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We have set up a page for the Lancer community to follow Derek Sparks as he battles cancer. On the page, there is a section where anyone can send a message that will go directly to him. Let's show Coach Sparks the Lancer Love we all know so well, and stuff his inbox with prayers and messages of support this Homecoming weekend.

Click HERE to submit a message. #BetheLight

Our Homecoming theme this year is: Mask-erade Fantasy. The dance is tomorrow, Saturday, September 25 at Museum of Pop Culture.

All dance participants must be vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 72 hours prior to 8pm on Saturday, September 25. Proof of vaccination or negative test results should be sent to Mrs. Burns.

All dance participants must cover their nose and mouth by wearing a mask and/or face covering. Recommended masks: two-layer cloth masks, KN-95s, KF-94s, and FFP2s. Gaiters are NOT accepted.

No one will be admitted into the dance after 8:30pm.

No refunds.

Did you know we have over 20 different clubs & activities you can participate in? That's right! If you are interested in joining a club and/or activity, mark your calendars for the Clubs & Activities Fair on Thursday, September 30. Get ready to get involved, Lancers! Contact Ms. Cacabelos with any questions.

If you missed Picture Day at the beginning of the school year or you want a photo re-take, please mark your calendar for Photo Make-Up Day on Friday, October 8. During your lunch, head to the Dillman Center to get your photo taken and your ASB Student ID card printed. Contact Ms. Cacabelos with any questions.

What's part dance team and part drill team? Color Guard! The award-winning Lancer Color Guard is accepting new members! Learn how to dance and spin flags, rifles, and sabers. Perform at football games, parades, and shows throughout the school year. No experience is necessary. Just come with an open mind, a positive attitude, and ready to have fun. Open to both female and male students.

Fall rehearsals are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3:30-5:30pm, behind the gym. For more information about Color Guard, please contact
Andrea Filer.

Participation in Color Guard qualifies for a P.E. waiver. Please inquire for more details.

Kennedy Catholic is hosting a prospective family Open House on Wednesday, October 20, 6-8pm. If you or someone you know has a prospective freshman, please RSVP on our Admissions Page. Questions? Please contact the Admissions Team.

Due to construction, the Highline Stadium/Moshier Parking Lot on S 156th is CLOSED. There will be no access for event parking including parents dropping off/picking up students attending the game on Saturday. Please park in the Highline High School lot and the Performing Arts Center lot
on S 152nd. Click here to view a map.

Saturday, September 25, join us for our Homecoming football game against the Tahoma Bears. Kick-off is at 1pm at Highline Memorial Stadium.

Tickets are available in advance on our new online ticketing page. You will receive a QR code that can be scanned at the gate, or you may print your ticket at home and bring it with you. Day-of tickets will still be available at the gate, cash only. Admission prices may be found here.

Mask up! We look forward to seeing current Lancers and alumni at the game!

Please consider hosting an international student. You would be providing an important and valuable experience by offering a true glimpse into an American family's life. A generous stipend is provided. If you are interested in learning more about being a host family, read more then fill out this inquiry form. Our housing coordinator will contact you to answer any questions you may have. You may also send inquiries directly to housing@kennedyhs.org.

Students will receive a detention once they reach five tardies for the quarter (overall), and they will receive a detention for each successive tardy. If students reach ten tardies, then they will earn a work crew. We will begin assigning detentions next week.

Seniors accepted to attend Fall SEARCH received an email this week outlining how to secure and confirm their spot. They must turn in a permission slip and pay the retreat fee under the SEARCH tab by Tuesday, September 28. Students in need of financial aid should email Ms. Farrell ASAP. Please contact Ms. Farrell or Ms. Durbin if you have any questions.

Due to the overwhelming number of registrations for Winter and Spring SEARCH retreats, Juniors and Seniors who registered for SEARCH will receive a confirmation email in the coming weeks. There is a chance that some juniors may get bumped to Fall of 2022 due to space constraints. Stay tuned! Please contact Ms. Farrell or Ms. Durbin if you have any questions.

Parents and guardians are welcome to sign up for half an hour prayer slot to ensure the Chapel is never empty during First Friday Adoration. Some faculty will also bring students by the Chapel for Adoration throughout the day, but we need parents to sign up to ensure the Blessed Sacrament is never alone. Please use this link to sign up so we can continue hosting this unique Catholic prayer tradition. Please contact Mrs. Brown if you have any questions.

In accordance with CDC and WA-State guidelines, all on-campus volunteers are required to submit proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test prior to volunteering. Please submit a photo of your vaccine card HERE. If you have any questions related to COVID-19 guidelines, please contact Katie Burns.

Reminder to all seniors to get their hours loaded into MobilServe by Monday, November 1. All seniors have had over a year and a half to complete their 30-hours of ISLE service hours. Please contact Mr. Davidson if you have any questions.

Our calendar is full of College Rep Visits for colleges and universities all over the country! To view the full calendar and to sign up for a visit, login to Naviance and look at the calendar. Please email Ms. Breshock with questions.

The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) College Fair is on Monday, September 27, 4-7pm at Husky Stadium. Connect with over eighty colleges and universities from across the country in one convenient location! Visit the PNACAC website to learn more and to register.

College Essay Guy is hosting a virtual college fair on Wednesday, October 6, 3-6:45pm. Connect with over sixty-five colleges from the US, Canada, France, Australia, and the UK. To learn more and to register, click here.

The Department of Navy is offering summer internships through their Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP). 300 high school students will be selected to spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at 37 naval laboratories.

All sophomores through seniors with an interest in STEM are invited to apply to this prestigious opportunity. The application closes on Monday, November 1. To learn more and apply, visit the SEAP website.

Nominations are open for the WSU Regents Scholarship. Students with outstanding academic potential who have demonstrated leadership through contribution to community, family, and/or school activities have the opportunity to be recognized by the Regents Scholars Program, and if selected will receive $4,000 of financial aid for four years at WSU. They will then be eligible to compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years at WSU.

If your student is interested in being considered for the Regents Scholarship, please contact their counselor as soon as possible.

iDUB Conference is a one-day virtual conference for underrepresented high school seniors (Class of 2022) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle for the 2022 Autumn Quarter. The program focuses its resources on serving the following underrepresented minority groups: American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian.

This year's conference will be held virtually, with two available dates: Wednesday, October 6, 4-7pm, or Saturday, October 9, 10am-1pm.

For more information and to register, please visit the iDUB webpage.