Wolfpack Pride
September 2nd, 2022
Principal's Update
Hello Wolfpack!
Launch Conferences and Wolfpack Launch Connections brought vitality back into the building. Listening to the excited student conversations and the thoughtful parent questions was exciting and bucket-filling. I appreciate the parents that came to the Family Advisory Committee meeting. The next one will be on October 4th, at 5:30PM in the NCHS Library.
I hope to see you at the Red and Black scrimmage this afternoon at North Central HS.
Every Student, Every Day,
Tami McCracken
This Week's Events
Tuesday, September 6th
- First day of Classes
- Soccer at Shadle Park, 4:00 PM
- Volleyball vs. Pullman, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 7th
- Slowpitch Softball vs. Mead, 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 8th
- Slowpitch Softball at Rogers, 4:00 PM
- Volleyball at Cheney, 7:00 PM
Friday, September 9th
- School Picture Day - Pictures to be taken in English classes
- Welcome Back Con
- Vision and Hearing Screening for 7th Graders
- Slowpitch Softball at University High, 4:00 PM
- Football at Colville, 7:00 PM
Admin Team
- Back Row, Left to Right: Mark Sherwood, Mary O. Gustafson, Jessica Everman, Carole Baumgartner, and Rich Naccarratto
- Front Row: Shelly Radtke, Tami McCracken, and Heidi Hayes
Community Celebrations
Jordis Harmer Presents at WASA Conference
Each summer, the Washington Association of School Administrators hosts a summer conference that is a must-attend event for educational leaders. The conference features a wide array of professional speakers focusing on developing leaders and advancing careers. This year, North Central’s Jordis Harmer was a featured student speaker. Jordis gave her message in front of principals, assistant principals, superintendents, principal interns and district-level administrators across the state. Congratulations Jordis!
NC Theater at Hamilton
Announcements and Events
New Single Point of Entry Process
This summer, our single point of entry construction was completed, and we are so proud of the work that was done. We worked diligently to revise our entry procedures for visitors with keeping our students safe as our primary focus. Entering the building this year will look different for students, parents, and visitors. Please watch the video below for an overview of what you can expect when you come to North Central. We appreciate you partnering with us to keep our Wolfpack safe!
Family Advisory Committee Launch
If you missed the Family Advisory Committee meeting this week, you can catch up by viewing the PowerPoint Presentation. We will have four additional meetings this year. We look forward to partnering with you and your student.
STA Bus Service for High School Students
Like many districts across the nation, Spokane Public Schools reevaluated its transportation model and service options to address the ongoing bus driver shortage. After a careful review of new boundaries, routes, and stops, the SPS School Board made the decision for SPS to form a partnership with Spokane Transit Authority (STA) for increased high school ridership.
There are STA options for high school students living outside the 1.5-mile walk zone radius, as well as high school students living within the 1.5-mile walk zone radius. High school students living outside the 1.5-mile walk zone radius who also live in an area without sufficient STA service will be able to ride a yellow bus or van to their school.
Find more information here.
Registration for Girls' and Boys' Cross Country Still Open
It is not too late to join this fall! Sign up on Final Forms (https://spokane-wa.finalforms.com) and see either Coach West, (Boy's coach), in room 201 or Coach McDerrah, (Girl's coach), in room 245 for information.
Be a part of a great program that will prove to be meaningful and fun while running trails and parks, getting fit, and making great friendships.
Preschool Spots Still Available
Benefits to Preschool Children (ages 3–5) and their families
A safe, nurturing, interactive environment that promotes skills including social, emotional, cognitive and physical development for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children. Each program recognizes and respects ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity within all families served.
Program Requirements
To be eligible, children must be 3 years old by Aug. 31, and may continue to participate up to 5 years old. They also must be potty trained. Typical enrollment is 18 to 20 high school students each paired with one or two preschoolers. The Preschool Enrollment form and the Certificate of Immunization Status are required for program enrollment. Program fees are $15 per month to cover the cost of supplies and snacks.
If you are interested in the program, please call or email Rebecca Hill and inquire about openings. Her email is rebeccahi@spokaneschools.org. Spaces fill quickly in all of our programs!
School Counselors
School Counselors
- 9th Grade - Nina Martinsen, ninama@spokaneschools.org
- 10th Grade - Kerry Trepus, kerryt@spokaneschools.org
- 11th Grade - Alexis Bruce, alexisb@spokaneschools.org
- 12th Grade - Alicia Shenefelt, aliciash@spokaneschools.org
- M IST 6th, 7th, 8th - Jace Gobble, jaceg@spokaneschools.org
- ELD, High Cap & SEL - Macie Pate, maciep@spokaneschools.org
- SPED & AVID - Anne Park, annepa@spokaneschools.org