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A M ESSAGE F ROM T HE P RINCIPAL
MAY 2012
I MPORTANT
D ATES
May 5
Senior Prom
May 7-18
Advanced Placement Testing
May 8
Piano Dedication Concert
The first week in May is National Teacher Appreciation Week. This week is intended
as a time to recognize the contributions that our educators make in the lives of our
children. Communities across the nation will be honoring their local educators and
acknowledging the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a
quality education. Please join us in thanking the teachers who work with your
student, as well as all of the other support staff who play an important role in your
child’s educational experiences.
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
-Henry Adams
May 11, 12 & 13
Drama Club Presents:
A Midsummer Nights Dream
May 17
Captain Kingston
May 23
Festival of the Arts
May 28
Memorial Day
No School
May 30-31
Math End of Course Exams
I NSIDE
THIS ISSUE :
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS
P RINCIPAL ’ S N OTE
End of Course (EOC) Assessments: The state mandated EOC assessments in science
and mathematics will begin with the Geometry and Algebra I exams on May 30 and
May 31 (please note: KHS will have altered schedule on those days). The Biology
exam will be administered in Biology classes during the first week of June. All
students impacted by the EOC have been receiving information and preparation
materials from their math and science teachers. Please see page 4 for additional
information.
C OUNSELING
E ND - OF - COURSE EXAMS
1
2-3
4
S TUDENT OF THE MONTH
S ENIOR P RESENTATIONS
ASB UPDATE
C APTAIN K INGSTON
5
SENIOR INFORMATION
6
SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS
BANQUET
7
ATHLETICS
8
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
9
Christy Cole
FINE ARTS BOOSTERS
CHOIR/BAND UPDATE
DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS:
10-11
Go Bucs!
FAB SPOTLIGHT ARTIST
12
GRAD NIGHT
13
CONTACTS
14
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P AGE 2
COUNSELING
P REPRATION NOW WILL MAKE STUDYING FOR TESTS EASIER
There’s probably only one thought on your teen’s mind right now: Summer! But remind her that final exams stand between
her and that nice, long break. And she’ll be doing herself a favor if she prepares for those exams sooner rather than later.
Encourage your teen to take part of a day at the beginning of this month to get a jump start on finals later.
Suggest that she:
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Stock up on materials. Ask your teen what she needs for effective studying—note cards, highlighters, pens. Suggest she get
more supplies if she’s running low.
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Organize notes. Finals are all about review. Your teen will be ahead if she has all her notes in one place, and in an order
that makes sense to her.
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Talk with teachers. Many teachers will offer hints about how to focus on studying. A comment like, “Remember how often
we referred to the concepts in Chapter Six,” can be very helpful.
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Come up with a study plan. Most tests require serious study and review. Encourage your teen to use a calendar to block
out study time and schedule the other things she needs to do before the end of school.
Don’t forget to do your part, as well, to help your teen get ready for those final exams! Make sure she has a quiet place.
H ELP
YOUR HIGH SCHOOLER FINISH YEAR - END SCHOOL PROJECTS ON TIME
He has six weeks to work on his last project for history. It’s half his grade for the last marking period. Although he keeps telling
you he’s “on top of it,” you aren’t so sure.
The truth is that teens don’t have a very good sense of time. When he thinks that he has six weeks left, he’s forgetting about the
math tests, two track meets and the prom that are coming up.
Nagging won’t work. Instead, help him figure out how to find the time for that project. Here’s how:
Sit down with your teen and a big calendar.
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Have him cross out the days he won’t be working on the project. He won’t have time on the days of his track meets or on
the day of the prom. He needs to also cross off the days he has to work or has other commitments.
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Have him count how many days are left. There will probably be fewer than he thought! He will need to use those days
efficiently to get his project finished on time.
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Don’t let him panic. Remind him that the busier people are, the more they often accomplish. He can finish on time, but
she will have to get busy—today.
Source: Donna Goldberg, The Organized Student, ISBN: 9780-7432-7020-5 (Simon & Schuster, 1-800-223-2336, www.simonsays.com).
C OLLEGE - BOUND JUNIORS
Study for and prepare to take the SAT or ACT exams early next fall. Some colleges also require the SAT II for admission.
Check with your counselor for information about the SAT II Subject Tests.
Are you saving money for college? Summer jobs are a good way to earn money for college without taking time away from
studies. Take time to discuss options with your parents and learn about college financing possibilities.
Juniors and their parents should be doing as much reading and research about colleges as possible. Spend
time talking with people who can help you with this subject. Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss plans and
ideas. Your counselor can help you find college information on the web. Now is the time to write to colleges to request
admissions information and applications.
Spring and summer are convenient times for juniors to visit various college campuses. If possible, make contact
with the school’s Admissions Office for a personalized tour and make an appointment to talk with admissions staff or personnel.
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P AGE 3
COUNSELING
AP T ESTING
AP Testing occurs the weeks of May 7-11 and May 14-18th. Morning tests are 8 a.m. - 12 noon; afternoon tests are 12 noon 4 p.m. Students taking an afternoon test may need to make transportation arrangements home. For students taking both a
morning and an afternoon test on the same day, bringing a sack lunch is recommended.
The testing schedule is as follows:
Date
Test
Time
May 7, 2012
AP Chemistry
8:00 am - 12 noon
May 8, 2012
AP Studio Art 3D Design
AP Studio Art 2D Design
AP Studio Art Drawing
*Portfolio submissions May 3rd
through Friday May 6, 2011
8:00 am - 12:00 & 12:00 - 4:00 pm
May 9, 2012
AP Calculus AB
8:00 am- 12 noon
May 10, 2012
AP English Literature &
Composition
8:00 am - 12 noon
May 11, 2012
AP U.S. History and Government 8:00 am - 12 noon
AP European History
12 noon - 4 :00 pm
May 11, 2012
AP Studio Art 2D Design
AP Studio Art 3D Design
AP Studio Art Drawing
*Website and portfolio
submissions complete
12 noon - 4:00 pm
May 14, 2012
AP Biology
8:00 am - 12 noon
May 14, 2012
AP Physics
12 noon - 4:00 pm
May 15, 2012
AP Government & Politics
12 noon - 4:00 pm
May 16, 2012
AP English Language &
Composition
8:00 am - 12 noon
May 17, 2012
AP World History
8:00 am - 12 noon
Each test is $90, payable to KHS in the student store or the front office. Students who are eligible for the free/reduced lunch
program may pay a reduced rate of $15 per test. All payments must be received before the day of the test.
As a reminder, students who have signed up to test and who are not able to take the exam will be charged a $13 fee for the
unused test booklet.
For additional information or questions, please contact Leslie Weatherill, AP Test Coordinator, at 394-1261, or at
lweatherill@nkschools.org.
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STATE TESTING CONTINUES…...
END OF COURSE MATH EXAMS
May
DATE
TEST
⇒ Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Geometry
⇒ Thursday, May 31, 2012
Algebra I
BOTH EXAMS WILL START PROMPTLY AT 8:00 AM
All students (any grade) currently enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry will be tested regardless of whether they have passed a
state math exam or not.
Students who have already completed either Algebra I or Geometry and have not passed a state math exam will be given a
“make up” exam. Make up exams will be given the same days and time.
Students in the class of 2012 can pass the HSPE / WASL math exam or one end-of-course exam (or make up exam) to meet the
state math graduation requirement (or earn two credits of math after 10th grade as long as they have taken a state math exam at
least once).
Students in the class of 2013 and 2014 must pass one of the math end-of-course exams to meet the state math graduation
requirement.
Students in the class of 2015 and beyond must pass both end-of-course exams to meet the state math graduation requirement.
BIOLOGY END-OF-COURSE EXAMS
1st week of June
All 10th grade students will take the Biology end-of-course exam. This test replaces the science HSPE. Students in 9th, 11th
and 12th grade will take the exam if they are currently enrolled in Biology.
Students in the class of 2014 (current 10th graders) must take the Biology end-of-course exam but passing it is not a state
graduation requirement.
CALCULATORS
Students are allowed to use calculators on the Biology and Math EOC exams. Scientific calculators are sufficient for both the
Biology and Math EOC exams but graphing calculators may also be used. A limited number of calculators are available for
students to check out but they need to arrive early so they can be on time to their test. If a student is going to use their own
graphing calculator, they need to be advised that the memory will be cleared before the test and they should store all data and
software they wish to save on a computer or a calculator not being used for the test.
ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS NOT TAKING THE EOC
We will have an altered class schedule on test days, however buses will run on their normal schedules.
For all students who are not testing but need to ride the bus, there will be supervised activities.
Activities include:
⇒ Quiet study in the commons
⇒ Open gym
Students who do not wish to ride the bus and come in at the regular start time, must provide their own transportation to
school.
Please contact Peggy VanDeen at 360-394-1222 or pvandeen@nkschools.org if you have questions.
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P AGE 5
M ARCH S TUDENTS OF THE M ONTH
The following students were selected by the Kingston High School staff as students of the month because of the fine and
exemplary job they do on a daily basis.
⇒ Kat Afton
⇒ Kyle Van Wyck
⇒ Moira Landvatter
⇒ Alex Walker
⇒ Megan Kelly
⇒ Lauren Miller
⇒ Ruby Mercado
⇒ Sarah Zuarri
⇒ Cole Coddington
⇒ Melia Beckwith
Congratulations to these outstanding students for a job well done.
S ENIOR P RESENTATIONS
Senior presentations were a resounding success! Wednesday evening, March 28th, the graduating class of 2012 presented their
portfolios to their parents and KHS staff members. Students, staff and parents alike commented afterward on the positive
energy and atmosphere at KHS that night as dressed-up students recapped their school experiences and shared their plans for
the future.
Please check Skyward Family Access to confirm that your child has an S (100%) for Senior Seminar. If they have a U that means
they still need to present their portfolio and/or turn in the missing assignments to their Senior Seminar advisor. All assignments
and presentations need to be completed by May 18, 2012 in order for the student to be on track to graduate.
ASB U PDATE
KHS Students were busy emptying their pockets and piggy banks for the coin drive in March. Thanks to their effort the ASB
raised more than $500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
This years’ seniors won class of the year! This is a year-long competition that includes all dress up days, homecoming activities,
service projects, lunch and pep assembly competitions! The senior class gets their name on the spirit banner and $1000 to use
for their class.
Executive Council elections were held on April 18 and the results are as follows:
President: Alexander Walker
Vice President: Val Kranich
Co- Treasurers: Lucas Thompson and Ross Burk Public Relations: Mackenzie Szerlog
Co-Secretaries: Andrew Black and Michaela
Meeker
LASC representative: Alexandra Ahl
Senate elections will be held May 2nd, stay tuned for the results.
C APTAIN K INGSTON P AGEANT
So, you want to be Captain Kingston? Please stop by one of the floor offices to pick up a candidate
information sheet and turn into the student store by May 11th.
You will also need to do the following:
Secure a female escort
Obtain formalwear for the dress up competition
Prepare for the talent competition
Study for the question and answer session
The 2012 Captain Kingston Pageant will be held Thursday, May 17th at 7:00pm in the KHS
Commons. Tickets will be sold at the door for $3.00, all proceeds will be donated to clubs going to
national competitions.
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S ENIOR G RADUATION I NFORMATION
Graduation 2012 is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the North Kitsap School District stadium in Poulsbo.
It is open seating and graduates are not restricted to the number of guests they may invite. There will be limited parking and
seating for the disabled so please limit the number of family members who will be using these spaces and seats. Seats will be to
one side on the running track and are intended for those who are unable to climb the stadium stairs. Handicapped parking
passes are also limited. They may be obtained in June by emailing knielsen@nkschools.org to request a pass.
Rehearsal for the graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 14th and graduates must attend if they wish to participate in
graduation. Because of extremely limited parking at NK during school hours, seniors will ride school buses from the KHS
campus to the practice.
All fines and fees must be paid or cleared prior to graduation rehearsal. Please see Ms. Kass in the library or Ms. Camp at the
student store to check to see if you owe any fines or fees.
If you have not placed an order for your graduation items (cap, gown, announcements, etc.) you must do so as soon as possible.
Contact National Achiever Services at 800-800-4083 or visit www.nationalachiever.com.
S ENIOR S LIDE S HOW
Senior Slide Show will be held Thursday, June 14th at 9:30 am. Parents of seniors: Do YOU have photos for the Senior Slide
Show? We’d love to surprise seniors with pictures of themselves and their friends as they’ve grown over the years. We are
aiming to have ALL seniors represented, so shots that include a number of our graduating class members are terrific. Please
identify who is in the photo, if you can. We can’t guarantee all pictures will be included in the show, but, time allowing, we’ll
get as many in as we can. If there is something special about the picture that we should know, do tell us! Please email the
photos to Adam Campagna at acampagna@nkschools.org or bring them in on a flash drive to the front office. If you have only
hard copies of photos you’d like to include, please email Adam Campagna and we can try to arrange a time to meet at school
and get them scanned.
S CHOOL F EES AND F INES
All Kingston High School students are required to pay all district fines before participating with any KHS athletic team or ASB
club/activity. You may return books/equipment to the library or pay fines at the student store. Students must pay their fines
in full before attending Prom or participating in the graduation ceremony. Diplomas and final transcripts will be held until
fines are paid.
S ENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
All seniors who have received a scholarship or award from the college they plan to attend or from any other organization,
should report the scholarship to their floor office counselor. We need to receive all award information by May 22nd in order
to recognize students at the Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012. Please fill out and return the
awards banquet form to Ms. Camp at the front office or student store. Contact Lori Camp at 394-1205 or
lcamp@nkschools.org if you have any questions.
I MPORTANT D ATES FOR S ENIORS
Attention parents and seniors, graduation is almost here! Please mark your calendars for the upcoming senior events below.
May 5 - Senior Prom
June 6 - Scholarship and Awards Banquet
June 14 - 9:30am Senior Slide Show in Commons
June 14 - 11am graduation rehearsal bus leaves school
June 16 - Graduation at 2pm at the North Kitsap Stadium
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C LASS OF 2012 S CHOLARSHIP & AWARDS BANQUET
All seniors who have received a scholarship or award from the college they plan to attend or from
any other organization, should report the scholarship to their floor office counselor. We need to
receive all award information by May 22 in order to recognize students at the Scholarship and
Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 in the KHS Commons. Please fill out the awards
banquet form below and turn into Ms. Camp at the front office or student store. There is a $5.00
dinner charge for attendees but no charge for the students receiving awards. We encourage all
students being recognized to be present. Your attendance will help us honor these accomplished
students and we look forward to seeing you and your son or daughter on this important occasion.
Please contact Lori Camp at 394-1205 or lcamp@nkschools.org if you have any questions.
If your student has accepted a scholarship or an award we ask that you notify us of the award using the form below.
Please also include their plans after graduation.
Questions? Contact Lori Camp at lcamp@nkschools.org or 360-394-1205.
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Class of 2012 Scholarship & Awards Banquet
June 6, 2012 @ 6:30pm in the KHS Commons
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Post high school plans: _________________________________________________________________
Scholarships received: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Awards received: _____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
I plan to attend the 2012 KHS Scholarship & Awards Banquet.
($5.00 per person paid at the door – honored 2012 senior is free)
____ Number of family/friends attending with me
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend.
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ATHLETICS
2012 K INGSTON P OWERLIFITING C HALLENGE
To emphasize the importance of its strength and conditioning program and to help subsidize summer camp costs for its male
and female athletes, Kingston High School will once again be hosting a powerlifting challenge that will also double as a lift-athon fundraiser. The event will be on Thursday, May 24th at 4:30 pm in the KHS gym. This event is open to current 8th 12th graders at all area high schools.
The challenge will consist of the following events and weight classes:
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Squat (parallel)
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Clean (power or hang)
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Bench
Men’s Weight Classes: 145, 165, 185, 205, Unlimited
Women’s Weight Classes: 110, 125, 140, 155, Unlimited
The cost of the challenge is free for KHS athletes, $5.00 for non-KHS participants and spectators will be charged $2 at the door
(Coaches free - up to 3 per school). For fundraising participants, all pledges will be deposited in the ASB team account of each
athlete's choice and will be earmarked for that individual athlete to subsidize the cost of his/her summer camp(s). All opponent
entry fees and tickets sold will go toward maintenance of weight room equipment after covering the costs associated with the
competition. This should be an exciting competition for spectators, so come out and cheer on our male and female lifters. For
detailed information on this event, please visit the front office or the KHS athletics website.
D EBATE C OACH A WARDED
Lasica Crane, the speech and debate coach at Kingston High School has been awarded a Coach Workshop Scholarship by the
National Forensic League to Whitman National Debate Institute in Walla Walla, WA. The scholarship, which covers tuition,
was awarded competitively to outstanding speech and debate coaches based on applications to the program. Lasica is one of just
66 Coach Workshop Scholarship recipients from across the country.
NFL's Coach Scholarship Program enables NFL coaches to receive training from the nation’s top speech and debate educators
during their summer break. Scholarships are available for all areas of forensics, including public speaking and interpretive
events, debate, and congress.
A RE Y OU R EADY FOR S OME S PRING F OOTBALL ?
The Kingston High School football team will hold two weeks of spring football practice from May 30 - June 14. This is a great
time for newcomers to try out the sport and current 8th graders to learn the high school program. An introductory player
meeting for students entering grades 9-12 will be held on Tuesday, May 29, at 3 pm in the band room to discuss practice plans
and to issue equipment. The team will practice from June 4-7 and June 11-14 at KHS. Spring ball will culminate with two
scrimmages tentatively scheduled for June 8 and June 15. Athletes who are interested in playing football next year are strongly
encouraged to participate in the spring. To do so, athletes must have a current physical and emergency/insurance form on file
in the KHS Athletics Office. For more information, please visit the KHS athletics website and click on “football” or contact
Coach Novick at 360-394-1203. GO BUCS!!
G OLF T OURNAMENT TO B ENEFIT S ENIORS AT KHS
The 2012 Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Friday, August 23, 2012, at White Horse Golf Course. This will
be the 8th annual tournament to benefit KHS and NKHS graduating seniors. To date more than $45,000 in college scholarships
has been awarded to students! Join us to play in the tournament AND support scholarship opportunities at KHS!
Visit http: www.nksf.spruz.com for more information and registration forms.
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The 9th Annual NKSD Festival of the Arts will be here before you know it! Stay up to date on what’s new with the festival and all
the latest happenings in KHS Art by becoming a fan of Mr. Andrews’ Art at Kingston High School on Facebook! Click Here
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KHS F INE A RTS B OOSTERS
Mission: The Fine Arts Boosters shall promote, support and advocate for the enrichment of the Kingston High School fine arts
students and programs.
All interested community members are invited to join the KHS Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) in furthering arts education (band,
choir, drama, debate and fine arts) at KHS. We look forward to meeting you at any of these upcoming events:
⇒ May 8th - KHS Wind Ensemble will put on a special concert as they dedicate the newest school instrument, a baby grand
piano. The concert will be held at 7PM in the KHS Commons.
⇒ May 11, 12 & 13 - KHS Drama Club presents: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the KHS Commons
⇒ May 23 - Festival of the Arts at Kingston High School from 6 - 9pm
⇒ June 5 – End of the year Band & Choir Concert: volunteers are needed for concession sales.
As you can see, there are a number of easy, low time-commitment ways to become involved. Funds raised by FAB have helped
pay for debate tournament entry fees, band summer camp, wireless microphones, pipe and drape for drama and other
expenses. Join us and help support the arts at KHS!
KHS R EPRESENTED AT S TATE S OLO E NSEMBLE C OMPETITION
At the end of April, three KHS students traveled across the state to compete in the State Solo Ensemble competition at Central
Washington University. All of these students competed at a regional event in March and advanced to the state level. In
Ellensburg, they competed with other musicians from across the state for a chance at a state championship in their respective
divisions. The students are:
Connor Cox, senior, multiple percussion
Dietrich Hanson, freshmen, guitar
Josiah Hudson, senior, multiple percussion
Catherine Trussell, freshmen, euphonium
F INE ARTS BOOSTERS
We support all the arts at KHS - visual arts, debate, drama and music. While school staff do all they can
to provide, FAB exists to provide additional support. Come and get involved as creative and talented
students at KHS step into the spotlight for another year of contributing to the artful life in North Kitsap
and beyond.
You can help through making a donation and/or volunteering your time. Every third Wednesday, FAB
meets in the KHS library at 6pm. To join just check out our Facebook page to become a friend and join,
or contact Marilyn Bode, FAB Membership Chair at 360-297-2213 or email Lidenbode@aol.com.
T HE D RAMA C LUB P RESENTS - A M IDSUMMER N IGHT ’ S DREAM
The KHS Drama Club will be performing Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Believed to have been written between 1590 and 1596, it portrays the events surrounding the
marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta. These include
the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors, who are manipulated
by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare's
most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. Come join us for what is
sure to be a wonderfully delightful performance!
Shows will be held Friday, May 11, & Saturday, May 12 at 7:00pm Sunday, May 13 at 2:00pm in the
KHS Commons. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
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F ESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Please join us at Kingston High School on Wednesday, May 23rd, for the Festival of the Arts! It’s hard to believe it but this
district and community wide arts event is in its tenth year! We’ll have art from every school in the district as well as dance,
theatrical and music performances from student and community groups. Artists from all over the North Kitsap community set
up tables to display their art and demonstrate their techniques. Numerous awards are given for student art and arts education
advocacy. This year’s show will be from 5-9 PM at Kingston High School. Admission is always free. Where else can you get so
much entertainment for that price??!!??
If you are an artist or performer who would like to be involved with the Festival of the Arts, then we want to hear from you!!
There is no charge to set up a table at our show and we are always looking for new creative people to join the festival family!
Please contact James Andrews at jandrews@nkschools.org for information about displaying, performing or holding a miniworkshop at this great event!
So clear your calendar for Wednesday, May 23th from 5-9PM and make your way to Kingston High School for the 10th Annual
Festival of the Arts! There’s no need to get a sitter—this celebration of the arts in our community is one is for the whole family
to enjoy!
C HECK OUT THE U PCOMING B AND P ERFORMANCES !
The Buccaneer Band Program maintains an active performance schedule year round. Below are our upcoming events
Piano Dedication Concert (May 8th, 7PM in the KHS Commons): Come hear the KHS Wind Ensemble put on a
special concert as they dedicate the newest school instrument, a baby grand piano. NKHS graduate Mark Stevens will help
close the concert with a performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
Marching Band Kingston McDonalds McTakeover (May 9th, 6 - 8pm): The Kingston Marching Band will again be
taking over the Kingston McDonalds to raise some funds. Come on down between 6-8PM; the band will perform two sets in
the parking lot. In between sets, head in to the restaurant and grab some grub. Sure to be a fun night, as the Bucs bring the
party to McDonalds!!
KHS Choir to perform at Viking Fest Opening Ceremonies: On Friday, May 18th at 4:30PM, the KHS Choir will be
performing at the Viking Fest opening ceremonies in downtown Poulsbo. Come help the Bucs kick-off this long standing
North Kitsap tradition.
Poulsbo Viking Fest Parade (May 19th at 2 pm): The band finishes "Marching Day" with a stroll through downtown
Poulsbo, bringing all of the sounds of New Orleans to Little Norway. Make sure you get great seats for what is always a great
time.
Bremerton Armed Forces Parade (May 19th at 10 am): The Bucs take to the streets with their newly reinstated honor
guard to represent KHS in the Bremerton and Poulsbo Parades. For a third straight year, the Bucs will take you down to the
big easy with their music from New Orleans' brass bands.
KHS Choir End of the Year Concert: Wednesday May 30th, 7PM - KHS Commons: Come out and hear the choir put
on their last performance of the year. Selections cover a wide range of music including music from the rock band Queen.
End of the Year Band Concert & Awards Ceremony (June 5th at 7 pm - KHS Commons): The Symphonic Band and
Wind Ensemble will be presenting a great night of music for all to hear. In between performances, various awards will be given
to students and sections of the KHS Bands in appreciation for the hard work and dedication that they have shown this past
year. Composer Alex Shapiro will be in attendance as the combined bands perform her piece “Paper Cut” to close the
concert.
Jazz in June (June 9th at 7 pm - KHS Commons) Join the KHS Jazz Ensemble and guest artist Matso Limtiaco (baritone
sax) as they present an intimate night of great music and fabulous deserts. A limited number of tickets will be available for this
event and will go on sale towards the end of May.
KHS Vocal Showcase (Monday, June 11th, 6:30PM - KHS Commons: This special event gives our choir students a chance to
perform a variety of solo and small ensemble music with an emphasis on jazz and pop music. The night will include fabulous
desserts and great music. A limited number of tickets will be available for this event and will go on sale towards the end of
May.
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FAB M AY S POTLIGHT ARTIST
Fine Arts Boosters featured artist for May is Morgan Honshke. Morgan, a junior, is described as
“awesome” by Mr. Andrews. "She was an easy pick to represent Visual Arts." Just visualize Morgan
coming into the room with her large art portfolio slung over her shoulder - the sign of a serious
artist.
After attending Shoreline High School for her freshman year, Morgan moved back to Kingston with
her parents and two younger siblings. She prefers the personal attention of our much smaller KHS.
She was born here but spent some growing up years in Indiana with tornadoes as part of the
experience. "I've always loved it here" she says.
Morgan finds painting as well as telling and writing fantasy/adventure stories as her way "to get
things bottled up out of my head. If I can't write it then I can paint it, draw it or tell it. That is an
accomplishment." Drawing since she was six she is influenced by her sculptor father who works at
Seattle Art Institute. To see her impressive AP portfolio of twenty four pieces is quite an
experience. It includes a wide range of subjects, styles and media as well as her latest interest computer cartooning, where she starts with original drawings. (Currently nineteen KHS students are
preparing their intense AP Art portfolios to be sent to the College Board for rating.)
Although they don't influence the styles of her own work, Morgan enjoys vintage art of the 20s
and classic Greek and European art. At sixteen she is pondering her future in art and considers
Library Sciences at Simmons in Boston for becoming an art archivist.
Morgan’s artwork will be on display at the 10th annual Festival of The arts on Wednesday, May
23rd, at Kingston High School from 5-9pm.
W HOOPING C OUGH & T DAP V ACCINATIONS FOR H IGH S CHOOL
Pertussis, or otherwise known as “whooping cough” is an acute illness with an infectious cough. There continues to be cases of
pertussis in the United States despite routine childhood vaccinations for the past 50 years. There have been recent cases of
pertussis identified in Kitsap county as well as other communities in our state. The primary reason for the continued presence
of pertussis in our communities is that immunity to pertussis lessens within 5 to 10 years after completion of childhood
vaccinations, leaving teenagers and adults susceptible to the disease.
What is Tdap?
Tdap is a vaccine formulated for teens and adults to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)
Who should get Tdap?
• Children ages 11 and 12
• Teens and adults of all ages (replace 1 tetanus booster with 1 dose of Tdap)
• Adults who care for or have contact with infants
Washington State Department of Health requires all students in grades 6-10 to have one dose of Tdap if it has been at least five
years or more since the last one. Your School Health Consultants strongly encourage you to consider getting a Tdap for your
student and consider one for yourself if you have not already had a dose.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 9TH & 10TH GRADERS: Your student may be due for their Tdap booster shot. Please check
with your health care provider and be sure to notify the KHS registrar - Peggy VanDeen at 394-1222 or
pvandeen@nkschools.org with date and name of any vaccine(s) your student receives.
I NFORMATIONAL N EWSLETTER
FOR
P ARENTS & S TUDENTS
P AGE 13
C LASS OF 2012 G RAD N IGHT C OMMIT TEE N EWS
Senior Parents,
Do you have questions about this year’s extraordinary Grad
Night Trip?
We thought so...that’s why we sent out an informational letter to
all senior parents the week of 3/26/2012. If you didn’t receive
one please call us at the numbers listed below and we will make
sure to get a letter out to you.
It’s now easy to register for the Grad Night trip. All GRAD
NIGHT REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE
KHS HOME PAGE. Just click on the Silverwood icon located on
the left side of the page then print the forms and mail them in.
Trip Itinerary:
UP COMING GRAD NIGHT
EVENTS:
The grad night committee is
selling Senior TT-Shirts. The
Sasquatch TT-shirts are
$12.00 each and the Apocalyptic T-shirts are $10.00
each. Show your Senior
Pride by purchasing a TTshirt today.
Mark your calendars! Taco
Feed at Central Market –
Cinco de Mayo (May 5 )
th
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Board coaches and leave Kingston between 9:30 pm and 10:00
pm, drive to Seattle area.
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Off load coaches around 12:00 pm for laser tag, dance, & pizza
party.
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Board coaches at 2:00 am for Spokane, hopefully sleep.
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Off load in Spokane for a breakfast buffet 7:30 am.
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Board coaches for Silverwood 9:30 am.
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Arrive at Silverwood/Bolder Beach at 10:30am
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11:00 am to 6:30 pm PLAY
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All meet for pizza dinner at 6:30 pm.
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Board coaches for home 8:00 pm. Sleep all the way home!
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Arrive home between 3:00 am and 4:00 am with memories to
last a life time.
It’s easy to sign up for the trip, just complete the Registration and Permission forms found
at www.nkschools.org/kh, print them out, 4ill them out, and mail them in with a deposit of
$50.00 or full payment of $150.00 to:
KHSGradNight
P.O.Box1225
Kingston,WA98346
Questions?DeboraHobbsat360-297-4115or425-478-2425
The North Kitsap School District does not sponsor this event and the North Kitsap School District assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the
privilege to distribute information, the North Kitsap School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative
tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.
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K INGSTON H IGH S CHOOL
26201 Siyaya Ave NE
Kingston, WA 98346
W E’ RE ON THE W EB!
www.nkschools.org/kh
K INGSTON H IGH S CHOOL C ONTACT I NFORMATION
Kingston High School offices are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am-3 pm . Attendance lines for absentee
reporting are available 24 hours a day. Please remember excused absences must be reported within 48 hours.
Front Reception Office
394-1200
Campus Security
394-1199
Main Fax Line
394-1212
Transportation (bus route info)
394-2880
Athletics
394-1207
Registrar
394-1222
Library
100 FLOOR
394-1214
Yearbook
200 FLOOR
394-1296
100 Floor Office
394-1230
200 Floor Office
394-1260
100 Floor Attendance Line
394-1232
200 Floor Attendance Line
394-1262
Counselor: Debbie Gurrad
U PCOMING
NKSD
B OARD OF
D IRECTORS
M EETINGS
M AY
10 & 24
NKSD
B OARDROOM
6:00 PM
Counselor: Leslie Weatherill
The North Kitsap School District believes in fostering respect and recognition of cultural diversity, human dignity, and individual rights. In this regard, the
district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or qualified individuals with disabilities. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in
educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer and ADA
Coordinator Chris Willits (360-779-8710) cwillits@nkschools.org and/or 504 Coordinators Aaron Leavell (secondary) at aleavell@nkschools.org or Patricia Moore (elementary) at pmoore@nkschools.org, North Kitsap School District, 18360 Caldart Avenue NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370.