Glacier Peak High School

Remember when you were in Elementary School and had a Grizzly Cub? Well now's your chance to give back! Go the the Grizzly Cub Club Page and sign-up to be a Grizzly Cub Mentor this year! All students are invited to sign up. Make that Grizzly connection! Click this link for Grizzly Cub information and to sign up.

Support your Girls Swim and Dive Team! Order from MOD Pizza, 16330 Bothell Everett Hwy, tomorrow, Thursday, October 7, during 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. and 20% of your sales will be donated back to Glacier Peak High School Girls Swim & Dive Boosters. Your support is MUCH appreciated and all you need to do is order online using the promo code GR193004G or in store mentioning Glacier Peak High School Girls Swim & Dive Boosters! RSVP & details here

Still interested in joining one of the many amazing Clubs at Glacier Peak? Now is your chance! Club Fair will be held this Thursday, October 7, during all Lunches. Get to know all the different clubs and possibly win a Free Smoothie from the Deca Den!

Dorian pictures have been delivered to the high school. We are currently handing out the packets during all three lunches. They also can be picked up in the main office outside of lunch times.

Dorian will be at Glacier Peak High School on October 11, 2021 doing picture retakes. Please bring your picture packet with you to the retake day.

The current 2021/2022 school district calendar is now available in the main office. We have a limited supply available.

The Snohomish School District will participate in the Washington State 2021 Healthy Youth Survey this fall. Our school is participating in the Washington State 2018 Healthy Youth Survey on October 22, 2021. The survey will be given to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, sexual behaviors, abuse, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous. For more information please click this link. If you would like to OPT your student out please contact Tammy Amador or the main office at 360-563-7500. Materials will also be available in the main office for viewing.

College admission representatives will be visiting from the following colleges. In person visits will take place in the College and Career Center (located in the library). Students wishing to attend virtual visits are welcome to come to the College and Career Center (C&CC).

Wednesday, October 6

Grizzly Period: Saint Martin’s University and

Temple University Japan https://temple.zoom.us/j/94771864015

C Lunch: Swiss Education Group https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948811517?pwd=L2xMMVJkV01veFYvMU8vWEozN2xjQT09

After School at 2:30 p.m. University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Please see the Wesco Athletics website for today's schedules. To view all game scores please click this link to Wesco Athletics. Choose your sport and click on schedule to view final scores.

Students must have their ASB card on their person for free entry to home athletic events. Make sure you either have the red ASB dot on your card or the sticker identifying you purchased an ASB card. If you purchased an ASB card and do not have the red dot or sticker, stop by the bookkeeping office and they can assist you – make sure you bring your ID card. For GP home events, we will accept a clear photo of your entire ASB card, for away events, you will want to make sure you have your actual ASB card to receive the discounted student price.

Game Reminders:

• Properly worn mask are required for all spectators, at all times. Please be respectful to staff that are tasked with enforcing this statewide mandate. Students that must be continually reminded to properly wear their masks may be asked to leave the game due to non-compliance.
• No signs or artificial noise makers are allowed. No outside food or drink.
• Re-Entry to games is not allowed after leaving. This is true for all games, home and away.
• Spectators will not be allowed on the track or field are before, during or after the game.
• Remember you are cheering on our team and all behaviors of our spectators are a direct reflection of the GP community.
• Be loud, be proud and be positive.

The Grizzly Gridiron Booster Club is selling digital GOLD CARDS to support the Glacier Peak Football Team. Please help us raise money for our fundraiser by clicking this link Glacier Peak Football thanks you!

Good Luck to our Cross Country, Boys Tennis, Freshman Football and Girls Volleyball teams today!

Parents and 2022 Seniors! Senior Week is coming up October 18-24, 2021. During this week you will want to order your Cap, Gown and Graduation Essentials. Please click this link for more information and how to order.

If you would like help completing the FAFSA or WASFA, please consider attending a virtual filing event. The 12th Year Campaign are hosting statewide virtual financial aid completion events and would love to help you answer your questions! The 2022-23 FAFSA opens on October 1, filing events are scheduled on Wednesday evenings October through December. Please see this spreadsheet for registration information and exact dates and times.

The Class of 2022 Grad Night Party Parent Committee has their first Fundraiser available for you to help support. We are selling Yard Signs to celebrate our 2022 Seniors and we are also offering a GP Pride sign for the entire school to show off our awesome school community. Deadline to pre-order is Friday, October 22, 2021. Please use this form to pre-order your signs.

Senior families: if you haven’t joined our Facebook page please do, to stay up to date on upcoming fundraisers and events.

Counselors will be presenting all things senior year including applications, financial aid and scholarships on the dates below. Attending these presentations help you meet your high school and beyond graduation requirement. There will also be a webinar for parents covering the same topics and a workshop to complete the FAFSA in the Commons at GP.

October 8: Counselor presentations during senior government classes

October 12: FAFSA completion workshop in the Commons from 5-7 p.m. Review the items you will need to bring with you to complete the FAFSA. Please RSVP to this in person event.

Registration is now open for our Annual Fundraising Auction, “Imagine….Bright Futures,” on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. Join us for an evening of excitement and supporting education! Please click this link for more information and to register for this exciting event.

The Deca Den is now open! Students can now purchase pizza, snacks, drinks and more during their lunch!

Need some community service hours? On October 9, 2021 View Church is hosting a Single Parent Car Care event. Area's of service would be to wash cars, vacuum, child care and clean up crew. Click this link to sign up.

Please pick up your 2020-2021 yearbook from the bookkeeping office between the hours of 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Graduated seniors can have their books picked up on their behalf if needed by a parent or friend.

Please contact Kari Winckler with any questions regarding the College and Career Center or visit the C&CC page

Hundreds of colleges and universities from the US and worldwide will be ready and waiting to talk with you at these upcoming NACAC Virtual College Fairs:

· Thursday, Oct. 14: Midwest US Fair: 4-6 p.m

· Sunday, Oct. 24: Signature Fair: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

· Tuesday, Nov. 2: Arts & STEM Fair: 1-5 p.m.

· Sunday, Nov. 14: Signature Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Don't miss these free, one-day events for high school students, transfer students, and families. Go to virtualcollegefairs.org to see the list of participating colleges. Then log in on any fair date to attend Zoom sessions, text your questions, and demonstrate interest... all without leaving home. It's a great way to connect with hundreds of colleges in a short amount of time to learn about majors, scholarships, and more.

College admission representatives will be visiting from the following colleges. In person visits will take place in the College and Career Center (located in the library). Students wishing to attend virtual visits are welcome to come to the College and Career Center (C&CC). Please sign up here for visits and indicate if you need a pass out of class to attend. Students may eat their lunches in the C&CC for lunch visits. Please contact Kari Winckler with any questions. Visits are open to all grade levels.

Thursday, October 7

Grizzly Period: Oregon State University

After School at 2:30 p.m. Hawaii Pacific University

Grizzlies … find out more about all of the clubs and activities you can get involved in by going to the ASB page on Canvas.

Active Minds is a national organization of teens and young adults that are making a difference in the area of mental health through: educating, advocating and de-stigmatizing mental health issues. This club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the Career Center after school. Together let’s make GP a better place for everyone.

Art Club is meeting Wednesdays after school at 2:20 p.m. in room 704. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary!

BSU (Black Student Union) Club is starting back up on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Mrs. Veach's classroom, 312. BSU hopes to create cultural unity and provide a safe space for students to talk about things that impact their lives especially as it pertains to race, culture, inclusion, and diversity. BSU does not discriminate with who can participate and engage in these conversations. All students are invited.

Chinese club is going to have its first official meeting on Monday, October 4th, at 2:30 in room 208. We will be talking about the future election and activities. Meetings will move forward as the first and third Monday's of the month.

Code Club is for students who want to explore how to write software in Java, Python, or other languages for computers and other programmable devices like Arduinos, Raspberry Pj computers, drones. We sponsor the Hour-of-Code each year as well as participate in coding competitions based on club interest. Tuesday and Thursday: 2:30-4:40 p.m. Room 214

FCCLA is a club that helps students become leaders in their family, careers, and communities. FCCLA provides opportunities for students to learn new skills in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences while helping the community. FCCLA meets the 4th Thursdays of the month in room 535. If you have questions please ask Mrs. Harrelson.

FFA-Vet Science Club is available to students in Animal or Advanced Animal Biology for active membership. Other students not enrolled in those courses may attend meetings but may not become active members. This club focuses on veterinary medicine and the multiple FFA Vet science competitions that lead up to the State Competition at WSU. Meeting Thursdays, 2:20 in room 108.

Game Club kicked off with a bang! We meet in room 209 after school until 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays! No need to know how to play one of the many games we have! Just show up and have fun. See Mr. Benson for details.

Game Club is hosting its first tournament in years! The newest Magic the Gathering set is out, and it’s perfectly theme for Halloween. We will drafting the set on October 28th. There are 12 spots available. It’s a first come, first serve sign up, so book your spot at the bookkeeper ASAP. The cost is $15, and the event goes until 5:30pm in room 209, so plan accordingly. See Mr. Benson in room 209 to show your receipt or ask questions. There will be prizes for top ranks!

Join the German Club to learn more about German culture through the arts, music, food, and so much more! German Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in room 308 at 2:20 p.m.

Green Club is an environmentally focused organization that strives to make our community greener and to increase knowledge and understanding of the issues facing our global environment in the modern day and how we can combat them through guest speakers, activities, presentations, fundraisers, year-long projects, and so much more while having a good time! We meet every other Tuesday's at 2:20 in room 107.

Hey Grizzlies, want to learn how to make money in the stock market and participate in global competitions with other investors? Come to room 201 on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

Impact Club is an inclusive, accepting and safe space for all students to find support and contribute to a positive community. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment for LGBT+ students and bringing awareness to issues on sexuality and gender. Club will be meeting on Tuesdays at 2:20 p.m. in room 704.

Model UN is a national program that engages students in role play simulations around significant global issues. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and interdependent, Model UN provides an opportunity for students to learn more about world issues, foreign affairs, and global citizenship. Students will have the opportunity to attend a Model UN conference where they simulate UN committees. You will also learn researching, public speaking, debating, writing, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills. This club meets Monday's after school. Please see Mr. Hauck in 315 if you have questions.

Christian at GP? Come to One Voice, this today at 2:30 in Room 314! All are welcome. See you Thursday!

RAKE's goal is to unite the GP Community through random (and intentional) acts of kindness. To make sure members of our community feel like they matter. We meet Wednesday's during all lunches. All are welcome!

Spanish Club is an opportunity to explore LatinX culture through food, music, and the arts. All students are welcome to join. Club meets Wednesdays after school in portable 905.

Students compete in a wide variety of speech, argumentative, and theatrical events against other schools in our region. Our team members regularly qualify for the Washington State tournament, as well as the NSDA National tournament. Speech and Debate meets in Mr. Hauck's room, 315, Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3-4 p.m.

Attention for all students with an interest in the Magic of our Spring Musical- “Cinderella!” We have a couple of dates for you to mark on your calendar! A general information meeting will be Tuesday, September 28 at 2:30 in the Choir room. Please attend to pick up important paperwork. Auditions for “Cinderella” will be Monday through Friday October 4-8, 2021. Please prepare a 30 second to 1 minute monologue and a song you’ll sing. Stay tuned for other important updates on our general Theatre Club meetings which will start in the next few weeks. All are Welcome. Any Questions? See Mr. Jordan in Room 302.

Tutoring Club is starting up this Wednesday! Need some help on that homework, or just a place to sit and get your work done? Come to room 215 on Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 and our student tutors will help you get the job done.

Website: glacierpeak.sno.wednet.edu
Location: 7401 144th Place Southeast, Snohomish, WA 98296, USA
Phone: 360-563-7500
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