Newsletter Date:

July 2023

Greetings, Warrior Families!

We are looking forward with anticipation and excitement to the start of the 2023-24 school year! We have included important back-to-school information in this newsletter to help ensure you and your student(s) have a successful start to the school year. We encourage you to read the newsletter in its entirety, so that you have all the important information and dates, beginning with Warrior Day on August 10.

Our construction projects are progressing nicely! The new weight-room is completed and they are putting the finishing touches on the field turf.

In June and July, we welcomed over 100 members of the Class of 2027 into the building with Summer Connections! The building was also busy hosting activity camps! It is most certainly shaping up to be a wonderful, active school year! Our staff will return to the building in a few short weeks to prepare for a year of student learning. Parent, Student, Teacher (PST) night on Thursday, August 17th from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm is a great time for you to come in, meet your student’s teachers and hear about what your student will be learning. Please see the specific times for your student’s grade further on in the newsletter. The first academic day of school is Thursday, August 24th. We feel very fortunate to have such an incredible group of dedicated professionals working to support our #warriornation.

You will notice in the information that follows that our daily schedule for the year will be 8:15 a.m. – 3:10 p.m., Monday – Friday. The school day also contains Warrior Halftime: a time when a student can access any teacher for help with an assignment, test, or activity. Additionally, during this time we offer an opportunity for students to access the gym during halftime to play basketball, soccer, throw the football - essentially move their bodies. The 2021-22 school year was the first year of implementation for Warrior Halftime. The data from that showed an overall decrease in course failures, an increase in semester test scores, and a decrease in overall building office referrals. This trend continued through the 2022-23 school year. What we know as educators is when students have a time to connect with peers and teachers and when they have a structured environment to move, we all see benefits. So we are excited to continue to provide our students time and space within the school day to be able to get the help they need, gather with friends in the library to play games, organize a study group, or perhaps explore an activity in the gym.

If you have not already, please take the time to update your Online Registration information. When you complete your Online Registration Update, we then have the ability to utilize a variety of platforms to communicate information to students, parents and guardians. There are more details on the Online Registration Update as you read through all the information contained in this newsletter.

We are looking forward to seeing you on August 10. If you have questions prior to then, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school at 605.367.7970.

On Thursday, August 10th, incoming freshman will have the opportunity to participate in Freshman Orientation with other students from the class of 2027 and current Warrior upperclassmen. WIthin the orientation, the students will meet other classmates, learn about the building, get a bite to eat and have a ton of fun. Students will follow directional signs for the start of the Orientation part of the day which is in the auditorium at 9:00 am on Thursday.

Because decisions will be made quickly to protect the health and safety of students and staff, it is critical that parents/guardians provide accurate and updated contact information, including phone numbers, address, emergency contact information, etc. The best way to ensure this information is up-to-date, is to complete your annual online registration located in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you are unable to complete this ahead of time and/or need assistance, we will have multiple computers available on Warrior Day, as well as staff available to assist you.

**Please note that you will not be able to purchase a parking pass until this is completed and all fines/fees are paid.

Pictures/IDs:

• Remember school dress code applies
• You may order your pictures online at http://scherling.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=T94CG6
• A Scherling Photography order form will be mailed to all families
• Seniors, your picture ID must resemble your driver's license. Alterations in appearance may delay your ID and your ability to get a parking permit.
• If you will not be at Warrior Day on August 10th, a picture make up date will be held on August 25th from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm - you must pick up your schedule in Student Services before having your picture taken on August 25th

Activity Passes:

• Activity Passes are $20 each.
• You may purchase an activity pass ahead of time online through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Lunch Money:

• You can see current meal pricing and daily breakfast and lunch offerings by using the online menu at: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/WashingtonHighSchoolSF.
• You can deposit money into your student lunch account by visiting www.myschoolbucks.com or by bringing a check or cash to Warrior Day.
• Online application information for Free + Reduced Meals will be communicated this summer via the SFSD website and Infinite Campus.

Online Parking Passes:

• Washington families will be able to APPLY and pay for a student parking pass online at https://forms.gle/wi2f79M5DtoJBK986.
• The cost of the parking pass is $50.
• As a reminder, in order to purchase a parking permit, you must have completed your online registration and taken care of any missing items and/or fees.
• You will need the following for your online application: student ID number, driver's license, license plate numbers, vehicle make, model, color and year.
• Students must be present on Warrior Day to receive a permit, otherwise you can pick up your tag from the Welcome Window beginning August 21st.

Other Purchases using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

• Chromebook Insurance
• 2023-24 Yearbooks will be available for $65 each 2023 yearbooks are expected at the end of August and will be distributed in September

Mark your calendars for Parent Student Teacher Night on Thursday, August 17th.

From 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm we will be hosting 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.

The session for 9th grade students will be held from 6:45 pm to 8:53 pm.

Watch for the August newsletter for additional information.

Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/washington/home
Location: 501 N. Sycamore Sioux Falls SD, 57110
Phone: (605) 367-7970