Here's an update from our Robotics Team! Over spring break they competed in the FIRST Robotics Competition in Wilsonville, Oregon and ranked 3rd out of 34 teams and advanced to the playoffs! While this was the last competition of the season, the robotics club will continue to meet weekly through the end of the school year preparing for next year's season in the fall.
Coming up, AHS will be hosting Incoming 9th Grader Campus Tours! These will be held on May 7th and May 14th from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm. Tours will be conducted by AHS Leadership. Meet in the quad after school for a tour of our campus. No need to sign up, just show up!
This wonderful program is a 3-period part of your Ashland High School experience. You will earn your English, Social Studies, and Science credits while being a part of a small community of learners. This program features project-based learning, reflective practices as well as a strong outdoor element of a variety of field trips and a class garden.
If you have heard about the Thoreau program and are wanting more information about it, please come check out where the magic happens! Both teachers will be there in addition to student testimonials, applications and all of the details you need to see if this program would be a good fit for your student.
When: May 7th, 2-4pm
Where: Room 22 in Lincoln School
Questions? Contact Jennifer Wahpepah (Jennifer.Wahpepah@ashland.k12.or.us)
Here is our Athletics Update for April 2nd - April 5th
Announcements - 4.3.25
Clash on the Quad is happening next Wednesday, April 16th, right after school! You can find the link to sign up on the flyers around campus or by using the link posted on social media! One acts, bands, and sing alongs welcome! Come check it out at the picnic benches.
It's time to dance at Space Morp! The Galacta-Funk Extravaganza. What is it? It's a space themed dance (definitely not a rave). When is it? Wednesday, April 9th, 6-9pm. Where is it? Upper commons. How much? $5 at the door. And why? Fundraiser for the art club. Who? You and our special guest, David Bowie.
Want to gain some community service hours this weekend? The Grizzly Parent Association needs student volunteers before and after the Grizzly fundraiser at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 5th. There are two shifts available: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Please text Suzie Lutz at (541) 531-7179 for more information and to sign up.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 24th at the Jackson County Expo! This is a great opportunity to meet local industry professionals, explore different career paths, and even apply for jobs. Permission slips are available from your Adulting 101 teacher, the Front Office, or the College and Career Center, and they must be turned in by April 15!! Don’t miss out on this chance to plan your future—pick up your permission slip today!
Are you passionate about education inequality issues facing Oregon Students? Do you want leadership experience in fundraising and grants? Join the Oregon Students Foundation of the Oregon Community Foundation Student Advisory board! Be a part of a student-run foundation working to create change! To apply, scan the QR code shown on social media. For more info, visit oregonstudentfoundation.org
Come learn more about the unique opportunities available at these upcoming college visits! Tuesday, April 8th during TCB: Linfield University in the College & Career Center
Thursday April 10th during TCB: Corban University in the College & Career Center
It's time to dance at Space Morp! The Galacta-Funk Extravaganza.
What is it? It's a space themed dance (definitely not a rave).
When is it? Wednesday, April 9th, 6-9pm.
Where is it? Upper commons.
How much? $5 at the door.
And why? Fundraiser for the art club.
Who? You and our special guest, David Bowie.
Clash on the Quad is happening next Wednesday, April 16th, right after school! You can find the link to sign up on the flyers around campus or by using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/rZvPncXJff
One acts, bands, and sing alongs welcome! Come check it out at the picnic benches.
Class of 2025!
do you want to make a speech or do a performance at graduation? Use the QR codes to sign up for auditions! You must be signed in to your school account to use the QR code.
Sign ups close April 30th
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 24th at the Jackson County Expo! This is a great opportunity to meet local industry professionals, explore different career paths, and even apply for jobs. Permission slips are available from your Adulting 101 teacher, the Front Office, or the College and Career Center, and they must be turned in by April 15!! Don’t miss out on this chance to plan your future—pick up your permission slip today!
The Ashland Library Teen Department presents it's April Events for 2025!
All month long - Community String Art (Teen area, all day)
Sunday 4/6 & 4/20 - Teen D&D (Guanajuato, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Wednesday 4/9 - Teen hangout: Video & Board Games (Gresham, 2:30 - 4:30 pm)
Tuesday 4/15 - Cosplay Craftzone (Gresham, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Sunday 4/27 - Shakespeare's B-Day; All Ages (Gresham, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Wednesday 4/30 - Paint-a-Palooza (Gresham, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Snacks are provided at all events! Scan the QR code and Follow them on Instagram for weekly book recommendations and Teen event reminders!
For more events and teen resources, visit jcls.org/teens
Announcements 4.1.25
Want to gain some community service hours this weekend? The Grizzly Parent Association needs student volunteers before and after the Grizzly fundraiser at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 5th. There are two shifts available: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Please text Suzie Lutz at (541) 531-7179 for more information and to sign up.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 24th at the Jackson County Expo! This is a great opportunity to meet local industry professionals, explore different career paths, and even apply for jobs. Permission slips are available from your Adulting 101 teacher, the Front Office, or the College and Career Center, and they must be turned in by April 15!! Don’t miss out on this chance to plan your future—pick up your permission slip today!
Are You Looking for a Great Experience this Summer?
The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) camp is a fantastic opportunity for sophomores and juniors to learn leadership skills and spend a week at a beautiful remote camp in rural Oregon. Students apply, and if selected, are sponsored by the ASHLAND ROTARY CLUB and will be able to attend the week of camp completely FREE. Bus transportation to and from the camp, as well as all meals, are included. Applications are available at the AHS Counseling Office. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY APRIL 18.
RYLA 2025 Dates: Monday, June 16- Saturday, June 21.
Save the Date -- The 9th Annual Run with Grace 5k by the Grace & Kindness Foundation is happening Saturday, April 19th, at 6:00 pm at the Rogue Valley Country Club. All proceeds go to the Grace & Kindness non-profit which uses the proceeds to help local students go to camps, enrichment programs and activities. You can register at www.runwithgrace.org or contact the organization at (541) 601-8951
The library is closed today.
Dear Students, Parents, and Teachers:
The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is about to begin!
This nationwide event is a chance for our artistically talented high school students in Oregon to have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol. A panel of experts, which includes gallery managers and art professors, will judge student work, and choose the winner and runners-up. The winner of the annual art competition will have their artwork displayed in the 2025 national student art exhibit. The Congressional Art Institute is planning a Congressional Reception this year for the winners from each district. The runners-up will be recognized locally and have their artwork hung in one of Congressman Cliff Bentz's district offices.
To enter the contest, students must submit no more than two pieces of artwork and the Student Information & Release Form by Friday, April 18th, 2025. Please email photos of the artwork (JPEG format), along with the student release form, to Wyndess James at Wyndess.James@mail.house.gov.
The following deadlines are:
April 18th - Artwork and Release Form submission deadline.
April 25th - Selection of Winning Artwork by a panel of judges.
Summer 2025 - Congressional Reception held in Washington D.C. status remains unknown at this time.
All information regarding the 2025 Congressional Art Competition can be found at www.bentz.house.gov/artcompetition. For more information, please contact Wyndess James at Wyndess.James@mail.house.gov or (541) 776-4646 with any questions.
The student release forms and competition guidelines can be found on the website listed above and on our upcoming Grizz-o-Gram.
Announcements 3.31.25
We acknowledge that the sacred land that we live and learn on today belongs to the Takelma, Shasta, Modoc, Klamath & Umpqua peoples. We honor and acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we now call the United States. We recognize the Native American peoples' continuing connection to land, place, waters, and community. We pay our respects to their cultures, country, and elders past, present, and emerging.
Are you ready to jumpstart your career in healthcare? Join the Healthcare Explorer Cohort! We are offering a unique opportunity to participate in a paid healthcare cohort where you can gain valuable experience and earn while you learn! Cohorts are scheduled for April 9th-11th and April 30th-May 2nd. Meals will be provided. Scan the QR code on social media to reserve your spot!
Attention Juniors and Seniors! The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 24th at the Jackson County Expo! This is a great opportunity to meet local industry professionals, explore different career paths, and even apply for jobs. Permission slips are available from your Adulting 101 teacher, the Front Office, or the College and Career Center, and they must be turned in by April 15!! Don’t miss out on this chance to plan your future—pick up your permission slip today!
Save $5 on this year's yearbook by purchasing today! Prices will be raising after March 31st.
The library will be closed all day today.
Join us for the AHS Banquet at the Ashland Elks Lodge April 5th from 6-9 pm
Catering done by Hawaiian Hut
Live Music by Ashland's Own Trebled Souls
Silent Auction, Dessert Auction, Wine Raffle
Adults ONLY 21+ / Casual Grizz Attire/Colors
$40/ticket, $300/reserved table of 8
All are welcome! Parents, grandparents, and community members
Funds Raised Benefit: Student Clubs & Leadership, Academic & Club Field Trips, Community Engagement, Campus Beautification, School Wide Incentive Programs
We are still seeking student volunteers for these two shifts (before and after the banquet):
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
For tickets, scan the QR code or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ahs-banquet-tickets-1247681441779
For the Record -- The Ashland High School Rogue Annual is ON SALE NOW!
Gets your today before they sell out! (Last year we sold out)
Purchase in the front office or by using the QR code for the Jostens website.
Save $5 by purchasing before March 31st!
Here is our Athletics update for the upcoming week and our State Championship results for our Ski and Snowboard teams! Congratulations AHS Grizzlies!
Save the Date -- The 9th Annual Run with Grace 5k by the Grace & Kindness Foundation is happening Saturday, April 19th, at 6:00 pm at the Rogue Valley Country Club. All proceeds go to the Grace & Kindness non profit which uses the proceeds to help local students go to camps, enrichment programs and activities. You can register at www.runwithgrace.org or contact the organization at (541) 601-8951
Announcements 3.21.25
Attention Grizzlies! Climate Action Club is having a plant sale today, March 21st on the quad during lunch and after school. Plants will be sold for 4 dollars. The money raised will go to help the annual AHS Earth Day Celebrations happening in April.
Interested in having a voice on the school board? Applications are available in the main office. Pick up today and turn in to Sarah Weston. School Board Rep applications are due TODAY, March 21st. No Late applications will be accepted. The deadline for leadership applications has passed.
Today, March 21st, the AHS Jazz Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their second annual concert in the Mountain Avenue Theater at 7pm. This performance is free and open to the public. Your attendance would be sincerely appreciated.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 24th at the Jackson County Expo! This is a great opportunity to meet local industry professionals, explore different career paths, and even apply for jobs. Permission slips are available from your Adulting 101 teacher, the Front Office, or the College and Career Center, and they must be turned in by April 15!! Don’t miss out on this chance to plan your future—pick up your permission slip today!
Save $5 on this year's yearbook by purchasing today! Prices will be raising after March 31st.
Announcements 3.20.25
Congratulations to Bella Murphy for being the flute Solo and ensemble district champion. She will be heading to the state solo contest on May 3rd.
Spring equinox is almost here and it is time to care for Otterlifter. Please meet NASU at the canoe Today during TCB and earn some community service at the same time.
Students – We Want to Hear From You! Ashland High School is partnering with YouthTruth to learn about your school experience. Your voice matters! You'll take the survey during TCB Today, March 20th. Be ready to share your thoughts and help make our school even better!
It's not too late to join March Madness, our Staff vs Student basketball game! Sign up for game 2 today, happening during TCB, using the QR codes all over campus to register your spot!
Attention Grizzlies! Climate Action Club is having a plant sale Tomorrow, March 21st on the quad during lunch and after school. Plants will be sold for 4 dollars. The money raised will go to help the annual AHS Earth Day Celebrations happening in April.
Interested in being a part of leadership or having a voice on the school board? Both applications are available in the main office. Pick up today and turn into to Sarah Weston. Leadership applications are due TODAY, March 20th, and School Board Rep applications are due Friday, March 21st. No Late applications will be accepted.
On Friday, March 21st, the AHS Jazz Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their second annual concert in the Mountain Avenue Theater at 7pm. This performance is free and open to the public. Your attendance would be sincerely appreciated.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 24th at the Jackson County Expo! This is a great opportunity to meet local industry professionals, explore different career paths, and even apply for jobs. Permission slips are available from your Adulting 101 teacher, the Front Office, or the College and Career Center, and they must be turned in by April 15!! Don’t miss out on this chance to plan your future—pick up your permission slip today!
On Friday, March 21st, the AHS Jazz Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their second annual concert in the Mountain Avenue Theater at 7pm. This performance and is free and open to the public. Your attendance would be sincerely appreciated.
