The next weeks have some important dates to keep in mind. Wednesday, October 13th- 9th Grade U of O and LCC Visit Wednesday, October 13th- College Board Day for 10th-12th Grade Students Thursday, October 14th and Friday, October 15th- Family Conferences Scheduling for conferences will be done through ParentVue. Our school website, https://www.siuslaw.k12.or.us/o/siuslaw-high-school (or tinyurl.com/siuslawhigh), has instructional videos to help with activating a ParentVue account and with scheduling conferences.
More savings are now available for four out of five Marketplace health plan enrollees who pay $10 or less per month for coverage. Additionally, more people are now eligible for savings because there is no longer an upper income limit to qualify for financial help. To preview plans and potential savings, visit OregonHealthCare.gov to see what program, plans, and savings you can get--in less than 5 minutes! Free expert help is available. To find a local health expert, check out OregonHealthCare.gov. Enroll by December 15 for 2022 health coverage.
Free Covid Testing for K-12 Students: The Siuslaw School District has enrolled in the OHA/UO COVID-19 Screening Testing Program this year.  This is an optional, weekly saliva test, via a take-home test kit.  Please review this info/registration-flyer for more information.
Siuslaw High School Homecoming activities beginning Monday, October 4.   Monday is Sports Day.   Tuesday is Neon Day.   Wednesday is Western Day.   Thursday is Blue & Gold Day.
On Thursday, September 30, Siuslaw volleyball is hosting games (JV, JV2, and Varsity) versus Junction City beginning at 5 p.m. On Friday, October 1, Siuslaw football is hosting a game versus Cascade Christian starting at 7 p.m.   To attend the game(s), tickets must be ordered online at bit.ly/siuslawtickets.
Siuslaw School District is currently seeking a board member to fill position 1 of the Siuslaw School Board. The appointee will serve until June 30, 2023. Please complete the application and read the timeline for appointment prior to submitting the application to the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak Street, Florence, Oregon by 5 PM on October 6, 2021.
Thursday, September 23, Siuslaw volleyball is hosting our first game of the season versus Marshfield. The junior varsity game will start at 5 p.m. To attend the JV and/or varsity games, tickets must be ordered/purchased online at bit.ly/siuslawtickets. Students attend for free but will still need to order a ticket online (enter your student ID as the promotional code). The cost of a tickets is $5.00 (plus a $1.49 processing fee) for all other attendees.
The first Siuslaw 2022 Project Grad Meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be posted on the following Facebook page: Siuslaw High School Class of 2022. Parents are encouraged to join/like the Facebook page for updates.   We will be talking about upcoming fundraisers, forming committees, and begin discussing party destinations! If you’ve got ideas for fundraisers, and/or party places, bring them with you, we want to hear them! Feel free to message with any questions or email siuslawclassof2022@gmail.com.
Most eligible families will receive monthly payments for the 2021 Child Tax Credit. For everyone else, here are three steps to getting your payments. If you haven’t filed a tax return or registered with the IRS, now is the time to take action. If you’re not sure you qualify, the IRS has a three-step process that can help. Each step has a free online tool available only on IRS.gov.
Attendance Procedure - Reminders: To ensure the health and safety of everyone, students & staff must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to campus.  If you have any questions, please call your school office.
Tomorrow morning, each of the Siuslaw schools will take a moment to remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001.  The elementary and middle schools will conduct their tributes around 8:40am in the morning, and the high school tribute will be nearer 10:00am.  There will be a reading over the intercom, in conjunction with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Good Afternoon - The start of the new school year is just around the corner.  September 7th - Orientations for 6th & 9th Graders September 7th & 8th - Kindergarten family orientation conference September 8th - Grades 1-12 - First Day of School! September 9th - Kindergarten - First Day - Official!
September 1, 2021: The State of Oregon received approval from the federal government to expand the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program and provide an additional $167 million in food assistance to approximately 430,000 children in Oregon.  Eligibility for additional P-EBT food assistance  Students eligible to receive P-EBT benefits for the 2020 - 2021 school year will receive additional P-EBT food assistance for the summer of 2021. There is no need to apply. Children age six or younger whose families participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program will receive P-EBT food assistance for the summer of 2021. There is no need to apply. If your child has not applied and been approved for free or reduced price meals at school, you can still receive P-EBT food assistance for the summer if you apply online at the Oregon Department of Education website by September 4.
Picture Retake Day for Siuslaw High School students and staff is Monday, October 4. Pictures may be ordered online by visiting MyLifeTouch.com. Use the following Picture Day ID: EVTHZBJKM
If you purchased a yearbook for the 2020-21 school year, they have arrived and are ready for pick up.  On Thursday and Friday (August 26 and 27) from 1 to 4 PM you will be able to come and pick it up.
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 8/24/21 - 8:30AM at the Primary/Elementary back fields.
Sports Team Exposure: All team activities are suspended until further notice.  All football players should begin a general isolation period until directed otherwise by Lane County Public Health.  Any football athletes experiencing primary symptoms of Covid-19 should consult with their medical providers regarding care and treatment.
Lane County Public Health is offering a drive thru vaccination clinic at Siuslaw Middle School (2525 Oak Street) on Saturday, August 21st from 1 to 3 PM.
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 8/19/21 - 8:00AM at the Primary/Elementary Track Notice MSDS  and 8:30AM at the Stadium/Football Field.
Just a quick reminder that today there is a Facebook Live Town Hall forum event with ODE and OHA officials tonight, August 17th from 6 to 7pm, to discuss the K-12 masking requirements.