SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Week of August 28 - September 1
From the desk of Sean Hall, Principal
Hello Spanish Springs High School Families,
Wow, our fall sports have kicked off to an awesome start. Tonight our first home game is against Shadowridge from Las Vegas with varsity kick off at seven. Our varsity volleyball ball team took three sets this week in their matches against Damonte Ranch. Both our girls and boys soccer teams are off to great start! Boys and girls tennis played in their first matches of the season and are looking great. Girls golf and the cross country team are also on the road representing our school with both talent and good sportsmanship. We are proud of you Cougars, keep bringing this level of athleticism to your game and we look forward to seeing more of you in action!
This morning our senior class enjoyed the Senior Sunrise.
I would like to give a shout out to our students for keeping our campus looking clean and beautiful. I am super impressed with the pride I see in our student's attitudes and respect they are showing for our campus and faculty.
Let's have another great week!
Sincerely,
Sean Hall
Principal
Monday
A DAY
1, 2, 7, 3
Tuesday
B Day
4, 5, 7, 6
Wednesday
A DAY
1, 2, Cougar Pride, 3
Early Release 1:45
Bell Schedules
Class schedules
Attention and focus were given to ensure classroom structures were equitable in sizes across content areas. It becomes quite challenging having to move students or adjust their schedules without causing imbalances and inequalities.
During the first two weeks of school, counselors will only be seeing students who have a gap in their schedules, i.e., no class assigned or have “See Counselor” on their schedule. Counselors will also be assisting with new enrollees to Spanish Springs High School during the first two weeks of school. Students are to report to the classes that is on their schedule. For all other issues, students are encouraged to email their counselors with their requests for any changes in their schedules. Class changes will not be granted during the first two weeks of school.
Nutritional Services
FREE BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:15 AM.
FREE LUNCH IS AVAILABLE. WE HAVE 1 CART IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CAREER CENTER.
THERE ARE FIVE LINES OPEN IN THE KITCHEN.
THERE IS ONE WINDOW OUTSIDE OPEN IN THE QUAD AREA.
MEALS & SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL THE AREAS.
Transportation
- You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.
Parents are encouraged to contact the district transportation dispatch at (775) 337- 7769 for questions pertaining to their child/children’s bus transportation needs.
A Note From the Student Relations Office
Student Drop Off Procedure
Our Student drop off is at the north side of the building, not the main roundabout in front of the school. We ask that you follow the signs and arrows on the parking lot toward the Parent Drop-off Zone on the north side of the building, near the cafeteria. All drop offs should occur in drop zone which offers an easy, safe exit to Eagle Canyon Drive. Please do not stop/park at the front entrance of the school in Staff Parking to drop off your students between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM. This creates traffic issues and significant safety concerns. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe while on campus.
Student Parking
Student Athletes
Please remember that students are NOT allowed to be on campus unsupervised during Early Release Wednesdays.
Students are NOT allowed in Classrooms, Computer Rooms, Locker Rooms, Gyms, Hallways, and the Theater unless there is an adult supervising them.
The First Street Gate, Art Wing, and Athletic Wing will be locked down until 3:15 PM.
Commons will be available for students from 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM.
Please remind the students using the Commons that they should be quiet and working on class work. If the students are not being productive and quiet, then they will be told to leave the campus.
SSHS is a closed campus
Spanish Springs High School is a closed campus. This means that students are NOT allowed to leave campus during the school day. During lunch, students must remain on campus. All students currently can get free breakfast and lunch at school. Students who have an off-campus in their schedule need to go to the SRO office and get a sticker to put on their ID that shows you are allowed to leave campus. Students will need to show their ID to be allowed to leave during the day. If your school ID does not reflect your off-campus status, you will not be allowed to leave during the day.
Food Delivery - just a reminder, we cannot have delivery services come and deliver food at SSHS. Food that is delivered will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
Student Lockers
Immunizations
Hello, this is an important message from the Washoe County School District:
The State of Nevada requires the meningitis vaccine (MCV4) and the Tdap vaccine for all Nevada 7th graders and new students in grades 7-12 enrolling in the Washoe County School District.
As of the 2023-2024 school year, a student 16 years of age or who is enrolling in the 12th grade in Nevada schools must receive the meningitis – or MCV4—vaccine.
School Pictures
Senior Portrait makeup day will be Tuesday, September 12, here on campus.
Thank you!
Yearbooks
Library
School Spirit
Volleyball this Tuesday!
Come support the Volleyball team in their match against Reno on Tuesday. Freshmen 3:45, JV 5:00 and Varsity 6 PM.
Leadership
Senior Parking Spot Painting
Clubs
African American Student Union
The African American Student Union meets Wednesdays during lunch period 11:48 to 12:18 in the College and Career Center. The African American Student Union Club is open to all Spanish Springs Students. All current and new students are welcomed to come join in this special club.
Amnesty Club
Come join the amnesty club. We’re a club focusing on improving both our community and the world we live in through community service and other services like that. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in room 217
Latinos Unidos
Come help us show diversity by joining Latinos Unidos! This club is a safe space for everyone. Join us on Thursdays during lunch in the College and Career Center
National Art Honors Society
Do you enjoy art? Come join our new chapter of the National Art Honors Society. Meet in 147 Wednesday 8/30 at lunch to find out more information! Cordero and Stanford would love to see you there!
National Honors Society
Hey cougars! Do you want to be more involved within our school and community? Do you want to make your college resume look its best? Come and join the National Honors Society! We meet every other Thursday at lunch in rooms 219/220! This club is for sophomores and above with at least a 3.25 GPA! We hope to see you on august
31st!
Boosters
SSHS Boosters are the best!
How would you like to be part of our amazing Booster team? Check out the flyer to learn more!
Athletics
New Baseball Coach
The SSHS Athletic Department is honored to announce the new Baseball Head Coach Matt Guthrie. Matt brings many years of experience to the program which he has been an assistant coach in since 2007. Mr. Guthrie has been a Social Studies teacher at SSHS since 2010.
Baseball Fundraiser
The SSHS baseball team is holding its annual golf tournament fundraiser next Saturday (8/26) at Washoe Golf Course. The tournament includes a golf scramble, dinner, prizes, raffle tickets, a silent auction and more. Check in begins at 11 am and the tournament will start at 1. It is a great event and goes to a good cause.
If you are interested in playing or getting a foursome together, please contact Tammy Bratt at tammybratt21@gmail.com or 775-722-3606.
Student Game Attendance
Student Backpacks are NOT allowed at Athletic Events. Any student with a backpack will NOT be allowed entry to a game.
Skateboards and Scooters are NOT allowed at Athletic Events. Any Student with a skateboard or scooter will NOT be allowed entry to the game.
SSHS Hometown Ticketing
SSHS Parents and Students:
SSHS is only accepting online Hometown Tickets for all Athletic Events this school year and all Fall Sports ticket are currently available for purchase.
We will NOT have a cashbox available at the events.
Adult Tickets = $10.00 (Seniors 62 years and over receive free entry)
Student Tickets = $5.00 (Students 8 years and under receive free entry)
Military Personal Tickets = $5.00 (with valid ID)
SSHS Students who have purchased their Activity Fee and have Activities Fee (AF) paid on their Student ID will get free entry to all regular season home events. Activity Fee for the school year is $25.00, and all student-athletes are required to pay this fee.
Middle school students need to have a parent with them to enter the event.
All WCSD Employees and a Guest get into all regular season games (home and away) with a current school ID.
NIAA App
Register My Athlete
Athletic Contacts
Cougar Well Being
Students and Staff with the increasing temperatures it is important to stay well hydrated. Drinking enough water every day is important for your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change and cause your body to overheat.
Eating a healthy breakfast before starting the school day is linked to improved concentration, better test scores and increased energy.
SSHS Food Pantry
COVID 19 Updates
Masks
Project 150 Teen Shopping Boutique
Each Wednesday from 1:30p – 4:00p and the first
Saturday of each Month from 10:30a – 2:00p
Clothes, shoes, school supplies, toiletries and much more
Free with high school ID
· Project 150 Reno Boutique - 1340 Foster Dr. - Reno, NV 89509
· Follow us at Project150 Reno on Facebook
· Call (775)203-4755 or email info@project150reno.org
· Project 150 Reno non-profit provides basic needs for homeless, disadvantaged, and displaced high school students.
The Washoe County School District or the Board of Trustees neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.
Driver's Education Class
DMV Certification of Attendance
· DMV Certifications of Attendance are processed at the district level by the Student Records Department.
· Visit the WCSD web page: www.washoeschools.net and select:
STUDENT AND PARENTS
>STUDENT RECORDS
> CLICK ON BACKPACK CURRENT STUDENT.
FILL OUT INFORMATION, AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE CHECK THE DMV BOX.
· Please allow one week of processing time.
· Please note: Students who miss 10% or more of the total number of class periods for any reason during a semester (high school) for each course will be chronically absent and do not meet the DMV Certification of Attendance requirements. Chronic absenteeism rules are set by State and Federal guidelines.
Information for how to get the attendance for DMV is permanently found at:
The complete WCSD policy can be found here: WCSD DMV Attendance Policy
Tech Support
The hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am-2:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm.
Attendance
Attendance Policy
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Spanish Springs HS follows all WCSD Attendance Policies and Procedures.
For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.
Reporting a Reason for an Absence
Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. The Attendance Office is unable to record reasons for absences older than three days without a doctor’s note.
Emailing in a reason for an Absence (preferred method)
Absences may be reported by email. Please email mailto:sshsattendance@washoeschools.net and include:
· Your student's name
· Date of birth
· The date
· Length of the absence
· The reason for the absence
Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the email is processed.
Calling in an Absence
To verify an absence, contact the Attendance Office call 775-425-7733 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please leave a message with the following:
· Your student's name
· Date of birth
· The date
· Length of the absence
· The reason for the absence
· Your contact information
Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.
Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App.
A new functionality was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.
For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303
Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed.
Picking Up a Student or Street Passes
When you need to pick up your student early from school, please be aware of the following procedures:
-You may call in advance to have your student waiting for you when you arrive. Please call the Attendance Office at 775-425-7733 x 1 with the exact time and reason your student needs to be dismissed.
-You may come into the Attendance Office to pick up your student. You will be required to show your ID on arrival. Please allow enough time for us to send for your student as it is difficult to send for a student during passing time or during lunch.
-ONLY LEGAL GUARDIANS may pick up a student. Anyone other than a guardian will need to have the guardian contact the attendance office in advance to give permission for the student to be released. If the person picking up the student will do so on a regular basis and is not the legal guardian, there is a form that can be completed giving permission for the student to be released with another adult. This form is valid only for the current school year and will need to be signed and turned in by the legal guardian.
Chronic Absenteeism
Students who miss 10% or more of the total number of class periods for any reason during a semester (high school) for each course will be chronically absent. Chronic absenteeism rules are set by State and Federal guidelines.
Students will not be retained or fail a course (high school) based on attendance. However, students who miss 10% or more of class periods for any course that meets in a semester will be chronically absent in that course(s).
If the student must miss an entire class period for any reason, it is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to see that a written/verbal verification is provided to the school prior to, during, or within three days of an absence. Failure to do so within three days of the student's return to school will result in the absence being coded as Unverified (UNV).
Intervention Guide for Families
COVID Exclusions
The Health Department Excluded OR Contact Tracing (HDED or HDCT) code is used when a school has been notified by Washoe County Health Department or Washoe County School District that a student is excluded from school. The HDED and HDCT codes do not count towards chronic absenteeism.
WCSD does not currently have permission from NDOE to conduct temporary distance learning during COVID Exclusions this year. The Make-up Work Policy for missed assignments is followed for these absences.
Transportation Blackouts Absences
WCSD does not currently have permission from NDOE to conduct temporary distance learning during transportation blackout dates this year. Absences due to not having bus transportation are not exempt and do count towards chronic absenteeism. The Make-up Work Policy for missed assignments is followed for these absences.
Make-Up Work Policy for an Absence
Make-up work must be provided for any absence by the teacher, but it is the student’s responsibility to request the make-up work in advance or on the first day s/he returns to class. Because it is impossible to make-up some in-class assignments, coursework of a similar nature may be given. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in all make-up class work at the designated deadline. Failure to complete the make-up work within the designated deadline will result in no credit being received for the make-up work.
Students will have the number of days absent plus one to complete missed make-up work or concepts missed beginning on the day the teacher provides the missed assignments to the student. Teachers must provide missed make-up work or concepts missed within two days of the student’s return to class.
Guide to Attendance for Families
This guide, available in English and Spanish, helps parents, guardians, and families understand the various components of the attendance policy. Click on button below.