Highlander Highlights - Hazen's Weekly Newsletter

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​
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ANNUAL AUCTION
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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 ​
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JOIN TODAY!
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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​
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YOU'RE INVITED!
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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! 

Happy 3rd Week of School
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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!
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Important Reminders
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• 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.

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Technology Resources
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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.
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Running Start Students
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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
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• 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

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Scores from Last Week
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• 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! 
 

Happy 4th Week of School
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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!
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Important Reminders
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• 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
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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
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​PSAT Information
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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.
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​Fall Family Conferences
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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    
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Games This Week
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• 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

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Scores from Last Week
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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! ​
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2024-25 Hazen Booster Club Board Members
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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)​
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ANNUAL AUCTION!
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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!​
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CALLING CLASS OF 2027 AND 2028 PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
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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.)

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! 

Happy 6th Week of School
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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​Technology Resources
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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! 

Happy 7th Week of School
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Here's what you can look forward to for this next week and beyond, plus a recap from events last week.
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Disability History and Awareness Month
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Fall Family Conferences
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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!    
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Technology Resources
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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!!
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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

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

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!

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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

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​

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

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.

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
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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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/
​

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