GRIZZ-O-GRAM

Dear Grizz Family,

As we move through the fall season, I want to take a moment to highlight two important priorities for our school community: family engagement and student attendance.

At Ashland High School, we know that students are most successful when schools and families work together. Parents, guardians, and caregivers play a vital role in supporting academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and a positive school experience. We are committed to being your partner in this work and ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and connected.

Over the coming weeks, we encourage you to take advantage of opportunities to engage with our school community:

• Site Council Meeting – October 20
  Site Council provides an important forum for families, staff, students, and community members to share perspectives and help guide school improvement efforts. We welcome your participation and voice.

• Parent Night: Everyday Counts - October 21
  Student attendance remains one of the strongest predictors of academic success. We invite families to join us for our Parent Night, Everyday Counts, where we will discuss the importance of regular attendance, strategies for supporting students, and ways the school can partner with families to ensure students are present, engaged, and learning. Please see the accompanying flyer for event details.

As partners in education, we recognize that every family's journey is unique. Whether you have questions, concerns, or simply want to become more involved, our doors are always open. We are here to support all students, families, and guardians as members of the Ashland High School community.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12, we encourage our students, families, and community members to take time to learn about the histories, cultures, and experiences of the Native peoples who have lived on and cared for this land since time immemorial. This is an opportunity to reflect on the lasting impacts of our nation's history, deepen our understanding of Indigenous perspectives, and celebrate the resilience, contributions, and rich cultural traditions of Native communities.

We also invite you to take action by engaging in conversations at home, exploring local resources, attending community events, or learning more about the Indigenous peoples whose homeland we share. Together, we can foster greater understanding, respect, and belonging in our community.

At Ashland High School, we believe that strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success. Whether through attending Site Council, joining us for Every Day Counts, volunteering, reaching out with questions, or simply staying connected to your student's learning journey, your involvement matters. We are committed to being a trusted partner for every student, family, and guardian, and we look forward to working together to ensure that every student feels known, supported, challenged, and inspired.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

With appreciation,

Dr. Francisco L. Atanes

Dear Grizz Families,

Family – Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers about their progress so far this year. Please see the details below.

Conference Options
Conferences will be held in person at school. However, if you are unable to attend in person, you will have the option to meet via Zoom. When you sign up for your conference, please select the Zoom option, and your teacher will share their meeting link through the scheduler.

Conference Dates and Times

• Thursday, October 29: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday, October 30: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Scheduling Information

• The online Conference Scheduler opens for families on Monday, October 19.

• The scheduler will close on Tuesday, October 27.

• You’ll be able to choose your preferred time and format (in person or Zoom) for each teacher during that window.

  ​**Please see attached document for a visual on the conference scheduler​

We encourage all families to participate. Teachers will be reaching out directly to families of students who may need additional support to ensure those meetings are scheduled first.

If you have any questions about scheduling or accessing conferences, please contact the school office.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Warm regards,
The Grizz Team

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• Student Feature
• Upcoming Events
• Support Our School!
• Student Parking & Cell Phone Policy
• AHS PTO
• 26-27 Yearbook Preorders
• Graduation 2027
• Registrar & Attendance Secretary
• AHS Student & Parent Handbook
• Bus Routes
• Nutrition Services
• Family Income Survey
• Student Health & Safety
• Social Media & Helpful Links

Our pre-apprenticeship class had their first field trip this month! Check out these featured photos of how it went!

10/12 - Indigenous Peoples Day (No School)

10/16 - PSAT @ 8:15 am

10/19 - Picture Retake Day

10/19-10/23 - Homecoming Week / Spirit Week

10/21 - Homecoming Parade

10/24 - Homecoming Dance @ AHS Lower Gym 8-11 pm

Happening October 24th in the AHS Lower Gym from 8-11 pm

Tickets are $20, and $30 at the door

If you would like to bring a guest, guest passes are available to pick up in the main office. Guest forms are due by October 21st at 4:00 pm. No late forms will be accepted, no exceptions. Guests must be of high school age or a recent AHS graduate. Students may only bring ONE guest. There is a non-refundable $5 processing fee.

Want to participate in the 2026 Ashland High School Homecoming Parade? The parade is October 21st, with floats arriving between 1:30 and 2:00 PM and the parade beginning at 3:00 PM.

A few important rules:

• All floats must be on a motor vehicle — no walking floats this year!

• All floats must have a driver who is at least 25 years old with a valid driver's license.

• No standing, jumping on or off, or having limbs outside of the float or vehicle while the parade is moving.

• Floats will be inspected before the parade.

The registration deadline is October 18th at 11:59 PM. Make sure to register before the deadline if you want to be part of Homecoming!

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address, unless you provide it yourself:

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Here Ye, Here Ye! The next TCB Art Pop-Up, sponsored by the Ashland Library, is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th. The project this month is Mask Decorating, just in time for Halloween! Only students who sign up in advance may attend, and registration is now open in the library.

When: Tuesday, October 21st

Where: AHS Theater

Time: 6:00 pm

Come learn practical ways to support attendance, gain helpful resources, and connect with school staff and other families. Together we can help every student thrive!

Hey, Grizzlies!

Ready to show you AHS spirit at the Ashland Monster Dash? Sign up now for this fun community race on Saturday, October 24th that raises funds to support our AHS students. Register your family to run, walk, or stroll over the finish line, and get creative with the costume contest—the more monstrous, the better!

Past Monster Dash funds have helped bring amazing resources to AHS, including chef coats for the culinary program, video production equipment, classroom books, music coaches, and more. When you participate, you're directly supporting hands-on learning for our AHS community!

Calling all parent and student volunteers — your help is also needed to make race day magical. Sign up to volunteer and be part of the action. Remember, students can count their volunteer time as Community Service Hours that are required for graduation.

If you need support with registration costs, our front office has information about scholarships. No Grizzly should miss out!

Let's rally together and show what AHS pride looks like at the Monster Dash!

See Counseling Page for more information about Volunteering.

Official Grizztober List 2026. This list was brought to you by the National Arts Honor Society.

One drawing a day for the entire month of October. DM @ahs.art.class to be featured.

Join the Site Council and be part of the conversation about school improvement, student achievement, and creating the best possible experience for all students at Ashland High School.

2026-2027 Meeting Dates:

• October 20th
• November 24th
• December 15th
• January 19th
• February 23rd
• March 30th
• April 27th
• May 18th

Connect with other teens and be your authentic self! Join us for Council, games, activities, snacks and fun.

Happening in Ashland, Oregon

8 week sessions: September-May

7th-10th grade, All genders, Wednesdays 4:30-6:30

Sign up using the QR code today!

For more information, contact Jasmyne@Guided-Passages.com or visit www.guided-passages.com

With the support of Ashland High Art Advocates, our Culinary Arts Program is this month's Ashland Food Coop's Change for Good Partner. Please consider supporting our students and the arts and round up when shopping!

The materials needed for Fiber Arts classes are largely acquired through donations. Some projects involve hand sewing while others are completed on a sewing machine. Still others utilize knitting or crocheting skills. We will gladly accept supplies related to any of these activities. Below are some of the materials we could use in our classes.

• Felt of all colors
• Embroidery thread
• 100% cotton fabric with no stretch (the smallest size we can use is 6” by 6”)
• 6” – 9” zippers of any color
• Flannel with no stretch (2 ¾ yard to 3-yard pieces to accommodate the variety of students’ heights and sizes.)
• ¾” elastic
• Thread of all colors
• Worsted weight yard (A beanie uses about 150-200 yds of yarn)
• Crochet hooks and knitting needles (with a preference for 16” circular needles)
• Ripstop nylon
• 1” webbing & Fastex buckles

Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated by both the students and myself. Thank you for considering donating to our program!

Students! If Students! If you would like to park in our student parking lot, you MUST fill out a student parking permit application. With the application, you must include a photo of your driver’s license, up-to-date car insurance, a parent signature, and a $5 fee. you would like to park in our student parking lot, you MUST fill out a student parking permit application. With the application, you must include a photo of your driver’s license, up-to-date car insurance, a parent signature, and a $5 fee.

If you park in the student lot WITHOUT a parking permit after Friday, September 18th, you will get stickered. Multiple offenses will result in the booting of your vehicle and/or towing.

Student Parking is limited to the back half of the lot on the corner of Mountain and Iowa. All other parking lots on campus are staff only, including the lots behind the H-building, Science Building, Gym building, and Titus Alley.

Student personal electronic devices must be powered off and securely stored from the time students enter the school campus until they exit the school campus, from

8 am to 4 pm (unless expressly allowed under the exceptions listed below).

Campus refers to all school grounds, buildings, athletic fields, and any location where students are participating in a school-sponsored activity under staff supervision, including field trips).

Personal electronic devices may be used when use complies with the terms of:

• The student’s medical provider’s order for the care and treatment of a medical condition
• The student’s individualized education program (IEP) or an education plan (504)
• A written exemption provided for the student based on a requested received in JFCEB-AR.

Personal electronic devices may be kept by students in lockers or backpacks, as designated by each school, but personal electronic devices are not to be stored on the student’s person or in the student’s clothing during regular instructional hours.

Necessary communications during the school day while on school grounds between students and parents or guardians can be made through the school office.

Students in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Enforcement of the Cell Phone Policy

If a student violates the cell phone policy, the following

steps will be taken

First Violation

• The teacher or staff member will collect the phone and notify the office
• The office will hold the phone, and an Administrator will inform parents
• The phone will be returned to the student at the end of the day

Second Violation

• The teacher or staff member will collect the phone and notify the office
• Phones will only be returned directly to a parent or guardian
• The student will also receive a cell phone behavior contract

Third Violation

• The teacher or staff member will collect the phone and notify the office
• The phone must be picked up by a parent or guardian
• The student will receive 1 day of In School Suspension (ISS)

Confiscated Electronics:

Electronics that are confiscated can be picked up in the AHS Main Office at the end of the student’s instructional day. Students with a first offense will be able to pick it up on their own, repeat infractions require a parent to pick up the confiscated device.

Join us for our upcoming PTO meetings!

The next meetings will be:

October 15

November 19

December 17

All at 5:30 pm in the Library on the AHS Campus

All parents and supporters are welcome!

The Ashland High School PTO is looking for a logo! All artists are encourage to participate.

Prompt: What does Ashland High School and our community mean to you?

Due date: Midnight, November 1st

The winner will be announced before Thanksgiving and the prize is a $200 visa gift card!

For more details and submission, use the QR code or go to https://tinyurl.com/ahsptologo

If you have any questions, email ashlandhighschoolpto@gmail.com

AHS's Leadership Class is looking for family support for the upcoming Homecoming Dance. Chaperones whose volunteer clearance forms have been approved by the front office are welcome to sign-up for a shift. They are also looking for folks to purchase decorations, create decorations, decorate and clean-up decorations.

Use this link to sign up!

Pre-order this year's 26-27 Yearbook! Get your order in now while they're still $60! Last year we sold out!

Our class of 2027 graduation will be held on June 11th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Lithia Park Bandshell

Grass Seating Opens: 5:00 pm

Students Line Up: 6:00 pm

Ceremony Starts: 6:30 pm

Order everything you need for graduation through Jostens.com today!

Photos from graduation will be available to view on https://www.caribaker.com or via email at Photos@caribaker.com

There will be a table at the Open House next Wednesday on the quad with more information!

Parents of Juniors, sign up to chaperone!

Parents of Seniors, sign up to help organize the event!

Sign up at the table or with this link.

Questions? Reach out to ashlandseniorparty27@gmail.com or check out @2027ashlandallnightparty on Instagram!

For questions regarding registration, transferring out of AHS, transcript and/or diploma requests, and record requests, please reach out to our Registrar, Jay Villanueva, at:

Jay.Villanueva@ashland.k12.or.us

Our transcript request PDF forms for current or former students are located here on the AHS website or attached below! For questions regarding transcripts, contact Jay.Villanueva@ashland.k12.or.us

Where to report a change in your student's attendance:

AHSattendance@ashland.k12.or.us

For information on absences, unexcused absences, and more, please read out Attendance FAQ on our website. Click HERE

Go to the ASD website and select Departments from the top row, then Transportation, and then select the ASD Transportation Request Form.

We are excited to announce that all students in our district will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year, regardless of economic status. No applications are necessary - students can simply come to the cafeteria to enjoy fresh, nutritious meals.

Please reach out to Christina.Lehman@ashland.k12.or.us for more information

Ashland School District qualifies as a USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) site; this means all students in the Ashland School District have access to a free breakfast and lunch. AHS still wants to know which of our students would traditionally qualify for free and reduced lunch. We use this information to make sure we can direct resources to the students that need it most. The information is completely confidential and for administrative use only. Students who qualify are eligible for reduced fees for school events like our dances as well as reduced fees for AP Tests. Completed forms should be turned into the Main Office to the attention of the Bookkeeper.

• Oregon Family Income Survey - English.pdf
• Oregon Family Income Survey - Spanish.pdf

Welcome to a new school year! Our goal is to help every student stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you for partnering with us by following these health guidelines and keeping us informed of any significant changes in your child's health.

When Should My Child Stay Home?

Please keep your child home if they have any of the following:

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Students may return after they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours. Students may return after being symptom-free for 24 hours without medication.
• A new or unexplained rash, especially if accompanied by fever.
• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough that prevents participation in school.
• Colored drainage from the eyes or symptoms of a contagious eye infection.
• Stiff neck with fever, unusual drowsiness, significant behavior changes, or jaundice.
• Skin sores or lesions that are draining or cannot be covered.
• Symptoms of illness that prevent your child from participating comfortably in school.

If your child becomes ill while at school, a parent or emergency contact will be notified to pick them up.

Major Injuries

If your child experiences a significant injury, such as a concussion, broken bone, dislocation, or other injury affecting mobility or participation at school, please notify the nurse or school before they return.

Please provide:

• A healthcare provider's note describing activity restrictions.
• Information regarding mobility equipment (crutches, wheelchair, brace, etc.).
• Instructions for returning to physical education, recess, athletics, or other activities.
• Any accommodations your child may need during the school day.

Following Surgery

If your child has surgery, please contact the nurse or school before they return to school so we can support a safe transition.

Please provide:

• A healthcare provider's clearance to return to school.
• Any temporary activity restrictions and their expected duration.
• Medication orders if medication is needed during school hours.

Medications at School

If your child requires medication during the school day, please contact the school before the first day the medication is needed. Medications must be provided according to Ashland School District policy with the appropriate authorization forms.

Keep the School Nurse Informed

Please notify the school nurse if your child has:

• A new medical diagnosis.
• Asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies, or another chronic health condition.
• Changes to medications or emergency care plans.
• A hospitalization, surgery, or significant injury.
• Any health concern that may affect learning or participation at school.

Working together helps us provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. If you have questions or concerns about your child's health needs, please contact your school.

Thank you for your partnership, and I wish you and your family a healthy and successful school year!

Sincerely,

Erin Hope, RN District Nurse Ashland School District

The La Clinica team is here to support your students with their medical and mental health needs. It is time to collect updated paperwork and consents. If your student is 15 or older, they can sign up on their own. If your student is 14 or under, we need parent permission before we can see them. Have your student stop by the health center to get the paperwork. Contact La Clinica School Based Health Center with questions.

Ashland School Counselors

541-482-8771 then press 4

Located on the Ashland High School Campus

Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm

For more information, visit https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/oregon.immunization.program/viz/shared/4NQKT5TMM

Ashland School District uses the Safe Oregon tip line system.

A link to the tip line is located at the bottom of every school web page.

Who receives tips to the School Safety Tip Line? Specially trained technicians field incoming tips 24 hours- a-day, 365 days-a-year for all public schools Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Oregon State Police provides this service through a contracted vendor.

For details on how the tip line works, click here.

For a direct link to the Tip Reporting page, click here or on the image.

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Location: 201 South Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520, USA
Phone: (541) 482-8771