The Kiwanis Club of Florence is sponsoring the Annual Florence Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23 from noon to 2 p.m. This free event is hosted by the Florence Elks Lodge BPOE #1858 at 1686 12th Street. Cash donations are happily accepted (however, not required) along with dry/canned food donations for the local Food Shares. For free transportation within city limits, contact River Cities Taxi at 541-997-8520. A special thank you to all the volunteers who make this event happen!  SSD Policy KJA: Siuslaw School District does not endorse or sponsor the activities and/or information contained in community flyers.
American Education Week, November 13-17. We​ honor the team of people who work at Siuslaw School District, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.
​Siuslaw High School is holding their 2023 Veterans Day Assembly today, Thursday, November 9.  Check-in for veterans is at Siuslaw High School at 9:30 a.m. The assembly begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a luncheon and a meet & greet with students.    Here is the YouTube link to listen and watch this special ceremony honoring our veterans:   ​DIRECT LINK: https://youtube.com/live/gV_bZ1DmlVA?feature=share  REDIRECT LINK: ​​https://tinyurl.com/FlorenceVeterans2023
Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day logo
​The Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oregon has launched a series of youth focus groups across Lane County. They want to hear about the community from the youth perspective to learn how to best prevent child maltreatment.  They are hosting a focus group for Florence area youth, AGE 14 TO 19 this Wednesday, November 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library. They will also be hosting several virtual, identity-based focus groups for Black, Indigenous, Latine, LGBTQ+, and Asian American/Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American teens. Though we will not be asking youth to share any specifics about their own negative experiences, we especially want to hear from youth that may have experienced more barriers than others.   All youth, age 14-19 are welcome to participate and will receive $37.50 for 1.5 hours of their time. Youth have the option to participate in informational interviews if transportation, technology or scheduling is a barrier to focus group attendance. While youth are encouraged to RSVP beforehand, they can also accommodate drop-ins.  Here is the registration form where young people, age 14 to 19, can sign up to participate in one of our upcoming focus groups or request an interview: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D6x2LiDP2058i2?Q_CHL=qr   You can also access this website/link from: https://tinyurl.com/FlorenceYouthFocusGroup​​ For more information, contact sluther3@uoregon.edu or kbron@oregon.edu.
​Siuslaw High School is offering two "pass" options for winter games:  1) Home Games Only: Purchase the Winter Sports Pass, which admits one, for $40 plus the $1.50 process fee for all home basketball games from December 8 to February 9 and for two wrestling events: Crab Pools on the Coast, December 21, and Senior Night, January 25. To purchase this pass, visit: bit.ly/siuslawtickets​ 2) Home and Away Games:  ​Purchase the Mountain Valley League Pass, which admits one and a guest, for $80 for league basketball games from January 3 to February 13. Plus, Siuslaw High School will accept this pass for SHS pre-season, non-league home games on December 6, December 8, and December 11.  To purchase this pass, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, visit the Siuslaw High School Front Office.  We only have 15 Mountain Valley League Passes currently available, so if interested, visit the office soon.  ​Tickets will also be on sale at the gate for all contests. Only limited walk-up sales available for OSAA Playoffs.
Picture Retake Day for Siuslaw High School is Thursday, November 2 from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the auxiliary gym.   Visit mylifetouch.com to pre-order. Use the Picture Day ID of EVT69M38V or your Student ID.
​Students have Friday, October 13, off from school as it is a curriculum and instruction day for staff
Siuslaw High School is holding their 2023 Veterans Day Assembly Thursday, November 9. Veterans who would like to be participate should RSVP to Cate Waggoner at 541-999-0227 (call or text) or via email at cdaewaggoner@gmail.com.  Check-in and breakfast is at Siuslaw High School at 9:30 a.m. The assembly begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a luncheon and meet & greet with students at 11:30 a.m.
Our Financial Aid Night for seniors and their parents/guardians is Wednesday, October 18 at Siuslaw High School.  We ask those attending to select one of the sessions either 5 to 6 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and then also attend the Parent Information Meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.  The sessions are repeated sessions and the Parent Information Meeting includes specific information to managing senior year.   If you have any questions about the evening, please contact Senior School Counselor Bob Orr at borr@siuslaw.k12.or.us or call 541-902-7419.
This week is Homecoming Week! We are celebrating the following spirit days:  Monday: Gym Bro vs. Country  Tuesday: Barbie & Ken  Wednesday: Holiday  Thursday: Blue and Gold  Friday: Neon​
​Project Grad Movie Night has moved from the stadium tot he Siuslaw High School gym.   The doors open at 7 and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
Calling all high school artists!  Starting in October we will be meeting on Mondays after school from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the art room.   We will be creating new art, working to finish projects, and learning about running an art business. We will have guest artists and other speakers talking to us about how they run and operate their art businesses and learn tricks to improve our creations.  For more information, email Ms. Keppol at  kkeppol@siuslaw.k12.or.us.
​The "Color the Coast for Autism" Annual Autism Walk is Saturday, September 30 at Miller Park in Florence, Oregon. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m.  The walk is a fully accessible 1/2-mile loop, plus there will be community resource exhibitors, a bounce house, characters in costume, crafts, and more!   For more information or to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/CTCFA2023  Registration fees are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 17, and free for children ages 2 and younger (sorry, no t-shirt). There is a discount for teams of 10 or more. Please contact ASO for the discount code before registering.   Contact ASO at 503-636-1676 or Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org.
The Siuslaw High School, Class of 2024, Senior Sunrise is Tuesday, September 5 at 6 a.m. at Hans Peterson Field. This event is only for Siuslaw High School seniors.
Siuslaw High School registration is next Tuesday through Thursday, August 22 through August 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Student schedules are now live in StudentVUE and ParentVue. Though these schedules are likely to change, this is your opportunity to review your schedule ahead of registration next week.  We ask all students who are available to attend registration to come next week so we can accomplish the following important things:  1) Double check student enrollment information. Families can get a head start by enrolling online at tinyurl.com/SSDRegistration.   2) Review and request changes to your schedule.  3) Assign a locker for the school year.  4) Issue a Chromebook.  5) Issue a parking pass for personal vehicles that will be parked at school. This is new this year.
​Picture day is coming soon to Siuslaw High School. Picture day is September 13 and 14 (Wednesday and Thursday). Pictures may be ordered online at Lifetouch.com using the picture day I.D. for Siuslaw High School: EVTWVCQ3P
​It's not quite the end of summer, but the City of Florence is gearing up for the first week back to school! The community is invited to Miller Park (1651 18th Street, Florence, Oregon) to get free hamburgers, chips, snacks, and more on Wednesday, September 6, starting at 3 pm. Stop by, eat some food, and let's celebrate the beginning of a new school year together! Visit the Facebook page City of Florence, Oregon - Government for their event post.
​Allies, LLC is hosting an Allies by the Sea Ice Cream Social Monday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cleawox Lake in Honeyman State Park (84505 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439). Allies, LLC is an established provider agency that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are now offering local support services, classes, and activities in our community (the Coast!). Please call or text Rosa upon arrival in order to get hte $5 parking fee waived. They will have free designated parking for this event. Rosa can be reached at 541-514-1481 or at rosa.valenzuela@allies-llc.org.