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 the Stadium Music Department! They had 40 students compete at State Solo & Ensemble. Congratulations to the Pink Panthers (Noah Kim, Siena Higginson, Karsten Howes and Chandler Anderson) for winning 2^nd place for Small Woodwind Ensembles, and to Milo Lyman who won 2^nd place in the Bass Voice category.

 

Daily Schedule

All Stadium students (grades 9-12) were to log in to SchooLinks through Clever and complete the components of their High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) by May 1. If you have not done so, it is PAST DUE. Do it today!

Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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.

For your advanced planning, there will be no school on Friday, May 22, as this was scheduled as a snow make-up day. There will also be no school on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Seniors – HSBP

Seniors, you are doing a great job finalizing your HSBP. If you are waiting on your VANI, we understand – get all other components done and upload your VANI as soon as you receive it. If you have not completed your HSBP and have not applied to a college, please see your guidance counselor ASAP.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4–8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we are grateful for our certificated staff who support our students every day at Stadium High School. Our teachers provide rigorous, engaging learning experiences while also building meaningful relationships that honor students for who they are and who they are becoming. We extend our sincere thanks to our teachers, as well as our counselors, librarians, psychologists, speech‑language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and nurses, for their dedication, care, and commitment to our school community. Your work makes a lasting difference.

 

Dress Code Reminder

As we move into warmer weather, this is a reminder to please review the Stadium dress code included below. Sharing this information from the Stadium Handbook is intended to provide clarity and consistency. Thank you for your support.

Handbook Language (included verbatim):

Stadium’s Dress Code is designed to allow for student comfort while maintaining a safe environment conducive to teaching and learning.

If a student is out of compliance with the Stadium Dress Code, they will be asked to remedy the situation to become compliant with the following expectations.

• For safety reasons, hats, hoods, visors, and other head coverings are discouraged. Ski masks and full face/head coverings are not permitted. There may be occasions where students are asked to remove their head covering for the purpose of identification.  Students should comply with this request promptly. Religious/cultural/medical head coverings will be authorized by the administration.
• Students must wear clothing including both a shirt/top with pants, skirt, shorts or the equivalent and shoes.
• Shirts/tops must have fabric on the front, sides, back, and cover the abdomen. Muscle shirts, strapless shirts and shirts with more than 2 inches between the shirt hem and pant hem do not meet this criterion.
• Pants, dresses, skirts, and shorts must have fabric on the front, sides and back, and must be long enough that there is fabric between your legs and a chair. This is a hygiene concern.
• Given we have 6 flights of stairs, for the physical and emotional safety of our students, we recommend wearing shorts under skirts and dresses.
• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist. These specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.
• Garments that have alcohol, drug, sexual, or negative ethnic/racial comments or connotations are not allowed to be worn at school or at school-related activities (home or away).
• Clothing may not use or depict hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or any other protected groups.
• Shoes are to be worn at all times. Laboratory or shop classes may require closed-toed shoes for safety.
• Sunglasses are not permitted to be worn inside the buildings. Transition lenses are permitted.

In order to minimize disruption and loss of instructional time, students should have extra clothing items, especially if they believe they may be asked to change. Please check your student’s attire on a daily basis to assure that students maximize their learning opportunities and avoid attire that is not compliant with the Stadium Dress Code.

If you have reason to believe an item may not be school appropriate… it probably isn’t.

In all cases, school administrators will make the final determination regarding specific dress code violations. Students are expected to be cooperative whenever their attire is deemed noncompliant. Argumentative, hostile, or defiant behavior will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

May AP Testing Schedule

AP Exams begin this week! AP teachers have supported students as they prepared their laptops for testing, and students should be sure they can log in to their College Board accounts (the same credentials used for AP Classroom). Stadium does not have access to student login information, so please confirm your student knows their username and password; if needed, the College Board can assist at 866‑756‑7346.

A testing calendar is included for planning purposes, and students will receive detailed exam and location information from their AP teachers. Students will have school‑related, excused absences while they are testing.

Tuesday, May 5          AP Chemistry                                                 8:00 AM

Tuesday, May 5          AP United States Government and Politics    12:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6     AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based                         12:00 PM

Thursday, May 7         AP World History: Modern                            8:00 AM

Thursday, May 7         AP Statistics                                                    12:00 PM

Friday, May 8             AP United States History                                8:00 AM

Monday, May 11        AP Calculus AB                                             8:00 AM

Monday, May 11        AP Calculus BC                                             8:00 AM

Monday, May 11        AP Seminar                                                     12:00 PM

Tuesday, May 12        AP French Language and Culture                  8:00 AM

Tuesday, May 12        AP Psychology                                                12:00 PM

Wednesday, May 13   AP English Language and Composition         9:00 AM

Thursday, May 14       AP Spanish Language and Culture                 8:00 AM

Thursday, May 14       AP Computer Science Principles                    12:00 PM

 

Stadium Blood Drive

Stadium High School is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 20, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Aux Gym. You must be at least 16 years old to donate, and 16- and 17-year-olds need a permission slip signed by their parent/guardian. To be a part of the cause, stop by Coach Johnson's room to grab your permission slip and scan the QR codes on the posters around the school to sign up for your time slot. Your appointment will take around an hour. Don't forget to eat and hydrate before donating, and remember to bring your ID. We hope to see you there, Tigers!

 

Summer Late Nights – June

Once again, the community is coming together to offer a fun, safe place for kids to hang out in the summer. On June 22, Summer Late Nights opens for students starting 7th grade through 11th grade in the fall.  They can get dinner every weeknight and participate in open gym and field activities, art and music, and gaming from 5:00-10:00 PM.

Summer Late Nights is a free drop-in program. Students can attend as often as they like. We encourage you to register on Compass. You can get more information on the TPS website.
 

 

Reminders from last week…

 

TPS Advanced Programs

TPS families and students are invited to attend an event to learn more about the advanced programs and pathways offered in Tacoma Public Schools, including International Baccalaureate, Highly Capable, and AVID as a support for college and career readiness. All families are invited to join the event: 

• When: Wednesday, May 6, from 4:15-5:45 PM
• Where: Giaudrone Middle School, 4902 S. Alaska St., Tacoma

Register here: Advanced Programs Community Information Night

 

Summer Credential Programs

Summer Credential Programs offer a unique opportunity for Tacoma Public Schools high school students, and partnering Maritime|253 district students, to receive free training from industry experts, earn industry recognized credentials, earn credit towards graduation and advance toward career employment opportunities. Programs will run from June 22 - July 9, 2026, Monday through Thursday, and are hosted by our Career and Technical Education Department. Learn more and apply at: Summer Credential Programs.

 

TPS Night at the Rainiers

TPS and the Rainiers are once again teaming up for a night at the ballpark, Wednesday, May 27. Thanks to a partnership with Tacoma Parks Foundation, a portion of each ticket sold will support access to Beyond the Bell and Club B programs. Get tickets: Tacoma Public Schools Night

 

College Tours

Just a reminder that all Tacoma Public Schools families are invited to participate in our annual set of College Tours for Families.

Our Community Partnership Office, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, organized tours of seven outstanding local colleges. Guests will tour campuses and learn from college staff about their admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and college life. Tours are designed for TPS students and families to learn together. Explore future possibilities and gain firsthand insights into programs, resources and more.

Registration: Family Engagement - Tacoma Public Schools

 

Senior Scholarships

Stadium Black Student Union (BSU) is offering a scholarship for a graduating African American Stadium senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, personal growth, leadership, and has dedicated their time to advocacy. The application deadline is May 15. More information and the application are available at: BSU Scholarship Opportunity – Collaboration. If you have any questions, please see Chef Vadixx or Ms. Mattes.

 

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

 

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School