GRIZZ-O-GRAM

Dear Ashland High School Families,

As we head into November, I'm reminded of how much our school community depends on the partnerships we share with families. From cheering students on at games and performances to checking in about a challenging class, volunteering your time or expertise, or simply encouraging your student through a busy week, there are countless ways families contribute to life at AHS. Thank you for the many ways you show up for your students and our school community.

We're also grateful to the families who participated in Fall Conferences this Thursday and Friday. These conversations help strengthen communication between home and school, and we appreciate the time and engagement you bring to supporting your student's success. As we move deeper into the semester, I want to highlight the academic and social-emotional support available to AHS students.

Academic Support

• Student Tutor Center: Mon & Fri, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Wed, 2:40–3:40 p.m.
• Teacher Office Hours: Mon & Fri, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
• TCB (Taking Care of Business): Tues & Thurs, 1:30–2:05 p.m.

Social-Emotional Support

• AHS Counseling Department

• Julie Bleicker: 9th grade
• Alec Slinkard: Grades 10–12, last names A–Ki
• Laura Tagg: Grades 10–12, last names Kl–Z

• La Clinica School-Based Health Center: Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

• Mental Health Services and Medical Services are available.

We encourage students and families to take advantage of these resources whenever additional support is needed. If concerns arise, please reach out to your student's teacher or counselor. Early communication helps us work together to identify needs and connect students with the right support. Thank you for being part of the Ashland High School community. Together, we can help every Grizzly feel supported, stay connected, and succeed.

With gratitude,

Hillary Cusenza
Assistant Principal

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• Upcoming Events
• Support Our School!
• Student Parking & Cell Phone Policy
• AHS PTO
• Senior Photos
• 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

Scan the QR code to download photos from our Homecoming Dance! The code is 9368.

11/11 - Veteran's Day (No School)

11/18 - Parent Night @ 6:00 pm

11/24 - Site Council

11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Nov. 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th @ 7:00 pm

Nov. 7th and 14th @ 3:00 pm

Understudy show Nov. 10th @ 7:00 pm

Adults $20

Seniors/Students $15

5 & Under, Thespians, and ASD Employees are FREE!

Get your tickets at www.ashlandhs.booktix.com

Our rescheduled Parent Night is happening November 18th at 6:00 pm in the Library!

The next TCB Art Pop-Up is coming up! Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 12th, and make sure to sign-up in the library. Only students who have registered in advance will be allowed to participate.

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:

• 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

AHS Native American Student Union is seeking someone skilled in woodworking who is willing to donate their skills to help us repair Otterlifter after recent damage. Otterlifter, which was blessed by Takelma elder, the late Agnes Emma Baker Pilgrim, known to many as “Grandma Aggie,” represents all of the River People.
If you are willing to help, please contact Dr. Toni S. Wright at Toni.Wright@ashland.k12.or.us

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:

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

https://photos.jostens.com/3PM3XC

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!

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

Medical Care: Sick visits and injury care, checkups and sports physicals, immunizations and screenings.

Behavioral Health: Mental health services, skills development and SUD support, family engagement and care coordination.

To schedule an appointment, call (541) 494-4874. Scan the QR code to watch a short video and learn about care in your community. Visit www.laclinicahealth.org/school-health-centers

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
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