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PANTHERS TAKE OFF TO DC FOR IGNATIAN CONFERENCE |
"Presente" said this group of 18 Panthers at the their send-off for the annual Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice last Thursday. Presente is that traditional response when a school's name is called at the IFTJ opening ceremony, signifying their readiness to learn and engage. Students addressed their peers, faculty, and family and proclaimed their intentions for the summit in Washington D.C., planning to bring back their lessons and findings to the broader Prep community, uplifting service and justice for all.
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GROWL BRINGS THE ZOO TO PREP |
Last week on Wednesday the GROWL club (Global Restoration of Wildlife) hosted a guest speaker, Julia Walz, from the Woodland Park Zoo. She shared information on the history of the zoo, how animals are selected and come to be at the zoo, conservation partnerships and efforts, and other interesting facts! She generously offered free tickets to the zoo to all students who attended her presentation. |
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YOUNG SCHOLARS TEACHING THEIR PEERS |
Elizabeth Doyle '26 recently presented the results of her summer research experience on mitochondrial dysfunction in age-related macular degeneration to her AP Biology class. Elizabeth participated this past summer in the Young Scholars Program at UC Davis, working in Dr. Cecilia Guilivi's molecular bioscience lab. Her 6-week experience included active research, preparing a manuscript for publication, and a final presentation of findings. Great work Elizabeth, and thank you for sparking curiosity in your peers!
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CHOIR TRAVELS TO CWU FESTIVAL |
On Friday, November 14, students in Seattle Prep’s Advanced and Window Choirs participated in the CWU Fall Choral Classic in Ellensburg, Washington. The choir performed at the festival, was adjudicated by choral professionals and had clinics with CWU professors. Their performance of “Steal Away” was called “the most sublime piece I’ve heard all morning” by one CWU professor. Congrats Prep Choir! |
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SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:00-5:00PM
4:30 Tree Lighting
Seattle Prep Campus Join us, on campus, for an afternoon of Christmas delights with hot cocoa, cider, cookies, a live photo booth and holiday singing. The Prep choir will usher in the inaugural Prep Christmas Tree Lighting as our "Prepville" community gathers to celebrate the Christmas season. (Grinches not allowed.) |
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The Seattle Prep Panther Journalism program is working on an upcoming issue that highlights the 1975-76 school year at Seattle Prep, which marked the first year of coeducation at Prep. If you have any newspapers, yearbooks, memorabilia, or stories from that year, we'd love to connect. Please email The Seattle Prep Panther Staff. |
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PARENT EDUCATION SERIES — HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED AT SEATTLE PREP AND BEYOND |
Presenteed by: Beth Peterson and Kelly Keim at Sound Academic Coaching. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5:30-6:00PM
Hospitality table hosted by Parent Association in the hallway outside of the Ignatius 100 classroom. 6-7PM in Ignatius 100
Our Parent Education Evening is designed to help Seattle Prep parents understand the fundamentals of Executive Function skills and learn effective ways to support their child at home. The one-hour session reassures parents that they are not alone in their challenges and frustrations while offering a new perspective on what’s happening in their child’s brain. We provide an overview of Executive Function development and share simple, practical strategies that parents can start using right away. The presentation also includes time for questions, ensuring families leave with useful, actionable tools.
RSVP Here! |
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Tuesday, November 18 is an “office hours” schedule, intended to give additional time for teacher/student meetings and intentional support. Classes end at 2PM with a flexible time provided at the end of the day for teacher/student conferences, study sessions, and extra help.
Teacher requested meetings are considered mandatory. Students may also request meetings from their teachers or counselor. Study spaces are available and those choosing not to utilize office hours support are free to leave campus. |
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Next week, seniors in Faith and Action will be going into Junior Theology classes to lead workshops on the topic of healthy relationships. They'll be using resources from One Love Foundation, a national non-profit whose mission is to end relationship abuse by empowering students with tools to spot the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring research-based education to their communities. Thank you to our Faith in Action seniors who have volunteered to lead workshops for their peers! For questions about the One Love curriculum, please email counseling.
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SEMESTER 1 FINAL ASSESMENTS |
Final assessments for semester 1 will be held January 20-23. All students attend all class periods on these days. Please do not plan any trips or appointments during these times. Students will not be able to take assessments early. All missed finals must be made up in After School Study Hall (ASSH). Thank you for your partnership in prioritizing these important school days. |
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UNEXPECTED SCHOOL CLOSURES & INCLEMENT WEATHER |
Our plan outlines our asynchronous and synchronous virtual learning day procedures. Please review our virtual learning plan in the case of an unexpected closure. This plan can be activated at any time by the administration. A message will go out to students and parents no later than 7AM if the day will be a Virtual Learning Day. The message will indicate whether the day will be synchronous or asynchronous. The plan will be automatically activated on the third and subsequent unexpected school closure days in an academic school year.
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From the Smith Cafe: November 18-21 -
Tuesday: Ground Beef Tacos
- Wednesday: Cheeseburgers and Fries
- Thursday: Chicken Adobo
- Friday: Fish and Chips
Follow the @seaprepcafe on Instagram for up-to-date menus! |
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| PANTHER PLACE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ARE HERE |
It’s time! Panther Place is rolling out two days of Black Friday savings you won’t want to miss. Black Friday Hours & Deals: - Thursday, Nov. 20 - 1:30–6:00 PM
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Friday, Nov. 21 - 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Shop exclusive Black Friday pricing - perfect for holiday gifting, stocking up on spirit wear, or treating yourself. Specific sale items will be shared on Prep Post and on Instagram: @seattlepreppantherparents. Follow along! 🏀 Volunteers Needed for Basketball Season
We’ve opened up sign-ups for Panther Place shifts during basketball season—come help out and be part of the fun!
Volunteer here: SignUp Genius
Let’s kick off the holidays with big savings, big smiles, and big Panther Pride! |
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| PWG DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED |
A huge thank you to our incredible Prep community for making this year’s PWG sale such a success! Now we just need 16 volunteer drivers on Monday, December 1 to help deliver poinsettias, wreaths and garlands to local businesses and community members.
It’s a fun, meaningful way to spread a little Prep holiday spirit and support an amazing fundraiser. 🎄 Reminder: All customer pickups are Tuesday, December 2 from 1–6 PM at St. Demetrios Church. If you can help deliver, please sign up below - we’d love your help bringing this year’s sale across the finish line!
👉 SignUp Genius Link |
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| PREP SKI BUS 2026 IS FILLING FAST |
Registration is open, we have more signups than this time last season, and the forecast for snow and fun looks great.
This year’s Ski Bus Sundays are Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, and Mar 8, with a possible bonus Sunday in March (fee applies) if the conditions look solid. We’re also exploring exclusive Prep Ski Bus embroidered Stio gear - details to come after registration.
Can’t commit to all Sundays but still want to join the fun? No guarantees, but space permitting, we’ll offer walk-on spots every Sunday (fee applies). All ski bus families will receive a discount code from Crystal to apply towards lift tickets and equipment rentals.
Friends don’t let friends miss out on ski bus. Spread the word and get registered early! Register now to reserve your spot (and see pricing). Piste out! - Panther Snow Guide |
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Freshman Retreat — January 29–31, 2026
The mandatory Freshman Retreat will take place January 29–31. Registration coming soon. Students will miss no school. |
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- Sophomore Young Women’s Retreat —January 29–31, 2026
The Sophomore Young Women’s Retreat is Jan. 29–31. Registration coming soon. Students will miss no school. - Sophomore Young Men’s Retreat —January 29–31, 2026
The Sophomore Young Men’s Retreat is January 29–31. Registration coming soon. Students will miss no school.
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The college counselors wrapped up the second of two meetings with the junior class during Lit/Study today. They spent these sessions going over college research and exploration, testing and more. Students and parents will be receiving an important follow-up email tomorrow afternoon with information on how to sign-up for their Junior College Planning Meeting. | |
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APPY HOUR FOR UC AND CAL STATE APPLICATIONS |
We are going to add one more APPY HOUR on Wednesday, November 19 during window for seniors who want to review their California State University and/or University of California applications. Both applications are due on Monday, December 1, which is right after Thanksgiving break. Our office will be closed over the break, so we encourage any student applying to a CSU or UC school to take advantage of this opportunity for us to give their application a final look.
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