GRIZZ-O-GRAM

Dear Grizzly Families,

This past week, we had the wonderful opportunity to come together during our parent-teacher conferences, and I want to express my sincere appreciation to our families, students, and staff for making these conversations so meaningful and productive.

Conferences are much more than an opportunity to discuss grades and academic performance. They are a time to celebrate successes, recognize individual growth, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen the partnershipsthat help our students thrive. It was inspiring to see teachers, parents, and students engaging in thoughtful conversations, sharing perspectives, and working together to establish goals for continued success.

At Ashland High School, we believe that education is a shared responsibility. Each of us plays an important role in helping our students discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. When students take ownership of their learning, families remain engaged, and teachers provide guidance and encouragement, remarkable things can happen.

When we work together, we accomplish more! This simple but powerful idea is at the heart of the community we continue to build at AHS. Our collective commitment to student learning, personal growth, and meaningful relationships makes our school a special place.

Thank you to our dedicated teachers for the care and preparation they bring to these conversations, to our families for their continued partnership, and to our students for their willingness to reflect, grow, and strive for excellence.

Let's carry the positive energy and collaborative spirit of conferences into the weeks ahead. Together, we will continue creating a school where every student feels supported, challenged, valued, and inspired to succeed.

Go Grizzlies!

Francisco L. Atanes

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• Upcoming Events
• Support Our School!
• AHS PTO
• Class of 2027
• Senior Photos
• 26-27 Yearbook Preorders
• Student Parking & Cell Phone Policy
• Registrar & Attendance
• AHS Student & Parent Handbook
• Bus Routes
• Nutrition Services
• Family Income Survey
• Student Health & Safety
• Social Media & Helpful Links

Scan the QR code to download photos from our Homecoming Dance! The code is 9368.

11/11 - Veteran's Day (No School)

11/12 - Graduation Order Day

11/24 - Site Council

11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Thursday, November 12th during TCB Jostens will be hosting a Senior Celebration/Graduation Order Day! Order your cap and gown unit, graduation announcements, senior gear, and pick up a crumbl slice! Already ordered? Great! Come celebrate!

Nov. 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th @ 7:00 pm

Nov. 7th and 14th @ 3:00 pm

Understudy show Nov. 10th @ 7:00 pm

Adults $20

Seniors/Students $15

5 & Under, Thespians, and ASD Employees are FREE!

Get your tickets at www.ashlandhs.booktix.com

Would you like to earn some community service hours and get to see the fall musical for free? Sign up to work in the concession stand or usher at Alice by Heart! You can scan one of the QR codes around campus or follow this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0D44AFA722A0FDC43-66800878-alice?useFullSite=false

The next TCB Art Pop-Up is coming up! Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 12th, and make sure to sign-up in the library. Only students who have registered in advance will be allowed to participate.

Check out these fall events at the Ashland Public Library!

Join the Site Council and be part of the conversation about school improvement, student achievement, and creating the best possible experience for all students at Ashland High School.

2026-2027 Meeting Dates:

• November 24th
• December 15th
• January 19th
• February 23rd
• March 30th
• April 27th
• May 18th

Connect with other teens and be your authentic self! Join us for Council, games, activities, snacks and fun.

Happening in Ashland, Oregon

8 week sessions: September-May

7th-10th grade, All genders, Wednesdays 4:30-6:30

Sign up using the QR code today!

For more information, contact Jasmyne@Guided-Passages.com or visit www.guided-passages.com

AHS Native American Student Union is seeking someone skilled in woodworking who is willing to donate their skills to help us repair Otterlifter after recent damage. Otterlifter, which was blessed by Takelma elder, the late Agnes Emma Baker Pilgrim, known to many as “Grandma Aggie,” represents all of the River People.
If you are willing to help, please contact Dr. Toni S. Wright at Toni.Wright@ashland.k12.or.us

The materials needed for Fiber Arts classes are largely acquired through donations. Some projects involve hand sewing while others are completed on a sewing machine. Still others utilize knitting or crocheting skills. We will gladly accept supplies related to any of these activities. Below are some of the materials we could use in our classes.

• Felt of all colors
• Embroidery thread
• 100% cotton fabric with no stretch (the smallest size we can use is 6” by 6”)
• 6” – 9” zippers of any color
• Flannel with no stretch (2 ¾ yard to 3-yard pieces to accommodate the variety of students’ heights and sizes.)
• ¾” elastic
• Thread of all colors
• Worsted weight yard (A beanie uses about 150-200 yds of yarn)
• Crochet hooks and knitting needles (with a preference for 16” circular needles)
• Ripstop nylon
• 1” webbing & Fastex buckles

Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated by both the students and myself. Thank you for considering donating to our program!

Join us for our upcoming PTO meetings!

The next meetings will be:

November 19

December 17

All at 5:30 pm in the Library on the AHS Campus

All parents and supporters are welcome!

Our class of 2027 Graduation will be held on June 11th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Lithia Park Bandshell

Grass Seating Opens: 5:00 pm

Students Line Up: 6:00 pm

Ceremony Starts: 6:30 pm

Order everything you need for graduation through Jostens.com today!

Our next Class of 2027 Senior Party Committee meeting is coming up:

📅 Monday, November 9
⏰ 6:30 PM — please note that we are starting 30 minutes later this time!

We hope everyone can make it! Send us a DM if you need the meeting address or have any questions.

Many hands will be needed to make Senior All Night an amazing, safe, and memorable celebration for our seniors. We would love to have you join us! ❤️💙

Funds are needed to cover the cost of facility rental, food, activities, insurance and raffle prizes.

For more information, go to ashlandseniorparty27@gmail.com

https://photos.jostens.com/3PM3XC

Attention students and parents: purchase your yearbook before Nov. 27th to lock in the lowest price of the year! Last year, we sold out, so purchasing a yearbook ahead of time guarantees that you will have one for signing day. Buy your 26-27 Yearbook here!

Student personal electronic devices must be powered off and securely stored from the time students enter the school campus until they exit the school campus, from

8 am to 4 pm (unless expressly allowed under the exceptions listed below).

Campus refers to all school grounds, buildings, athletic fields, and any location where students are participating in a school-sponsored activity under staff supervision, including field trips).

Personal electronic devices may be used when use complies with the terms of:

• The student’s medical provider’s order for the care and treatment of a medical condition
• The student’s individualized education program (IEP) or an education plan (504)
• A written exemption provided for the student based on a requested received in JFCEB-AR.

Personal electronic devices may be kept by students in lockers or backpacks, as designated by each school, but personal electronic devices are not to be stored on the student’s person or in the student’s clothing during regular instructional hours.

Necessary communications during the school day while on school grounds between students and parents or guardians can be made through the school office.

Students in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Enforcement of the Cell Phone Policy

If a student violates the cell phone policy, the following

steps will be taken

First Violation

• The teacher or staff member will collect the phone and notify the office
• The office will hold the phone, and an Administrator will inform parents
• The phone will be returned to the student at the end of the day

Second Violation

• The teacher or staff member will collect the phone and notify the office
• Phones will only be returned directly to a parent or guardian
• The student will also receive a cell phone behavior contract

Third Violation

• The teacher or staff member will collect the phone and notify the office
• The phone must be picked up by a parent or guardian
• The student will receive 1 day of In School Suspension (ISS)

Confiscated Electronics:

Electronics that are confiscated can be picked up in the AHS Main Office at the end of the student’s instructional day. Students with a first offense will be able to pick it up on their own, repeat infractions require a parent to pick up the confiscated device.

Students! If Students! If you would like to park in our student parking lot, you MUST fill out a student parking permit application. With the application, you must include a photo of your driver’s license, up-to-date car insurance, a parent signature, and a $5 fee. you would like to park in our student parking lot, you MUST fill out a student parking permit application. With the application, you must include a photo of your driver’s license, up-to-date car insurance, a parent signature, and a $5 fee.

If you park in the student lot WITHOUT a parking permit after Friday, September 18th, you will get stickered. Multiple offenses will result in the booting of your vehicle and/or towing.

Student Parking is limited to the back half of the lot on the corner of Mountain and Iowa. All other parking lots on campus are staff only, including the lots behind the H-building, Science Building, Gym building, and Titus Alley.

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! For questions regarding transcripts, contact Jay.Villanueva@ashland.k12.or.us

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

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

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

Welcome to a new school year! Our goal is to help every student stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you for partnering with us by following these health guidelines and keeping us informed of any significant changes in your child's health.

When Should My Child Stay Home?

Please keep your child home if they have any of the following:

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Students may return after they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours. Students may return after being symptom-free for 24 hours without medication.
• A new or unexplained rash, especially if accompanied by fever.
• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough that prevents participation in school.
• Colored drainage from the eyes or symptoms of a contagious eye infection.
• Stiff neck with fever, unusual drowsiness, significant behavior changes, or jaundice.
• Skin sores or lesions that are draining or cannot be covered.
• Symptoms of illness that prevent your child from participating comfortably in school.

If your child becomes ill while at school, a parent or emergency contact will be notified to pick them up.

Major Injuries

If your child experiences a significant injury, such as a concussion, broken bone, dislocation, or other injury affecting mobility or participation at school, please notify the nurse or school before they return.

Please provide:

• A healthcare provider's note describing activity restrictions.
• Information regarding mobility equipment (crutches, wheelchair, brace, etc.).
• Instructions for returning to physical education, recess, athletics, or other activities.
• Any accommodations your child may need during the school day.

Following Surgery

If your child has surgery, please contact the nurse or school before they return to school so we can support a safe transition.

Please provide:

• A healthcare provider's clearance to return to school.
• Any temporary activity restrictions and their expected duration.
• Medication orders if medication is needed during school hours.

Medications at School

If your child requires medication during the school day, please contact the school before the first day the medication is needed. Medications must be provided according to Ashland School District policy with the appropriate authorization forms.

Keep the School Nurse Informed

Please notify the school nurse if your child has:

• A new medical diagnosis.
• Asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies, or another chronic health condition.
• Changes to medications or emergency care plans.
• A hospitalization, surgery, or significant injury.
• Any health concern that may affect learning or participation at school.

Working together helps us provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. If you have questions or concerns about your child's health needs, please contact your school.

Thank you for your partnership, and I wish you and your family a healthy and successful school year!

Sincerely,

Erin Hope, RN District Nurse Ashland School District

Medical Care: Sick visits and injury care, checkups and sports physicals, immunizations and screenings.

Behavioral Health: Mental health services, skills development and SUD support, family engagement and care coordination.

To schedule an appointment, call (541) 494-4874. Scan the QR code to watch a short video and learn about care in your community. Visit www.laclinicahealth.org/school-health-centers

Ashland School Counselors

541-482-8771 then press 4

Located on the Ashland High School Campus

Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm

For more information, visit https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/oregon.immunization.program/viz/shared/4NQKT5TMM

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.

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