Highlander Highlights - Hazen's Weekly Newsletter

Highlander Highlights 9.2.24

Welcome Back to School!

We at Hazen hope that the students, staff, and families had a wonderful first 3 days of school! We are excited for this school year, and what it will bring for all of us.

New Bell Schedule

This year Hazen has a new Bell Schedule, where Homeroom is now incorporated into 2nd period of Fridays. This means that students' 2nd period teacher is also their Homeroom Teacher.

You will find the Bell Schedule listed on the Hazen Webpage. Any alternative bell schedule for the week can be found under the regular bell schedules and will be updated the Monday prior to the alternative bell schedule.

Important Reminders

School will be closed on Monday September 2nd in observation of Labor Day.
Picture Day is on Tuesday September 3rd.
The deadline to request a 1st Tri schedule change is Wednesday, September 4th.
If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15am and 2:03 pm, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Friday Sept. 6th is a Late Start Friday - school will start 90 min late.

1st Trimester Schedule Changes

Requesting a SCHEDULE CHANGE for 1st Trimester 2024-2025

Schedule Change Request OPENS: Thursday, August 29th
Schedule Change Request CLOSES: Wednesday, September 4th

Please do not email your counselor for a schedule change. Only use the form below! Thank you!

Students, before you request a schedule change, here are some important things you should know:

We are only making 1ST TRIMESTER schedule changes at this time (unless you are making a change to a multi-trimester long class). So please do not submit a change request for something on your 2nd or 3rd Trimester schedule. We will open up that opportunity later.
Counselors cannot change which teacher you have or the order in which you take your classes.
Most elective classes (and core classes!) are full, therefore the majority of schedule change requests will probably be denied.
If your schedule is changed, you will see it updated in Skyward. If we are unable to complete your schedule change request, you will receive an email from your counselor.

Here is a list of classes with openings.

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORM

Select the form based on the first letter of your LAST NAME:

Your last name starts with the letters A, B, C, Da-Do: Please use this form.
Your last name starts with letters Dr-Dz, E, F, G, H, I, J, Ka-Kh: Please use this form.
Your last name starts with letters Ki-Kz, L, M, Na-Nguyen, I.: Please use this form.
Your last name starts with letters Nguyen, J.-Nz, O, P, Q, R, Sa: Please use this form.
Your last name starts with letters Sc-Sz, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z: Please use this form.

What's Going On This Week

9.2 - NO SCHOOL
9.3 - Picture Day
9.4 - Last day for schedule changes
9.6 - 90 min late start
9.6 - 7pm Football Varsity @ Liberty
9.7 - Cross Country @ Tahoma - Relays Jamboree

Hazen Booster Club
Information from our Hazen Boosters

ANNUAL AUCTION

We're off to the races and starting up our Booster Auction planning meetings. Please join us for our next meeting:

Date: Wednesday, September 4
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Place: The Hazen Opportunity Center or on Zoom

Learn more at: www.Hazenboosters.org/auction

JOIN TODAY!

Thank you for supporting the Hazen Booster Club. Fall sports and clubs are underway in the 2024/2025 school year. Please renew your Hazen Booster Club membership to support the clubs and activities that are important to you.

Registration is open and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Hazen Booster Board Members look forward to working with you to support student sports and activities for the coming school year. Please click the link below to sign up as a member or renew your membership.

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/membership

YOU'RE INVITED!

Please join us for the first meeting of the 2024-25 school year! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged.

When: September 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

Highlander Highlights 9.9.24

Happy 3rd Week of School

We have had a great start to the year these last two weeks! Here are some updates and highlights for our Highlander families and friends!

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 9/11 and 9/25 at 7pm at KEC.
Homecoming Football Game v. Mercer Island, 9/27 at 7pm at Renton Memorial Stadium.
Homecoming Dance, 9/28 at 8pm at Hazen Highschool.
No School Friday 10/4.

Technology Resources

The current plan for next week for our Technology Resource Specialists is that they will be available in Room 209 Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 10:45am. They will be who students should go see if they:

Are locked out of their Chromebooks.
Need their Skyward Passwords reset.
Need to exchange their current Chromebook.
Or have any other Chromebook/Skyward needs.

If a student needs help outside of these days an hours, we would encourage them to got to the district Help Desk page to submit a ticket for support.

Running Start Students

Running start students should only be on campus to conduct school business (i.e. ASB tickets/fees, Athletics, Counselor Meetings), or to attend an in-person class on the Hazen campus. Otherwise, running start students need to not be on campus during the school day. If you are attending in-person classes you should not be on campus earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of your class or later than 10 minutes after your class. Once you have finished your business, we ask that you please leave campus. If you are found loitering on campus, you will be asked to leave.

Athletics

Games This Week

9/9: Volleyball Varsity @ Renton High School, 7pm
9/9: Volleyball JV @ Renton High School, 5:15pm
9/9: Boys Golf v. Liberty High School, 3pm at Maplewood Golf Course
9/9: Boys Tennis Varsity v. Renton High School, 4pm
9/9: Football JV v. Liberty High School, 7pm
9/10: Girls Soccer Varsity @ Interlake High School, 7pm
9/10: Girls Soccer C-Team v. Cedarcrest High School, 5:30pm
9/10: Boys Tennis Varsity @ Liberty High School, 4pm
9/10: Boys Tennis JV v. Liberty High School, 4pm
9/11: Volleyball Varsity v. Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7pm
9/11: Volleyball JV v. Edmonds-Woodway High School, 5:15pm
9/11: Volleyball C-Team v. Edmonds-Woodway High School, 5:15pm
9/11: Cross Country - Conference 2 Mile Class Races/Jamboree, 4pm
9/12: Girls Soccer Varsity v. Lindbergh High School, 5pm
9/12: Girls Swim & Dive v. Lindbergh High School, 3pm
9/12: Boys Tennis Varsity v. Interlake High School, 4pm
9/12: Boys Tennis JV @ Interlake High school, 4pm
9/13: Football Varsity v. Cedarcrest High School, 7pm at Renton Memorial Stadium
9/14: Girls Soccer Varsity @ Tahoma High School, 6pm
9/14: Girls Soccer JV @ Tahoma High School, 4pm
9/14: Girls Soccer C-Team @ Tahoma High School, 6pm
9/14: Volleyball Varsity @ Glacier Peak High School, 9am
9/14: Volleyball JV @ Glacier Peak High School, 8am

Scores from Last Week

9/3: Boys Golf @ Lindbergh High School, 270 HHS, 213 LHS - WIN

Boosters

JOIN TODAY!

Thank you for supporting the Hazen Booster Club. Fall sports and clubs are underway in the 2024/2025 school year. Please renew your Hazen Booster Club membership to support the clubs and activities important to you.

Registration is open and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Hazen Booster Board Members look forward to working with you to support student sports and activities for the coming school year. Please click the link below to sign up as a member or renew your membership.

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/membership

YOU'RE INVITED!

Please join us for the first meeting of the 2024-25 school year! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged.

When: September 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

Highlander Highlights 9.16.24

Happy 4th Week of School

We are now two weeks out from our 2024 Homecoming Week! More details about our first spirit week of the year will be coming soon!

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 9/11 and 9/25 at 7pm at KEC.
Homecoming Football Game v. Mercer Island, 9/27 at 7pm at Renton Memorial Stadium.
Homecoming Dance, 9/28 at 8pm at Hazen Highschool.
No School Friday 10/4.

Technology Resources

Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk

PSAT Information

At Hazen High School, we believe in creating as many opportunities as possible for our students to own their future. That’s why we offer the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to our students. Whether your child is thinking about attending a two- or four-year college, a job training program, or isn’t sure what they want to do after high school, the PSAT/NMSQT can help make their career goals and postsecondary path clearer.

Results from the PSAT/NMSQT provide insights into your child’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school.

Taking the PSAT/NMSQT can also help your child to:

Enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program if they meet program requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide.
Understand your skills and knowledge and which areas to focus on improving.
Practice and prepare for the SAT®.
Find out what AP® courses they’re ready to take.
Plan and pay for college.
Explore personalized career insights aligned to their score.

Your child will take the PSAT/NMSQT FREE of charge on Thursday, October 10th, using their RSD Chromebook. Testing will begin at 7:20 AM and end around 11:00 AM. After lunch, all students will follow a modified schedule.

What if my 11th grade student is in Running Start, can they still take the PSAT?
Yes, it is open to all 11th graders. However, students must be able to be test during our testing window- October 10th, 7:20- 11:00 AM. If your Running Start student wants to take the PSAT please have them sign-up here by September 27th.

Watch this video to see what students can expect from the digital PSAT/NMSQT. If you or your child have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or college and career planning, please reach out to me or your child’s counselor—we’re here to help!

Over the next 2 weeks, we will be sending out more information regrading our plan for PSAT day including the schedule and testing room locations.

Fall Family Conferences

Save the date! Fall Family Conference will happen the evening of October 10th from 5pm to 8pm. More information will come out closer to the date such as services will we have available during the conference evening, and the process for meeting with your students' teachers.

Athletics

Games This Week

9/16: Volleyball C-Team, JV, & Varsity v. Inglemoor HS, 5:15pm and 7pm
9/16: Boys Tennis Varsity v. Lindbergh HS, 3:30pm
9/16: Football JV @ Cedarcrest HS, 5:30pm
9/17: Girls Soccer C-Team v. Juanita HS, 5;30pm
9/17: Girls Soccer Varsity v. Renton HS, Renton Memorial Stadium, 7:30pm
9/17: Boys Tennis JV v. Sammamish HS, 4pm
9/17: Boys Tennis Varsity @ Sammamish, 4pm
9/17: Boys Golf @ Highline HS, Rainier Golf Course, 3:30pm
9/18: Volleyball C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Interlake, 5:15pm and 7pm
9/19: Girls Soccer JV & Varsity @ Cedarcrest HS, 5pm and 7pm.
9/19: Girls Soccer C-Team v. Interlake HS, 5:30pm
9/19: Girls Swim & Dive v. Woodinville HS, 3pm
9/19: Boys Tennis @ Issaquah HS, 4pm
9/19: Boys Tennis v. Issaquah, 4pm
9:19: Cross Country @ Bellevue & two other schools, Kelsey Creek Park, 4pm
9/20: Volleyball C-Team, JV, & Varsity v. Lindberg HS, 5:15pm and 7pm
9/20: Football Varsity @ Olympia HS, 7pm

Scores from Last Week

Volleyball:

9/9:
- JV @ Renton Won 3-0
- C-Team @ Renton Won 3-0
- Varsity @ Renton Won 3-0
9/11:
- C-Team v. Edmonds-Woodway Won 3-0
- JV v. Edmonds-Woodway Lost 2-1
- Varsity v. Edmonds-Woodway Lost 3-0

Football:

9/9:
- JV v. Liberty Won 2-0
9/13:
- Varsity v. Cedarcrest Won 28-26

Boys Golf:

9/9:
- Varsity v. Liberty Lost 210-196

Boys Tennis:

9/9:
- Varsity v. Renton Won 7-0
9/10:
- Varsity @ Liberty Lost 6-1
- JV v. Liberty Lost 5-2
9/12:
- Varsity v. Interlake Lost 7-0
- JV v. Interlake Lost 5-2

Girls Swim & Dive:

9/12
- Varsity v. Lindbergh Won 116-68

Boosters

JOIN TODAY!

Thank you for supporting the Hazen Booster Club. Fall sports and clubs are underway in the 2024/2025 school year. Please renew your Hazen Booster Club membership to support the clubs and activities that are important to you.

Registration is open and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Hazen Booster Board Members look forward to working with you to support student sports and activities for the coming school year. Please click the link below to sign up as a member or renew your membership.

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/membership

YOU'RE INVITED!

Please join us for the first meeting of the 2024-25 school year! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged.

When: September 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

2024-25 Hazen Booster Club Board Members

Co-Presidents: Christina Mason (president@HazenBoosters.org) and Kenneth Mills (coPresident@HazenBoosters.org)

VP of Membership: Dararith Marith (vpMembership@HazenBoosters.org)

VP of Fundraising: Hoyt Tonnon (vpFundraising@HazenBoosters.org)

Treasurer: Lee Fritz (treasurer@HazenBoosters.org)

Secretary: Gabe Harris (secretary@HazenBoosters.org)

Social Media: Trina Sooy (socialmedia@HazenBoosters.org)

ANNUAL AUCTION!

Please plan to join us for our next Auction Committee Planning Meeting: - Date: Wednesday, October 16 - Time: 6-7 PM (just before Booster General Meeting) - Place: Hazen High School Opportunity Center or on ZOOM (you can find the Zoom details on the Auction website here: Auction

All Hazen Booster Teams and Clubs are invited to participate. For our October meeting, we will review the dibs list and procurement process for auction items. If you can volunteer, procure or have auction items to donate, or ways to support, please contact Auction Chair, Jawea Kelly. We look forward to raising a lot of money for our students!

CALLING CLASS OF 2027 AND 2028 PARENTS/GUARDIANS!

The Hazen Booster Club is looking for a dedicated individual to lead and chair the Class of 2027 and 2028. This person will lead the fundraising efforts through their senior year. During their senior year, the chair helps lead and direct plans for the overnight after-graduation party! See http://www.hazenboosters.org/seniorgradevents for more information. Questions: contact Trina Sooy at socialmedia@hazenbooster.org
(Grad events for Class of 2025 is led by Christina Mason and Gabe Harris and grad events for Class of 2026 is led by Trina Sooy.)

Highlander Highlights 9.23.24

Happy 5th Week of School

Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 9/11 and 9/25 at 7pm at KEC.
Homecoming Football Game v. Mercer Island, 9/27 at 7pm at Renton Memorial Stadium.
Homecoming Dance, 9/28 at 8pm at Hazen Highschool.
No School Friday 10/4.
Picture Make-Up Day is 10/9
PSAT is 10/10
Fall Family Conference Night is 10/10 at 5pm here at Hazen.

Attendance Matters

Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.

Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!

We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.

If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports

If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

PSAT Information

At Hazen High School, we believe in creating as many opportunities as possible for our students to own their future. That’s why we offer the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to our students. Whether your child is thinking about attending a two- or four-year college, a job training program, or isn’t sure what they want to do after high school, the PSAT/NMSQT can help make their career goals and postsecondary path clearer.

Results from the PSAT/NMSQT provide insights into your child’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school.

Taking the PSAT/NMSQT can also help your child to:
Enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program if they meet program requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide.
Understand your skills and knowledge and which areas to focus on improving.
Practice and prepare for the SAT®.
Find out what AP® courses they’re ready to take.
Plan and pay for college.
Explore personalized career insights aligned to their score.

Your child will take the PSAT/NMSQT FREE of charge on Thursday, October 10th, using their RSD Chromebook. Testing will begin at 7:20 AM and end around 11:00 AM. After lunch, all students will follow a modified schedule.

What if my 11th grade student is in Running Start, can they still take the PSAT?
Yes, it is open to all 11th graders. However, students must be able to be test during our testing window- October 10th, 7:20- 11:00 AM. If your Running Start student wants to take the PSAT please have them sign-up here by September 27th.

Watch this video to see what students can expect from the digital PSAT/NMSQT. If you or your child have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or college and career planning, please reach out to me or your child’s counselor—we’re here to help!

Over the next 2 weeks, we will be sending out more information regrading our plan for PSAT day including the schedule and testing room locations.

Fall Family Conferences

Save the date! Fall Family Conference will happen the evening of October 10th from 5pm to 8pm. More information will come out closer to the date such as services will we have available during the conference evening, and the process for meeting with your students' teachers.

We are hoping to have childcare available for families who need it. More details to come.

Technology Resources

Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk

If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website.
Scroll down to Need a New Charger.
Expand the field .
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks.
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

FOOTBALL:

9/23: JV v. Olympia, 6:30pm, Hazen Turf Field.
9/27: Varsity v. Mercer Island, 7pm, Renton Memorial Stadium (HAZEN HOMECOMING GAME).

BOYS GOLF:

9/24: Varsity v. Newport, 3pm, Maplewood Golf Course).
9/26: Varsity v. Fosters & Sammamish, 3pm, Maplewood Golf Course.

CROSSCOUNTRY:

9/26: Hazen @ Foster & Highline, 3:30pm, Robinswood Park.

Boys Tennis:

9/23: JV v. Lindbergh, 3:30pm, McKnight Tennis Courts.
9/24: JV @ Mount Si, 3:45pm, Mount Si.
9/24: Varsity v. Mount Si, 4pm, Hazen Tennis Courts.
9/25: C-Team v. Liberty, 3:30pm, McKnight Tennis Courts.
9/26: JV @ Liberty, 4pm, Liberty
9/26: Varsity v. Liberty, 4pm, Hazen Tennis Courts.
9/27: JV @ Issaquah, 4pm, Issaquah.

VOLLEYBALL:

9/25: C-Team v. Juanita, 5:15pm, Hazen Upper Gym.
9/25: JV v. Juanita, 5:15pm, Hazen Main Gym.
9/25: Varsity v. Juanita, 7pm. Hazen Main Gym.

GIRLS SOCCER:

9/24: C-Team @ Liberty, 7pm, Liberty.
9/24: JV v. Juanita, 5:40pm, Hazen Turf Field.
9/24: Varsity v. Juanita, 7:30pm, Renton Memorial Stafium.
9/26: C-Team v. Mercer Island, 7:30pm, Hazen Turf Field.
9/26: JV v. Sammamish, 5:30pm, Hazen Turf Field.
9/26: Varsity v. Sammamish, 7:30pm, Renton Memorial Stadium.
9/28: Varsity v. South Kitsap, 11am, Renton Memorial Stadium.

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:

9/24: Varsity @ Interlake, 8:30pm, Mary Wayte Pool.
9/26: Varsity @ Newport, 6:30pm, Edgebrook Pool

Scores from Last Week

FOOTBALL:

9/16: JV v. Cedarcrest WIN 9-6
9/20: Varsity @ Olympia LOSS 28-26

BOYS GOLF:

9/17: Varsity @ Highline WIN 223-248

BOYS TENNIS:

9/17: JV v. Sammamish WIN 6-1
9/17 Varsity @ Sammamish LOSS 6-1

VOLLEYBALL:

9/20: C-Team v. Lindberg WIN 3-0
9/20: JV v. Lindberg WIN 3-0
9/20: Varsity v. Lindberg WIN 3-0

GIRLS SOCCER:

9/19: C-Team v. Interlake TIE 2-2
9/19: JV @ Cedarcrest WIN 2-0
9/19: Varsity @ Cedarcrest LOSS 2-1

Hazen Boosters

JOIN TODAY!

Thank you for supporting the Hazen Booster Club. Fall sports and clubs are underway in the 2024/2025 school year. Please renew your Hazen Booster Club membership to support the clubs and activities important to you.

Registration is open and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Hazen Booster Board Members look forward to working with you to support student sports and activities for the coming school year. Please click the link below to sign up as a member or renew your membership.

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/membership

ANNUAL AUCTION!

Please plan to join us for our next Auction Committee Planning Meeting: - Date: Wednesday, October 16 - Time: 6-7 PM (just before Booster General Meeting) - Place: Hazen High School Opportunity Center or on ZOOM (you can find the Zoom details on the Auction website here: Auction

All Hazen Booster Teams and Clubs are invited to participate. For our October meeting, we will review the dibs list and procurement process for auction items. If you can volunteer, procure or have auction items to donate, or ways to support, please contact Auction Chair, Jawea Kelly. We look forward to raising a lot of money for our students!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND GIFT CARD DRAWING

Please join us for the October general membership meeting! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged. All members who joined before September 15th will be entered into a gift card drawing. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Drawings will be held each trimester.

When: October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT X-COUNTRY AND VOLLEYBALL

Need a new mattress? There’s never a better time to buy! The Hazen High School Gym will be turned into a mattress showroom for one day only, Sunday, October 27th 10am – 5pm! 30 different mattresses will be on display! Top quality name brands! All sizes available! Great prices with even better customer service! Anything you’d find at a standard mattress retailer you’ll find right here! Best of all, every purchase supports Hazen CROSS-COUNTRY & VOLLEYBALL! Plan to come check out what we have to offer!

Highlander Highlights 9.30.24

Happy 6th Week of School

Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 10/11, 10/18, and 10/25. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 10/9 and 10/23 at 7pm at KEC.
No School Friday 10/4.
Picture Make-Up Day is 10/9
PSAT is 10/10
Fall Family Conference Night is 10/10 at 5pm here at Hazen.
Boosters Meeting 10/19 at 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
Sounds of the Highlands Concert 10/30 at 7pm in the Hazen Auditorium.
No School Nov. 1st.

Attendance Matters

Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.

Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!

We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.

If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports

If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

PSAT Information

On Thursday, October 10th, we will be giving the PSAT to our students in 10th and 11th Grade. On the morning of PSAT Day, all students in grades 10 and 11 should report to their testing room immediately at 7:20 AM. Testing room locations can be found here.

10th and 11th Grade students who are supported by our ILC Program will report to their 1st period classrooms.
10th and 11th grade students in our ML program that are NOT testing will report to Mr. Svenson in room 131.

To be able to take the PSAT, students must arrive on time to their testing locations. We will run one late start testing room; but after that room begins, no other students will be able to start the test. If a 10th or 11th is on campus, the expectation is for them to take the test. If you do NOT want your 10th or 11th grade student to take the PSAT, you can email me at kelly.jones@rentonschools.us to discuss next steps.

If your 10th or 11th grade student has been approved for testing accommodations through the College Board, I will be sending out emails with more information next week regarding their testing location, testing times, and other important reminders.

Please email me at kelly.jones@rentonschools.us ASAP if you or your student is not listed on the PSAT list (10 and 11 only).

Because of the time needed to complete the PSAT, we will be following a modified bell schedule for the day. The modified bell schedule will be posted on the website, on social media, and later in this news letter.

What do I need to bring?

My charged school-issued Chromebook
My Chromebook charger
Filled Water Bottle
Snacks

All students planning to take the PSAT must complete a Digital Readiness Check of their Chromebooks by October 4th.

On Monday, September 30th all 10th and 11th grade students taking the PSAT will be given a copy of their PSAT Sign-in Ticket.

PSAT Sign-In Tickets for Running Start students without a 1st period, will be available for pick-up in the Opportunity Center with Mr. Nguyen.

Fall Family Conferences

Save the date! Fall Family Conference will happen the evening of October 10th from 5pm to 8pm. More information will come out closer to the date such as services will we have available during the conference evening, and the process for meeting with your students' teachers.

We are hoping to have childcare available for families who need it. More details to come.

Technology Resources

Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk

If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:
Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

October 10th Bell Schedule (PSAT)

Testing Period/Homeroom 7:20- 11:03
Lunch 11:03-11:33
1st Period 11:38-12:03
2nd Period 12:08- 12:33
3rd Period 12:38- 1:03
4th Period 1:03- 1:33
5th Period 1:38- 2:03

HAZEN ATHLETICS

Games This Week

FOOTBALL:
- 10/4 Varsity @ Inglemoor 7pm
BOYS GOLF:
- 9/30 @ Bellevue, 3:30pm, Bellevue Golf Course
CROSSCOUNTRY:
- 10/3 @ Foster, 3:30pm, Foster HS
BOYS TENNIS:
- 10/1 Varsity @ Interlake, 4pm, Interlake HS
- 10/1 JV v. Interlake, 4pm, Hazen HS
- 10/2 C-Team v. Skyline, 3:30pm, McKnight MS
- 10/5 C-Team @ Liberty, 10am, Liberty HS
VOLLEYBALL:
- 10/2 C-Team v. Woodinville, 5:15, Hazen HS
- 10/2 JV v. Woodinville, 5:15, Hazen HS
- 10/2 Varsity v. Woodinville, 7pm, Hazen HS
GIRLS SOCCER:
- 10/1 Varsity @ Mercer Island, 7:30pm, Mercer Island HS
- 10/3 Varsity v. Newport, 7:30pm, Hazen Turf Field
- 10/1 JV @ Mercer Island, 5:30pm, Mercer Island HS
- 10/3 JV v. Newport, 5:30pm, Hazen Turf Fields
- 9/30 C-Team @ Highline, 5:30pm, Glacier MS
- 10/5 C-Team @ Juanita, 10am, Juanita HS
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:
- 10/3 v. Bothell, 3pm, Hazen Pool

Scores from Last Week

FOOTBALL:
- JV v. Olympia LOSS 21-12
- Varsity v. Mercer Island LOSS 21-7
BOYS GOLF:
- No Scores Posted
BOYS TENNIS:
- Varsity v. Liberty LOSS 6-1
- JV v. Liberty WIN 4-3
- JV v. Mount Si WIN 6-1
- Varsity v. Mount Si LOSS 4-3
- C-Team v. Liberty LOSS 6-3
VOLLEYBALL:
- Varsity v. Juanita LOSS 3-0
- JV v. Juanita LOSS 3-0
- C-Team v. Juanita LOSS 2-1
GIRLS SOCCER:
- Varsity v. Juanita WIN 4-2
- Varsity v. Sammamish WIN 2-0
- Varsity v. South Kitsap WIN 1-0
- JV v. Juanita WIN 2-0
- JV v. Sammamish WIN 5-0
- C-Team v. Liberty LOSS 4-0
- C-Team v. Mercer Island LOSS 5-0
CROSS COUNTRY:
- No Score Posted
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:
- No Score Posted

HAZEN BOOSTERS

JOIN TODAY!

Thank you for supporting the Hazen Booster Club. Fall sports and clubs are underway in the 2024/2025 school year. Please renew your Hazen Booster Club membership to support the clubs and activities important to you.

Registration is open and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Hazen Booster Board Members look forward to working with you to support student sports and activities for the coming school year. Please click the link below to sign up as a member or renew your membership.

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/membership

ANNUAL AUCTION!

Please plan to join us for our next Auction Committee Planning Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 6-7 PM (just before Booster General Meeting)
Place: Hazen High School Opportunity Center or on ZOOM (you can find the Zoom details on the Auction website here: Auction

All Hazen Booster Teams and Clubs are invited to participate. For our October meeting, we will review the dibs list and procurement process for auction items. If you can volunteer, procure or have auction items to donate, or ways to support, please contact Auction Chair, Jawea Kelly. We look forward to raising a lot of money for our students!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND GIFT CARD DRAWING

Please join us for the October general membership meeting! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged. All members who joined before September 15th will be entered into a gift card drawing. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Drawings will be held each trimester.

When: October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

MINI CHEER CLINIC

Sign up for Hazen Mini Cheer camp on Thursday, Oct 10th and perform with our cheer team at our next Home Game on Friday, Oct 11th!
To sign up go to MINI CHEER CLINIC SIGN UP or visit @Hazencheer on Instagram and click on the link in their bio.

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT X-COUNTRY AND VOLLEYBALL

Need a new mattress? There’s never a better time to buy! The Hazen High School Gym will be turned into a mattress showroom for one day only, Sunday, October 27th 10am – 5pm! 30 different mattresses will be on display! Top quality name brands! All sizes available! Great prices with even better customer service! Anything you’d find at a standard mattress retailer you’ll find right here! Best of all, every purchase supports Hazen CROSS-COUNTRY & VOLLEYBALL! Plan to come check out what we have to offer!

Highlander Highlights 10.7.24

Happy 7th Week of School

Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Disability History and Awareness Month

Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities. Disability history covers the largest minority in America and the struggle that brought about the Disability Rights Movement. Allyship is those without disabilities assisting those with disabilities. Allies offer support and can help amplify the voices of people with disabilities. They can also help others without disabilities understand why equity is important.

This week's focus:
Growth Mindset – Pride
Pride is described in the dictionary as “pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself or believed to reflect credit upon oneself.” Pride can be found in many places, including in movements such as the Disability Rights Movement, and in self-advocacy, and it shows up in many of the categories below.

NCIL Disability Pride Toolkit – The Independent Living Paradigm shows the difference between the Medical Model and the Independent Living Model, as well as testimonials from youth with Disability Pride, and other helpful resources on Pride.

Leadership – Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is a right that people possess so they can speak for their own rights and make decisions impacting their own life—that the person affected should be the essential contributor. “Nothing About Us Without Us” became the slogan for the Disability Rights Movement, which embodies the idea of self-advocacy.

ASAN – Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a nonprofit organization run by and for people with autism, and advocates for topics important to people with autism and other disabilities.
PAVE Youth – Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment has a specific section for youth, offering videos and articles on disability pride, leadership, and other useful resources and links.
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness offers resources on mental health, with an emphasis on education and advocacy. There are tabs with overviews, treatment methods, support, and threads to share and communicate on.
ACT – Advocating Change Together creates plans and training materials with the goal of addressing three areas: Empower individuals, connect them to the disability rights movement, and work together to build stronger communities.
SABE – Self Advocates Becoming Empowered is a United State’s national self-advocacy organization with the mission to “ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends, and to learn from their mistakes.”

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 10/11, 10/18, and 10/25. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 10/9 and 10/23 at 7pm at KEC.
No School Friday 10/4.
Picture Make-Up Day is 10/9
PSAT is 10/10
Fall Family Conference Night is 10/10 at 5pm here at Hazen.
Boosters Meeting 10/19 at 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
Sounds of the Highlands Concert 10/30 at 7pm in the Hazen Auditorium.
No School Nov. 1st.

Picture Make Up Day

Picture retake day- October 9, 2024- 9am-1:30pm- all students that missed the first picture day, will be able to take their picture, for the yearbook and ASB cards, all students including Running students are required to have a Hazen Student ID card. Students that purchased a packet on September 3, and would like to return the packet, please bring to school on October 9, to retake your pictures, MUST have packet to retake photo.

Running start students can stop by anytime between 9am -1:30 to get their pictures for year and for ASB cards.

Attendance Matters

Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.

Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!

We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.

If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports

If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

PSAT Information

The PSAT is this week on Thursday, October 10th.

If you did not have a chance to review this information last week with your 1st period and/or you were absent - check in with your 1st period teacher for the slide deck information and to receive your test ticket and test location information.

It is extremely important that students in grades 9-11 know their location for Thursday- knowing this information will help ensure that we start the PSAT on time.

Students in grades 10-11 must also complete the Digital Readiness Check TODAY (10/7) if they have not. 10th and 11th grade students who do not have a testing location, Chromebook, Bluebook App, and/or any other issue MUST complete the Digital Help Form. Completing these steps will help ensure that we end on time and that the schedule for the rest of the day is unaffected.

Here is the link to today's 1st period presentation: Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T1Ks8ugY0i6KU6_QupK0SBm68FPgSnPEUjk0lTKGoKw/edit?usp=sharing

The Bell Schedule for this day is further down in this newsletter.

Fall Family Conferences

Fall Family Conference will happen this Thursday, October 10th from 5pm to 8pm.

Teachers will be set up in our Lower Commons, Upper Commons, and Cafeteria. They will be set up in an arena style open house and available to families on a first come first serve basis. Teachers will be set up in alphabetic order starting with A in the lower commons and ending with Z in the cafeteria. Our counselors will be here to meet with families if there is a need, and they will be set up in the Senior Lounge area. We will have interpreters on site to help with interpreting needs. We will have 2 interpreters for Spanish, and 1 each for Russian/Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Our Booster Club will be on sight selling swag and helping anyone who would like to become a Booster Club Member.

We will have a table in the front to help direct everyone as they come in, as well as a table with any and all information to hand out as well.

We are hoping to have childcare available for families who need it. If we are able to get enough volunteers to get childcare set up, we will have signs up for that.

We look forward to seeing as many of our families and their students as possible!

Technology Resources

Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk

If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

October 10th Bell Schedule (PSAT)

Testing Period/Homeroom 7:20- 11:03
Lunch 11:03-11:33
1st Period 11:38-12:03
2nd Period 12:08- 12:33
3rd Period 12:38- 1:03
4th Period 1:03- 1:33
5th Period 1:38- 2:03

Financial Aid Help

The Financial Aid Application opens on December 1st this year! The Opportunity Center will also host a Financial Aid Application workshop during the Parent Teacher Conference in the Library to help you get prepared and answer any questions you may have. Please contact Mr. Nguyen (quan.nguyen@rentonschools.us) if you have any questions!

World Language Testing

Attention Students: If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Testing will be offered at Hazen Tuesday, November 5. The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by Monday, October 28.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Meeting #1 - Jostens: Cap & Gowns Meeting

Attention all Hazen Seniors:

Next Friday, October 11th, we will have out first Senior Class Meeting of the year!

The meeting will take place in the auditorium and will start promptly at 10:35 AM. Seniors who have a 2nd period at Hazen will be dismissed at 10:30 AM to go to the auditorium. Running Start seniors and seniors with a late-start schedule are also encouraged to attend. For students without a 2nd period, when you get to campus please go directly to the auditorium, the doors will open at 10:30 AM.

At this meeting, we will do a quick introduction of your class officers and class sponsors. Then, Jostens will be here to share the process of ordering your cap, gown, stole, as well as other graduation-related items.

This meeting will NOT be recorded; however, if you are unable to attend, you can pick up a Jostens packet outside the ASB office starting later that day. It is really important that all seniors pick up a packet so that you are able to order your cap, gown, and stole on time. I know that graduation seems very far away; but time goes quickly and June 2025 will be here sooner than you think.

Please email kelly.jones@rentonschools.us with any questions.

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

FOOTBALL:

10/7: JV v. Inglemoor, 6:30pm, Hazen Turf Field
10/11: Varsity v. Redmond, 7pm, Renton Memorial Stadium

BOYS GOLF:

10/7: Varsity @ Interlake, 3pm, Tam O'Shanter golf club
10/10: Varsity v. Issaquah, 3pm, Maplewood

CROSSCOUNTRY:

No XC scheduled this week

BOYS TENNIS:

10/8: JV v. Issaquah, 4pm, Hazen Tennis Courts
10/8: Varsity @ Issaquah, 4pm, Issaquah HS
10/10: JV v. Mount Si, 4pm, Hazen Tennis Courts
10/10: Varsity @ Mount Si, 4pm, Mount Si Tennis Courts
10/10: C-Team v. Renton, 3:30pm, McKnight MS Tennis Courts

VOLLEYBALL:

10/7: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Redmond, 5:15pm & 7pm, Redmond HS
10/9: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Inglemoor, 5:15pm & 7pm, Inglemoor HS

GIRLS SOCCER:

10/8: C-Team v. Evergreen, 7:30pm, Hazen Turf Field
10/8: JV v. Cedarcrest, 5:30pm, Hazen Turf Field
10/8: Varsity v. Cedarcrest, 7:30pm Renton Memorial Stadium
10/10: JV @ Juanita, 5:30pm, Juanita HS Stadium
10/10: Varsity @ Juanita, 7:30pm, Juanita HS Stadium

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:

10/8: @ Liberty, 4pm, Liberty Boehm Pool
10/11: canceled

Scores from Last Week

FOOTBALL:

9/30: C-Team LOSS 14-20
10/4: Varsity WIN 20-0

BOYS GOLF:

9/30: LOSS 224-180
10/3: LOSS 224-182

CROSS COUNTRY:

No Scores Posted

BOYS TENNIS:

10/1: JV LOSS 7-0
10/1: Varsity LSS 4-3
10/2: C-Team LOSS 7-0
10/3: JV - no score posted
10/3: Varsity WIN 5-2
10/5: C-Team LOSS 4-3

VOLLEYBALL:

10/2: Varsity WIN 3-1
10/2: JV LOSS 2-1
10/2: C-Team LOSS 3-0

GIRLS SOCCER:

9/30: C-Team WON 6-0
10/1: Varsity TIE 2-2
10/1: JV LOSS 2-0
10/3: Varsity WIN 1-0
10/3: JV WIN 4-0
10/5: Varsity LOSS 2-0
10/5: JV TIE 0-0
10/5: C-Team TIE 2-2

CROSS COUNTRY:

No Scores Posted

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE

10/3: WIN 92-88

Hazen Boosters

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND GIFT CARD DRAWING

Please join us for the October general membership meeting! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged. All members who joined before September 15th will be entered into a gift card drawing. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Drawings will be held each trimester.
When: October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

SGE 2025

Support the 2025 Senior Graduation Event and get your knives sharpened any time during the month of October! Just in time for the busy holiday cooking season, book a time with secretary@hazenboosters.org to have your knives sharpened and returned to you the next day. Here's how it works: We are asking for donations between $1-$2 per inch of steel sharpened. Once we measure all the cutting edges, we will provide you with the total amount and collect your donation when returning your knives. It's straightforward, and your contribution will make a significant impact to the event.

MINI CHEER CAMP

Sign up for Hazen Mini Cheer camp on Thursday, Oct 10th and perform with our cheer team at our next Home Game on Friday, Oct 11th!
To sign up go to Welcome | Mini Cheer Camp 2024 | Hazen Booster Club (sportngin.com) or visit @Hazencheer on Instagram and click on the link in their bio!

ANNUAL AUCTION!

Please plan to join us for our next Auction Committee Planning Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 6-7 PM (just before Booster General Meeting)
Place: Hazen High School Opportunity Center or on ZOOM (you can find the Zoom details on the Auction website here: Auction

All Hazen Booster Teams and Clubs are invited to participate. For our October meeting, we will review the dibs list and procurement process for auction items. If you can volunteer, procure or have auction items to donate, or ways to support, please contact Auction Chair, Jawea Kelly. We look forward to raising a lot of money for our students!

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT X-COUNTRY AND VOLLEYBALL

Need a new mattress? There’s never a better time to buy! The Hazen High School Gym will be turned into a mattress showroom for one day only, Sunday, October 27th 10am – 5pm! 30 different mattresses will be on display! Top quality name brands! All sizes available! Great prices with even better customer service! Anything you’d find at a standard mattress retailer you’ll find right here! Best of all, every purchase supports Hazen CROSS-COUNTRY & VOLLEYBALL! Plan to come check out what we have to offer!

Poinsettia, Wreath, and Garland Fundraiser

Holidays are just around the corner! Please support Hazen Boosters annual Senior Class poinsettia, wreath, and garland fundraiser! Order by November 6th online here! https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/146935582
Pickup items at Hazen on Weds Nov 20th.

Senior Class Parents!!

Join us on Zoom this Weds Oct 9th at 6:30 pm for our Hazen Boosters Senior Grad Night 2025 Info Session. Find out about grad night tickets, senior class yard signs, and a myriad of activities coming up now before the big day in June! It’s right around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to make 2025 the best for your student. Meeting info available at https://www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Highlander Highlights 10.14.24

Happy 8th Week of School
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Disability History and Awareness Month
Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities. Disability history covers the largest minority in America and the struggle that brought about the Disability Rights Movement. Allyship is those without disabilities assisting those with disabilities. Allies offer support and can help amplify the voices of people with disabilities. They can also help others without disabilities understand why equity is important.
This week's focus:
Resource Allocation – History
History helps with an understanding of where a community has been and major events that have happened. Disability history covers the largest minority in America and the struggle that brought about the Disability Rights Movement. A few current news sites have also been included.

Advocacy Monitor – “The Advocacy Monitor is a project of the National Council on Independent Living, a leading cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities that represents Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.”
Disability Scoop – A news source with articles on people with disabilities and events that effect the community.
Disability in the News by Do-It UW – Compiled news articles, mostly from Google Alerts, that covers news on disability for Do-It with University of Washington. Updates weekly.
National Park Services: Disability History – A series of seven articles about Disability History in America. The articles include Early and Shifting Attitudes of Treatment, Educational Reform, Military and Disability, Presidents and Disability, the Disability Rights Movement, and the National Park Service and Accessibility.

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 10/11, 10/18, and 10/25. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 10/9 and 10/23 at 7pm at KEC.
Picture Make-Up Day is 10/16
Boosters Meeting 10/16 at 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
Sounds of the Highlands Concert 10/30 at 7pm in the Hazen Auditorium.
No School Nov. 1st.

Picture Make Up Day
Picture retake day- October 16, 2024- 9am-1:30pm- all students that missed the first picture day, will be able to take their picture, for the yearbook and ASB cards, all students including Running students are required to have a Hazen Student ID card. Students that purchased a packet on September 3, and would like to return the packet, please bring to school on October 16, to retake your pictures, MUST have packet to retake photo.
Running start students can stop by anytime between 9am -1:30 to get their pictures for year and for ASB cards.

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

World Language Testing
Attention Students: If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Testing will be offered at Hazen Tuesday, November 5. The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by Monday, October 28.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Meeting #2 - information from Counselors and Admin
Attention all Hazen Seniors:
Next Friday, October 25th, we will have out second Senior Class Meeting of the year!
The meeting will take place in the auditorium and will start promptly at 10:35 AM. Seniors who have a 2nd period at Hazen will be dismissed at 10:30 AM to go to the auditorium. Running Start seniors and seniors with a late-start schedule are also encouraged to attend. For students without a 2nd period, when you get to campus please go directly to the auditorium, the doors will open at 10:30 AM.
At this meeting, we will go over information you will need to know to successfully graduate at the end of the year.
Please email kelly.jones@rentonschools.us with any questions.

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week
FOOTBALL:

10/14: C-Team @ Redmond, 7pm, Redmond High School Field
10/18: Varsity @ Renton, 7pm, Renton Memorial Stadium (away side)

BOYS GOLF:

No Meets This Week

CROSSCOUNTRY:

10/16: XC @ Bellevue HS, 4pm, Robinswood Park

BOYS TENNIS:

No Matches This Week.

VOLLEYBALL:

10/14: C-Team, JV, & Varsity v. Interlake, 5:15pm & 7pm, Hazen Gyms
10/16: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Garfield, 5:45pm & 7:15pm, Garfield HS Main Gym

GIRLS SOCCER:

10/14: C-Team @ Interlake, 7pm, Interlake HS Stadium
10/15: JV & Varsity @ Sammamish, 5:30pm & 7:30pm, Sammamish HS Stadium
10/17: JV & Varsity v. Mercer Island, 5:30pm & 7:30pm, Hazen Turf Field

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:

10/17: Varsity v. Renton, 3pm, Hazen Pool

Scores from Last Week
FOOTBALL:

10/7: JV v. Inglemoor - LOSS 20-19
10/11: Varsity v. Redmond - WIN 55-14

BOYS GOLF:

10/7: No score posted
10/10: No score posted

CROSS COUNTRY:

No scores due to no meets

BOYS TENNIS:

10/8: Varsity @ Issaquah - LOSS 6-1
10/8: JV v. Issaquah - no score posted
10/10: Varsity @ Mount Si - LOSS 4-3
10/10: JV v. Mount Si - no score posted
10/10: C-Team v. Renton - WIN 6-1

VOLLEYBALL:

10/7: Varsity @ Redmond - LOSS 3-1
10/7: JV @ Redmond - LOSS 3-1
10/7: C-Team @ Redmond - LOSS 3-0
10/9: Varsity @ Inglemoor - LOSS 3-1
10/9: JV @ Inglemoor - LOSS 2-1
10/9: C-Team @ Inglemoor - LOSS 3-0

GIRLS SOCCER:

10/8: Varsity v. Cedarcrest - LOSS 1-0
10/8: JV v. Cedarcrest - WIN 3-1
10/8: C-Team v. Evergreen - canceled
10/10: Varsity @ Juanita - LOSS 1-0
10/10: JV @ Juanita - WIN 2-0

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE

10/8: Varsity @ Liberty - LOSS 113-72
10/11: canceled

Hazen Boosters

Hazen Booster General Meeting and Gift Card Drawing
Please join us for the October general membership meeting! Meet your Hazen Booster Board and connect with Hazen parents. Get the latest updates from team parents and school administration. Membership is not required, but highly encouraged. All members who joined before September 15th will be entered into a gift card drawing. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Drawings will be held each trimester.
When: October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hazen Opportunity Center (located on the first floor across from the counseling center)
Who: All Hazen supporters are welcome!

Hazen Boosters Auction
Parent, Coaches, Volunteers and Friends, We're off to the races and our next Hazen Boosters Auction planning meeting is coming up. Please join us for our next meeting as we review the dibs list among the teams and assign volunteers:
Date: Wednesday, October 16 Time: 6:00-7:00 PM (just before the Hazen Boosters General Meeting)
Place: The Hazen Opportunity Center or on Zoom: https://rentonschools.zoom.us/j/87577008952?pwd=UmZOK0JVQ2MxdjgvTm9XekNrendhZz09
Contact: Jawea Kelly at jawea.kelly@cbrealty.com Learn more at: www.Hazenboosters.org/auction

Knife Sharpening Fundraiser
Support the 2025 Senior Graduation Event and get your knives sharpened any time during the month of October! Just in time for the busy holiday cooking season, book a time with secretary@hazenboosters.org to have your knives sharpened and returned to you the next day. Here's how it works: We are asking for donations between $1-$2 per inch of steel sharpened. Once we measure all the cutting edges, we will provide you with the total amount and collect your donation when returning your knives. It's straightforward, and your contribution will make a significant impact to the event.

Mattress Fundraiser to Support X-Country and Volleyball
Need a new mattress? There’s never a better time to buy! The Hazen High School Gym will be turned into a mattress showroom for one day only, Sunday, October 27th 10am – 5pm! 30 different mattresses will be on display! Top quality name brands! All sizes available! Great prices with even better customer service! Anything you’d find at a standard mattress retailer you’ll find right here! Best of all, every purchase supports Hazen CROSS-COUNTRY & VOLLEYBALL! Plan to come check out what we have to offer!

Poinsettia, Wreath, and Garland Fundraiser
Hey Hazen! 🌟 Don't miss out on the chance to make the holidays bloom! 🌺 It's time to get your orders in for the poinsettia and wreath sale fundraiser. These gorgeous plants can brighten up any space and are perfect for the holiday season. 🎄 Remember, the deadline is November 6th. So, let's show our school spirit and support by signing up today! 💪 Click the link to order: (Welcome | Wreath Poinsettia Sale 2025 | Hazen Booster Club) Let's make it a success together! Go, Hazen! 💚💛💙

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Save with earlybird price by deposit or pay in full by Nov 15. Link to website https://www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Highlander Highlights 10.21.24

Highlander Highlights

Happy 9th Week of School
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Disability History and Awareness Month
Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities. Disability history covers the largest minority in America and the struggle that brought about the Disability Rights Movement. Allyship is those without disabilities assisting those with disabilities. Allies offer support and can help amplify the voices of people with disabilities. They can also help others without disabilities understand why equity is important.

This week's focus:
Allyship and Intersectionality
Intersectionality is the acknowledgment that diverse identities overlap within communities. A person could face oppressions such as having a disability, being from the LGBTQ+ community, being a person of color, or others.
Allyship is those without disabilities assisting those with disabilities. Allies offer support and can help amplify the voices of people with disabilities. They can also help others without disabilities understand why equity is important.

Be An Ally – A list of how to be a good ally such as actively listening, practicing accountability, supporting identities and communities, taking actions, and more.
The Dos and Don’ts of Disability – A video of people with a disability explaining how someone can help and why it is important to ask someone if there’s anything needed to assist before acting.
Curriculum for Self-Advocates – While it’s listed as being for self-advocates, there is great value in giving it to someone in an ally role. It explains how people with disabilities feel, the effects of certain stereotypes, and how best to assist someone with a disability. It deals almost exclusively with autism.
10 Ways to be a Good Ally to Disabled People – A list, written by a person with a disability, about how people without disabilities can be a good ally.

Important Reminders

If you are entering the building between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:03 PM, we kindly request that you check in at the Main Office and get a visitor badge.
Our late start Fridays this month are: 10/11, 10/18, and 10/25. School will start at 8:50 am and buses will pick up 90 minutes later than they do Monday through Thursday.
RSD Board meeting 10/9 and 10/23 at 7pm at KEC.
AP Fees are due 10/22.
Turkey Basket Drive happening NOW through Nov. 15th.
Spooky Movie Night - Wednesday Oct. 23rd.
Spooky Spirit Week - October 28th through 31st.
Sounds of the Highlands Concert 10/30 at 7pm in the Hazen Auditorium.
No School Nov. 1st.

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.

Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!

We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.

If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

World Language Testing
Attention Students: If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Testing will be offered at Hazen Tuesday, November 5. The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by Monday, October 28.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Update on Community Service Process
Hello parents and students. The process for submitting community service hours has changed slightly this year to streamline the process for students. Here is the new process.

Students get a paper copy of the community service time log
Students participate in community service
Students fill out the paper copy of the community service time log
Students use the QR code on the bottom of the community service time log to go to an online Google form
Students fill out the online Google form with the information on the community service time log. The office staff will use this form to enter student community service hours into Skyward
Students keep the paper copy of the community service time log for their own records

A short slide deck explaining this process with pictures of the paper and online forms can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Mp0NOgS0HIpcyL30bMBZlZELU6fiQBgb6L3cOQZ5J6k/edit?usp=sharing

Running Start Students
Running start students should only be on campus to conduct school business (i.e. ASB tickets/fees, Athletics, Counselor Meetings), or to attend an in-person class on the Hazen campus. Otherwise, running start students need to not be on campus during the school day. If you are attending in-person classes you should not be on campus earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of your class or later than 10 minutes after your class. Once you have finished your business, we ask that you please leave campus. If you are found loitering on campus, you will be asked to leave.

Hazen Senior Season

Senior Meeting #2 - information from Counselors and Admin
Attention all Hazen Seniors:

Next Friday, October 25th, we will have out second Senior Class Meeting of the year!

The meeting will take place in the auditorium and will start promptly at 10:35 AM. Seniors who have a 2nd period at Hazen will be dismissed at 10:30 AM to go to the auditorium. Running Start seniors and seniors with a late-start schedule are also encouraged to attend. For students without a 2nd period, when you get to campus please go directly to the auditorium, the doors will open at 10:30 AM.

At this meeting, we will go over information you will need to know to successfully graduate at the end of the year.

Please email kelly.jones@rentonschools.us with any questions.

Senior Cap and Gown Orders are Due!
Class of 2025 Cap and Gown Orders Due!

All students planning on participating in the graduation assembly must have a Hazen cap, gown, tassel and stole.

All items can be purchased as part of a package or individually.

All orders must be placed at Jostens.com

Jostens packets are available outside the ASB Office.

Senior Meeting #1 Follow-Up
We had a great turnout for our first Senior Meeting; but I know that because of Running Start classes and work schedules, many seniors are not able to make these meetings. I will do my best to communicate out everything that we cover at each meeting. Please make sure to check your emails frequently so that you do not miss an important deadline.

As the year goes on we will continue to add all pertinent senior and graduation information to the Hazen Graduation website. But please, do not hesitate to reach out to me at kelly.jones@rentonschools.us or to our Office Manager, Ms. Umetsu, at tessa.umetsu@rentonschools.us with any graduation-related questions you might have.

During our first senior meeting there was a presentation by Jostens regarding cap, gown, stole, and other graduation item ordering and a presentation by your hard-working Senior Class Officers and amazing Class Sponsors.

Jostens Information

Cap/Gown Order Day Deadline: October 22
All students must have a Hazen cap, gown, tassel, and stole for graduation.
Jostens has a variety of packages to consider. The graduation regalia items (cap-gown-tassel-stole) can also be ordered separately.
Students are able to re-use a siblings cap and gown (as long as they fit); but all students will need to purchase a new tassel AND a new stole. (The Class of 2025 will be the first Hazen class to wear the NEW stole design.)
All orders should be placed at Jostens.com
For more information, Jostens packets can be picked up outside the ASB Office.

Senior Class Information

Your Senior Class Officers and Class Sponsors have been working hard to plan events to help raise money for prom.
Review their presentation to learn more about these upcoming activities.

Senior Photos
It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today!

Hazen Athletics

Congratulations Abdul Gilbert! Week 6 WIAA Athlete of the Week! Abdul was nominated for his 21 carries for 337 yards rushing and six touchdowns in Hazen’s victory over Redmond. The 337 rushing yards is believed to be a single-game rushing record for Hazen High School.
Winter Sports Night Friday 11/14 at 6pm in the auditorium. Anyone interested in learning more about the sports we office during the Winter Season, please join us!
Winter Sports are gearing up! Interested in Girls or Boys Basketball, Girls or Boys Wrestling, Boys Swim & Dive, Girls Gymnastics, or Girls Flag Football? Come to the athlete interest meetings to get information about tryouts, practice, and expectations! Make sure you register in Final Forms and get everything taken care of ahead of time so you can jump right in! Need help to get started? Come see Ms. Presley in the Main Office.
- Fri, 10/25 Girls Basketball Interest Meeting, 2:10p, Upper North Gym
- Thu, 10/31 Boys & Girls Wrestling Interest Meeting, 2:10p, Weight Room

Games This Week
FOOTBALL:

10/21: JV v. Renton, 7pm, Hazen Turf Field
10/24: Varsity v. Newport, 7pm, Renton Memorial Stadium

BOYS GOLF:

No matches this week

CROSSCOUNTRY:

10/26: Kingco Conference, 8am, Lake Sammamish State Park Lake

BOYS TENNIS:

No matches schedule this week

VOLLEYBALL:

10/21: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Juanita, 5:15pm and 7pm, Juanita HS
10/23: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Sammamish, 5:15pm and 7pm, Sammamish HS

GIRLS SOCCER:

10/21: C-Team @ Mercer Island, 7pm, Mercer Island Stadium
10/22: JV & Varsity @ Newport, 5:30pm and 7:30pm, Newport HS Stadium
10/22: C-Team v. Highline, 5:30pm, Hazen Turf Field
10/23: C-Team @ Lindbergh, 7pm, Renton Memorial Stadium

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:

10/24: @ Mercer Island, 3:30pm, Mary Wayte Pool

Scores from Last Week
FOOTBALL:

10/14: C-Team WIN 27-7
10/19: Varsity: WIN 69-20

BOYS GOLF:

No Scores

CROSS COUNTRY:

No Scores

BOYS TENNIS:

No Scores

VOLLEYBALL:

10/14: C-Team WIN 3-1
10/14: JV WIN 3-1
10/14: Varsity 3-1
10/16: C-Team WIN 3-0
10/16: JV WIN 2-1
10/16: Varsity LOSS 3-2

GIRLS SOCCER:

10/14: C-Team WIN 3-0
10/15: Varsity TIE 1-1
10/15: JV WIN 4-0
10/17: Varsity LOSS 3-1
10/17: JV LOSS 3-2

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE

No Scores

Hazen Boosters

Hazen Spirit Wear
Stock up on your Hazen Spirit Wear at the last home football game of the season on Thursday, October 24th. Hazen Boosters will be onsite at Renton Memorial Stadium through the 3rd quarter.

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT X-COUNTRY AND VOLLEYBALL
Need a new mattress? There’s never a better time to buy! The Hazen High School Gym will be turned into a mattress showroom for one day only, Sunday, October 27th 10am – 5pm! 30 different mattresses will be on display! Top quality name brands! All sizes available! Great prices with even better customer service! Anything you’d find at a standard mattress retailer you’ll find right here! Best of all, every purchase supports Hazen CROSS-COUNTRY & VOLLEYBALL! Plan to come check out what we have to offer!

Poinsettia/Wreath Sale
Beautiful poinsettias wreaths, and garlands supplied by Squak Mountain Nursery are available for purchase to benefit the Class of 2025 Grad Night Event.
ORDER and PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY: NOVEMBER 6th, 2025
Pick up November 20th from 2:15-5:30 pm in the Hazen Cafeteria.
Two Ways to Purchase:
1- by credit card at www.hazenboosters.org/sge25
2- by check (made payable to Hazen Boosters) with a completed order form (www.hazenboosters.org/sge25)
Choose from Red, White or Pink Poinsettias, 24" Door Wreath, 14" Table Wreath, 25' Cedar Garland Roll.

Knife Sharpening Fundraiser
Get your kitchen ready for the holidays with professional knife sharpening! Email secretary@hazenboosters.org to book your appointment. Knives will be sharpened and returned to you next day. Asking for donations between $1-$2 per inch of steel sharpened. Once the cutting edges are measured, we will provide you with the total amount and collect your donation when returning your knives. Your Contribution will make a significant impact on the 2025 Senior Grad Night Event.

Senior Grad Night Party Tickets
Early Bird Grad Night Registration is going on now. Early bird pricing ends on November 15th! Buy a ticket now for $125.00. Price increases every trimester. Sign up and complete the required paperwork so YOU can celebrate with your class. To register- visit www.hazenboosters.org/sge25.

Highlander Highlights 10.28.24

Highlander Highlights

Happy 10th Week of School
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Turkey Baskets
Gobble Gobble Highlanders! Bring donations of boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy packets, canned cranberries, canned fruits, canned vegetables, and dessert mixes to your 2nd-period classrooms until Friday, November 15th. Boxes are now in your 2nd-period classrooms and our class boxes are in the upper commons under your class turkey.

Blood Drive 10/29/24
Hazen, our first Blood Drive still has over half of its available donation appointments available and we’re looking for donors who want to help save lives! Donation times are available from 2nd period through after school. Give blood, save lives, get cookies, earn an Amazon gift card, and become eligible for a scholarship!

The Kilt
The first issue of the year is now out! Check it out at hazenthekilt.net!

Vaccination Clinic
RSD is running a Free Vaccine Clinic on 10/28/24 and 11/4/24 at Kohwles Education Center, right across from the Walmart in Renton. If you or your students need to get caught up on vaccinations, now is the time!

9th Grade Success After School Help
Are you in 9th grade? Do you need help with your Math and/or Science assignments! Bring your work to these classrooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays and get some help from knowledgeable teachers and get a snack!

Important Reminders

Sounds of the Highlands Concert 10/30 at 7pm in the Hazen Auditorium.
Blood Drive Tuesday October 29th.
No Costumes 10/31.
No School Nov. 1st.
Veteran's Day Assembly Nov. 8th - alt bell schedule.
No School Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day.
Winter Sports Family Meeting Nov. 14th, 6pm in the Auditorium.
Boosters General Member Meeting Nov. 20th, 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
NO LATE START FRIDAY NOV 22ND - alt bell schedule.
10:00am Late Start for Finals - Monday Nov 25th & Tuesday Nov 26th - alt bell schedule.
Early Dismissal Wednesday Nov 27th - school is dismissed at 10:20am - alt bell schedule.
No School Nov 28th and 29th - Thanksgiving Break.
No School Monday Dec. 2nd - Teacher PD Day.

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.

Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!

We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.

If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk

If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Photos
It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.

https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Athletic Updates and Important Information
Winter Sports are gearing up! Interested in Girls or Boys Basketball, Girls or Boys Wrestling, Boys Swim & Dive, Girls Gymnastics, or Girls Flag Football? Come to the athlete interest meetings to get information about tryouts, practice, and expectations! Make sure you register in Final Forms and get everything taken care of ahead of time so you can jump right in! Need help to get started? Come see Ms. Presley in the Main Office.

Thu, 10/31 Boys & Girls Wrestling Interest Meeting, 2:10p, Weightroom

Winter Sports Family Information Night
Thursday Nov. 14th at 6:00pm, in the Auditorium.

Games This Week
FOOTBALL:

10/28: C-Team @ Newport, 7pm, Newport HS.
Post Season game #1: 11/2: Varsity @ North Creek, 1pm at Pop Keeney Stadium, Bothell
BOYS GOLF:
Post Season - SeaKing 4A : 10/29: District 2. Brock Garrett will be playing in this district match.
CROSSCOUNTRY:
Post Season - SeaKing Championship: 11/1 & 11/2: Congrats to the 19 runners who will be running in this Championship match.

VOLLEYBALL:

10:28: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Woodinville, 5:15pm & 7pm, Woodinville HS
10/30: C-Team, JV, & Varsity v. Redmond, Senior Night, 5:15pm & 7pm, Hazen Gym.

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE:

Post Season - League meet #1: 11/1: Congrats to the 18 swimmers who will be swimming in this League meet.

Scores from Last Week
FOOTBALL:

10/19: Varsity @ Renton HS WIN 69-20
10/21: JV v. Renton HS - CANCELED
10/24: Varsity v. Newport HS WIN 45-24

VOLLEYBALL:

10/21: Varsity @ Juanita LOSS 3-0
10/21: JV @ Juanita LOSS 3-0
10/21: C-Team @ Juanita LOSS 2-1
10/23: Varsity @ Sammamish LOSS 3-2
10/23: JV @ Sammamish LOSS 3-0
10/23: C-Team @ Sammamish WIN 2-1

GIRLS SOCCER:

10/21: C-Team @ Mercer Island LOSS 1-0
10/22: Varsity @ Newport LOSS 1-0
10/22: JV @ Newport WIN 2-0
10/22: C-Team v. Highline WIN 5-0
10/23: C-Team @ Lindbergh - CANCELED

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE

10/24: @ Mercer Island LOSS 138-48

Hazen Boosters

Poinsettia/Wreath Sale
Hey Hazen! 🌟 Don't miss out on the chance to make the holidays bloom! 🌺 It's time to get your orders in for the poinsettia and wreath sale fundraiser. These gorgeous plants can brighten up any space and are perfect for the holiday season. 🎄 Remember, the deadline is November 6th. So, let's show our school spirit and support by signing up today! 💪 Click the link to order: (Poinsettias and Wreath Sale) Let's make it a success together! Go, Hazen! 💚💛💙

Donate to the Annual Turkey Drive!
Give to the Annual Turkey Drive today! Monetary donations can be accepted online at Turkey Drive Donations. Thank you for your continued support!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Save with early bird price by deposit or pay in full by Nov 15. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 11.4.24

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
November 4th though November 8th

Happy 11th Week of School
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Honoring All Who Served
Hazen High School wishes to recognize and thank the many people who have served, and are currently serving, in our country's armed forces. We honor them for their service, sacrifice, and love of country; understanding that we, as a nation, go about the business of our days while our military personnel work tirelessly to ensure we can do so. Thank you for your service.
We especially wish to honor families who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We thank you for your loved one's service and sacrifice for our country.
Thank you Veterans!

Turkey Baskets
Gobble Gobble Highlanders! Bring donations of boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy packets, canned cranberries, canned fruits, canned vegetables, and dessert mixes to your 2nd-period classrooms until Friday, November 15th. Boxes are now in your 2nd-period classrooms and our class boxes are in the upper commons under your class turkey.

The Kilt
The first issue of the year is now out! Check it out at hazenthekilt.net!

Vaccine Clinic
RSD is running a Free Vaccine Clinic on 10/28/24 and 11/4/24 at Kohwles Education Center, right across from the Walmart in Renton. If you or your students need to get caught up on vaccinations, now is the time!

After School Help
There is after-school academic support available this Tuesday in the Library and Opportunity Center.
In the library: Math (Mr. DeYoe), Science (Mr. Alvarez), ELA (Ms. Hundelt), World Language (Ms. Mannschreck)
In the Opportunity Center: ELA (Mx. Knight)

Important Reminders

Veteran's Day Assembly Nov. 8th - alt bell schedule.
No School Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day.
Winter Sports Family Meeting Nov. 14th, 6pm in the Auditorium.
Boosters General Member Meeting Nov. 20th, 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
NO LATE START FRIDAY NOV 22ND - alt bell schedule.
10:00am Late Start for Finals - Monday Nov 25th & Tuesday Nov 26th - alt bell schedule.
Early Dismissal Wednesday Nov 27th - school is dismissed at 10:20am - alt bell schedule.
No School Nov 28th and 29th - Thanksgiving Break.
No School Monday Dec. 2nd - Teacher PD Day.

Alt Schedule for Friday

Tri 2 Schedule Changes
Counselors will be announcing this week the process for schedule changes for Tri 2. Keep an eye out on the counseling website for more information.

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics
Athletic Updates and Important Information
Winter Sports Family Information Night for ALL families who are interested in Winter Sports

Thursday Nov. 14th at 6:00pm, in the Auditorium.

Winter Sports is right around the corner. If you are interested in playing a Winter Sport, now is the time to get your Final Forms set up and filled out. If you have any questions about Final Forms or the Sports offered this Winter, please reach out to Ms. Presley.
Sports Offered this Winter:

Girls Flag Football
Boys Swim & Dive
Girls Wrestling
Boys Wrestling
Girls Basket Ball
Boys Basket Ball
Gymnastics

Scores from Last Week
FOOTBALL:
Playoff Game #1 LOSS 21-14
VOLLEYBALL:
Playoff Game #1 LOSS 0-3 (Northcreek)
Playoff Game #2 LOSS 1-2 (Redmond)
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE
Moving on to next Post Season meet! Congrats girls! District Meet is Nov. 8th & 9th - 8 of our girls will be moving on to swim at this event.

Hazen Boosters

General Booster Membership Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM for the monthly meeting.

Poinsettia/Wreath Sale
Hey Hazen! 🌟 Don't miss out on the chance to make the holidays bloom! 🌺 It's time to get your orders in for the poinsettia and wreath sale fundraiser. These gorgeous plants can brighten up any space and are perfect for the holiday season. 🎄 Remember, the deadline is November 6th. So, let's show our school spirit and support by signing up today! 💪 Click the link to order: (Poinsettias and Wreath Sale) Let's make it a success together! Go, Hazen! 💚💛💙

Donate to the Annual Turkey Drive!
Hi Highlanders! We are looking for donations for our annual Turkey Basket Drive! Help us make history by bringing non perishable foods (canned veggies, canned fruits, mashed potato mixes, stuffing boxes, and cranberry sauces) to the Hazen main office OR support us with monetary donations through the link on the Booster Home Page! Thank you for your support in helping Renton Families this holiday season. Drive runs through Nov. 22nd.

Annual Booster Auction
Please join us for our next planning meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. (just before the Boosters General Meeting). Come learn more and consider joining our Planning Committee at the next meeting at Hazen High School Opportunity Center or on ZOOM
https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3966251-volunteer-for-the-auction
All Hazen Booster Teams & Clubs are invited to participate!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Save with early bird price by deposit or pay in full by Nov 15. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 11.11.24

Highlander Highlights
November 11th through November 15th

Happy 12th week of school
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Honoring All Who Served
Hazen High School wishes to recognize and thank the many people who have served, and are currently serving, in our country's armed forces. We honor them for their service, sacrifice, and love of country; understanding that we, as a nation, go about the business of our days while our military personnel work tirelessly to ensure we can do so. Thank you for your service.
We especially wish to honor families who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We thank you for your loved one's service and sacrifice for our country.
Thank you Veterans!

Turkey Baskets
Gobble Gobble Highlanders! Bring donations of boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy packets, canned cranberries, canned fruits, canned vegetables, and dessert mixes to your 2nd-period classrooms until Friday, November 22nd. Boxes are now in your 2nd-period classrooms and our class boxes are in the upper commons under your class turkey.

Yearbooks
Hey Highlanders! Yearbooks are on sale right now!! You can purchase them online or in the ASB Office. Yearbooks are $85. Sale will end Nov. 15th!

After School Help
There is after-school academic support available this Tuesday in the Library and Opportunity Center.
In the library: Math (Mr. DeYoe), Science (Mr. Alvarez), ELA (Ms. Hundelt), World Language (Ms. Mannschreck)
In the Opportunity Center: ELA (Mx. Knight)

Important Reminders

No School Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day.
Winter Sports Family Meeting Nov. 14th, 6pm in the Auditorium.
Boosters General Member Meeting Nov. 20th, 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
NO LATE START FRIDAY NOV 22ND - alt bell schedule.
10:00am Late Start for Finals - Monday Nov 25th & Tuesday Nov 26th - alt bell schedule.
Early Dismissal Wednesday Nov 27th - school is dismissed at 10:20am - alt bell schedule.
No School Nov 28th and 29th - Thanksgiving Break.
No School Monday Dec. 2nd - Teacher PD Day.

Tri 2 Schedule Changes
The opportunity to request a schedule change for Trimester 2 is currently open from Wednesday Nov. 6 - Wednesday, Nov. 20:

Schedule change request forms are open for 2 weeks, and CLOSE on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
No student requested changes will be allowed after Nov. 20, and there won’t be an opportunity to request a schedule change once Trimester 2 starts. Trimesters are short, so it’s important that students are in classes on the first day of the term!
Student Requested Schedule Change Forms can be found on the Hazen Webpage -> Counseling Tab -> Schedule Change Requests for 2nd Trimester: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/counseling/requesting-a-schedule-change-for-2nd-trimester-clone
Please use the online form to request your schedule change (don’t email your counselor).
Remember, counselors can’t give you a different teacher or rearrange the order of your classes.

Deadline to request a schedule change for Trimester 2 is Wednesday, Nov. 20!

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is our attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics
Athletic Updates and Important Information

Winter Sports Family Information Night for ALL families who are interested in Winter Sports

Thursday Nov. 14th at 6:00pm, in the Auditorium.

Winter Sports is right around the corner. If you are interested in playing a Winter Sport, now is the time to get your Final Forms set up and filled out. If you have any questions about Final Forms or the Sports offered this Winter, please reach out to Ms. Presley.
Sports Offered this Winter:

Girls Flag Football
Boys Swim & Dive
Girls Wrestling
Boys Wrestling
Girls Basket Ball
Boys Basket Ball
Gymnastics

Hazen Boosters

General Booster Membership Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM for the monthly meeting.

Poinsettia/Wreath Sale EXENDED
New deadline to order is November 13th! Don't miss out on the chance to make the holidays bloom! It's time to get your orders in for the poinsettia and wreath sale fundraiser. These gorgeous plants can brighten up any space and are perfect for the holiday season. So, let's show our school spirit and support by signing up today! Click the link to order: (Poinsettias and Wreath Sale)

Donate to the Annual Turkey Drive!
Hi Highlanders! We are looking for donations for our annual Turkey Basket Drive! Help us make history by bringing nonperishable foods (canned veggies, canned fruits, mashed potato mixes, stuffing boxes, and cranberry sauces) to the Hazen main office OR support us with monetary donations on the Booster Home Page! Thank you for your support in helping Renton Families this holiday season. Drive runs through Nov. 22nd

Hazen Booster Auction and General Membership Meeting
Please join us for our next planning meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. (just before the Boosters General Meeting). Come learn more and consider joining our Planning Committee at the next meeting at Hazen High School Opportunity Center or on ZOOM
https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3966251-volunteer-for-the-auction
All Hazen Booster Teams & Clubs are invited to participate!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Save with early bird price by deposit or pay in full by Nov 15. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 11.18.24

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
November 18th though November 22nd

Happy 13th Week of School
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Congrats Yearbook
Congrats Hazen Yearbook team - winner of the National Yearbook Program of Excellence for the 3rd year in a row!

Important Reminders

Booster's Poinsettia pick up Wed. Nov. 20th
Boosters General Member Meeting Nov. 20th, 7pm in the Opportunity Center.
NO LATE START FRIDAY NOV 22ND - alt bell schedule.
10:00am Late Start for Finals - Monday Nov 25th & Tuesday Nov 26th - alt bell schedule.
Early Dismissal Wednesday Nov 27th - school is dismissed at 10:20am - alt bell schedule.
No School Nov 28th and 29th - Thanksgiving Break.
No School Monday Dec. 2nd - Teacher PD Day.

RSD Family Climate Survey
Thank you for helping RSD collect helpful information from and for our community. From Nov. 12th through Dec. 3rd the online family survey will be available in six different languages. Please complete a survey for each school you have children attending. You can find the survey here.
Hazen Families! Principal Cooper would like to invite all Hazen families to complete the survey, and to encourage participation, we invite you to fill out this form once you have completed the survey. Submitting this form will put you into a drawing to win 1 of 4 gift cards provided by Principal Cooper. (one gift card winner per grade level)

Turkey Baskets
Thanks to all who came out and pied their fave Hazen adult last Friday! There's still time to help our families have a great Thanksgiving. Bring in any of the needed items by this Friday, November 22nd. Lists can be found on the Turkey Baskets in The Commons or in your 2nd period classes! Let's band together and help the community for the holidays!

NO LATE START THIS FRIDAY
There is NO LATE START Fri. Nov. 22nd.
School still start at 7:20am and dismiss at 2:03pm. Busses will run routes at the same times as they normally would Monday through Thursday.
Here is the bell schedule for Friday:

1st period: 7:20 - 8:24
2nd period: 8:29-10:06
- Announcements: 8:29 - 8:32
- Class Time: 8:32 - 9:36
- Homeroom: 9:36 - 10:06
3rd period: 10:11 - 11:15
Lunch: 11:15 - 11:45
4th period: 11:50 - 12:54
5th period: 12:59 - 2:03

Finals Week
First Trimester finals will be held on Monday Nov. 25th and Tuesday Nov. 26th. Both days will be extended late start days, with the school day starting at 10am.
Here is the bell schedules for Monday and Tuesday:

Monday Nov. 25th
- School Starts 10am
- Study Hall (in 2nd period/Homeroom classrooms): 10:00 - 11:09
- Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
- 1st period: 11:44 - 12:51
- 2nd period: 12:56 - 2:03
Tuesday Nov. 26th
- School Starts 10am
- 3rd period: 10:00 - 11:09
- Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
- 4th period: 11:44 - 12:51
- 5th period: 12:56 - 2:03

Early Dismissal
Wednesday Nov. 27th, we will have early dismissal. School will start at 7:20am and dismiss at 10:20am. No lunch will be served at school on this day.
Here is the bell schedule for that day:

1st period: 7:20 - 7:50
2nd period: 7:55 - 8:25
Announcements: 7:55 - 7:58
3rd period: 8:40 - 9:10
4th period: 9:15 - 9:45
5th period: 9:50 - 10:20

Tri 2 Schedule Changes
The opportunity to request a schedule change for Trimester 2 is currently open from Wednesday Nov. 6 - Wednesday, Nov. 20:

Schedule change request forms are open for 2 weeks, and CLOSE on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
No student requested changes will be allowed after Nov. 20, and there won’t be an opportunity to request a schedule change once Trimester 2 starts. Trimesters are short, so it’s important that students are in classes on the first day of the term!
Student Requested Schedule Change Forms can be found on the Hazen Webpage -> Counseling Tab -> Schedule Change Requests for 2nd Trimester: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/counseling/requesting-a-schedule-change-for-2nd-trimester-clone
Please use the online form to request your schedule change (don’t email your counselor).
Remember, counselors can’t give you a different teacher or rearrange the order of your classes.

Deadline to request a schedule change for Trimester 2 is Wednesday, Nov. 20!

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Thanksgiving Weekend Non-School Days
There is no school:

Thursday Nov. 28th
Friday Nov. 29th
Monday Dec. 2nd

Freshman Eat & Complete
9th graders! Come to the library after school on Tuesdays for snacks and homework help!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Congrats Girls Swim & Dive
Hazen Girls Swim and Dive scored 84 points, ranking them 9th in the entire State of Washington!!! Molly McCorriston earned 2nd in the 100 Free and 200 Free, Elizabeth Nguyen earned 13th in the Fly and 15th in the Breaststroke. Lillian Harkins placed 20th in Dive and is a freshman! The 400 Free relay got 9th in the finals and the 200 Free relay earned themselves 6th in the STATE in finals. They swam and dove their bums off!! The last time Hazen Swim and Dive Team placed this well at state was 2011, which was 8th place and in 2012, Hazen placed 10th. It has been 12 years since Hazen has been within the top 10 teams in the State! Well done Elizabeth, Alexis, Jasmine and Molly! You have made your Hazen Alumni and Current Highlander Community very proud!!!

Athletic Updates and Important Information
Winter Sports start today! If you are interested in playing a Winter Sport, now is the time to get your Final Forms set up and filled out. If you have any questions about Final Forms or the Sports offered this Winter, please reach out to Ms. Presley.
Sports Offered this Winter:

Girls Flag Football
Boys Swim & Dive
Girls Wrestling
Boys Wrestling
Girls Basket Ball
Boys Basket Ball
Gymnastics

Students have until Nov. 30th to sign up for all Winter Sports (except Boys Swim & Dive which closed 11/18).

Hazen Boosters

Go Ice Skating, Help Hazen!
Grab a friend to go ice skating and head down to Bellevue Downtown Park between November 15 – January 12. Mention “Hazen” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to Hazen Booster Club! In order for us to receive payment, you must purchase admission in-person so rink staff can keep a tally!
The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square). It features the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience!

Donate to the Annual Turkey Drive!
Give to the Annual Turkey Drive today! Monetary donations can be accepted online at Turkey Drive Donations. Thank you for your continued support!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 11.25.24

Happy Last Week of Tri 1!

Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Finals Week
First Trimester finals will be held on Monday Nov. 25th and Tuesday Nov. 26th. Both days will be extended late start days, with the school day starting at 10am.
Here is the bell schedules for Monday and Tuesday:

Monday Nov. 25th
- School Starts 10am
- Study Hall (in 2nd period/Homeroom classrooms): 10:00 - 11:09
- Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
- 1st period: 11:44 - 12:51
- 2nd period: 12:56 - 2:03
Tuesday Nov. 26th
- School Starts 10am
- 3rd period: 10:00 - 11:09
- Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
- 4th period: 11:44 - 12:51
- 5th period: 12:56 - 2:03

Early Dismissal
Wednesday Nov. 27th, we will have early dismissal. School will start at 7:20am and dismiss at 10:20am. No lunch will be served at school on this day.
Here is the bell schedule for that day:

1st period: 7:20 - 7:50
2nd period: 7:55 - 8:25
Announcements: 7:55 - 7:58
3rd period: 8:40 - 9:10
4th period: 9:15 - 9:45
5th period: 9:50 - 10:20

RSD Family Climate Survey
Thank you for helping RSD collect helpful information from and for our community. From Nov. 12th through Dec. 3rd the online family survey will be available in six different languages. Please complete a survey for each school you have children attending. You can find the survey here.
Hazen Families! Principal Cooper would like to invite all Hazen families to complete the survey, and to encourage participation, we invite you to fill out this form once you have completed the survey. Submitting this form will put you into a drawing to win 1 of 4 gift cards provided by Principal Cooper. (one gift card winner per grade level)

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Thanksgiving Weekend Non-School Days
There is no school:

Thursday Nov. 28th
Friday Nov. 29th
Monday Dec. 2nd

Freshman Eat & Complete
9th graders! Come to the library after school on Tuesdays for snacks and homework help!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Athletic Updates and Important Information
Winter Sports start today! If you are interested in playing a Winter Sport, now is the time to get your Final Forms set up and filled out. If you have any questions about Final Forms or the Sports offered this Winter, please reach out to Ms. Presley.
Sports Offered this Winter:

Girls Flag Football
Boys Swim & Dive
Girls Wrestling
Boys Wrestling
Girls Basket Ball
Boys Basket Ball
Gymnastics

Students have until Nov. 30th to sign up for all Winter Sports (except Boys Swim & Dive which closed 11/18).

Hazen Boosters

Go Ice Skating, Help Hazen!
Grab a friend to go ice skating and head down to Bellevue Downtown Park between November 15 – January 12. Mention “Hazen” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to Hazen Booster Club! In order for us to receive payment, you must purchase admission in-person so rink staff can keep a tally!
The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square). It features the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 12.2.24

Happy 1st Week for Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

1st day of Tri 1: Tuesday Dec. 3rd.
Late Start Friday Dec. 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Winter Pep Assembly: Friday Dec. 13th
RSD Board Meeting: Wed. Dec. 11th
Holiday Choral Concert: Wed. Dec. 18th
Music Department Holiday Gala: Thurs. Dec. 19th
Winter Break: Dec. 23rd though Dec. 3rd

RSD Family Climate Survey
Thank you for helping RSD collect helpful information from and for our community. From Nov. 12th through Dec. 3rd the online family survey will be available in six different languages. Please complete a survey for each school you have children attending. You can find the survey here.
Hazen Families! Principal Cooper would like to invite all Hazen families to complete the survey, and to encourage participation, we invite you to fill out this form once you have completed the survey. Submitting this form will put you into a drawing to win 1 of 4 gift cards provided by Principal Cooper. (one gift card winner per grade level)

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Freshman Eat & Complete
9th graders! Come to the library after school on Tuesdays for snacks and homework help!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 12/4: Varsity @ Interlake 7:15pm
- 12/7: C-Team, JV, and Varsity v. Cedarcrest, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 4pm
Girls Basketball:
- 12/4: Varsity @ Bellevue 5:40pm
- 12/7: Varsity v. Inglemoor 6:15pm
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 12/4: @ Juanita 3pm
Wrestling:
- No meets this week
Gymnastics:
- No meets this week
Flag Football:
- No meets this week

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 11/29: LOSS 78-49
- 11/30: :PSS 66-57
Girls Basketball:
- 11/30: LOSS 57-26
Boys Swim and Dive:
- no meets
Wrestling:
- no meets
Gymnastics:
- no meets
Flag Football:
- no meets

Hazen Boosters

Go Ice Skating, Help Hazen!
Grab a friend to go ice skating and head down to Bellevue Downtown Park between November 15 – January 12. Mention “Hazen” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to Hazen Booster Club! In order for us to receive payment, you must purchase admission in-person so rink staff can keep a tally!
The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square). It features the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 12.9.24

Happy 2nd Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Friday Dec. 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Winter Pep Assembly: Friday Dec. 13th - alt schedule!
Winterfest: Friday Dec. 13th
RSD Board Meeting: Wed. Dec. 11th
Holiday Choral Concert: Wed. Dec. 18th
Music Department Holiday Gala: Thurs. Dec. 19th
Winter Break: Dec. 23rd though Jan. 3rd

Winterfest
Highlanders, our annual Winterfest is coming soon! On December 13, from 5-8 pm, students and families in the Renton community can come to Hazen and explore what our clubs and Leadership has to offer. There will be food sold by clubs, and games hosted by Leadership. Some of the food that will be featured includes, Misso soup, Chai Cookies, Snowman cake pops, Matcha lattes and so much more. Come by and support Hazen!

Alternate Schedule for Dec 13th

Warning Bell: 8:45am
1st period: 8:50am - 9:32am
2nd period: 9:37am - 10:22am
3rd period: 10:27am - 11:09am
Lunch: 11:09am - 11:39am
4th period: 11:44am - 12:26pm
5th period: 12:31pm - 1:13pm
Winter Pep Assembly: 1:23pm - 2:03pm

Hazen Holiday Gala
Holiday Gala Concert Ticket
Holiday Gala Dinner/Auction Ticket

Attendance Matters
Did you know that students who miss 10% of the school year can suffer academically? That is just 18 days, or the equivalent of one day every two weeks!
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. In fact, half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school! Let's all work together to set good habits around attending school regularly.
Attendance matters, and we hope that all our Highlanders are here every day!
We know that sometimes students are sick or need to stay home for various reasons. Please be sure to contact the school if your child is sick. Ms. Jacobs is out attendance specialist, however Ms. Umetsu, our office manager can also help when it comes to excusing absences.
If you need assistance with transportation or other challenges, please reach out to the school--we are here to help!

Mental Health Supports
If your students struggles with Mental Health or is in need of Mentorship through tough times, RSD has a whole list of approved provides that we can help your students get in contact with. Please encourage your student to see their counselor who can help get them set up with someone who can help them.

Technology Resources
Our Tech Support Professionals will remain available this week from 7:30am to 10:45am in room 209, just off the Library. If you need help outside these times, please put in a help desk ticket. You can find information about this here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/technology-services/help-desk
If you need to replace your Chromebook Charger please follow these steps:

Go to this website
Scroll down to Need a New Charger
Expand the field
You will see a link for Replacement Charger for Lenovo Chromebooks
Click that link and purchase your replacement charger.

Freshman Eat & Complete
9th graders! Come to the library after school on Tuesdays for snacks and homework help!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 12/9: C-Team & JV @ Interlake; 5:40pm & 7:15pm
- 12/10: JV & Varsity @ Bothell; 5:40pm & 7:15pm
- 12/11: C-Team @ Lindbergh; 7pm
- 12/12: C-Team @ Bothell; 7pm
- 12/13: JV & Varsity v. Eastlake; 5pm & 8pm
- 12/14: JV & Varsity @ Lindbergh; 3:30pm & 6:30pm
Girls Basketball:
- 12/11: Varsity @ Issaquah; 7:30pm
- 12/13: Varsity v. Liberty; 6:30pm
- 12/14: Varsity @ Lindbergh; 5pm
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 12/12: Swim Meet v. Woodinville; 3pm
Wrestling:
- 12/10: King Co Girls Wrestling Scramble; 5pm @ North Creek HS
- 12/12 Boys & Girls @ Mount Si; 6pm
- 12/12: Boys & Girls @ Skyline; 7:15pm
Gymnastics:
- 12/10: Gymnastics Meet @ Mount Si; 7pm
Flag Football:
- 12/11: Verses Renton; Renton Memorial Stadium; 4pm
- 12/11: Verses Tyee; Renton Memorial Stadium; 5pm

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 12/4 Varsity: LOSS 52-49
- 12/7 Varsity: LOSS 62-50
- 12/7 JV: WIN 69-56
- 12/7 C-Team: WIN 68-24
Girls Basketball:
- 12/4 Varsity: LOSS 64-49
- 12/7 Varsity: LOSS 49-34
Boys Swim and Dive:
- no scores posted
Wrestling:
- no scores posted
Gymnastics:
- no meets
Flag Football:
no meets

Hazen Boosters

Go Ice Skating, Help Hazen!
Grab a friend to go ice skating and head down to Bellevue Downtown Park between November 15 – January 12. Mention “Hazen” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to Hazen Booster Club! In order for us to receive payment, you must purchase admission in-person so rink staff can keep a tally!
The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square). It features the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 12.16.24

Happy 3rd Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Friday Dec. 20th.
Hazen, McKnight, and Risdon Vertical Orchestra Concert Tues. Dec. 17th
Holiday Choral Concert: Wed. Dec. 18th
Music Department Holiday Gala: Thurs. Dec. 19th
Winter Break: Dec. 23rd though Jan. 3rd

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

School pictures are great for giving to family for the holidays! Feel free to stop in or send your student to the ASB Office this week to pick them up!

Hazen Holiday Gala
Holiday Gala Concert Ticket
Holiday Gala Dinner/Auction Ticket

Resources for Families and Students for Over the Break

If you need help with Skyward or if you need Chromebook Help, please visit the RSD Student & Families page.
If you need to look at our Calendar - please visit our website: hazen.rentonschools.us
If you need to contact an Administrator:
- Principal Craig Cooper - craig.cooper@rentonschools.us
- Assistant Principal Kelly Jones (Student Last Names A-F) - kelly.jones@rentonschools.us
- Assistant Principal Dr. Stephanie Zikopoulos (Athletics & Student Last Names G-M) - stephanie.zikopoulos@rentonschools.us
- Assistant Principal Nate Meyer (Activities & Student Last Names N-Z) - nathan.meyer@rentonschools.us
If you or someone you know...
- Are/Is thinking about hurting yourself/themselves...
  - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988
  - Crisis Connections 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-866-427-4747
  - For LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 or text “start” to 678-678
  - Teen Link (evenings 6pm-10pm): 1-866-833-6546
  - 24-Hour Crisis Teen Text Line: text “HOME” to 741-741
  - BIPOC Crisis Text Line: text “STEVE” to 741-741
  - Crisis Connection Website: https://www.crisisconnections.org/
  - Teen Link Website: https://www.teenlink.org/
- Needs food...
  - Emergency Feeding Program
- Needs housing and/or wrap around services (food, clothing, etc.) ...
  - https://www.friendsofyouth.org/services
- Needs sexual assault resources...
  - https://www.kcsarc.org/en/
- Needs community services...
  - Dial 211 and they will be able to connect you with information on services and resources within the community.
- Needs to report a school safety or concern...
  - RSD Safety & Security Tip Line: 425-204-2468 (available 24/7)
- Needs to speak with law enforcement (no-emergency) ...
  - Non-Emergency line 425-235-2121

We encourage you to call 911 if you are in a life-threatening situation or if you are in doubt about who to call or if you are unsure if it's an emergency.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Games This Week & During Break

Boys Basketball:
- 12/17: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Juanita, 4:15, 5:40, & 7:15pm
- 12/19: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Liberty
- 1/4: C-Team & JV v. Foster, 1 & 3pm
Girls Basketball:
- 12/18: JV & Varsity @ Juanita, 5:40 & 7:15
- 12/27: JV & Varsity v. Kennedy, 5:40 & 7:15
- 12/28: JV & Varsity v. Chief Sealth. 5:40 & 7:15
- 1/3: JV & Varsity v. Kentridge, 5:40 & 7:15
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 12/18: Swim & Dive @ North Creek, 3pm
Wrestling:
- 12/19: Boys and Girls v. Lake Washington, 6pm
- 12/19: Girls and Boys v. Juanita, 7:15pm
- 12/21: Boys @ Edmonds-Woodway, 1om
Gymnastics:
- 12/17: @ Lake Washington, 7pm
Flag Football:
- No Scheduled Games

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 12/9: JV - WIN 66-33
- 12/9: C-Team - WIN 47-28
- 12/10: JV - LOSS 66-64
- 12/10: Varsity - LOSS 73-55
- 12/11: C-Team - WIN 64-56
- 12/12: C-Team - LOSS 48-19
- 12/13: JV - LOSS 50-32
- 12/13: Varsity - LOSS 47-31
- 12/14: JV - WIN 50-40
- 12/14: Varsity - LOSS 71-52
Girls Basketball:
- 12/11: Varsity - LOSS 77-34
- 12/13: Varsity - LOSS 49-31
- 12/14: Varsity - WIN 42-26
Boys Swim and Dive:
- No Scores Posted
Wrestling:
- 12/12: LOSS 65-11
Gymnastics:
- No Scores Posted
Flag Football:
- 12/11: v. Renton = WIN 34-0
- 12/11: v. Evergreen - LOSS 21-15

Hazen Boosters

Go Ice Skating, Help Hazen!
Grab a friend to go ice skating and head down to Bellevue Downtown Park between November 15 – January 12. Mention “Hazen” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to Hazen Booster Club! In order for us to receive payment, you must purchase admission in-person so rink staff can keep a tally!
The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square). It features the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Highlander Highlights 1.6.25

Highlander Highlights - Hazen's Weekly Newsletter

Welcome Back!
We hope you had a magical Winter Break!

Happy 4th Week of Tri 2!
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from the events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: Jan. 10th, Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, and Jan. 31st.
MLK Assembly Fri. Jan. 17th
No School Jan. 20th - MLK Day
RSD Board Meetings: Wed. Jan. 8th (at KEC) and Wed. Jan. 22nd (here at Hazen)
Hazen Booster General Membership Meeting: Wed. Jan. 15th
Winter Family Conference Night: Thurs. Jan. 30th from 5pm to 8pm (more details coming)

School Photos

If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.
We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Freshmen Eat & Complete

Come to the Library after school on Tuesdays 2:15pm - 3pm and get caught up in class! Snacks provided!

Senior Section

Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Portrait

It's that time Seniors! Time to submit your senior photos for the year book! The process is very simple:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

It's as easy as that! But don't wait too long, get your photos in today! Senior Photos are due January 15th, 2025

Senior Ad

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

Senior Ad Purchases END January 31st, 2025.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/7: C, JV, Varsity @ Issaquah HS, 4, 6, & 7:30pm
- 1/8: C, JV, Varsity v. Renton HS, 4, 5:40, & 7:15pm
- 1/10: JV & Varsity v. Newport HS, 6:30 & 8pm
Girls Basketball:
- 1/10: JV & Varsity v. Mount Si HS, 3:30 & 5pm
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 1/9: vs. Eastlake HS, Hazen Pool, 3pm
Wrestling:
- 1/9: Boys @ North Creek HS, 6pm
- 1/9: Girls @ North Creek HS, 7pm
- 1/9: Boys & Girls @ Bothell HS, North Creek HS, 7:15pm
- 1/11: Lads & Lasses Tournament @ Fife HS
Gymnastics:
- 1/9: @ Mercer Island HS, 7pm
Flag Football:
- 1/8: @ Mount Si HS, Mount Si HS Stadium, 5pm
- 1/8: @ Cedarcrest HS, Mount Si HS Stadium, 6:15pm

Scores From Over Break

Boys Basketball:
- 12/26: Varsity W 70-52
- 12/27: Varsity L 86-45
- 12/28: Varsity L 64-50
- 1/4: JV L 60-48
- 1/4: C-Team W 72-30
Girls Basketball:
- 12/27: Varsity L 65-31
- 12/27: JV L 31-28
- 12/28: Varsity W 53-43
- 12/28: JV visiting team forfeit
- 1/3: Varsity L 46-39
- 1/3: JV L 64-8

Hazen Boosters

January 15: General Membership Meeting
Join us for the first meeting of 2025! The next meeting is Wednesday, January 15 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Admin.

January 13: Auction Meeting
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Monday, January 13 from 6:30-8 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

Go Ice Skating, Help Hazen!
Grab a friend to go ice skating and head down to Bellevue Downtown Park between November 15 – January 12. Mention “Hazen” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to Hazen Booster Club! In order for us to receive payment, you must purchase admission in person so rink staff can keep a tally!
The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square). It features the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Highlander Highlights 1.13.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
January 13th through January 17th

Happy 5th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, and Jan. 31st.
MLK Assembly Fri. Jan. 17th
No School Jan. 20th - MLK Day
RSD Board Meetings: Wed. Jan. 22nd (here at Hazen)
Hazen Booster General Membership Meeting: Wed. Jan. 15th
Winter Family Conference Night: Thurs. Jan. 30th from 5pm to 8pm (more details coming)
i-Ready Testing this month
WIDA Mainstream Testing this month

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?
Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

Alt Schedule Jan 17th
This Friday we have out annual MLK Assembly and will be running on an alternative schedule.
Late Start: School Starts at 8:50am

Warning Bell: 8:45am
1st period: 8:50 - 9:33
2nd period: 9:38 - 11:09
- Announcements: 9:38 - 9:41
- Class Time: 9:41 - 10:24
- Passing to the assembly: 10:24-10:29
- Assembly: 10:29 - 11:09
3rd period: 11:14 - 11:57
Lunch: 11:57 - 12:27
4th period: 12:32 - 1:15
5th period: 1:20 - 2:03

No School Monday Jan 20th
In observance of MLK Day there will be no school next Monday January 20th

RSD School Board Meeting Jan 22nd
The Renton School District School Board will be meeting on January 22nd at 7pm here at Hazen in the cafeteria! If you would like to come and be a part of the meeting, please visit the school board webpage: https://www.rentonschools.us/our-district/school-board

Winter Family Conference Night
Winter Family Conference will happen Thursday, January 30th from 5pm to 8pm.

Teachers will be set up in our Lower Commons, Upper Commons, and Cafeteria. They will be set up in an arena style open house and available to families on a first come first serve basis. Teachers will be set up in alphabetic order starting with A in the lower commons and ending with Z in the cafeteria.

Our counselors will be here to meet with families if there is a need, and they will be set up in the Senior Lounge area. We will have interpreters on site to help with interpreting needs. We will have interpreters for Spanish, Russian/Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Our Booster Club will be on site selling swag and helping anyone who would like to become a Booster Club Member.
We will have a table in the front to help direct everyone as they come in, as well as a table with any and all information to hand out as well.

Some of our students from our Educators Rising Program will be on site in room 103 to provide childcare for younger siblings if you need to bring the whole family.

We look forward to seeing as many of our families and their students as possible!

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

SENIORS - LAST CHANGE FOR ADS AND SENIOR PHOTOS
This is your last chance to get your senior photos into the year book! Please follow the directions above to get yours in before January 15th!!!

Parents and students - you are running out of time to purchase your senior ad! Follow the directions above to get yours in before Jan. 31st!!!

Senior Class Meeting Jan 31st
Friday January 31st will be our next Senior Class Meeting! It will be held in the auditorium from 10:30am to 11:00am. Please join us to find out what's happening next on your road to graduation!

If you cannot attend the meeting due to running start, all information will be in your Running Start Homeroom Canvas Classroom.

If you miss the meeting for any other reason, the information will be available as soon after the meeting as possible on the Hazen Senior Webpage.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/14: All Teams v. Interlake HS, home game, C-Team 4pm, JV 5:40pm, and Varsity 7:15pm
- 1/17: JV & Varsity @ Cedarcrest HS, away game, JV 5pm, Varsity 8pm
Girls Basketball:
- 1/15: JV & Varsity v. Bellevue HS, home game, JV 5:40pm, Varsity 7:15am
- 1/17: JV & Varsity @ Inglemoor HS, away game, JV 4:10pm, Varsity 6:50pm
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 1/16: vs. Redmond HS, home meet, 3pm
Wrestling:
- 1/16: Boys vs. Woodinville @ Newport 6pm
- 1/16: Boys vs. Issaquah @ Newport 7:15pm
- 1/16: Girls vs. Woodinville HS, @ Newport, 6pm
- 1/16: Girls vs. Issaquah HS, @ Newport, 7:15pm
- 1/18: PanCan Tournament
Gymnastics:
- 1/17: @ Juanita HS, 7pm
Flag Football:
- 1/15: vs. Skyline, home game, Renton Memorial Stadium, 4pm
- 1/15: vs. Issaquah, home game, Renton Memorial Stadium, 5pm

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/7: JV Loss 59-42
- 1/7: Variety Loss 52-47
- 1/7: C-Team Loss 52-41
- 1/8: JV Win 65-49
- 1/8: Varsity Win 82-62
- 1/8: C-Team Win 82-54
- 1/10: JV Win 60-25
- 1/10: Varsity Win 68-49
Girls Basketball:
- 1/10: Varsity Loss 58-32
Wrestling:
- 1/9: @ North Creek Loss 62-17
- 1/9: @ Bothell Loss 62-15
- 1/11: No Results Posted
Girls Flag Football:
- 1/8: @ Mount Si Loss 35-0
- 1/8: @ Cedarcrest Loss 29-19
Gymnastics:
- 1/9: No Results Posted
Boys Swim & Dive:
- 1/9: No Results Posted

Hazen Boosters

January 15: General Membership Meeting
Join us for the first meeting of 2025! The next meeting is Wednesday, January 15 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Admin.

January 13: Auction Meeting
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Monday, January 13 from 6:30-8 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Hazen Night! Mariners vs Twins
Join us for Hazen Night at the Mariners! The Mariners will take on the Twins at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold supports Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams. Main 100-Level seats are $32 and View 300-Level seats are $18. Get your tickets now! https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

Highlander Highlights 1.20.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
January 20th through January 24th

Happy 6th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

No School Monday Jan 20th
In observance of MLK Day there will be no school today, January 20th.

School Make-Up days and District Calendar Changes
School Make-Up Days Announced
All Renton schools were closed for two days in late November due to high winds that knocked out power to the region. We will make up those lost days using the two days already designated as make-up days on this school year’s calendar (access revised calendar):

Tuesday, May 27 is now a full day
Friday, June 20 is the now last day of school (half day)
Wednesday, June 18 is now a full day (previously scheduled as half-day)

If further inclement weather or other issues cause us to again close schools this school year, we will communicate those additional make-up days to families and staff.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: Jan. 24th and Jan. 31st.
No School Jan. 20th - MLK Day
RSD Board Meetings: Wed. Jan. 22nd (here at Hazen)
Winter Family Conference Night: Thurs. Jan. 30th from 5pm to 8pm (more details coming)
i-Ready Testing this month
WIDA Mainstream Testing this month

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?
Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

RSD School Board Meeting Jan 22nd
The Renton School District School Board will be meeting on January 22nd at 7pm here at Hazen in the cafeteria! If you would like to come and be a part of the meeting, please visit the school board webpage: https://www.rentonschools.us/our-district/school-board

Winter Family Conference Night
Winter Family Conference will happen Thursday, January 30th from 5pm to 8pm.

Teachers will be set up in our Lower Commons, Upper Commons, and Cafeteria. They will be set up in an arena style open house and available to families on a first come first serve basis. Teachers will be set up in alphabetic order starting with A in the lower commons and ending with Z in the cafeteria.

Our counselors will be here to meet with families if there is a need, and they will be set up in the Senior Lounge area. We will have interpreters on site to help with interpreting needs. We will have interpreters for Spanish, Russian/Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Our Booster Club will be on site selling swag and helping anyone who would like to become a Booster Club Member.
We will have a table in the front to help direct everyone as they come in, as well as a table with any and all information to hand out as well.

Some of our students from our Educators Rising Program will be on site in room 103 to provide childcare for younger siblings if you need to bring the whole family.

We look forward to seeing as many of our families and their students as possible!

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.
Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

SENIORS - LAST CHANGE FOR ADS AND SENIOR PHOTOS

This is your last chance to get your senior photos into the year book! Please follow the directions above to get yours in before January 15th!!!
Parents and students - you are running out of time to purchase your senior ad! Follow the directions above to get yours in before Jan. 31st!!!

Senior Class Meeting Jan 31st
Friday January 31st will be our next Senior Class Meeting! It will be held in the auditorium from 10:30am to 11:00am. Please join us to find out what's happening next on your road to graduation!

If you cannot attend the meeting due to running start, all information will be in your Running Start Homeroom Canvas Classroom.

If you miss the meeting for any other reason, the information will be available as soon after the meeting as possible on the Hazen Senior Webpage.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/20: Varsity @ MLK Invitational at RHS, starting at 11am
- 1/25: C-Team, JV, & Varsity @ Eastlake HS, 12pm, 4pm, & 7pm
Girls Basketball:
- 1/22: JV & Varsity vs. Bothell HS, 5:40pm & 7:15pm
- 1/25: JV & Varsity @ Liberty HS, 12pm & 1:30pm
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 1/23: v. Renton HS, 3pm
Wrestling:
- 1/21: Girls v. Issaquah, 6pm
- 1/23: Boys @ Redmond & Eastlake, 6pm & 7:15pm
- 1/23: Girls @ Redmond & Eastlake, 6pm & 7:15pm
Gymnastics:
- 1/23: @ Renton HS, 7pm
Flag Football:
- 1/23: @ Highline and Mercer Island, 5pm & 6:15pm

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/14: C-Team - Win 90-48
- 1/14: JV - Win 69-40
- 1/14: Varsity - Loss 67-67
Girls Basketball:
- 1/15: JV - Loss 74-19
- 1/15: Varsity - Loss 68-44
Wrestling:
- 1/16: vs. Woodinville - Loss 54-18
- 1/16: vs. Issaquah - Loss 83-0
Girls Flag Football:
- 1/15: vs. Skyline - Loss 35-14
- 1/15: vs. Issaquah - Loss 28-8
Boys Swim & Dive:
- no scores posted

Hazen Boosters

February 12: Auction & General Meeting 6-8:30 PM
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00-7 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

The next General Membership meeting is Wednesday, February 12 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Admin.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
The 2025 Hazen Boosters Dinner and Auction is off to the races! You can begin purchasing tables and individual tickets on Jan. 21 through our website: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Early Bird: $75 per person or $150 per couple
Early Bird Table of 8: $540 table

Prices will increase starting on April 1, so get your tickets now.

Also, please begin procuring auction items for your teams and update our dibs list to ensure your teams get the right credit for the proceeds. Check out https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3868123-auction-forms for more information.
Interested in volunteering? Please check out our volunteers page at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3966251-volunteer-for-the-auction or reach out to Jawea Kelly at 808.351.3313 or jaweakelly@gmail.com.

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Hazen Night! Mariners vs Twins
Join us for Hazen Night at the Mariners! The Mariners will take on the Twins at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold supports Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams. Main 100-Level seats are $32 and View 300-Level seats are $18. Get your tickets now!
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

Highlander Highlights 1.27.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
January 27th through January 31st

Happy 7th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Boys Basketball Senior Night - 1/28/25 - 7:15pm - The theme is JERSEY OUT!

School Make-Up days and District Calendar Changes
In late November due to high winds that knocked out power to the region causing the loss of two days of school.
All Renton schools were closed for two days in late November due to high winds that knocked out power to the region. We will make up those lost days using the two days already designated as make-up days on this school year’s calendar (access revised calendar):

Tuesday, May 27 is now a full day
Friday, June 20 is the now last day of school (half day)
Wednesday, June 18 is now a full day (previously scheduled as half-day)

If further inclement weather or other issues cause us to again close schools this school year, we will communicate those additional make-up days to families and staff.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: Jan. 31st.
Winter Family Conference Night: Thurs. Jan. 30th from 5pm to 8pm (more details coming)
i-Ready Testing this month
WIDA Mainstream Testing this month

Yearbooks
This is your last week to purchase a yearbook! After Friday, there will be no more yearbook sales for the rest of the year (unless we have extra yearbooks delivered to us in June). Yearbooks are currently $90 and can be purchased online or at the ASB Office. If you wait until June, any yearbooks we have will be $100 each.

Seniors! This is your last week to get in your senior pictures! After Friday, your photo will either be your school photo from the start of the year, or it will be missing from the yearbook. Here is how to get them turned in:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

Senior Parents! This is your week to purchase and submit a senior ad for the year book! After Friday there will be no more submissions accepted. Here is how to get them:

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

BSU Fundraiser - Supporting the Unhoused in Renton
In celebration of MLK and service of our community, this year Hazen's Black Student Union is organizing to provide necessities to the unhoused in Renton. Community members have listed items that are of high need, and we are seeking support from our school community to join us in service. Please review the items on the Sign Up Genius and share with your networks to help us fulfill all 14 care packages.

If you would like to support but do not have items to donate, please donate to the BSU online or at the ASB office. The BSU will use 100% of donated funds to purchasing any items needed complete our mission. We appreciate your support and dedication to uplifting our most vulnerable population.

“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?

Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

Educators Rising Parents Night Out!
Feb. 14th Educators Rising will be hosting a Parents Night Out from 4:30pm to 9pm here at Hazen. Activities include: Just Dance, Movies, Crafts, and Games! Dinner is included! Cost is $20 per child ($10 per sibling in the family). Register now!

Winter Family Conference Night
Winter Family Conference will happen Thursday, January 30th from 5pm to 8pm.

Teachers will be set up in our Lower Commons, Upper Commons, and Cafeteria. They will be set up in an arena style open house and available to families on a first come first serve basis. Teachers will be set up in alphabetic order starting with A in the lower commons and ending with Z in the cafeteria.

Our counselors will be here to meet with families if there is a need, and they will be set up in the Senior Lounge area. We will have interpreters on site to help with interpreting needs. We will have interpreters for Spanish, Russian/Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Our Booster Club will be on site selling swag and helping anyone who would like to become a Booster Club Member.

We will have a table in the front to help direct everyone as they come in, as well as a table with any and all information to hand out as well.

Some of our students from our Educators Rising Program will be on site in room 103 to provide childcare for younger siblings if you need to bring the whole family.

We look forward to seeing as many of our families and their students as possible!

Hazen Players Present: Father Knows Best
Come see the last weekend of our show!
January 31st and February 1st, 7pm both nights.
Ticket prices: $7 with ASB; $9 without (and for all other guests)
Get your tickets here!

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Yearbooks
This is your last week to purchase a yearbook! After Friday, there will be no more yearbook sales for the rest of the year (unless we have extra yearbooks delivered to us in June). Yearbooks are currently $90 and can be purchased online or at the ASB Office. If you wait until June, any yearbooks we have will be $100 each.

Seniors! This is your last week to get in your senior pictures! After Friday, your photo will either be your school photo from the start of the year, or it will be missing from the yearbook. Here is how to get them turned in:

Go to this link: https://photos.jostens.com/8YPV3M
Fill out the information..
upload your photo!

Senior Parents! This is your week to purchase and submit a senior ad for the year book! After Friday there will be no more submissions accepted. Here is how to get them:

To purchase a senior ad please got to: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Navigate to Student Recognition Ads and create and account (if you don't already have one). Choose your ad size and layout and then add your photos and text.

SENIORS - LAST CHANGE FOR ADS AND SENIOR PHOTOS
This is your last chance to get your senior photos into the year book! These are due by FRIDAY Jan. 31st!
Parents and students - you are running out of time to purchase your senior ad! Follow the directions above to get yours in before Jan. 31st!!!

Senior Class Meeting Jan 31st
Friday January 31st will be our next Senior Class Meeting! It will be held in the auditorium from 10:30am to 11:00am. Please join us to find out what's happening next on your road to graduation!

If you cannot attend the meeting due to running start, all information will be in your Running Start Homeroom Canvas Classroom.

If you miss the meeting for any other reason, the information will be available as soon after the meeting as possible on the Hazen Senior Webpage.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/28: C-Team, JV, & Varsity v. Juanita 4pm, 5:40pm, & 7:15pm - SENIOR NIGHT
- 1/31: C-Team v. Tyee, 5:40pm, Main Gym
Girls Basketball:
- 1/29: JV & Varsity v. Juanita, 5:40pm & 7:15pm - SENIOR NIGHT
- 1/31: JV & Varsity @ Redmond, 4:30pm & 6:pm, Redmond HS Gym
Boys Swim and Dive:
- 1/30: @ Mercer Island, 3:30pm, Mercer Island HS MaryWayte Pool
Wrestling:
- 1/30: Boys v. Newport, 6pm, Main Gym
- 1/30: Girls v. Newport, 6pm North Gym
- 1/31: Girls @ Edmonds-Woodway, 6pm, Edmonds-Woodway HS Great Hall
Gymnastics:
- 1/30: @ Juanita, 7pm, Juanita HS Fieldhouse Main Gym
Flag Football:
- 1/29: @ Liberty, 5:30pm, Liberty HS Stadium

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/17: JV - Won 62-50
- 1/17: Varsity - Lost 46-44
- 1/20: Varsity - Lost 63-51
- 1/25: C-Team 0 Lost 68-53
- 1/25: JV - Lost 56-44
- 1/25: Varsity - Lost 67-47
Girls Basketball:
- 1/17: JV - Lost 58-2
- 1/17: Varsity - Lost 52-30
- 1/22: JV - Lost 66-0
- 1/22: Varsity - Lost 66-20
- 1/25: JV - Lost 51-11
- 1/25: Varsity - Lost 65-41
Wrestling:
- 1/18: Boys - no score posted
- 1/18: Girls - no score posted
- 1/21: Girls - Lost 25-20
- 1/23: Boys v. Redmond - Win 45-36
- 1/23: Boys v. Eastlake - Lost 48-30
- 1/23: Girls - no score posted
Girls Flag Football:
- 1/23: v. Highline - Win 15-7
- 1/23: v. Mercer Island - Win 36-0
Boys Swim & Dive:
- 1/23: no scores posted
Gymnastics:
- 1/17: no score posted
- 1/23: no scores posted

Hazen Boosters

February 12: Auction & General Meeting
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00-7 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

The next meeting is Wednesday, February 12 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Admin.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
The 2025 Hazen Boosters Dinner and Auction is off to the races! You can begin purchasing tables and individual tickets on Jan. 21 through our website: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Early Bird: $75 per person or $150 per couple
Early Bird Table of 8: $540 table

Prices will increase starting on April 1, so get your tickets now.

Also, please begin procuring auction items for your teams and update our dibs list to ensure your teams get the right credit for the proceeds. Check out https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3868123-auction-forms for more information.
Interested in volunteering? Please check out our volunteers page at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3966251-volunteer-for-the-auction or reach out to Jawea Kelly at 808.351.3313 or jaweakelly@gmail.com.

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Hazen Night! Mariners vs Twins
Join us for Hazen Night at the Mariners! The Mariners will take on the Twins at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold supports Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams. Main 100-Level seats are $32 and View 300-Level seats are $18. Get your tickets now!
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

Highlander Highlights 2.3.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
February 3rd through February 7th

Happy 8th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays this month are: Feb. 7th, Feb. 14th, and Feb. 28th. School Starts at 8:50am on these days.
RSD Board Meetings: Wed. Feb. 12 at KEC at 7pm and Wed. Feb. 26th at Highlands Elem School at 7pm.
Boosters General Membership Meeting Wed. Feb. 12th at 7pm.
East Hill Vertical Concert at McKnight MS Thurs. Feb. 13th at 6pm.
Mid-Winter Break Feb. 17th through Feb. 21st - No School.
Band Vertical & Pre-Festival Concert - Thurs. Feb. 27th at 7pm (Risdon & McKnight Bands, and Hazen Symphonic Band.
WIDA Mainstream Testing this month

BSU Fundraiser - Supporting the Unhoused in Renton
In celebration of MLK and service of our community, this year Hazen's Black Student Union is organizing to provide necessities to the unhoused in Renton. Community members have listed items that are of high need, and we are seeking support from our school community to join us in service. Please review the items on the Sign Up Genius and share with your networks to help us fulfill all 14 care packages.

If you would like to support but do not have items to donate, please donate to the BSU online or at the ASB office. The BSU will use 100% of donated funds to purchasing any items needed complete our mission. We appreciate your support and dedication to uplifting our most vulnerable population.

“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?
Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

Educators Rising Parents Night Out!
Feb. 14th Educators Rising will be hosting a Parents Night Out from 4:30pm to 9pm here at Hazen.

Activities include: Just Dance, Movies, Crafts, and Games! Dinner is included! Cost is $20 per child ($10 per sibling in the family).

Register now!

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 2/3: JV @ Newport, 7pm - CANCELED
- 2/4: Varsity @ Newport, 7:45pm
Girls Basketball:
- No Games Scheduled - Season Ended
Boys Swim and Dive:
- No Meets Scheduled
Wrestling:
- 2/7: Boys @ Juanita, 4pm
- 2/8: Boys @ Juanita 9am
- 2/8: Girls KingCo Tournament @ Juanita, 10am
Gymnastics:
- 2/8: @ Lake Washington, 8:15am
Flag Football:
- No Games Scheduled - Season ended

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 1/28: Varsity - Lost 55-52
- 1/28: JV - Win 70-55
- 1/28: C-Team - Lost 60-59
- 1/30: C-Team - Win 61-46
Girls Basketball:
- 1/29: Varsity - Lost 40-26
- 1/29: JV - Lost 67-11
- 1/31: Varsity - Lost 65-40
- 1/31: JV - Lost 57-11
Wrestling:
- 1/30: Boys - Lost 59-12
- 1/31: Girls - Win 48-26
Girls Flag Football:
- 1/29: Loss 22-2
- 1/31: @ North Creek - Win 21-0
- 1/31: @ Mount Si - Lost 21-16
- 2/1: @ Bothell - Lost 28-7
Boys Swim & Dive:
- 1/30: No Scores Posted
Gymnastics:
- 1/30: No Scores Posted

Hazen Boosters

February 12: Auction & General Meeting
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00-7 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

The next meeting is Wednesday, February 12 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Administration.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
The 2025 Hazen Boosters Dinner and Auction is off to the races! You can begin purchasing tables and individual tickets on Jan. 21 through our website: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Early Bird: $75 per person or $150 per couple
Early Bird Table of 8: $540 table

Prices will increase starting on April 1, so get your tickets now.

Also, please begin procuring auction items for your teams and update our dibs list to ensure your teams get the right credit for the proceeds. Check out https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3868123-auction-forms for more information.
Interested in volunteering? Please check out our volunteers page at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/page/show/3966251-volunteer-for-the-auction or reach out to Jawea Kelly at 808.351.3313 or jaweakelly@gmail.com.

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Hazen Night! Mariners vs Twins
Join us for Hazen Night at the Mariners! The Mariners will take on the Twins at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold supports Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams. Main 100-Level seats are $32 and View 300-Level seats are $18. Get your tickets now!
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

Highlander Highlights 2.10.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
February 10th through February 14th

Happy 9th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

It's Love Week! For this week's Spirit Week the themes are:

Monday: Sweetheart Snooze (Pajama day!)
Tuesday: Opposites Attract (Rhyme w/out a Reason)
Wednesday: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink (Pink Out)
Thursday: Disguised In Love (9th/10th grade Paparazzi, 11th/12th grade Celebrities)
Friday: Cupid Wars (9th/10th grade wear White, 11th/12th grade wear Red)

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: Feb 14th & Feb. 28th.
RSD Board Meeting Feb 12th at KEC, and Feb. 26th at Highlands Elem.
Booster Meeting Feb. 12th
East Hill Vertical Concert at McKnight Feb. 13th
Mid-Winter Break - Feb. 17th-21st - No School
Anti-Drug/Anti-Vaping Assembly Feb 27th

Reminder: No School for Renton School District Students, February 17-21 for Mid-Winter Break.

Feb 27th - Alt Schedule
We have an alternative bell schedule for Feb. 27th due to an assembly.
School Starts: 7:20am

Warning Bell: 7:15am
1st Period: 7:20am - 8:10am
2nd Period: 8:15am - 9:05am
3rd Period: 9:10am - 10:00am
4th Period: 10:05am - 10:55am
Lunch: 10:55am - 11:25am
5th Period: 11:30am - 12:20pm
Assembly: 12:30pm - 2:03pm

BSU Fundraiser - Supporting the Unhoused in Renton
In celebration of MLK and service of our community, this year Hazen's Black Student Union is organizing to provide necessities to the unhoused in Renton. Community members have listed items that are of high need, and we are seeking support from our school community to join us in service. Please review the items on the Sign Up Genius and share with your networks to help us fulfill all 14 care packages.

If you would like to support but do not have items to donate, please donate to the BSU online or at the ASB office. The BSU will use 100% of donated funds to purchasing any items needed complete our mission. We appreciate your support and dedication to uplifting our most vulnerable population.

“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?

Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

Educators Rising Parents Night Out!
Feb. 14th Educators Rising will be hosting a Parents Night Out from 4:30pm to 9pm here at Hazen.

Activities include: Just Dance, Movies, Crafts, and Games! Dinner is included! Cost is $20 per child ($10 per sibling in the family).

Register now!

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Big Drive For 2025: Hazen Boosters Annual Golf Scramble - May 10th.
It's here! The annual golf fundraiser to benefit Hazen Senior Class of 2025 Grad Night Event!

Saturday, May 10th, 2025 - Maplewood Golf Course, Renton - First foursome tees off: 10:03am.

Contact Christina Mason to buy unlimited raffle tickers for $5 each. Text 206-335-9310 or email president@hazenboosters.org

Tickets on sale now at www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Senior Parents!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now!
Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life!
Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Boys Basketball:
- 2/11: Varsity @ Lake Washington, 7pm
Girls Basketball:
- 2/11: Varsity @ Juanita, 7pm

Scores From Last Week

Boys Basketball:
- 2/6: Varsity - Lost 53-47
Girls Basketball:
- 2/6: Varsity - Lost 59-31
Wrestling:
- Hazen wrestling qualified three athletes for the State Tournament last weekend! Kustino Ottorbech won the 285-pound bracket and is a 3x KingCo Champion. Daryn Macaraeg qualified at 190 taking 4th, and Jose Perez took 6th in the 120-pound weight class. The Highlanders will head to the Tacoma Dome over mid-winter break for the Mat Classic State Championships!
- Hazen girls took 3rd at the KingCo Championships with 5 in the finals and 2 Champions. Vina Nguyen and Ari Jacobson each won their bracket. Savannah Derrick, Helen Jensen, and Sara Shelhorse took 2nd. Also finding the podium were Charlotte Metz and Keiva Mateo. The girls will wrestle their State qualifier this weekend at Chief Sealth.
Girls Flag Football:
- 2/1: Lost 28-7
Boys Swim & Dive:
- Boys Swim had a good KingCo meet this weekend! Here are the results.
  - 200 Medley Relay – 6th place, Owen Gerking, Christian Lubong, Joseph Tseng, and Tanah Van.
  - 200 IM - Joseph Tseng (9th place)
  - 500 Free – Owen Gerking (5th place)
  - Diving – Trevor Sooy (3rd place)
  - 100 Free 0 Owen Gerking (5th place) & Joseph Tseng (8th place)

Hazen Boosters

February 12: Auction & General Meeting
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00-7 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

The next meeting is Wednesday, February 12 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Administration.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
We're off to the races - please mark your calendars for our annual Auction and Dinner on Saturday, April 26. We'd love some help with more volunteers in the following areas to make this event a success!

8 volunteers for 8am-12:30PM Auction SET-UP at Renton Technical College - students welcome with Adults in AM
4 adult - at the REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN TABLE - 4:45-6:45PM
4 adults - to do Computer Bid Entry the NIGHT of the Auction
6 adults to Just-Show-Up and help as Auction Table Clerks the NIGHT of the Auction

Please visit the Auction website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction to sign up to volunteer, or to purchase your tickets! Note our next planning committee meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 PM.

Hazen Night! Mariners vs Twins
Join us for Hazen Night at the Mariners! The Mariners will take on the Twins at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold supports Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams. Main 100-Level seats are $32 and View 300-Level seats are $18. Get your tickets now!
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Big Drive For 2025: Hazen Boosters Annual Golf Scramble - May 10th.
It's here! The annual golf fundraiser to benefit Hazen Senior Class of 2025 Grad Night Event!

Saturday, May 10th, 2025 - Maplewood Golf Course, Renton - First foursome tees off: 10:03am.

Contact Christina Mason to buy unlimited raffle tickers for $5 each. Text 206-335-9310 or email president@hazenboosters.org

Tickets on sale now at www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Highlander Highlights 2.24.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
February 24th through February 28th

Happy 10th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: Feb. 28th.
RSD Board Meeting Feb. 26th at Highlands Elem.
Anti-Drug/Anti-Vaping Assembly Feb 27th
SAT Testing for 11th Graders March 5th
Feb 27th - Alt Schedule

We have an alternative bell schedule for Feb. 27th due to an assembly.

School Starts: 7:20am
Warning Bell: 7:15am
1st Period: 7:20am - 8:10am
2nd Period: 8:15am - 9:05am
3rd Period: 9:10am - 10:00am
4th Period: 10:05am - 10:55am
Lunch: 10:55am - 11:25am
5th Period: 11:30am - 12:20pm
Assembly: 12:30pm - 2:03pm

BSU Fundraiser - Supporting the Unhoused in Renton
In celebration of MLK and service of our community, this year Hazen's Black Student Union is organizing to provide necessities to the unhoused in Renton. Community members have listed items that are of high need, and we are seeking support from our school community to join us in service. Please review the items on the Sign Up Genius and share with your networks to help us fulfill all 14 care packages.

If you would like to support but do not have items to donate, please donate to the BSU online or at the ASB office. The BSU will use 100% of donated funds to purchasing any items needed complete our mission. We appreciate your support and dedication to uplifting our most vulnerable population.

“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?

Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?

Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

SAT Information- Wednesday, March 5th
Next week on Wednesday, March 5th, we will be giving the SAT to all 11th grade students FREE of charge at Hazen High School. The testing period will be from 7:20- 11:03 AM. It is extremely important that students arrive to campus on time. Students who arrive late; will not be allowed to enter their testing room and take the test.

11th grade students can find their assigned testing location here.

All 11th grade students have automatically been registered for the SAT, including all Running Start students.

On 3/5, there will be no change to the bell schedule. Therefore, students in 9th, 10th, and 12th grade will be following their regular schedule as the 11th graders take the SAT. However, they may experience some changes in room location due to testing room and proctor needs. Over the next week teachers will be sharing any changes with their classes AND signs will be posted around the school on test day to help students find their way.

What is the SAT?
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is used to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all students.

The SAT consists of two sections: an evidence-based reading & writing section and a math section. It will take approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete.

What do I need to bring with me for the SAT?

Fully charged RSD Chromebook
Chromebook Charger
Filled Water Bottle
Snack
Pen/Pencil

How can I prepare for the SAT?
Get a good night's rest before test day and eat breakfast!

You can access a full length practice test via the Bluebook App on your RSD Chromebook or go to khanacademy.org/sat to learn more.

After the SAT is over, 11th graders will be dismissed to lunch. 11th graders are then expected to following their regular schedule for 4th and 5th period for the rest of the day.

On Wednesday in 2nd period, 11th grades will be asked to do a quick tech check of their Chromebooks to help ensure that they have the most recent version of Bluebook downloaded. On Friday, during homeroom, we will be passing out test tickets that students will use to complete the Digital Readiness check and access the SAT practice resources. If your or your student is in Running Start or does not have a 2nd period class, they will be able to pick up their test ticket, starting on Wednesday in the Opportunity Center.

If you have any questions, please email Assistant Principal and Assessment Coordinator, Kelly Jones at Kelly.Jones@rentonschools.us

2025 SAT Information

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Big Drive For 2025: Hazen Boosters Annual Golf Scramble - May 10th.
It's here! The annual golf fundraiser to benefit Hazen Senior Class of 2025 Grad Night Event!

Saturday, May 10th, 2025 - Maplewood Golf Course, Renton - First foursome tees off: 10:03am.

Contact Christina Mason to buy unlimited raffle tickers for $5 each. Text 206-335-9310 or email president@hazenboosters.org

Tickets on sale now at www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Senior Parents!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now!
Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life!
Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week
CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINTER SPORTS ON THEIR AMAZING SEASONS!
All our teams made it to League!
6 teams made it to Districts!
3 teams made it to State!!
Congrats to everyone!

Scores From Last Week
Wrestling:

Hazen wrestling finished the season at the Mat Classic State Championships in Tacoma. The Lady Highlanders finished 10th - the first top 10 finish in school history. Vina Nguyen is the first STATE CHAMPION in school history – In the same weight class Ula Young placed 4th. Ari Jacobson took 3rd to cap off a historical season for the squad. The boys finished out season with 3 participants at the Tacoma Dome. Kustino Ottorbech finished a decorated career in Tacoma. Daryn Macaraeg and Jose Perez will be State returners for the Highlanders next season. Congratulations to Keiva Mateo, Hayah Yousef, Sara Shelhorse, Ivana Fung, Helen Jensen, Charlotte Metz and Savannah Derrick who also competed at the Mat Classic.

Boys Swim & Dive:

Trevor Sooy, 10th Place State, 4A Men's 1 Meter Diving
Josh Goulter, 3rd Place State, 4A Men's 50 Yard Freestyle Adaptive
Joseph Tseng, 10th Place State, 4A Men's 100 Yard Butterfly
Josh Goulter, 2nd Place, Men's 50 Yard Backstroke Adaptive

Gymnastics:

Congrats to Monica and Aubrey for qualifying to state

Hazen Boosters

March 19: Auction Meeting and Monthly Membership Meeting
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Wednesday, March 19th from 6:00-7 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

The next meeting is Wednesday March 19th from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Administration.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
We're off to the races - please mark your calendars for our annual Auction and Dinner on Saturday, April 26. We'd love some help with more volunteers in the following areas to make this event a success!

*8 volunteers for 8am-12:30PM Auction SET-UP at Renton Technical College - students welcome with Adults in AM
*4 adult - at the REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN TABLE - 4:45-6:45PM
*4 adults - to do Computer Bid Entry the NIGHT of the Auction
*6 adults to Just-Show-Up and help as Auction Table Clerks the NIGHT of the Auction

Please visit the Auction website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction to sign up to volunteer, or to purchase your tickets! Note our next planning committee meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 PM.

Hazen Night! Mariners vs Twins
Join us for Hazen Night at the Mariners! The Mariners will take on the Twins at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold supports Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams. Main 100-Level seats are $32 and View 300-Level seats are $18. Get your tickets now!
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Big Drive For 2025: Hazen Boosters Annual Golf Scramble - May 10th.
It's here! The annual golf fundraiser to benefit Hazen Senior Class of 2025 Grad Night Event!
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 - Maplewood Golf Course, Renton - First foursome tees off: 10:03am.
Contact Christina Mason to buy unlimited raffle tickers for $5 each. Text 206-335-9310 or email president@hazenboosters.org
Tickets on sale now at www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!

Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Plant Sale Save the Date
The annual Boosters Plant Sale is coming up!
Orders will be taken March 1st through 30th!
April 24th will be the Plant Sale Pick-Up!

Highlander Highlights 3.3.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
March 3rd through March 7th

Happy 11th Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: March 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.
No School Monday March 17th.
RSD Board Meetings: Wednesday March 12th at Sierra Heights Elem, and Wednesday March 26th at KEC.
SAT Testing for 11th Graders March 5th.
Boosters General/Auction Meeting Wednesday March 19th.
Boosters Plant Sale March 1st through the 31st.
Tri 2 Finals March 13th and 14th - Late Start both days!
Tri 3 Starts Tuesday March 18th.
Junior Prom Saturday March 22nd.
Outstanding Seniors Presentation Wednesday March 26th at the Board Meeting at KEC.

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?

Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

SAT Information- Wednesday, March 5th
Next week on Wednesday, March 5th, we will be giving the SAT to all 11th grade students FREE of charge at Hazen High School. The testing period will be from 7:20- 11:03 AM. It is extremely important that students arrive to campus on time. Students who arrive late; will not be allowed to enter their testing room and take the test.
11th grade students can find their assigned testing location here.

All 11th grade students have automatically been registered for the SAT, including all Running Start students.

On 3/5, there will be no change to the bell schedule. Therefore, students in 9th, 10th, and 12th grade will be following their regular schedule as the 11th graders take the SAT. However, they may experience some changes in room location due to testing room and proctor needs. Over the next week teachers will be sharing any changes with their classes AND signs will be posted around the school on test day to help students find their way.

What is the SAT?
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is used to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all students.

The SAT consists of two sections: an evidence-based reading & writing section and a math section. It will take approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete.

What do I need to bring with me for the SAT?

Fully charged RSD Chromebook
Chromebook Charger
Filled Water Bottle
Snack
Pen/Pencil

How can I prepare for the SAT?

Get a good night's rest before test day and eat breakfast!
You can access a full length practice test via the Bluebook App on your RSD Chromebook or go to khanacademy.org/sat to learn more.

After the SAT is over, 11th graders will be dismissed to lunch. 11th graders are then expected to following their regular schedule for 4th and 5th period for the rest of the day.

On Wednesday in 2nd period, 11th grades will be asked to do a quick tech check of their Chromebooks to help ensure that they have the most recent version of Bluebook downloaded. On Friday, during homeroom, we will be passing out test tickets that students will use to complete the Digital Readiness check and access the SAT practice resources. If your or your student is in Running Start or does not have a 2nd period class, they will be able to pick up their test ticket, starting on Wednesday in the Opportunity Center.

If you have any questions, please email Assistant Principal and Assessment Coordinator, Kelly Jones at Kelly.Jones@rentonschools.us

World Language Testing
Attention Students: If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Testing will be offered at Hazen Tuesday, March 25. The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by March 18.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Graduation Countdown
March officially starts our countdown to Graduation! Please keep an eye on this section of the news letter for countdown updates, important information, and all things graduation!
Senior Parents!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now!
Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life!
Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Spring Sports
Spring Sports start Monday March 3rd!

Hazen Boosters

March 5: Auction Meeting
Mark your calendar!
The next Auction Committee Planning meeting is set for Wednesday, March 5 from 6:00-8 PM at Hazen or over Zoom (please check our website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction for more info).

March 19: General Membership Meeting
The next meeting is Wednesday, March 19 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Administration.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
We're off to the races - please mark your calendars for our annual Auction and Dinner on Saturday, April 26. We'd love some help with more volunteers in the following areas to make this event a success!

*8 volunteers for 8am-12:30PM Auction SET-UP at Renton Technical College - students welcome with Adults in AM
*4 adult - at the REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN TABLE - 4:45-6:45PM
*4 adults - to do Computer Bid Entry the NIGHT of the Auction
*6 adults to Just-Show-Up and help as Auction Table Clerks the NIGHT of the Auction

Please visit the Auction website at: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction to sign up to volunteer, or to purchase your tickets! Note our next planning committee meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 PM.

Spring Plant Sale: March 1-30
SPRING MEANS IT'S TIME TO PLANT BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!
Every year, the Hazen Senior Class sells high-quality bedding plants, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event and the graduation rehearsal BBQ.

HOW TO ORDER AND PAY

ORDER ONLINE AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD (preferred): Go to
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/911882034
and proceed with your order.
ORDER FORM AND PAY BY CHECK*: Download, print, and fill out the order form. Return the completed order form and a check to the Booster mailbox in the main office. MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28th. No exceptions!
- *Make checks payable to Hazen Boosters

Please note:

The hanging baskets are limited quantities and must be ordered online.
All orders must be placed by SUNDAY, MARCH 30th.
Some half-flats may be available for purchase after the close of orders.

Baseball/Fastpitch Fundraiser
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME for Hazen Night at the Mariners! Get tickets to see the Mariners take on the Twins on Friday, May 30th at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold helps support Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams!

Main 100-Level seats: $32
View 300-Level seats: $18

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589
Note: e-Tickets with seat assignments will be emailed closer to the game date.

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Highlander Highlights 3.10.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
March 10th through March 14th

Happy Last Week of Tri 2
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: March 14th, 21st, and 28th.
No School Monday March 17th.
RSD Board Meetings: Wednesday March 12th at Sierra Heights Elem, and Wednesday March 26th at KEC.
Boosters General/Auction Meeting Wednesday March 19th.
Boosters Plant Sale March 1st through the 31st.
Tri 2 Finals March 13th and 14th - Late Start both days!
Tri 3 Starts Tuesday March 18th.
Junior Prom Saturday March 22nd.
Outstanding Seniors Presentation Wednesday March 26th at the Board Meeting at KEC.

Tri 2 Finals Schedules!
Thursday March 13th - Finals Day One

School Starts at 10:15am
Study Hall (in 2nd period classrooms): 10:15 - 11:09
Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
1st period finals: 11:44 - 12:51
2nd period finals: 12:56 - 2:03

Friday March 14th - Finals Day Two

School Starts at 8:50am
Study Hall (in 2nd period classrooms): 8:50 - 9:57
3rd period finals: 10:02 - 11:09
Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
4th period finals: 11:44 - 12:51
5th period finals: 12:56 - 2:03

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?

Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

World Language Testing
Attention Students: If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Testing will be offered at Hazen Tuesday, March 25. The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by March 18.

Tri 2 Grades
Grades for Tri 2 will be finalized before midnight on 3/21/25. To see your students final Tri 2 grades, you will want to log into Family Access on Skyward and look at the Grades tile after 3/21/25.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Graduation Countdown

March 10th: Oliver. M. Hazen Award application goes live.
March 26th: Outstanding Senior Presentation at the Board Meeting.
March 28th: Senior Meeting AND Senior Picture.
March 28th: High School and Beyond Plans AND Community Service Hours Due.
March 28th: IF YOU ARE *NOT* PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION YOU NEED TO LET MS. UMETSU KNOW BY THIS DAY.
April 18th: Spirit of the Highlander Award Celebration
April 25th: FINAL Senior Meeting
April 28th: Senior Ball Tickets go on sale
May 1st: Olive M Hazen Application, Senior Questionnaire, Student Speaker Applications, Name Change Postcards -- ALL DUE
May 14th: Scholarship information deadline due to Mr. Nguyen
May 14th: Grade Tickets go on sale
May 14th: Teachers to report to counselors if a senior is at risk to fail
May 28th: Grad Ticket Pick-Up Starts
May 28th: Senior Award Night
May 30th: Senior Assembly and Gordy Games
June 2nd: Chromebook collection starts
June 4th: Last day for regalia requests
June 6th: Senior 4th and 5th finals
June 9th: Senior 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finals
June 9th: Senior Clearance Day
June 10th: Senior Breakfast, Last Lesson, Graduation Rehearsal, Senior BBQ, and Senior Elementary Walks
June 11th: Graduation!!!
June 12th and 13th: Diploma Pick-Up
June 30th: Last day to pick-up Diplomas before Hazen closes for the summer.

Oliver. M. Hazen Applications
Seniors! The Oliver M. Hazen Award Application is now live! You can access it through this QR code or by visiting this link.

Recipients of the Oliver M. Hazen Award are Hazen students who have achieved academic excellence, actively participated in school-related activities, and made positive contributions to the Hazen community through their leadership and service.

Winners of the award are announced during Senior Awards Night. OMH award recipients will be seated in the front rows during graduation and will be presented with special regalia (medal and stole) to wear during the graduation ceremony.

Attention Senior Families
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Baseball:
- 3.14: JV @ Lindbergh, 3:30pm, Lindbergh HS
- 3.14: Varsity v. Lindbergh, 8pm, Bannerwood Park Baseball Field
- 3.15: C-Team @ Mercer Island, 10:30am, Island Crest Park
Boys Soccer:
- 3.11: JV v. Lindbergh, 3:30pm, Hazen Turf Field
- 3.11: Varsity v. Lindbergh, 7:30pm, Renton Memorial Stadium
- 3.14: JV @ Renton, 5:30pm, Renton Memorial Stadium
- 3:14: Varsity @ Renton, 7:30pm, Renton Memorial Stadium
- 3.15: C-Team v. Sammamish, 11am, Hazen Turf Field
Track:
- 3.13: v. Lindberg, 3:30pm, Renton Memorial Stadium
Fastpitch:
- 3.14: Varsity @ Lindbergh, 3:30pm, Lindbergh HS
Girls Golf:
- 3.10: Varsity v. Lindbergh, 3pm, Maplewood Golf Course
Girls Tennis:
- No Games This Week

Hazen Boosters

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
Annual Hazen Boosters Auction Updates

Our annual auction and dinner are coming up - April 26 at Renton Technical College! Please plan to attend and help out.

1) Buy Tickets! Tickets are on sale now—both for individual tickets and for tables. Early Bird tickets are $75/p, $150/2p, and $540/8p-TABLE; prices go up to $85/p on April 1. Buy your tickets today!

2) Volunteer! We still need many volunteers to make our event a success. We still need volunteers for the day of the event—catalog coordinator/printer, bid sheet coordinator, transportation loaders, raffle ticket salespeople, silent table clerks, drink ticket sellers, and more! We have opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours by serving as room monitors from 12:30-4:45 on the day of the event. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius on the website.

3)Join our next planning meeting! Please plan to join us for our next planning committee meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 PM in the Opportunity Center or on Zoom.

Check out our website for more information: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Spring Plant Sale: March 1-30
SPRING MEANS IT'S TIME TO PLANT BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!

Every year, the Hazen Senior Class sells high-quality bedding plants, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event and the graduation rehearsal BBQ.

HOW TO ORDER AND PAY
- ORDER ONLINE AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD (preferred):
  - Go to
    - https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/911882034
    - and proceed with your order.
- ORDER FORM AND PAY BY CHECK*: Download, print, and fill out the order form. Return the completed order form and a check to the Booster mailbox in the main office. MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28th. No exceptions!
  - *Make checks payable to Hazen Boosters

Please note:
1. The hanging baskets are limited quantities and must be ordered online.
2. All orders must be placed by SUNDAY, MARCH 30th.
3. Some half-flats may be available for purchase after the closing of orders.

Baseball/Fastpitch Fundraiser
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME for Hazen Night at the Mariners! Get tickets to see the Mariners take on the Twins on Friday, May 30th, at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold helps support Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams!

Main 100-Level seats: $32
View 300-Level seats: $18

https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

Note: e-Tickets with seat assignments will be emailed closer to the game date.

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs

It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Highlander Highlights 3.17.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
March 17th through March 21st

Happy First Week of Tri 3!
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: March 21st, and 28th.
No School Monday March 17th.
RSD Board Meetings: Wednesday March 26th at KEC.
Boosters General/Auction Meeting Wednesday March 19th.
Boosters Plant Sale March 1st through the 31st.
Tri 3 Starts Tuesday March 18th.
Junior Prom Saturday March 22nd.
Outstanding Seniors Presentation Wednesday March 26th at the Board Meeting at KEC.

Friday March 21st - Alt Bell Schedule for Pep Assembly
School Starts 8:50am

1st period: 8:50 - 9:32
2nd period: 9:37 - 10:22
3rd period: 10:27 - 11:09
Lunch: 11:09 - 11:39
4th period: 11:44 - 12:26
5th period: 12:31 - 1:13
Assembly: 1:23 - 2:03

Dismissal at 2:03

Parent University Engaging Families
The Renton School District has partnered with the Dare2Be Project to host it's March 2025 Parent University Forum: Parenting with School and Home Technology. This forum will explort how parents can use technology to support their child's education and parent in the digital age.

When: Sat. March 22nd, 1pm - 3pm
Where: Dimmitt Middle School Cafeteria (12320 80th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QEBBcIXFu73tA2BlI4CiWnJTuUXNaKNmOoqWSif0Iy4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.

Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?

Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

World Language Testing
Attention Students: If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Testing will be offered at Hazen Tuesday, March 25. The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by March 18.

Tri 2 Grades
Grades for Tri 2 will be finalized before midnight on 3/21/25. To see your students final Tri 2 grades, you will want to log into Family Access on Skyward and look at the Grades tile after 3/21/25.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Graduation Countdown

March 10th: Oliver. M. Hazen Award application goes live.
March 26th: Outstanding Senior Presentation at the Board Meeting.
March 28th: Senior Meeting AND Senior Picture.
March 28th: High School and Beyond Plans AND Community Service Hours Due.
March 28th: IF YOU ARE *NOT* PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION YOU NEED TO LET MS. UMETSU KNOW BY THIS DAY.
April 18th: Spirit of the Highlander Award Celebration
April 25th: FINAL Senior Meeting
April 28th: Senior Ball Tickets go on sale
May 1st: Olive M Hazen Application, Senior Questionnaire, Student Speaker Applications, Name Change Postcards -- ALL DUE
May 14th: Scholarship information deadline due to Mr. Nguyen
May 14th: Grade Tickets go on sale
May 14th: Teachers to report to counselors if a senior is at risk to fail
May 28th: Grad Ticket Pick-Up Starts
May 28th: Senior Award Night
May 30th: Senior Assembly and Gordy Games
June 2nd: Chromebook collection starts
June 4th: Last day for regalia requests
June 6th: Senior 4th and 5th finals
June 9th: Senior 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finals
June 9th: Senior Clearance Day
June 10th: Senior Breakfast, Last Lesson, Graduation Rehearsal, Senior BBQ, and Senior Elementary Walks
June 11th: Graduation!!!
June 12th and 13th: Diploma Pick-Up
June 30th: Last day to pick-up Diplomas before Hazen closes for the summer.

Oliver. M. Hazen Applications
Seniors! The Oliver M. Hazen Award Application is now live! You can access it through this QR code or by visiting this link.

Recipients of the Oliver M. Hazen Award are Hazen students who have achieved academic excellence, actively participated in school-related activities, and made positive contributions to the Hazen community through their leadership and service.
Winners of the award are announced during Senior Awards Night. OMH award recipients will be seated in the front rows during graduation and will be presented with special regalia (medal and stole) to wear during the graduation ceremony.

Grad Night
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Grad Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Athletic Survey
We need each student to complete this survey regarding sprots and athletics interests. This survey WILL IMPACT the sports we offer and the number of teams we are able to have moving forward.

Your answers to this survey will help your school decide which sports to offer
and whether to add more teams. It also helps the school determine whether it is
meeting the athletic interests of male and female students.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSryEN2wCwH1HOqGwc2ay1QYyvJ0BawjcFSq8yNiAWwCToQA/viewform

Games This Week

Baseball:
- 3/17: Varsity @ Skyline, 4pm
- 3/17: JV v. Skyline, 4:30pm
- 3/19: Varsity v. Redmond, 7pm
- 3/19: JV @ Redmond, 5pm
- 3/21: Varsity @ Juanita, 4:30pm
- 3/21: JV v. Juanita, 4:30pm
Boys Soccer:
- 3/17: C-Team v. Liberty, 7:30pm
- 3/18: Varsity @ Juanita, 7:30pm
- 3/18: JV @ Juanita, 5:30pm
- 3/19: C-Team @ Juanita, 7pm
- 3/21: Varsity @ Mount Si, 7:30pm
- 3/21: JV @ Mount Si, 5:30pm
Track:
- No meets scheduled this week
- Fastpitch:
- 3/17: Varsity v. Inglemoor, 4:30pm
- 3/19: Varsity @ Cedarcrest, 4pm
- 3/21: Varsity v. North Creek, 7:30pm
Girls Golf:
- 3/17: Girls Golf @ Liberty, 2:55pm
- 3/20: Girls Golf v. Highline, 3pm
Girls Tennis:
- 3/18: Varsity v. Liberty, 4pm
- 3/18: JV @ Liberty, 4pm
- 3/20: Varsity v. Interlake, 4pm
- 3/20: JV @ Interlake, 4pm

Scores from Last Week

Baseball:
- 3/14: Varsity Win 12-1
- 3/14: JV - RAINED OUT/CANCELED
- 3/15: C-Team Lost 11-2
Boys Soccer:
- 3/11: Varsity Win 6-0
- 3/11: JV Win 8-0
- 3/14: Varsity Win 9-0
- 3/14: JV Win 15-0
- 3/15: C-Team Win 2-1
Track:
- 3/13: No Scores Posted
Fastpitch:
- 3/14: Varsity Win 23-9
Girls Golf:
- 3/10: Lost 341-320
Girls Tennis:
- No Games Last Week

Hazen Boosters

March 19: General Membership Meeting
The next meeting is Wednesday, March 19 from 7-8:30 at Hazen in the Opportunity Center. Hear from the Booster Board, Team Parents, and Hazen Administration.

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
Annual Hazen Boosters Auction Updates

Our annual auction and dinner are coming up - April 26 at Renton Technical College! Please plan to attend and help out.

1) Buy Tickets! Tickets are on sale now—both for individual tickets and for tables. Early Bird tickets are $75/p, $150/2p, and $540/8p-TABLE; prices go up to $85/p on April 1. Buy your tickets today!

2) Volunteer! We still need many volunteers to make our event a success. We still need volunteers for the day of the event—catalog coordinator/printer, bid sheet coordinator, transportation loaders, raffle ticket salespeople, silent table clerks, drink ticket sellers, and more! We have opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours by serving as room monitors from 12:30-4:45 on the day of the event. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius on the website.

3)Join our next planning meeting! Please plan to join us for our next planning committee meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 PM in the Opportunity Center or on Zoom.

Check out our website for more information: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Spring Plant Sale: March 1-30
SPRING MEANS IT'S TIME TO PLANT BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!

Every year, the Hazen Senior Class sells high-quality bedding plants, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event and the graduation rehearsal BBQ.

HOW TO ORDER AND PAY

ORDER ONLINE AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD (preferred):
- Go to
  - https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/911882034
    - and proceed with your order.
ORDER FORM AND PAY BY CHECK*: Download, print, and fill out the order form. Return the completed order form and a check to the Booster mailbox in the main office. MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28th. No exceptions!
- *Make checks payable to Hazen Boosters

Please note:
1. The hanging baskets are limited quantities and must be ordered online.

2. All orders must be placed by SUNDAY, MARCH 30th.

3. Some half-flats may be available for purchase after the closing of orders.

Baseball/Fastpitch Fundraiser
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME for Hazen Night at the Mariners! Get tickets to see the Mariners take on the Twins on Friday, May 30th, at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold helps support Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams!

Main 100-Level seats: $32
View 300-Level seats: $18
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589
Note: e-Tickets with seat assignments will be emailed closer to the game date.

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $135 from 11/16/24 - 3/15/25. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Highlander Highlights 3.24.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
March 24th through March 28th

Happy 2nd Week of Tri 3!
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: March 28th, April 4th.
Spring Break: April 7th through 11th
RSD Board Meetings: Wednesday March 26th at KEC.
Boosters Plant Sale March 1st through the 31st.
Junior Prom Saturday POSTPONE to April 19th
Outstanding Seniors Presentation Wednesday March 26th at the Board Meeting at KEC.

Be On Time Checks
Thank you for all your support in helping to explain to your students the importance of making sure they are getting to class on time. We have some data to share from last week's checks:

Thursday March 20th: 1st: 0. 2nd: 54, 3rd: 46, 4th: 98, 5th: 46.
Friday March 21st: 1st: 132, 2nd: 40: 3rd: 13, 4th: 13, 5th: 25.

We are definitely seeing a decrease in tardies just in the first week's data. In next week's newsletter we will share the data from this week.

Please continue to encourage and remind your students the importance of getting to classes on time!

If your student has an excusable tardy, please make sure you are communicating with the attendance office so that we can excuse your student when they are late. We allow for tardies and absences to be excused up to 48 hours after the fact. To excuse your student please do one of the following things:

Call attendance line: 425-204-4210 (leave a message, they are checked regularly)
Email attendance email: hazen.attendance@rentonschools.us
send a note with your student explaining the reason
bring or send a doctor's note with the student

Excusable tardy reasons:

illness
appt (doctor, dentist, orthodontist, court, etc.)
weather (severe - i.e. ice, snow, power outage)
family emergency
IEP/504 related reasons
district transportation issue
student mental health

Tardy reasons that are not excusable:

overslept/woke up late
missed bus
stopped for coffee
traffic
waiting for friends

Spring Dance
Hey, Highlanders unfortunately Tolo will be postponed to April 19th. Please note that the dance is NOT canceled, only rescheduled! If you’ve already purchased a ticket, it will still be valid for the new date, April 19th. However, if you cannot attend on the new date, please visit the ASB office to request a refund. Tickets will be back on sale on March 27th! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Remember Tolo is just the spring dance but rebranded!! We look forward to seeing you all at Tolo on April 19th!

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.
Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Graduation Countdown

March 10th: Oliver. M. Hazen Award application goes live.
March 26th: Outstanding Senior Presentation at the Board Meeting.
March 28th: Senior Meeting AND Senior Picture.
March 28th: High School and Beyond Plans AND Community Service Hours Due.
March 28th: IF YOU ARE *NOT* PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION YOU NEED TO LET MS. UMETSU KNOW BY THIS DAY.
April 18th: Spirit of the Highlander Award Celebration
April 25th: FINAL Senior Meeting
April 28th: Senior Ball Tickets go on sale
May 1st: Olive M Hazen Application, Senior Questionnaire, Student Speaker Applications, Name Change Postcards -- ALL DUE
May 14th: Scholarship information deadline due to Mr. Nguyen
May 14th: Grade Tickets go on sale
May 14th: Teachers to report to counselors if a senior is at risk to fail
May 28th: Grad Ticket Pick-Up Starts
May 28th: Senior Award Night
May 30th: Senior Assembly and Gordy Games
June 2nd: Chromebook collection starts
June 4th: Last day for regalia requests
June 6th: Senior 4th and 5th finals
June 9th: Senior 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finals
June 9th: Senior Clearance Day
June 10th: Senior Breakfast, Last Lesson, Graduation Rehearsal, Senior BBQ, and Senior Elementary Walks
June 11th: Graduation!!!
June 12th and 13th: Diploma Pick-Up
June 30th: Last day to pick-up Diplomas before Hazen closes for the summer.

Oliver. M. Hazen Applications
Seniors! The Oliver M. Hazen Award Application is now live! You can access it through this QR code or by visiting this link.

Recipients of the Oliver M. Hazen Award are Hazen students who have achieved academic excellence, actively participated in school-related activities, and made positive contributions to the Hazen community through their leadership and service.
Winners of the award are announced during Senior Awards Night. OMH award recipients will be seated in the front rows during graduation and will be presented with special regalia (medal and stole) to wear during the graduation ceremony.

High School and Beyond Plans and Community Services Hours DUE!!
Hello 12th grade students and families the High School and Beyond Plan and 20 hours of community service is due this Friday March 28th. These are both graduation requirements. (more information attached to the newsletter email)

Attention Senior Parents!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $150. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week

Baseball:
- 3/24: Baseball Varsity @ Inglemoor, 6pm
- 3/24: Baseball JV v. Inglemoor, 4:30pm
- 3/26: Baseball Varsity @ Bellevue, 4:30pm
- 3/26: Baseball JV v. Bellevue, 4:30pm
- 3/27: Baseball C-Team @ Issaquah, 5pm
- 3/28: Baseball Varsity v. Mercer Island, 7pm
- 3/28: Baseball JV @ Issaquah, 5pm
- 3/29: Baseball Varsity v. Sammamish, 3pm
Boys Soccer:
- 3/25: Soccer Varsity v. Liberty, 7:30pm
- 3/25: Soccer JV c. Liberty, 5:30pm
- 3/27: Soccer Varsity @ Interlake, 7:30pm
- 3/27: Soccer JV @ Interlake, 5:30pm
- 3/28: Soccer C-Team @ Evergreen, 11am
Track:
- 3/27: Track Meet v. Mercer Island, 3:30pm
Fastpitch:
- 3/26: Fastpitch v. Woodinville 4:30pm
- 3/28: Fastpitch @ Newport, 4:30pm
Girls Golf:
- 3/25: Golf @ Sammamish, 2:45pm
- 3/27: Golf @ Newport, 3pm
Girls Tennis:
- 3/25: Tennis JV v. Sammamish, 4pm
- 3/25: Tennis Varsity @ Sammamish, 4pm
- 3/27: Tennis JV @ Issaquah, 3:45pm
- 3/27: Tennis Varsity v. Issaquah, 4pm

Scores from Last Week

Baseball:
- 3/18: Varsity WIN 6-0
- 3/18: JV WIN 3-2
- 3/19: Varsity WIN 7-1
- 3/19: JV Lost 11-1
- 3/21: Varsity Lost 10-4
- 3/21: JV: Rainout
Boys Soccer:
- 3/19: C-Team Tie 2-2
- 3/21: Varsity Tie 1-1
- 3/21: JV Tie 2-2
Track:
- No scores posted
Fastpitch:
- 3/19: Varsity Lost 17-4
- 3/21: Varsity Lost 26-0
Girls Golf:
- 3/20: No Scores Posted
Girls Tennis:
- 3/18: Varsity WIN +-1
- 3/18: JV WIN 6-1
- 3/20: both Varsity and JV: Rainouts

Hazen Boosters

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
Annual Hazen Boosters Auction Updates

Our annual auction and dinner are coming up - April 26 at Renton Technical College! Please plan to attend and help out.

1) Buy Tickets! Tickets are on sale now—both for individual tickets and for tables. Early Bird tickets are $75/p, $150/2p, and $540/8p-TABLE; prices go up to $85/p on April 1. Buy your tickets today!

2) Volunteer! We still need many volunteers to make our event a success. We still need volunteers for the day of the event—catalog coordinator/printer, bid sheet coordinator, transportation loaders, raffle ticket salespeople, silent table clerks, drink ticket sellers, and more! We have opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours by serving as room monitors from 12:30-4:45 on the day of the event. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius on the website.

3)Join our next planning meeting! Please plan to join us for our next planning committee meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM in the Opportunity Center or on Zoom.

Check out our website for more information: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Spring Plant Sale
SPRING MEANS IT'S TIME TO PLANT BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!

Every year, the Hazen Senior Class sells high-quality bedding plants, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event and the graduation rehearsal BBQ.

HOW TO ORDER AND PAY
- ORDER ONLINE AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD (preferred): Go to https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/911882034
  - and proceed with your order.
ORDER FORM AND PAY BY CHECK*: Download, print, and fill out the order form. Return the completed order form and a check to the Booster mailbox in the main office. MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28th. No exceptions!
- *Make checks payable to Hazen Boosters

Please note:
1. The hanging baskets are limited quantities and must be ordered online.
2. All orders must be placed by SUNDAY, MARCH 30th.
3. Some half-flats may be available for purchase after the closing of orders.

Baseball/Fastpitch Fundraiser
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME for Hazen Night at the Mariners! Get tickets to see the Mariners take on the Twins on Friday, May 30th, at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold helps support Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams!

Main 100-Level seats: $32
View 300-Level seats: $18
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589
- Note: e-Tickets with seat assignments will be emailed closer to the game date.

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $150 during 3rd trimester. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

Highlander Highlights 3.31.25

The Weekly Highlander Highlights
March 31st through April 4th

Happy 3rd Week of Tri 3!
Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.

Important Reminders

Late Start Fridays: April 4th, 18th, and 25th.
Spring Break: April 7th through 11th
SBA ELA Testing April 15th - 18th
Boosters Meeting Wed. April 16th
Spirit of the Highlander Celebration Fri. April 18th, 7am
Spring Tolo Saturday April 19th
SBA Math Testing April 22nd - 25th
RSD Board Meetings: Wednesday April 23rd, 7pm at KECK
Boosters Plant Sale Pick-up: Thursday April 24th 12-5pm
SBA Make-Up Testing April 29th - May 2nd

Spring Dance
Hey, Highlanders unfortunately Tolo will be postponed to April 19th. Please note that the dance is NOT canceled, only rescheduled! If you’ve already purchased a ticket, it will still be valid for the new date, April 19th. However, if you cannot attend on the new date, please visit the ASB office to request a refund. Tickets will be back on sale on March 27th! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Remember Tolo is just the spring dance but rebranded!! We look forward to seeing you all at Tolo on April 19th!

Spirit of the Highlander Award Celebration
It's that time of year again! This week we will be sending out postcards to the winners of our Annual Spirit of the Highlander Award inviting them to our Celebration Breakfast on Friday April 18th at 7am. Here students will hear from the teachers and staff who nominated them an receive their award medal. These medals can be worn at graduation when the student graduates from Hazen.

Be On Time Checks
We wanted to first express deep appreciation to all of the families and staff who are supporting our collective effort to guide and encourage students to "Be On Time" to all classes, both this week and next, as part of resetting our school-wide culture regarding the value of being in every class on time. We have seen much improvement in the data, which I will share below. Please remember to talk with your student this weekend to encourage them to continue to be on time as we continue our full-day Be On Time checks next week.

For families, please also remember you are encouraged to communicate with us (email Hazen.Attendance@rentonschools.us or call 425-204-4210) if there are instances where students arriving late to school need to be excused.

Here is our data from our first six days (this week and last Friday) of full-day Be On Time checks, where the number in each cell represents the numbers of students tardy/late that period. As you can see, 1st period is consistently higher than the rest of the day, but students showed general improvement over the course of the week (even for 4th period after lunch, yay!!), and by today, the numbers for periods 2 thru 5 were significantly lower than last Friday's baseline, which is awesome! 😀

Date	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
3.21.25	132	54	46	98	46
3.24.25	129	31	30	38	15
3.25.25	99	36	16	25	26
3.26.25	72	22	8	28	26
3.27.25	86	15	8	12	12
3.28.25	112	23	9	32	13

Reminder for Families Dropping Off/Picking Up
Just a quick reminder that our south parking lot is reserved for buses during drop off and pick up times.
Please use the front loop of our main front lot to drop off or pick up your student. The back loop of that lot is for our Special Education student buses.

Daily Announcements
Parents - have you often wondered what announcements your student is hearing every day at school?
Students - have you ever missed the announcements and wished you knew where to look at read them for yourself?
Good news! The daily announcements can be found every day on our ASB webpage. Most of the time they are uploaded to the website by 10am, and they are left up until the following Monday when they are taken down for the current announcements. Check it our here: https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/asb

School Photos
If you purchased a photo package from Dorian Studios for your student's school photo this year, you order is ready to pick up in the ASB Office.

We have been trying to get students to come and pick them up by making announcements daily for the months of October and November, but we still have so many that still need to get picked up.

Freshman Eat & Complete
Does your 9th grader need some homework support?

Homework support is available in the Library on Tuesdays after school. Snacks are provided, and as a bonus - students' favorite Para Ms. Munoz will be there!

Senior Section
Information for Seniors and Families of Seniors

Graduation Countdown

April 18th: Spirit of the Highlander Award Celebration
April 25th: FINAL Senior Meeting
April 28th: Senior Ball Tickets go on sale
May 1st: Olive M Hazen Application, Senior Questionnaire, Student Speaker Applications, Name Change Postcards -- ALL DUE
May 14th: Scholarship information deadline due to Mr. Nguyen
May 14th: Grade Tickets go on sale
May 14th: Teachers to report to counselors if a senior is at risk to fail
May 28th: Grad Ticket Pick-Up Starts
May 28th: Senior Award Night
May 30th: Senior Assembly and Gordy Games
June 2nd: Chromebook collection starts
June 4th: Last day for regalia requests
June 6th: Senior 4th and 5th finals
June 9th: Senior 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finals
June 9th: Senior Clearance Day
June 10th: Senior Breakfast, Last Lesson, Graduation Rehearsal, Senior BBQ, and Senior Elementary Walks
June 11th: Graduation!!!
June 12th and 13th: Diploma Pick-Up
June 30th: Last day to pick-up Diplomas before Hazen closes for the summer.

Oliver. M. Hazen Applications
Seniors! The Oliver M. Hazen Award Application is now live! You can access it through this QR code or by visiting this link.
Recipients of the Oliver M. Hazen Award are Hazen students who have achieved academic excellence, actively participated in school-related activities, and made positive contributions to the Hazen community through their leadership and service.
Winners of the award are announced during Senior Awards Night. OMH award recipients will be seated in the front rows during graduation and will be presented with special regalia (medal and stole) to wear during the graduation ceremony.

Grad Night Info
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $150. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Graduation Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Hazen Senior Webpage
For information for everything pertaining to Seniors and Graduation 2025, please visit our Hazen Senior Website for any information you might have missed in any meetings or newsletters or announcements.
https://hazen.rentonschools.us/students/senior-graduation-information

Hazen Athletics

Games This Week & During Spring Break

Baseball:
- 4/2: Varsity v. Bothell, 8:30pm
- 4/2: JV @ Bothell, 7pm
- 4/3: C-Team @ Mount Si, 6:30pm
- 4/4: Varsity @ Liberty, 4:30pm
- 4/4: JV v. Liberty, 4:30pm
- 4/5: C-Team @ Skyline, 1pm
- 4/8: C-Team @ Interlake, 4:30pm
- 4/9: Varsity @ Redmond, 6pm
- 4/9: JV v. Redmond, 4:30pm
- 4/10: C-Team v. Skyline, 4:30pm
- 4/11: Varsity v. Juanita, 7pm
- 4/11: JV @ Juanita, 4:30pm
Boys Soccer:
- 3/31: C-Team @ Bellevue, 8pm
- 4/1: Varsity v. Foster, 7:30pm
- 4/1: JV v. Foster, 5:30pm
- 4/2: C-Team @ Interlake, 7pm
- 4/3: Varsity @ Sammamish, 7:30pm
- 4/3: JV @ Sammamish, 5:30pm
- 4/7: C-Team @ Sammamish, 6:30pm
- 4/8: Varsity v. Bellevue, 7:30pm
- 4/8: JV v. Bellevue, 5:30pm
- 4/9: C-Team @ Liberty, 7pm
- 4/10: Varsity v. Juanita, 7:30pm
- 4/10: JV v. Juanita, 5:30pm
Track:
- 4/3: Tack @ Cedarcrest, 4pm
- 4/5: Arnie Young Invitational 10:30am
Fastpitch:
- 3/31: Varsity @ Mount Si, 6:30pm
- 3/31: JV @ Mount Si, 4pm
- 4/2: Varsity @ Bellevue, 4:30pm
- 4/4: Varsity v. Sammamish, 4:30pm
- 4/7: Varsity @ Inglemoor, 6:30pm
- 4/7: JV @ Inglemoor, 4pm
- 4/9: Varsity v. Cedarcrest, 4:30pm
- 4/11: Varsity @ North Creek, 5pm
Girls Golf:
- 3/31: Golf v. Bellevue, 3pm
- 4/3: Golf @ Skyline, 3:45pm
Girls Tennis:
- 4/1: Varsity v. Mount Si, 4pm
- 4/1: JV @ Mount Si, 3:45pm
- 4/3: JV @ Liberty, 4pm
- 4/3: Varsity v. Liberty, 4pm
- 4/8: C-Team v. Mercer Island, 3:30pm

Scores from Last Week

Baseball:
- 3/24: Varsity - Loss 11-7
- 3/24: JV - cancelled
- 3/25: C-Team - Win 21-16
- 3/26: Varsity - Win 6-0
- 3/26: JV - Loss 6-2
- 3/27 C-Team - Loss 11-1
- 3/28: Varsity - Loss 5-2
- 3/28: JV - Loss 11-1
- 3/29: Varsity - Cancelled
Boys Soccer:
- 3/25: Varsity - Win 3-1
- 3/25: JV - Win 1-0
- 3/27: Varsity - Win 5-0
- 3/27: JV - Win 3-0
- 3/29: C-Team - Win 2-0
Track:
- 3/27: No scores posted
Fastpitch:
- 3/26 Varsity - L 20-0
- 3/28: Varsity - Loss 23-0
Girls Golf:
- 3/25: Win 300-277
- 3/27: Loss 297-246
Girls Tennis:
- 3/25: Varsity - Cancelled
- 3/25: JV - Cancelled
- 3/27: Varsity - Cancelled
- 3/27: JV - Cancelled

Hazen Boosters

Auction Tickets, Procurement, and Volunteers
Annual Hazen Boosters Auction Updates

Our annual auction and dinner are coming up - April 26 at Renton Technical College! Please plan to attend and help out.

Buy Tickets! Tickets are on sale now—both for individual tickets and for tables. Early Bird tickets are $75/p, $150/2p, and $540/8p-TABLE; prices go up to $85/p on April 1. Buy your tickets today!
Volunteer! We still need many volunteers to make our event a success. We still need volunteers for the day of the event—catalog coordinator/printer, bid sheet coordinator, transportation loaders, raffle ticket salespeople, silent table clerks, drink ticket sellers, and more! We have opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours by serving as room monitors from 12:30-4:45 on the day of the event. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius on the website.
Join our next planning meeting! Please plan to attend our next planning committee meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 PM in the Opportunity Center or via Zoom.

Check out our website for more information: https://www.hazenboosters.org/auction

Spring Plant Sale Volunteers needed!
The annual spring plant sale pick up will be Thursday, April 24th. Volunteers are needed to help unload/sort customer orders, and help customers carry out their items. Two shifts available: 12:00-2:30 and 2:30-6:00. If you're able to help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4DA4A929A57-55720858-spring

Baseball/Fastpitch Fundraiser
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME for Hazen Night at the Mariners! Get tickets to see the Mariners take on the Twins on Friday, May 30th, at T-Mobile Park. Every ticket sold helps support Hazen Baseball and Fastpitch teams!

Main 100-Level seats: $32
View 300-Level seats: $18
https://hazenboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/780174589

Note: e-Tickets with seat assignments will be emailed closer to the game date.

CALLING ALL HAZEN SENIOR CLASS PARENTS!
Log onto hazenboosters.org/sge25 today for time-sensitive updates related to Grad Night, fundraising, volunteer and participation needs. Grad night success depends on senior class parents volunteering in a variety of ways now through June. Please get involved now to support your senior!

Senior Grad Event Tickets
Hazen Senior Class Students-Grad Night Tickets on sale now! Ticket prices are $150 during 3rd trimester. Link to website www.hazenboosters.org/sge25

Class of 2025 Yard Signs
It's time to order your Hazen Graduate Yard Sign to honor the special Hazen graduate(s) in your life! Purchase yours today at: www.hazenboosters.org/sge25. Options for general and customized versions are available.

Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets
Class of 2025 is selling car wash tickets to help fund graduation events. Cost is 1 for $15, 2 for $25 or 5 for $60. We accept cash, check made out to Hazen Booster Club, or credit card by paying online: Car Wash Tickets. Contact Susan Shepherd at foursheps@aol.com or 425-785-7570 with questions or to purchase tickets.

One-stop shopping for greeting cards at Rustic Orca Crafting!
Do you need a unique graduation card? Thank you card? Birthday card? or any card just because?? The Rustic Orca Crafting Company provides handmade cards for all your card-giving needs. Plus, 15% of all sales go to the Hazen Teacher and Student Support fund, which replaced the PTSA last year. Check out the options at: https://rusticorcacrafts.com/

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