Ashland High School

Come check out your Ashland Boys Volleyball Team on Thursday April 18th as they play St. Mary's High School for their first home game. The game starts at 6:45pm and is free for all students! Team is wear red!"

Spring Football Practices are starting up! Starting next week, April 15th, Team Meetings will happen on Mondays from 3:15-4pm and practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45-8am. Anyone interested is invited. These are non-padded practices focusing on technique, fundamentals and teaching offensive and defensive plays and concepts. If you are on the fence about playing next year, this is a great opportunity to meet the coaches, players and learn how to play the game. If you are interested or want more information, please reach out to Coach Lehnerz or Coach Sullivan. GO GRIZZ!

Sports this week: Track has meets on Fri, frosh/soph will be @ South Medford 3:30 and on Sat @ Roseburg Twilight Invitational Tennis: has games Tues vs Hidden Valley 4:00, on Fri & Sat Boys @ Roseburg Tourney and Sat Girls will be @ Corvallis Tourney Softball has a B.Y.E. Week Baseball has a game Fri @ Orland, CA doubleheader, 3:00 and 5:00

A Big Grizzly Nation “Thank You” to Our Local First Responders! AHS had a successful lockdown drill to practice a campus-wide emergency response today. Our grizzlies and staff did a great job! We are incredibly grateful to our APD, SOU, AFD first responders, and the City Emergency Response Director for their invaluable support, expertise, and professionalism. By working closely with these community partners, we get feedback on our drill performance and learn how to respond effectively to campus emergencies. Our partners gain greater familiarity with our school and we celebrate together as a community that cares about kids and safety!

Track Fri/Sat, North Medford Relays 6:30pm/10:00am Tennis Tues vs Cascade 4:00 Sat @Churchill and North Eugene 11:00 and 1:00 Softball Tues @Thurston 5:00/ Thurs @ Mazama 3:00 and 5:00 Sat vs Thurston 1:00 and 3:00 Baseball Tues @Thurston 5:00 Sat vs Thurston 1:00 & 3:00 Golf Thurs @Eagle Point 12:00 SPRING SPORTS 00

Join Oregon's Early Literacy Success Initiative! 📚✨ In 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to support the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in young children, both at home and in the community. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is partnering with Oregon's Kitchen Table to gather input from families and community groups. We want to hear about: • Activities that help children develop literacy skills • Important topics for community groups • Interests and barriers in early literacy • Hopes for children's literacy development Your feedback will help create a framework and toolkit for community groups to support families. Share your thoughts in this survey by April 10th: https://tinyurl.com/okt-earlyliteracy Zoom Conversations for Community Groups: • March 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm: Register here • April 1, 3:00pm - 4:30pm: Register here • April 4, 9:00am - 10:30am: Register here • en español: 10 de abril, de 3:00pm a 4:30pm: Regístrate aquí Kitchen Table Conversation Guides: • For families: Download here • For community groups: Download here For more information: https://www.oregonskitchentable.org/news/early-literacy-communities-and-home

PREVIEW NEW ONLINE CURRICULUM FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) HERE: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/sel-curriculum-adoption The State of Oregon has launched its Transformative SEL Framework and Standards, a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering holistic development in students and educators alike. This comprehensive approach centers around the belief that learning is inherently a social and emotional process, deeply intertwined with the development of healthy identities, empathy, supportive relationships, and responsible decision-making. To align with the state framework, Ashland is preparing to adopt new K-12 curriculum tools. These will be online tools designed to be used in age-appropriate ways at each grade level from Kindergarten through high school graduation. Visit the site in the next 30 days to preview the online tools, read more about top choice WAYFINDER, and register your comments.

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!