GRIZZ-O-GRAM

We are almost there!

As we head into the final week of the school year, there’s a sense of excitement and pride across our campus. It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by, and we are energized to finish strong together.

Next week brings two important milestones: Finals Week and Graduation. We are especially excited to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026. Graduation is a meaningful moment for our entire community, and we invite you to join us in honoring our graduates at Lithia Park. Please see the information below for details on the ceremony—we look forward to celebrating together as we send off our newest alumni.

For our 9th–11th grade students, this is your time to focus and finish the year with purpose. Be sure to get plenty of rest over the weekend and come prepared for an intense week of finals. Your hard work will pay off, and we know you are ready to meet the challenge.

Let’s take this last week to support one another, stay focused, and celebrate all that we’ve achieved this year as a school community.

We are almost to summer break—let’s finish strong, AHS!

Dr. Francisco L. Atanes

Graduation will be held on June 5th at 6:30 pm. It will be held at the Lithia Band Shell. Per the Ashland Parks rules, there will be no reserving of spots until 5:00 pm the day of graduation. ADA drop off will be permitted in front of the entrance to the bandshell. There are also concrete pads and walkways for ADA seating and access in the park. All seating is first come first serve - however, ADA seating is reserved for only those in need.

A couple important reminders:
Graduation practice is on June 5th, and students need to attend in order to participate in the ceremony.
If your student is decorating their cap, please make sure it’s school appropriate. We’ll check caps at practice.

Also, yearbooks are in and they really turned out well. Thank you to Sarai Lacy and the yearbook students for the time and effort they put into pulling everything together.

Please make sure to check in with your students about their finals, grades, credits, and any remaining details as we head into our last days together.

We’re looking forward to celebrating this class with you.

Here is this year's final schedule! Buses will be running at regular times except for on Friday, when they will pick up students at 12:55.

Dear AHS Students, Families, and Staff,

The Ashland High School Yearbook team is excited to share that Prom 2026 photos are now available!

You can view, download, and share your photos using the link and access code below:

• 📸 Photo Gallery: https://ashlandhighschool.pixieset.com/ahsprom2026/

• 🔐 Download PIN: 6068

How to Access & Download:

1. Click the link above to open the gallery.
2. When prompted, enter the download PIN: 6068
3. Browse the albums to find your photos.
4. Select individual images or choose multiple photos to download.

Additional Notes:

• All images are high-resolution and free to download.
• You are welcome to share these photos with friends and family.
• Please be respectful when posting or sharing images online.

A big thank you to our Yearbook students, Owsley DeNeui and Norah Brantley, for capturing such a memorable night!

If you have any questions or trouble accessing the gallery, please reach out.

Go Grizz! 🐻
Ashland High School Yearbook Team

• Athletics Update
• Upcoming Events
• Student Opportunities
• Class of 2026 Graduates
• Cell Phone Policy & Attendance
• Counseling Office - Volunteer & Scholarship Opportunities
• Registrar
• College & Career Center
• Athletics cont.
• Nutrition Services - ASD Students Free Meals!
• Transportation
• Student Health and Mental Health Support
• Helpful Links

The Track Team will be heading up to the State Meet in Eugene at Hayward to compete this Friday and Saturday. The following athletes will be competing. Naia Hagemann, who repeated as Conference Champion in the 400 meters. Natalie Kupka, Conference Champion in the 800. She qualified in the 3000 meters as well. Other State Qualifiers include Jaidan Jureidine in the 400. Lexi Bakke in both the javelin and discus. Lilah Spangler in the 200. Elaina McGinnis in the high jump and the Long Relay Team made up of Lilah Spangler, Natalie Kupka, Alma Galicia, and Naia Hagemann. Good luck at State!! Go Grizz!!

6/1 - Senior Sunset @ 7:30 at AHS Turf Field

6/2 - He-Man Volleyball @ 6:00 at Garfield Park

6/4 - Powderpuff Football @ 7:00 at AHS Turf Field

6/1-6/5 - Finals Week

6/5 - Graduation @ 6:30 pm at Lithia Park

6/5 - Senior All Night Party!

The Student Directed One Act Festival is May 29th and 30th! We will be showcasing a student-written play entitled, "The New Wolf", an original play called "Book of Lies", as well as "How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery" by Don Zolidis. The show starts on Friday, May 29th at 5pm and the suggested donation is $5 per one-act. There will also be showings of these plays, as well as some Video Production projects, all day on Saturday, May 30th. If you are interested in volunteering to usher or sell concessions, you can still earn community service hours. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445AEAE29A7F9C16-64237664-oneacts

Rogue Valley Mentoring Presents a Southern Oregon Led Initiative in Collaboration with MASLOW Project - Youth Voice Rising Summit 2026!

Join us for a youth-led event that elevates youth voice, strengthens leadership, and fosters meaningful connections!

Happening Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at the Medford Library at 205 S Central Ave from 10am-4pm. Register using the QR code!

Join us for a total of four week long sessions that will include:

• Construction and building of a facility for community needs, get your OSHA 10 and CPTR/First Aid Certification, Build your resume, Meet construction employers, Transportation support, Earn up to $1500 in Scholarships upon participation and completion.

Session runs: M-F July 6th-July 31st from 8am-4pm at 71Five: 108 Almond St. Medford, Oregon.

Apply using the QR code!

For more information reach out to: christina_berger@soesd.k12.or.us or lisa_udall@soesd.k12.or.us

Forensic Medical Investigation Summer Camp for 8th-12th grade students.

There will be free breakfast & lunch, Transportation assistance available.

Date: June 15-17

Time: 9am-3pm every day

Location: RCC Table Rock Campus, 7800 Pacific Ave, White City

There will be 40 spots available, first come first serve! Scan the QR code to reserve yours today.

Need more information? Contact Tawnie at tgoetzkennedy@aviva.health or call or text (541-817-7916)

Where: Jackson County Fire District 3 Training Grounds, White City, OR

When: June 23-25, 2026

Get:

• Hands on Training
• SCBA, Ladder Deployment, Forcible Entry Practice & More!
• Build confidence, leadership & teamwork skills
• Lunch Provided Daily

Scan to register!

Questions: Email emergencyservicesinfo@roguecc.edu

Explore the Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern, California for an 8 day backpacking adventure!

There will be 4 different trips to accommodate various levels of hiking experience.

Dates: June 14-21.

Financial aid available! For more info scan the QR code or go to gocampu.org or check out their instagram at @gocampu

Are you interested in being a counselor for Fresh Start this year? Scan or click the QR code to register today!
Counselors will be chosen based off of the student's good standing at Ashland High School which is determined by an administrator and counselor. As a counselor, you will get a chance to help the new 9th grade class feel welcomed into our big grizzly family!

Details: July 8th-14th, 7 days, 6 nights in Marble Mountains, Northern California, with a 24 hour Solo Welcome Home ceremony on July 15th

Gear: Tents, chairs, bear bins, kitchen, and meals included

Contact: (541) 631-4092, jasmyne@guided-passages.com

Website: www.guided-passages.com

Join us on an epic Backpacking Adventure into the Marble Mountain Wilderness of Northern California during this Rites of Passage journey. We'll mare the transition into the next phase of your journey, explore the backcountry, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Guided Passages operates under special use permit with the Klamath National Forest and is an equal opportunity provider.

Our Senior Night Party is June 5th, 2026 at the Family Fun Center from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am. There will be food trucks, raffle prizes, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, CASH, music, and all-access to games.

There will be bus transport to and from the event, meet at the AHS bus ramp at 10:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale on the quad during the last two weeks of School for $20. For AHS Grads only, NO guests. This is a parent organized and sponsored event.

JUNIOR PARENTS- WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! It is a Grizzly tradition for the Senior Parents to fundraise and plan the graduation night party, and for the Junior Parents to volunteer to set up, chaperone, and clean up the event so the parents with Grads can fully enjoy graduation day and night with friends and family. Please sign up to volunteer for the AHS Senior Party at the following link: SIGN UP GENIUS

Your chance to win: Electric Scooter, Mini Fridge, Marin 'Cruiser' Bike, Beats Headphones, iPads, Panini Makers, $500 cash and more!

Prizes also include a nespresso coffee package, three cash prizes of $100 each, gold earrings, JBL waterproof mini speakers, 2 Britt Lawn tickets, 2 OSF Theater tickets, 2 Picadilly bike rentals, and gift certificates to Clyde's, Common Block, Heartsong, Gils, Drift, Get n Gear, & Three Penny Mercantile.

Hello Families,

We wanted to send a brief reminder about our school’s cell phone expectations. We’ve seen more phones coming out during the school day, especially during passing periods, lunch, and other unstructured times, and we want to ensure we stay consistent with district policy.

As a reminder, Ashland School District’s updated electronic device policy requires that student cell phones and personal electronic devices remain off and put away from the moment students enter campus until they leave campus. This includes passing periods, breaks, and lunch. Devices may only be used if a staff member gives explicit permission or if an approved exception in the board policy applies. https://policy.osba.org/ashland/J/JFCEB%20D1.PDF

The goal of this policy is simple: more focus, more connection, and fewer distractions. While phones are part of daily life, we also know students learn and engage more fully when they are present with their peers and teachers.

If your student needs a locker to help keep their device stored during the school day, they can come to the main office to pick up a locker agreement form.

Thank you for your support in helping keep our learning environment focused and consistent for all students.

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

This list is school instructions, not medical advice. Please contact your health care provider with health concerns. Each column depicts the symptoms of an illness and the length of time after which a student can return to school. This time will vary based on type of illness.

AHS Counselors:

Julie Bleicker: 9th Grade Counselor

Alec Slinkard-Galpin: 10th-12th Grade - Students with last names: A-Lon

Laura Tagg: 10th-12th Grade - Students with last names: Lop-Z

Community Service Requirements - Class of 2026

All seniors will be required to complete 100 hours of community service

• All 100 hours must be recorded prior to graduation
• Up to 50 hours may be paid for work
• Completed community service forms go to the main office for hours to be logged by the Registrar
• This form can be found in the main and the counseling office, or click here for a copy: CommunityServiceHoursForm.pdf

8th-12th Graders - Earn 20 Community Service Hours in just 5 days of trails & Riparian restoration!

Session 1: June 8-12

Session 2: June 22-26

Space is limited, register early!

With the Youth Conservation Corps, you'll also: Build hands-on conservation and job skills, Help keep Ashland's parks healthy and beautiful, Make new friends and gain leadership experience.

Apply Now! Scan the QR code or go to ashlandoregon.gov/youthcorps.

Contact: Sulaiman Shelton, Volunteer Manager at (541)499.8798 (text) or sulaiman.shelton@ashlandoregon.gov

The HUB is a non-profit upscale resale boutique located in Ashland, Oregon. This community focused boutique offers shoppers a unique, satisfying and sustainable shopping experience while supporting compassionate end-of-life care at Celia's House and Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice.

Gain hours through: Cashiering, donation intake, processing donations, customer service, merchandising and reset, maintenance, warehouse, event support, and more! Apply in person or online.

Managers: Lara Knackstedt and Chalayne Gwin

1618 Ashland St, Ashland, OR 97520

(541) 488-7805 - thehub@sofriendsofhospice.org

FOTAS is a non-profit organization providing a wide variety of services and programs for pet owners in Jackson County such as conducting monthly vaccination and microchipping programs and operating a low cost spay and neuter clinic. FOTAS' Recycling Program allows Ashland residents to donate redeemable bottles and cans at the Ashland Recycling Center.

Ashland High School students are now eligible to work on the Recycling Program. Two thirds of all time work is paid while the other third is voluntary and unpaid. All hours worked will be tracked and eligible for credit towards AHS required community service hours.

Students that are interested in participating will be required to complete a job application and a short online interview so they'll get experience applying for a job and, if selected, real work experience that can be added to their resume, while also helping them to meet their AHS requirements for community service.

Although changes are likely over time and the work hours may be different on certain dates, the general work schedule for February is listed above.

If interested, you can review a more complete overview here or contact: Gary B. Yamamura, Founder, at g_yamamura@msn.com or call at 760.443.3967

Wednesdays at the Ashland UMC, 175 N Main St.

Work alongside friendly people of all ages: from elementary students to retired folks. Apply your hours to required community service for school or sports. Morning or afternoon shifts available. Text: 303-718-6659 or email fumcashlandfoodpantry@gmail.com

Students are invited to participate in AHAA's Student Arts Mentorship Program!

AHAA's Student Arts Mentorship Program partners with local artists, teachers, and the Ashland School District to match students with arts mentors outside of the classroom. Whether you are someone who loves to paint or enjoys singing, this is the perfect chance to enhance your creative skills and participate in private lessons, mentoring, or arts programs and camps outside of school. Students who are interested in trying something new or would like to pursue something after school with their friends are encouraged to participate.

AHAA offers scholarships to cover the costs associated with each of these opportunities. To learn more and to apply for a scholarship, please visit www.ashlandarts.org/studentscholarships.htm.

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!

The College & Career Center is located in the AHS Library. Students can get help exploring post high school education and career pathways by dropping in or reaching out to our AHS College & Career Specialist, Jen Marsden. She is available to help all students (and their families) explore post high school education and career options, and to assist in navigating the college admissions and financial aid process. Please reach out to her with questions or to schedule an appointment at jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us.

Interested students, especially juniors, and their families are strongly encouraged to attend this spring’s College & Career Pathways Information Sessions, learn about our ASPIRE program and check out the updated 2026-27 AHS College Handbook. Please see below for more info on these and other resources!

This semester, seniors explored post high school pathways in their AHS College & Career Readiness (CCR) and AP Macroeconomics/CCR classes, where they received support on completing college and scholarship applications. Find more information about scholarships available to seniors below. Second semester, all juniors will be taking our new Future Foundations class, where they will be learning about personal financial literacy, as well as exploring career and college opportunities. Jen Marsden (AHS College & Career Specialist) and AHS Counselors and are also available to individually help students explore their interests, and to assist in navigating the college admissions and financial aid process.

Juniors and other interested students, and parents/guardians, are encouraged to attend upcoming College & Career Pathways Info Sessions which will begin again in March. Check out the AHS College & Career Center webpage, where you can find a list of upcoming college visits, information on the AHS ASPIRE mentoring program, and other resources. We welcome students and parents/guardians to reach out to jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us or their AHS Counselor with questions or to schedule an appointment regarding career and college planning.

AHS College Handbook: Check out the new 2026-27 AHS College Handbook, which includes information on how to find an educational pathway that’s a good fit, opportunities available at community colleges and four-year public/private universities, WUE schools, financial aid/scholarships, and many other useful resources. Hard copies of the updated handbook will be available soon in the College & Career Center.

ACT/SAT Info and Updates: Students applying to four-year colleges that require test scores usually take the ACT and/or SAT in spring of junior year and/or fall of senior year. The Oregon Public Universities no longer require test scores for admissions. Many colleges and universities are test optional. Check individual schools for current guidelines. Students register for the ACT and SAT online.

Upcoming testing dates: ACT ( June 13, July 11), SAT (June 6, August 23). Students who qualify for a fee waiver for the ACT/SAT, should reach out to karyn.barats@ashland.k12.or.us in the AHS Counseling Office for a voucher before registering for either test.

Many of our students do NOT have to pay to take the ACT/SAT, AP tests, and can also receive tuition waivers and scholarships for SOU dual credit courses. To qualify for these benefits this school year, students/families must complete and turn in the Oregon Family Income Survey to the AHS Main Office to demonstrate their eligibility. You can find a link to a fillable PDF of this form at the end of the GOG. Hard copies are also available in the AHS Main Office.

ASPIRE at AHS: ASPIRE’s trained volunteer mentors work individually with students to explore education and career pathways. Mentors assist their students in researching colleges and training programs, preparing admissions and scholarship applications, understanding the financial aid process, and many other aspects of the road to post-secondary education and careers. Students who want to learn more about ASPIRE or sign up for a mentor can contact jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us

And here are a few more great resources: Oregon Goes to College, Get Schooled, Rogue Community College CTE Programs, Big Future, Niche, and Colleges that Change Lives.

Transform Youth & Family Counseling provides individual, family & group counseling, adhd testing, support for anxiety & depression, LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling, help with school stress & behavior concerns, family conflict & communication counseling.

Know someone who could benefit from our services? Please scan the QR code provided to complete our quick inquiry form. Once submitted, our Client Care Coordinator will contact the family, discuss their needs, verify insurance, and get them scheduled for an intake appointment.

Monday, June 8th-Thursday, June 11th

9-12 pm @ AHS Turf Field

$75 if registered by 5/15 ($95 after 5/15)

For boys and girls ages 5-13 years old. Email AHS Girls Soccer Coach to register: marieuhtoff@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Grizzly Soccer Booster Club.

Dear Ashland High School Parents,

Welcome to a new year of Ashland High School Athletics! We look forward to the 2026-2027 season. If your student is interested in participating in a sport this year, please follow the instructions below to complete the Athletics Release Form.

Again this school year the Athletic Release Form will be completed online through our partner company, Arbiter Sports. Arbiter Sports (formally Family ID) is a secure registration site that provides an easy, user-friendly means of registering for athletics. You will need to create a family profile just once during your student’s 4-year high school athletics participation. Once registered, the system will keep track of your information in your family profile. By saving your information future registrations will be simplified.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER

It will be helpful to have the following information on hand when completing the online registration form.

• · Health Insurance Information (Carrier and Policy Number)
• · Doctor Information (Name and Phone Number)
• · Emergency contact information

To register, go to: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/ashland-school-district

Once on the Ashland High School Arbiter Sports Page follow these instructions:

1. Click on Create Account in the upper right hand corner of the screen
2. Enter your family name, email address and create a password. You will receive an email with a link to confirm your new account (if you don’t see the email, check your spam or junk mail).
3. Click on the link in your email confirmation.You will use this account
4. After confirming your account you may now register for athletics.You may need to search Ashland High School in the “Find Programs” tab.
   
5. Once on the Ashland High School landing page on Arbiter Sports select the program (season) for which you would like to register. If your student is going to participate in winter or spring sports, you can sign up for those as well (one sport per season).
   
6. Enter the required information and sign the agreements, click continue.
   You will be prompted to confirm your registration on the next page.
7. Finally, you will be required to submit a Physicians Clearance. (See below)

PHYSICIAN’S CLEARANCE FORM

• 9th and 11th grade student athletes must be cleared by a physician in order to participate in high school sports. This must be on the OSAA form “School Sports Pre-Participation Examination” and is good for two calendar years.
• This form must be turned in to the athletics office before your child will be allowed to participate in any tryouts or practices. This can also be submitted by email Ashley.Caughell@ashland.k12.or.us or fax 541-482-8298, or upload to your Family ID registration.
• A completed physical examination is required dated after June 1, 2024. Physicals expire after two years. For example, if your student has a physical dated July 7th, 2024 it will expire July 7th, 2026.

SUPPORT

If you need assistance with you registration, you can call Arbiter Sports at 1-800-311-4060 or email: support@arbitersports.com. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly.

FALL (practice starts August 17th)

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Football

Mountain Bike

Soccer

Volleyball

Water Polo

WINTER (practice starts November 16th)

Basketball

Cheerleading

Snowboarding

Alpine Ski (downhill)

Nordic Ski (cross country)

Swimming

Wrestling

SPRING (practice starts March 1st)

Baseball

Crew

Equestrian

Golf

Softball

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball (boys club)

Please visit our Athletic Department Store and support our Grizzlies with some customizable gear!

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

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

Please see the letter below for an important notice from the Rogue Valley Transportation District about service reductions.

Hello Grizzly Families,

Please see the attached notices concerning detection of measles in thew wastewater in Josephine County.

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

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.

Instagram: @ashlandhighschool

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Twitter: @AHS_AshlandHigh

Past Grizz-O-Grams: https://www.smore.com/u/ahs

Website: http://ashland.k12.or.us
Location: 201 South Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520, USA
Phone: (541) 482-8771