Ashland High School

Careers in Gear Event - AHS is excited to take interested juniors and seniors to the annual Careers in Gear (CIG) event on April 25th at the Jackson County Expo. This powerful one-day career fair provides students the opportunity to interact with over 100 local business and education professionals to learn about many of the exciting career and education pathways available in our region. Check out the video to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQSVEyJ7tXY Many of the businesses will be hiring for both part and full-time jobs, and will have information about positions available and how to apply at the fair. Students looking for jobs are encouraged to bring their resumes. Juniors and seniors interested in attending the event can sign up and get a field trip permission form at the front desk in the Library. Please look for an email from Jen Marsden with more information on CIG and reach out to her with any questions. AHS can only take a limited number of students so sign up and turn in your completed permission form asap! A full list of event exhibitors can be found at: https://rogueworkforce.org/what-we-offer/careersingearexhibitors/

Spring cleaning for the Otterlifter Canoe on the Spring Equinox - gotta make sure its ready to paddle into the new season 🚣‍♂️

Spring Formal has been rescheduled to April 6th. If you have already purchased a ticket you do not need to purchase a new one. It will be valid for the new date. The time and location will remain the same as well. If you have not purchased a ticket and would like to, they will be sold on the quad during lunch or in the main office from 8:00am-8:30am and after school until 4:00pm.

Both our JV and our Varsity made it to the Brain Bowl finals in the tournament last Sunday, which means they will be in the final face-off on SOPTV on Saturday April 13th! Congratulations to the following students Varsity 1. Junie Christopherson 2. Nolan Hartt 3. Owen Taylor 4. Henry Lindsay 5. Blake Yockey JV 1. Leo Garcia 2. Charlie Ayvar 3. Miles Smith 4. Zeb Lacoste

Graduating in June? Graduation regalia not in your budget? No worries! Thanks to the generosity of previous years seniors, AHS is happy to loan you a cap and gown free of charge! Fill out this form to let us know what color and size you need, then keep an eye out in your email for when its ready to be picked up! Link: https://forms.office.com/r/eQanRmtJAm

Grizz Games this week: Track has a meet Tues @ Eagle Point, against EP and Crater @ 4:00 pm. Tennis has a match Tues @ St. Mary's, Fichtner-Mainwaring Park. Medford @ 4:00 pm. Softball also has a game Tues @Yreka @ 4:30 pm and another on Sat @Mazama @ 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Baseball will have a game Thurs vs South Medford, N Mountain Park @ 4:30 pm.

The annual AHS Grizz Pageant is almost here! Join our Grizzlies Friday April 12 @ 6:30pm in the Mountain Ave Theater. Students get in free with school ID - $10 for Community members

Dear Ashland High School Grizzlies Parents and Teachers, Exciting news for our Grizzly family! We are proud to announce the formation of the Ashland High School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and invite you to join us in this new venture. As Grizzlies, we are committed to strengthening the bond between parents, teachers, and staff, enriching our students’ educational experiences. Why Join the Grizzlies’ PTO? • Collaborate: Team up with educators and staff to bolster school initiatives – let’s harness that Grizzly spirit! • Voice: Contribute your ideas and perspectives to enhance our Grizzlies’ learning environment. • Network: Connect and grow with a community of dedicated parents and educators. • Impact: Make a significant, positive difference in the lives of our Grizzly students. First PTO Meeting: • Date: 4/10 • Time: 5:00 PM • Location: ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY • Agenda: Introduction to the PTO’s mission and goals Discussion of initial projects and objectives Opportunity for community input and suggestions Your involvement is crucial for our PTO’s success. Whether you can spare time, resources, or expertise, your support is what makes us Grizzlies strong. Please RSVP by 4/9 to Francisco.lopezatanes@ashland.k12.or.us . If you cannot make the first meeting but are interested in participating, we still encourage you to reach out. Together, let’s support our students and make Ashland High School an even more incredible place to learn and grow. Go Grizzlies! Warm regards, Dr. Francisco L. Atanes Ashland High School (541) 482-8771 EXT: 2108 Pronouns: he, his, him

Congratulations to our Nordic ski team that competed at the state race: Hailey Amarotico Oliver Anderson Sebi Rojas Nikolas Rojas Tyla Garfas-Knowles Olivia Cavazos Calypso Skye Congratulations to our Alpine ski team that competed at the State Championships: Leila Allen- 5th place in Slalom Teagan Filoon- 7th place in Slalom Anya Saturen Mason Garfas-Knowles Finn Bonk Bjorn Austbo- 14th in Giant Slalom Evan McKinney Oliver Bonk

📢 Ashland High School Celebrates OBOB Regional Champions! 📢 We are excited to share that our talented team, "Four Birds, One Scone," has emerged victorious at the OBOB Region 5 Championship! Congratulations to team members Finn, Rowan, James, Jack, Noah, and Niko on their remarkable achievement. Their journey of hard work and team spirit leads them next to the State Championships this April. Join us in cheering them on as they prepare to take on this new challenge with the same determination and passion that brought them this far. Stay connected for more updates and stories of their journey. Go, team!

This week is the first week of spring competitions. Be sure to wish our student-athletes good luck when you see them. Also, be sure to congratulate any student-athletes you know that played basketball, wrestled, or swam. All teams qualified as an OSAA Academic All-State team! This program recognizes outstanding achievement in the classroom. These teams earned a 3.0 GPA or higher. A special congratulations goes out to our boys and girls swim teams which finished in the top 5 in the entire state! Congratulations to all student-athletes! Track Wed South Medford, 3:30 Tennis Sat vs Thurston and Springfield, Hunter Park, 1:00 and 3:00 Softball Tues vs Cascade Christian, No Mt Park, 4:30 Baseball Golf Mon @ Rogue Valley CC. 1:00

🎬 Join us for a compelling evening of cinema and conversation at Ashland High School's Mountain Avenue Theatre on March 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We present "Hiding in Plain Sight" This thought-provoking film will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts who will provide resources and realistic solutions to these pressing issues about Youth Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Specific to Southern Oregon. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and gain valuable insights into the challenges facing our youth. Reserve your seat now! 👉 Register here: forms.gle/ZXawYGgUDPRohkKe6 For more information, contact us at info@bcoregon.org or call (541) 690-8542. Location: Ashland High School, Mountain Avenue Theatre, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR 97520

Basketball All-Conference teams have been selected and we have a few basketball players that have been recognized for their achievements. For the girls team, Skyler McDonald has been selected Honorable Mention, and for the boys, JoJo Harrower has been selected 2nd Team and Jaydan Hermogenes has been selected Honorable Mention. Congratulations to all three basketball players!

Matilda the Musical Update! Opening night is being moved to Saturday night, and the pay-what-you-will preview will be taking place Friday night at 7:00 pm instead of Thursday.

Congratulations to Ashland’s Will Downs who placed for at the State Wrestling Championships! Congratulations, Will!

MATILDA the Musical Presented by AHS Theater *PAY WHAT YOU WILL PREVIEW MARCH 7TH @ 7PM TICKET PRICING $20 - ADULTS $10 STUDENTS Tickets, sold online at ashlandhs.booktix.com Evening Showtimes @ 7pm March 9TH, 14TH, 15TH & 16TH @ 7PM Matinees @ 2pm March 10TH, 16TH & 17TH @

Congratulations to Ashland’s Aiden Espinoza who placed 5th in the 100 butterfly and 4th in the 100 Back stroke at the State Championships! Congratulations, Aiden!

On Sunday, March3, 2024, AHS was proud to host Senator Merkley’s Jackson County Town Hall. AHS Students Owen Taylor,Azalea Davis-Powell, and Ella Robinson asked the opening and closing questions of the Senator. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to host the town hall and for all of the participants. Many thanks to the AHS staff and leadership students that made it possible Owen Taylor, Azalea Davis-Powell, and Ella Robinson. For additional details, see: https://ashland.news/ashland-audience-questions-sen-merkley-on-wide-range-of-topics/

Don't forget! Attendance matters! As of the start of this semester - any student with 3 or more Unexcused absences or 3 or more tardies in a week will be serving a mandatory makeup after school on Monday from 3 to 3:35, Wednesday from 2:35 to 3:10, or Friday from 3 to 3:35. This make up will be reflected in PowerSchool. Failure to make up UNX tardies and UNX absences will result in Saturday School on the last Saturday of the month.

Come give water polo a try! April 1-5, 4:30-6:30 pm at Daniel Meyer Pool. Open to everybody grades 6-12. Free to all players and all experience levels welcome! Regular Spring Season April 8-May 23, 4:30-6:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays at Daniel Meyer Pool. All players must be registered, have an USA Water Polo Membership and pay 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