Merlo Station Campus Newsletter

I am excited to welcome both returning and new families to our campus, and we look forward to working with your students this semester. The school year has started off strong, with field trips, guest speakers, school assemblies, and evening events that have enriched our students’ experiences and strengthened our school community.

This upcoming quarter, our focus will be on supporting students’ regular attendance. We know that consistent, in-person attendance greatly increases students’ chances of being successful in school. Each quarter at Community School, students are encouraged to meet three goals: passing all classes, maintaining 85% or better attendance, and having no discipline referrals. Last quarter, many students met these goals, and I am confident we will see continued success this quarter.

This past week, we also celebrated several students who graduated at the end of the quarter by completing all of their credits early. It was inspiring to see the results of their hard work and dedication.

We value our partnerships with families, and one way we strengthen those relationships is through the conferences we host each semester. This quarter, conferences will be held for all new and returning families and students. Conference Day will take place on February 6 and will be a non-school day for CS students; however, all students are expected to schedule a time to meet with their family and focus teacher. More information will be shared soon, and we believe this will be well worth the effort. These conferences help build connections that support students throughout the year.

We are looking forward to the rest of the school year. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Take Care,

Jon Sanchez, D.Ed.

Principal - Merlo Station Campus

February 6 - Community School Conferences (no school for CS students)

February 12 - Pastathon Fundraiser @ Pastini (flyer below)

February 20 - Winter dance 6 - 8pm

April 3 - End of quarter 3

April 10 - Video game & movie night 3:15 - 8pm

May 15 - Prom (see attached flyer)

June 4 - Seniors' last day of school

June 9-11 - Final Opportunity Week

June 11 - Last day of school for all students & end of quarter 4

June 9 @ 6pm - Graduation at ACMA's auditorium

No school dates

February 6 (CS students only)

February 16

March 23-27 (spring break)

April 6

April 20

May 25

Tutoring is offered every day after school until 4pm.

Math tutoring has extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, if needed.

Volleyball club is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4pm in the gym. Speak with counselor Eric C. if you have any questions.

Yearbook club is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4pm in room 229.

Swing by room 229 to see Osheyana if you have questions.

Caps and gowns can be borrowed from Merlo Station in June or ordered through Jostens.com.

Always include your students full name, date(s) of absence, and reason. It's also helpful to include a student ID number, however, it's not required.

How to report an absence:

1. Email: mshs-attendance@beaverton.k12.or.us

2. Call: 503-356-3650 - Please leave a clear voicemail.

3. Send a note with your student.

4. ParentVUE: Guardians have the option to excuse their students through ParentVUE. (Note: This option is only available for full-day absences. Partial-day or past absences must be reported directly to our office using one of the methods above.)

*Please give the office until 3pm to process and upload excused absences.

How to planned an early pick-up/dismissal
Please call, email, or send a note with your student so we can issue a dismissal pass in advance.

Recurring appointments or work accommodations

Does your student need to leave campus regularly at the same time, such as for work or weekly appointments? Guardians should submit a written note to the attendance secretary with the reason, time, and end date. A special dismissal pass will be issued, and students must show it to their teacher and sign out in the front office.

To better support student success and safety, the Beaverton School District is updating how we track attendance for students who leave class during instruction.

Starting Wednesday, January 28, 2026, you may see a new attendance code: LFT (Missed/Left Class) when checking ParentVue.

What it means: The student arrived at class on time but left without permission or was absent for more than approximately 50% of the class period.

Why we are doing this: This distinction helps us identify students who are missing significant instruction time so we can provide timely support and interventions. It also ensures you receive the most accurate information regarding your student's attendance.

If you see this code on your student’s record and have questions, please reach out to our front office at MSHS-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

Oregon’s Exclusion Day is Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Students must have up-to-date immunization records on file (or approved exemption documentation) to stay in school.

What to do now:

· Check if your vaccines are up to date

· If you received a notice from school/health department, don’t wait—make a plan

· Share updated records with your school office as soon as you have them

NHC Merlo Station School-Based Health Center

Phone: 503-941-3210

Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 8:00AM–3:00PM (Closed 12:00PM–12:30PM for lunch daily);

Thursday, 8:00AM–12:00PM

Closed on Fridays and weekends

Merlo Station offers passes for public transportation! You can pick up daily passes in the front office or frequent riders can request a monthly pass.

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