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Kamiak Weekly Update

Posted Date: 1/31/25 (11:15 PM)

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KAMIAK WEEKLY UPDATE
January 31, 2025
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Principal Mr Shurtleff
Celebrate National School Counselor Week: February 3-7!
Join us in celebrating National School Counselor Week, which is coming up from February 3-7. This is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for Kamiak’s six school counselors.

Our school counselors support students in all areas of their academic, emotional, and social well-being – from the first days of choosing classes for freshman year to the final steps leading up to commencement. They connect students to newfound interests, walk with them through times of personal struggle, and pave the way for students to graduate and pursue their dreams. Theirs is challenging and painstaking work, most of which happens behind the scenes for students. But, everyone should recognize the positive impact they have on our students through their work with individuals, families, colleagues, and our community.

Whether it’s a note, a quick email, or a kind word in person, let’s all show our counselors how much we value them during this special week. 
A New Semester of School – A Fresh Beginning!
This week, our students begin the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. For our seniors, this is the beginning of the last leg leading up to graduation. For everyone, this is an important moment to pause, reflect, and set goals for the months ahead.

During first semester, our students earned A grades more than any other (Mode). Before grades are finalized, 66.5% of all grades earned were B- or higher. The overwhelming majority of our ninth grade class is On Track to Graduate (passing all classes, for each semester). For many, the end of the first semester will need to include some time of celebration. Congratulations!

For all of us, this is a good time to think about steps we can take today so we can celebrate the goals we set for ourselves to reach in June.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb 3 - 7 - Inclusion Week
See below for Inclusion Week Spirit Days
Feb 11 - PTO/Senior Parents Meeting
See below in PTO section for more info
Feb 13 - Adjusted Bell Schedule
ASB Elections and Senior Class Meetings (see schedule below)
Adjusted bell schedule for 2.13.25
Feb 17-21 - Mid-Winter Beak
No school for break
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STUDENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION
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Inclusion Week Feb 3 - 7
Let’s celebrate Inclusion Week by showing that we all belong! 🌟 Each day, we’ll highlight the power of kindness, teamwork, and embracing everyone’s uniqueness. Here's the lineup:
  • Monday: All Mixed Up Day! 🎨 Wear mismatched clothes to celebrate our uniqueness.
  • Tuesday: Teaming Up for Inclusion! 🎽Wear your favorite jersey to show we’re stronger together.
  • Wednesday: Shine Bright with Kindness! 🌞 Wear yellow to spread kindness and positivity.
  • Thursday: We All Belong Day! 💜 Wear your Kamiak gear and school colors to celebrate unity.
  • Friday: Be Comfy, Be You! 👚Wear your PJs or comfy clothes and embrace your authentic self.
Let’s make this week fun, meaningful, and inclusive for everyone. We’re stronger when we celebrate each other!
9th grade crush fundraiser
Secret Crush - 9th grade Class Fundraiser
Are you looking to confess to your crush in a special way? The freshman class office is holding the Valentines fundraiser “Secret crush.” You can buy a note and we’ll add a sugar free crush for $3. If you want to make it a secret delivery it's $5! You can give it to a friend or that special somebody you’ve been keeping your eye on. We'll be selling during both lunches in the commons main campus Monday - Friday February 3-7! Deliveries will be Thursday February 13. 

See ya there! Xoxo Freshman class office.
Annual WIDA Assessment in English Proficiency Feb 3 -14
Our multilingual students will be completing their annual WIDA assessment in English proficiency. Testing will take place over the next two weeks, Mon Feb 3- Fri, Feb 14. Students will be grouped and tested over 2 days each day covering two domains (Listening/Reading and Speaking/Writing). Many students will be testing in our Multi-Purpose Room in East Campus from start of school at 720a until 1st lunch at 1120a. Teachers and our Attendance team will have a list of which students are testing when, passes will be sent out as well to students with the dates they are expected to test. Some ML students in ML classes may be testing in their classroom with their ML teacher.
We ask the students to bring their laptop and charger with them as the test is conducted online.
 
If there are any questions, please reach out to Lexy Roundtree (roundtreeal@mukilteo.wednet.edu) or Sasha Fraleigh (FraleighAV@mukilteo.wednet.edu).”
World Language Proficiency Exam- Earn Credit for Fluency!
If you are fluent in reading, writing, and speaking another language you could earn up to 4 high school credits by taking the World Language Proficiency Exam. If you are interested, please email Ms. Spies for details, or stop by during lunch drop-ins. The deadline to register is Friday, February 28th.
 
The Mukilteo School District provides students in grades 8-12 with an opportunity to earn up to 4.0 high school credits by taking a World Language proficiency exam (WLPE) that is offered for nearly 100 languages. Students are tested on their reading, writing, and speaking skills in the language selected and must be able to demonstrate ability in all three areas. Students earn a “pass” grade and not a letter grade for any credits awarded and therefore does not affect their grade point average. These credits do not count towards the 2.0 external credits (see curriculum guide) that students are allowed to apply to their transcript, and they do count toward the World Language graduation requirement. 
Late Arrival Procedures
Any arrival after 7:20AM must check in at the Attendance Office before going to class. Failure to do so may result in corrective action, if there are any questions regarding attendance procedures, students please visit the Attendance Office between 7AM-2PM. 
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ATHLETICS
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Stinky Shoe Basketball Games vs Mariner: Friday Jan 31st 👟
Head to Kamiak for the annual Stinky Shoe game against Mariner! Wear your Purple Spirit gear and bring your energy to cheer on the Kamiak Knights. We're the reigning Stinky Shoe champions, and we’re ready to defend the trophy—don’t miss it! 🏀💜

Girls
C-Team at 3:30 PM in the AUX Gym
JV at 3:30 PM in the Main Gym
Varsity at 6:30 PM in the Main Gym

Boys
C-Team at 5:00 PM in the AUX Gym
JV at 5:00 PM in the Main Gym
Varsity at 8:00 PM in the Main Gym
Unified Stinky Show Game image Feb 6th, 7:00pm at Mariner HS
We have been so grateful for your attendance in the past, and would love to invite you all as honorary guests to our annual Pack the stands "Stinky Shoe" game! As one of the most attended games in the district, Kamiak and Mariner Unified bring the greater Mukilteo community together to celebrate the true meaning of inclusion and acceptance!  

Hope to see you all there! 
Kamiak Athletic Hall of Fame
Greetings Kamiak Knights Community! Beginning on 2/1/25, the Kamiak Athletic Hall of Fame Committee will be opening our Hall of Fame nomination process to our whole school community and alumni networks for our next HOF induction class of 2025-2026. The nomination window will stay open until 6/1/25. Once the nomination window closes, then our committee will review all nominations in August of 2025, and then determine which nominees will be inducted into the 2nd inductee class of the Kamiak Hall of Fame using our established Kamiak HOF criteria. Once the inductees have been selected, then we will honor and recognize our HOF inductees at half time of our Homecoming football game in the Fall of 2025, and then host an induction ceremony at Kamiak in June of 2026.
 
Here is our nomination form for our 2nd Kamiak HOF induction class for the 2025-2026 school year (due 6/1/25):
 
We will be hosting our first every Kamiak HOF induction ceremony on June 21st, 2025 in our Commons from 1-4pm. We are excited about honoring and recognizing the outstanding student-athletes, teams, and coaches from Kamiak. Planning and preparation for our 1st ever Kamiak HOF ceremony are still being developed. More details to come!
 
  • If you’d like to help us by volunteering to be on our HOF induction ceremony sub-committee, then please don’t hesitate to contact Sean Monica the building athletic director for more information.
  • Email at: monicasp@mukilteo.wednet.edu
 
Here again is our 1st Kamiak HOF induction class that we will celebrate this June:
 
We are so appreciative of the on-going support of our Kamiak community & alumni. And we’re excited about the partnerships our coaches, our student-athletes, and our parents engage in each and every day. As a result of these combined efforts, I have no doubt that there are future Kamiak Hall of Famer’s walking our halls.
 
Spring Sports Preseason Events:
🥎 Softball Open Field - Starting February 4th, there will be open field at the softball field every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:15 PM until spring season tryouts. We hope to see you there. 🥎

🎾 Girls Tennis Pre-Season Meeting - Tuesday, February 4th, there will be a pre-season Girls Tennis meeting for players in room 216 starting at 2:10 PM. We will go over how to prepare for the season, when tryouts will be, how to stay connected to try-out communications, and more. If you are not able to be at the meeting, players may stop by room 216 after February 4th for information. 🎾

⚾ Baseball Open Field - Attention All Kamiak students! The Kamiak baseball program will be sponsoring an Open field on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM-4:30 PM on the following dates: 1/28, 1/30, 2/4, 2/6, 2/11, 2/13, 2/25, and 2/27. ⚾

🏋️‍♂️ Open Conditioning - Our football program will be sponsoring open conditioning in the Kamiak Weightroom on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:20am to 6:20am beginning on February 3rd and running through May 16th. All Kamiak students are welcome to join our Knights’ Breakfast Club open conditioning! 💪
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Support a Game this Weekend
Friday, Jan 31
5:00 PM -- C-Team Boys Basketball vs Mariner at Kamiak

5:00 PM -- JV Boys Basketball vs Mariner at Kamiak

8:00 PM -- Varsity Boys Basketball vs Mariner at Kamiak

3:30 PM -- C-Team Girls Basketball vs Mariner at Kamiak

3:30 PM -- JV Girls Basketball vs Arlington at Kamiak

6:30 PM -- Varsity Girls Basketball vs Mariner at Kamiak
Sports Results from the Week
Friday, Jan 24
The JV Girls Basketball team fell to Arlington, while the C-Team won 46-42 and Varsity secured a 76-68 victory.

The C-Team, JV, and Varsity Boys Basketball teams all lost to Arlington.

Saturday, Jan 25
Girls Wrestling - On Saturday, January 25th, Kamiak High School proudly hosted the 7th Annual Lady Knights Invitational. The event welcomed 13 teams and 150 talented wrestlers, showcasing incredible athleticism and determination.

Our Kamiak girls wrestling team had their strongest performance in the history of the tournament, with three wrestlers earning podium finishes:

Alexa Du achieved a career-best 6th place finish at 110 lbs.
Ki Burgess secured her fourth podium finish of the season with an impressive 2nd place at 125 lbs.
Eden Cole also claimed her fourth podium finish of the season, earning 2nd place at 135 lbs.

Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work, grit, and determination! We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to more success this season.

Tuesday, Jan 28
All the Boys Basketball teams lost against Glacier Peak 

Varsity Boys Wrestling won against Mariner

Wednesday, Jan 29
All the Girls Basketball teams lost to Glacier Peak
Kamiak Athletics
Wesco Sports Schedules & Results
GoFan Ticket Sales
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PERFORMING ARTS
Kamiak Thespians Earn Recognition for Acting and Technical Theatre 🎭
Congratulations to the Kamiak Theatre Department! Kamiak Theatre students competed in the Thespys Acting and Technical theatre competition on January 11th and the results are in! Kamiak brought home 15 blue ribbons, and 28 yellow ribbons! Blue ribbon winners have the opportunity to showcase their work at the state festival in march. The hard work of these students paid off. 

Blue Ribbons
Duet Musical
  • Paul Abwao & Everest Tanalepy
Duet Scene
  • Anderson Walker & Joe Fitch
  • Emma Beattie & Elena Soriano
  • Felicity Drake & August Akopyan
  • Elise Hodapp & Taylor Merriman
Lighting Design
  • Annabella Bettencourt
Makeup Design
  • Emma Beattie
Monologues
  • Hafsa Kanuteh
Musical Theatre Dance
  • Catherine Westermann
Scenic Design
  • Hazel Campbell
Solo Musical
  • Everest Tanalepy
  • Calvin Stephens
  • Maya Morrison
  • Parish Martin
  • Paul Abwao

Yellow Ribbons
Duet Scene
  • Joseph Schamberger & Mila Grimmer
Group Musical
  • August Akopyan, Zoe Mitrovich, Felicity Drake
Group Scene
  • Kasper Johansen, Hafsa Kanuteh, Judy Bishay
Makeup Design
  • Kamryn Johnston
Monologues
  • Sidonie Cirillo Walker
  • Anderson Walker
  • Taylor Merriman
  • Parish Martin
  • Felix Parisi-King
  • Grey Lloyd
Playwrighting
  • Anderson Walker
  • Arianna Amador
  • Everest Tanalepy
  • Joe Fitch
  • Kamryn Johnston
  • Seran Rose
Props Design
  • Jesse Hubbard
Scenic Design
  • Annabella Bettencourt
Solo Musical
  • Joe Fitch
  • Alexandra Poisel
  • Dillon Caron-Glidden
  • Valerie Camacho Rivas
  • Arianna Amador
  • Mila Grimmer
  • Felix Parisi-King
  • Gabe Quist
  • Esme Wright
  • Indru Lantoria
Performing Arts Calendar
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KAMIAK CLUBS AND TEAMS
Get Involved at Kamiak!
At Kamiak, we offer a variety of clubs, activities, and academic support programs designed to meet diverse interests and help you succeed. Click the button below to see all the opportunities available, including when and where to join!
Clubs, Activities, and Support
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SENIORS
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Questions about Senior events?
Join the PTO and Senior Parents meeting on Feb 11th at 6pm in the Kamiak Library. (see below for more info in the PTO section)
Senior Class Webpage and Calendar
The Senior class has a dedicated webpage on the Kamiak website, where we share important information about graduation and major senior year events. Be sure to visit regularly and check the calendar for updates and upcoming events.

When viewing the full calendar on the senior webpage, you also have the option to subscribe. By subscribing, all events will sync and display on your Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, iPhone, iPad, Android, or other devices.

Here is a printable calendar to print on your own.
Senior Class Grad Knight Party - Get your ticket before they are sold out! 🎓
Don't miss out! Tickets are still available for the All-Night, All-Inclusive Graduation Party on June 13, 2025, right after the graduation ceremony. Get yours before they sell out! Click here to view the flyer and learn how to order your tickets for this unforgettable event!
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Graduation Order Information for Cap and Gown and other items
Senior Calendar
Senior Class Page
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COUNSELING CORNER
Graduation Requirements for Seniors
If your student is completing online classes for credits this year, we highly recommend they get started on these as soon as possible. Many of these courses can take several months to complete and every year we have students who push the work to the last minute. Your student will not be eligible to participate in graduation if they have not completed all required credits.
 
For students enrolled in our Plato Credit Recovery class, keep up the hard work! Many students have quite a few credits to make up and setting up a time to check-in with their Plato teacher can be a great opportunity to confirm their status and make a plan.
 
Students enrolled in Washington State History, can contact their teacher, Mr. Semeraro, if they have concerns about deadlines for course. We have quite a few seniors who are not passing the class at this time, and we hope that students can work hard to catch up and pass for the semester. This is a graduation-required class for those that still need the credit.
Running Start
Students have slowly started to come by to ask about applying for Running Start for the 2025-2026 school year. Our counseling team will be sharing information about Running Start with students during our high school registration presentations in February. Our Career and College Counselor, Mr. Bryan Stelling, will host an online Running Start webinar on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm. The link for this webinar will be posted on the main Career and College Readiness page of the Kamiak website. Students will be expected to attend the webinar or watch the recording before meeting with their counselor to establish a plan. If you have questions about the webinar or need help finding the link, reach out to Mr. Stelling.
Personalized Pathway Waiver (SENIORS!)
We still have MANY students that did not meet the deadline to submit their Personalized Pathway form (explanation below). Students who still require Fine Arts and/or World language credits, but do not plan to take courses, are not on track for graduation at this time. Please talk with your student and review their academic record to ensure they complete remaining requirements for graduation.

Does your 12th grade student still have Fine Arts and/or World Language credits needed for graduation? If yes, please read the message below. If your student is unsure, please have them reach out to their counselor to review a copy of their transcript.
 
Students can waive up to 1.0 Fine Arts credit and up to 2.0 World Language credits for graduation through their Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR). The Personalized Pathway allows for certain credits in high school to be “flexible” credits to give students choice in pursuing their interests and goals.
 
Forms can be found in the Counseling Office. 
 
School Counselors are designated by student’s last name:
A-C: Kelsey Cummings (CummingsKE@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
D-H: Alexis Spies (SpiesAO@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
I-Mh: Sarah Bell (BellSA@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
Mi-Sa: Denise Bathurst (BathurstDL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
Sb-Z: Bill Stengele (StengeleWD@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Career & College Readiness Counselor: Bryan Stelling (stellingbc@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
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CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS CENTER (CCRC)
Visit the CCRC webpage for upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, and college and career resources.
CCRC Webpage
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KAMIAK COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS, EVENTS, & INFO
A Knight in Vienna Fundraiser Flyer
Performing Arts Booster
Knight in Vienna Benefit Ball
It's time for the annual Knight in Vienna! See the Commons transformed into a ballroom for the night, learn the waltz and two-step, and dance to the music of Kamiak Orchestras. Concessions will be available.

When: Saturday, February 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Kamiak High School Commons
 
6:00-7:00 PM Dance lessons and demo by Oly's Dancesport Studio
7:00-9:00 PM Dance music performed by Kamiak Orchestras

Tickets sold online and at the door
$10.00 for Students & Seniors
$15.00 General Admission


Big Band Dance Flyer
Big Band Dance 
Come join the fun and learn swing dancing to live music performed by the talented Kamiak jazz bands!

When: Friday, February 28
6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Rosehill Community Center

Preforming Arts Boosters (KPAB)
 
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Parent Teach Organization (PTO)
Join us for our in-person PTO meeting on Feb 11 at 6:00 PM in the Kamiak Library.
  • Join the discussion about PTO sponsored Senior events.
  • Ask your grad questions
Parent Teacher Org. (PTO)
 
Athletic Booster Club (KABC)
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Important Contact Information

Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Follow Kamiak on Social Media
Facebook: Kamiak High School
Instagram: @kamiak.hs
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Kamiak Website
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex,
race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation,
gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following
employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1244),
nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277),
andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-
1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA.
Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to
Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road
in Everett, WA 98204.