GRIZZ-O-GRAM

Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Knock on the door if you plan to come to the Main Office. To maintain social distancing, we ask that you stay outside.

Attendance Office:

Deb Falk, Attendance Secretary

541-482-8782

Debra.Falk@ashland.k12.or.us

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/

• Principal's Message
• First Day of School 8/30 for 9th Grade & New Students
• 2021-2022 Bell Schedule
• 2021-2022 Red & White Day Calendar
• Attendance Office
• Lockers
• Nutrition Services
• Student Parking
• Welcome New AHS Staff!
• Sports/ AHS Fight Song / Clubs & Activities
• Theatre Auditions
• Counselor Office
• FAQ
• School Websites / Social Media
• Campus Map

Hello Grizzlies,

Welcome back! We are so excited to welcome you back next week. Teachers have been working hard all week preparing lessons, getting classrooms ready and receiving training to help make this year as amazing as possible.

Remember, Monday 8/30 is a day just for 9th graders, 10th graders that were in CDL for the whole year last year and for any students new to AHS. It is a half day, please see the schedule below. It is a day to get your schedule, learn a little bit about the school and meet all your teachers. We will have tables set up in the quad so you can pick up your schedule and head to class. Schedules are also viewable in PowerSchool. It’s going to be fun!

Tuesday, Aug. 31 will be our first day with ALL students back on campus. It will be a “Red Day” meaning you will go to periods 1-4. (see bell schedule below).

In order for this year to be as safe as can be, it’s important that we all follow the COVID-19 safety protocols. That means wearing a mask at all times (indoors and outdoors), social distancing (6 feet outdoors and 3 feet indoors whenever possible), washing/sanitizing our hands and staying home when we don’t feel well.

I look forward seeing our students next week. We all missed the energy and purpose that our students bring on a daily basis last year.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Bell

All students who have classes in the library need to line up on the quad before they enter the building.

Starting at 12:20pm, there will be Optional Campus Tours running until 12:50pm. Feel free to jump into a tour lead by our leadership students. They will meet on the quad and leave for multiple tours throughout lunch!

FRIDAY, SEPT 3RD: Students will attend Periods 1-8 that day. It will not be a red or white day, but an All Class Period day.

If you are running late to class, you must check in with Deb Falk at the Attendance Office first before going to your class. Here you will receive a late slip that you will bring to your teacher. You can find the Attendance Office Walk-Up Window between the Main Office and the quad lockers/bathroom.

Deb Falk

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541-482-8782

Debra.Falk@ashland.k12.or.us

For information on absences, unexcused absences, and more, please read out Attendance FAQ on our website. Click HERE

If you are interested in getting a locker on campus, fill out the form below and return it to Deb in the Attendance Office. Read the agreement below for more information. If you have any questions, you can email Deb at Debra.Falk@ashland.k12.or.us.

All students will be serviced breakfast and lunch at no charge regardless of income through the 21/22 school year. Although there will be no charge to any student for meals at school, we still require families who qualify to fill out free or reduced meal forms to ensure proper funding for our schools and for discounts and waivers for the families that qualify.

For more information about Nutrition Services, click HERE

You can apply for free and reduced lunch benefits here: https://family.titank12.com/

We are still working out a plan for student parking and will give out more information soon. Students can park in the lower Mountain Ave parking lot or on the street. Do NOT park in a staff parking spot.

Hello Everyone! My name is Katrina Caudill and I will be teaching Study Skills. I grew up in a tiny town in the woods of Virginia and was homeschooled until I graduated high school. That didn’t stop me from pursuing a career in education. As a child, I used to beg my sisters to play “public school” where I’d teach mini lessons and assign handwritten worksheets. Since then I have taught in classrooms in Honduras, Japan, and Texas. I took some time from classroom teaching to travel to 30 countries, hike the Appalachian Trail, spend time with my family, and attempt to learn to ski in Colorado. I dreamed about moving to Oregon for a long time and finally made that a reality last summer. I am so excited to be a part of the AHS family. We’re in this together and I know we’ll make it a great year!

Hi, my name is Marie Davol and I am going to be the new French teacher at Ashland High School. I have lived in Ashland for the last 12 years and am excited to be joining such a wonderful and supportive community, especially since my children go to school in the district. I am passionate about travel, language, and the exploration of other cultures and am looking forward to sharing my passion with my students

Ty Hampton is joining the Humanities staff at AHS and will be the 2022 yearbook advisor in addition to running the revived Reading and Writing Lab. Ty and his wife Tiffany moved to Ashland in 2012 from Missoula, Montana where they met as University of Montana Grizzlies -- making Ty serendipitously now twice a Grizzly! Coming from a background in print journalism, Ty's path to AHS includes 8 years teaching experience at McLoughlin Middle School in Medford. The Hampton household is made up of Ty and Tiffany, their 2.5-year-old son Ripley, and their 2 miniature dachshunds.

I’m really excited to be returning to teaching. I had taught Math in California for five years but when my family and I moved to Ashland 3 years ago I decided to give Architecture another go. Being back in Architecture was a good experience but each year I found myself missing teaching more and more and realized that it is my true calling. I look forward to working at such a great school as Ashland high.

Hi everyone! My name is Madison Malot and I am a new school counselor at AHS this year. I was born and raised here in Central Point and am returning back to Southern Oregon after the last 4 years in Arizona working with the State of Arizona as a Rehabilitation Counselor/Supervisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am very excited to be working with students here at AHS. Please stop by the counseling office and say hello!

Mr. Miller is coming to Ashland after serving for two years as a doctoral graduate instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder and he has been teaching music and band for 18 years now in PA, NJ, FL, CO & now Oregon. At CU Boulder he taught future music teachers and ran numerous outreach ensembles for local students as well as working with their "Trying on Teaching" program for future music teachers. His major instrument is the saxophone and he will be playing locally with the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band starting this fall.

Hello, my name is Henry Papa and I am a Humanities teacher at AHS. I will be teaching Psychology and College, Career Readiness. When I’m not in school or teaching, I’m trying to be outside as much as possible. Some of my favorite hobbies include traveling, hiking, camping, and most importantly, disc golfing. I’ve recently moved back to Ashland after living in Reno, NV and Portland, OR. This will be my first year teaching and I couldn’t be more excited to be here at AHS.

Hello, my name is Alec Slinkard-Galpin and I will be one of the school counselors this year! I am coming here after spending my last 4 years at Maslow and South Medford High School respectively. I love being goofy and doing impressions. I also have two cats, one of which has CH which is a blast! I love working with youth in order to help them be as successful as possible and to show them that they are never alone. I can’t wait to work alongside all of you in order to help our students flourish:)

Growing up the only child of two college professors in the high desert landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico, I was raised to be independent, inquisitive, adventurous and intellectually curious. I consider myself to be a creative citizen of the world and a lifelong learner. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, Theater and Video Production and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Communicative Arts, both from the University of New Mexico. Currently, I am expanding my skill set and working towards the completion of an Associates of Arts Degree in Art and Design at Rogue Community College. One of my favorite things is to see a student's "aha moment," that moment of realization, a breakthrough, growth, a small step forward -- what have you. I am also passionate about helping students who struggle or who are not successful in the traditional school system. I recognize and honor that there is no one path to success and no one universal definition of success. I have been a GED Instructor/Coordinator, media arts teacher, alternative educator, youth social worker, theater instructor and an English teacher. I live in Ashland with my daughter, Chloe, Tio the Circus Dog, Cocoa the Lazy Leopard Gecko and Speedy the Wonder Tortoise. This year I will be supporting students and families in Ashland High School's Online Academy. I am VERY excited to be part of such an amazing team!

Hello, I’m Hazel. I’m an AHS grad and was part of the theatre department for all four years. I’m here now as a front office secretary and substitute coordinator. Looking forward to working with you! 😊

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.

Fight Fight Fight for

Old Ashland High

Grizzlies bold, We'll do it or die

Fight for fame and win this game

for dear old Ashland High!

Rah! Rah! Rah!

Cheer! Cheer! Cheer!

The Crimson and White

On to Victory

Failing never, Faithful ever

To our Ashland High!

Hey!

If you have had a club here on campus, make sure that you fill out the Club Application form to renew your club! You can fill out the PDF below or pick up a copy at the Main Office. AHS has a ton of fun clubs. You can even create your own! Look out for an announcement about the Club Fair towards the beginning of school where you will get to check out our clubs & sign up. More info to come.

If you have any questions, contact Nora.Godfrey-Dismuk@ashland.k12.or.us.

All Ashland Teens! AHS, Homeschooled or those who live in district:

Audition for the fall and spring in-person, on stage/live-streamed musicals!

Thursday and Friday, Sept 2 and 3 after school.. plus Sept 6 and 7.

Soloists should come Sept 2 and 3. If you have sheet music, (google SHEET MUSIC and "TITLE of SONG") We have an accompanist to play it for you. Make sure it's in your right range. There will be 5 adults watching. You come in alone for your signed-up 7 minute appt.

Expectations:

Intro yourself

Tell a one minute story or perform a 1 min monologue

Sing a one minute song

Sing the scales.. doe ray me fa so la t doe

Callbacks will be Sept 7th & 8th.

Need more info? Email: Betsy.Bishop@ashland.k12.or.us

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.

Last Names: A - D

Madison.Malot@ashland.k12.or.us

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Last Name: E - K

Alec.Slinkard@ashland.k12.or.us

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Last Names: L-RE

Bryanna.Trevino@ashland.k12.or.us

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Last Names: RH-Z

Robert.Joe@ashland.k12.or.us

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Behavioral Health Specialist

kimberly.wasserman@ashland.k12.or.us

541-482-8771 Ext. 2291

Scholarship Coordinator & Counseling Office Secretary

Karyn.Barats@ashland.k12.or.us

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College & Career Specialist

Jennifer.Marsden@ashland.k12.or.us

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You can drop off assignments, sports physicals, or other paperwork, in our lock box right outside of the front office.