Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families,

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

Congratulations to our State finishers for winter sports! Jack Andrew took 2^nd in the 200 Free and 3^rd in the 500 Free for Swimming and Jillian Werner placed 5^th in Wrestling. Way to go, Tigers!

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

Today, Sunday, March 9, marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Clocks moved ahead one hour. Students, please be on time tomorrow!

Wednesday, March 12, is a Late Start Day. School will start promptly at 9:15 AM and buses will run one hour later.

Juniors will take the SAT on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14. There is more information below.

Stadium will have early release at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 13. Please see the bell schedule for periods 1, 2, and 3.

• Conferences for students and families are on Thursday, March 13,
  • from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM &
  • from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Stadium will have early release at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 14. Please see the bell schedule for periods 4, 5, and 6.

• There will be no conferences on Friday, March 14.

Spring Conferences

Stadium will host conferences for students and their parents/guardians on Thursday, March 13 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM and from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Please note that our teachers will have a dinner break and will be unavailable from 2:30-4:00 PM.

There will be no conferences on Friday, March 14, so please carve out time on Thursday!

Teachers will be available in their classrooms, so please drop in at your convenience. If you feel you need a scheduled or longer meeting with a teacher, please contact the teacher directly to schedule a time outside of our conference times. Our goal is to meet with as many families as possible in our allotted six hours.

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.

Students will take the digital SAT on their student laptop and must bring their fully charged and updated laptop and power cord on their testing day. Here is a complete list of what to bring on test day:

• Fully charged TPS school laptop with the Bluebook™ application installed
• Laptop power cord
• Photo ID
• Pencils or pens for scratch work
• An acceptable calculator for use on the Math section of the test (there will be an embedded graphing calculator available to use in Bluebook™)
• You may bring a drink or snacks for your break

Students have been performing a digital readiness check in their US History classes using their laptops to ensure that the Bluebook™ application is installed, and their profile setup is complete.

Staff will do their best to assist with technical issues on the day of the test, but students must come prepared to ensure they are able to test. If a student has not participated in this preparation, does not have a TPS issued laptop, or is a Running Start student planning to take the SAT, they need to contact Mr. Tuman for further instructions.

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.

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 March 10, at 2:45 PM
• “Tackle It Tuesday” on Tuesday, March 11, at 2:45 PM
• “Working Wednesday” on March 12, at 2:45 PM

New Scholarships:

• The Washington Awards for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) Scholarship is available for Washington’s top Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. This merit-based scholarship helps cover tuition and educational costs at Washington colleges, universities, or career institutions. High school seniors who have completed (or will complete) at least two CTE credits in a single pathway can apply. Learn more and apply here: WAVE | Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Applications are due by March 17.
• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Mary Ball Chapter is awarding a $2000 Moir McCleary Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Tacoma Public Schools. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a resident of Pierce County. For more information and to apply, please visit Moir-McCleary Scholarship - MARY BALL CHAPTER DAR.

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.

Stadium Boosters

Due to a lack of items on which to vote, the General Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, is cancelled. The next General Meeting will be held on Monday, April 14 at 6:00 PM in the Stadium Library and via Zoom.

Tickets for Boosters Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction are now available! Please join Stadium Boosters for a night of glass blowing, food, drink, and community as they raise funds to support Stadium students. Can't join but want to be a sponsor or make a donation? Tickets and more information are available here: https://stadiumboosters.schoolauction.net//ontheredcarpet.

Reminders from last week…

2025-2026 School Calendar

The 2025-2026 student calendar is now available. The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is September 3, 2025. The last day of school is June 17, 2026. See the full calendar here.

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.

College Tours for Families

All Tacoma Public Schools students and families are invited to participate in the annual set of College Tours for Families, March 10 – May 17, 2025. Tacoma Public Schools’ Community Partnership Office, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, organize tours of eight outstanding local colleges. Guests will tour campuses and learn from college staff about the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and college life. Get more information and register here!

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 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 Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound will be providing three $2500.00 scholarships to students who have a record of excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service and who plan to attend a four-year college. For more information and to access the online application, please visit: Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound - Programs. The application is 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 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, Delta Pi Chapter 2025 Scholarships Program will award six $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors in Pierce and Thurston Counties. Candidates must have at least a 2.5 cum GPA. For more information and to download the application, please visit: Omega Psi Phi Delta Pi Chapter - Programs. The application is due April 30.

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School