SHS Community Newsletter
Week of November 16th-20th
Principal Update
Scappoose School Community,
Thank you to all of our parents and families who took the time to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 9th and 10th. We appreciate your continued partnership and the opportunity to connect, discuss student progress, and work together to support the success of our students. Strong communication between home and school is an important part of what makes our school community successful.
There is plenty of excitement happening at Scappoose High School as we head into another great weekend of activities!
Scappoose Theatre will be presenting “Who Needs a Script, Anyways?” We encourage everyone to come out, enjoy the show, and support our talented students and theatre program. It is a great opportunity to see the hard work and creativity of our students on display! Performance dates and times are:
November 12 – 7:00 PM
November 13 – 7:00 PM
November 14 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Our fall sports teams continue to make us proud, and we have two big postseason events this weekend!
Football: The Indians take on Estacada tonight at 7:00 PM in the quarterfinals. Come out and support the team as they continue their postseason run!
Girls Soccer: Congratulations to our girls soccer team on advancing to the championship game! They will take the field Saturday at 1:00 PM at Liberty High School. Let's get a great turnout and show our support as they compete for a championship!
Families are encouraged to reference the district website for current information as well.
Go Indians!
Principal Jerimy Kelley
971-200-8005
ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP
COUNSELING CORNER
Welcome to the SHS Counseling Newsletter!
Please access the full newsletter here. Below are some highlights.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)
ATHLETIC UPDATES
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
OSAA 4A Football Playoffs - Friday, November 13, at McNabb Field, 7 PM
OSAA 4A Soccer Quarterfinals - Saturday, November 14, at Liberty High School, 1 PM
Winter Sports-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
Football
Quarterfinals - hosting the Estacada Rangers, Friday, November 13 @ 7 PM
Girls Soccer
Blanked the Henley Hornets in the semifinal of the playoffs Tuesday, 1-0
Playing the #4 Marist Catholic Spartans on Saturday, November 14 at 1 PM
Cross Country
Scappoose Girls brought home hardware, placing 4th at the state championship
Congrats to Kate Kessi for dominating a tough field to win the individual title
Winter Sports Registration - Register Now for all the Winter Sports Offerings
Reach out with questions you have about registration or pre-season workouts
LIBRARY NEWS
SHS BAND NEWS
Reminder: Our wreath and jam orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 18th, from 2:30 pm - 6 pm in the high school cafeteria/lobby area.
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 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
December 8 - Winter SMS/SHS Band Concert - 7 pm SHS auditorium
December 15 - Band Booster Parent Meeting, 7-8 pm SHS band room
December 16 - SHS Band plays at Whoville - 6-7 pm Watts House
December 19 - Tuba Christmas - Downtown Portland
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.
