Panther Newsletter: 1/27/26

In this issue:

• Principal’s message: Celebrating a strong finish to first semester and welcoming Panthers to second semester

• Second semester begins — encouragement to start strong and stay engaged

• Key upcoming events this week:

  • Jan. 26 — Jostens Leadership Conference at BLHS; no school (grading day)

  • Jan. 27 — Girls Basketball vs. Bethel (Senior Night); Boys Basketball at Bethel

  • Jan. 28 — Girls Wrestling at Spanaway Lake; Boys Wrestling at Emerald Ridge

• Important upcoming dates:

  • Jan. 28 — Community Youth Forum hosted by BLHS ninth-grade teams

  • Jan. 28 — Final first-semester grades due

  • Jan. 29 — Green River Community College campus tour

  • Feb. 2 — Spring sports registration opens

  • Feb. 10 — Build the Hill Spaghetti Feed Dinner with Bonney Lake Kiwanis Club

  • Feb. 12 — Port of Tacoma and job tour (sign-up required)

  • March 6 — Forensic, law enforcement, law and court field trip (sign-up by Feb. 25)

• Panthers in the news:

  • BLHS hosts third annual Western Washington Jostens Leadership Conference

  • Cole Seminara featured for leadership and impact in boys basketball

  • Bonney Lake Cheer qualifies for state competition

  • BLHS women’s wrestling ranked No. 2 in the state

• Student leadership and community engagement:

  • Ninth-grade teams partner with community leaders for the Youth Forum

• Athletics highlights:

  • Boys basketball win over River Ridge

  • Girls bowling season-high performance at Yelm

• Class of 2026: Senior Grad Night survey now open

• Panther Alumni: Share updates for future features

• Career and Information Newsletter: College tours, tech and trades opportunities, and field trips

• Attendance matters: Consistent attendance supports student success

• Save the date: Class of 2026 graduation — Friday, June 12, 2026, ShoWare Center

• Reminder: Updated cell phone policy — no devices during instructional time

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