Dear Bulldog Students, Families, and Friends,

It is with great pleasure and honor that I introduce myself to you as the principal of Sandpoint High School. As a Bulldog alumni, I am passionate about ensuring the academics, the activities, and a safe learning environment are of the highest quality possible for the students of SHS. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this school and to support the students and families.

I have been an educator for more than 28 years. Prior to coming to SHS, I have been a teacher, coach, and administrative leader at SMS for more than two decades, taught 6th grade at Priest River Elementary, and most recently, I have been the principal at Northside Elementary. I am thrilled to utilize the skills I have acquired in these positions to continue the tradition of excellence at Sandpoint High School.

On a personal note, my two children are also graduates of SHS. My daughter and her family live in Hayden where she works at KMC, and my son is attending LCSC to become an educator himself. My husband and I are committed members of the Sandpoint community, and my entire family is proud to be a part of LPOSD which provides such high standards and rich learning experiences for students.

The dedicated staff of SHS have been preparing for an outstanding 2022-2023 year. Please read below to find more details about schedules, parking passes, student ID cards, Chromebook distribution, etc.

Sincerely,

Jacki Crossingham

Principal Sandpoint High School

Sandpoint High School 22-23 Schedule Release Plan

Thank you for your patience with us!

Seniors - 8/23 9-2pm

Juniors - 8/24 9-2pm

Sophomores - 8/25 9-2pm

Freshmen - 8/31 5-8pm Freshmen/New Student Orientation

Parking passes will be available on the same day you pick up your schedule, seniors first then juniors etc. etc. Please be sure to download the forms from the website prior to arrival at school.

Students will need to bring a parent with them, as some of the mandatory paperwork requires a parent/guardian signature. ID cards will be issued along with chromebooks at this time as well. FYI-we are typically less busy in the afternoons. If you are unable to make it on your assigned day we will be handing out schedules to everyone (except freshmen) daily from 8-26 through 9-2 from 8-3pm.

The office will close at noon on Friday, 9-2. If you have general questions please call the office at 208-263-3034. If you need to register a new student or have questions regarding registration or withdrawal please contact the counseling office at 208-263-3034 ext 4161.

On the day you pick up your schedule, you may also get your chromebook and your photo ID

August 23-26 from 9-2pm, August 29-September 1 from 10-2pm, and September 2 from 10-12pm

If you still have your chromebook charger at home please bring it in when picking up your chromebook so you are not charged $45, for an additional one. Students who turned in chargers at the end of the year will not be charged.

IMPORTANT- Chromebook protection ($20) must be purchased prior to being issued a chromebook! This is mandatory protection is NOT available after picking up. What does chromebook protection cover? Click below-

To insure that you have all the correct forms and required documents when you come to get a parking pass, click download and complete. If you are missing any of the required paperwork/signatures you will NOT be issued one, nor will one be held for you.

ASB Sticker - $40 this allows student into unlimited regular home season games, supports student activities. Required for all students that participate in athletics and activities.

Monticola (yearbook) - $65 price will increase Oct 1 to $70 and Feb 1 to $75

Chromebook Protection - $20

Whether you have first lunch or second lunch is based on what class you have 3rd period, if you are in the East Hallway you will have the first lunch 11:12-11:47am, if you are in the West Hallway, PE, Band or P6 you will have second lunch 12:46-1:21pm. The times would be different according to which bell schedule we are running on any particular day. The times listed above are for our standard schedule.

All of the below information can be found on our Child Nutrition web page @ https://www.lposd.org/who-we-are/departments/child-nutrition.

Paying for Meals

Meals can be paid for in advance, or at the time of service. Online payments can be made using the link on our Child Nutrition Web page or @ www.mymealtime.com Cash or check payments are accepted at the point of sale kiosk in the cafeteria.

Meal Prices SY22-23

Breakfast (Includes: 1 Entrée, 1 side dish when applicable, 2 fruit , 1 low fat or fat free milk)

Grades Pre-K through 6th = $2.00

Grades 7 through 12th = $2.20

All Grades, Co-pay (reduced price approved) = .30 cents

Adult & Student 2nd meal purchase = $2.75

Lunch (Includes: 1 Entrée, 1 side dish when applicable, 1 fruit, 2 vegetables, 1 low fat or fat free milk (variety)

Grades Pre-K through 6th = $3.25

Grades 7 through 12th = $3.50

All Grades, Co-pay (reduced price approved) = .40 cents

Adult & Student 2nd meal purchase = $4.50

A la carte

Milk may be purchased a la carte for .60 cents per half pint (Fat Free White, 1% White, Fat Free Chocolate).

FREE OR REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS

Now accepting meal applications for the 2022-2023 school year!

All Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits EXPIRE each year. To continue or renew your benefit status, Nutrition Services must receive, process, and approve a Meal Application for the current school year. All household meal application information is confidential and will only be used to determine low income eligibility status.

Click here to apply for benefits. (Safe, secure, confidential). To view income guidelines click here www.fns.usda.gov/cn/income-eligibility-guidelines

Meal Accommodation Form

The USDA meal accommodation form can also be found on our district web page

Menu Information

We have transitioned to our online menu software. Each school's menus can be accessed on our child nutrition web page. The online menus are set up for smart phone use as well. They are in real-time so any revisions that I make to menus from supply chain disruptions or food recalls, etc. will be visible immediately when I make them.

Parents and staff can hover over a menu item and it will display item nutrients such as carbohydrate counts, calories, fat contents, etc. The site also allows for known allergens to be filtered out so that each menu item that contains any specific chosen allergen will be greyed out/identified during that specific meal service.

Save the date- August 31st orientation and all school open house. Freshmen/New Student BBQ will start at 5pm on the south lawn. CARE, our parent support group will sponsor a free BBQ for new students and their families. School clubs and activities will hold a club fair on the lawn as well. You are invited to ask questions and check out any of the clubs you might be interested in.

An all school open house will begin at 6pm, teachers and staff will be available for questions and suggestions.

We welcome Tammy Shaw as the new attendance officer this year at Sandpoint High School. Tammy can be reached at 208-263-3034 ext 4010 or email her directly at tammy.shaw@lposd.org Welcome Tammy!

Heads up this years homecoming football game date is set for Friday, September 16th vs Homedale.

Student council will lead activites all week leading up to the big game. The annual homecoming dance will be on Saturday, September 17th at SHS.

Photographer Amy Henderson form All-Star Photo will be here on Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23rd to take student photos. Students will have their picture taken during the time they have an English class. Students not enrolled in an English class my go to the auditorium on either day to have there school photo taken. Last chance photos will be October 5th, this is for students that were absent on either the 22nd or 23rd. More informaion about ordering online will be coming out once school starts.

Counseling Department Mission: We will ensure and empower every student at Sandpoint High School to achieve academic success, strengthen personal and social growth, and develop achievable post-secondary plans.

Students are assigned to counselors by their last name:

A-G: Shannon Kerrigan

H-O: Sara Gosling

P-Z: Tavi Brandenburg

Post Secondary Transitions Counselor: Jeralyn Mire

College and Career Mentor: Angie Dail

Counseling Office Coordinator/Registrar: Amanda Skinner

Counseling Office Coordinator: Erricka Brownell

We are stocked! Come by and pick up your Bulldog spirit wear today! Spring is here, we have short sleeve tees!