Weekly Bulletin – October 30, 2026

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

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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

Important Message from the Attendance Office

If your student will be missing two or more days of school, please remember to submit a Pre-Planned Absence Form. Common examples of pre-planned absences include college visits, family vacations, surgery or medical procedures, family events, and non-district athletic competitions.

Providing the form in advance helps students and teachers plan for missed instruction and assignments. A completed Planned Absence Form is required for the absence to be excused.

Forms are available in the Attendance Office or online on the Ingraham Attendance page.

Completed forms must be turned in at least three school days before the first day of the planned absence. For extended absences, please give your student’s teachers as much advance notice as possible if you are requesting assignments for your student to work on while they are away.

Thank you for helping us support strong, consistent attendance!

Financial Aid & Scholarship Night 

Thursday, November 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ingraham’s Library

Please RSVP for Financial Aid & Scholarship Night  

Ingraham’s Counseling team + Seattle Promise are hosting a night
for seniors and their families to learn about scholarships and
how to apply for financial aid (FAFSA or WASFA) for the 2027-
2028 school year! There will be food, interpreters, and workshop
time to work on applications and ask questions.

To apply for financial aid, please bring the following:

• Laptop or preferred device (bring charger)
• 2025 Taxes and W-2s
• Social Security Numbers for parent/legal guardian(s) &
  student (if you have one. If not it’s ok!)
• Other relevant financial documents
  • Estimate of bank accounts, investments, properties
• Your questions!

Questions? Reach out to Ingraham’s Seattle Promise Outreach
Specialist: mnsaetern@seattleschools.org

The Counseling team and Seattle Promise are teaming up to host a workshop for seniors and their families to learn about scholarships and how to apply for financial aid (FAFSA or WASFA) for the 2027-28 school year! There will be a brief presentation and then time to ask questions and work on applications. Light food/drinks and interpreters will be available.

School Links: Washington’s NEW High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) Platform

There is a new College/Career platform adopted by the state of Washington called School Links.  Here are a few things that can be done by logging into School Links:

• View your student’s High School and Beyond Plan and progress
• Explore college and career options together
• Stay informed about important milestones and next steps

Instructions on how to log into your parent account

Throughout the year, each student will engage in lessons, in Homeroom and Advisory, that are grade appropriate and align with completing the HSBP.

Ingraham Fall Play

The Fall play EMMA opens on November 5 and runs two weekends! With a cast of outstanding actors as well as scenery, costumes and tech designed and built by Ingraham students! This play is presented in the Ingraham Little Theatre.

In this play based on the Jane Austen novel, Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated, and energetic… and in imminent danger of going mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly at home, she desperately needs projects—and prides herself on making matches.

November 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 @ 7 p.m.

November 8, 14, 15 @ 2 p.m.

Tickets available:

Purchase Fall Play Tickets – Emma

Spring Musical Auditions

Auditions for the spring musical, Guys and Dolls will be November 16 and 17.  Come to an informational meeting in room 20 at lunch on November 4 or visit the bulletin board in the performing arts hallway.  No experience necessary. All are welcome!

Please join us for Ingraham’s first concerts of the year!

The Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Concert is on Tuesday, November 10th.

The Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert is on Wednesday, November 18th.

They start at 7 PM in the Ingraham auditorium and are FREE.

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

Tuesday 11/10 Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Concert Nov 10 Signup Link

Wednesday 11/18 Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert Nov 18 Signup Link

School Volunteers Needed

Would you like to give back to our community by helping in the classroom, chaperone field trips, among various other needs? We would be honored to have you on board! All volunteers must apply and be approved by the district. More information about volunteer application process

Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Elizabeth Hudd at trhudd@seattleschools.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

School Pictures

Families can use this link 2026-27 Ingraham HS Pictures to view and order their student’s photos. To access your student’s photo gallery, enter their school ID number when prompted for the online code. Orders are shipped directly to homes. 

Fall Sports Photos Order information:

Families can use this link 2026-27 Ingraham High School Fall Sports to view and order fall sports images. Orders are shipped directly to homes.

HOSA x Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive

HOSA is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest for a blood drive on November 13th in the Ingraham Upper Gym. A single donation can save up to 3 lives. This event is open to everyone (including the community). To be eligible, you must be 16 or older, 125lbs+ (girls) or 115lbs+ (boys), and have a signed permission slip if you are 16-17 years old. Stay tuned for registration/sign-up link in the coming weeks. See more info and requirements @rams.hosa (instagram) or email 1gmilgen@seattleschools.org with questions.

Language Credit Testing at Ingraham – Wednesday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the Library

Can you speak, read and write in a language other than English? Students can earn up to four high school credits and if you earn four, you qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy. Tests are free for students. Register for a language test, students will need to log in with their SPS account The registration deadline is Friday, December 4.

Questions? Contact Noah Zeichner nczeichner@seattleschools.org

Ingraham AP registration and fees due date: October 30 (before 5 p.m.).

As you have hopefully heard from your student’s AP teacher, the deadline to register and pay exam fees is approaching.  Two things need to be completed for your student to be fully registered for an AP exam. Both registration and exam fee payment must be completed before the deadline of October 30.     

1. Register online for their AP course and exam to log in to the College Board website and use a course “join code” from their teacher (teachers have a handout with the information). 
2. Pay the exam fee of $125.00 to Ingraham. Fees can be paid by cash or check (made out to Ingraham High School – AP) at Ingraham’s Fiscal Office (room 165) or pay via SchoolPay.  Please be aware that exam fees paid via SchoolPay have a service fee added.

Does your student qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch?  If so, please contact Jennifer Luthe at jlluthe@seattleschools.org or in person (in room 162) BEFORE paying the exam fee.  Students on our FRL list have a significantly lower exam fee. 

Ingraham only has 2 AP exams available this year due to our extensive IB offerings: AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics.  Before paying and registering for an AP exam, please check for conflicts with IB testing.omplete a district-level form to demonstrate interest and determine availability.  Check your e-mail or go to the District’s Assessment website for more information.  

Order wreaths on SchoolPay starting 10/24 to 11/13.

• 24-inch Deluxe Noble Wreath for $32.50
• 28-inch Deluxe Noble Wreath for $36.50
• Optional red ribbon: $5.00

Pickup dates: 12/3 from 4-5:30 p.m., and 12/5 from 9-11 a.m., all at the upper gym entrance (NE Visitor parking lot).

Study Abroad Information Night (Rescheduled!)

Are you interested in studying abroad next summer. CIEE staff will be at Ingraham on December 1st in the Library at 6 p.m. This presentation is for parents who would like more information about CIEE programs. Students are encouraged to come with a parent. Over the last 4 years, 80 Ingraham students have studied abroad with CIEE. For more information about their 40 study abroad sites, see the CIEE website. To RSVP for the information night, click here. More global learning opportunities for Ingraham students are available on our school’s website. If you have any questions, please email nczeichner@seattleschools.org.

Starting in Fall of 2026, One Free Breakfast and One Free Lunch for Every Student, Every Day, in Every School

Every day, SPS offers a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch for our students!

Every student/family should complete the CNEEB form .

We are asking for 100% completion of this application (even for those who may not qualify). This helps the district collect much needed funds from the government and gives us complete data for our student body. Thank you!

Senior Yearbook Portraits / Quotes / Baby Photos: All due December 1

Free Senior Portraits

Seniors, are you interested in getting free senior portraits by a yearbook photographer with up to 3 poses? Please use the link below to sign up. This will be open until Mid-November. Senior Portraits Form – Fill out form

Senior Baby Photos & Portraits or download app: Yearbook Snap CODE: gorams

Senior Quotes: Senior Yearbook Quote 26-27 – Fill out form 

Senior Parents, if you are interested in purchasing a senior ad for your senior this year, please use this link: Purchase Senior Ad

Questions: Email Ingraham.yearbook@seattleschools.org

Attention Parents/Guardians of IB Students!

IB Virtual Information Meeting for Families

If you missed the meeting on September 30, we have posted it on the Ingraham YouTube channel.

Bright Futures: Supplemental Snacks for Food Backpacks

We are a committee of parent volunteers and Ingraham staff who work together to directly help over 200 Ingraham students struggling with food and housing insecurity.  Every Friday, in partnership with the U-district food bank and our Bridges program, we distribute 200 food backpacks to our Bright Futures students. As you can imagine, the food bank offerings can become quite repetitive. Would you consider brightening their day by purchasing some fun supplemental snacks that can be added to the backpacks?  You can choose from favorite items on our wishlist here and select “Bright Futures – Ingraham HS” as the delivery address. Please visit our website to learn more about our program and the many ways we support our students who are experiencing financial hardship. Thank you RAM-ily for you ongoing support – it takes a village!

Student Dropoff and Pickup

Ingraham has been working with the Seattle Department of Transportation to create safer passage along N. 135th St, on the north side of our campus. Starting Monday, 9/14/26, cars will no longer be able to drive between Densmore and Wallingford during student arrival and departure. The city will be placing temporary barriers to divert traffic around that section of the school. The buses and rideshares that transport our students who qualify for transportation services through their IEPs will still be dropped off on N. 135th, but cars will no longer be able to pass through. Additionally, at some point this school year they will be installing all-way stop signs at the following locations: 

N 135th /Wallingford

N 131st /Ashworth (by the backside of the Storage building, Sprouts, etc)

Parking Passes for Students

Students may sign up for a parking pass before and after school and during lunch with Mx. Julia in Room 65, while supplies last.  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.  A valid driver’s 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 handicapped parking spot or in a fire lane (yellow or red curbs). 

School Communication

Ingraham uses various methods to communicate information 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 communication preferences.

Activities and Other News:

Ingraham Rams Unified Basketball

What is Unified? Unified Special Olympics brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to compete, build friendships, encourage inclusion and create a more united school community. It’s about teamwork, respect and having fun! Practices start November 4^th. Questions? Contact Heidi Leyton at hileyton@seattleschools.org Go Rams!

Ingraham Athletics Booster Club (IABC)

Letter Jackets

Is your athlete interested in a letter jacket? Contact National Achievers to set up an appointment. You can find a photo and additional details on the IABC Info. page.

Mixed Ultimate – Everything You Need to Know

Ingraham’s Mixed Ultimate season runs Nov. 9 and through Feb. 7, with weekend games starting the weekend of December 5.  

Mixed Ultimate is an energetic, coed sport with a truly welcoming community.  We are looking for athletes who are excited to play a team sport and will keep participation high throughout the season to the best of their ability. Athletes new to the sport are welcome!  

Captain’s practices 

• Weds. Oct. 28 3:15-5:15 p.m. Aldercrest Campus 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
• Tues. Nov. 3rd 7 – 8:30 p.m. Ingraham Soccer North 
• Tryout schedule – Nov 9, 10 and 11
• 4 – 6 pm 
• Ingraham soccer field N & S

Please come dressed ready to play on turf and in all-weather with cleats, a white & dark jersey/reversible, weather appropriate clothing, and water.

Registration is a quick, easy process and required before taking the field for tryouts (NOT through Final Forms). For registration information please contact ihsmixedultimate@gmail.com

IABC Meeting – November 10 @ 6 p.m. Ingraham Activities Center

The next IABC meeting is Tuesday, November 10. Stop by to learn more and get involved in supporting athletics at Ingraham

Save the Date: Fall Ingy Awards | November 23

The fall sports season is flying by! Mark your calendar and plan to celebrate fall athletes at the Ingy Awards on Monday, November 23.

Where to Find Sports Info. 

• To follow Ingraham teams this fall, you can find schedules on the Metro League Sports site. 
• To sign up for Winter and Spring sports at Ingraham, go to FinalForms.
• Looking for more info. about a specific team? Check out the IABC Teams and Clubs page.

Athletics @ Ingraham

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

Web:  Ingraham Athletics

FB: IngrahamRamsFans

IG: ingyathletics