GRIZZ-O-GRAM
April 22nd, 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
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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...
- Graduation Update 2022
- Update Graduation requirements for Class of 2023
- Math Team Accomplishments
- Ashland Schools Foundation Fundraiser
- Grizz Pageant Results
- Student Body Election Forms
- Leadership Class Applications
- Earth Day Celebrations
- Prom Court Voting during TCB for Juniors & Seniors
- Sports
- Volleyball Open Gym
- Clubs & Activities
- Student Tutor Center
- Counseling Office
- Collaborative Problem Solving Resource
- Careers & Gears
- College & Career Pathways: Resources for Students & Families
- AHS College & Career Pathways Information Sessions
- Job Opportunities
- Rogue Valley Bike Swap 4/30
- Our Future Green Career Fair Opportunity
- Camp RYLA Opportunity
- FAQ
- School Websites / Social Media
- Campus Map
Graduation 2022 Updates
AHS is happy to announce the return of a Lithia Park Graduation Ceremony! We look forward to celebrating our seniors with their families and our whole school community. Additional information will be shared with students as we get closer to the event. Basic event details below.
Last Day for Seniors
June 9 - Seniors will be at school for Finals Week
Parade of Scholars
Date: June 10
Time: 8:45am
The tradition returns! Seniors will come to AHS and we will bus them back to their Elementary School in Ashland. Seniors will follow a parade route through their old campus in their caps and gowns as way to pay homage to the schools that got them started! More details to come.
Graduation Practice
Date: June 10
Location Lithia Park Bandshell
Time: 10:00 am
Graduation
Date: June 10
Location: Lithia Park Bandshell
Time: Ceremony starts at 6:30pm
Update on Grad Requirements C/O 2023
Senior Project: The Senior Project is waived as a graduation requirement for the Class of 2023.
Service Learning Hours: Class of 2023 needs to complete 50 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Community Service forms are available in the counseling office. Hours have been reduced in acknowledgement of the reduced opportunities for Community Service that current juniors have had access to as a result of COVID.
Math Team Accomplishments
Ms. Watson had a very successful math team day at SOU. We brought 80 students with us and had 11 students qualify for state and placed second for the day! St. Mary’s brought their A game and beat us in the end. We will find out later if we won for the cumulative score for the season. Fingers crossed! Thank you for letting these students miss your class today.
Please congratulate the following students on qualifying for state!
Oliver Jamieson
Quinn Yockey
Celia Bertrand
Juniper Christopherson
Lewis Eibner
Claire Kickhaeffer
Caden Lindgren
Lindson Turner
Rachel Goodenberg
Sayjune Park
Please congratulate these students on placing 2nd today:
Quinn Yockey
Ben Sandow
Sarah Im
Kaia O’Neil
Annika Wells
Ashland Schools Foundation Fundraiser
Did you know that thanks to the support of community members like you, the Ashland Schools Foundation (ASF) was able to distribute $7,190 in Classroom Impact Grants to AHS classrooms during the 2021-22 school year? This year's awards included:
$94 for Marissa Watson to purchase plywood for her math and algebra students to use a laser engraver to turn linear equations into art pieces.
$899 for Timaree Joe’s business students to have access to flexible seating options to increase focus and meet the varied needs of students.
$692 for the purchase of three-dimensional models to teach hands-on learning of each of the body systems in McKael Kenfield’s Anatomy & Physiology classes.
$970 for electric instrument pickups for Ian Miller’s jazz band students.
$340 for Adrienne Fox Hillman to teach Econ to her students using the Settlers of Catan board game.
$1,395 to update the sewing machines in Jill Carrigan Britt’s Fiber Arts studio.
$2,800 to support Betsy Bishop in taking theater students to the State Festival Showcase with their production of Bright Star.
Additionally, ASF awarded larger grants to site-wide and district-wide initiatives that impact your school, including:
- $8,000 to hire music coaches for Lauren Trolley’s strings classes at AMS and AHS
- $7,015 to purchase curriculum and support facilitator training for staff to learn to lead social-emotional learning circles, organized by Diane Berry and Karsten Peterson.
- $8,000 to support the AHS Tutoring Center under the supervision of Tammy Anderson.
- $2,500 in general support for Ian Miller’s AHS band program.
- $5,000 for science equipment to be used in AHS science classes as per Todd Hobein’s request (supported by the Sharkey Foundation).
- $3,000 to support vocational programming at AHS as per the requests of Richard Britt and Mark Miller.
- $800 to support a student incentive program at AHS as per the request of Rebecca Gyarmathy.
We couldn't do it without the help of thoughtful Ashland community members who choose to support the Ashland Schools Foundation. Please consider contributing to our Annual Fund Drive so we may continue to empower your child's educators to bring creativity and innovation into their classrooms in the 2022-23 school year. We are aiming to raise $100,000 during the month of April, and we're already nearly 75% of the way there! By making a donation in any amount today, you can help us envision an even brighter future by enriching your student's classroom experience in the coming years.
Visit www.ashlandschoolsfoundation.org to learn more about our grant programs or to get in touch with ASF's new Executive Director, Erica Thompson.
Grizz Pageant 2022 Results
We had our 5 Grizz Contestants, Conrad Sanford, Lionel Ward, Sascha Wells, Sam Stiles, and Willow Williams put on a hilariously joyous show with talents, videos, interviews, and more. If you weren't able to join us, take a look at the Grizz Pageant Recording.
From our Snap! Raise online fundraiser, Car Wash, Pie Your Favorite Grizz, ticket sales, and donations, we were able to raise a total of....
$5190.85 for Children's Miracle Network & Asante's NICU!!!
Sam Stiles won "Most Money Raise" by raising $1607
And Sascha Wells won the Grizz Pageant (our first Lady Grizz ever!)
Student Body Elections
Run for ASB 2022-2023! Select the position you would like to run for and submit your application with the link below. We will let you know when to start campaigning! Applications are due May 6th so act fast! Thanks, AHS 🐻♥️🗳
Click here for the Candidate Distance Election Form
Leadership Class Application
Apply for leadership for the 2022-2023 school year! All grades are welcome to apply. Find the application below or ask the main office. We will be holding interviews with all applicants soon after the applications are due. We are excited to see you next year in leadership!🐻📝💫
Click here for the Leadership Application
Earth Day Celebrations!
Prom Court Voting
Hi Junior and Senior TBC teachers,
Our Fairytale Prom is May 7th! Please share this QR code with your class so they can nominate TWO seniors for this year's Prom Royalty. Voting will open on April 18th and end on the 21st.
Here is the link as well just in case the QR code isn’t working:
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 Open Gym
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
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Jennifer Marsden
Jennifer.Marsden@ashland.k12.or.us
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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.
Collaborative Problem Solving Resource
If you've been struggling with your child or teenager's tantrums, meltdowns, explosions, implosions, or other negative behaviors, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Tried being firmer, more consistent, giving out stickers, unending time-outs, big rewards, yelling, giving up, and medication without success? Collaborative Problem Solving® is different!
Careers & Gears
Careers in Gear is happening Wednesday, April 27th from 8:45-11:10 am. The Careers in Gear event is a great opportunity for students to learn about career pathways and educational opportunities. This year Careers in Gear is bigger than ever with over 150 businesses and educational organizations there for students to explore. AHS will be taking all 10th graders to Careers in Gear, as well as students in a number of business and other classes. We also have a bus available for 11th and 12th grade students who want to attend. Many of the businesses that will be at Careers in Gear this year are looking to hire for both part and full- time jobs, and will have information about positions available and how to apply at the fair. Juniors and seniors who would like to go to Careers in Gear should see Jen Marsden in the College & Career ASAP to get a permission slip to attend, as spots are limited!!
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
The 2022 Oregon Public University Tour is back this year with a one-night virtual event
The 2022 Oregon Public University Tour is back this year with a one-night virtual event! Oregon’s eight public universities are teaming up to help Oregon high school students of all ages learn about their in-state college options. From large research universities to smaller liberal arts universities; urban, rural or suburban locales; Oregonians have a plethora of choices! You'll have a chance to meet with admissions representatives from all eight public universities to learn more about the benefits of studying in Oregon.
Thursday, April 14th | 6:00-7:30 pm
Agenda
- Welcome Presentation and Overview of Oregon Public Universities (30 min.)
- Get a brief overview of the eight (8) public universities in Oregon and learn more about starting your journey to college
- Individual College Presentation #1 (20 min.)
- Join the Zoom presentation for one of the universities you are interested in and learn more about student life, academic programs, and admissions requirements.
- Individual College Presentation #2 (20 min.)
- Individual College Presentation #3 (20 min.)
Students, parents/guests, and counselors can sign up for the virtual event using the Registration Link. More information about the program is found using the OPU Virtual Tour Website Link.
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
SCOIR and YouScience Info Video Recording
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
Financial Aid Info Session Video Recording
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.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Rogue Valley Bike Swap 4/30
Our Future Green Career Fair Opportunity
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Camp RYLA
CAMP RYLA
Ashland Rotary Club has four scholarships for AHS students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA). It is an amazing experience and thanks to the generosity of the local clubs, free for participants.
For application forms and information about the program, visit this link to the website. For more information, check out the RYLA 2022 Fast Facts. Note: The billing form is for clubs, applicants can ignore.
The program is open this year for current sophomores and juniors (soon to be juniors and seniors). Camp RYLA runs for one week from June 18 to June 23. All transportation and meals are included. Trainers are some of the best in the business, and for years, students have said it is a life-changing experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 22, 2022
INTERVIEWS: April 25 – May 4, 2022
Email applications to sheila@rvfarm2school.org, or print and leave your application at the AHS counseling office.
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