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To empower all students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful future.

At Springfield High, we are integrating our efforts so that all students will become:

• Engaged individuals: An SHS graduate is an adaptable and productive member of the community.
• Innovative problem solvers: An SHS graduate is resourceful.
• Ethical decision makers: An SHS graduate thinks deeply and makes informed decisions.
• Effective communicators: An SHS graduate listens actively, speaks and writes clearly and respectfully.
• Productive collaborators: An SHS graduate engages with others to achieve common goals.

The end of the third quarter is fast approaching on April 18th! This is an important time for students to ensure that all assignments and assessments are completed. Please note that the deadline for submitting any outstanding homework is April 10th.

I encourage you to remind your student to check their grades and connect with their teachers if they have any questions or concerns. Additionally, students are welcome to take advantage of after-school tutoring and, if eligible, night school for additional support.

A quick reminder regarding forecasting (course selection) for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders:
If your student has not yet submitted their forecasting form, please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions, reach out to your counselor for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to a strong and successful end to the third quarter!

Sincerely,

Principal da Silva

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Apr. 5: Booster Club Fundraiser Auction (see below)

Apr. 9: Junior Night 6:30-8:00 pm

Apr. 10: Incoming Freshman Showcase 6-8 (please see below)

Apr. 10: Late Work Deadline

Apr. 11: Early Release PD

Apr. 15: Partnership Council

Apr. 17, 18, 19: Acting Ensemble Spring Show 7:00 pm

Apr. 18: Grading Day/ End of 3rd Quarter/ No School

Apr. 21: C Day

Apr. 24: Mckenzie River Middle School Orchestra Festival

Apr. 30: Middle School Orchestra Showcase

May 3: Prom

Apr 1: Boys Tennis @ Churchill - 4pm

Apr 1: Girls Tennis vs Churchill - 4pm

Apr 1: Softball vs Corvallis - 5pm

Apr 1: Baseball @ Corvallis - 5pm

Apr 2: JV Boys Golf @ Pine Ridge - 1pm

Apr 3: V Boys Golf @ Roseburg CC - 11am

Apr 3: Track & Field @ North Eugene - 3pm

Apr 3: Flag Football @ South Eugene - 6pm

Apr 4: Girls Tennis @ Willamette - 4pm

Apr 4: Baseball vs Dallas - 5pm

Apr 7: Softball vs McKay - 5pm

Apr 8: Boys Tennis @ North Eugene - 4pm

Apr 8: Girls Tennis vs North Eugene - 4pm

Apr 8: Baseball @ North Salem - 5pm

Apr 9: JV Boys Golf @ Pine Ridge - 1pm

Apr 9: Track & Field vs Marist - 3:30 pm

Apr 10: V Boys Golf @ Eagle Point GC

Apr 10: Boys Tennis vs Thurston - 4pm

Apr 10: Girls Tennis @ Thurston - 4pm

Apr 11: Flag Football @ Thurston - 6pm

Apr 12: Track & Field @ Sherwood - 11am

Apr 12: Baseball vs Cottage Grove - 1pm

Apr 12: Boys Tennis @ Ashland - 3pm

Apr 12: Girls Tennis @ Ashland - 3pm

Field Trips

Apr 9: Water Quality Field Trip (all day)

Apr 11: Band to Emerald Valley Festival (all day)

Apr 16: Habitat Team Field Trip (all day)

Future Late Work Deadlines: 4/10, 5/8, 6/5

There will be ongoing construction near our school from 4/2-4/4. Please plan accordingly. See attached map for exact locations.

On Tuesday, March 18th SHS’s Orchestral Program put on a great performance in their Pre-Spring Concert. The students showcased preparation and hard work while demonstrating their talent. Kuddos to Director Jim Hallwyler for leading a skillful group and thank you to all those who attended and showed support!

The annual SHS Talent Show on March 21st was a huge success, with 11 amazing student performers taking the stage! Our talented hosts, Kaci Tanner, Brianna Hernandez, and James Glavin, awarded over $500 in prizes to the top three acts:

1st Place: Maxwell Britton – Original Song "Trust Myself"
2nd Place: Macey Green – Original Song "Flustered and Scared"
3rd Place: Brianna Bird – Original Choreography to "Saturn"

A big thank you to our incredible teacher judges: Tucker Engle, Jeff Perry, Dante Fumagelli, Sonja Ljungdahl, Laura Farrelly, Nancy Buchanan, Clark Morberg, and José da Silva!

Special thanks to Gabe Martin for setting up the judges' platform and making the voting results available instantly!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER: The College and Career Center is located in the library and welcome to all grades for drop-in visits and appointments with Mrs. Dapkus and our amazing UO SAIL mentors.

CCC UPCOMING DATES

4/1 UO SAIL application opens for current 10 & 11 grade students

4/1 RYLA Interviews 10:00-12:00 in the conference room

4/1 LCC RTEC 101 Class 11:00-12:00 Tuesdays & Thursdays in the library

(Seniors must be registered)

4/8 Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest 11:00 in the conference room

4/9 Junior Night 6:30pm in the library

4/11 ASVAB 8:00am in the library

4/17 Central Oregon Community College 12:00 in the library

SCHOLARSHIP SEASON: It’s officially scholarship season! The only way to receive $$$, is to apply for $$$! Check out the scholarship spreadsheets: 2025 Senior Scholarships 9-11 GRADE Scholarships 24-25

UO SAIL CAMP One April 1st UO SAIL camp application will be open to current 10th & 11th grade students! There will be one week of day camp offered July 14-18, 2025, so get your application in ASAP! SAIL

LCC RTEC 101 is a one credit LCC college class that will be held at SHS in the library on Tuesdays & Thursdays from April 1 - May 1. Current seniors who are LCC bound are eligible for this opportunity and need to be registered to participate.

SENIORS: The College & Career Center wants to reward your hard work!!! Here are some ways we want to celebrate YOU:

• FAFSA/ORSAA - Successful Submission - FULL SIZE CANDY BAR

• College Acceptance - COLLEGE BOUND T-shirt

• MERIT Scholarship Awards - TRUFFLE jar

SENIORS: FAFSA or ORSAA? Unsure if you should apply for FAFSA or ORSAA? Use this tool: FAFSA/ORSAA Filtration Tool

OREGON PROMISE Seniors, if you have a 2.0 GPA or above, you may be eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant which could potentially pay for up to 90 credits at community college. When applying, please select the 3rd option regarding your transcript (Mrs. Dapkus will automatically submit the transcript for you).

OPPORTUNITIES for ALL students: Internship Opportunities Job Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities SHS Summer Opportunities

The Springfield Schools Health Center (SSHC) is a Community Health Centers of Lane County clinic that is located on the SHS campus near the soccer field. This clinic offers primary care to children 0-18 years old, mental health services, and more. We bill insurance, accept Medicare, Medicaid, and OHP. If uninsured, we can still see you and have our Access Team help you and the entire family get signed up for health insurance.

541-682-3550

Schedule an appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Drop-in appointments available every: Monday/Thursday/Friday at 11:30am, 1:30pm, & 3:00pm; Tuesday, 1:30pm & 3:00pm

1050 10th St. (on the corner of 10th & Healthy Way)

Springfield, OR 97477

SSHC specific CHC page: Springfield Schools Health Center/Community Health Centers of Lane County

SHS Student and Family Resource Center

SHS Webpage

Millers Bottom Line - YouTube Channel

Principal (12th grade): José da Silva (541.744.4782)

9th Grade: Lisa Dillon (541.744.4795)

10th Grade: Tracy Ross (541.744.4783)

11th Grade: Betsy Johnson (541.744.4815)

9th Grade: Damaris Carlson (541-744-4866)

10th Grade: Kimberlee Montoya (541-744-4796)

11th Grade: Matt Adams (541-744-4793)

12th Grade: Ally Goertzen (541-744-4346)

Mental Health Coordinator: Robyn Eicks (541-744-4797)

Multicultural Liaison: Elena Espinoza (541-744-4780)

Principal: Jose daSilva

Website: http://shs.springfield.k12.or.us/
Location: 875 West 7th Avenue
Phone: 541-744-4700