North Mason High School

🎓Seniors & Families: All seniors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm. There will be recognition for all seniors who completed a Scholarship Notebook for local scholarships as well as for those receiving awards from institutions outside of our community. If your student received a scholarship or award outside of the North Mason Scholarship Notebook, please let Deb Swaser know by 3:00 pm today so we can recognize this evening. dswaser@northmasonschools.org *********** 🎓Senior Estudiantes y familias: Todos los estudiantes de último año y sus familias están invitados a la Ceremonia de Premios para Estudiantes de Último Año el martes 3 de junio a las 18:00 h. Se reconocerá a todos los estudiantes de último año que completaron la Libreta de Becas para becas locales, así como a quienes recibieron premios de instituciones fuera de nuestra comunidad. Si su estudiante recibió una beca o premio fuera de la Libreta de Becas de North Mason, por favor, avísele a Deb Swaser antes de las 15:00 h de hoy para que podamos reconocerlo esta noche. dswaser@northmasonschools.org

🌿Field Biology Site Survey🍃 Field Biology students have been conducting site surveys at the Theler Wetlands classroom as part of their final project in their plant research unit. In groups of two, students map off 10 by 10-meter areas to research and identify plants they have been studying throughout the semester. The students travel to the Theler Wetlands four days a week as part of their studies. Classes like this at the North Mason School District Theler classroom have been happening over the last 35 years, 10 of which have been under Erin Varbel's instruction. She is proud to share that the class has gained a tremendous amount of interest and is now offered as part of the robust CTE programs available in our district. "Next year, we have 56 students who have signed up for the class, which is an increase from the 17 enrolled now." Challenges to this course offering include transporting students that are not able to drive themselves, as "the recent levy failure threatens being able to offer a program like this, going forward." Thank you for sharing this classroom experience, Erin, and for highlighting how our students are benefiting from this pristine wetland environment that we are fortunate to have right here in our community.

Congratulations to our track and field athletes who medaled at the state championship this past weekend. Adrianne Tupolo (Senior) 8th at State Long Jump 16' 5 1/4" Adrianna Tupolo (Senior) 2nd at State Discus 121' 10" Samantha Neil (Freshman) 2nd at State Pole Vault 10' 6" Big round of applause to the coaches and the entire team for a tremendous season! For more details, visit https://www.instagram.com/northmasonbulldogs/

Congratulations to our state qualifiers Alisha Carpenter, Adrianna Tupolo, Adrianne Tupolo, Samantha Neil, and Brylie Biehl, who are headed to the WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School this weekend! In classic Bulldog fashion, the athletes were sent off to the big competition with the band playing and surrounded by an amazing show of support from their fellow students, teachers, coaches, administrators, district staff, and family members. Great way to start the day, witnessing the unity that exists in our district as everyone gathered to support these students and their success. Go get 'em, Bulldogs! We're so proud of you.

🎭 There is still time to see the NMHS performance, Mean Girls! 🎭 When: May 29th & 30th Where: Toni M. Smith Auditorium, NMHS Time: 6:30 PM Cost: $10 with ASB/ $12 general admission

⛳ Congratulations to NMHS golfers who competed at the state championship last week. Mari Morris placed 11th overall. Jackson Bergdahl represented North Mason in the boys' division. Congratulations to these athletes and coaches on making it to the state championship. We are so proud of you!

Save the Date for Graduation 2025! When: June 13th @ 7 PM (doors open at 6 PM) Cost: FREE! No tickets required! ALL are WELCOME to come celebrate our Senior Class! For those requiring disabled seating, please contact Dannette Hull at dhull@northmasonschools.org to make arrangements.

🐳🐬🐟🐠🐡 Fair Harbor Field Lab Marine Biology 🦈🐙🐚🐋🦑 Ms. Landers' Marine Biology students from NMHS brought hands-on science to Fair Harbor through an engaging field experience. In collaboration with the Case Inlet Fisheries Task Force (https://www.caseinletfish.com/), students conducted a variety of scientific investigations, including surface and deep-water quality testing, Secchi disk transparency analysis, zooplankton net sampling, and microscopic plankton observation. They also utilized an underwater camera to explore aquatic environments and practiced knot-tying techniques used in salmon netting. A highlight of the day was the successful capture of a Comb Jelly, belonging to Phylum Ctenophora. An additional piece of exciting news to add on to this field trip information comes from Principal Hadfield about the arrival of the Salmon Net Pens (see photos). The Net Pens will be placed at the marina next year and utilized in the CTE pathways of Aquaculture, Advanced Robotics (with an underwater focus), and Marine Biology. Thank you Ms. Landers and Principal Hadfield, for sharing the students' experience on this field trip and for shining a light on the exciting opportunities available to our students through the robust CTE program offered in the district.

🥏🏀Tupolo Twins Signing Day Adrianna and Adrianne Tupolo, fondly known as 'A' and 'E' around North Mason, celebrated with family, friends, coaches, and staff on their signing day, committing to continue their academic and sporting careers at the next level. Adrianna has committed to Central Washington University where she will compete on the track & field team, and Adrianne has committed to Umpqua College in Oregon where she will play basketball. Congratulations to both of the twins, and a big thank you for the many years of enjoyment watching you compete as a Bulldog. We look forward to following your achievements! For more about the twins' journey, visit the NM Bulldogs instagram page links below: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJR22QdvDCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/p/DJR5Dc8vM8Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== #GoBulldogs *Thank you, Mari Alexander, for capturing these photos.

Big congratulations to our students Carson Wilhelm and Greg Huffman for being chosen for the PSNS Work Study Program! This is a highly competitive selection process and we are so proud of you both! #GoBulldogs

🎓 We are proud to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 PM at Phil Pugh Stadium. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. We warmly invite our community, staff, students, and families to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates. NM does not require tickets for admission. If you require accessible seating for individuals with disabilities, please RSVP to dhull@northmasonschools.org in advance so we can ensure appropriate accommodations. We look forward to honoring our seniors and sharing this special milestone together. *********************** Nos enorgullecemos anunciar la ceremonia de graduacion de la clase 2025 lo cual se llevara a cabo el viernes, 13 de junio a las 7:00PM en el estadio Phil Pugh. Las puertas se abren a las 6:00 PM. Con aprecio invitamos nuestra comunidad, miembros educativos, estudiantes, Y familias para unirse a nosotros para celebrar los alcances de nuestros graduantes. El norte de mason no requiere boleto para admisión. Si requiere acientos accesesibles para individuos con disabilidad. Por favor haganos saber antes, para que podamos asegurar acomodaciones apropriadas. Esperamos con ansias brindar honor a nuestros seniors y compartir este recorrido significante juntos.

This Saturday, the NMHS Marching Band & Color guard will be performing in the Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade.  The parade starts at 10AM and travels through downtown Bremerton.  Come on out and support your Marching Bulldogs as they represent all of Mason county at this event.  Go Bulldogs!!!

The NMHS Career Center took sixteen students on a field trip to Bates Technical College to explore the many different career paths available. Students delved into careers in fire and emergency medical services, barbery, construction, welding, auto body, and much more! They also received bonus free haircuts from students enrolled in the barber program. Good timing! Speaking of timing -- there is still time to enroll for the Fall quarter at Bates Technical College. Visit batestech.edu to learn more. This is just one of many field trips the Career Center has organized for students to explore the multitude of career paths available to them through post-secondary education career training.

🥎 The NMHS fastpitch team had a special guest join them to throw out the first pitch at yesterday's game. Before stepping up to the mound, Superintendent Rosenbach got some quick tips from Coach Youngberg as well as high-fives and encouragement from the team. After throwing a convincing toss over home plate, the team presented her with a signed ball as a commemorative keepsake.

NMHS students toured Clover Park Technical College to explore programs available in the areas of dental assisting, health care, esthetics, automotive, manufacturing, construction, CAD, computer programming and more. The orientation tour included many hands on activities, providing students with an in-depth experience that illustrated the full range of innovative educational opportunities available to them. Thank you to the NMHS Career Center for sharing this student experience with our community!

⚽ Congratulations to the Boys Bulldogs soccer team for making the playoffs for the 3rd year in a row! They play Washington on Saturday, May 10th at Franklin Pierce High, 315 129th St. South Tacoma, WA. Game starts at 11 am. Hope to see some Bulldog Blue in the stands!

🕺🎷🚶‍♀️Beautiful Day for a Parade!🥁🚶🏻🎺🚶 Our band students, families, musical directors, and bus drivers had an early start this morning, heading off to compete in the 75th Annual Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, WA. Enthusiasm was high during the pre-parade-pep-talk from their music instructors, Chris Drewry and Matt Frost, and there was lots of laughing and joking as parents loaded up the trailer with all the instruments. The bands typically do very well in this competition, amassing many awards through the years they have been participating. We wish you the best of luck!

🎵🥁🎷 REMINDER: All-District Band Concert Tonight! This is one of the classic North Mason, not-to-be-missed events. The all-district band concert showcases the amazing musical talent of our students and their music teachers, in one large space, for maximum enjoyment. Come out and show your support for our students and the incredible music program we have here in the District. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please share! When: Friday, May 2nd Where: NMHS Gymnasium Time: 6:30 pm

⚽Did you miss the excitement of the last North Mason Boys Soccer game vs. Bremerton? They went to 0-0 at the end of regulation and 0-0 at the end of overtime to settle into a penalty kick showdown. The boys won 4-2 in PKs. Catch the action tomorrow at Phil Pugh Stadium when the boys take on the Kingston Buccaneers. JV plays at 5 pm and Varsity plays at 7 pm.

🎭 SAVE THE DATE 🎭 NMHS Theatre Department presents: MEAN GIRLS May 15, 16, 17, 29, 30 @ 6:30 pm May 18 @ 2:00 pm Cost: $12 or ASB $10