THE GRANTONIAN
April 10, 2026
REMINDER: Monday will follow an all 8-period schedule, so all classes will meet for shorter periods than usual A/B days. Seniors with an open 1st period should be aware that classes begin earlier than normal.
Period 1 (8:30–9:14)
Period 2 (9:19–10:07)
Period 3 (10:12–10:56)
Period 4 (11:01–11:45)
Lunch (11:45–12:18)
Period 5 (12:23–1:07)
Period 6 (1:12–1:56)
Period 7 (2:01–2:45)
Period 8 (2:50–3:34)
Please plan accordingly and arrive on time to each class.
AP Exams: What to Expect on Exam Day
As AP exam season approaches, it’s important to be prepared and know what to expect. Below are key reminders to help you feel confident and ready on test day.
Arrival & Check-In
- Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in.
- You will be directed to your testing room and may need to show ID.
- Late arrivals may not be admitted.
What to Bring
- Several No. 2 pencils and black or dark blue pens
- A watch (not a smartwatch)
- An approved calculator (if your exam allows one)
- Your College Board login information (for digital exams)
- A fully charged device and charger (if required for your exam)
Important: For digital exams, you will log in through the Bluebook app using your College Board account.
What NOT to Bring
- Phones, smartwatches, or any electronic devices (unless approved for testing)
- Food or drinks (you may access these during breaks with permission)
- Notes, books, or unauthorized materials
Bringing prohibited items can result in dismissal or score cancellation. ()
During the Exam
- Follow all instructions from the proctor carefully.
- Exams typically include multiple-choice and free-response sections.
- There is usually a short break between sections.
- You must remain in the testing room for the full exam time.
After the Exam
- All materials will be collected before dismissal.
- For digital exams, your responses are automatically submitted at the end.
Being prepared is the best way to reduce stress. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep, arrive early, and bring everything you need.
Need More Information?
Please review the following slideshow for detailed testing information review the slides below 🔽
If you have testing accommodations and questions, please email:
Mr. Jara — ljara@pps.net
Good luck on your AP exams!
MHCC Jazz Results
A big congratulations is in order for our entire jazz program for their work at the 48th Mt. Hood CC Jazz Festival this past weekend. This was a real validation of the complete jazz education we offer here at Grant. We had 85 students performing throughout the festival in three big bands and three combos and all represented our school with maturity and excellence. Professional players from out of town and local clinicians alike were finding me throughout the festival to tell me how professional our students were and how obvious their love for jazz was and it showed in results as well. Jazz 3 placed first in the 4A category and won a $500 credit for equipment from instrument manufacturer Conn-Selmer, Jazz 2 placed second in 5A (the highest scoring Oregon band in their category), and Jazz 1, playing a fully memorized set, placed second in the 6A category as well. Our top combo from Jazz 1 also placed third overall in the high school combo category. While we can only send one big band to the state finals, every group received state qualifying scores.
The following students received outstanding musician awards throughout the festival:
Owen Buesch, guitar, junior, Jazz Combo 3
Hung Nguyen, tenor sax, junior, Jazz Combo 2
Sari Isreb, tenor sax, senior, Jazz Combo 1
Skyler Henry, drums, freshman, Jazz 3
Finn Frost, alto sax, sophomore, Jazz 2
Sari Isreb, tenor sax, senior, Jazz 1
For the second year running, our Grant Generals the only school to place in the top 3 of every entered category. A big congratulations to our younger jazz students for doing so well against so many other top high school bands. Thank you for your continued support of our Grant band!
Thanks to Literary Arts and donors to their Youth Programs, students who participated
in the Quarterly Book Study received copies of Keefe's book Empire of Pain as well as
tickets to the final Portland Arts and Lectures event of the season.
After hearing the lineup of authors for next season, we have already started compiling
our "Want to Read" lists!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Class of 2026 Senior Celebration: Monday, May 4th from 10 AM to 4 PM in the College & Career Center
On Monday, May 4th, the College & Career Center will host a Senior Celebration. Seniors can stop by the CCC, room 128, to fill out their Senior Survey, enter to win prizes, put themselves on the Class of 2026 map, and grab a cupcake. Stop by so we can celebrate your plans for next year!
Essay Writing Workshop for Juniors: Thursday, May 14th at 9:55 AM in the College & Career Center
Nathan Faust, Undergraduate Admission Counselor at Loyola Marymount University, will be at Grant during Flex to present on how to start writing your college essays. This is a great way for students to get a jump on the college application process and start thinking about their essays. Students can register here!
Financial Aid for Families - Coalition for College Webinar: Wednesday, May 20th at 5 PM
Take the mystery out of paying for college. Join us for a live panel discussion with admissions and financial aid counselors from Coalition member colleges designed to help families understand options, navigate the process, and plan for college costs. You’ll hear actionable tips for how student supporters can guide conversations about cost, stay organized with requirements, and help students make informed choices. Bring your questions and leave with the knowledge and confidence to help support and fund your student’s college journey.
5 Things You Can Do This Summer Workshop: Thursday, May 21st at 9:55 AM in the College & Career Center
Juniors! Come to the College & Career Center during Flex to hear about what you can do this summer to help you feel better prepared for the college application process and upcoming fall deadlines. Snacks will be served! Students can register here.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Willamette University Camp College: July 22nd to 24th at Willamette University; Deadline is May 18th
Camp College is an application-based program open to rising high school juniors and seniors committed to pursuing a four-year college or university education. To be eligible, applicants must:
Be on track to graduate high school in June 2027 or June 2028;
Be enrolled and attend a high school within the Willamette Valley;
Demonstrate a solid commitment to attending a four-year college or university; and,
Display leadership experience or potential.
Camp College provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to spend time at Willamette experiencing college life while making progress on their college search. This three-day, two-night camp experience offers students from Salem and the greater Willamette Valley to attend a sample college class, discover the differences between college types and sizes, and attend workshops that will better prepare them for a successful college application process.
Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL): July 12th to July 17th at the University of Oregon
UO SAIL pre-college immersive summer programs inspire Oregon high school students to pursue, enroll and succeed in higher education. UO is offering FREE weeklong residential (overnght) programs for rising high school juniors and rising seniors, hosted on the University of Oregon Eugene campus, where high school students learn about various subjects from distinguished University of Oregon faculty members through fun, social and interactive activities. REGISTER HERE!
Career Exploration Opportunities:
1. Spring Career Days from the Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA):
PWA Portland Fire & Rescue Career Day (Friday, May 1, 2026)
PWA Kaiser Permanente Career Day (Friday, May 8, 2026)
PWA Holst Architecture Career Day (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
2. NEW! Free, weeklong summer CYBERSECURITY camp at Portland Community College's Sylvania campus in August.
Do you love technology and are you ready for a challenge? This camp asks 8th–11th graders to step into the role of cybersecurity pros. No experience required—just a passion for problem-solving and a desire to stop digital 'bad guys.' Students gain technical skills as they solve a cybercrime in a workplace scenario.
Why is this a good thing?
Zero Cost: Completely free for all participants
Hands-On: Students use digital tools and learn to think like an adversary
High Demand: Introduces students to one of the fastest-growing, highest-wage career paths in Oregon
College Campus: A great way for students to experience a college environment and work with a Computer Science instructors and their college students
There are 48 spaces available. The application is open now and you can find all the details at nwcybercamp.org. Also, here's a list of scholarships for high school seniors interested in cybersecurity: https://nwcybercamp.org/college-scholarships/
3. Bodecker Foundation FREE summer art workshops: Space is limited and applications are required for all workshops. Students can learn more and apply at www.bodeckerfound.org/workshops. Workshops in Slam Poetry, Screenwriting, Music Production/Recording, Portrait Drawing and Printmaking.
4. Portland Metro Fire Camp for women aged 16-22 - this is a 3-day camp where you get hands-on with real firefighting skills led by professional female firefighters! Camp dates: July 17, 18, and 19. Apply today at link provided.
5. Paid summer research opportunities: Institute for Computing in Research: Summer Research Internship Program Apply now!
6. Explore Healthcare Careers at Pacific University and/or OHSU - summer healthcare experiences for rising Juniors and Seniors (Synapse) and Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (OHSU). Registration and links are in these flyers:
- Synapse at Pacific University
Prioritizing students who don't otherwise have these opportunities for career exposure through jobs, volunteering, parents, or school programming. If you have any questions, please reach out to Annie Price, Project Coordinator, OHWI AHEC.
7. Join Future Climate Collective's Student Leadership Team: for students interested in climate action, policy making and climate literacy. Learn more here.
8. Summer Jobs:
a) 9th-grade students! This is for YOU - work with Portland Parks Golf out on the course all summer:
The EAGLE Caddie Program (Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment) introduces students to a paid summer caddying experience. Students apply during the spring of ninth grade, and those accepted begin caddying that summer. They continue through high school, gaining valuable work experience, mentorship, and a strong sense of community. No prior golf experience is required.
At the conclusion of the program, eligible students may apply for the Evans Scholarship, which offers significant funding to help students attend select universities, including the University of Oregon. In 2025, two EAGLE Caddies were awarded Evans Scholarships, joining a strong group of current and past scholars.
Beyond financial support, the program is designed to build confidence, foster stewardship, and empower students, particularly those from underrepresented socioeconomic backgrounds, to pursue higher education and long-term success. Applications are open now through Friday, May 1.
b) Apply for OMSI Camp Counselors positions - must be 16 by June 1st to apply -
Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Gray in Newport, OR
