Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families.

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

 

Daily Schedule

Today, Sunday, November 2, marks the end of Daylight Savings Time.

Tuesday, November 4, wear college and career gear!

Wednesday, November 5, 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, November 5, we will host Workday Wednesday from 2:45-4:45 PM in the Stadium Library.

On Friday, November 7, we will hold our annual Veterans Day Assembly. We will be on an assembly schedule, so please review the class times.

 

Save the Date: There will be no school on Monday, November 10, or Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Save the Date: There will be no school on November 26-28 for Thanksgiving Break.

 

Honoring Our Veterans

On Friday, November 7, Stadium will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly. If you are a veteran, active-duty military, or in the Reserves/National Guard and would like to attend this assembly, please RSVP to Captain Mike Parker and Senior Chief Gamorro Cameron, our NJROTC Instructors. As students will fill the bleachers, we need to know how many seats to have available on the floor for our guests. You will receive more details when you RSVP. Thank you for your service!

 

Student Password Reset

All students in grades 6-12 will be required to reset their passwords as part of our annual security process. High school students will begin receiving notifications on Tuesday, November 4. This annual password reset is a key part of our commitment to ensuring a secure online learning environment.

Students, as you are prompted to reset your password, keep in mind that passwords must include:

• At least 8 characters
• A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Numbers
• Special characters

Previous passwords may not be reused, and Stadium staff do not have access to student passwords. If you need assistance with the annual password reset, please visit Student Annual Password Reset Instructions.

 

Winter Athletics

The winter sports season starts on Monday, November 17 (Bowling starts on November 3). If you are interested in Boys or Girls Basketball, Girls Bowling, Girls Flag Football, Boys Swim & Dive, or Boys or Girls Wrestling this is your season! 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 winter Pay to Participate validated in Final Forms.

Families may pay the $90 Pay to Participate fee for the winter 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.

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

 

Tickets for Stadium’s Production of Elf, Jr.

Tickets for Stadium High School’s Fall Musical, Elf, Jr., go on sale on November 3.

Tickets are $15 and students with ASB may buy one $12 ticket at the Stadium Business Office before school, during lunch, or after school until 3:15 PM. Tickets may also be purchased on Brown Paper Tickets for $15, though they will charge a convenience fee. Tickets may not be purchased online or over the phone. Tickets will be sold at the door if the show is not sold out.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM on November 20, 21, and 22. We will have 1:30 PM matinees performances on November 22 and 23.

 

Healthy Youth Survey

This fall, students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 across Washington State took the Healthy Youth Survey. If your student is a sophomore or a senior and has not yet taken the survey, please have them do so here: - My ASP.NET Application.

The survey is run every other year, and results help track health behaviors over time and are used to identify important areas of need. This survey is anonymous. It takes about 30 minutes. Students can skip questions or stop taking the survey at any time.

The results from 2023 survey brought in a new $3 million mental health grant for TPS. 

 

The Collective Weekend Update (Formerly College & Career Center Update)

On Monday, November 3, during both lunches, a representative from Pacific Lutheran University will be in Room 117 to share information about the university and the application process. All interested students are welcome to attend during their lunch!

 

Jazz Band Fundraiser

On Thursday, November 13, our Stadium Jazz Bands will perform at Dystopian State at 7:00 PM. There’s a suggested donation of $10 at the door, and food trucks will be donating a portion of their sales to the Jazz Band fundraiser. Come out and see our Jazz Bands rock!

 

Breakfast/Lunch for All TPS Students

All Tacoma Public Schools students can enjoy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost. These meals are provided without an application or need to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Meals are available to all students, even if they bring food from home. They just need to be at school at the times meals are served.

Need extra support? Visit our Community Resources for Students and Families page for information about local food banks and other support options.

 

Winter Advisories

Winter is right around the corner, and sometimes that weather impacts our school schedule. When that happens, Tacoma Public Schools will communicate with you several ways, including email, calls, texts, and the information will be posted on the TPS website and TPS Facebook.

Check to make sure your contact information is up to date in ParentVUE. Select “My Account” to review and make changes. Find instructions for managing your account on online. You may also email us at stadiumrecords@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

 

Parks Tacoma – Aquatics Opportunities

Parks Tacoma is currently hiring lifeguards and swim instructors in the Northeast Tacoma area!

• Lifeguard – Must be 15 years old to complete certification and 16 to apply.
  • Starting rate: $18.45/hr
  • Part-time (up to 29 hours/week)
  • Includes sick leave benefits
• Swim Instructor – Must be at least 15 years old. Training provided!
  • Starting rate: $16.66/hr
  • Part-time (up to 29 hours/week)
  • Includes sick leave benefits

These positions are a great way to build skills, earn income, and make a difference in the community. For more details or to apply, visit Parks Tacoma Job and Internship Opportunities.

 

Reminders from last week…

 

Litter Reminder

Tigers, it is imperative that you take care of your trash after lunch and throughout the day. We have enough garbage cans in the lunchroom, in the hallways, and in the courtyard. Use them! Keep the most beautiful high school in America clean!

 

World Language Competency Exam

The World Language Competency Exam is an opportunity for 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students to earn up to four (4.0) high school credits in a world language. Students may earn the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy when they demonstrate competency in English and a world language.

Students, are you a heritage speaker and fluent in reading, writing, listening, and speaking a language other than English? If so, we encourage you take the World Language Competency Exam with our school's World Language Assessment Liaison, Ms. Pearce. The registration deadline is November 14. The exam will take place this winter and those testing will receive more information.

 

Copilot and Colleague AI available 

TPS students now have access to two AI tools. Microsoft Copilot is available to students in grades 8-12. This tool is a chatbot available in the Edge internet browser on student laptops and helps students with research, writing, and problem-solving while maintaining academic integrity standards. Colleague AI is available to students in grades 6-12 and is a tool set up by the classroom teacher to provide learning and tutoring support.

We encourage families to talk with their children about using AI responsibly. Appropriate use includes asking AI to help brainstorm ideas for a project, get feedback on grammar or sentence structure, or translating complex language for better understanding. Inappropriate use includes asking AI to write an entire essay and submitting it as your own, using AI to cheat on tests or assignments, or asking AI about harmful or unsafe topics.

Learn more about AI in schools.   

 

I-705 Closure Update

I-705 SB is expected to open around November 11. For up-to-date details on closures, detours, and schedules, visit the City of Tacoma website: Tacoma Spur Stadium NB/SB Ramps.

 

Yearbook Senior Portraits & Grad Ads

Senior portraits for the Stadium yearbook are due December 1. Seniors, check your TPS email for more information. Only senior portraits uploaded through the Walsworth yearbook website by the firm deadline will be included. You may find details at Yearbook - Stadium High School (tacomaschools.org). Please direct any questions to Mrs. Walz, the yearbook advisor. 

Families of seniors, Senior Graduation Ads are due by February 15, 2026. Only ads made through Walsworth can be accepted. Please visit Stadium’s Yearbook Website for the details and contact Mrs. Walz if you have any questions.

 

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

 

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School