Story Details - Stadium High School (2024)

Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families,

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Stadium Boosters Annual Auction last night. It was a huge success! It was so great to see so many come together to support our Stadium community.

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, April 24, is a Late Start Day. School will start promptly at 8:35 AM and buses will run one hour later.

We will have our Spring Pep Assembly on Friday, April 26, so we will be on our assembly schedule. You can find this schedule on the Stadium website.

It’s Spirit Week at Stadium!

Monday is Pajama Day – wear comfy clothes
Tuesday is Y2K Day – it’s a throwback to the year 2000
Wednesday is Anything but a Backpack Day – carry your things a new way
Thursday is Wild West Day – let’s see your western attire
Friday is Color Wars
- Freshmen are Orange
- Sophom*ores are Green
- Juniors are Blue
- Seniors are White & Gold

Safety Reminder – Opening Doors

Students, the doors at Stadium are locked during class time for your safety. Do not open the door for people. If someone needs access to our building, they will have a badge to enter or they can buzz in at the Castle or the PAC. We appreciate the kindness of our students, and all visitors must check in at the main office for a visitor’s badge.

Midterm Report Cards

Midterm report cards will be available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on Tuesday, April 23. As you review grades with your student, please remember that Stadium Honor Society offers tutoring in room 319 from 2:15-3:30 PM on Mondays and Fridays. Students can also access free tutoring online at Tutor.com – more info.

Public School Volunteer Week

April 22-26 is Public School Volunteer Week. Stadium is a very special school for so many reasons, and one of those reasons is our volunteers. Thank you, Booster members, volunteer coaches, field trip chaperones, event helpers, and everyone who contributes their time to make Stadium High School the best place for our students and staff.

Administrative Professionals’ Week

April 22-26 is Administrative Professionals’ Week. Students, please take time to thank our amazing office staff members this week. We are fortunate to have Dee Rogers; Connie McLeod; Mary Jo Harkness; Tamera Fowler; Lani Martin; Danita Green; Bridgette Lopez; and our athletic secretary, Mo Ross, to keep everything on track at Stadium so students can be in class learning.

TPS Student Trip to China

Tacoma Public School students will travel to China from June 29 through July 13, 2024. TPS has strong relationships with schools and agencies in China, which makes this trip mostly free. The students will visit Fuzhou, Tacoma’s Sister City; Hangzhou; Shanghai; and Beijing. Students and families will pay for the passport, the visa to enter China, and personal spending while in China.

If your student is interested in applying for this travel opportunity, please have them attend an informational meeting on Monday, April 22 in the Career Center during their lunchtime. Mr. Erwin, the Director of Global Education for TPS will be here with more information.

This Week in the Career Center

On Monday in the Career Center during both lunches, Mrs. Junderson will host Mr. Erwin, TPS Director of Global Education, for an informational meeting about traveling to China this summer.

Mrs. Junderson and Mikaela Mattes with the College Success Foundation will be hosting Motivation Monday on Monday, April 22, after school in the Career Center (Room 117) from 2:10-3:00 PM. Students will be able to receive support working on financial aid, scholarships, and all things college and career related, with a special emphasis on Seniors working on their Stadum Scholarship Application. Bring your laptop and be prepared to work!

Mikaela will also be hosting Tackle it Tuesday after school in the Career Center on Tuesday, April 23, from 2:10-3:00 PM supporting students working on financial aid, scholarships, and all things college and career related, again with a special emphasis on Seniors working on their Stadum Scholarship Application.

The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC)will hold the free2024 Spring College Fair at Seattle University on Saturday, April 27,from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More than 100 colleges from across the country will be in attendance. View the full list of colleges and learn more about the fair by visiting thePNACAC Fair website.

New Scholarship Opportunity:

The Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship program celebrates and recognizes Pierce County high school seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer service. Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are awarded to graduating seniors in a competitive process. In 2023, 14 local seniors received this scholarship. Seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to addressing the needs in their community are encouraged to apply.Applications are due May 1 and are available here: Annual Willie Stewart Scholarship | United Way of Pierce County (uwpc.org)

Please visit Mrs. Junderson’s website for specific dates and times for guests, more information about college and career planning, to connect with our community partners, and for upcoming college visits and scholarship information.

Reminders from last week…

Start Time Changes 2024-25

Transportation changes to bus route schedules would impact school start times beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The need for a more efficient system drove the change. These updates reduce the number of bus routes, which will save about $1 million in transportation costs per year.

High schools would start at 8:05 AM and end at 2:35 PM
Middle schools would start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:10 PM
Some elementary schools would start at 8:40; some would start at 9:00. This will be determined in May and will be communicated to families at that time.

Questions? Please email us atinfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

Senior Scholarship Application

Seniors, the Stadium Scholarship Application is now live! Each year, donors make it possible for our students to receive scholarships to further their education after high school. To qualify for these scholarships, students must complete the Stadium Scholarship Application. Seniors are also receiving an email from Mrs. Junderson, our Scholarship Chairperson. Seniors must be logged into their TPS Office 365 account to complete the Microsoft Form.

This application will close on Sunday, April 28 at 11:59 PM.

Yearbook Pricing

Tigers, if you haven't purchased your yearbook, now is the time. Yearbooks are currently $65, and the price will go up on May 1to $75.

Stadium Care Closet

The Stadium High School Care Closet in now open. Our goal is to provide support and resources to our students and families in need. The Care Closet is stocked with a variety of items including shelf-stable food, clothing, hygiene products, and more. Whether you're facing a temporary challenge or could simply use a little extra support, the Care Closet is here for you.

If you or your family could benefit from the services of the Care Closet or if you have any questions about the program, please don't hesitate to contact your student's Guidance Counselor. They will be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assistance.

Katrina Caldwell – Counselor for all 9^th graders
Margaret Mickelson – Counselor for last names A-E 10-12^th
Lauren Sneden – Counselor for last names F-La 10-12^th
Shannon Schreiner – Counselor for last names Le-Ri 10-12^th
Heather Washington – Counselor for last names Ro-Z 10-12^th

The Stadium Care Closet is well-stocked and does not need in-kind donations at this time. If you would like to make a donation to help Stadium students facing challenges, please contribute to Stadium’s InvestED account. InvestED will match our donations up to $500 each year.

Senior 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.

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 a 2.0+ GPA, and demonstrate financial need (free/reduced lunch eligible). Applications are due April 21, and more information is available here: Legacy Program | Palmer Scholars.

Stadium’s Black Student Union (BSU) is proud to offer a scholarship for an African American graduating senior who is passionate about advocacy and working towards positive social change for marginalized communities. The applicant must be a graduating Stadium senior planning to attend a two- or four-year university/college/technical/professional school. No minimum GPA is required. For more information about BSU, the club meets every Wednesday afterschool in Room B07. The application is due April 24 by the end of the school day (2:05 PM) and is available here: BSU Scholarship Application.docx.

The Dash Point Social and Improvement Club (DPSIC) is proud to provide a scholarship to a student who has contributed considerable time, effort, and voluntary service to our community. It is given in memory of Janet Flynn, the owner of Janet’s Table Supply, a small community store which was located near the old Dash Point School on Eastside Drive. Applicants planning to attend any two or four-year University, College, or Technical/Professional school this fall may apply. Students planning enrollment in university certificate programs, non-degree apprenticeship programs such as skilled trades, construction trades, healthcare, manufacturing or industrial education, management training, sales or merchandising fields are also encouraged to apply. The applicant or parent MUST be a current member of the DPSIC and the applicant must be a current resident in the Dash Point/Browns Point communities. The application is due May 1 at 5:00 PM. Hard copies are available in the Career Center from Mrs. Junderson and both an online (preferred) and downloadable application form are available here: Scholarship – Dash Point Social & Improvement Club.

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School