programs, socials, and activities. We’re also raising money for next year’s incoming class community shirts (the students wear their shirts on Thursdays).

Getting started is easy: follow the registration instructions on the fundraiser flyer so your purchases are linked to our organization. Please share with family and friends near and far—the more people who shop, the more we can raise!

Thank you for supporting Shahala Middle School!

Fall Food Drive

Let’s help those in need in our community! Our Fall Food Drive runs from November 9-20th. To add some extra fun and try to increase what we bring in, we’ve added some friendly competition. There is a large can in the Commons for each grade level to place their items. The grade level that earns the most points in donated items wins a Bingo Party for fabulous prizes! Points are awarded as follows: 

• 1 point:  any non-perishable food

• 3 points: canned corn, canned yams, gravy packets, stuffing mix, cornbread mix, pie filling, bag of marshmallows, instant potatoes, canned green beans, canned cranberry sauce, dry onions, biscuit mix, chicken or vegetable broth, pie crust mix

• 5 points:  can opener

• 10 points:  Grocery store gift card for $10-$20

Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan 

Second Star to the Right and Straight on Til Morning💫

Come and enjoy a family friendly show while supporting our hard working drama community! Concessions will be available for purchase. There are four performances scheduled in November:

DATES:

• Friday, November 6th @ 7pm

• Saturday, November 7th @ 7pm

• Friday, November 13th @ 7pm

• Saturday, November 14th @ 7pm

LOCATION: Shahala Commons

ADMISSION: Free but donations will be accepted

Missing Items? Have Your Student Check the Lost & Found!

Our lost and found is overflowing! If your student is missing anything (especially sweatshirts/hoodies), please have them check the Lost & Found, located by the “self service” table in the main hall. Clothing, backpacks, lunch bags, shoes and water bottles are kept out on display in the main hall while more fragile items and those of greater value (phones, watches, glasses, etc.) are kept secure in the front office. Lost and found items that are not claimed prior to Friday, November 20th, will be donated.

January Ski Bus

Looking for safe and reliable transportation to Mt. Hood this winter for your student to do some skiing and snowboarding? Check out the SkiBus! The bus will operate on January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. We will transport riders to Mt Hood Meadows for a day of fun in the snow. The bus is organized and chaperoned by Mountain View High School teacher and coach, Adam Keir. Please fill out the form below if you would like more information.

Mt. Hood Ski Bus Sign Up

East Coast Trip! Registration is open NOW!

Still curious about the East Coast Trip for 8th graders?  Did you miss the information meeting but you know this sounds like a great opportunity? It's not too late to learn more and find out what awaits travelers in Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and New York!

Check out this year's proposed itinerary here! (Subject to change)

Fill out this google form to express your interest or email shahalaeaglestravel@gmail.com with any questions you might have. Students can also stop by room 304 to see Mrs. Helm. The trip leader will get back to you and send you all you need to sign up!

*Please remember, this is NOT a school sponsored trip.

Upcoming Events:

• Nov. 13   8A Boys Soccer game @ Liberty (@ Doc Harris)

           Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm

• Nov. 14   Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm

• Nov. 17   6A Boys Soccer game vs Covington @ UHS

Girls Basketball games vs Frontier (7th Home, 8th Away)

HeLa HS Parent Information Night @ 5:30pm (@ HeLa)

• Nov. 18   EARLY RELEASE - School dismissed @ 1:50pm

  Early Release Eagle Feast @ MOD Pizza

  7A Boys Soccer game vs Covington @ UHS

• Nov. 19   Girls Basketball games vs Covington (8th Home, 7th Away)

8A Boys Soccer game vs Covington @ UHS

• Nov. 20   EARLY RELEASE - School dismissed @ 1:50pm

End of Trimester 1

• Nov. 23 - 27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

• Nov. 30   Start of Trimester 2

• Dec. 1   6A Boys Soccer game vs Cascade @ UHS

  Girls Basketball games vs Pacific (7&8th Home)

• Dec. 2   7A Boys Soccer game vs Cascade @ UHS

• Dec. 3   8A Boys Soccer game vs Cascade @ UHS