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Lincoln High highlights student-run cafe, new core values and attendance supports
Summary
Lincoln High School staff presented updates to the Port Angeles School Board on career-focused programs, new core values (PAWS), the Wildcat Cafe and steps to boost attendance and on-time graduation.
Lincoln High School staff presented an update to the Port Angeles School District Board of Directors on program developments, student recognitions and academic support strategies.
The report stressed that Lincoln — an alternative high school — has adopted a new values acronym, PAWS (proactive, adaptable, worthy, steadfast), and is emphasizing career and life skills through an expanded CTE (career and technical education) presence in its SEA program and the Wildcat Cafe, a student-run cafe open to the public. "We have 80% of our students participating in that program," the presenter said, describing the cafe as a workforce experience that connects students to the community.
School leaders told the board they are tracking two nominated Students of the Month and recognized their role-model behavior. The presentation also listed small, student-driven activities — a Thanksgiving turkey sale, a Christmas cookie sale, a pop-up concert and an outdoor bonfire held with fire marshal approval — as evidence of increased student engagement.
Beyond community-facing programs, Lincoln staff described new in-school supports aimed at improving on-time graduation and attendance. The school has moved to a quarter system for credits and added a 20-minute “recitation” period at the end of the school day for academic support, plus a short weekly homeroom tied to a specific teacher. Administrators said those steps better align Lincoln’s schedule with other district high schools and provide multiple checkpoints for student progress.
Speakers discussed curriculum changes and grant-funded projects intended to expand program entry points beyond food service — for example, marketing and printing pathways aligned with the school’s Salish Sea Ecotourism and Hospitality theme. Grant funds will be used for equipment, program salaries and student supports described as "use it or lose it" awards; the presenter said she expects some purchases to come from those grants and noted plans to repurpose some professional development funds for student-facing spending.
Board members commended staff and students; one member noted the cafe is popular in the community and praised students for representing the district. The board heard a brief comment from a board member with nonprofit experience praising creative grant use. No formal board action was taken during the presentation.
The district will continue to monitor attendance and graduation pace, and Lincoln plans additional communication with families via midquarter letters reporting academic, attendance and behavior metrics.
