NO SCHOOL FRIDAY OCTOBER 30th
Main Office Phone Line: (360) 604-3800
Attendance Phone Line: (360) 604-3805
Attendance Email: Attendance_Shahala@evergreenps.org
Email is preferred, however, if calling to excuse an absence, Press 1 to leave a voicemail on our attendance line. We do receive and listen to all messages. Please allow 24 hours for our attendance secretary to enter the absence into our system.
School year office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
School hours: 9:35 AM - 4:05 PM
Early Release Days (not every week) 9:35 AM - 1:50 PM
School Address: 601 SE 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98683
Mailing Address: PO Box 8910, Vancouver, WA, 98668-8910
Head Principal: Chris Griffith
Associate Principal: Melissa Youmans
Dean of Students: Casey Lyons
Counselors: Carson Vaughan (A-L), Randal Lang (M-Z)
Enrollments, Withdrawals, Record Requests, and Address Updates: Registration_Shahala@evergreenps.org
🍎Daily Breakfast Time 9:20 - 9:30 AM
One breakfast and one lunch are FREE for all students each day during the 2026-27 school year. Students can pay for additional snacks or drinks during their lunch period. Extra fruit (apples, bananas, raisins) are available to grab in the cafeteria daily.
🥪Food Deliveries: We do not accept 3rd party food deliveries or mobile phone orders for students.📱❌
2026-27 In-District Boundary Exceptions
Interested families should submit requests via our website: In-District Boundary Exception Website
2026-27 Out-of-District families
Non-resident families can visit our website for more information and instructions: Nonresident Choice Transfer Website
Questions? Call or Email Transportation
(360) 604 - 4950
Transportation@evergreenps.org
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Shahala Families,
Please take a look below for important updates and information on what is happening in the coming weeks. We wish everyone a safe and fun long Halloween weekend!
Fall Fest is coming up after school on Monday, November 9th. Students can come from 4:15-5:45pm for an afternoon of fall festivities and fun. Spend time with friends while enjoying games, activities, music, snacks, and plenty of chances to make great memories. Whether you're painting pumpkins, competing in dodgeball, singing karaoke, trying your luck in the Cake Walk, or relaxing with a movie and popcorn, there's something for everyone.
Students must have a signed permission slip prior to purchasing tickets. Click HERE to view the Parent Square post and submit the permission slip online. Click HERE to download a printable copy. Completed hard copies can be turned into the ASB Window or front office.
Tickets are on sale November 2-6th. Tickets will NOT be available to purchase at the door. You MUST purchase in advance.
Students must arrange their own transportation home after the event
Admission is $8 and includes 1 of each of the following activities, plus 1 hot beverage and 1 popcorn: candy corn guessing game, rubber band pumpkin, painted pumpkin, cake walk, pie in the face. *Additional activity and concessions will be available for purchase
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
Our lost and found is already overflowing! If your student is missing anything, 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 after an extended period of time will be donated.
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.
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:
Oct. 30 NO SCHOOL
Nov. 1 Daylight Savings Ends - "Fall Back" 1 hour
Nov. 3 6A/6B Boys soccer games vs Wy’East @ UHS
Girls Basketball games vs Wy’East (7th Home, 8th Away)
PTO Meeting @ 5pm
Nov. 4 7A/7B Boys soccer games vs Wy’East @ UHS
Nov. 5 8A Boys soccer game vs Wy’East @ UHS
Girls Basketball games vs Cascade (8th Home, 7th Away)
Nov. 6 Boys Soccer/Girls Basketball pictures
Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Nov. 7 Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Nov. 9 Fall Fest student social @ 4:15pm
Nov. 10 Girls Basketball games vs Skyridge (8th Home, 7th Away)
6A Boys soccer game vs Liberty
Nov. 11 NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
Nov. 12 Girls Basketball games @ Liberty (7th & 8th Away)
7A Boys soccer game @ Liberty
7B Boys soccer game vs Frontier @ UHS
Nov. 13 8A Boys soccer game @ Liberty
Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Nov. 14 Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Fall Fest is coming up after school on Monday, November 9th. Students can come from 4:15-5:45pm for an afternoon of fall festivities and fun. Spend time with friends while enjoying games, activities, music, snacks, and plenty of chances to make great memories. Whether you're painting pumpkins, competing in dodgeball, singing karaoke, trying your luck in the Cake Walk, or relaxing with a movie and popcorn, there's something for everyone.
Students must have a signed permission slip prior to purchasing tickets. Click HERE to view the Parent Square post and submit the permission slip online. Click HERE to download a printable copy. Completed hard copies can be turned into the ASB Window or front office.
Tickets are on sale November 2-6th. Tickets will NOT be available to purchase at the door. You MUST purchase in advance.
Students must arrange their own transportation home after the event
Admission is $8 and includes 1 of each of the following activities, plus 1 hot beverage and 1 popcorn: candy corn guessing game, rubber band pumpkin, painted pumpkin, cake walk, pie in the face. *Additional activity and concessions will be available for purchase
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
Check out the Shahala website for more information on clubs and sports available for Shahala students! Students participating in ANY athletic program, music program or club must be registered through Final Forms and have an ASB card/sticker. You can pay the $20 ASB activity fee online or in person at the ASB window. To participate in sports, students must also have a current physical on file.
SPORTS UPDATES:
Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 4:15 - 5:30pm
Everything you need to know about Dance Team for the 2026-27 season is here!
Practices are Mondays after school from 4:15 - 7:30pm
In addition to the FinalForms registration, please make sure you complete this Dance Audition Registration Form.
Practices begin Monday 10/12 and will be held Monday-Friday 4:15-5:30pm (on non-game days). We will start our season practicing here at Shahala, but practices will eventually relocate to Union High School (the team meets at Shahala and walks over together). Don't forget to bring cleats and shin guards!
Practices are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Practice is before school from 7:30-9am. Games start at 5pm.
CLUBS UPDATES:
Introducing our newest club: Games & More! Meeting on Mondays from 4:15 - 5:00pm in room 302
Chess Club meets on Mondays from 4:10 - 5:05pm in room 504
Lacrosse Club meets every Tuesday from 4:05 - 5:30pm in the Small Gym
Lego Club meets Thursdays from 4:10-5:05pm in room 504
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!
Want to see more options? Check out what's available through our other vendor. The best news? ASB receives a portion of all sales through Sideline Store.
Dates to Remember
Oct. 30 NO SCHOOL
Nov. 1 Daylight Savings Ends - "Fall Back" 1 hour
Nov. 3 6A/6B Boys soccer games vs Wy’East @ UHS
Girls Basketball games vs Wy’East (7th Home, 8th Away)
PTO Meeting @ 5pm
Nov. 4 7A/7B Boys soccer games vs Wy’East @ UHS
Nov. 5 8A Boys soccer game vs Wy’East @ UHS
Girls Basketball games vs Cascade (8th Home, 7th Away)
Nov. 6 Boys Soccer/Girls Basketball pictures
Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Nov. 7 Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Nov. 9 Fall Fest student social @ 4:15pm
Nov. 10 Girls Basketball games vs Skyridge (8th Home, 7th Away)
6A Boys soccer game vs Liberty
Nov. 11 NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
Nov. 12 Girls Basketball games @ Liberty (7th & 8th Away)
7A Boys soccer game @ Liberty
7B Boys soccer game vs Frontier @ UHS
Nov. 13 8A Boys soccer game @ Liberty
Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
Nov. 14 Shahala Drama Club Presents: Peter Pan @ 7pm
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.
If you, your student, or a member of the Evergreen Public Schools community is being subjected to harassment, intimidation or bullying, please report your concern by one of the following methods:
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.
Ask for Help
If you need to talk to someone right away, please do. There are people who care, listen, and help.
Crisis Textline: 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline.
Text HOME to 741741
Teen Talk for Clark County youth: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
360-397-2428
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Dial 988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website Link
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