Ashland High School

ATTENTION SENIORS!!! Your senior portraits and senior quotes are BOTH due TOMORROW, January 31st by MIDNIGHT. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. If they are not submitted by this date, they will not make it into the yearbook. Please use the Jostens Photo Share link on the flyers around campus, in the front office, and in the Grizz'o'Gram to submit the photo and quote. The requirements are listed on the second page of the flyer and on social media. Flyers have also been posted in your College and Career Readiness classes.

AHS Students -- Don't forget that we have a sports rally this Thursday! See our schedule here.

Here is our Athletics Week Ahead!

*Attention* "JUNIORS" ONLY If integrity, determination, and courage describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life and believe in the American Dream. We help students overcome the financial barriers to pursue higher education. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to attend college. Eligibility Criteria is listed above. Deadline: March 1, 2025 www.scholars.horatioalger.org

When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Where: *New Location* IVC's Leadership Room (Directly Across the Quad from the Commons) All Parents, Guardians, & Volunteers Welcome - Supporting AHS's staff, students, and community Future Meetings: - February 20th - March 20th - April 17th

Learn how using proper foods, nutrients, hydration protocols, and supplements support all areas of athletic performance & help you succeed within your sport. When: January 27th, 2025 from 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm Where: Ashland High School Auditorium (201 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR)

Here is our Athletics Weekly Update!

Did you know that Ashland High School has a competitive robotics team? Formed in 2009, AHS Robotics Team 3024 competes each year in the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition. Each year, our team builds a 140 lbs robot, able to complete tasks in that years challenge. We travel to Salem and Wilsonville, to compete with hundreds of teams in the Pacific Northwest Regional Events, for the chance to compete in the International Championship. Our team is completely self-funded. All donations benefit the students directly, covering event registration, student transportation, and hotel costs for the whole season! Check out the website for info on how to donate & get involved! Contact Us at info.team3024@gmail.com

The Winter Formal is fast approaching! Date: February 1st Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Place: Ashland Armory This is your chance to get "Lost in Space" and have a great time with friends! Tickets are $15 and on sale every day in the quad at lunch. All AHS grade levels are welcome. If you want to bring a guest from another school, you must get a guest pass from the main office. Guest passes are due back no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28th.

Powerschool will be closed starting Sunday January 19th until finals grading is complete. Students if you have questions about your grades, please contact your teacher directly.

Due to construction work happening in and around the IVC next Monday, the Final Countdown Review and Study Session has been moved to the Library. The good news is we have even more space and more comfortable chairs for you to sit in as you prepare for Final Exams. And, of course, we will still have snacks! Make a study date for Monday, January 20th, from 1:00-4:00 PM in the AHS Library!

Announcements 1.17.25 Due to construction work happening in and around the IVC next Monday, the Final Countdown Review and Study Session has been moved to the Library. The good news is we have even more space and more comfortable chairs for you to sit in as you prepare for Final Exams. And, of course, we will still have snacks! Make a study date for Monday, January 20th, from 1:00-4:00 PM in the AHS Library! Next week for finals week, the leadership class will be providing treats every morning from 9:30 to 10:20 am! Tuesday is donut day on the quad, Wednesday there will be popcorn in the lobby, Thursday is Beverage day in the lobby, and Friday is pancake day. The Winter Formal is fast approaching! Scheduled for February 1, this is your chance to get "Lost in Space" and have a great time with friends. Tickets are $15 and on sale every day in the quad at lunch. All Ashland High School grade levels are welcome. If you want to bring a guest from another school, you must get a guest pass from the main office; guest passes are due back no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28. You know what's exciting? Yearbook delivery day! You can purchase at Jostens.com or in the front office. Payment plans are available. Last year they sold out! Don't miss out on purchasing a yearbook to have signed in the spring. Attention Students: Check out the scholarship board, outside the Counseling office, and social media for scholarship opportunities! • The Sister Adele Scholarship application is due February 14th, and the "If I Were Mayor Contest" scholarship application is due in March. Check the grizz-o-gram or social media for details. • Need some volunteer hours? The rotary club will be hosting Winter in Candyland from February 1st through the 2nd at the Central Point Expo center. This is a free community event with volunteer opportunities available. Visit the grizz-o-gram or social media for more information on how to sign up. Seniors, please remember that senior photos are due by January 31st with your senior quotes. No exceptions. If they are not submitted by this date, they will not make it into the yearbook. Please use the Jostens Photo Share link on the flyers around campus, in the front office, and in the Grizz 'o Gram to submit your photo and quote. The requirements are listed on the second page of the flyer. Flyers also have been posted in your College and Career Readiness classes. Thank you!

Finals week is next week and the Leadership class is providing treats from 9:30 am to 10:20 am! Monday - No School Tuesday - Donut Day on the Quad Wednesday - Popcorn Day in the Lobby Thursday - Beverage Day in the Lobby Friday - Pancake Day Come get some tasty treats before you take your finals!

Announcements - January 16th, 2025 It's the Final Countdown! Finals will be here soon and the Math Honor Society is ready to help you prepare for them. Monday, January 20th (MLK Day) the Math Honor Society is hosting a Review and Study Session from 1:00-4:00 in the IVC (There is no school this day). Come study with friends, get review questions answered, have a paper edited, or get exam taking tips from experienced students. All are welcome and refreshments will be served! Next week for finals week, the leadership class will be providing treats every morning from 9:30 to 10:20 am! Tuesday is donut day on the quad, Wednesday there will be popcorn in the lobby, Thursday is Beverage day in the lobby, and Friday is pancake day. The Winter Formal is fast approaching! Scheduled for February 1, this is your chance to get "Lost in Space" and have a great time with friends. Tickets are $15 and on sale every day in the quad at lunch. All Ashland High School grade levels are welcome. If you want to bring a guest from another school, you must get a guest pass from the main office; guest passes are due back no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28. Please join the Asian Student Union in our NEW location: Thursdays at lunch on AHS campus in Science Room 2-Kenfield's room! We need your help to put on a Middle School dance Feb. 7th-join us and earn volunteer hours. Mu Alpha Theta, the Math Honor Society, will be meeting this Friday, January 17th at lunch in TH-18, the Fiber Arts room. We will be planning details for the Final Countdown Review and Study Session. All current members must attend. New members are welcome as well. You know what's exciting? Yearbook delivery day! You can purchase at Jostens.com or in the front office. Payment plans are available. Last year they sold out! Don't miss out on purchasing a yearbook to have signed in the spring. Attention Students: Check out the scholarship board, outside the Counseling office, and social media for scholarship opportunities! • The Sister Adele Scholarship application is due February 14th, and the "If I Were Mayor Contest" scholarship application is due in March. Check the grizz-o-gram or social media for details. • Need some volunteer hours? The rotary club will be hosting Winter in Candyland from February 1st through the 2nd at the Central Point Expo center. This is a free community event with volunteer opportunities available. Visit the grizz-o-gram or social media for more information on how to sign up. Seniors, please remember that senior photos are due by January 31st with your senior quotes. No exceptions. If they are not submitted by this date, they will not make it into the yearbook. Please use the Jostens Photo Share link on the flyers around campus, in the front office, and in the Grizz 'o Gram to submit your photo and quote. The requirements are listed on the second page of the flyer. Flyers also have been posted in your College and Career Readiness classes. Thank you!

Here is our Finals Schedule for next week, January 21st through 24th! We will be having the same schedule each day, with different period exams every day. Tuesday will be periods 1 and 3, Wednesday will be periods 5 and 7, Thursday will be periods 2 and 4, and Friday will be periods 6 and 8. The Math Honor Society will be hosting a review and study session January 20th in the IVC from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Come study with friends, get review questions answered, have a paper edited, or get exam taking tips from experienced students. All are welcome and refreshments will be served!

🌟 January is School Board Appreciation Month! 🌟 Let's take a moment to celebrate and honor the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to shaping the future of our schools. 🏫🎓 Our school board members work tirelessly behind the scenes to make important decisions, advocate for students, and support our teachers and staff. 💡📚 Their leadership and commitment help create a brighter future for every child in our community. 🌈✨ 💬 Join us in saying THANK YOU! Drop a comment below to share your gratitude or a story about how their efforts have made a difference. 🙌❤️ #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #EducationMatters #ASDProud

Announcements - January 13th, 2025 The Winter Formal is fast approaching! Don't miss your chance to get "Lost in Space", February 1st at the Ashland Armory. Tickets will be on sale starting Tuesday, January 14, at lunch. Guest passes can be picked up in the office. Please join the Asian Student Union in our NEW location: Thursdays at lunch on AHS campus in Science Room 2-Kenfield's room! We need your help to put on a Middle School dance Feb. 7th-join us and earn volunteer hours. Mu Alpha Theta, the Math Honor Society, will be meeting this Friday, January 17th at lunch in TH-18, the Fiber Arts room. We will be planning details for the Final Countdown Review and Study Session. All current members must attend. New members are welcome as well. It's the Final Countdown! Finals will be here soon and the Math Honor Society is ready to help you prepare for them. Monday, January 20th (MLK Day) the Math Honor Society is hosting a Review and Study Session from 1:00-4:00 in the IVC (There is no school this day). Come study with friends, get review questions answered, have a paper edited, or get exam taking tips from experienced students. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served! You know what's exciting? Yearbook delivery day! You can purchase at Jostens.com or in the front office. Payment plans are available. Last year they sold out! Don't miss out on purchasing a yearbook to have signed in the spring. Attention Students: Check out the scholarship board, outside the Counseling office, and social media for scholarship opportunities! • The Sister Adele Scholarship application is due February 14th, and the "If I Were Mayor Contest" scholarship application is due in March. Check the grizz-o-gram or social media for details. • Need some volunteer hours? The rotary club will be hosting Winter in Candyland from February 1st through the 2nd at the Central Point Expo center. This is a free community event with volunteer opportunities available. Visit the grizz-o-gram or social media for more information on how to sign up. Seniors, please remember that senior photos are due by January 31st with your senior quotes. No exceptions. If they are not submitted by this date, they will not make it into the yearbook. Please use the Jostens Photo Share link on the flyers around campus, in the front office, and in the Grizz 'o Gram to submit your photo and quote. The requirements are listed on the second page of the flyer. Flyers also have been posted in your College and Career Readiness classes. Thank you!

Grizzly Parent Association Needs You! When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Where: *New Location in the IVC Building's Leadership Room (Directly across the quad from the commons) ALL Parents, Guardians & Volunteers Welcome! Supporting AHS' staff, students, and community. Future meeting dates: January - 16th February - 20th March - 20th

Here is our Athletics Week Ahead update for January 11th through the 17th!

Interested in being part of the AHS Site Council? Site Council is a group of teachers, parents, students, and administrators working together to improve the school. Site Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month and plays a key role in driving school improvement by developing and monitoring progress toward our goals.