Message from the Principal:

As we approach the mid-point of the year, it is important that we realize the priority of finishing strong. Students will need continued support from home as they approach semester grades. Urge your student to put in the necessary time so they can achieve academic success, and cement a building block for their future.

Puyallup High School has a variety of clubs and activities that are open to all students. Many of our clubs have received acknowledgment and praise for their outstanding work. In particular, our student newspaper, the Viking Vanguard, was recognized as the top newspaper in the nation last year! Recently, the Vanguard was listed as a finalist in the Crown Awards. The Crown Awards are the highest recognition given by the CSPA to a student print or online medium for overall excellence. A total of 1,558 newspapers, magazines and yearbooks published during the 2008-2009 academic year were eligible for the 2010 Crown Awards program. The Vanguard is the only publication in the state of Washington to receive this prestigious honor.

Great things are happening at Puyallup High School!! Be sure to get involved. Happy New Year!

Jason A. Smith
Principal

January 29th - 2nd Semester begins

February 5th - Report Cards sent home with students

February 9th - Curriculum Fair 6:00-8:00 PM

February 12th-15th- Mid-Winter Break - No School

The Course of Study for the 09-10 school year for grades 9-12 has just been released. It was updated this year and will be used for the next 3 years. Download below:

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Congratulations to the Girl's Bowling Team for a great job at the State Tournament. The team placed 8th in the state.
Way to Go Lady Viks!

PHS Girl's Basketball will be playing Rogers at ERHS tonight at 8:00 for the #2 seed to the league tournament.
PHS Boy's Basketball will be playing a half a game tie-breaker in Auburn. Decatur and Beamer will play the first half beginning at 7:00 with PHS to face the winner maybe around 8:00.
Both of these teams will move on win or lose, these games are just for seeding into the SPSL tourney which begins on Thursday, with games on Friday and Saturday as well. Go VIKS!

SENIORS: 2010 Class Ring delivery day is Friday, February 26th in the foyer during lunches. Also, you can take this opportunity to look at rings and order if you wish.

News from Your Counselors:
Seniors must have taken a course in Washington State History in order to graduate. If you do not know whether you have completed this, please make an appointment ASAP with your counselor. On Saturday, February 27th , we will be offering a Washington State History course from 9 am - 1 :00 pm. Sign up in the Counseling Center.

Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program: 1000 scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded. This program is open to 9th-12th grade students living in the US and Puerto Rico who have solid grades and are involved in community service or have work experience. For more information and to apply online, visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.
Deadline: February 15, 2010

College Goal Sunday - Need help filling out your FAFSA for college? This is a free on-site program to help students and parents with the financial aid application process. Please visit www.collegegoalsundaywa.org for more information, including dates and location of events.

Planning to attend WSU in the Fall? Get an early start with the Summer Advantage program. This is a program just for incoming freshman. You can earn 7 college credits in 5 weeks. For more information, please visit www.summer.wsu.edu/advantage.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores’ Own Your Look Prom Contest 2010 – You could win up to $50,000 cash for college by creating your own prom outfit and accessories. This contest is open to students ages 14-19. For more information and contest details, please visit www.joann.com/prom. Contest ends June 15, 2010.

Evergreen Girls State – Evergreen girls state will be held this year from June 13th – 19th on the campus of Central Washington University. This is a leadership program that focuses on Americanism and government training. If you are interested, please come by the counseling office to pick up an application. Applications will be due March 1st to the counseling office.

2010 Nordstrom Scholarship: Applicants must be a high school Junior, have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above and plan to attend a 4 year university in the United States. Please visit Nordstrom.com/scholarship for complete details and application materials. Applications are due May 15, 2010.

Attention Juniors!! The 2010 Masonic Outstanding Student Scholarship is now available. Applications are available in the counseling office and must be turned in by March 22nd to the local Masonic Lodge.

Interested in Aviation? The Cascade Warbirds of America are offering 2 scholarships that will cover tuition to complete ground school aviation training. More information is available in the counseling office and online at www.cascadewarbirds.org.

Evergreen Boys State: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit is preparing to select citizens for the 2010 session of Boys State. This program is open to all Junior Boys interested in Leadership, Government, Scholarship and Service. Please visit www.evergreenboysstate.org for more information and to apply online.

News from the Career Center
Multicare NURSE CAMP
Considering a career in Nursing? Nurse Camp is a special experience for high school students to see first-hand the exciting, inspirational world of nursing and allied health careers.
Nurse Camp 2010 will be held July 13th-16th and is offered free of charge to selected applicants.
Come to the Career Center for your application.

Seattle Spring College Fair
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Seattle University's Connolly Center
14th Ave. & East Cherry St. - Seattle, WA
12:00-3:00 PM
Contact: Matt Bishop at EmailBISHOPM@SEATTLEU.EDU
Web: www.pnacac.org/fairs.php

WANTED: Puyallup TEENS
FOR tons of FUN in the Summer Sun
(For teen ages 15-18)
Would you like to go river rafting, paintballing, camping on Blake Island, bowling, tour Boeing & Microsoft, hike on Mt Rainier, spend a day in Seattle, ride the duck, and take in a Mariner’s game, and best of all; spend 3 days in Canada, AND IT IS ALL FREE!
You can even get your Community Service Hours too, if you need them,
It is a fantastic opportunity. You will get to participate , free of charge, in a 4 week summer program, with lots of great activities and excursions. Best Course International Studies is a unique program where students from different regions, in Spain, come to Puyallup for English immersion classes. The students, ages 15-18, come for 1 month. We need boy teenagers to help these students while they are here. This is a wonderful experience for the whole family! We only have a few more spots left. Get your best friend to do this with you. It makes it twice as much fun! If interested please call or email me ASAP: Diane Kienholz 253-848-5733 or dianekienholz@aol.com
Also more information in our Career Center.

Community Service Opportunity:
The City of Puyallup is looking for volunteers for our Party Package Program. The volunteers would help with setting up and decorating for the party, assisting during the party, and clean up. The typical party is 2-3 hours with the total number of hours being around 5-6. This is a fun way to have the students fulfill their community service hours and complete the total hours needed with a few parties. At some of the parties we need volunteers to dress up as characters and we would let them know in advance. We do have an upcoming audition for anyone who would like to try out to be a princess for the Party Package Program. They can come show off their Disney Princess credentials by dancing like Cinderella, singing like Snow White, or just showing off their pose and princess traits. The audition is scheduled for February 12, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the Puyallup Activity Center. If they would like more information they can call (253)435-3657.
Julie Marcum, City of Puyallup, Special Events

February is Career and Technical Education Month! The theme this year is CTE: Invest in Your Future.
This month-long celebration of CTE kicks off with National Job Shadow Day. Students who have not yet completed their Job Shadow are encouraged to do so during Mid Winter Break!

Have questions or need help on your Culminating Project Portfolio? Come to the Library Tuesday, February 9th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Get the help you need to stay on track . . . anything from Evidence of Learning, Reading Record & Reflection, Job Shadow, Resumes, Community Experience, and more! Computers and printers will be available!

It is time to apply for the School to Apprenticeship Programs for JUNIORS:
GET ELECTRIFIED (Electrical/Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship)
FRAME YOUR FUTURE (Carpentry/Construction Pre-Apprenticeship)
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES (Sheet Metal/HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship)
The pre-apprenticeship programs combine on the job training with classroom instruction that focuses on both an introduction to a skilled trade and introduction to the development of professional skills such as work ethics and conflict resolution. The School to Apprenticeship program is designed for juniors (boys and girls) in high school with an opportunity to move into an apprenticeship program after HS graduation.
Interested students may pick up a brochure and application in the career center! All completed applications must be turned in to the Career Center by Monday, February 22nd to ensure meeting the application deadline of Friday, February 26.

Work-Based Learning: Are you currently working a minimum of 10-12 hours a week? Would you like to earn credit for your work hours? If so, see Mrs. Jellison in the career center for more information on the Work-Based Learning program!