SHS Community Newsletter

We have another exciting week ahead at Scappoose High School, with plenty of opportunities to get involved and support our students! I encourage families and community members to come out and enjoy everything happening around campus.

Scappoose Theatre also has an exciting production coming up in November! Our students will be presenting "Who Needs a Script, Anyways?" We encourage families and community members to come out and support our talented theatre students. Performance dates and times are:

• November 5 – 7:00 PM

• November 6 – 7:00 PM

• November 8 – 7:00 PM

• November 12 – 7:00 PM

• November 13 – 7:00 PM

• November 14 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

A Few Important Dates and Reminders:

• November 9–10: Parent-teacher conferences.

• Conference scheduling is now open! Please use the SHS Conference Scheduling Website to schedule a time to meet with your student's teachers.

• No School on Wednesday November 11th-Honor a Veteran!

• School doors will be opened at 7:45 am, students must enter at the auditorium doors. Thank you for assisting in school safety

Families are encouraged to reference the district website for current information as well.

Go Indians!

Principal Jerimy Kelley

jkelley@scappoose.k12.or.us

971-200-8005

Due to an overwhelming number of unexcused student absences, Scappoose High School will be reinstituting Saturday School. Students who accumulate unexcused absences will be assigned to attend. To excuse your student's absence, you must contact Tina Gift directly at 971-200-8005 ext. 5015 or tgift@scappoose.k12.or.us . Written notes will not be accepted as an excuse. Accepted reasons for an excused absence include: personal illness or medical appointment, illness or death in the family, religious observance, school-sponsored activity, or emergency situations approved by administration. Please remember: any absence occurring midday must be arranged through Tina Gift prior to your student leaving campus. Students with excessive tardiness and multiple detentions will be assigned Saturday School on 11/7.

Please click on the links below for upcoming events:

Activities

SHS Socials

Club Updates

Meet Your Counselors:

• Aarin Pinkstaff: 12th Grade | College & Career
• Erin Neelands: 9th–11th Grade | Last Names A–K
• Alyssa Jacobson: 9th–11th Grade | Last Names L–Z

Newsletter at a Glance:

• FAFSA now open for 2027-28
• October college visits & financial aid presentations
• Senior info: transcripts, SchoolLinks, career development credit
• Testing opportunities for 10th & 11th graders
• Key deadline: Career-Related Learning Experience Survey due December 31st (seniors)

Important Reminders:

• Request all official transcripts through SchooLinks (not the counseling office)
• Many colleges are now test-optional – check with schools directly about SAT/ACT requirements
• PreACT available free for 10th graders (deadline Dec 18)

All of our home games at McNabb Field or in the main gym will be broadcast on HUDL and the NFHS Network (subscription).

Huge Weekend for Scappoose Athletics and State Playoff and Championship Events

• State Cross Country Championships - Saturday, November 7, at Lane C.C. (Eugene)

• State Cross Country Championship Schedule, Tickets, and Results

• OSAA 4A Football Playoffs - Friday, November 6, at McNabb Field, 7 PM

• 4A Championship Bracket and Tickets

• OSAA 4A Soccer Quarterfinals - Saturday, November 7, at McNabb Field, 5 PM

• 4A Championship Bracket and Tickets

Winter Sports is Only a Week Away from Starting - Meeting Sunday, November 15

• Student-Athlete and Guardian - Meeting at 6 PM in Auditorium

• Official Tryouts and Practices Begin Monday, November 16

• Team Breakout Sessions (Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling) after General Session

• Activity and Sports Registration

Football

• Opening Round Playoffs - hosting the Baker Bulldogs, Friday, November 6 @ 7 PM

• OSAA State Playoff Information

• Schedule and Results

Girls Soccer

• Blanked Cottage Grove in the opening round of the playoffs Wednesday, 8-0

• Hosting North Bend in the Quarterfinals on Saturday, November 7 at 5 PM

• OSAA State Playoff Information

• Schedule and Results

Boys Soccer

• Traveled to Klamath Union HS and lost in the opening round on a goal with seconds left

• Ended an extremely successful year by finishing 2nd in league

• OSAA State Playoff Information

• Schedule and Results

Cross Country

• Both teams received invitations to compete at the state championships this weekend

• The state championships will be at Lane Community College (Eugene) on November 7

• State Cross Country Championship Information

• Season Schedule

Winter Sports Registration - Register Now for all the Winter Sports Offerings

• Reach out with questions you have about registration or pre-season workouts

• Activity and Sports Registration

The SHS Library wants to give a big shout out to our colleagues in the English department for sharing our Build a Better Library survey with SHS students! We’ve had 140 students respond with great and diverse suggestions of books they’d like to see added to the library shelves. They’ve also shared ideas for ways that we can improve the library’s vibe, from softer lighting to a slide! The SHS Library staff will get to work on your suggestions, so look for new books coming soon. (We’re not sure about the slide…)

Scappoose Bands is teaming up with Astoria-based Jammers Jam Co. for a delicious fundraiser featuring locally made jams, BBQ sauces, and apple butter!

October 29 – November 12 - 50% of fundraiser sales go directly to Scappoose Bands!

Every jar features a custom Scappoose Bands label and a QR code that plays music featuring our very own student musicians! These make great holiday gifts while supporting local students.

Everyone can participate! You don’t need to know a band student to order. Shop online, share with friends and family, or send a gift anywhere in the U.S.. Student-collected orders will be delivered to Scappoose High School on November 18.

Order here: www.jammersjamco.com/sb

Please check out the following events and sign up to volunteer for as many as your time allows! There are sign-ups for both students and parents (grandparents or other adult family members are welcome to volunteer with a current background check through the district). So please check them out!

Evergreens Wreath Pick-Up Date Help 11/18/26:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66432579-engels#/

Scappoose Bands 2026/7 Festival Chaperones (SHS+SMS):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66433633-shsband#/

Mattress World Fundraiser Help 2/13/2027

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66433016-mattress#/

OMEA District Solo/Ensemble Festival Volunteers at SHS 2/27/27

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-66433548-omea#/

Upcoming band events

November 6 - Football Game Playoffs (Pep Band Plays)

November 12 - Jammers Jam Co Fundraiser Orders/$ due

November 13 - Football Game Playoffs (Pep Band Plays)

November 17 - Band Booster Parent Meeting, 7-8 pm SHS band room

November 18 - Wreath and Jam order pickup - SHS lobby 2:30 pm - 6 pm

November 20 - 23 - WIBC Honor Band in Seattle, WA

December 5 - Drumline @ Nike Cross Nationals

December 5 - Jazz Band @ Skyview Jazz Festival

There are MANY ways you can help support our AMAZING Scappoose Band Program by donating your time and skills in various roles. We NEED parent and community volunteers in several roles.

Providing food for students during festivals and trips

Board Member positions (open positions for 2026-27: Social Media)

Please reach out to Mr. LaGrone or the Scappoose Band Booster President, Danielle Smith, at scappooseband@gmail.com

Band Website/Calendar - https://www.scappooseband.org/

Parents' & Boosters' meeting minutes: https://www.scappooseband.org/booster-minutes

here.

Driver's Education Information