The PHS Compass

It's been a fun week for our Seniors! Today we celebrated their first in school group event- Toga Run! Kickoff for the homecoming football game is tonight at 6pm. Homecoming court is crowned at half-time with a special mashup performance of PHS band, colorguard and cheer- PLUS It's senior night for our football seniors.

This newsletter includes information about opportunties for this final year of high school and for what's next for your student. We're excited for what the future holds for each of them and take seriously our role in helping them prepare for what's next.

Grad night committee will start meeting this month and Josten's will be on campus to take orders for graduation items next week. It's a busy time with lots of life events to celebrate. Savor each one!

Kalin Cross

Proud Principal, Phoenix High School

Theme is Under the Stars

October 16th after the football game in the PHS Commons starting approx. 8:30pm

Dance ends at 11:30pm

Students will enter through the main office entrance

Ticket and Student ID required to enter dance.

Games and snacks available at the dance- cash only!

Students are welcome to dress up, but not required

On Wednesday, October 21st our Josten's representative will be here to talk with seniors about ordering their cap and gown and other items! You will be receiving an ordering packet in the mail. Teigan, PHS Josten's representative, will be on hand with Crumbl cookies during lunch on October 28th for students who are placing their order! Here is the link to the flyer - keep your eye on the mailbox for more information!

For many years a dedicated group of senior class parents come together to raise funds for a graduation night party that is alcohol and drug free. This fun event takes a village to organize and you won't want to miss out! Join your fellow senior class parents on Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm at PHS to see how you can support this event!

Our seniors have started working on financial aid applications to be eligible for grants and scholarships - free gift money you don’t have to pay back - to continue their education at a two or four year college, trade school or apprenticeship program.

We advise ALL students to complete a financial aid application to see how much in grant funds they will qualify for. Once students and families see they will get a lot of money to pursue further education (and do not have to take out loans!), many students decide to take advantage of the money offered to them.

Parents, please come with your student to one of these financial aid application sessions for individual help completing the parent part of the FAFSA or ORSAA. If a student’s parents are married, only one parent needs to complete the application for both. If a student’s parents are divorced or separated, only one parent needs to be on the application. If you filed taxes in 2025, please bring tax returns and W-2 forms; you may need information from them. Completing the FAFSA or ORSAA only takes about 15 minutes!

Need Help? We're here for you!

Wednesday, October 21st- 2:45pm-5:30pm Snacks available

*Thursday, October 22nd- 5:30pm-8pm - Tacos available

Tuesday, October 27th - 5:30-8pm Snacks available

*Thursday, October 29th 3:45-6pm Snacks available

*Spanish speakers available for assistance

Sessions will take place in the PHS Future Planning Center located next to the Library on the 2nd floor of the high school.

contact jen.marsden@phoenix.k12.or.us for a full list!

Yearbook orders placed before November 1 cost $45

Orders placed after November 1- $60

All yearbook orders are handled through Jostens.

Yearbooks will be handed out in August 2027 at our in-person registration event

• Wednesday, October 21st- Senior Advisory
• Wednesday, October 21st- Financial Aid Workshop 2:45-5:30pm
• Thursday, October 22nd- Financial Aid Workshop 5:30-8pm- Spanish speakers available
• Tuesday, October 27th - Financial Aid Workshop 5:30-8pm
• Wednesday, October 28th Josten's Order Day @ lunch
• Thursday, October 29th 3:45pm-6pm- Spanish speakers available
• Saturday, June 12th - Graduation- 11am

Email: kalin.cross@phoenix.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/phs
Location: 745 North Rose Street, Phoenix, OR, USA
Phone: 541-535-1526
Facebook: facebook.com/PhoenixHighSchoolPirates
Twitter: @phspirateslive