Siuslaw High School Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sign up via Parent Vue at https://www.siuslaw.k12.or.us/o/siuslaw-middle-school/page/parentvue-studentvue or via tinyurl.com/SiuslawHighConferences.
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Picture Retake Day at SHS has been rescheduled to Friday, November 18 from 9 to 2 p.m. If you would like to order online, visit Lifetouch.com and use this Picture Day ID: EVTNH8JBH
​Celebrate Red Ribbon Week at SES October 24th through the 31st.   Monday, October 24: Wear Red Day. Pledge to be drug free by wearing red.  Tuesday, October 25: Crazy Socks & Hat Day. Wear a pair of mismatched socks and a wacky hat or headband. Wednesday, October 26: Crazy Hair Day. Express yourself with wild and crazy hair.  Thursday and Friday, October 27-28: Parent Conference Day. No school for students. Monday, October 31: Storybook Character Costume Day. Come dressed as your favorite storybook character or dress up to represent your favorite sports team.  Reminder: No face paint or face coverings. No props of any kind. ​
The week of October 24th-28th is going to be full of changes and modified schedules for all SHS students. Please keep the following changes in mind as the week approaches.  Tuesday, October 25th- This is College Board day where 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT. Here’s what the day looks like:  9th Graders- Off campus to tour University of Oregon. They will return for regular dismissal.  10th and 11th Graders- Proctoring the test begins at 8:15 and will last until noon. Some students will test in their PRIDE classrooms while others will be reassigned for the day. Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon.   12th Graders- From 8:15 until noon, we have a number of Senior-specific topics for students.  Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon.  Tuesday, October 25th, 5:00- Financial Aid Information Night. All students/families are welcome to attend though information is most relevant for 11th and 12th graders. We will have information on federal and state grant and loan programs for students, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is an important starting point for other forms of financial aid. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences.  Wednesday, October 26th- School Nurse Ian Jarman will lead all students in a special broadcast lesson about the rise of fentanyl use as a public health concern. This lesson will be delivered during PRIDE classes.   Thursday, October 27th- This is a non-school day to allow for family conferences from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, in the morning, Seniors who signed-up in advance will take the SAT from 8:15 until about noon. Tests have been ordered for those students, and they will be taking it at no cost to them. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences.  Thursday, October 27th, 6:30- Financial Aid Information Night. This is a repeat of Tuesday’s presentation offered at an alternate time to accommodate busy schedules.   Friday, October 28th- Family Conferences 8:00-12:00.    We know that schedule changes are disruptive to students and families. However, these changes allow us to offer a more robust set of opportunities for our students.
Financial aid information will be provided to seniors and their parents or guardians on the evenings of Tuesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 27. The October 25 meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and the October 27 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in the SHS library, and both meetings will cover the same information, which will include federal and state grants for college and trade school attendance as well as local, college, and university scholarships. For more information, contact Bob Orr at borr@siuslaw.k12.or.us.
A Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event is scheduled for Thursday, November 17 in-person or virtually. Education and resources will be provided to help parents and youth feel confident preventing accidental overdose. Both parents and youth will receive Naloxone training and Fentanyl awareness information. Additional information for parents include local trends about fentanyl, how to talk to your teen about overdose prevention, information on medication storage, and county and district updates. Our youth will receive information from UO peer educators on overdose prevention for self and peers as well as be made aware of community-based resources.  This event is presented by the Center on Parenting and Opioids, Lane County Public Health, and the University of Oregon Collegiate Recovery Center in collaboration with community partners.   ​Provide your input and receive follow-up emails about registration at shorturl.at/gnqR6. This event will be held at Straub Hall, University of Oregon, and will be held virtually at Siuslaw Middle School.
​Senior portraits need to be submitted in jpg format to siuslaw.yearbook@gmail.com by January 6, 2023.
​Yearbooks are on sale now!  There are two ways to purchase your yearbook. You can take $55 to Mrs. Free in the office or visit www.jostens.com and search for Siuslaw High School store.  You will want to remember the 2022-2023 school year so hurry and get your yearbook today before the price increase in January.
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SHS Cheerleaders Awarded 2nd Place at the OCCA Game Day Championships
Siuslaw High School Science Teacher Alexis Wells was awarded the Outstanding High School Cassroom Teacher Award from The Oregon Science Teachers Association  on October 8, 2022. Alexis Wells was nominated by Siuslaw Middle School Science Teacher Amy Tregoning.
SHS Spirit Week October 17-21: Monday, Oct. 17 Baggy Clothes. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Neon.  Wednesday, Oct. 19 Pink Out. Thursday, Oct. 20 Elderly vs. Elementary. Friday, Oct. 21 Viking Prider
Springfield High School Mariachi Del Sol is performing during the Siuslaw High School football game as a part of #FiestaCultural this evening, September 23. The football game (Siuslaw High School versus Harrisburg High School) begins at 7 p.m. Enjoy Mariachi music during a pre-game performance and half time. The Springfield High School Mariachi Del Sol is the second oldest school mariachi in the state, entering their 15th year of making music. Tickets are required for entrance (general admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students).
Free Conscious Discipline Parenting Class starts Sept. 29 for 10 weeks from 10:30 to 2 p.m. Contact Safe Shelter via email (jen@safeshelterforsiulsawstudents.org) or via Facebook (@SafeShelterk12) for more information. Classes are for all parents, caregivers, and educators in the Siuslaw region. Classes are in-person or online. Children's activities provided for those attending in person. Start Strong is the ability to recognize and manage both mild and toxic stress. As an adult it is a prerequisite for equipping the next generation to do the same. Using neuroscience, child development, evidence-based strategies, and a trauma-informed approach, this essential content will equip you with best practices and transform how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our children.
Siuslaw School District is seeking a CTE Teacher for manufacturing technology and welding and metals. Apply online at https://siuslaw.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. SSD allows up to 10 years of outside experience on the salary schedule. SSD is an equal opportunity employer.
SSD seeking custodian. Apply online at siuslaw.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx or contact Pam at 541-997-5470. This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental/vision, and paid leave. 3 to 11 p.m. shift. Need a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year of experience in work related to the care of schools or public buildings or equivalent experience, which shows ability to perform the duties. Siuslaw School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Just a reminder that Picture Days for the high school are September 14 and 15. The order code is  EVT6HMQSW if you'd like to preorder via Lifetouch.com. Picture Day for 9th- and 10th-grade students is Wednesday, September 14. Picture Day for 11th- and 12th-grade students is Thursday, September 15.
Tiny Teachers (yes, babies!) are needed. If you had a baby born between May-August, your baby could be a Tiny Teacher. Tiny Teachers will make a visit each month to a first-grade classroom this year. This innovative program has been shown to reduce bullying and increase prosocial behavior in the children who participate. See rootsofempathy.org or email saraL@90by30.com to learn more about what it means to be a Roots of Empathy family. SSD Policy KJA: Siuslaw School District does not endorse or sponsor the activities and/or information contained in community flyers.