Message from the Principal-
Dear Bulldog Students, Families, and Friends,
Welcome to Sandpoint High School 2022-2023! I hope that all our students–and especially our new students–loved their first day. We are excited to end this first week of school with an ALL STUDENT assembly on Friday afternoon. As the principal, I only get a few opportunities over the year to be in person with ALL students at the same time. There is no more important way to connect with our students and start to paint the picture of what this school year will look like. We will give students some insight into our expectations and also let them know WE are here for them. Our new students have not experienced what Sandpoint High School is about, and coming together as one community is a powerful symbolic gesture. The Student Council will also be announcing details for Homecoming Week which you will read more about below.
Students have already had many opportunities to participate in and to cheer on classmates in athletic competitions and activities this school year. I encourage you to check in with our website, school calendar, daily announcements, and social media to look for ways to engage and get involved at Sandpoint High School.
We all know that excitement is often tinged with anxiety, and if there is anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers, counselors, administration, or myself. We also encourage you to check Schoology to see what students are working on in class and to check in on academic progress.
We are definitely up and running! I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Principal Jacki Crossingham
Steve Wimer - CTE
Spent 27 years teaching and coaching in the Kent School District. Moved to the area at the end of the 2020 school year. Fast forward to 2022 and coming out of retirement to teach at SHS. Married to Kathy for 26 years. Children Sophie (22) and Jack(18). Interests outside work include reading, cooking, cycling, kayaking and travel.
Becky Haag - Science
I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, moved to Missoula Montana in 1994 to attend the University of Montana, and upon graduating with a wildlife biology degree in 1999, I got a job with Idaho Fish and Game and have lived here ever since. I have been married for twenty years and have two daughters, Stella, who is a sophomore this year, and Vivian, who is in 8th grade. I taught tl the high school sciences at Clark Fork High School for the past five years prior to coming to SHS. While I enjoyed the small family atmosphere at Clark Fork, I am so excited to join the Bulldog team, work in the town I live in and have my girls and I on the same campus! I am teaching Ecology, Horticulture, Forestry and Physical Science at SHS. I love hiking, running, biking, paddling, gardening, all things outside and even more than that, I love supporting my kids in their activities and cheering them on.
Lynn Atzet - JDC
Lynn Atzet joined the district last winter to teach at the Bonner County Juvenile Detention Center. Her 32 years of experience with at-risk and struggling students in many grades and content areas make her a good fit for this unique position. Lynn enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and volunteering in the community. She has three children at SHS and two grown sons.
Who do I report attendance to this year?
Tammy Shawis the new attendance/truancy officer this year at Sandpoint High School. Tammy may be reached at 208-263-3034 ext 4010 or email her directly at tammy.shaw@lposd.org Please remember to send an email or leave a phone message the day your student is absent. The sooner she can get that cleared up the better! Please do not call us 10 minutes before the last bell of the day and expect we can get your student released early, it might not happen. We can only try! When a student leaves campus they must sign out at the attendance window in the commons and then again sign back in when they return. We also need a phone call or a note to let them sign out. It is a big job but for the safety of students we have procedures and policies in place. - Thank you!
As we all get back to school it's important to remember that network security is something everyone needs to think about, at school, at home, and at the office. The easiest hack is to use a device that's already unlocked! You are responsible for what gets accessed using your login information. So how do you lock your device quickly when you have to leave it alone?
Windows: Press the Windows button (bottom left of your keyboard) and L
Mac: Control, Command, and Q
Chromebook: Search and L
Wait to see that the device has locked before leaving it.
Thank you,
Dalton Hawkins
Computer Science Teacher - SHS
Technology Integration Instructional Coach - LPOSD
