Update from the Middle
November 19, 2021
We are thrilled to share with you that our very own, Katherine Holden, has been recognized for her unparalleled dedication and work at Ashland Middle School by the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators as Oregon Assistant Principal of the Year!
Click on the link below to read the press release from the Coalition of Oregon Administrators announcing the award! Katherine is now one of 50 finalists for the National Assistant Principal of the Year award!
Dates to Remember
- November 24th-26th Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
- December 3rd Last Day of Trimester 1
- December 20th-31st Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
AMS Improv Showcase
The AMS Improv Troupe will be holding an Improv Showcase on December 10th and 11th from 6-7pm in the Main Commons.
Only 30 audience members will be allowed to attend in person, with proof of vaccination, but we will also be Live-Streaming the event on the WAMS YouTube channel for free! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6PlW_3-Yl6sWyEqnhXqNg
Donations will be accepted at the door, at the AMS office, or on our GoFundMe:
Upcoming AMS Sports
- The deadline to register on FamilyID is December 3rd.
- A current sports physical must be on file before the first day of practice.
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Although meals are free to all students this year, families who qualify for benefits should re-apply. Applications must be submitted each school year and can be picked up at your child's school office or by clicking here.
The number of families who qualify for free or reduced meals helps increase funding for our schools! The demographic information (no names or other specifics) is used by Oregon Department of Education to help allocate dollars for classrooms to help support instruction in our schools. Ashland School District encourages all families to investigate the possibility of receiving meal benefits.
Don’t forget to fill out the information waiver as well for scholarships.
Bright Star
Based on an Original Story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
Nov. 19th & 20th @ 7:30PM
Sunday Matinee, Nov. 21st @ 2 p.m.
Ashland HS Mountain Avenue Theatre
Only 1/2 of the 400 seats will be sold
Tickets Only at: https://ashlandhs.booktix.com/
Questions? Call 541-840-6410
AN AMAZING SILENT AUCTION to pay for BRIGHT STAR
When: Thursday-Saturday 6--9 p.m. and Sunday 12--3 p.m.
Where: in Theatre Lobby
Take It Home Now: 15% less than value of basket
Most items have been bid pretty low thus far. Come see some great deals for holiday gift-giving!
YMCA Youth Pickleball Clinic
Grades 4th - 8th
December: 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th
3:30p - 4:30p
The class on December 16th will go from 3:30p - 5:30p for a Round Robin tournament!
$25 Y-member/ $45 Community
Taught by Southern Oregon Pickleball Association Members, this clinic will teach players about the game of pickleball! YMCA YIIPP (Youth Involved in Pickleball Play) Players will learn the rules, groundstrokes, volleys, serves, scoring and strategy.
Rotary Centennial Ice Rink
Ashland YMCA Youth Sports
Volleyball Clinic
Open to all youth 2nd-8th Grade
November 29 - December 15
Basketball League
Open to all youth K - 8th Grade
January 17 - February 27th
Healthy Kids in the Kitchen Clooking Classes
Ages 6 -15
- January 28: Chili and Homemade Cornbread
- February 21: Buddha Bowls
Kids will enjoy learning simple techniques and creative ways to prepare food in the hands on classes offered by Carrots & Pomegranates cooking school at the Ashland Family YMCA.
40 Y-member, 60 Community per class.
Ashand Rumble Softball
Here’s your chance to play softball for the Ashland Rumble 14U, 12U, & 10U USA Softball teams.
The Ashland Rumble work in conjunction with Ashland High School and provides a competitive platform for players looking to advance their skills. We are currently scheduling to play local games and tournaments at US Cellular Field, in Medford. The organization is dedicated to serving the Ashland Community and operates under the watchful eye of Bobby Heiken, the Ashland High School Coach.
Local Sponsors Form
We are in need of girls born in years 2007 - 2012 interested in learning and participating. Practices will begin soon. Interested players should contact our coordinator for player development, Tanya Blakeley.
The 2022 Minoru Yasui Student Essay Contest
The Minoru Yasui Student Contest Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 Minoru Yasui Day Student Contest for middle school and high schoolers!
Submission deadline: March 1, 2022.
2022 Theme: Taking a Stand
What are the duties, responsibilities, and/or obligations of an individual or group in US society in taking a stand against racism and discrimination?
Launch Film Competition
Each year, AIFF hosts a film competition for K-12 students in the region. Winning films are awarded cash prizes and screened on the big screen at the Spring Film Festival in April.
Submissions are now being accepted, until the January 14, 2022 deadline.
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The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated at our school to handle inquiries and complaints regarding nondiscrimination policies and to coordinate compliance efforts:
Name: Steve Retzlaff Title: Principal
Address: 100 Walker Ave
Telephone: 541-482-1611 ext. 3109
Email: steve.retzlaff@ashland.k12.or.us
Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to the Student Services Office at 885 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland Oregon (phone: 541-482-2811)
Complaints may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington D.C. 20202, or by calling (800) 421-3481 or (877) 521-2172 (TTY).