Estacada HS Newsletter
February 22, 2018
Estacada High School
Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is linked to a host of poor outcomes for students including low reading performance (Attendance Works, 2014), future discipline issues, low graduation rates (Belfanz & Byrnes, 2012), and drop-out (Belfanz at al., 2014; Mac Iver & Mac Iver, 2010). In fact, chronic absenteeism rates are often our best predictors of on-time graduation rates and drop-out in Oregon and nationally; second only to grade point average.
Estacada School District Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, February 27th
6:00pm
Estacada High School Choir Room
The Top 10 for the Class of 2018
1. Nathaniel Backwell - Co-Valedictorian - 4.0 GPA
1. Mariah Richards - Co-Valedictorian - 4.0 GPA
1. Rosie Shaver - Co-Valedictorian - 4.0 GPA
1. Taylor Thom - Co-Valedictorian - 4.0 GPA
5. Sophia Davies - Co-Salutorian - 3.98 GPA
5. Morgan Myrvold - Co-Salutorian - 3.98 GPA
7. Ciara Schwimmer - 3.97 GPA
8. Megan Flohr - 3.93 GPA
8. Loryn Young - 3.93 GPA
10. Adam Griffith - 3.89 GPA
10. Karlena Schaffer - 3.89 GPA
10. Jared Weaver - 3.89 GPA
10. Linda-Claire Wilbur - 3.89 GPA
Congratulations to these outstanding students whose accomplishments in the classroom are truly remarkable.
Artist in Residence - Portrait Stories
There will be an art exhibit and reception a the Estacada Town Hall in mid-April.
Celebration of Student Success
Honor Roll = 78 students
- 32 seniors
- 16 juniors
- 11 sophomores
- 19 freshmen
First Step Oregon - Suicide Prevention Program
A new tool is available that gives people who are in crisis a toolbox of resources. This First Step Oregon app and website was designed by Central Oregon agencies in response to youth suicides.
You can download the app in the Apple app store or the Google Store under 'First Step OR'
https://www.firststeporegon.org/
Other Helpful Apps suggested by First Step Oregon:
- Suicide Safety Plan
- Mood Tools
- MY3
- Code Blue
Last Chance to Order Yearbooks
The time to order your yearbook is here! Orders are due by February 28th.
To order online, please use this link to Jostens Estacada HS Yearbook.
Yearbook recognition ads can also be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com until 2/15/2018. You can also purchase recognition ads in person through Linda Cole at the EHS main office. Questions? Email the student editors at ehshycada@gmail.com"
Character of the Month for February - Responsibility
Each month we will focus on a trait through our Character Matters program. During homeroom, students will have discussions regarding these characters and why they are important.
"The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs." - Joan Didion
Take some time to speak with your student regarding what personal responsibility means to them and why it's so important.
Class of 2018
Graduation Schedule
Thursday, May 31st
Senior Final Exams
Friday, June 1
Senior Final Exams
Last Day for senior students :)
Monday, June 4th
12:30pm - Graduation Practice
Tuesday, June 5th
8am - Senior Breakfast
9am - Distribute Caps and Gowns
10:15am - Senior Awards Assembly - school walkthroughs afterward
Wednesday, June 6th
6:30pm - Baccalaureate (First Baptist Church)
Saturday, June 9th
7pm - Commencement Ceremony
Historically, the senior awards assembly has been held on the Friday before the graduation ceremony. This year, the school calendar ends on Friday so our 9th-11th graders will be having final exams on that Thursday and Friday. Having students take final exams as well as attend an assembly is not feasible.