Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families.

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

 

Daily Schedule

Tuesday, September 23, wear college and career gear.

Wednesday, September 24, 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.

Back to School Night is Wednesday, September 24.

 

Save the Date: Picture Make-up/Retake Day is Friday, October 10 for all students who need a school picture. Retakes are for those who have purchased picture packets.

Save the Date: There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13, because this is a professional development day for teachers.

Save the Date: Seniors will take the SAT on Thursday, October 16. SAT Student Guide

Save the Date: Fall conferences are Thursday, October 16, from 11:30-2:30 and 4:00-7:00 PM.

Save the Date: Juniors will take the PSAT on Friday, October 17. PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide

 

Student Schedules – ACTION REQUIRED

As I shared last week, we are fortunate to be adding staff so we can open more class sections and balance class sizes.

• I have personally visited each class that is being shifted to a new teacher and shared with the students where to report on Monday.
• Some individual student schedules will be changing. Students should check their StudentVUE account tonight in preparation for tomorrow.
• Please note that individual schedule adjustments may continue to occur throughout the week as we finalize class balancing.

In many ways, tomorrow may feel like another “first day of school.” We understand that transitions can be challenging, but adding teachers allows us to reduce overloaded classes and create more supportive learning environments for both students and staff.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this process together.

 

Back to School Night

Back to School Night is Wednesday, September 24, and we are excited to welcome you to campus! This year, we’re trying a new format designed to give families more flexibility throughout the evening.

We’ll begin together in the main gym at 6:00 PM with a short welcome and introductions of administrators, counselors, and other key staff. From there, you’ll have the chance to explore your student’s classes in an open-house format. Counselors will also be available in the gym with printed student schedules with room numbers to help guide you.

We look forward to connecting with you and sharing the great work happening in our classrooms. The evening will conclude at 8:00 PM.

 

No Cell Bell to Bell

As we begin the fourth week of school, we’re excited to share how well our cell phone policy is going. Students and staff are working together to create focused, distraction-free classrooms, and the results have been fantastic.

Thank you for supporting this effort at home! Please continue to help us by reminding your student that cell phones, earbuds, and headphones should be stored in their bags from bell to bell in every class.

We are proud of the way our students have stepped up to meet this expectation and grateful for the partnership of our families in reinforcing it. Together, we’re building strong habits that keep our classrooms focused on learning.

 

Homecoming 2025

The theme for Stadium’s 2025 Homecoming is “A Night Under the Lanterns.”

Homecoming is the week of October 13-18. That week will be a spirit week – theme days to be announced soon. Our homecoming assembly will be on Wednesday, October 15. The homecoming football game against Kennedy is on Friday, October 17. The homecoming dance is Saturday, October 18, from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Stadium main gym. Attire for the dance is semi-formal.

• Dance tickets go on sale Monday, September 29, and will be sold before school, during lunch, and after school through Friday, October 17.
• Tickets will not be sold at the dance, online, or by phone.
• Prices will be advertised soon.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
  • All attendees must have and show photo ID and their ticket for entry.
  • Attendees must arrive by 8:00 PM to be admitted.
  • There is no re-entry.
  • Please visit School Dances - Stadium High School for more information.

We also understand that our Tigers may want to attend the dance with a significant person who attends another school. Here is the process for our guest attendees:

• Guest forms will be available in the main office on Wednesday, September 24.
  • Stadium students must pick up the guest form, as non-students cannot be on campus during school hours.
  • The Stadium host student must have a completed guest form with all required signatures before they purchase their guest ticket. Only Stadium students may purchase tickets.
  • Guest tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, October 8.
  • Each Stadium student may bring no more than ONE honored guest.
  • Guests must be in at least 9^th grade and under 21 years of age.
  • Guests must arrive and leave with their Stadium student.

 

College & Career Center Update

This week in the College & Career Center, we are hosting Willamette University during both lunches on Monday, September 22, and the University of Washington during both lunches on Thursday, September 25.

 

Scholarship Opportunity

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has announced its annual essay contest for high school seniors. There are four college scholarship awards ranging from $1000 to $5000. The essay is due to the local chapter by October 31, 2025. International High School Essay Contest

 

Reminders from last week…

 

Required Annual Forms – ACTION REQUIRED

All families are asked to complete required annual forms by Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Please access these forms at MySchoolApps - Select District.

 

I-705 Closure Update

I-705 NB toward Stadium is expected to open the week of September 29. Once the NB section opens, the SB section will close for further construction. The TPS Transportation Department is aware of the project and will monitor the impact on bus routes.

For up-to-date details on closures, detours, and schedules, visit the City of Tacoma website: Tacoma Spur Stadium NB/SB Ramps.

 

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

 

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School