Weekly Bulletin – August 21, 2026

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

• Bell Schedule
• Friends of Ingraham Website
• Ingraham Athletics Booster Club (IABC) Website
• Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters (IPAB) Website
• Know your rights with ICE. Find information about how to stay safe
• Conozca sus derechos con ICE: Encuentre información sobre cómo mantenerse seguro

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

Please complete the Student Data Verification form online through The Source, Sept. 2–30. 

The student data verification form enables parents and guardians to update their household and student information online. This form includes important student health information, emergency, and family contact information, and much more.  To access, log in to your Source account and select Student Data Verification form from the navigation menu.

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.  

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) will be administering the Check Yourself questionnaire to students as part of the SBIRT program.

This program is grant funded and aims to reduce substance use, promote mental health, and provide students with the resources needed to thrive. The Check Yourself questionnaire is completely voluntary. Families can choose to excuse their students, and students can also decline to participate. There is no penalty for not participating and your student’s grades will not be affected. The questionnaire can be previewed at your school or on the SPS SBIRT/Check Yourself website. To opt your student out of participation, please contact your school’s Prevention and Intervention Specialist, Danielle Delappe  dcdelappe@seattleschools.org

9th Grade Parent & Family Night, Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

We invite all incoming 9th grade parents and caregivers to join us for our 9th Grade Parent & Family Night on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. starting in the school library.

We will begin with a short presentation covering some of the most important information families need as their student begins high school, including:

• What to expect on the first day of school
• Link Crew and support for 9th grade students
• IB opportunities at Ingraham
• Clubs, activities, and athletics
• Attendance and other important school information
• How to access The Source and SchoolPay
• Where students and families can go for help

After the presentation, families will have an opportunity to visit tables with school information, meet staff and community partners, and ask questions. Tables will include Activities, Clubs & Athletics, Counseling, PRIDE Closet, Friends of Ingraham (FOI), IABC (Ingraham Athletics Boosters), IPAB (Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), Special Education, Multilingual Learners, IB (International Baccalaureate), CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), and more.

Families will also receive a flier with a school map, important contacts, a calendar of upcoming events, Free and Reduced Lunch information, athletics registration information, attendance resources, and other helpful information for starting the school year.

9th Grade Ice Cream Social – Friday, August 28, 1–2:30 p.m. – Students Only

The next day, all incoming 9th grade students are invited to join us at Ingraham for a student-run Ice Cream Social from 1–2:30 p.m.

This event is for freshman students only and is an opportunity for our newest Rams to meet classmates, have some fun, and become more comfortable at Ingraham before the first day of school. Students will receive Ingraham swag, participate in games and activities, enjoy ice cream and popsicles, and take a tour of the school. Dairy-free and gluten-free options will be available.

New Student Orientation for Grades 10-12, Tuesday, September 1

New students in grades 10 – 12 are invited for an orientation on Tuesday, September 1st from 12–1:30 p.m. with our Counseling Team. Meet in the Counseling Office.

9th Grade Orientation & the First Day of School Schedule for All: Wednesday, September 2

Freshman only in the morning. Report to the cafeteria at 8:50 a.m. for Freshmen Orientation sponsored by Ingraham Link Crew. 

10th–12th grade students:  Report for Lunch at 12:40 p.m., or by 1:10 p.m. if you are not having lunch at school.  See schedule below. 

Lunch for All:  12:40–1:10 p.m

First Day Class Schedule for ALL 9th – 12th Grades (20-minute classes)

Please note, this is not an early release Wednesday. 

• 1st Period            1:15–1:35 p.m.
• 2nd Period           1:40–2 p.m.
• 3rd Period            2:05–2:25 p.m.
• 4th Period            2:30–2:50 p.m.
• 5th Period            2:55–3:15 p.m.
• 6th Period            3:20–3:40 p.m.

Class Schedules

If your student is new to Ingraham and does not have a class schedule set up yet, please have them report to the Counseling Office on the first day of school. Please note that counselors don’t return to work until August 27 and will be in district meetings. They will be working on schedule assignments, but if your student does not see a schedule on September 1, their counselor will assist them during new student orientation or on the first day of school.

Class schedules will be available on The Source on September 1, at a time to be determined by district. If your student is using another platform to see their schedule, please note that other platforms are not showing their final schedule. Schedules are subject to change up until the date of release.

For information about changing a schedule, see more information on the Counseling webpage.

School Supplies

Many parents ask about which school supplies their student needs. During the first week of school, please have your student bring a couple of pens/pencils, a notebook, and a medium-sized binder. Each teacher will provide a class syllabus which will list supplies and/or lab fees needed for that class. If purchasing supplies is a hardship for your family, please have your student stop by the counseling office.

2026-2027 Bell Schedule (tentative)

We have a tentative bell schedule. It is posted on our website if you need to refer to it at any time.

Daily Bell Schedule M/T/Th/F (two-lunch schedule)

Period	Start	End
1st	8:50 a.m.	9:45 a.m.
2nd	9:50 a.m.	10:45 a.m.
Homeroom (2nd per.)	10:45 a.m.	11:05 a.m.
3rd	11:10 a.m.	12:05 p.m.
4th A 9th grade	Lunch: 12:10 p.m. Class: 12:45 p.m.	12:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m.
4th B 10th, 11th, 12th grades	Class: 12:10 p.m. Lunch: 1:10 p.m.	1:05 p.m. 1:40 p.m.
5th	1:45 p.m.	2:40 p.m.
6th	2:45 p.m.	3:40 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule (one-lunch schedule)

Period	Start	End
1st	8:50 a.m.	9:30 a.m.
2nd	9:35 a.m.	10:15 a.m.
3rd	10:20 a.m.	11 a.m.
Lunch	11:05 a.m.	11:35 a.m.
4th	11:40 a.m.	12:20 p.m.
Advisory (4th per)	12:20 p.m.	12:55 p.m.
5th	1 p.m.	1:40 p.m.
6th	1:45 p.m.	2:25 p.m.

Start-of-School Forms – Please Complete by Friday, September 25.

Families can find the fillable forms that are required to be returned to school.

If you need a paper packet, you or your student may pick one up from the Main Office or Counseling Office starting the first day of school. Completed packets should be returned to the Main Office.

• Emergency Information and Student Release (required)
• FERPA (required) Please fill out the High School FERPA form (not elementary). This is where you choose whether to share directory information, including with military recruiters, etc. 
• Health Information Form (required)
• Technology Forms (Laptop device agreement, bring on the first day of school)
• 504-2 Survey to Identify Students with Disabilities (fill out if applicable)
• Indian Education Program, Native Education (fill out if applicable, new students only)
• Student Meals, Free and Reduced Lunch Application (fill out if applicable)
• Student Housing Questionnaire (fill out if applicable, for those experiencing housing insecurity)

You may submit your completed forms in one of the following ways:

• After completing each form, save each as a file, then email all as attachments to IHSforms@seattleschools.org
• Print them at home and send them to school with your student to drop off at the main office.
• Mail them to:  Ingraham High School, 1819 N. 135th St, Seattle, WA 98133

Laptop Distribution

Laptops will be distributed to students during their English Language Arts class in the library. 

9th and 10th grade students will check out laptops on Thursday, 9/3.

11th and 12th grade students will check out laptops on Friday, 9/4.

School Picture Days- on the Auditorium Stage

Students: It is important to get your photo taken, even if you are not ordering a picture package.  The photographer will give you an Ingraham Student ID card, which serves as an ID if you do not have a driver’s permit or license yet. Your photo will also be included in the yearbook (unless you opt out on the FERPA form).

Thursday, Sept. 10: 9th & 10th graders during ELA classes

Friday, Sept. 11: 11th & 12th graders during ELA classes

Running Start Students: Please drop by either day to get your photo taken and pick up your student ID. 

Families can preorder photos here: 2026-2027 Ingraham High School Picture Days 9/10, 9/11 (enter your student’s ID number and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings).  

Print orders will be shipped directly to families’ homes in 3-4 weeks after picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com. Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions. Thank you!

Ingraham Spirit Wear

The first matches and games of the fall season will be starting soon!  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.

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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.

Transportation via King County Metro

Due to a statewide measure, youth who are under 19 years old can ride public transportation for free. This means that the district no longer provides Youth ORCA cards to SPS students. For riders 13 and older, using a Youth ORCA card is highly encouraged, but not required. Tapping a Youth ORCA card allows transit agencies to better understand how many young people are riding transit, including where and when.

Students aged 13 and older are encouraged to order a free Youth ORCA card on the My ORCA website (the card will automatically be registered when ordered).  Students who currently have a Youth ORCA card can continue to use the card, even if it has an expiration date. 

Please go to the SPS Transportation webpage for more information

Curriculum Night – Thursday, October 8 at 6 p.m.

Meet in the Auditorium at 6pm and then follow your student’s schedule and meet their teachers. 

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 for more information.  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). 

Sports Sign Ups

If you are planning on participating in Winter/Spring sports, sign up now on Final Forms via Ingraham Athletics  Make sure your sports physical is up to date before you show up to practice and that you have completed all steps in Final Forms!  Don’t forget to pay your ASB fee to participate in athletics this school year if you haven’t yet.

Contact Athletics Secretary, Merrily Matthews at mqmatthews@seattleschools.org  if you have questions.

SAT for Seniors and PSAT for Juniors – Week of October 19 (actual date is TBD)

Seattle Public Schools will be offering the School Day SAT and PSAT this fall. Testing will take place on one day during the week of October 19 (day is TBD) will be completely digital (thus requiring a district-productive computer).  Look at the district’s assessment page for more details. 

Jennifer Luthe, Testing Coordinator, at jlluthe@seattleschools.org.

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.
• Ingraham Website

Activities and Other News:

Homecoming Week – Save the Date!

September 28-October 3, with the Homecoming game on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. vs. Nathan Hale High School. The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 3 at Pacific Science Center. More info to come on how to purchase tickets to the game and the dance soon! 

Seniors / Class of 2027

Mark your calendar! Bingo Night – September 17 at 7 p.m.

The Class of 2027 is hosting Bingo Night at the Ballard Elks on September 17. The event is open to anyone, so mark your calendar, grab your friends, family and neighbors, and join in the fun! Ticket sales will begin soon. 

Ingraham Athletics Booster Club (IABC)

Build-A-Burger – September 10 @ 5–7 p.m.

Stop in for a bite before heading to the Ingraham varsity football game!

• Fuel up with delicious burgers, mouthwatering milkshakes, and tasty hot dogs! 
• Meet and mingle with fellow school families
• Enjoy delicious food and awesome community vibes
• Cheer on your team and support Ingraham athletics 

$20 includes a burger with all the fixing and chips. Assorted beverages available for puchase plus $5 milkshakes. 

All proceeds support Ingraham Athletics — helping our athletes, teams, and programs thrive. 

***A big thank you to Burgermaster for supporting this event!***

Save the Date: Breakfast of Champions — October 9 @ 8 a.m. 

Save the date and join us at the annual Breakfast of Champions, the largest IABC fundraiser in support of all sports at Ingraham. Ticket sales will open soon.

Fall sports are here!

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

Join Us! September 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

Looking for a way to get involved? Stop into the first IABC meeting of the 26/27 school year to see what it’s all about. There are many opportunities from VP to team liaison to special projects lead roles. Learn more about IABC. Interested / questions? Email: iabcexecteam@gmail.com

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