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.

 

Congratulations to Jack Andrew who placed 1^st in the 200 freestyle and 2^nd in the 100 butterfly at the Boys Swimming & Diving State Championships. Jack and his teammates, Andrew Deng, David Pearson, and Enzo Yotsuuye placed 7^th in the 200 freestyle relay.

Congratulations to RyleeAnne Jugarap who placed 7^th in her weight class at the Mat Classic, Girls Wrestling State Championships!

Congratulations to Glorian Vertetis who placed 9^th in one meter diving at the Boys Swimming & Diving State Championships.

 

Daily Schedule

Today, Sunday, March 1, is the deadline for students to enter their course selections for 2026-2027 in StudentVUE. There is more information below.

Wednesday, March 4, is a late start day. School will start promptly at 9:15 AM and buses will run one hour later. Staff will be not available until 8:50 AM and Stadium’s doors will open one hour later at 8:50 AM. Please plan accordingly.

On Wednesday, March 4, we will host Workday Wednesday from 2:45-4:45 PM in the Stadium Library. Students must go directly to tutoring after school and arrive by 2:55 PM.

Save the Date: Juniors will take the SAT on March 12 and 13 (info below). Spring conferences are Thursday, March 12, from 11:30-2:30 and 4:00-7:00 PM. On March 12 from 11:30-2:30, Stadium will host a college fair – more info to come!

 

SAT – Juniors – March 12 & 13

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 take this 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 courses.

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 last names L-Z will test on Thursday, March 12.
• Juniors with last names A-K will test on Friday, March 13.

Here are some resources for your preparation:

• SAT Practice and Preparation – SAT Suite | College Board
• SAT Student Guide

If you have any questions about assessments at Stadium, please contact Mr. Folsom at dfolsom1@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

 

Stadium’s Spring Musical – Newsies

Tickets for Stadium High School’s Spring Musical, Newsies, are on sale now! Tickets may be purchased through GoFan and in the Stadium Business Office before school, during lunch, and after school. Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only) if the show is not already sold out.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM on March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28. We will have 1:30 PM matinee performances on March 21, 22, and 28.

Tickets are $15. Students with ASB may buy a $12 ticket at the Stadium Business Office.

 

2026 Youth Leadership Council

Congresswoman Emily Randall is now accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Council! This exciting opportunity brings together passionate, community minded students to engage directly with Congresswoman Randall and staff on the issues that matter most.

All current high school students living in Washington’s Sixth Congressional District are eligible to serve on the Youth Advisory Council. Applications will be accepted now through March 6. For more information, please visit: 2026 Youth Leadership Council | Representative Emily Randall.

 

Reminders from last week…

 

Course Selection for 2026-2027 – ACTION REQUIRED

On Tuesday, February 24, our counseling team held grade level assemblies to review the scheduling process for the 2026-2027 school year.

Students will enter their course selections for next year into StudentVUE (how to guide). The scheduling process will be open for students from February 24-March 1. Counselors will then meet one on one with students to briefly discuss their selections.

Please know that counselors’ availability will be impacted as they meet with the Class of 2030 at the middle schools in the next few weeks.

To view information about scheduling, please visit Stadium’s Scheduling Hub.

Please make your course selections by March 1! It is important that we hear from every student, as we use this information to create our building schedule for next year. Please make mindful course selections!

 

High School & Beyond Plan – ACTION REQUIRED

SchooLinks provides a centralized place for students to complete and track every HSBP requirement from middle school through graduation. This tool can help students explore careers, prepare for college, and track progress toward graduation.

All Stadium students need to login to SchooLinks and complete the HSBP assignments for their grade level. Students can access SchooLinks through Clever. Once in Clever, login with Office 365 and then select SchooLinks.

Seniors, it is time to finalize your High School & Beyond Plans! Here is a Student Guide to assist you with submitting your HSBPs. Let’s get ‘em done, Tigers!!

 

Family-School Relationship Survey – ACTION REQUESTED

We want to hear from you!

Now through March 17 you can complete the Family-School Relationship Survey. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete a survey for each of your children. This is one way for leaders to collect feedback on school culture and classroom environments. We want to hear from you to better understand your experiences.

Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/4aiPv5v

The online survey is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Khmer, Russian, Vietnamese, and Ukrainian. The survey will open in English, but you can change the language in the top right corner. The survey does not collect names and all responses are confidential.

 

Spring Sports

Our spring sports season starts on Monday, March 2. 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, a stamped sports physical submitted and reviewed prior to the first day of practice, a current 2025-2026 ASB membership, and their spring Pay to Participate validated in Final Forms. Academic eligibility will be based on 1^st semester grades.

Families may pay the $90 Pay to Participate fee for the spring season in MySchoolBucks. If you are direct-certified or have qualified through the Household Information Survey, your cost for Pay to Participate is $0 – you will still need to “pay” in MySchoolBucks by selecting “$0.” This will validate your Pay to Participate requirement in Final Forms.

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.

 

TPS Indian Education – Extended Learning Opportunity

On Wednesdays, Ms. Leines is offering cultural projects/activities for Native American students in room B15 from 3:00-4:00 PM. Students may also receive tutoring and can bring homework, assignments, study materials, etc. to receive support from Ms. Leines. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Leines at eleines@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

 

Senior Scholarships

The Tacoma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recognizes students dedicated to academic excellence, leadership, and community service. They are committed to supporting African American students or students of African descent by providing financial resources to aid their pursuit of higher education. You can find the application and more information at 2026 TAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. Applications are due March 1.

The Washington Student Achievement Council’s American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) supports Washington state residents with strong social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community who plan to use their education to benefit the American Indian community in Washington. You can find the application and more information at American Indian Endowed Scholarship | WSAC. Applications are due by March 2.

The Kelly Foundation of Washington is pleased to offer the Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship. Applicants will be judged on citizenship, academic achievement, and financial need. Each award is $3250. You can find the application and more information at The Kelly Foundation Of Washington. Applications are due by March 7.

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 8, at 11:59 PM.

OCA National and the United Parcel Service are pleased to offer the OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship. Applicants must be first-gen college students. Each award is $2000. You can find the application and more information at GMS Graduating High School Seniors — OCA National Center. Applications are due by March 13.

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 Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship is available through the Youth Maritime Training Association. Scholarships range from $1500-$5000 for students pursuing maritime, marine sciences, or marine-related careers. The application is due March 30 and more information, including the application, is available at: 2026 YMTA Scholarships – YMTA.

The Okhíčhaŋye Scholarship supports Native American high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree related to the agriculture industry. Eligible students must demonstrate Tribal citizenship or descendancy. You can find the application and more information at OKHICHANYE SCHOLARSHIP. Applications are due by March 31.

The Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts (WASWD) is pleased to offer a college scholarship and a utility operator scholarship for high school graduates who seek technical training for operator positions. You can find the application and more information at Walt Canter Scholarship Fund. Applications are due April 1.

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.

The Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship program celebrates and recognizes Pierce County high school seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer service. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors in a competitive process. Applications are due May 1 and are available here: 2026 Willie Stewart Scholarship Application.

 

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

 

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School