Wolfpack Pride
October 21st, 2022
Principal's Update
Hello Wolfpack!
Students have settled in and are looking for ways to reconnect. Please encourage your student to attend events such as cross country meets or the upcoming school play. Attending events is the best way to positively connect with our community. We also have a variety of clubs that may interest your student. Every student finding a space to belong is important to our community.
We had over one thousand students attend the first Homecoming Dance since 2018. I want to apologize for the length of time some students had to wait to be admitted to the dance. I checked in the last group from the line at 8:57 PM. Our students were gracious and kind to those checking tickets even in their frustration. We gathered as an admin team to strategize a better plan for our students’ next time. Once in, students danced and danced. The gym was steamy. Water bottles became a hot commodity. As students were leaving at the end of the dance, group after group reported it being the most fun school event ever attended. Thank you to all the teachers who volunteered their time to chaperone so that our students could have this experience.
Please know that as a community, NC is still intentionally re-building culture. This may come with bumps along the way. Adults and students are working towards making NC safe and welcoming. If you have ideas to help or support to offer, please reach out to any one of the administrators. We are here to serve our community.
The strength of the wolf is in the pack.
Tami McCracken
This Week's Events
Monday, October 24th
- Fall Food & Necessities Drive
- Student Passwords Reset - Check your School Email
Tuesday, October 25th
- Fall Food & Necessities Drive
- Middle School MAP Testing
- IST Fall Social, 2:45 PM
- Volleyball at Mead, 7 PM
Wednesday, October 26th
- Fall Food & Necessities Drive
- Middle School MAP Testing
Thursday, October 27th
- Fall Food & Necessities Drive
- Blood Drive
- Football vs. Rogers at Union Stadium, 7 PM
- Volleyball vs. Cheney, 7 PM
Friday, October 28th
- Fall Food & Necessities Drive
Saturday, October 29th
- Cocoa and Cram, 12-3 PM
Community Celebrations
Soccer Senior Night
6th Grade Dragon Eyes Display
Students in our 6th grade classes recently created Analogous Colored Dragon Eyes. For this project, students learned about color theory and how to blend and use oil pastels. Next, students learned about the anatomy of the eye prior to drawing a close-up view of a dragon eye. Students created visually interesting textures by using both organic and geometric shapes. The IST artists created an analogous color scheme by carefully selecting and blending oil pastels and created shadow and highlights to bring depth to their work. Throughout the project students spent time reflecting on and refining their art. Their time and craftsmanship is currently on display and truly catching everyone’s eye. Go check it out in the display case in the art hallway!
College in the High School Grant
DECA Boot Camp
Members of the North Central DECA Chapter attended the first ever DECA Boot Camp held at the newly renovated Downtown Spokane library. Students had the opportunity to collaborate with 250 other DECA members representing 18 different area high schools and local members of our business community.
Local businessman, Tyler Lafferty was the keynote speaker. Tyler is the Co-owner of 2 digital creative agencies, a performance digital marketing (media) agency, an educational enhancement web site, juice bars and fitness studios. His message focused on combining what you love, what the world needs, what you can be paid for and what you are good at.
During the afternoon session DECA members participated in impromptu business roleplays. Each member was allotted 10 minutes to read a role-play involving a problem that needed to be addressed. After a 10 minute time slot they were given 10 minutes to present their ideas to a local businessperson. The experience will help them to be better prepared for future DECA competitive events.
Class Points Update
Thanks to everyone who has been participating in Red and Black Fridays, Spirit Weeks, and other school events to earn class points! Right now, the standings are:
- 1st Seniors - 915
- 2nd Juniors - 380
- 3rd Sophomores - 340
- 4th IST - 240
- 5th Freshman - 75
Keep it up to support your class! The Fall Food & Necessities Drive is a great way to earn more points if you need them.
Homecoming Dance
Joya Penny Drive Results
Thank you, NC community, for all of your support of our Joya Penny Drive! We ended up raising a total of $1055 between us all to donate to the cause. The class winners are:
1st Muñoz: $359
2nd Halpin: $200
3rd Knight: $94.51
4th Poffenberger: $80.26
5th Leonard: $48.14
Thanks for your support!
Announcements and Events
Leadership Positivity Week
Leadership will be hosting a week filled with positivity next week! There’s activities, games and goodies planned for each day of the week! Everyone is welcome to participate. Make sure to keep an eye out for more information!
Fall Food & Necessities Drive (10/15-10/30)
The NC Fall Food and Necessities Drive starts this Saturday, October 15th, and will be going through Sunday, October 30th. Students can donate in their first period classes or at local grocery stores during our collection hours.
Mission: We are encouraging students to donate any food or necessities they can spare to help us give back to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and our very own NC Food Pantry. Our NC families and community truly rely on this food and necessities drive, and it wouldn't be possible without each and every one of you!
Collection Process: Each teacher will have a collection box in their classroom to hold donated items collected from students.
Competition: This is a 1st period competition and a class (IST, Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) competition. The winning 1st period class will receive a prize and the winning grade-level will receive class points.
Store Front Locations: Leadership students will be standing in front of the Grocery Outlet Downtown and My Fresh Basket in Kendall Yards over the course of the two and a half weeks.
Items Wanted: Snack foods like beef jerky, granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, cereal, cup of noodle, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, Thanksgiving food items, chapstick, feminine products, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toilet paper, etc.
Goal: The goal is to collect 15,000 items!!
Thank you for your support in going into this large undertaking!
-NC Leadership
Welcome to NC, DeVonte!
My name is DeVonte Gorman and I am the new School Based Advisor for 9th and 10th graders at North Central High School. I recently graduated from Whitworth University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and History/Social Studies. During my attendance at Whitworth, I was an Act Six scholar and a Varsity Men’s Soccer Player. I am excited to join the College Success Foundation team here in Spokane!
One of my main goals is to bring excitement, professionalism, and joy to our work place. My philosophy when working with children is molded by the following quote: “Every Child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be” – Rita F. Pierson.
I am passionate about equipping students with the skills and tools necessary to advocate for themselves; furthermore, I hope students gain a sense of self-agency and autonomy as they discover the best path for themselves after high school. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be here!
Welcome to the Pack, DeVonte! We are glad to have you here to support our students. If you're looking for him, he's in the Library in 123G or at dgorman@collegesuccessfoundation.org.
Blacklight Volleyball Coming Soon!
Hey NC! Wanna have a crazy fun time with your friends? Wanna smash the competition on the volleyball courts?
Register as a team of 6-8 players for our upcoming Blacklight Volleyball tournament on November 9th! Fill out the paperwork located in the business office, $55 a team, and come ready with some neon outfits! Make sure to turn your paperwork in by November 8th at 3pm to the business office! The tournament will be located in the big gym from 5:30 to 8:30pm so bring your A-game!! Can't wait to see you there!
*Middle school students are welcome to participate, but must bring their team packet to Ms. Hayes for approval before submitting it to the Business Office
Painting with a Purpose
Painting with a Purpose is Nov 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the commons and the theme is sweater weather. Come join us for a fun night of painting, music, and snacks. All materials will be free for you use. Hope to see you there NC!
Groovy Shoes Chairmen Named
Student Passwords Changing
Student passwords have been identified as a security risk, so SPS is requiring secondary students to change and manage their own passwords. Learning to secure and managing their password is an important life skill for students. All students have received information in first period and their school email accounts for how to manage their own passwords moving forward. Starting on October 26th, anyone who hasn't updated their password will be required to do so before they can access any SPS systems.
Community Vaccine Clinics
Native Families - Please Complete Form 506
The SPS Native Education program supports Native students through tutoring, culturally responsive practices, and connections with other Indigenous youth. In order to connect our families to these services, we need building leaders to share information about the 506 Form. Find the form online and watch the video below to learn more about the importance of properly completing the form.