Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families,

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

 

Daily Schedule

On Monday, June 16, 9^th-11^th graders will have finals (periods 2, 4, and 6). Bell Schedule

Monday, June 16, is graduation rehearsal.

On Tuesday, June 17, 9^th-11^th graders will have finals (periods 1, 3, and 5). Bell Schedule

Stadium Graduation is Tuesday, June 17, at 4:00 PM at the Tacoma Dome.

Wednesday, June 18, is a Late Start Day. School will start promptly at 9:15 AM and buses will run one hour later.

There will be no school on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth.

Friday, June 20, is the last day of school, and we will have 6 periods on a shortened schedule and will have early release at 11:30 AM. Bell Schedule

 

Save Your Files – Update Info

Before your Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) account is deactivated, please take time to back up your digital files. You can use this Save Your Files from TPS guide to help with the process.

Also, don’t forget to update your email in Parchment (www.parchment.com) to a personal (non-TPS) address. This ensures you’ll be able to access your transcripts and/or earned diploma after you leave TPS.

 

Graduation – Tacoma Dome Information

Graduation is at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 17, at the Tacoma Dome. General admission doors will open at 3:15 PM. Tickets will be available at the Dome and are $10 each.

If you plan to attend Stadium’s Class of 2025 graduation, please check the Tacoma Dome graduation website for details. Here are some important items to note:

• Clear Bag Policy
• Cashless Facility (the box office still accepts cash)
• Parking – The Dome charges $20 for all vehicles, so carpooling is recommended. Do not leave valuables in vehicles. Stadium and the Tacoma Dome are not responsible for any lost items.
• Security – No purses, backpacks, balloons, air horns, liquid string, weapons, etc. are permitted in the Tacoma Dome
• Entry Doors & Seating – Families and guests will enter through Upper SW Gate. ADA-accessible seating is available on the main floor. Visibility is not optimal, but it is easily accessible for persons with wheelchairs, heart conditions, limited vision, etc. Up to three (3) people may accompany each individual needing ADA accommodations via Lower NW Gate. There will be a roped off hearing-impaired section in the upper seating area.
• Food & Beverage
• Camera Policy
• No Balloon Policy

If you are unable to attend in person, TPS’ Communications Team will broadcast graduation on Facebook and via the TV Tacoma channel that can be accessed through the TPS website and on most local cable lineups.

 

Tiger Day – Save the Dates

Jump Start for incoming freshmen will be on Monday, August 18. More information will be provided this summer.

Tiger Day is Tuesday, August 26. Students will have their school pictures taken, receive their ASB/ID card, and get assistance with laptop and transportation needs. More details to come this summer.

 

Reminders from last week…

 

Dress Code Reminders

As the weather warms up, we want to remind families about our dress expectations to ensure students are comfortable and appropriately dressed for our learning environment.

Shorts and skirts need to provide enough coverage so that fabric remains between the student and their seat when sitting. This is a hygiene concern. Full shirts are required. Shirts must have sleeves or straps with no more than a two-inch gap at the waist. For the entire dress code, please see our online handbook: Handbook - Stadium High School.

To help students stay in class and minimize disruption to learning, we’ve been offering clothing from our Care Closet when needed. However, these items are intended to support students in need, and we would greatly appreciate your help in ensuring students come to school dressed in a way that aligns with our guidelines.

Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a respectful school environment.

 

Stadium Parking Garage

The last day of classes for seniors is Wednesday, June 11, but seniors still have required morning events on campus. Unless you are a Stadium staff member or a Stadium senior who has purchased and been assigned a parking space, do not park in the Stadium parking garage. Violators will be towed, and underclassmen may be disqualified from participating in the lottery for parking spaces for next year.

 

2025-26 Athletic Registration

Athletic registration for the 2025-26 school year is scheduled to open on July 1. If you would like more information about registering for next year, please contact our Athletic Director, Bridgette Lopez, at stadiumathletics@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

Sports physicals are required for all TPS students participating in school athletics. Please visit Stadium’s Athletics & Activities website for more information.

 

Sports Physical Resources

Sports physicals are required for all Tacoma Public Schools middle and high school students participating in school athletics. Our school-based health care centers can perform a sports physical exam, and they’re open over the summer. Find clinic hours and additional resources here: Resources for sports physicals for 2025-26 school year | Story Detail - Tacoma Public Schools

 

Keep Bus Passes!

Please be sure to keep track of your student’s bus pass this summer. They will need that same pass next year to ride the school bus. The bus pass works for the duration of a student’s Tacoma Public Schools career. If a student switches routes, schools, addresses, etc., the same bus pass will still work.

Replacing a bus pass will cost $5. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch will not be charged for replacements.

As a reminder, students receiving special education transportation do not carry a pass.

 

School Laptops

All students can keep their school-issued laptop at home over the summer. Students will use the same laptop next year. If your student is changing schools within TPS, they will keep their laptop over the summer and take it with them to their new school.

 

9^th, 10^th, and 11^th Grade Opportunity

The Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Award application is now available. This award is for African American students in the 9^th, 10^th & 11^th grades with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (cumulative). Students who meet award criteria are eligible for a $350 incentive award. Electronic and paper applications are due June 30 and are available here: www.ewesleyaward.org

 

2025 Summer Late Nights

Starting June 23, Summer Late Nights opens across Tacoma! Schools, community centers, and non-profits are again opening their doors to provide safe places for teens to be engaged. Middle and high school students can eat dinner, participate in open gym, take part in art and music activities, and hang out with friends.

Summer Late Nights is a drop-in program, and teens can attend as often as they like with no cost. Parents/guardians are encouraged to register their student online so facilities can properly prepare. For more information, locations, and to register, please visit the TPS Summer Late Nights website. All locations are open from 5:00-10:00 PM, Monday-Friday from June 23-August 29.

 

Summer Meals

The Parks Tacoma Summer Meal Program provides free lunch to all youth aged 18 and younger over the summer, from June 23 to August 28. 

In addition, games, crafts and other activities are led by Parks Tacoma staff. 

Through SUN Bucks, some children are eligible for funding for meals during the summer, when school meals aren’t available. The SUN Bucks benefit is a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child in each household. 

Get more information, locations, and times here: Free summer meals for kids at Tacoma parks | Story Detail - Tacoma Public Schools.

 

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School