Ashland High School

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.

Join our CIT (Counselor in Training) program this summer for an unforgettable experience where fun meets valuable skill development! Designed for motivated 16 and 17 year olds, our program offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow while working with children in a wilderness summer camp setting. Details: Session 1, June 28 - July 12 (15 days), Base Camp CIT Training OR CITs on Trail Whether you aspire to be an outdoor leader or a positive role model, this program is the perfect chance to enhance your leadership abilities and create lifelong memories. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Learn more at www.gocampu.com

Are you passionate about education inequality issues facing Oregon students? Are you a high school-aged youth in Oregon? Do you want leadership experience in fundraising and grants? Join the Oregon Students Foundation of the Oregon Community Foundation Student Advisory Board! OSF is a foundation seeking to bring together student communities from across the state, enabling students to support each other directly through the funding of student-run initiatives. Board Members Will.... Review and approve grants Actively participate in meetings and tasks of the Board Represent the foundation and act as an ambassador Attend monthly 60-minute meetings Be part of a student-run foundation working to create change! To apply to the Student Advisory Board, scan the QR code. For more information, visit oregonstudentfoundation.org

Announcements 3.18.25 Spring equinox is almost here and it is time to care for Otterlifter. Please meet NASU at the canoe this Thursday 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 18th, and Thursday, March 20th. Be ready to share your thoughts and help make our school even better! Get Ready for the Staff vs. Student 3-Game Series: March Madness. Starting Today, March 18th during TCB, it's time for students and staff to battle it out in a thrilling 3-game series that will have you on the edge of your seat! It's not too late to sign up for Thursdays game! Look for the QR codes all over campus and register your spot! The AHS Theater Department will be holding another round of auditions after school on Wednesday. If you would like to audition, you can show up to the Rose Room after school. You don't need any experience or have anything prepared to audition for this show Attention Grizzlies! Climate Action Club is having a plant sale Friday, 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 Thursday, March 20th, and School Board Rep applications are due Friday, March 21st. No Late applications will be accepted. 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!

Attention Grizzlies! Climate Action Club is having a plant sale 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.

Engineering Expo 2025 Friday, June 6th, Oregon State University will be hosting an Engineering Expo. This will include projects by more than 1200 senior engineering students, go over topics of robotics, clean water, nuclear energy, virtual reality, construction innovation, and much more! The event will be held at CH2M HILL Alumni Center and the LaSells Stewart Center on 725-875 SW 26th Street in Corvallis, Oregon. This event will be free and open to all! For more information, scan the QR code or go to beav.es/expo25 For questions or event assistance: engineering.events@oregonstate.edu Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-7151 or engineering.events@oregonstate.edu

Join the Healthcare Explorer Cohort! Are you ready to jumpstart your career in healthcare? We are offering a unique opportunity to participate in a paid healthcare cohort where you can gain valuable experience and earn while you learn! Program Highlights Paid Work Experience: Get paid while gaining hands-on experience in the healthcare sector. Scheduled Cohorts: April 9th, 10th, and 11th April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd Location: Sessions will take place at RV Manor, with a potential day at the RV School of Phlebotomy (details to be confirmed). Tour the lab, explore fun blood-related activities, and engage in CPR/First Aid training. Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm daily Meals Provided: Enjoy a light breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and water each day. Why Join? Gain practical healthcare experience Build your resume with paid work hours Network with professionals in the field Explore phlebotomy and CPR/First Aid training in a professional setting Reserve Your Spot Spots are limited, so don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your healthcare career! Apply online and start your journey to a rewarding career in healthcare today!

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Announcements 3.17.25 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 on Tuesday, March 18th, and Thursday, March 20th. Be ready to share your thoughts and help make our school even better! Get Ready for the Staff vs. Student 3-Game Series: March Madness. Starting Tuesday, March 18th during TCB, it's time for students and staff to battle it out in a thrilling 3-game series that will have you on the edge of your seat! Will the students reign supreme or will the staff prove they’ve still got what it takes? 💥 Sign up NOW to be part of the action! Look for the QR codes all over campus and register your spot in the game! Don’t miss out on the hype, the competition, and all the March Madness fun! See you at the court! The Theater Department will be holding auditions for the spring play today and Wednesday after school in the Rose Room. The play is called, "Is He Dead?" and it is a modern version of a play written by Mark Twain. No experience is necessary, and no preparation is necessary auditions. Just show up in the Rose Room after school on Monday! We should be done by 5pm Attention Grizzlies! Climate Action Club is having a plant sale 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 by March 20th. No Late applications will be accepted. Attention Juniors and Seniors! The Careers in Gear event is happening on April 25 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 DUE FRIDAY APRIL 18. RYLA 2025 Dates: Monday, June 16- Saturday, June 21.

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 DUE FRIDAY APRIL 18. RYLA 2025 Dates: Monday, June 16- Saturday, June 21.

Here is our upcoming athletics update!

Check out this Jefferson Public radio podcast about our Ashland High school Culinary Arts program! Our culinary director, Maryetta Jacques, and two of her students, Riya Madrone and Cameron Kukuk, talk about how the popular arts culinary program teaches students real-world kitchen techniques and provides a solid foundation in transferable skills that will serve them in any career they choose. https://www.ijpr.org/show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-03-06/fri-9-25-ashland-high-school-culinary-arts-program-inspiring-students-teaching-real-world-skills

Announcements - 3.14.25 Today, March 14th, is Pi Day, 3.14! The Math Honor Society is sponsoring a Pi Day celebration on the Quad at lunch. There will be pi temporary tattoos, pi pencils for those who know the first 10 digits of pi, and a pi walk, with the chance to win a free slice of pie! Come join the Pi Day Friday fun! 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 on Tuesday, March 18th, and Thursday, March 20th. Be ready to share your thoughts and help make our school even better! The Theater Department will be holding auditions for the spring play next Monday and Wednesday after school in the Rose Room. The play is called, "Is He Dead?" and it is a modern version of a play written by Mark Twain. No experience is necessary, and no preparation is necessary auditions. Just show up in the Rose Room after school on Monday! We should be done by 5pm Get Ready for the Staff vs. Student 3-Game Series: March Madness. Starting Tuesday, March 18th during TCB, it's time for students and staff to battle it out in a thrilling 3-game series that will have you on the edge of your seat! Will the students reign supreme or will the staff prove they’ve still got what it takes? 💥 Sign up NOW to be part of the action! Look for the QR codes all over campus and register your spot in the game! Don’t miss out on the hype, the competition, and all the March Madness fun! See you at the court! 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. 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 Little Women the Musical is continuing this weekend, and runs through Sunday, March 16th. Tickets are $20 or $15 for students and seniors. Juniors and Seniors -- Scan the QR code around campus and vote for your prom theme. Voting closes today.