Miller News

December 6, 2024

From the Principal

Dear SHS Families,

On December 18th, SHS will undergo an Accreditation Review. During this process, an outside agency will evaluate our school’s leadership capacity, learning capacity, and resources capacity. Components of the review include interviews with a parent/guardian focus group, a student focus group, and a staff focus groups. Thank you in advance to everyone participating in this important process.

I also want to express my gratitude for the many thoughtful responses and comments to the survey I sent out regarding your perceptions of SHS and our social and academic climate. The results will first be shared at the upcoming Partnership Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the SHS library. The main focus of this meeting will be to set priorities based on the survey results. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend; I value your input in this process. Refreshments will be provided.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Principal da Silva

Calendar Items

General 🗓️

Dec. 5: Winter Choir Concert 7 pm Auditorium

Dec. 7: Springfield Christmas Parade

Dec. 12: Late work deadline

Dec. 13: Early Release

Dec. 13: Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm Auditorium

Dec. 18: Winter Band Concert 7:00 pm Auditorium

Dec. 17: Fire Drill 9:15 am

Jan. 7: C-day Schedule

Graduation time change

Mark your calendars. Graduation will be on June 6th with a start time of 7:30 pm.

Athletics

Dec 9: GBX vs Canby - JV 4pm, V 7pm

Dec 9: BBX vs Canby - JV 4pm, V 5:30pm, Fr 7pm

Dec 11: BBX @ Ridgeview - Fr/JV 5pm, V 6:30pm

Dec 11: Wrestling @ Junction City 6pm

Dec 12: GBX vs Silverton - JV 5:15pm, V 6:45pm

Dec 13: Wrestling @ Philomath

Dec 13: Swimming @ North Eugene 4:15pm

Dec 13-14: BBX at Centennial Tournament JV/V

Dec 14: Wrestling @ McKay

Dec 16: GBX @ Crescent Valley - JV 5:30pm, V 7pm

Dec 17: BBX @ Silverton - Fr/JV 5:30pm, V 7pm

Dec 18-21: GBX to Arizona Tournament of Champions

Dec 18: Wrestling vs Churchill 6pm

Dec 20: Swimming @ Willamalane 4pm

Athletic Events

Students:

Please refrain from bringing backpacks, bags, or purses to the games. These items will be subject to being searched upon entry. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

Springfield High School's Mission Statement

To empower all students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful future.

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Portrait of a Springfield High School Graduate

At Springfield High, we are integrating our efforts so that all students will become:

Engaged individuals: An SHS graduate is an adaptable and productive member of the community.
Innovative problem solvers: An SHS graduate is resourceful.
Ethical decision makers: An SHS graduate thinks deeply and makes informed decisions.
Effective communicators: An SHS graduate listens actively, speaks and writes clearly and respectfully.
Productive collaborators: An SHS graduate engages with others to achieve common goals.

SHS Health Center

The Springfield Schools Health Center (SSHC) is a Community Health Centers of Lane County clinic that is located on the SHS campus near the soccer field. This clinic offers primary care providers, mental health services, and more. We bill insurance, accept Medicare, Medicaid, and OHP. If uninsured, we can still see you and have our Access Team help you and the entire family get signed up for health insurance.

541-682-3550

Schedule an appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Drop-in appointments available every: Monday/Thursday/Friday at 11:30am, 1:30pm, & 3:00pm; Tuesday, 1:30pm & 3:00pm

1050 10th St. (on the corner of 10th & Healthy Way)

Springfield, OR 97477

SSHC specific CHC page: Springfield Schools Health Center/Community Health Centers of Lane County

Attention Seniors!

Yearbooks!

Buy your yearbook today!

Yearbooks are at the lowest price right now at $55 and now is the perfect time to buy! A couple of awesome highlights from the classes: students are working hard on getting quotes from students all over campus as well as taking photos at clubs, sports and even classes to showcase in the book. The yearbook is 200 pages this year (50 more than last year)! At the end of Semester 1, the book will go up in price to $65 so lock in the best price now! Click here to buy online: https://tinyurl.com/SHSyearbook25

Seniors - Buy a Senior Ad!

Senior Ads are a great way to showcase multiple photos of your senior from baby years to high school graduate! Include text to add a sweet note of appreciation and encouragement to your senior! Ads are available in full, half, quarter and ⅛ sizes. Senior Ad purchases are due by Feb. 15th. Purchase online here: https://tinyurl.com/SHSyearbook25

Senior Photos

Seniors are allowed to send in a senior photo to be used in place of the Picture Day photos taken in October. These photos are usually taken by a professional photographer and need to include a headshot, no inappropriate language or gestures and need to be a high-quality png or jpeg. Photos can be submitted to kate.mcguire@springfield.k12.or.us by Jan. 19th.

From the College and Career Corner

College/Career Coordinator: Cindy Dapkus

COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER: The College and Career Center is located in the library and welcome to all grades for drop-in visits and appointments with Mrs. Dapkus and our amazing UO SAIL mentors.

UPCOMING DATES:

12/2 Army visiting in the foyer at lunch

12/3 Navy visiting in the foyer at lunch

12/3 Portland State in the library at 11:00am

12/3 Portland State application workshop at LCC 3:00-5:00pm

12/4 Army National Guard in the foyer at lunch

12/5 Marines in the foyer at lunch

OREGON HIGH HOOPS is looking for high school basketball players wishing to mentor at their Open Gym. Those who volunteer may apply for a scholarship through Oregon High Hoops. Mentorship flyers - High School & Middle School.pdf

FAFSA or ORSAA? Unsure if you should apply for FAFSA or ORSAA? Use this tool: FAFSA/ORSAA Filtration Tool Need to fill out the ORSAA? Contact Cindy Dapkus

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE Seniors, have you received a college acceptance? See Mrs. Dapkus in the College & Career Center, she has a gift for you!

OREGON PROMISE Seniors, if you have a 2.0 GPA or above, you may be eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant which could potentially pay for up to 90 credits at community college. Step 1: Apply for Oregon Promise, Step 2: Apply for Community College, Step 3: Apply for FAFSA/ORSAA

ESSAY EDITING Do you need an essay edited for a scholarship or college application? Share it with Cindy Dapkus and you’ll have the edits of up to 3 SAIL mentors.

LCC Seniors, the Lane Community College application is now open! If you’re interested in applying, stop by the College & Career Center, Mrs. Dapkus has a waiver code for the deposit fee.

OSAC SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors, the OSAC Scholarship application has over 10 MILLION dollars for Oregon students continuing on with trades, 4 year university or community college. Last year 14 SHS students earned $61,000 in scholarships through the OSAC! Early Bird Deadline is February 17! To apply: OSAC Portal

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available for all students. Keep an eye on the SHS Spreadsheets in the Google classrooms for upcoming scholarships to be posted.2025 Senior Scholarships 9-11 GRADE Scholarships 24-25

Students, need a job? Check out the Job Opportunity slide show! Job Opportunities

Student and Family Resources

2024-25

FOOD RESOURCES

Weekend Pantry Pack

Snack and convenience foods for the weekend
Students choose 6 food items via Google Form
Pick up from Resource Room Fridays after school
Order at: bit.ly/shspantry

Family Food Box

Dry goods + fresh fruit and vegetables
Students or parents choose the food items they want
Order via Google form
Pick up from Main Office T/Th between 2-3:30; limited delivery available
First step is to register: bit.ly/shsfoodreg

CLOTHING RESOURCES

Miller Outfitters is our very own free thrift clothing boutique, located in the cafeteria!

Open whenever the cafeteria is open
[mostly] student run and maintained
New items come in all the time
Students can take what they need
Student donations encouraged!

OTHER

Resource Room (363) has snacks, toiletry items and school supplies
Attendance office is stocked with granola and fresh fruit
For all other needs, students should fill out the resource request form: bit.ly/shsaskhere