Incoming 9th Grade

At NTHS, our students expand their experience with extracurricular activities like athletics, clubs, performing arts, and student organizations.

Athletics

Interested in playing a sport in high school? Visit the NTHS Athletics website for information on fall sports! Go Rams!

Clubs

NTHS offers a wide variety of clubs for students to join. See our current list of clubs and activities and get involved.

NTHS has many higher-level course offerings that are available to students of all grade levels. Students who have an aptitude for a certain subject, would like to challenge themselves, or would like to earn college credit during high school are encouraged to take an honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or College in the High School (CiHS) course. Learn more about earning college credit in the high school.

Language Learning is for Everyone! All incoming freshmen are encouraged to sign up for a world language course, especially if you are considering attending a 4-year university after high school. The world languages that are taught at NTHS are:

• French
• Spanish
• German
• American Sign Language

We also offer a heritage Spanish course for students who have been exposed to Spanish at home or in their community.
 
Starting a language in 9th grade opens the door to advanced courses, college credit, and the opportunity to earn the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy. This seal appears on your transcript and comes with a special medallion to wear at graduation! Did you know that learning another language strengthens your skills in all subjects? Research shows it boosts cognitive abilities, improves academic performance, and enhances test scores. In today’s global world, language skills are more valuable than ever—start your language journey at NTHS!