Wolfpack Pride
October 7th, 2022
Principal's Update
Hello Wolfpack!
North Central’s parking areas and traffic patterns were designed for far fewer student drivers, and NC has had a dramatic increase in the number of students being dropped off by a parent or guardian in the morning. This has created some safety concerns. We need your help to create as safe a drop off as possible.
Please do not stop in the middle of Howard Street to let your students out. We have two primary student drop-off areas. The first area is the south parking lot loop. Students may be dropped off here and then walk around the student office doors. The second area is the north IST entrance. Drivers may enter the drop off lane in the opening just south of the doors and exit the opening furthest north. Students may also be dropped off on the shoulders or parking lanes along Howard Street, but this should not impede the flow of traffic in either direction. The bus lane is reserved for busses only. Please see the map below for further clarification. Students may be dropped off in either blue zone, but should not be dropped off in the yellow Bus Lanes.
Homecoming is next week. This is a fun week for students with events every night of the week. Encourage your students to dress up and attend events. This is a great opportunity to engage in their school community.
The strength of the wolf is in the pack.
Tami McCracken
This Week's Events
Monday, October 10th - Homecoming Week Begins!
- Spirit Day - Mathletes vs. Athletes
- Softball Senior Night, vs. University High, 4 PM
Tuesday, October 11th
- Spirit Day - Pink Out!
- Volleyball vs. CV, 7 PM
Wednesday, October 12th - PSAT Day, Friday Bell Schedule
- Spirit Day - Adam Sandler
- PSAT for Grades 8, 11, from 8 AM - 12 PM
- Soccer vs. West Valley, 4 PM at Dwight Merkel
Thursday, October 13th - PM Con Bell Schedule
- Spirit Day - Western
- Financial Aid Advising Day for Seniors
- Homecoming Con
- Volleyball at Ferris, 5 PM
- Homecoming Football Game vs. West Valley, 7 PM at Union Stadium
Friday, October 14th
- No School - Professional Learning Day
- Homecoming Dance, 8 - 11 PM
Save the Dates
- Thursday, October 20th - Picture Retake/Makeup Day
- October 15th-30th - Fall Food and Necessities Drive
Community Celebrations
Shakespeare in Love Rehearsals Begin
Mock Trial in English 10
Honors 10 English students delivered presentations for the classic Life Boat case this past week. Students conducted a mock trial where they delivered hook, lead, and opening statements for their specific roles. Prosecution and defense teams presented their statements to the “Court”. They cross-examined witnesses and delivered arguments designed to sway the opinions of the jury. Afterwards, students collected evidence from trial transcripts. Next week, the jury will deliberate. All twelve members must agree on the sentence. They will explain their verdict using arguments and counter arguments based on statements from the trial. Then they will vote as a group until they come to a consensus.
Thanks to Mr. Tapp and his students for engaging in this great learning opportunity and sharing it with all of us. We love to see students engaged in arguments with evidence and having thoughtful discussions. Great job!
Spirit Week Examples
Announcements and Events
PSAT on Wednesday, November 12th
Taking the PSAT is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and career. The PSAT is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program and connects you with College Board programs and services. The PSAT Test Taking Guide is a practice test to help you prepare for the PSAT. Review the sample questions to familiarize yourself with the question formats, you will see similar questions on the PSAT. Spend some time these next few days practicing for the real test on October 12th!
Financial Aid Advising Day
Seniors, join us for Financial Aid Advising Day next Thursday, October 13th.
8am – 6pm: 30 minute appointments available (for students and/or guardians) in person, virtual or phone
- Discuss financial aid, create a FAFSA username/password, work on the FAFSA, etc.
- How to schedule: e-mail aaronb@spokaneschools.org with your preferred time. If a preferred timeslot is not available, a different time or day can be accommodated.
* Remember, the FAFSA is necessary to receive a financial aid award from a trade school, community college or 4-year university
** Financial Aid includes merit based scholarships, need based grants (such as the College Bound Scholar grant), loans and work-study
Counseling / Financial Aid & Scholarships (spokaneschools.org)
Mid-Quarter Grades
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.
Medication Self-Carry Checks
Starting Monday, October 10th, we will be checking students who self-carry medications to see if they have them with them. Please check to make sure your student has their medications with them, and that the prescriptions are not expired or empty. Students will be sent home if they do not have their medications with them. Thanks!
Fall Food & Necessities Drive
Fall Food and Necessities Drive is coming soon! Bring in your donations October 15th-30th. We will be at Grocery Outlet weekdays from 3-7 PM and weekends from 9-5. We'll also be at My Fresh Basket weekends from 9-5!
Library Books Survey
Students and staff, please take time to complete this survey to help Ms. Bass and and Ms. Smith order new books for our library collection once we have funds to do so. We greatly appreciate your input!
Single Point of Entry
Community Flyers & Events
West Spokane Wellness Partnership
Do you live, work, or travel through West Spokane? If so, we would love your input on our short community survey!
This survey helps to inform the work we do in the community. Some examples of what we do:
- Provide evidence-based programs like Botvin Life Skills training at North Central High School
- Provide family classes like Guiding Good Choices to families in the community
- Provide free medication lock boxes and Narcan kits to individuals, organizations, and families in West Central
- Provide a weekly Women in Recovery Group
- Support Student Assistant Professional at Glover Middle School
- Provide a Social Work program at West Central Community Center
- Support afterschool programs in the community
- Provide free medication take back days in the community
- Create community-level policies and organizational policies to address substances
Your answers will help us better serve our community. Thanks for your support!