GRIZZ-O-GRAM
March 11th, 2022
Ashland High School
Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Attendance Office:
Deb Falk, Attendance Secretary
541-482-8782
For information on absences, unexcused absences, and more, please read out Attendance FAQ on our website. Click HERE
Registrar:
Jay Villanueva
Janet.Villanueva@ashland.k12.or.us
Instagram: @ashlandhighschool
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Website: http://ashland.k12.or.us
Location: 201 South Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520, USA
Phone: 541 482 8771
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHS.Ashland.OR/
Red & White Day Calendar (Updated 1/29/22)
Bell Schedule Spring 2022
This week's Grizz...
Teacher Inservice Day 3/14
- New Mask Policy
Spring Break 3/21-25
11th Grade Level Forecasting (Class Selection) for the 2022/23 School Year
New Continuation Center Classes Start 3/15
Class of 2022 Cap & Gown Pick Up 3/16
Clash On The Quad/Battle Of The Bands 3/18
- AHS Theatre Presents - Cinderella
- Spring Formal Dance 4/2
- Grizz Pageant Fundraiser!!!
- Ashland Parks Youth Conservation Corps
- Sports
- Volleyball Coach Meeting 3/18
- Spring Water Polo
- Clubs & Activities
- Student Tutor Center
- Counseling Office
- On Campus Resource Contacts
- College & Career Pathways: Resources for Students & Families
- AHS College & Career Pathways Information Sessions
- FAQ
- School Websites / Social Media
- Campus Map
No School Monday, March 14th - Teacher Inservice Day
New Mask Policy
Following the Oregon, California and Washington governors’ announcement about the end of the mask mandates, Superintendent Samuel Bogdanove, in his weekly newsletter, explained how these changes will occur in the Ashland School District:
- On March 12, OUTDOOR MASKING in Ashland Schools will become optional.
- On March 19, INDOOR MASKING AND SCHOOL BUSES in Ashland Schools will be optional while local risk levels are low or moderate. The additional week allows time for families with students in high-risk categories needed planning time and time for staff to prepare students and classrooms for the change.
- In the case of a surge or where there is high risk of closure due to spread, masking may be required by the District or by county health.
It’s also important to remember that our teachers and staff have the option to remain masked or to be unmasked in coordination with these dates.
Regardless of the choices that students or staff make, I expect that all of us embody the AHS Code of Conduct: Act Responsibly, Have Integrity and Show Respect. No one should be questioned about why they made the choice to remain masked or to take theirs off after these dates, everyone’s choice is their own and should be respected. Masked or Unmasked, We are all Grizzlies!
Best,
Benjamin Bell
Principal
Ashland High School
Spring Break March 21-25
11th Grade Forecasting (Class Selection) for the 2022/23 School Year Information Sessions
11th Grade Families-Mark Your Calendars!
Grade Level Forecasting (Class Selection) for the 2022/23 School Year
Information Sessions
11th Grade: Tuesday, March 15, 5:30-6:30
Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/7998989823?pwd=U01rL3AyTkpsVjJqUlNUQ0NScEhVZz09
Meeting ID: 799 898 9823
Passcode: AHS
Over the next few weeks, your student(s) will be completing a digital forecasting form in order to select their classes for next year. To learn more about this process and support your student’s exploration and choice of classes, please join us for one of these sessions.
During these sessions, counselors will cover the following topics:
· Graduation requirements
· Understanding transcripts
· Creating a four-year plan
· Using the newly updated 2021/22 Course Catalog
· Knowing elective offerings
· Completing this year’s digital forecasting form
· Thinking about post-secondary plans
We look forward to seeing you there!
AHS Counseling Department
New Continuation Center Classes Start 3/15
New Continuation Center Classes Start Tuesday!!
Tuesday, March 15th marks the start of the next Continuation Center session where we will be offering Global/American Studies and Health/Family Health credits for students who need them. Classes are offered as credit retrieval OR for original credit on a Pass/No Pass basis. The session begins March 15th and will end April 28th and is held upstairs at Lincoln School.
Global/American Studies will be taught by Henry Papa and will meet Mondays-Thursdays from 2-4pm (students must have outs 4th and 8th to be able to take this).
Health/Family Health will be taught by Glenna Stiles and will meet Mondays-Thursdays from 4-6pm.
To sign up, see you counselor or just show up upstairs at Lincoln in Room 21 for class!
Class of 2022 Cap & Gown Pick Up 3/16
Seniors! Cap/gown and senior announcement delivery is on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch in the theatre lobby! If you ordered by March 1st, your order will be here! If you ordered AFTER March 1st, your order will arrive in May. Haven’t ordered? Order at https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
Order your custom AHS Class of 2022 yard sign to showcase your achievement by clicking HERE or order at https://hjnorthcutt.buildasignenterprise.com/
Used caps & gowns will be available at Cap & Gown pick up. Students are welcome to borrow these, first come first serve.
Clash On The Quad (Battle of the Bands!) 3/18
AHS is bringing back the battle of the bands this spring with “Clash on the Quad"! Bring your student ID and join us for this free live music event on Friday, March 18th from 4-5:30pm on the AHS Quad to start Spring Break with some noise!
We’ll kick out the jams with AHS Staff Band, The Scantrons (ft. Mr. Creel, Mr. Abrams, Mr. Malcomb, & Nora Godfrey) and then student musical acts will take turns playing their own musical numbers. The act that gets the most applause will be immortalized on an extra special AHS Trophy to be displayed in public for all eternity!
AHS Theatre Presents - Cinderella
Ashland High School Theatre proudly presents RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway new from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music.
Tickets are currently available ONLY online. Due to covid, only 180 tickets sold @ https://ashlandhs.booktix.com since we can only sell that number for a live show.
Cinderella Broadway 2013 will run Thurs-Sat March 10—12 @ 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee, March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Ashland HS Mountain Avenue Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students under 18/seniors over 65.
All Tickets can be purchased only at https://ashlandhs.booktix.com
Spring Formal Dance 4/2
This dance is open to all grades. Tickets are $15 and will be sold the week before the day.
More information to come soon!
Grizz Pageant Fundraiser!
AHS's traditional Grizz Pageant event is back! We have 5 awesome students participating in this incredible fundraising event now until April 14th! Grizz Pageant is a mock pageant that raises money for Children's Miracle Network & Asante's NICU. These students will participate in individual fundraising, a car wash fundraiser on April 3rd at North West Pizza, and host an incredibly fun and entertaining show on April 14th at the Mountain Avenue Theatre. Beyond fundraising, the contestants practice dance routines, and edit and revise self-made videos that demonstrate what excellent students they are. All the money raised from this pageant is donated to the many children that the Children’s Miracle Network helps.
Congrats to this years contestants: Conrad Sanford, Willow Williams, Lionel Ward, Sam Stiles, and Sascha Wells!
If you are interested in donating, you can help in a few ways!
- Donate to our online fundraiser through Snap! Raise (see flyer below)
- Come to our Car Wash on Sunday, April 3rd from 12pm-3pm at North West Pizza
- Attend the Grizz Pageant Show on Thursday, April 14th
- Donate to a contestant directly.
More info about the Grizz Pageant fundraiser:
The funds from this campaign will be given to Children's Miracle Network & Asante's NICU to support with necessary equipment and resources. The mission of the Children’s Miracle Network is to help the Rogue Valley Medical Center provide vital medical equipment, training, and service programs specifically to treat infants and young children. Together, the Grizz Pageant and the Children’s Miracle Network work to encourage community involvement and support excellence in medical care for all children, regardless of their condition or ability to pay.Ashland Parks Youth Conservation Corps
Sports
Check out AHS Athletics page on our website to learn more about sports at Ashland High School!
If you are interested in joining, you must register for sports BEFORE you are allowed to begin practice. Click HERE to register. If you have any questions, email Marg.Orlik-Hill@ashland.k12.or.us.
Volleyball Coach Meeting 3/18
Come meet our new volleyball coach, Tia Khacitphet! We will have a brief meeting for all returning and future volleyball players on March 18, during lunch, in the
upstairs gym classroom. Learn more about off season workouts, next season expectations, etc.
Lunch will be provided.
Spring Water Polo
You can also visit ashlandwaterpolo.org for more information.
Clubs & Activities
Student Tutor Center
AHS Student Tutor Center's hours have changed ! The Student Tutor Center is available on Mondays and Fridays from 3pm-4pm, and Wednesdays from 2:40-3:40pm in the IVC.
All students are welcome for free tutoring. Academic support services include: homework help, study and organizational skills advice, paper editing, project assistance, world languages practice and test preparation.
Counseling Office
High school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child and adolescent development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students. They implement a school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period.
If you need to get in contact with your counselor regarding scheduling, academics, etc., call the counseling office at 541-482-2278 or email your counselors.
Karyn Barats
Karyn.Barats@ashland.k12.or.us
x2114
Jennifer Marsden
Jennifer.Marsden@ashland.k12.or.us
x2130
Kimberly Wasserman
kimberly.wasserman@ashland.k12.or.us
541-482-8771 Ext. 2291
Nikki Day, CSWA
Behavioral Health Clinician
Nikki can be reached by phone at 541-621-4568 (cell), 541-842-7698 (office), or come by the health center between the hours of 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, or 1-4 PM Monday through Friday.
*Rogue Community Health School-Based Health Center is located on the lower level of the Humanities Building on Mountain Ave. The health center offers both mental health and medical services.
Girls Who Code Summer Program
Last chance to apply to Girls Who Code’s life-changing summer programs before the March 18th final deadline!
Both programs are 100% free with options to join between June 17 - August 12, and empower high school students who identify as girls or non-binary to make a difference in the world with technology. Plus, both offer incredible college and career benefits that support you for life! Learn more by visiting the FAQ page or by joining a webinar.
- The 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP) welcomes current 9th-11th graders to join live virtual classrooms. You’ll make lifelong friendships as you learn web design together – creating real-world projects in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Plus, all SIP students can access need-based grants up to $500 for completing the program!
- The Self-Paced Program is an alternative option that gives current 9th-12th graders the flexibility to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity through independent study.
Don’t miss your chance! Head to girlswhocode.com/summerapply today and submit the quick 15-minute app before the final deadline on March 18th!
College & Career Pathways: Resources for Students and Families
Below are details about upcoming information sessions, the new AHS College Handbook, ACT/SAT testing, ASPIRE and more! You can also find a lot of info on the AHS College & Career Center webpage.
Jen Marsden, our AHS College & Career Specialist, is available to help all students (and their families) explore post high school education and career pathways, and to assist in navigating the college admissions and financial aid process. Please reach out to her with questions or to schedule an appointment at jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us .
AHS College Handbook
ACT/SAT Info and Updates
ASPIRE at AHS
AHS College & Career Pathways Information Sessions
College Pathways 101, February 16 Recording
Overwhelmed by the idea of thinking about college? Finding an educational pathway that is a good fit takes some planning. Topics covered include the process of applying to both community colleges and four-year universities, ACT/SAT testing, and how to access financial aid and scholarships.
Wednesday, March 16: SCOIR and YouScience
5:30-6:30pm, Zoom Link: https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/97711618881
Join AHS counseling staff to learn more about how SCOIR and YouScience are supporting our students with career and college exploration. Through aptitude assessments and interest inventories, students can better understand their unique talents and how their skills translate to programs of study and career pathways.
Wednesday, April 6: Financial Aid 101
5:30-6:30pm, Zoom link: https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/97711618881
Learn about the pathways to access financial aid and scholarships! We will discuss the process for completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which qualifies students to receive the Federal Pell Grant, Oregon Opportunity Grant, Oregon Promise Grant, and government loans. Even if you think your family will not qualify for federal financial aid, it is important to complete the FAFSA. Many colleges will not give students merit aid unless they have a FAFSA on record.
Wednesday, April 27: Four Year Colleges & Universities – The Search and Application Process
5:30-6:30 pm, Zoom link: https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/97711618881
Learn how to make the most of the college search process, apply to both public and private four-year colleges and universities, and how to access financial aid/scholarships.
Wednesday, May 11: Community College Opportunities and Pathways
5:30-6:30 pm, Zoom link: https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/97711618881
Community colleges offer an array of professional training programs in fields such as Mechanics, Electronics, Health Care, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design and more! Students can also complete general education credits and then transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree. The Oregon Promise, our state’s grant to make community college affordable for all Oregon grads will also be discussed.
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