Dear Families,

As we prepare to start the 2023-2024 school year, I hope that your summer has been full of rest, adventures, family time, lasting enjoyment and fulfilling work. The beginning of a new school year always brings excitement and anticipation. Whether you are new to our school or a graduating senior, the first days represent the possibilities of what is yet to come. On behalf of the entire staff of Estacada High School I welcome you and look forward to partnering with you to make this your best school year yet!

Enjoy the rest of your summer as you also prepare for the start of the school year. To assist in that planning, please review this first Ranger Report. Each Friday, you will receive a new Ranger Report that informs you of upcoming school events, keeps you connected to the school and provides other valuable information. Thank you, and be sure to reach out at any time as we continue to build a legacy of excellence at Estacada High.

Ryan Rosenau

-Go Rangers!

Mark Your Calendars

8/16 - School Registration

8/16 - Back to School BBQ Celebration

8/23 - Ranger Smart Start

8/28 - First day of school for 9th grade

8/29 - First day of school for everyone else

9/05 - School picture day

9/25 - Homecoming Week!

10/18 - Back To School Night

At registration, students and families will:

• Meet staff and school administration

• Sign up for a lockers

• Pay athletic fees

• Pay school fees, (ASB & parking)

• Purchase a Yearbook

• New transfer students can meet with their counselor

• Tour the school

When: August 16th

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with a break at 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (drop-in)

Where: Estacada High School Commons

Following Registration

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. HS Front Lawn

• Free BBQ for Ranger Families

• Enjoy music

• Lawn Games

• Bring a chair, hang out and celebrate the start of the school year!

New this year! Ranger Smart Start is an opportunity for our students with an IEP or 504 to connect with their teachers before classes begin. Particularly helpful for our incoming Freshmen, the goal of Smart Start is to allow time for our students to introduce themselves and to personally explain to teachers how they learn best. This connection fosters advocacy within our students and sets them up for success! Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend Smart Start with your student.

In preparation for Smart Start please complete this Introduction Profile for students to share with their teachers as they visit each classroom. Students may also create their own profile to share. I hope to see you this year at Smart Start.

When: Wednesday, August 23

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: A welcome reception will be set up in the high school commons. Students and families then follow the student’s schedule to visit each classroom.

Parents and Guardians:

You play a vital role in your child's academic success. The first step to academic achievement is establishing excellent school attendance habits. Student attendance is critical to student achievement at all grade levels.

Partner with us to improve attendance rates for the 2023-2024 school year

Each Ranger Report will feature comparative attendance data that will highlight our progress toward establishing excellent attendance rates at EHS

Ranger Site Council:

The Ranger Site Council is composed of school licensed and classified staff, students, parents and school administrators. Together the Site Council works collaboratively to develop plans to improve the school’s instructional programs and culture.

Ranger Parent Club:

The Ranger Parent Club uses its collective skills and experience to work collaboratively to support teachers and staff, enrich the educational experiences of students, and build a sense of community within the school.

If interested in volunteering for either the Ranger Site Council or the Ranger Parent Club please contact Ryan Rosenau at: rosenaur@estacada.k12.or.us

Life is full of distractions that keep us from performing our best.

Our expectation is that classrooms are cell phone free zones.

The classroom is a space for learning and engagement in preparation for a student’s next step in life. Join us in fostering this commitment to learning by:

• Talking with your student about their cell phone use in school.

• Be prepared to set limits and to collaborate with school staff in making learning a priority.

PLAYING WITH PURPOSE

SHRINERS EAST-WEST ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME

Each year, Oregon’s best Graduating high school football players compete on the field to provide medical care for children off the field.

Celebrate and Recognize

Waylon Riedel, Coach Mott, Dominic Nacoste, and Cory James

Perseverance ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Dependability ~ Empathy