SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Week of April 26 - April 30
From the Desk of Principal, Tammy Hart
Hello Spanish Springs High School Families!
Spanish Springs High School Graduating Class of 2021 will celebrate their graduation commencement on Monday, June 21, 2021. The ceremony will take place at our very own Spanish Springs High School Stadium! Planning is underway to prepare for this joyous occasion. We are working out all the details and will supply Seniors and the school community with additional information pertaining to the specifics regarding the time of the ceremony, number of guests allowed, parking, rehearsal date and time etc. We will need to adhere to the Governor's directives as it pertains to social distancing for the event. At this time and to be compliant with social distancing guidelines, there will be two separate ceremonies to accommodate for our 562 Seniors. We are excited for our Seniors who will have the honor of being the FIRST class is SSHS history to have their ceremony on site at the SSHS Football Stadium!
SSHS Graduation Ceremony will be held on
Monday, June 21, 2021
It is my hope this newsletter will be a helpful resource. A copy of this newsletter can also be found at the SSHS Library Website under the heading “Newsletters” SSHS Newsletters
Monday
1, 2, 7, 3
Tuesday
A Day, A Group
1, 2, 7, 3
Wednesday
4, 5, 6
Thursday
4, 5, 7, 6
Friday
1, 2, 7, 3
Go Cougars!
Seniors
Seniors: Cap and Gown Pick-ups are scheduled for May 10th and 11th. Please pay all fines prior to picking up your cap and gown. If you have any questions about what those fines may be, please contact our school bookkeeper or the library if you have book or technology fines. More information will come in future newsletters and announcements.
SSHS Spring Finals June 4 - June 9
Testing
High School Science Assessment - Grade 9
Nevada’s Science assessment is based on life science standards and is given in grades 5, 8 and high school in order to meet federal testing requirements. Spanish Springs HS will be administering the on-line Science Assessment March 30 – May 19th, 2021, in Biology classes. Participation is required of all 9th Grade students and any 10th Grade students in Biology. Ninth Grade Distance Learners will need to participate and will be contacted with a test day and time. For more information on the assessment go to http://www.doe.nv.gov/Assessments/Science/ or https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/10783 .
Civics Exam Windows Extended- Graduation Requirement
Important reminder – Seniors who have not yet taken their Civics Exam, which is mandatory in the state of Nevada for graduation, will have one more window of opportunity to do so. That window is open now until May 14.
Seniors will be able to participate in this exam Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm daily. If you have questions about this exam, please contact your student’s Government teacher or Counselor.
AP Testing
Four Steps to Taking the Digital AP Exams
AP testing will be occurring during the month of May.
AP exam dates/times/format are listed in the hyperlinks below.
AP Exams 2021 Paper Exams at School
AP Exams 2021 Digital Exams at HOME
If students have questions, please have your AP student check with their AP teacher. If your student requires a laptop device for testing, please contact whawkins@washoeschools.net or notify their AP teacher ASAP so that a device can be checked out to the student for the exam.
Students are also encouraged to utilize College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools for other resources and study materials. The AP testing fee is $94 per test and is payable to SSHS via check or via the webstore. Contact the bookkeeper, Megan Svare, msvare@washoeschools.net with any questions regarding paying fees.
Distance Learning Students- NorthStar Registration for Fall 2021
WCSD has made the decision that all full-time distance learning students will attend NorthStar for the 2021-2022 school year. Spanish Springs High School will not have full distance education students next year. If you would like your student to continue to be on distance learning for the 2021-2022 you will need to apply to NorthStar. https://www.washoeschools.net/northstar.
The deadline to apply is May 28th at 4:00pm.
If your student will be returning to the building at SSHS for 21-22, ensure that they have submitted their course requests to their counselor.
Course Requests
Activities and Athletics
Spectator Update!
Beginning with the Spring Athletic Season, WCSD will allow both home and visiting fans/spectators to all high school games. WCSD School and Athletic Administrations will still have to enforce the guidelines and rules in place listed below by the most recent Governor’s Directive:
** All Spectators must wear a face covering.
· Spectators will not require tickets or will call system needed for entrance.
· As per the Governor’s recent guidance of limiting spectators to 250 people.
· Social Distancing will be enforced, 6ft. per non-family member.
· Athletic facilities will not open concession stands.
- All Spectators must check in with school administrators or game workers and verbally answer all of the Covid-19 Spectator screening questions before entering the facility or field.
- Specific Entrance and Exit locations will be identified.
- Bleacher and seating areas will be identified and spaced accordingly to accommodate for 6 feet of distancing requirements.
** Face Coverings
- Any student who prefers to wear a face covering during a game/contest should be allowed to do so but face coverings are not required during competitions. However, face coverings are required in almost every other situation.
- All students and staff MUST wear a face-covering while on a school bus, in school buildings, or on school campuses unless they have been given approval/exemption by that site principal not to wear one.
- Any adult that is on a school campus MUST wear a face covering at ALL times.
- Coaches, managers, sports staff, officials/referees, and parents/guardians should wear face coverings all times, (if they are on campus).
- Players that are not in the game/contest and are the sideline/bench etc. must wear a face covering at all times.
- Student athletes (all staff including referees) MUST wear face coverings indoors and outdoors EXCEPT when:
- Actively eating and drinking (however social distancing must be maintained)
- If they have an exemption given to them by their school’s administration
- When actively exercising or participating in drills or competitions that exert a good amount of energy (such as running). However if an athlete removes their face covering during these types of drills or game then it is critical that the coach ensures each athlete is socially distanced (6+ feet). If six or more feet cannot be maintained during these activities, drills etc. then players should wear face coverings while they perform such drill etc.
Baseball
Games
Tuesday April 27th 4:00 @ Damonte (Varsity)
Tuesday April 27th 4:00 @ Spanish Springs High School vs. Damonte (JV)
Wednesday April 28th 6:15 @ Reno High (JV)
Thursday April 29th 4:00 @ Spanish Springs Varsity Field vs Reno (Varsity)
Saturday May 1 11:00, 2:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. Galena - double header (JV)
Saturday May 1 11:00, 2:00 @ Galena - double header (Varsity)
Boys Golf
Wednesday April 28th 10:00 @ Eagle Valley Golf Course (Varsity)
Lacrosse
Monday April 26th 7:00 @ Spanish Springs High School vs. McQueen (Boys Varsity)
Thursday April 29th 4:00 @ Truckee High School (Boys JV)
Thursday April 29th 5:30 @ Truckee High School (Girls Varsity)
Thursday April 29th 4:00 @ Truckee High School (Boys Varsity)
Friday April 30th 6:30 @ Spanish Springs vs. Galena High School (Girls Varsity)
Softball
Monday April 26th 5:30 @ Spanish Springs High School vs. Damonte (JV)
Tuesday April 27th 3:45 @ Damonte (Varsity)
Wednesday April 28th 5:30 @ Reno High (JV)
Thursday April 29th 3:45 @ Spanish Springs Varsity Field vs Reno (Varsity)
Saturday May 1 11:00, 1:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. Galena - double header (JV)
Saturday May 1 11:00, 1:00 @ Galena - double header (Varsity)
Swimming
Meet
Saturday May 1 2:00 @ Carson Aquatic Center (Varsity)Track
Meet
Saturday Varsity Meet 9:00 @ Spanish Springs High SchoolTech Support
The hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am-2:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm.
DMV Certification of Attendance
The complete WCSD policy can be found here: WCSD DMV Attendance Policy