Ashland High School

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.

Announcements - January 10th, 2025 All staff and students that haven't had their school picture taken this year: PLEASE report to Tech-3 at lunch today so you can be in our 2024-2025 yearbook! Kindness club will be meeting at lunch today in the IVC. 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 Monday, January 13, at lunch. Guest passes can be picked up in the office. 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!

Announcements - January 9th, 2025 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. 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! 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. • Are you interested in building, construction, engineering, or design? If so, don't miss the Career & Technical Education Club Speaker this TODAY, during TCB in Shop 8. Remember to get your pass before TCB! Upcoming College Visits:  Come learn more about the unique opportunities available at these schools. Please get a note from your teacher before coming to the College & Career Center or contact Jen Marsden to be requested. All visits are in the CCC unless designated in a different location. • TODAY during TCB: Universal Technical Institute info session in the AHS Library • TODAY during TCB: AHS 2023 graduate, TeMaia Wiki, who is now a sophomore at Yale University, will be in the College & Career Center, to share information about Yale and answer student questions. Please see Jen Marsden in the College & Career Center for more information. Are you interested in playing Softball this Spring? Our new Softball coach will be having an informational meeting TODAY during lunch in the upper classroom of the small gym. 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!

The Oregon Mayors Association & the City of Ashland invite you to enter the "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 chance to win a prize worth $500! This is a great opportunity for students to engage with civic issues and express their ideas about leadership and community. visit: https://www.ashlandoregon.gov/1052/Oregon-Mayors-Association---If-I-were-Ma

The deadline for the Casa 2025 Sister Adele Scholarship is February 14th, 2025 Individual awards starting at $1500 for students of Oregon farmworker families. Apply Here: https://bit.ly/r9u4W89 Must be enrolled in -or- plan to enroll in a college, university, or trade school. https://www.casaoforegon.org

Here is this week's athletics schedule for January 7th through 11th.

Announcements - January 7th, 2025 We want your BRAINS! Brain Bowl is now meeting for trivia practice, every Wednesday in H-15! Come on down, and bring your BRAINS! 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. 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! Attention Students: Check out the scholarship board, outside the Counseling office, and social media for scholarship opportunities! • Check out the "Super Video Contest" for grades 9-12 - The flyer is posted on social media and the application and video are due January 8th. • 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. • Are you interested in building, construction, engineering, or design? If so, don't miss the Career & Technical Education Club Speaker this Thursday, January 9th, during TCB in Shop 8. Remember to get your TCB pass before Thursday! Upcoming College Visits:  Come learn more about the unique opportunities available at these schools. Please get a note from your teacher before coming to the College & Career Center or contact Jen Marsden to be requested. All visits are in the CCC unless designated in a different location. • Thursday 1/9 during TCB: Universal Technical Institute info session in the AHS Library • Thursday 1/9 during TCB: AHS 2023 graduate, TeMaia Wiki, who is now a sophomore at Yale University, will be in the College & Career Center, to share information about Yale and answer student questions. Please see Jen Marsden in the College & Career Center for more information. Are you interested in playing Softball this Spring? Our new Softball coach will be having an informational meeting on Thursday the 9th during lunch. 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!

Are you interested in playing Softball this Spring? Our new Softball coach will be having an informational meeting on Thursday the 9th during lunch in the upper classroom in the small gym.

Announcements - January 6th, 2025 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 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! Attention Students: Check out the scholarship board, outside the Counseling office, and social media for scholarship opportunities! Check out the "Super Video Contest" for grades 9-12 - The flyer is posted on social media and the application and video are due January 8th. Are you interested in building, construction, engineering, or design? If so, don't miss the Career & Technical Education Club Speaker this Thursday, January 9th, during TCB in Shop 8. Remember to get your TCB pass before Thursday! 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. 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! Upcoming College Visits:  Come learn more about the unique opportunities available at these schools. Please get a note from your teacher before coming to the College & Career Center or contact Jen Marsden to be requested. All visits are in the CCC unless designated in a different location.   • Thursday 1/9 during TCB: Universal Technical Institute info session in the AHS Library • Thursday 1/9 during TCB: AHS 2023 graduate, TeMaia Wiki, who is now a sophomore at Yale University, will be in the College & Career Center, to share information about Yale and answer student questions.   Please see Jen Marsden in the College & Career Center for more information 😊

AHS Main Office will be closed for winter break! Winter break is from Dec. 23rd-Jan 5th. We hope everyone has a fun and safe winter break!

Announcements - December 20th, 2024 It's winter spirit week! Today is Candy Cane day - Make peppermint your fit inspo! The Math Honor Society is hosting an alumni reunion, today, December 20th during lunch. Come to H-22 to hear recent alumni talk about their experiences at college or during their Gap year as well as words of wisdom for the college/scholarship application process. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served! Again, that's this today in H-22 at lunch. Kindness Club will be meeting today at lunch in the IVC. The AHS Truth to Power Club is excited to announce our annual Unhoused Supply Drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing housing insecurity. Items Needed: Coats, sweaters, backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, beanies, gloves, scarfs/shawls, new socks, toothpaste, deodorant, pads/tampons. The drive will be happening Today, December 20th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday, December 21st, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The drop off location will be at Ashland High School by the gym entrance off of Morse Ave. For more information, contact: Steven Essig (Truth to Power Advisor) at steven.essig@ashland.k12.or.us 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! Are you missing something? Have you checked our lost and found? Pictures have just been posted to social media of our collection of lost items. If you see something you recognize as yours, please come to the main office to pick it up. Attention Students: Check out the scholarship board, outside the Counseling office, and social media for scholarship opportunities! Check out the "Super Video Contest" for grades 9-12 - The flyer is posted on social media and the application and video are due January 8th. 2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for pre-order! You can order them through the main office or through Jostens at Jostens.com/yearbookbuy. Order before January 5th for the lowest price of the year at $50.