SHS Community Newsletter

Dear School Community,

What a wonderful first week we've had! The halls have been buzzing again with the sound of laughter, lockers slamming, and students catching up with old friends and making new ones. There is nothing quite like seeing our school come back to life after the summer, and it's been a joy to watch.

A special welcome to all the new students, families, and staff who are joining the Scappoose school community this year, we are so glad you're here, and we can't wait to see all the ways you'll make this community even better.

To our returning staff, students, and families: thank you for the energy and enthusiasm you brought back with you. It's clear this is going to be a great year.

Our athletes and coaches have been working hard, and we are excited to see our football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and other fall programs compete. I encourage our students, families, and community members to come out and support our athletes. There is nothing quite like the energy and excitement that comes with Scappoose High School athletics!

Please click this link to access our back to school newsletter. 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

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

• Schedule Changes: Available in-person Tuesday & Wednesday outside the counseling office. Deadline: Friday, Sept 4th at 4 PM—no exceptions.

• Upcoming Events: Freshman Day & New Student Orientation on August 31st | National Manufacturing Field Trip (Oct 2nd) | National College Fair Field Trip (Oct 19th). Permission slips available in the counseling office.

• Seniors: Use SchoolLinks (replaces Naviance) for transcripts, college applications, and career planning. Login Here | Complete your required Career-Related Learning Experience (CRLE) by Dec 31st (job shadow, Career Spotlight, field trip, or class speaker).

• Testing: Free PreACT for 10th graders | Free PSAT for 11th graders (limited space, first come first served). Complete interest forms to sign up.

Scappoose School District has a new District Librarian! Jessica Migliorini comes to us with 20 years of experience in education, including 15 years as a certified librarian working with youth age 0-18 and their families. She will work alongside our Library Specialist, Ms. Tasha, to support the staff and students of of Scappoose High School in their reading and research endeavors. Mrs. Migs' goals for the SHS Library include growing the collection with relevant, appealing books for students and supporting classroom instruction with information skills for research and digital literacy.

We will be holding a mandatory band meeting on September 8th at the high school. This is for all parents and/or guardians. Please join us to learn more about this year's events and meet other band families. Find great ways to get involved and help get our program off to an amazing start!

We still have one more car wash, and we could use your help. Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-63547406-summer#/

Football season means pep games and cozy blankets! We will be hosting a booth at the four home football games this year to sell our super soft Scappoose blankets. We need some parent volunteers to help sell these amazing blankets for our program. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-64129173-home#/

Scappoose Bands Spirit Microsite is LIVE for the 2026–27 School Year!

Show your band pride and get ready for pep band season! Shop our latest band swag, including T-shirts, hats, long-sleeve shirts, and hoodies.

Online Band Swag Store:
The last day to place an online order is September 9, 2026!
Don’t miss out—gear up and show your Scappoose Bands spirit!
https://bigfrogofportland.chipply.com/scappoosebands/?action=viewall

Upcoming band events

September 8 - Beacock Music Instrument Pick-Up, 5 pm

September 8 - Mandatory Back to School Band Night, 6- 8 pm

September 11 - Football Game Blanket Fundraiser/Pep Band

September 12 - Car Wash Band Fundraiser, 12-4 pm

October 5 - OMEA MS/HS All-State Auditions due

October 9 - WIBC HS Audition & Applications due

October 9 - Football Game Blanket Fundraiser/Pep Band

October 13 - Band Booster Parent Meeting, 7-8 pm

October 16 - Homecoming Parade, Football Game Blanket Fundraiser/Pep Band

October 23 - WIBC HS Registration/Payment due

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