Ashland High School

National School Counseling Week, Feb 5-9. Please join AHS in celebrating and appreciating our School Counselors, Graduation Coaches, Career and College Specialist and Counseling Office Manager/Scholarship Coordinator this week (and all weeks!). Our counseling team works hard to support all our students with the development of social-emotional, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills. They provide critical guidance and support of the structures and practices that support our youth’s mental and emotional well-being and by extension, that of our staff and parents. Thank you, team!!! Michelle Bolinger: 9th Grade Counselor, A-Z (2.5 days/week) Michelle joined the AHS Team as a half-time school counselor last week. This is Michelle’s 9thth year as a CDS at Bellview. She was also a CDS at TRAILS for three years. Michelle’s passion for her work and infectious laughter motivate and inspire many in her district team. She is a talented problem-solver, idea generator and avid learner. AHS is thrilled to add her to their team! You can find Michelle at AHS in her new office down the hallway from the main counseling office. Please ask Karyn Barats, our office manager, for directions if you need help finding Michelle. Outside of work, Michelle is a “serious animal lover” and shares that “kids and dogs are my people”. She loves plants, gardening and traveling. She also considers music her “soul language” having grown up surrounded by talented musicians. She still adheres to a mantra she developed as a five-year-old, “to help others and see as much of the world as possible”.

National School Counseling Week, Feb 5-9. Please join AHS in celebrating and appreciating our School Counselors, Graduation Coaches, Career and College Specialist and Counseling Office Manager/Scholarship Coordinator this week (and all weeks!). Our counseling team works hard to support all our students with the development of social-emotional, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills. They provide critical guidance and support of the structures and practices that support our youth’s mental and emotional well-being and by extension, that of our staff and parents. Thank you, team!!! Robert Joe: School Counselor LOP-Z, 10th-12th This is Robert’s second year at AHS. He grew up as a “3rd Culture” student, attending schools in Hawaii, Singapore, and Iceland while his parents worked for the Navy. He fell in love with the Rogue Valley when he became an undergraduate student at SOU and is now thrilled to call it home. Robert brings an important perspective and passion to the department as a first generation, BIPOC counselor. His insights, suggestions and actions are invaluable to the department’s vision and growth. Robert also coordinates the BSU (Black Student Union) on campus. Outside of work, Robert loves spending time with his wonderful wife and two young sons. He is an accomplished grill master, a retired video game champion and an avid traveler.

National School Counseling Week, Feb 5-9. Please join AHS in celebrating and appreciating our School Counselors, Graduation Coaches, Career and College Specialist and Counseling Office Manager/Scholarship Coordinator this week (and all weeks!). Our counseling team works hard to support all our students with the development of social-emotional, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills. They provide critical guidance and support of the structures and practices that support our youth’s mental and emotional well-being and by extension, that of our staff and parents. Thank you, team!!! Alec Slinkard: School Counselor A-LON, 10th-12th This is Alec’s third year at AHS. He grew up in the valley and brings extensive knowledge of local resources and support systems throughout our region. Alec’s energy, compassion and sense of humor are contagious and uplifting to those around him. He works hard to help his students see themselves from the positive, strength-filled perspective that he sees them. Alec is also the AHS Wrestling Coach and is looking forward to continuing to grow the program in the years to come. Outside of work, Alec spends time with an extensive, blended family, enjoys a wide range of music, coaches wrestling year-round, golfs and draws.

GRIZZ SPORTS WINTER EVENTS Boys Basketball: Tuesday @ Crater, JV 4:00. JV2 5:30. V 6:45 Friday @ Springfield, JV 4:00. JV2 5:30. V 7:00 Girls Basketball: Tuesday @ Crater. V 5:15 Friday @ Springfield. V 5:30 Wrestling: Wednesday @ Eagle Point. JV 5:30. V 7:00 Thursday vs Crater. JV 5:30. V 7:00 (Sr Night) Swim: Fri & Sat @ Willamalane Center for 5A District Meet

CAPS AND GOWNS! **Senior Class of 2024! Cap and Gown delivery is close! If you ordered your gown by March 1st, your order will be delivered in March at school! If you order AFTER March 1st, a shipping fee will be added! Order HERE or at https://highschool.herffjones.com CLASS OF 2024 YARD SIGNS! **Order your custom Class of 2024 yard sign to showcase your achievement by clicking HERE or at https://hjnorthcutt.buildasignenterprise.com/ Image generated through AI.

GRIZZ SPORTS WINTER EVENTS Boys Basketball friday vs Thurston. JV 4:00. JV2 5:30. V 7:00 Girls Basketball Friday vs Thurston. V 5:30 Wrestling C Monday against Klamath and Henley @ KU, 5:30 Swim Saturday against Crater and no Eugene @ River Rd Pool 4:15

Ashland Police Department Supports Students During Finals Week The AHS Student Leadership Team extends heartfelt gratitude to the Ashland Police Department for their support on the Quad today, providing nourishment and encouragement to our students during finals week. The turnout for “Donuts on the Quad” was fantastic! A special thanks to Chief Tighe O'Mara and his team for your dedicated work and services and for connecting with AHS students. Your presence made a positive impact on our community.

GRIZZ SPORTS Boys Basketball Tuesday @ Henley. JV 5:30. V 7:00 friday vs Churchill, JV2 4:00. JV 5:30. V 7:00 Saturday vs North Medford, JV2 12:00. JV 1:30 Girls Basketball Friday @ Churchill. V 5:30 Wrestling C Saturday @ Rogue Valley Championship. 8:00 Swim Saturday vs multiple schools, Rogue X. 10:00

For finals week and the finals grading period, we have disabled PowerSchool for student viewing of grades. Students will need to connect with teachers directly about their grade until it is re-opened.

Grizz Sports update for the week of January 16

AHS Parent Education Nighht is this Thursday! Please note :Location Change. Event will now be held in the AHS Library!

Finals Schedule Here is the official Finals Schedule for the week of 1/22-1/25.

Talent Show! When: Jan 17 Where: Mountain Ave Theater Time: 6:00 pm Admission: Free for Students with ID, $5 for Non-Students

Greetings, Ashland School District Community! The Board of Directors would like to share a quick progress update in the search for the district’s next Superintendent. The recruitment window for applications ended on December 28th, 2023. In the coming weeks, the Board will review applications and conduct preliminary interviews to determine semi-finalists. These semi-finalists will be invited to interview in-person with the board and the Community Interview Panel later this month. If you haven’t applied for the Community Interview Panel, it’s not too late! This volunteer group of students, staff members, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to interview Superintendent finalists on January 23rd. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to apply, please visit ashland.k12.or.us/supsearch. The deadline to apply is noon on Monday, January 8th. If you have questions, concerns, or input about the Superintendent Search process, the Board wants to know! You can connect with the entire School Board by emailing school.board@ashland.k12.or.us. We hope that you’ll consider playing a role in this critical process for Ashland Public Schools. Thank you!

This January the Ashland Food Coop is sponsoring the culinary program with their "Change for Good" program. Ask your cashier to round up and help support the AHS Culinary Program!

AHS Parent Education Night - A night for families to hear from AHS Admin and Staff about how we adress substance use on campus. - Jan 18th @ 6pm in the Mountain Theater at AHS

WAX IT DROP BOARD. EAT GOOD FOOD. WATCH MOVIES. SNAG BOARD. PRESENTED BY AHS HIGH SNOWBOARDING BOARD & SKI HOT WAX @ $15 DEC 16-5:00-8:00PM PROCEEDS OF SELECT BEVERAGES DONATED. Held @ The Growler Guys: 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520

2023 Raider Showcase December 16, 2023 Lithia Motors Pavilion – SOU Campus Phoenix vs. Ashland 10:30 a.m. – JV Girls Noon – Varsity Girls 1:30 p.m. – JV Boys 3 p.m. – Varsity Boys Admission Prices $4 – Adult General Admission $2 – Seniors Free - All High School, Middle School, Elementary School students NOTE: We will charge for all games, including JV games. Please advise parents Parking Parking fees will be waived. Buy tickets ahead of time at souraiders.com/tickets and save to your phones to show when you enter. We are a paperless ticket campus, so those that wait to buy tickets in person, will still have them sent to their phones.

We will start our home contest this week for winter sports. Please see the attached poster for all the details. On Saturday, basketball will have four games at SOU’s Lithia Pavilion. Below are the details you’ll need if you plan on attending: 2023 Raider Showcase December 16, 2023 Lithia Motors Pavilion – SOU Campus Phoenix vs. Ashland 10:30 a.m. – JV Girls Noon – Varsity Girls 1:30 p.m. – JV Boys 3 p.m. – Varsity Boys Admission Prices $4 – Adult General Admission $2 – Seniors Free - All High School, Middle School, Elementary School students NOTE: We will charge for all games, including JV games. Parking Parking fees will be waived. Come support our students and cheer them on to victory! GRIZZ SPORTS Boys Basketball Tuesday @ Mazama. JV and JV2 @ 4:15. V @ 6:00 Thursday JV vs SMHS @ 5:30. JV2 vs NMHS @ 7:00 Saturday vs PHS @ SOU, JV @ 12:00. V at 3:00 Girls Basketball Tuesday vs Mazama, V @ 6:00 Saturday vs PHS @SOU, JV @ 10:30. V@ 1:30 Wrestling Ⓒ Wednesday vs PHS @ 5:15 Fri & Sat @ GP Winter Kick Off @ 8:00 Swim Friday @ Cottage Grove/No Eugene @ 4:15

The school year's biggest art show and fundraiser, the Winter Fine Arts Festival, is proudly presented by AHAA for the 32nd year in a row on Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 5:30PM in the Cafeteria Commons. This festive, family-friendly evening includes a yummy dinner from Culinary Arts of pastas, salad, bread and dessert, beautiful exhibits by the fine arts programs in the Commons hallway and theatre lobby, followed by the performing arts variety show at 7PM featuring rare solo and group performances from musicians and theater students. Dinner and a 90-minute show for only $15 adults/$5 students! Tickets on sale now at: https://t.ly/aEj8K.