​Congratulations to our Siuslaw Boys Golf team for being selected as the OSAA Les Schwab Tires Team of the Month for May for their performance, dedication in the classroom, and service to the community.   Our SHS Boys Golf Team won seven tournaments in a row this year and also placed seventh in the state after only two years of having a golf program! The team also volunteers and participates in maintenance days at the golf course.
Our Scholarship Awards Night is this evening at 6 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. Students receiving scholarships as well as their parents/guardians have received information via letter, email, and telephone about tonight's festivities. Additionally, information went out today sharing a livestream link for tonight's event. The link is https://youtube.com/live/6x8aKCNn9mk?feature=share​ or you can type tinyurl.com/ScholarshipAwardsNight​ into a browser to be redirected to the livestream on YouTube.
The Siuslaw High School baseball team is playing in the state play-off game on Monday at North Valley High School in ​Grants Pass at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at osaa.org/shop/tickets (select Baseball and 3A) or you can purchase tickets at the game. The baseball field is behind the school at 6741 Monument Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526. Congratulations to our Viking baseball team!
​The Siuslaw Trap Team is having a Pancake Breakfast & Raffle Fundraiser at the Siuslaw Middle School, Saturday, May 20 from 8 to 11 a.m.  There will also be raffle prizes from local businesses. The grand prize is a Husqvarna Chainsaw. ​Please come help support our local Trap Team. Proceeds go to help fund travel for State Competition, registration fees for events, and shooting supplies.
​Today is the day! Ms. Wachtel's second-grade class will be unearthing a capsule that was buried in 1991 at 1 p.m. Here is the livestream link for YouTube and a redirect link (for those typing into a browser) if you would like to watch: https://youtube.com/live/jlj2jruCSDs or https://tinyurl.com/1991time​capsule​.
Siuslaw High School got a jumpstart today for the new Natural Resources program that will begin next year! Siuslaw Middle and High School students worked with other students in Lane County in a Fire School sponsored by Lane ESD and Lane Community College Fire Education​. What a great day!
​The Choirs of Siuslaw High School present their Spring Concert, Viva La Vida!, at the Florence Event Center on Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. The program will feature the Viking Blue, Viking Gold, and Soundwave choirs performing their hearts out for their hometown crowd and favorite audience! These young artists, like the scholars, athletes, technicians, and future leaders who walk the halls of SHS, are truly the Best of Siuslaw. Come and enjoy a full evening of old and new, as well as some of the most challenging and uplifting music you’ll find anywhere, all while supporting the Arts in our schools and our community. The price for admission is, like all gifts, FREE! See you there!
​We are celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! We are extremely fortunate to have such amazing staff members serving our students in Florence!  At Siuslaw High School, one of our teachers, Trisha Holden, honored two of our staff members with a written tribute. Below is what she shared about Siuslaw West staff members Terri Mason and Kate Gibson.  "Ms. Mason and Ms. Kate are an AMAZING team over at Siuslaw West! Ms. Mason makes my role as an independent studies/credit recovery teacher so much easier because she keeps a constantly updated running tally of students' progress in each of their online classes. This allows me to have the time in my classroom to focus on and engage in helping students with their studies. It's a big deal! Not only do they look out for all the students who are working on their credit recovery here on the main campus, but they are creating a space at Siuslaw West where students feel safe, welcome, wanted, and motivated. They have consistent rules and high expectations, and they cheer, nurture, and tutor each student toward their goal of diploma or GED completion. They definitely embody all aspects of Siuslaw PRIDE! Ms. Mason and Ms. Kate absolutely ROCK!"  ​To our staff we say: Thank you! You are an inspiration! You are appreciated! You make a huge impact! You truly care about students! We are fortunate to have you!
Monday, May 15 is our Siuslaw High School Spring Concert, Spring Into Adventure, with our jazz band and symphonic band​ at Florence Events Center at 7 p.m.   ​Come listen to a collection of bright, adventurous music exploring the Highlands of Ireland, the movie music of the Incredibles, and celebrating our armed forces with a collection of their theme songs.
The Siuslaw School District is currently hiring for a variety of open position*s:  Special Education Teacher, Siuslaw High School School Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Siuslaw Middle & High School Special Education Aide, Siuslaw Middle School Educational Aide, Siuslaw Middle School Educational Aide, Siuslaw Elementary School Custodian, Siuslaw Middle/High School Mechanic, Transportation Career & Technical Manufacturing Technology, Welding and Metals/Automotive Educational Assistant Aide, Siuslaw High School Substitute Teaching, classroom and bus driver positions *Jobs updated daily!  Benefits for qualifying positions include Paid leave, Paid individual and Family Medical/Dental/Vision, Relocation Assistance, Paid Tuition, Retirement, and much more!  To learn more, contact Pam at 541-997-5470 or visit siuslaw.k12.or.us and click on the Careers tab to read the full posting and apply online.
Siuslaw Theater Club presents Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon performed by middle and high school students this Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14 at 5 p.m. All shows are at Siuslaw Middle School. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids and students.
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​Our PTA Talent Show is back after 2 years! Don’t miss out on one of the most entertaining collections of talent put on by students of Siuslaw. Get your tickets now to see the annual PTA Talent Show.  There will be two performances, Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. each evening at the Florence Events Center. Tickets are on sale now at the Siuslaw Elementary School office. The cost is $3 for individuals and $10 for a family of 4. Children under 5 are free. Tickets available for purchase in the Siuslaw Elementary School office or at the Florence Events Center the nights of the shows.  Questions? Contact Mrs. Sarles, Elementary Music Teacher: asarles@siuslaw.k12.or.us
​Show your school spirit next week by dressing up for our Prom Spirit Week, May 1 through May 4.  MONDAY: Monochromatic Monday  TUESDAY: PJ Tuesday  WEDNESDAY: Way Back When Wednesday (9th: 70s; 10th: 80s; 11th: 2000s; 12th: 90s; Staff: Your Choice)  THURSDAY: Twin With Your Date Thursday
​Many Siuslaw students are involved in the CROW production of The SpongeBob Musical at Florence Events Center.  Please come out and support our local students and the arts. Tickets are available, in-person or livestream, for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.   For tickets and information, visit: https://www.crowkids.com/spongebob​   Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for youth under 12.
Today, April 15, our Siuslaw High School team, the Viking Vanquishers placed 6th in the state! They won the regional tournament March 15. The Siuslaw High School team includes Seamus Burke, Abby Jones, and Lillie Leland with coaches Kelly Joslin and Melanie Goeddel. Siuslaw Middle School had multiple teams with the 6th-grade team coached by Kelly Dotson, the 7th-grade team coached by Hilary Roach, and the 8th-grade team by Ryan Roach. Pictured in the graphic is the 7th-grade team, The Rebels, with Chloe Bilbrey, Eden McCord, Leala Lent, Natilee Isham, and Melissa Coombs. Siuslaw Elementary School Booking Cheetahs were coached by Greg Jorgenson and Kassy Keppol. Their team is composed of Logan Alcorn, Landon Linton, and Macie Moore.
Family Bilingual Literacy Nights begin April 18 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays​ from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. at Siuslaw Elementary School, room 9. This evening program will run through August and is designed to assist and support families with English literacy development and is for families who value biliteracy as a relevant skill.   There are adult and school-aged children English lessons and practice as well as preschool language activities for children who are not yet in Kindergarten. Attendees can expect to network and visit with families, learn English, and work on reading, writing, and communication skills.   To register to attend this program, email kkeppol@siuslaw.k12.or.us. A meal will be provided on the introductory night on Tuesday, April 18.​
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​Join us for Junior/Senior Prom 2023 Saturday, May 6 at the Florence Events Center from 8 to 11 p.m. This year's theme is ‘Arabian Nights.’ The night will be filled with dancing, bright colors, an assortment of desserts, and perhaps some exotic animals.   Tickets will be sold the 2 weeks leading up to Prom. Make sure to get your tickets early as the prices will increase the second week of sales! The week of April 24-28 individual tickets will be $25 and couple tickets $45. The second week of sales, starting May 1-5, ticket prices will increase. Individual tickets will be $35 and couple tickets $55.   This will be an unforgettable event.   Thank you for supporting the Class of 2024.
​Let's celebrate School Library Month! Swing by your school library and say "Hi!" to either Ms. McKenzie, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Gray, or Ms. Luevano. ​ Students can fill out an "I LOVE MY LIBRARY because..." slip (available in each school library) for chances to win free books and coffee!