Weekly Bulletin – May 23, 2025

The Last “Saturday School” of the Year!

June 7th, 9am-12pm. Students, mark your calendars! We can help you finish the year strong by providing a quiet place to study, teachers to answer questions, and donuts and snacks for fuel. Make a plan to be there!

Golden Ram Award Nominations

Is there an outstanding Ingraham staff member or someone from the community that you believe deserves a special honor? 

At our last meeting FOI will give out the Golden Ram Awards: one each to a staff and community member who have gone above and beyond to support the students. 

Learn more and submit a nomination at Nominate someone for the Golden Ram Award

Nominations are due May 30th.

Winners announced at the FOI Meeting on Monday June 9th.

Counseling Office

Please refer to emails sent from counselors on December 5th regarding school counselor assignment updates.

• Students – All grades
• Last names A – Fi:  Leanne Hust
• Last names Fo – Jo:  Theresa Le
• Last names Ju – Po:  Anthony Malaki
• Last names Pr – Z:  Kristen Patterson

Immigration Rights

Know your rights with ICE. Find information about how to stay safe

Conozca sus derechos con ICE: Encuentre información sobre cómo mantenerse seguro

Bright Futures (FOI)

We want every student to have a chance to shine!

Bright Futures is a partnership between parents, staff, and community members working to remove barriers to student success.  We offer support to over 200 Ingraham students every year who are navigating the challenges of being a teenager AND the additional challenge of poverty.   

Help us raise $50,000!  This fundraiser is crucial to sustaining our work for the next year.   We want to make sure Bright Futures is ready to navigate the challenges for the 25/26 school year. Your support makes a real and lasting difference. Check out our website for ways to contribute to this program

Bright Futures Committee Participation

Interested in volunteering? Come join our fantastic team!

Contact Aleka Brown for questions, foibrightfutures@gmail.com.

Check out the Bright Futures webpage for more details about this important work

Check out the Bright Futures webpage for more details about this important work

College Essay Workshop

Join Bonnie Rochman, a local college essay coach and SPS parent, for Demystifying the College Essay Process, a free online workshop to share tips and strategies for writing a compelling college essay. Essays are a critical component of the application as colleges field an increasing number of applications and many schools remain test optional. Learn how to brainstorm for topics, choose the right subject, craft an eye-catching opening paragraph and unlock the key to a unique and insightful essay. This one-hour workshop and Q&A will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 pm. RSVP to CollegeEssay911@gmail.com and Bonnie will reply with the Zoom link.

Get service hours with the library!

Students! The library is making its summer reading list, and we want your help! Write a simple review for a book you’ve read and get 1 service hour. The library is also looking for artists to design library signs and buttons, which you can get service hours for. Talk to Ms. Trufan today! Feel free to barter for other (non-monetary) compensation if you have enough service hours.

Time to Apply! Mentorship Program for High School Girls Interested in a Career in the Sports Industry

Girls in grades 10-12 are invited to apply for the 2025-26 WISHING Mentorship Program (Women in Sports Inspiring the Next Generation)! In this program, girls attend a monthly meeting with women mentors in our area who work in the sports industry. This is a terrific opportunity to learn from experts how to prepare for such a career, what it’s like, and more!

Applications require a letter of recommendation and a short video explaining why the applicant is interested in the program. Help sessions will be offered in Ingraham’s Career Center, Room 107, during lunch on Thursday and Friday May 28 and 29.

Learn more about the WISHING Foundation

Applications close in early August. Questions? Contact Genét Simone, Career Connect Learning Coordinator, by email or phone: gesimone@seattleschools.org or 206-252-3976

Parents of Sophomores and Select Juniors – Math SBA begins Tuesday, May 27th

The final state-required assessment for the year will begin on the day after Memorial Day.  All sophomores and the juniors who still need to fulfill their math graduation pathway (they received a note) will take the Math SBA in math classes May 27- May 30.  Testing requires the use of a district provided laptop, so students should bring their charged laptop and charger to their math class this week.  The assessment covers expected student math learning to this point and is not specific to their math class.  The state Office of Public Instruction has practice and training tests available for students.    Practice tests are available for students Just click on the green button at the bottom and follow the prompts.  Jennifer Luthe jlluthe@seattleschools.org.

Ingraham 2024-25 Yearbook Sales

The final sales window for yearbooks will be May 20th – June 18th.  Pay online on SchoolPay or at the Fiscal Office, Room 165. The cost is $65.

Seniors & Parents/Guardians, Class of 2025 News and Updates

Senior Dashboard

Seniors, did you attend North Beach Elementary? You are invited to walk the halls at North Beach in your cap and gown on Thursday, June 12th at 10:00am.  Your families are also invited and encouraged to attend.  North Beach staff and students would like to celebrate you! 

Ingraham’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Tuesday, June 17th at 8:00pm at the Ingraham stadium (NWAC). 

Message from Teen Health Center

We now have the ’24-25 flu and COVID (Pfizer Comirnaty) vaccines available in the Teen Health Center. Information about the newest COVID vaccine. If your student is registered, they can walk in with a signed consent form and receive their shot, first come first served. If they are not registered, Teen Health Center registration forms.

Parent Groups, Athletics, Performing Arts, and Other News

Friends of Ingraham News

Friends of Ingraham needs YOU!!!  2025/2026 FOI Board members needed!

** Last call for board members for 2025/26

We are still looking for someone who is willing to be co-President for one year and a Fundraising Lead.   

Interested?   We can work with you to make either of these positions manageable and a successful experience.   

Details on board positions.

Please reach out to us at friendsofingrahamhs@gmail.com and Kathleen or Mary can schedule a call or meet up to learn more.

Sadly, we will need to make some hard decisions if we don’t have anyone to fill these critical positions.    

Are you a parent of a junior or a sophomore or a freshman?   

The senior class needs your help!   We need chaperones for SPREE!  No one wants their parents to chaperone a party, so we ask parents of younger students to pay it forward.  SPREE is the all-night graduation party that keeps our kids safe while still allowing everyone to celebrate with a drug and alcohol-free night of fun.  All night and partial night shifts available the night of June 17th into the morning of the 18th.  

Sign up for to chaperone Senior SPREE

Seniors, Class of 2025 News and Updates

Senior Breakfast is the morning of graduation on June 17. This special event gives the class of 2025 a chance to gather the morning of graduation before heading directly to graduation rehearsal.  The event includes a catered breakfast and a meaningful program honoring the class. Fundraising makes this event Free.

Senior 2026 Event Planning Meeting (current parents of juniors)

Tuesday, June 3rd @ 7:30 PM – Ingraham HS Library

Thank you to those who came out last month as FOI President Kathleen Zager walked us through ALL that is involved in making the 2026 Senior year fantastic for our kiddos. It’s time to get to planning and we need YOU! It takes a steering committee of 5-6 people plus lots of other volunteers to fundraise, plan and run the year’s activities and campaigns. Whether you want to help lead or support with tasks from home, no job is too small. Please come to learn more as we get the ball rolling early next month before the school year ends. 

Class of 2026 Parent Happy Hour

Wednesday, June 11th, 4pm – 6pm, Watershed Pub & Kitchen

Join us at The Watershed Pub & Kitchen upstairs in the Mezzanine to meet and mingle with other Senior 2026 parents! The year ahead will be a busy time as we work to launch our Seniors into their next phase of life. Let’s come together to commiserate, share and take a deep breath before it all begins. No planning, no formal programming but we would love  to kick off the year ahead with a little end of year fundraising. Can you give $26 to the Class of 2026 to help us kickstart our fundraising goals? Can’t make it? Use this link to our Class of 2026  fundraising page to donate and help us get started. 

Ingraham Performing Arts News

IPAB Needs Parents’ Help
As this school year winds down, IPAB (Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters) is seeking new parent volunteers to step into key roles on the IPAB Board for next year. Several longtime board members are graduating along with their seniors — after years of amazing service — and now it’s time for a new group of parents to lead the way. Each year, the Performing Arts Board raises over $60,000 to directly support band, choir, symphony, and theatre at Ingraham, raising funds for teacher support, instruments, field trips, music and much more!

Open positions for 2025/26 include:

• Communications Chair
• Theatre Liaison

You don’t need special experience — just a willingness to show up, collaborate, and help keep the arts vibrant at Ingraham. You’ll also have plenty of support from past board members who are ready to help guide you. Check out the webpage for more info: Learn more about volunteering with IPAB. If you’re interested in joining this passionate board, please email outgoing President Deanna at ingrahamperformingarts@gmail.com.

Hadestown Tickets Are Now on Sale!

Ingraham Theatre proudly presents Hadestown (Teen Version) – the Tony Award-winning musical that brings myth to life with unforgettable music and heart! Join us for an epic journey to the underworld with two incredible casts – Blue & Silver – each bringing a unique magic to the stage.

Tickets on sale now for Hadestown 

Don’t miss your chance to support our talented student performers and experience this incredible production!

For the latest updates on IPAB, visit IPAB.net and join our Facebook group.

Athletic Boosters News

Register Now! June 7 Pickleball Fun Fest

The Pickleball Fun Fest is back by popular demand! Help us raise money for our athletes by playing in this FUN doubles pickleball tournament on June 7th at the Ingraham tennis courts. All levels welcome! Great Prizes! Just 16 spots left, so find a partner and register today! For more information and to register, check out the IABC Pickleball page.

Spring Sports Ingy Awards & COLLEGE SIGNING CEREMONY— Monday, June 2 @ 7:30 p.m.

Save the date and plan to attend the Ingy’s on Monday, June 2 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Athletes chosen by their teammates will be recognized with special awards, team successes will be celebrated, and Ingraham senior award trophies will be distributed. Twelve athletes, who have committed to play college sports, will participate in a signing ceremony.

Ingraham Letter Jackets – Fitting on June 3 @ Lunch

Is your athlete interested in a letter jacket? National Achievers will be at Ingraham to fit students and take orders. Athletes should bring the letter that was provided by Ingraham to be sewn on, and will pay 50% at time of fitting to place an order. The design and pricing break down is on the IABC site.

Join the IABC Board! Liaison and Fundraising Opportunities

Breakfast of Champions Lead. Organize this annual fundraiser that directly benefits sports at Ingraham. Next year’s event date has been set for Friday, October 10.

Team Liaison. Liaisons are a part of the IABC board and support their respective team by communicating with coaches and parents. It’s a great way to get involved! Openings include:

• Cross Country
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Track & Field
• Wrestling

If you’re interested, email iabcexecteam@gmail.com.

Sports Camps at Ingraham – Spread the word!

Ingraham is hosting athlete-led sports camps as team fundraisers this summer. Age ranges vary by sport, starting at age 5 and going up to 14. Information and to sign up for Sports Camps at Ingraham.

Week of July 7 – 11

• Basketball (July 7-10)
• Tennis Mini-Camp (July 7-9)
• Football Camp
• Track & Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball

Week of July 14- 18

• Basketball (July 14-17)
• Cheer & Dance
• Soccer Day Camp (week 1)
• Softball Slow-Pitch
• Softball Fast-Pitch
• WrestleMania Camp 

Week of July 21-25

• Soccer Day Camp (week 2)

Athletics @ Ingraham

Looking for info. about athletics? Check out the IABC Website or Instagram

Web:  Ingraham Athletics

IG: ingyathletics

Parent Groups

• Friends of Ingraham Website
• Ingraham Athletics Booster Club (IABC) Website
• Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters (IPAB) Website

General Information about Ingraham High School

Attendance Office: Please email ingraham@seattleschools.org to notify us of absences, late arrivals and early dismissals as early as possible.

Bell Schedule: View Ingraham bell schedule

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

Schoology Access for Parents

To view your student’s course pages on Schoology, you will need to sign up with your Schoology Access Code, found in the left-hand menu on the Source, click Schoology Access Codes. Then click Sign up for Schoology LMS. Enter the Access Code in Schoology and then click Continue. Fill out the form with your name, valid email address, and create a password. Click Register. For more detailed instructions, see the SPS website: Schoology help.

If you do not have a Source account, please see this link for more information: Technology Supports for Families. The Source is where you can view your student’s schedule, grades, and attendance, as well as pay for school fees in SchoolPay.

Counseling Office Information

• Service-Learning Opportunities
• College Visits
• Get Assistance with Food, School Supplies, Personal Items
• Graduation, College, and Career Dashboard
• Counseling Schoology Page

After School Tutoring

Free tutoring is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm in the library. There will be staff available to help support students with their academics.

Volunteering at Ingraham

Every adult who will volunteer on Ingraham’s campus must be approved prior to arriving on campus. Volunteer applications and WATCH background checks are valid for 2 years. Volunteers are notified by email when it is time to renew. Sign in or create a volunteer application

Learn more about volunteering or contact our Ingraham Volunteer Coordinator, Elizabeth Hudd at trhudd@seattleschools.org

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. 
• Schoology pages
• School Bulletins:  We email the school bulletin weekly via a system called School Messenger.  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.  Manage your communication preferences on School Messenger.

Student Parking

Students: Student parking permits are no longer available for the rest of this school year. Please park in the neighborhood and be mindful of our neighbors’ driveways.

Parents: Please do not drop off your students on N. 135th St, as that is reserved for district transportation only. 

School Picture Orders

How to order School Pictures