A representative from NewTech Skill Center will be at the high school on January 22nd, during 5th period (12:30-1:25). This program is available, by application, to interested sophomores and juniors (next year’s juniors and seniors) looking to receive specialized career training in a particular area. Please have your student sign up for this presentation in the Counseling Center. Teachers and CTE classes will also be invited. Here is some more information, including their programs of study: NEWTech is recognized for its unique and specialized educational programs. One of only fourteen career-technical training centers in Washington State, NEWTech serves over 700 juniors and seniors from area high schools. NEWTech serves as an extension of each of the area high schools, allowing high schools to offer a broader variety of courses, college credits, license preparation, and certifications. Program information: https://www.spokaneschools.org/domain/1946 More information will be sent out once the Skill Center application becomes live for the 2020-2021 school year.

If you have an interest in Running Start and would like to learn more about this educational opportunity, MLHS will be hosting an information night at Medical Lake High School on Thursday, January 30th from 6-7 p.m. It will be held in the high school auditorium. Representatives from the Running Start programs at Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) and Eastern Washington University (EWU) will be in attendance to explain their requirements for admission, process for enrollment, expectations of Running Start students and parents, and much more. Running Start is open only to (next year's) juniors and seniors. If you have questions about Running Start, please make it a priority to attend this meeting so you can make an informed decision if it is right for your student and family.

Greetings MLHS Students, Staff, & Families - We invite you to attend and participate in the events surrounding the 2020 Spirit Game vs. Cheney. Medical Lake's theme this year is the 1996 movie 'Space Jam'. The Spirit Game is an annual tradition where both schools compete in a series of games and competitions to capture the Golden Feather. Spirit Game - Saturday, January 18, 2020 @ EWU's Reese Court in Cheney - 6:00 PM 15 Total Points Available to Win the Golden Feather (Need 8 Points to Win) Boys/Girls Basketball Game Winners - 1 Point Each Oven Mitt Free Throw Shooting Relay - 1 Point Relay Designed by Cheney - 2 Points Relay Designed by Medical Lake - 2 Points Charitable Fundraising - 1 Point - Each school raises money from Friday (1/10) - Friday (1/17) - Medical Lake's proceeds benefit the ML Food Bank. Please donate at the MLHS Business Office. Noise Meter Competition - 2 Rounds - 1 Point Each Halftime Performance Winner (Judged) - 2 Points Overall Spirit by Students, Players, & Fans (Judged) - 3 Points Spirit Dress-up Days Monday (1/13) - Dress Like a Dad Day Tuesday (1/14) - Twin Tuesday Wednesday (1/15) - Meme Day Thursday (1/16) - Throwback Thursday (Styles from elementary school) Friday (1/17) - Cardinal Spirit Spirit Packs On Sale Now Spirit Packs are on sale now until Friday (1/17) at the MLHS Business office. Packs include 2 T-shirts and a sound-activated LED bracelet. Cost is $15.