Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families,

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

Please check your student’s attendance on ParentVUE. If you notice discrepancies in your student’s attendance, please check with your student and/or contact our attendance team.

 

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, February 26, is a Late Start Day. School will start promptly at 9:15 AM and buses will run one hour later.

On Thursday, February 27, we will host Tiger Thursday for 9^th grade tutoring in the library from 2:45-4:45 PM.

 

Spring Sports

Spring sports start on Monday, March 3. Sports offered during the spring season are baseball, fastpitch, boys and girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, and girls water polo. Please find athletic information on the Stadium Athletics website. All student athletes must register using the Final Forms registration system. To participate, student athletes need to have all forms completed, have an ASB membership, and have a valid sports physical submitted and reviewed prior to the first day of practice. Academic eligibility will be based on 1^st semester grades.

An Activity Bus to NE Tacoma departs the Stadium bus zone at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM. The bus transports students to NE Tacoma Elementary, Crescent Heights Elementary, and Browns Point Elementary.

If you have any questions about athletics, please email stadiumathletics@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

 

College & Career Center Update

Mikaela Mattes with the College Success Foundation welcomes students into the College & Career Center before school by appointment, during lunches, and after school Monday-Thursday. After school Mikaela provides opportunities for support with financial aid, scholarships, and all things college related. Her after school schedule for this week is:

• “Motivation Monday” on February 24, at 2:45 PM
• “Young, Black and Thriving” on Tuesday, February 25, at 2:45 PM
• “Working Wednesday” on February 26, at 2:45 PM
• “Young, Black and Thriving” on Thursday, February 27, at 2:45 PM

Please visit Mikaela Mattes’ website for more information about college planning and scholarship opportunities.

Tacoma Public Schools has College Readiness resources and Career Readiness resources available for students and their families on the district’s My Future website.

 

Reminders from last week…

 

Black Male Academic Achievement Conference

The Pacific Northwest Black Male Academic Achievement Conference (BMAAC) will be held on Thursday, February 27, at the Greater Tacoma Community Center from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The BMAAC empowers Black Males in college, and they are inviting high school seniors to attend this year’s conference.

If you are interested in registering or learning more, please visit Pacific Northwest Black Male Academic Achievement Conference (bmaac.org). If you will be attending this conference, please let our attendance office know so that we may excuse the absence.

 

Realize Tacoma

Students currently in grades 9-11 can apply now for a no-cost, week-long residential program to help them deepen their understanding of Tacoma’s challenges. In the program, students spend a week in July talking with local leaders and nonprofit organizations to better understand issues like housing instability, food insecurity and mental health.

This is a partnership between Tacoma Public Schools and Annie Wright School. Applications are due March 1. Learn more and apply!

 

SAT – Juniors – March 13 & 14

All juniors are preregistered to take the SAT at Stadium. Although some colleges may not require SAT scores for admission, we encourage all students to test in case they need these scores in the future. Also, students may use SAT scores to meet Graduation Pathway requirements and/or retrieve credit for failed math and/or English classes.

The digital SAT will take students approximately three hours. Because the test is digital, we are unable to test all juniors at the same time. Students will test in the Stadium gym and must arrive by 8:10 AM on the following days:

• Juniors with US History 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd period will test on Thursday, March 13.
• Juniors with US History 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th period will test on Friday, March 14.

Here are some resources for your preparation:

• SAT Practice and Preparation – SAT Suite | College Board
• SAT Student Guide
• Free LIVE Tutoring is available through Tutor.com

If you have any questions about assessments at Stadium, please contact Mr. Tuman at atuman@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

 

Palmer Scholars

JUNIORS: The Palmer Scholars Legacy Program provides a yearly scholarship and stipend totaling $3,500 per year for up to 5 years, plus college readiness training, college and career exploration, mentorship, and community building. To be eligible for the Legacy Program, you must: identify as a person of color, be a high school junior attending a Pierce County high school, be actively involved in your school and community, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need (free/reduced lunch eligible). Applications are due March 25, and more information is available here: Legacy Program | Palmer Scholars.

 

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships aren't just for the top students or best athletes. There are many different types of awards available. Please use this TPS website for Scholarship resources.

• The Tacoma (WA) Links Scholarship is available to a senior of African American descent who demonstrates leadership in school or community and achieves in academics. Seniors must be planning to enroll in college full time. The application is due February 24. The application with more information is available at: Tacoma (WA) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated Academic Scholarship Application.
• Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is open for those interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math in college. This program provides up to $22,500 in scholarship dollars and access to career-launching support services for high-demand STEM and healthcare majors. WSOS can cover costs beyond tuition, such as housing, transportation, food, and more. Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or healthcare major at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington State. Applications are due by February 25. For more information and to apply, please visit: WSOS. Please see Mikaela if you have any questions.
• Gesa Credit Union is offering two $5000 and ten $2000 scholarships to students entering their first year of college. To learn more and apply, go to Credit Union Scholarships | Washington College Scholarships. Applications are due February 28.
• The Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 Scholarship Committee is planning to award several college and technical school scholarships to seniors graduating from Tacoma high schools that range from $1,000 to a top award of $5,000. Their goal is to “make awards to students with financial need, where assistance might make a difference in the student’s decision whether or not to attend college or technical school.” Stadium may only advance a maximum of three nominees for the Rotary #8 Scholarship, so applications must be turned in directly to Mikaela Mattes for consideration by the Stadium Scholarship Committee by no later than Thursday, February 28. Applications are available at: Rotary Club of Tacoma #8.
• The Senior Scholarship Application is now live! Each year, donors make it possible for our students to receive scholarships to further their education after high school. To qualify for these scholarships, students must complete the Stadium Scholarship Application. Seniors must be logged into their TPS Office 365 account to complete the Microsoft Form. This application will close on Sunday, March 2, at 11:59 PM.
• The Tacoma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly recognizes and honors students dedicated to academic excellence, leadership, and community service. They are committed to supporting African American students or students of African decent by providing financial resources to aid their pursuit of higher education. Applications are due March 1. The application and more information is available at: 2025 Tacoma Alumnae Scholarship Application.
• The American Indian Endowed Scholarship is available to seniors who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington state and who intends to use their education to benefit the American Indian community in this state. To download the application and instruction materials, go to https://wsac.wa.gov/american-indian-endowed-scholarship, and click “How do I apply?” The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will accept signed and completed applications that are postmarked by March 3.
• The Kelly Foundation of Washington is pleased to offer the Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship, worth $2,500. This scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain their academic goals. Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extracurricular achievements--both scholastically and in their community--and financial need. Applications are due March 11 and are available at: Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship.
• The Tacoma Propeller Club will award scholarships ranging from $200-$4000 to students who are outstanding citizens and have demonstrated leadership in the community. The process for these awards will introduce young people to job opportunities in the maritime industry. Scholarships will be awarded by a panel of judges, based on financial need, citizenship/leadership, academic achievement, and a three-to-five-minute verbal presentation on a selected topic. The final judging for the verbal presentation will be held after a luncheon sponsored by the maritime business at The Fabulich Center. A tour of the Port of Tacoma, a maritime-related business tour, and dinner at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown Tacoma. Please see Mikaela Mattes for an application and more information by March 12.
• The 2025 Smart Choices Scholarship Program is available to seniors for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership, and community service. Applicants are required to fill out an online application that includes an essay question. Applications are due March 14.
• The Ben B. Cheney Foundation’s $3,000 Scholarship is available to seniors who played at least one year of a WIAA varsity sport and plan to attend school this fall after graduation. The application is due March 15 and more information, including the application, is available at: Scholarship - Ben B. Cheney Foundation (benbcheneyfoundation.org).
• The Tacoma Elks Lodge 174 is offering two (2) scholarship programs for local high school seniors who are planning to continue their education. The Tacoma Elks Lodge 174 Scholarship for High School Seniors offers winners $1,000 a year, up to 4 years of undergraduate study. The Tronson Vocational Scholarship offers winners $1,000 a year, renewal depends on length of vocational program. Applications are due March 21, and more information is available HERE: ELKS.APP.FOR.SENIORS 2025.pdf.
• The Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship awards renewable scholarships from $500 to $2,000 a year. First-time applicants must plan to enroll in a college or university in the state of Washington full-time. To be considered, you must turn in your FAFSA Submission Summary and a letter of recommendation to Mikaela Mattes by Monday, March 31.
• The Sea Mar Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship provides a scholarship award of $2500 for students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, perseverance, are go-getters, and have shown or have the strong potential to be contributors to their community. The application is due April 15 and more information, including the application, is available at: Sea Mar -Community Health Centers.

 

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School