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APRIL 2014WOLF TRACKSBLACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOLPRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEUpcoming EventsHello BHHS Families and Friends,April 7-11Spring Break—No SchoolAs we welcome the arrival of spring, there are so many great things happening at BlackHills that I can’t possibly list them all! Instead I will share a few highlights, as well asan important update and a request.We just completed our first round of state-mandated testing and we had INCREDIBLE(as in unheard of, and the envy of all schools) attendance!! Thank you forencouraging, and in many cases ensuring that your son/daughter made it to school onthose days. I also need to mention our counseling department – and particularly ToddFranklin - for testing organization and follow through.April 28—May 2Prom Spirit WeekMay 1, 2, 8 & 9Spring Play7:30 in PACSpring also means Senior Exit Interviews. Wow! The community support we receive forthese panel interviews is OUTSTANDING!! Without your invaluable contributions asstudent advocates and panel members, we would not be able to conduct theseinterviews/showcases. Another person deserving special recognition is Susan Jones, ourcareer specialist. She works tirelessly to organize students, staff and communitymembers, to ensure that this event goes smoothly. Thank you, Susan!May 3PromSpring is also a time when staff may decide to make life transitions. Recently Dr. KerryMance, our principal for the past 6 years, decided to retire to spend more time with hergrandkids. We thank her for her dedication to Black Hills High School and wish her along and joyful retirement. I will be filling in for Dr. Mance until the end of the schoolyear.May 14Mandatory Senior MeetingDuring PACK in PACWith Dr. Mance’s retirement, we will be conducting a search for a new principal. As partof this process, we need your input. Beth Scouller, Executive Director of HumanResources, and Superintendent Mike Kirby will be holding a community forum onMonday, April 14th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., here at Black Hills in the PAC to learn from youabout the qualities that you would like to see in the next principal. Please join us forthis opportunity to assist us in our search for a new leader.Last, thank you for all you do to support your student and other students within ourdistrict. This is shown in many ways, including overwhelming support of the schooldistrict bond.Please contact me if you have any concerns, questions or comments.Thank you and Go WOLVES!!Dave MyersInterim PrincipalBlack Hills High SchoolMay 14Blood DriveAll DayMay 16Peoples’ Choice Awards6:30 pm in CommonsMay 16Annual Howl Fest7:30 pm in PAC

Career Center NewsSusan Jones- Career Center SpecialistOn Tuesday, April 22nd,6:30-8pm, Congressman Denny Heck will be hosting an information presentation regarding the Congressional nomination process for the US Service Academies. The event will take place at the Lacey City Hall Council Chambers. For more information, contact Rebecca Snyder, Academy Coordinator @ 360.459.8514. Information can also befound in the Career Center.If you are a graduating senior male, age 18 and planning on attending college with the help of financial aid, you must register with the Selective Service. This should be done within 30 days of your birthday. To register online, go to www.sss.gov.Evening of Excellence will be held May 28 th, 6:30pm in the PAC.All seniors are invited to join together as a class and recognize those recognized for your academic accomplishments duringyour time here at BHHS. *All letters of awards, scholarships, grants and tuition waivers must be turned into Mrs. Jonesby May 16th to be included in the program.Summer Job Opportunity for Youth.Washington State Parks and Recreation is hiring for summer positions at our local state parks. You must be 18 yrs orolder, possess a valid driver’s license and commit to working fulltime over the summer. For more information on how toapply, see Mrs. Jones in the Career Center.Community Service OpportunitiesBLE Science Fair is Thursday April 17, 6:00-8:00They are looking for students to assist taking part in science related activities. You may be assigned to a room witha parent running an activity, or you might be given an activity to run. I must know if you are coming, you can't justshow up to volunteer at this event. Register by calling my number listed below by Monday April 14th. Contact:Marnie Prandi, 360-250-9658Downtown Clean UpSaturday, April 19, 8:30am-12:00pmCome early with your friends and check in with coffee and donuts. Have fun weeding, sweeping and cleaning. Finish off the morning with a free delicious lunch. To Sign up, email Kim @ odaevent@tss.net.Scholarship Information:All students should get in the habit of looking at the scholarship bulletin. While many are offered to only seniors, there areopportunities for underclassmen. Listed below is a sample of what’s on our website under Scholarship Bulletin.Imagine America ScholarshipStudents should meet the standard admissions requirements of the participating career college to which they apply. In addition, the Imagine America Foundation offers the following four selection guidelines: Likelihood of successful completion ofpostsecondary education, High school grade point average of 2.5 or greater, Financial need, Demonstrated voluntary community service during senior year. Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up tofive graduating seniors to receive a 1,000 Imagine America scholarship!STEM ScholarshipCentralia CollegeIf you are interested in pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math, Centralia College is offering a great

opportunity with a STEM scholarship. This scholarship provides full tuition/plus for a student pursuing degree in one ofthe above fields. Requirements for this scholarship are a minimum 3.0 grade in Pre-Calculus and two high school STEMrelated classes such as Calculus, physics, chemistry, biology or earth science. To apply for the STEM Scholarship, go arships.html or call Centralia College @ 360.736.9391, ext 261.Careers that WorkJune 1st DeadlineThis 1000 Scholarship is for seniors who plan on attending a Career or Technical college.Black Hills High School can award up to 5 scholarships. If you are planning on attending one of the following, pleasecome and see Mrs. Jones. Concorde, Divers, Everest, Gene Juarez, ITT, Milan, Northwest College of Art, Culinary , Railroad or Renewable Energy, Pima, or Salon Professional. More information can be found atwww.nwcareercolleges.org/scholarships. Deadline is June 1st.SPSCC Foundation ScholarshipApril 14th DeadlineThe SPSCC Foundation is offering 300,000 in scholarships for the 2014–15 school year. This is an onlineapplication and can be accessed at www.spscc.edu/scholarships. More information is available in the CareerCenter.Tumwater Middle School PTO 2014 ScholarshipApril 15th DeadlineTwo 250 scholarships will be awarded, one female and one male student. Criteria includes you must have attendedTMS, must include a current transcript and two letters of recommendation. One from a teacher at your high school, andone from a community service leader. Completed applications can be emailed as an attachment to tumwatermiddleschool@gmail.com. Applications are available in the Career Center or can be requested in Microsoft Word version atthe provided email address.Tumwater United PSE/SEIU ScholarshipApril 15th DeadlineStudents eligible to apply would need to be related to a PSE employee (Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, Food Service,or Transportation employee's relation). Applications are available in the Career Center.**Law Day Speech Scholarship ContestOpen to ALL high school studentsApril 16th DeadlineThis speech contest is sponsored by the Thurston County Bar Association and the West Olympia and Olympia Rotary.This year’s topic will focus on the related issues of poverty and homelessness in our community. You must notify themby April 16th if you intend to present your speech on April 24th. For more information, see the Career Center.Evalyn Poff Memorial ScholarshipApril 18th DeadlineThurston County Democrats will offer four 1000 scholarships to college-bound students residing in Thurston County inhonor of Democratic activist Evalyn Poff. You can download the application atwww.thurstondemocrats.org/evalynpoffscholarship or at the Career Center.When you receive notice of a scholarship award, tuition waiver or other grants, please bring a copy of your notification to Mrs. Jones so she can start preparing for the Evening of Excellence. This also goes for collegesyou have considered, but are not attending.

March Students of the MonthJayseph WellsArtsMonicaRochonMorgan FiscusKassandra WardHistoryMathBrandon rPEPEScienceTechnologyDanielle WonWorld LanguagesDance TeamThe Lady Wolves competed over the weekend at the WIAA State Dance Championships in the Sundome. This year,1A/2A/3A were combined for Kick and Hip Hop. Competition was fierce amongst teams that have been competing andwinning for years. Your Lady Wolves (only a second year team) placed 4th in Kick and 5th in Hip Hop out of 20 StateLevel teams.The Tumwater School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including general expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person in its educational programs, activities, or employment procedures and personnel practices as required by state and federal law.

Seniors—Have You?Graduation is fast approaching and slideshows and yearbooks are being made. Have you done the following items to besure that you are included? Kid/Baby photo for Graduation slideshow. Due to Mr. Everson by May 1st K-12 pics fpr Baccalaureate slideshow. (school and recreational accomplishments/activities pics).Due to Mr. Everson by May 1st. Yearbook—Reserve yours for 60 at the ASB Office Senior Trip on June 10, leaving right after graduation. ( 150—pice goes up to 200 the night ofgraduation).DECA Qualifies for ICDCCongratulation to Jacob Fallon, Callie Bianco and Paige Shivel for qualifying to compete at DECA’s ICDC. The trip toAtlanta is the culminating result of a year of hard work and dedication to high academic expectations. The studentscollaborated on an event that represents a real world of work project and qualified through multi levels of competition tocompete at the highest level on the international stage. This brings each student increased opportunities forscholarships, builds resumes, creates networks for their future careers and prepares them for college and beyond.These students are an inspiration to other students. Each year DECA students continuously work to reach the samelofty goal of international competition. Thisaccomplishment shows the Wolf PACK prideat BHHS and is an excellent showcase of theCTE program.SeniorsWith graduation around the corner,many of you are confirming yourplans for post high school. For thoseplanning on college/technical school,please help me out by bringing in acopy of your college acceptanceletter and any scholarships, tuitionwaivers or financial aid you will bePage 6receiving.Without documentation, I cannotadd it to the class total oracknowledge your scholarships/awards at the “Evening ofExcellence”. I would also like tomilitary, please let meknow what branch. Ifyou have any questions,please call Susan Jones,Career Center, at709.7825.know what was offered to you but notaccepted. If you are going into theWOLF TRACKS