A Note from the Nest

Shahala Families,

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

iReady Testing

This week students finished up the 2nd part of iReady testing and we are extremely pleased to confirm that overall we had a completion rate of over 97%. We are so proud of our students!

Fall Fest - After School Social

Fall Fest is coming up after school on October 29th! Come from 4:15-5:30pm for an afternoon of fall fun. Students must have a signed permission slip (available soon) and own transportation home after the event. Cost is $5 for entrance or $8 for a VIP ticket. VIP ticket includes popcorn, hair tinsel, cupcake walk, and Pie-in-the- Face game. Activities also include dancing, flag football, spooky movie, Wii games, karaoke, and time to socialize with friends. Concessions will be available for purchase. We hope to have you join us!

School Pictures

If you were not able to attend the Open House and Picture Night last week, please know that picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, November 3rd during the school day. Reminders will be sent out closer to the date. 

Lost and Found 

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 and water bottles are kept out on display in the main hall while items of greater value (phones, watches, etc.) are kept secure in the front office. Your student is welcome to stop by the front office to check if they don’t see their item in the Lost & Found area and it is not one of the items previously listed.

🥪Food Deliveries: We do not accept 3rd party food deliveries or mobile phone orders for students.📱❌

Special Updates and Events

Suicide Awareness

On Monday, October 27, Evergreen Public Schools and Connect Evergreen will host a Suicide Prevention Community Learning Session. Trained facilitators will share ways for families and students to recognize when someone may be at risk for suicide and how to connect with immediate help. This event is open to all parents and adult family members and is appropriate for middle and high school students to attend. This presentation is the first of a monthly series that will be sponsored by Evergreen Public Schools and Connect Evergreen. 

Please click HERE for flyers with more details. 

Healthy Youth Survey

Later this month, 6th and 8th grade students will be taking the Healthy Youth Survey in their science classes. Please click here to view the flyer with more details. 

Sports and Clubs Updates

Please click here for more information on clubs and sports available at Shahala. Additionally, the following clubs will be kicking off shortly! 

• Lacrosse club will have their first meeting on October 14th from 4:15 - 5:30pm in the small gym. Click here for the Lacrosse club page where you can register and view the 2025-2026 schedule.

• French club will have their first meeting on Monday, October 13th from 4:15 - 5:30pm in room 404. Click here for information.

• Safe Space club meets every Thursday at lunch in Aryn Oster’s classroom (P-419/410).

A Welcome Note from Principal Griffith

Click HERE to read Principal Griffith's September Newsletter

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.