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Ingraham Weekly Bulletin

Posted on: March 27, 2026

Summary : The weekly bulletin is distributed by email on Friday afternoons, and posted on the Ingraham website.

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Weekly Bulletin – March 27, 2026

Attendance Office:  Please email ingrahamhs.attendance@seattleschools.org

Parents/Guardians:  If your student is withdrawing from Ingraham this school year, it is important to let us know!  Please notify the district online in less than 3 minutes if your student will not attend Ingraham.

If you have moved, it is important to let us, and the district know by completing a Change of Address form

THANK YOU from the Bright Futures Team

Wow Ram-ily, what a night!

Last Thursday was an evening I won’t soon forget. It was more than a fundraiser – it was an evening of community, connection, inspiration, and generosity…at a time in the world when many of us really needed to feel that. The stories that were shared were so powerful and reminded us of all of what community can do. Not only did we exceed our fundraising goal, I think we all left with a feeling of gratitude, and that our presence and contributions can have a significant impact right here in the halls of Ingraham. This vital program, assisting more than 200 Ingraham students who struggle with food and housing insecurity, will continue to thrive because of YOU! The whole Bright Futures team thanks you for your amazing support.

If you missed the event and would like to learn more about our program, please visit our website to see what we do.

In the spirit of ongoing support, we wonder if you would consider an easy and occasional 1 hour shift on a Thursday afternoon. We need drivers to pick up our Food Bank order (for our weekend food support program) and drop off to the school where students will meet you in the parking lot and do the unloading for you!  This is an easy and non-committal way to get involved. Find a Thursday afternoon that works for you by visiting our sign-up page here. 

Please reach out to foibrightfutures@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to get involved with Bright Futures.

With gratitude,

Michele Fowler, Bright Futures Chair

Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Form

We are asking all families to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) form. This form helps our school access important funding that supports students, like additional staff, academic support, and resources for classrooms. It only takes a few minutes, and it makes a real difference.

Even if your family does not qualify for benefits, the digital form has an option to indicate that. Submitting the form—whether you qualify or not—still helps our school. Each form helps make sure we get as much complete data as possible to ensure maximum funding for our students. You can fill out the form online at MySchoolApps using a phone or computer. The form is available in multiple languages, and paper versions are also available in the main office if you are unable to complete a digital form.

Thank you for taking a moment to complete this. We appreciate your partnership in helping our school and ensuring our students have the resources they need.

Counseling Office News

Applications now open for the 2026 SYEP Internship Program!

The application period for the 2026 SYEP Internship Program began March 18 and will close May 4 at 5 p.m. The Internship Program will run July 6-Aug. 18. Complete the online application and, if necessary, review the help guide. (More details below.)

What is the Seattle Youth Employment Program?

The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) features two programs to help you develop skills for life and work that will help achieve your current and future goals:

Learn & Earn Program (Foundations / Pathways): Participants identify professional interests, gain marketable skills, are exposed to various career fields, and build their social network. Students receive stipends based on their quarterly participation during the school year.

Internship Program: Participants are placed in professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses and non-profit agencies to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build their resume. Participants will be paid no less than Seattle’s minimum wage at $21.30 per hour.  

Volunteer Service Hours

Day out for Autism – Fun and Resource Fair, April 18, Marina Park, Kirkland

Sign up to volunteer for Day out for Autism (students and adults needed!)

Join the Washington Autism Alliance (WAA) for the “Day Out for Autism” event, a family-friendly celebration with fun activities for all ages! The event promotes acceptance and inclusion while raising funds to support improved access to care and effective services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across Washington State.

  • Sensory – Sensitive Fun Fair for children, adolescents, and adults
  • Autism Resource Fair
  • Optional 3K Walk/Stroll Your Way
  • Live Entertainment

You can view this and other volunteer opportunities on the Ingraham Website

Spring Fling Dance!

Dress Code: Semi-Formal

RAMS!!! Your 2026 Spring Fling will be Saturday, March 28,7-10 p.m. at Ingraham. The theme is, “A Night Under the Lanterns”. Along with the dance, there will be a free photo booth with printable photos, games, and food. Be There!!!

Tickets Available until 4 pm March 27.  You will NOT be able to buy your tickets at the door.

  • $10 if purchased Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 22
  • $15 if purchased Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27 

No tickets will be sold after 4 p.m. on March 27, and tickets are not transferable.

Tickets can be purchased via:

Guest Tickets:

An Ingraham student may invite another student who does not attend Ingraham, but the hosting student must turn in a fully completed Guest Pass to the Fiscal Office when purchasing the Guest Ticket. (Guest Passes are available in the main office now.) All Guest Tickets must be purchased by 4 pm on Wednesday March 25 and can only be purchased at the Fiscal’s Office.  Cost of Guest Ticket is $20.

  • No outside drinks.
  • Metal detectors will be in place
  • Bags will be searched by security
  • ID is Required for All Attendees

Mike Wentzel, mjwentzel@seattleschools.org

Ingraham Spring Concerts

Please join us for Ingraham’s upcoming spring concerts by Orchestra and Choirs.

All start at 7 p.m. in the Ingraham auditorium and are Free.

We’d love it if you could help us out by bringing a baked good and/or helping with sales. See below for Signup Genius links.

Ingraham Orchestra Concert 3/24/26 at 7 p.m.|
Sign up to volunteer for Ingraham Orchestra Concert

Ingraham Choir Concert 3/26/26 at 7 p.m.
Sign up to Volunteer for Ingraham Choir Concert

Performing Arts Student Showcase Fundraiser

Don’t miss the Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters Student Showcase on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring incredible student performances, including vocal and instrumental acts, plus a special sneak peek of the spring musical “The Little Mermaid”. This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, complete with a silent auction offering options to enjoy arts performances and other experiences across the Pacific Northwest and a fun-filled dessert dash. Enjoy light dinner with drinks available for purchase.

Advance tickets for Performing Arts Student Showcase are just $35 until 3/15 and can be purchased online

Secure your spot today to help support all the amazing arts programs Ingraham has to offer!

IPAB is also looking for volunteers to support this event. Please consider signing up to make our event a success!

DECA Bento Box Fundraiser

Ingraham DECA has qualified 3 members for their first ICDC (International Career Development Conference) in Atlanta, Georgia! DECA is an organization that equips students with skills for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through educational opportunities and competitions.

Help support the Ingraham DECA Chapter by enjoying a premium sushi bento! Ingraham DECA has partnered with local restaurant, Sushi Kappo Tamura, to offer high-quality $25 bento boxes, with 50% of every sale directly funding the member’s travel and lodging. 

Pre-order DECA Bento Box via SchoolPay by March 25 and pick up your fresh bento at the Student Store on Friday, April 24 (Lunch A, B, or 3:20 p.m.).

HOSA Club to Host Blood Drive, Friday, April 3

Hey Rams! The HOSA club (Future Health Professionals) is partnering with Bloodworks NW for Ingraham’s annual blood drive! This will be in the upper gym from (8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.) on Friday, April 3. Those who are 16 years of age or older can donate, including others from the community, so tell your family and friends!

Register now with sponsor code 0345 at this link: Register for Blood Drive; or in our Instagram bio @rams.hosa & see Dr. G in rm. 107 for parental consent forms if you’re under 18. Your donation could save a life, so don’t miss this! DM us if you have questions.

Seniors/Families

Many of you still need to order your cap/gown!  Purchase Cap/gown unit

If you already have a cap/gown and just need the stole/tassel Purchase stole/tassel only

If you need financial assistance, please see your counselor or Ms. Kerr.

2026 Yard Signs are Here! FOI has provided yard and window signs for graduating seniors (one per family). You can pick up your sign from Mr. Malaki in the Counseling Office.

Heads up! Temporary schedule change for classes April 2-7.

Ingraham will temporarily shift to block scheduling to help accommodate SBA ELA testing for 10th grade students. This schedule applies to all grade levels.

While start and end times will remain the same, all classes will shift to a block schedule for these 4 school days:

  • Thursday, 4/2 and Monday, 4/6 – periods 1 / 3 / 5
  • Friday, 4/3 and Tuesday, 4/7 – periods 2 / 4 / 6

Block Schedule (each class is 1 hour and 55 minutes; No Homeroom)

  • 8:50 – 10:45                    Period 1 / 2
  • 10:50 – 11:00                  Break
  • 11:05 – 1:05                    Period 3 / 4 (extra 5 minutes for announcements)
  • 1:10 – 1:40                       Lunch
  • 1:45 – 3:40                       Period 5 / 6

This will not be a perfect fit for students who participate in programs other than Ingraham such as Skill Center and Running Start.  Please reach out to Ingraham Attendance if your student will have a schedule conflict so that we can get that documented and excused. 

10th grade families:  SBA English Language Arts testing April 2-7.

The state mandated Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts will take place in 10th grade LA classes.

The 10th grade Smarter Balanced Assessments are a state-required assessment that serves as one possible pathway to meeting your student’s Language Arts graduation requirements.  10th grade students will be taking the English Language Arts SBA in their 10th grade Language Arts classes April 2-7.  Make-up and test completion will take place April 8-10 (before we leave for Spring Break). 

Testing requires the use of a district provided laptop, so students should charge and bring their laptop to class that week. Please go to the Ingraham Assessment and Testing page to find links and information on how to take training and practice tests.   

The Math SBA exam will take place the last week of May (the week after Memorial Day).  If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Luthe (Testing Coordinator) at jlluthe@seattleschools.org

Spring and Summer Internships!

Looking for CTE credits? Service Learning hours? Cool experiences? A little cash for your pocket? Check out the variety of spring and summer internships on Ingraham’s website! These internships are constantly updating (through Seattle Public Schools), so check back often! If students need help with applying, have them see Dr. G (Genét Simone) in Room 107. Website:

Multicultural Performances – Update

The Multicultural Assembly has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 8, with the evening performance for families remaining on Friday, April 3rd. The performances on April 8 will be split into two assemblies so that our entire student body can attend in the auditorium.

Students, if you would like to showcase your culture in this event, please sign up at the link below.

All cultural clubs are encouraged to sign up for the planning committee to make this event a success! You do not need to be part of a cultural club to participate.​ See Mr. Zeichner in Room 131 if you have any questions. Multicultural Assembly Sign Up (2026) – Fill out form

Ingraham Graduation Ceremony – Save the Date!

Prior to Winter Break, the district announced graduation dates for SPS high schools. Ingraham’s graduation ceremony will be on June 10 at 4:30 p.m., at the Ingraham Stadium (also known as the Northwest Athletic Complex).

Due to stadium capacity, each senior will receive four tickets for family/friends to attend graduation inside the stadium. Tickets will be distributed at Senior Checkout on June 8. There are no additional tickets available, and the school is not able to manage unused tickets after they are dispersed.

Please do not call the school to request more tickets. There is an overflow area just outside the fence on the north end of the field, where non-ticketed guests can view the ceremony, which usually runs about sixty minutes. The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube for those who are unable to attend. That link will be provided on the Ingraham website a day or two before the ceremony. More information to come later this Spring, so stay tuned!

Library News

Library sign in is going to digital! The library is transitioning from a paper sign in to a digital sign in. Students will sign in on a computer on the front library desk and put their pass on a bowl. This will make it easier for staff to track who is in the library and the numbers will help show how our students use and love the library.

To see what has been going on the library, check out our latest newsletter!

Flu and Covid Vaccines Available

Flu season is here. Luckily, students can get flu and Covid shots in the Teen Health Center! Appointments are free of cost. Stop by the Teen Health Center next to the Counseling office to get signed up so you can stay well this winter. 

College Representative Visits

Students!  One of the more important opportunities available every fall are the College Admissions Rep visits to Ingraham High School. College Admissions Representatives from campuses across the state and country are scheduled to visit IHS and meet with interested students in grades 9-12 (students only). We already have several visitors on the schedule, and they are very excited to meet you. This is one of the few opportunities available to meet the person who may be reading your college application, ask questions about the campus, and gather helpful information to use during your college research and the admission/application process. These visits are especially helpful for seniors who are about to begin the college application process.

Students are required to sign-up to attend these sessions and do so via their Naviance/High School and Beyond Plan accounts.

To sign-up: Please log in to your Clever account

  • Select Naviance 
  • Select Colleges, then college visits 
  • Select View Details and register for the college you want to attend! 

Then write down the visit on your planner or personal calendar. On the date and time of the visit, come down to the library and meet the representative!  You are welcome to stay for a portion of the visit or the entire visit before heading back to class.

Please continue checking the visit section as new college visits are added.

Parents: Visit the Ingraham website under Resources for information College Visits

Ingraham Spirit Wear

If you want to get your spirit gear so that you can represent as a Ram Fan or if you just want to buy some Ingraham gear for your student, check out the website Then… Contact Heidi Oveson hloveson@seattleschools.org  with your order or any questions. Heidi and the students selling the gear will pull orders and send a link to SchoolPay for payment. Your items will be available for pickup in the main office.

After School Tutoring in the Library

Tutoring is in the Ingraham library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45–4:45 p.m. and is open to all Ingraham students.

Student Drop-off and Parking on Campus

Parents: Please do not drop off your students on N. 135th St, as that is reserved for district transportation only.  Student drop-off is in the NE Visitor Parking lot.

Students: It is required that all students complete a vehicle registration form and obtain a free parking pass from the main office if they plan on parking on campus.  The process of obtaining a parking pass will be announced soon, so stay tuned.  A valid driver license must be shown when obtaining the parking pass. Student parking is in the lot off Meridian and the south section of the south parking lot next to the fields.  Staff/Visitor parking is next to the auditorium/upper gym entrance, as well as in the south parking lot near the tennis courts.  Do not park in the Helene Madison parking lot.  Cars may be ticketed and/or towed if you are illegally parked in a accessible parking spot (without the appropriate parking permit) or in a fire lane (yellow or red curbs). 

School Communication

Ingraham uses various methods to communicate information out to students and families:

  • Students, please start checking your SPS email inbox daily for information from school and read the Friday bulletins. 
  • Schoology pages
  • Talking Points: A text-based system that sends translated messages to your phone.
  • Principal Newsletter: A personal message from Principal Zack Elvig, sent on Mondays.
  • Friday Bulletins:  We email the school bulletin weekly via a system called School Messenger. It is always updated on the Ingraham website. Occasionally, we hear from parents/guardians who say they are not receiving the bulletin or have suddenly stopped receiving them.  It is usually an email filter issue, or you have inadvertently unsubscribed.  Please manage your SPS communication preferences

Activities and Other News:

Friends of Ingraham

Senior Events Fundraising

We are grateful for the growing number of families who have stepped up to support the Senior Events Fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity, we are moving closer to our $20,000 goal!

Senior events mark an important transition for our students:

  • A final gathering at Senior Breakfast on graduation morning
  • A visible celebration of achievement with free yard signs for every graduate
  • A fun, safe night of connection at Senior Spree following graduation

If you’ve already donated, thank you for helping make these moments possible. If you haven’t had a chance yet, we invite you to join the families by making a Senior Event Fundraising donation today.

Many employers will match charitable gifts, so please check if your donation can be doubled through your company’s matching gift program.  

Thank you for being part of this special moment in our students’ lives.

Athletics

Support Ingraham Athletes

Each season, teams raise funds in support of uniforms, supplies, equipment, etc. Here are a few team fundraisers happening now if you’re interested in donating in direct support of Ingraham athletes. 

— Support Baseball through the team’s Player Pack fundraiser. Donations support player participation, as well as field maintenance and new equipment. 

— Help get the Cheer Team to camp this summer AND get a chance to win Club Seats at an upcoming Sounders game of your choice!  Donate HERE!  Ticket drawing will begin on April 6.

— Boys Soccer is running it’s Full Pitch fundraiser to outfit the team in New Uniforms and Essential Gear. .

— Support the purchase of a Court Dryer to keep the Tennis Team on the courts. Check out the fundraising page for more information and to donate.

Follow Your Rams! – Spring Sports Schedules Posted

Spring sports kicked off this week. Schedules are posted on the Metroleague site. Check it out and stop by to cheer on your Rams!

Ingraham Sports Bags – Limited Supply – Order Soon!

If you are interested in a personalized Ingraham Sports Bag, place your order through SchoolPay. A limited supply is available, and the item will disappear from SchoolPay after we sell out. Be sure to include the name you’d like on the bag when completing the form. Name will be in ALL CAPS. Contact the iabctreasurer@gmail.com with questions.

Save the Date: Saturday, June 6 | Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser 

Mark your calendar and plan to play in, or volunteer for, the annual Pickleball Fundraiser benefitting athletics at Ingraham! The event will be at Ingraham in the morning on June 6. Details and registration info. coming soon.

ATHLETICS @ INGRAHAM

Looking for info. about what’s happening with Ingraham? Check out the IABC Website, Facebook or Instagram

Web:  https://ingrahamathletics.org/

FB: IngrahamRamsFans