Ashland High School

Attention students -- Check out this information flyer about a Forestry Training Camp happening March 24th through March 28th! This is a week-long, paid to train intro to natural resource careers opportunity for TANF-eligible youth ages 16-18 from Jackson and Josephine counties. Work outdoors, get paid, and have fun this spring break! Mondays-Fridays, 40 hours a week, $18 an hour. Tools and safety equipment, meals, and transportation will be provided. Explore careers in natural resources and gain hands-on experience in ecosystem restoration at several local sites, Learn about Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Practice using basic forestry tools, Learn about controlled burning and prescribed fire, and earn CPR/First Aid certification. Apply by March 15th at lomakatsi.org/tanf-youth Want to learn more ? Please contact ASAP: Belinda Brown, Lomakatsi Tribal Partnerships Director at Belinda@lomakatsi.org, (541) 488-0208

Announcements 3.4.25 Congratulations to our AHS robotics team (Team 3024, My Favorite Team) who won the Creativity Award last weekend at the FIRST Oregon State Fairground Robotics competition in Salem. They won 6 out of 12 matches and were ranked 24th out of 36 teams at the competition and 40th out of 150 teams in Oregon. Students- If you have not turned in your forecasting sheet please do so today. If your sheet is not turned into the counseling department by 4:00 pm today- your classes will be chosen for you. Today, March 4th – Your Ashland Grizzlies take on the Churchill Lancers in a high-stakes showdown for 3rd place in the conference! Both teams are making playoff pushes, and WE NEED YOU to pack the stands and bring the energy! Let's show up, get loud, and support our Grizzlies as they battle for a spot in the postseason! 🏀 Tip-Off: 6:45pm📍 Location: Ashland Main gym. Bring your friends, bring your family – let’s make it a night to remember! GO GRIZZLIES! 🐻🔥 Interested in having a voice on the School Board? Apply now to be a Student Board Rep. Applications for Student School Board Representatives are available in the main office. Applications are due no later than March 21st, turn them in to Sarah Weston in the main office Interested in being a part of leadership? Applications are now available in the main office and in the counseling department. The deadline to turn it in is March 20th, no late applications will be accepted. Please turn in your application to Sarah Weston in the main office.

Announcements 3.3.25 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 Students- If you have not turned in your forecasting sheet please do so by tomorrow. If your sheet is not turned into the counseling department by tomorrow- your classes will be chosen for you. Tuesday, 3/4 – Your Ashland Grizzlies take on the Churchill Lancers in a high-stakes showdown for 3rd place in the conference! Both teams are making playoff pushes, and WE NEED YOU to pack the stands and bring the energy! Let's show up, get loud, and support our Grizzlies as they battle for a spot in the postseason! 🏀 Tip-Off: 6:45pm📍 Location: Ashland Main gym. Bring your friends, bring your family – let’s make it a night to remember! GO GRIZZLIES! 🐻🔥 Are you a shower singer? a Jokester ready to leave the crowd in stitches? A dancer smoother than the cafeteria floor after a spill? Well this is your moment. Be a part of Griswolds Variety Show. Auditions will begin today, March 3rd at 3pm in the IVC, see Sarah Weston if you have questions. More details will be out soon. Interested in having a voice on the School Board? Apply now to be a Student Board Rep. Applications for Student School Board Representatives are available in the main office. Applications are due no later than March 21st, turn them in to Sarah Weston in the main office Interested in being a part of leadership? Applications are now available in the main office and in the counseling department. The deadline to turn it in is March 20th, no late applications will be accepted. Please turn in your application to Sarah Weston in the main office.

Our wrestling team is headed to state! Congratulations to Sage Thatcher who won the District Wrestling Championship and Lily Dominguez who took 3rd!

Here is our Weekly Athletics Update!

Ashland High School DECA Team Shines at State Career Development Conference! The Ashland High School DECA team showcased their talent and dedication at the State Career Development Conference in Portland, Oregon, competing against 1,256 students from across the state. Their remarkable performances demonstrated their expertise in business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. (Students who earned top rankings will be listed in the image to the right) The students' hard work, teamwork, and perseverance were on full display, and their success highlights the strength of Ashland High School’s DECA program. Their outstanding achievements will undoubtedly serve as a foundation for future success in business and leadership. Top qualifiers from this competition have now earned the opportunity to compete at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, from April 26-30. This prestigious event will allow them to showcase their skills on a global stage and further develop their professional expertise.

Rogue Rowing Juniors - Join us! (No experience needed) Spring Season 2025 Spring season begins February 10th, and runs through May 22nd. New rowers can join us for practice and give rowing a try: Practice times are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 to 10:30 Learn to Row Sessions: Come meet the team & learn the basics: February 28th, 4:30pm-7:00pm, March 1st 8:00am-10:30 am, March 14th 4:30pm-7:00pm, and March 15th, 8:00am-10:30am Questions? Contact us officialroguerowingjuniors@gmail.com, www.roguerowing.org Sign up using the QR code for more information!

Join the team for our Spring Water Polo Season! Come give water polo a try! March 31st through April 3rd, 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Daniel Meyer Pool. Open to everybody grades 6-12. Free to all players and all experience levels welcome! Regular Spring Season is April 7th to May 22nd, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays at Daniel Meyer Pool. All players must be registered with Ashland Water Polo, have a USA Water Polo Membership, and pay the club fee to participate. Scholarships are available. ALL players are welcome. Become part of a winning team as well as a fun, supportive community! Visit ashlandwaterpolo.org for more information.

Ashland High School Presents: Little Women the Musical Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Book by Allan Knee, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The musical will be playing March 7th, 8th, 14th, and 14th at 7:00 pm as well as March 9th and 16th at 1:00 pm. An understudy show will be held Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students) and you can buy them at ashlandhs.booktix.com

Grizzly Parent Association: Supporting our Students, Educators, and Campus. Please join us as we continue to plan our first fundraising event of the year! AHS 21 & over Banquet Dinner on Saturday, April 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Where: AHS IVC Building's Leadership Room When: Generally, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Future Meetings: Tuesday March 11th, Thursday March 20th, Thursday April 17th Feel free to reach out to Candra, GPA Rep. at westroots81@yahoo.com to get added to our contacts list.

Tuesday, 3/4 – Your Ashland Grizzlies take on the Churchill Lancers in a high-stakes showdown for 3rd place in the conference! Both teams are making playoff pushes, and WE NEED YOU to pack the stands and bring the energy! Let's show up, get loud, and support our Grizzlies as they battle for a spot in the postseason! 🏀 Tip-Off: 6:45pm 📍 Location: Ashland Main gym. Bring your friends, bring your family – let’s make it a night to remember! GO GRIZZLIES! 🐻🔥

Announcements 2.28.25 Mu Alpha Theta will be meeting at lunch today, in H-22 to discuss plans for Pi Day. All members, please attend. Kindness Club meets today at Lunch in the IVC. Join us this Friday as we honor our senior Grizzlies in their final home game of the season! Your Ashland Grizzlies face off against #3 Thurston in a must-see matchup as we make our playoff push! Let's pack the gym and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our seniors. Tuesday, 3/4 – Your Ashland Grizzlies take on the Churchill Lancers in a high-stakes showdown for 3rd place in the conference! Both teams are making playoff pushes, and WE NEED YOU to pack the stands and bring the energy! Let's show up, get loud, and support our Grizzlies as they battle for a spot in the postseason! 🏀 Tip-Off: 6:45pm📍 Location: Ashland Main gym. Bring your friends, bring your family – let’s make it a night to remember! GO GRIZZLIES! 🐻🔥 Are you a shower singer? a Jokester ready to leave the crowd in stitches? A dancer smoother than the cafeteria floor after a spill? Well this is your moment. Be a part of Griswolds Variety Show. Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd at 3pm in the IVC, see Sarah Weston if you have questions. More details will be out soon. Interested in having a voice on the School Board? Apply now to be a Student Board Rep. Applications for Student School Board Representatives are available in the main office. Applications are due no later than March 21st, turn them in to Sarah Weston in the main office Interested in being a part of leadership? Applications are now available in the main office and in the counseling department. The deadline to turn it in is March 20th, no late applications will be accepted. Please turn in your application to Sarah Weston in the main office. Seniors- Make sure to order your cap and gown soon! If you order your cap and gown by February 28th it will be delivered in March. If it is ordered after February 28th your order will be delivered in May

Are you a shower singer? a Jokester ready to leave the crowd in stitches? A dancer smoother than the cafeteria floor after a spill? Well this is your moment. Be a part of Griswolds Variety Show. Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd at 3pm in the IVC, see Sarah Weston if you have questions. More details will be out soon. Interested in having a voice on the School Board? Apply now to be a Student Board Rep. Applications for Student School Board Representatives are available in the main office. Applications are due no later than March 21st, turn them in to Sarah Weston in the main office Interested in being a part of leadership? Applications are now available in the main office and in the counseling department. The deadline to turn it in is March 20th, no late applications will be accepted. Please turn in your application to Sarah Weston in the main office.

Announcements 2.27.25 Mu Alpha Theta will be meeting at lunch this Friday, February 28th, in H-22 to discuss plans for Pi Day. All members, please attend. Are you a shower singer? a Jokester ready to leave the crowd in stitches? A dancer smoother than the cafeteria floor after a spill? Well this is your moment. Be a part of Griswolds Variety Show. Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd at 3pm in the IVC, see Sarah Weston if you have questions. More details will be out soon. Interested in having a voice on the School Board? Apply now to be a Student Board Rep. Applications for Student School Board Representatives are available in the main office. Applications are due no later than March 21st, turn them in to Sarah Weston in the main office Interested in being a part of leadership? Applications are now available in the main office and in the counseling department. The deadline to turn it in is March 20th, no late applications will be accepted. Please turn in your application to Sarah Weston in the main office. Seniors- Make sure to order your cap and gown soon! If you order your cap and gown by February 28th it will be delivered in March. If it is ordered after February 28th your order will be delivered in May 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.

A friendly reminder that Wednesday, March 5 is a school day for all K-12 students!

Announcements 2.25.25 Congratulations to Sage Thatcher who won District Wrestling Championship and Lily Dominguez who took 3rd! Are you a shower singer? a Jokester ready to leave the crowd in stitches? A dancer smoother than the cafeteria floor after a spill? Well this is your moment. Be a part of Griswolds Variety Show. Auditions will begin on Monday March 3rd at 3pm in the IVC, see Sarah Weston if you have questions. More details will be out soon. Interested in having a voice on the School Board? Apply now to be a Student Board Rep. Applications for Student School Board Representatives are available in the main office. Applications are due no later than March 21st, turn them in to Sarah Weston in the main office Interested in being a part of leadership? Applications are now available in the main office and in the counseling department. The deadline to turn it in is March 20th, no late applications will be accepted. Please turn in your application to Sarah Weston in the main office. The Ashland Boys Alpine Ski Team won their league this year. The Ashland Girls Alpine Ski Team took second. Both boys and girls are headed to State. The SOSEF is hosting State competition at Mt Ashland on March 6,7. School is out these days, so it is a great opportunity for students and Staff to show school pride and cheer on their athletes. Are you interested in playing on our Boys Volleyball Team? Come and meet coach Jeff this Wednesday at lunch in the lower gym class room to find out more information on the upcoming season!

AHS Senior Night Party - We can't do it without you! The AHS Senior Night Party is a 30 year old tradition to give our kids a safe way to celebrate graduation. It is a community funded event that is put on by parents and does not receive any financial support from the school district. A small group of senior parents is spearheading the event and we need your help. Please consider donating below...every little bit helps! When: Friday, June 6th Where: Family Fun Center Time: 10:00 pm - 2:30 am (Transportation Provided) Event will be drug & alcohol free! Donate here: https://gofund.me/2737f766 Checks can be made out and mailed to: AHS Senior All Night Party, 1467 Siskiyou Blvd #26, Ashland, OR, 97520.

AHS Forecasting Parent Informational Night (9th, 10th, & 11th Grades) Wednesday - February 26, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Via Zoom: Join zoom meeting https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/96109675787 This event will be recorded if you are unable to attend. A video will be released sometime after February 26th. If you have questions, please contact the counseling office at 541-482-2278.

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We've got some scholarship application deadlines coming up! If you're interested in getting scholarships, check out these opportunities! Horatio Alger Association Scholarship (Juniors Only): If integrity, determination, and courage describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to attend college. To learn more, visit www.scholars.horatioalger.org. Deadline is March 1st, 2025. “If I Were Mayor” Contest: Share your creative ideas about what you would do as mayor. Local winners will be entered into the State contest for a chacne to win a prize worth $500! Visit: www.ashlandoregon.gov/1052/oregon-mayors-association---if-I-were-ma. Deadline is March 10th, 2025. OSEA Vocational Grant: The Oregon State Elks Association provides a $2000 grant for graduating seniors who want to pursue a Vocational or Technical trade career. It cannot be used as a steppingstone to a 4-year degree. Apply at www.oregonelks.org/scholarships. Deadline is March 1st, 2025. Bruce Campbell Theatre Scholarship: The Elks National Foundation provides a one-time $2500 scholarship designated for a local high school senior in Jackson County who plans to study theatre at Southern Oregon University. Theatre students should send a resume with theatre experience & involvement in school and community theatre. Include a letter of recommendation from their Theatre advisor to cdunlap74@yahoo.com with “Bruce Campbell Theatre scholarship” in the subject line. Deadline is March 5th, 2025.