Be a part of a growing Parent Advisory Committee! Do you want to be in the know of what’s happening at North Central? Do you want to contribute to your student’s learning in some way? Do you want to be in on conversations about students and the school? Then come to our first meeting on the Thursday, October 19, 5-6 PM in the library.

NCHS Wolfpack Booster Club October 17 @ 5:30 PM in the NCHS Library

Registration for ordering AP Exams is October 11-31.

Your student's AP teacher is their first resource for questions with how to register for an AP exam. To begin, your student must have a College Board account and enter the Join Codes for each AP class that you are enrolled in before ordering. For additional questions about the AP Program or the AP Exam Registration Process, please email Jessica Everman.

If you have questions about payment options for AP Exams, please call or visit the North Central High School Business Office at 509-354-6239. The NC Business Office is open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 3:00pm. Payments can be made on-line by clicking: wa-spokane.intouchreceipting.com

More information may be found on our website: https://www.spokaneschools.org/domain/3105

Senior Advisory

Monday, October 30 at 10:26 AM: College Application Seminar – Ms. Solorina (ESD101)

Monday, November 6 at 10:26 AM: College Essay Writing – Mrs. Weeks (Gonzaga U.)

Want picking up your child for an appointment or early dismissal to be easier and FASTER?!

• Send a note with your child excusing them at the time needed. Make sure to include their name, reason for leaving early, your phone number, and a signature. Have them take it to the STUDENT OFFICE BEFORE SCHOOL. They'll get a green “Temporary Dismissal” slip and they'll be good to go at the time needed. You can stay comfy in your car waiting out front! 
• Please note: if you call to report this on our attendance line, it may not get recorded until after the time you want to pick them up as we process these in the order they are received. For this reason, a note can be the best way for an easy early dismissal!!!
• Forgot to send a note? Last minute change and need to come into the office to get them? Check these things and come in 10 minutes earlier than you would normally need to if any apply: 
• Do we have a con (school assembly) that day? - ask your kiddo or check our school calendar!
• Is your child in PE during the time you will be coming? 
• Is your child at lunch when you will be picking up? 

These simple things can make your busy day easier and help assure you are on time for those appointments! 

The NC Social Studies department will be hosting debates for city council races here at NC! These debates will be on Wednesday Oct 18th, starting at 6:30pm. We are excited to partner with Spokane Public Radio, the Chase Youth Commission, and the Office of Neighborhood Services for these debates. These debates are open to the public and will have a mock election following the debate. So be sure to come learn more about the candidates and participate in the civic process!

Honoring our Veterans

NC would like to honor our families that have severed our country in a visual presentation at the Veteran's Day Convocation in November. If you or your loved one has served in the armed forces, please submit a photo.

You may also submit photos using this link:  https://forms.office.com/r/0zMYYs2bSJ?origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation

Hey guys, Join us this week for some games with awesome themes! The themes this week for games include:

• 10/17 Cross Country (Western/Country)
• 10/19 NC vs. Ridgeline (Pink Out/Barbie)

Hope to see you there!

Attending these events earns points for your class. To learn more about the class point system, click here: https://youtu.be/0lWTU89eulY?si=uGbZzvEW2mVk8Wie

ATTN Students: With Halloween upcoming on Tuesday the 31^st, we know that some of you may desire to dress up at school. Please remember that all costumes must be school appropriate and align with our dress code. This means that costumes promoting violence, weapons, profanity, lude or vulgar topics, discrimination of any kind, or other costumes that cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment are prohibited. Additionally, for student and school safety, masks, paint, or other costumes that cover your face are also not allowed. If you have any questions, please see an administrator. 

For more pictures of events, please follow our social media by clicking the links below.

North Central High School's Associated Student Body (ASB) officers are the governing body of North Central High School and the voice of the students. They are responsible for many convocations, fundraisers, morning announcements, and a variety of events at NC. Once a month, they have a General ASB meeting where representatives from each class, club, and committee come and voice any concerns or general opinions. Our ASB officers' main goal, and driving force behind all they do, is to be sure each student feels included and has a sense of belonging at NC! 

On Thursday, October 26^th, from 9:30 – 3:30pm, in our Small Gym here at NC, we will be partnering with Vitalant to run a Blood Drive! There is a great need in our community and surrounding areas for this in hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency treatment facilities. We are trying to get as many students and staff as possible to donate. To sign up directly click here. The link also includes the parent consent form for students who are 16 or 17. Thank you so much for your participation! 

Servant Leadership is partnering with KXLY News 4 and helping run Coats for Kids here at NC from Oct 1 - 31. Please consider donating a new or gently used Winter Coat to any of the collection boxes located all around the school! Thank you so much for your help! Great time to go through closets and give back to those in need! 

Washington Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens

Our program connects children, teens, and families with evidence-supported outpatient mental health services in their community. This free, telephone-based referral service is funded by Washington Healthcare Authority and operated by Seattle Children’s. The Mental Health Referral Service will provide thorough mental health referrals for children and teens 17 and younger from across Washington. 

How does it work? Families can call 833-303-5437 or submit an online request form. We will schedule a telephone intake with a Family Advocate Case Manager, who will ask for the patient’s information, including their mental health needs, location, and health insurance plan. After provider matches are found, the Case Manager will call and email the family to access providers or agencies in real-time. The same Case Manager will follow up with the family after a few weeks to ensure an appointment was made, provide any additional resources, and discuss any barriers there may have been. More information about our program, including FAQs, can be found on our website: PAL and WA Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens (seattlechildrens.org)

Picture Retakes: Thursday, October 19

Library

1st period = A-J 2nd period =K-R 3rd period=S-Z 11am-Noon - Last Call

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