THE GRANTONIAN

🩴 June 🩴

June 3- People's Court Fundraiser 6-9pm

June 3–5 – Finals
June 4 – * Rehearsal Seniors required to attend 10am @PSU; Class of 2026 Graduation (PSU), 7:30 PM

June 5 – Last Day of School

Lost and Found is currently overflowing with jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and even some unexpected treasures!

Here’s the catch: most people who have lost something don’t actually realize it's gone yet. We highly encourage all students to take a quick stroll by the Lost and Found this week, even if you are absolutely certain you aren't missing a thing. You might just spot that favorite sweater you thought was tucked away in the back of the closet at home!

Grant's lost and found is on located on the bottom floor near the gym.

Any items left unclaimed by Monday, June 8th will be donated to a local charity. Thank you for helping us clear out the clutter!

Valid June 1–August 31

The TriMet Summer Pass is valid on all buses and trains across the Portland area, making it easier than ever for students to explore their communities. Whether it’s commuting to a summer job, attending enrichment programs, volunteering, or simply meeting up with friends, the pass removes the stress of coordinating rides and reduces the burden often placed on parents and caregivers.

Available to all eligible students regardless of financial resources

The Summer Pass is available to all eligible students, ensuring equitable access to opportunities across the region. However, passes are limited, so early sign-up is strongly encouraged to guarantee access before they run out.

It’s a pass to access all things summer

While savings are significant, the value of the Summer Pass goes far beyond cost by opening the door to discovery, independence, and new experiences. Students can easily reach rivers, parks, museums, swimming pools, sports fields, courts, local markets, libraries, and cultural events happening throughout the metro area.

Getting started is simple

Or, load the Summer Pass on your Hop card by filling in the form above.

Some Senior Scholarship recipients:

Esther Mwango

Sarah Graff

Silas Blum

Caleb Wong

Sam Tanner Evans

Ava Schneider

Verity Winterbower

Orion Beil

Henry Wines

Lileana Piacquadio

Avery Zehntbauer

Emiko Gillam

JV Hernandez

Luke Histand

Dalonzo Badon

Lucy Kapranos

Saya Tipton

Willa Stockton

Sit Abdalle

Ella Burgess

Not pictured: Larissa Miner-Tan, Delaney Hill

This Wednesday we celebrated our student athletes that have chosen to play at the next level!

Class of 2026:

Macy Davis, Volleyball - Macalester College

Patrick Ford, Football - Pacific University

Lucy Kapranos, Soccer - University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Zoey Spanish, Soccer - Wheaton College, Massachusetts

Nailani Solomon, Soccer - University of South Florida

Sadie Melville, Soccer - Fort Lewis College

Lauren Flisakowski, Soccer - Ithaca College

Liam Siel, Soccer - University of Hawaii at Hilo

Gideon McDonald, Soccer - Chaminade University of Honolulu

Owen Bonnin, Soccer - Santa Clara University

Seneca Wahab-Holles, Water Polo - Chapman University

Sofia Korpi, Water Polo - Occidental College

Henry Merrill, Swimming - Bowdoin College

MIles Bown, Baseball - Lane Community College

Elliot Raiton, Baseball - San Diego Mesa College

Joaquin Goodlow, Baseball - Mt. Hood Community College

Willa Stockton, Track & Field - Oregon State University

Silas Wise, Track & Field - Augustana College

Nick Akita, Track & Field/Cross Country - Vassar College
Grady Gilkey, Track & Field/Cross Country - University of Redlands

Liam Paulson, Track & Field/Cross Country - Macalester College
Jasper Bennett, Track & Field/Cross Country - Macalester College
Dylan Sahli, Track & Field/Cross Country - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Colton Hasser, Track & Field/Cross Country - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Eli Anderson, Track & Field - Occidental College

Amelia Armstrong, Rowing - The University of Alabama

Four Grant Students Nominated to the 2026 All-State Journalism Team

First Team: June Bӓck

Second Team: Eleanor Price

Honorable Mention: Eliot Logan and Amelia Shaw

More info can be found HERE about the All-State Journalism Teams

Grant High School Cleans Up in Oregon's Student Media Olympics!

The OJEA Student Media Olympics is the premiere state contest for secondary media students in Oregon and we had 10 students win an award for their individual work from this past year. We also received a "Superior" rating for all three of the issues that we entered into the contest.

Please join me in recognizing the following students for their work in this contest: Irma Anderson, June Bӓck, Phoebe Bialecki, Sayuri Hara (c/o 2025), Lizzie Harris, Logan Hendrickson, Eliot Logan, Eleanor Price, Amelia Shaw, and Zoe Shaw.

I would especially like to recognize Amelia Shaw for winning "Best in Category" for her profile article on Superintendent Armstrong!

Grant Magazine Students Recognized for Gold Circle Awards at the National Level

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) offers student journalists Gold Circle Awards to recognize superior individual student work. These awards recognize the work during the 2024-25 school year, so some of the winners graduated last year.

Please join me in recognizing the following students: June Bӓck, Lucy Brewster, Claire Coffey, Cash Courtney, Eliot Logan, Matt Polk, Berlin Talbott, Harper Schein Williams, and Lucy Zimmerman.

While being recognized for your journalism work is impressive, the following students won first place in their categories. Claire Coffey and Eliot Logan won first place in the news writing category, while Lucy Brewster, Matt Polk, and Berlin Talbott won first place in the categories of alternative story form and informational graphics.

Please join us in congratulating all of these student journalists for their hard work!

We are proud to announce the distinguished speakers who will address the Class of 2026 at this year’s graduation ceremony.

Evan Mettler

Sonja Seidman

Brandon Solano Miranda

Kazmer Zawadzki

Class of 2026: Senior Check-Out & Graduation Updates

Yesterday was our official Senior Check-Out! The energy was high as our seniors buzzed around the school wrapping up their high school careers. Between turning in supplies, settling lost book fees, and completing counselor exit interviews, students picked up their graduation tickets and enjoyed a wonderful banquet breakfast beautifully crafted by our Culinary Arts teacher, Chef Hale.

While checking out over 500 students at once is always a massive undertaking, the day went incredibly well. We are so proud of this group, and we will truly miss seeing the Class of 2026 in our halls!

Important Graduation Ticket Information

• Ticket Distribution: All seniors should now have their graduation tickets in hand.

• Venue & Ticket Limits: Because our graduation venue has strict capacity limits, every graduate received exactly 5 tickets. * Extra Ticket Requests: We know many families requested additional tickets. Unfortunately, due to tight space restrictions, we were unable to accommodate these extra requests.

Thank you so much for your understanding, flexibility, and cooperation as we prepare to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026!

Yesterday was our official Senior Check-Out! The energy was high as our seniors buzzed around the school wrapping up their high school careers. Between turning in supplies, settling lost book fees, and completing counselor exit interviews, students picked up their graduation tickets and enjoyed a wonderful banquet breakfast beautifully crafted by our Culinary Arts teacher, Chef Hale.

While we know checking out over 500+ will never go perfect, we feel the day went well. We are so proud of this group, and we will truly miss seeing the Class of 2026 in our halls!

Important Graduation Ticket Information

• Ticket Distribution: All seniors should now have their graduation tickets in hand.

• Venue & Ticket Limits: Because our graduation venue has strict capacity limits, every graduate received exactly 5 standard tickets unless they opted to have less.

• Extra Ticket Requests: We know many families requested additional tickets. Unfortunately, due to tight space restrictions, we were unable to accommodate all of the extra requests, and we do not have any additional tickets available.

We recommend hosting a Streaming Party! > Since venue space is so limited, we highly suggest hosting a streaming party at home with friends and extended family! Its comfortable and you get great close up shots of what's happening on stage. You can watch the ceremony live together via the PPS Communications YouTube Livestream.

A Note on Ticket Envelopes & Extra Requests

To clear up any confusion regarding how extra ticket requests were processed, please review the details below:

• The Label: Your student’s original request for extra tickets might still be listed on their envelope label, even if it could not be fulfilled.

• Standard Tickets: Before distribution, our counseling team verified and signed off that the amount of ticket requested on your senior survey were inside (before any additional request).

• If You Were Granted Extra Tickets: In the rare instances where we were able to fulfill a request for extras, the counselors verified the additional amount, included them in the envelope, and signed off on the new total.

Many families have reached out concerned that their extra tickets were accidentally forgotten. Please be assured that this is not the case—every single envelope was carefully audited and confirmed before being handed out.

Athletics for the Week of May 29th

It’s been a busy and successful spring season for the Generals. Today our Track and Field Athletes will compete at Historic Hayward Field at the OSAA 6A State Championships, here are the athletes competing at State this weekend;

Boys 100m - Nick Normington, Silas Wise

Girls 100m - Osa Olsgaard, Willa Stockton, Laela Divine

Boys 110m Hurdles - RJ Jeter

Boys 200m - Silas Wise

Girls 200m - Osa Olsgaard, Willa Stockton

Boys 400m - Eli Anderson

Boys 800m - Jack McDaniel

Girls High Jump - Carly Jendritza

Girls Discus - Melanie Blecher

Girls Long Jump - Soriah Vandenhooff

Girls Shot Put - Osa Olsgaard

Girls Triple Jump - Carly Jendritza

Boys 4x100m Relay - Nick Normington, Deckard Hale, Silas Wise, Sit Abdalle

Girls 4x100m Relay - Osa Olsgaard, Laela Divine, Rosemary Sheerin, Willa Stockton

Girls 4x400m Relay - Riley Dotten, Nailani Solomon, Parker Hetherington, Rosemary Sheerin

Our #6 Ranked Baseball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the OSAA 6A Baseball Tournament after a gutsy win on Wednesday here on campus. On Friday May 29th they travel to #3 West Linn for a 5pm first pitch.

In addition to the playoff success so far, many baseball players earned PIL All League Honors;

Pitcher of the Year - Jinki Tomita

First Team - Jake Fisher, 1st Base

First Team - Luke Caron, Infielder

First Team - Elliot Raiton, Outfielder

First Team - Phillip Elliston, Outfielder

First Team - Calvin Sorenson, Utility

First Team - Nate Kagen, Pitcher

First Team - Jinki Tomita, Pitcher

Second Team - Joaquin Goodlow, Infielder

Second Team - Martin Elardo, Outfielder

Second Team - Elliot Raiton, Pitcher

Honorable Mention - Xavier Hertel, Catcher

Honorable Mention - Miles Brown, Designated Hitter

Honorable Mention - Grant Snidow, Infielder

Honorable Mention - Abram Dasso, Outfielder

Our Softball team made it to the first round of the OSAA 6A Softball Championships, falling to West Salem on Monday. In addition to making to the playoffs, some of our softball players earned PIL All League Honors;

Co-Pitcher of the Year - Hazel Heron

First Team - Gwen Gerber, Outfielder

First Team - Hazel Heron, Pitcher

Second Team - Aria Hein, Catcher

Second Team - Anya Rumage, Infielder

Second Team - Abby Butler, Infielder

Second Team - Margo Kalmanson, Infielder

Honorable Mention - Uva Tomita, Infielder

Honorable Mention - Olive Raak, Infielder

Fall Sports Registration for 2026 is now OPEN. Please visit Grant Athletics Clearance and click on the clearance tab for more information on the registration process. All Student-Athletes must be registered and cleared by the Athletic Office with a Valid Sports Physical (Good for 2 years) to be able to participate on August 17th.

For summer information, please contact the head coaches of each program. Those contacts are listed on the website.

Return your overdue books as soon as possible.

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Willamette University Camp College: July 22nd to 24th at Willamette University; Deadline is May 18th

Camp College is an application-based program open to rising high school juniors and seniors committed to pursuing a four-year college or university education. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be on track to graduate high school in June 2027 or June 2028;

• Be enrolled and attend a high school within the Willamette Valley;

• Demonstrate a solid commitment to attending a four-year college or university; and,

• Display leadership experience or potential.

Camp College provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to spend time at Willamette experiencing college life while making progress on their college search. This three-day, two-night camp experience offers students from Salem and the greater Willamette Valley to attend a sample college class, discover the differences between college types and sizes, and attend workshops that will better prepare them for a successful college application process.

Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL): July 12th to July 17th at the University of Oregon

UO SAIL pre-college immersive summer programs inspire Oregon high school students to pursue, enroll, and succeed in higher education. UO is offering FREE weeklong residential (overnight) programs for rising high school juniors and seniors, hosted on the University of Oregon Eugene campus. High school students can learn about various subjects from distinguished University of Oregon faculty members through fun, social, and interactive activities. REGISTER HERE!

SCHOLARSHIPS

We encourage students to start looking for scholarships now! The College & Career Center website features a running list of scholarships, as well as resources for finding additional opportunities.

Scholarships with upcoming deadlines:

• “College Here I Come” Essay Scholarship for High School Seniors: Deadline May 31st at 8:59 PM

• American Indian College Fund Scholarships: Deadline May 31st

• Richard R. Silver Memorial Scholarship: Deadline May 31st

• 2025-2026 Moda Health Scholar Athlete Scholarship: Deadline May 31st

• “Broad Horizons” Scholarship for High School Juniors: Deadline May 31st

• “Caretakers on the Climb” Scholarship for Nursing Students: Deadline May 31st

• Live it Up’s Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students: Deadline June 1st

• Amie Dansby Women in Technology Awards: Deadline June 1st

• SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program: Deadline June 2nd

• Horatio Alger Career & Technical Education Scholarship Program: Deadline June 5th

• 2026 Portland Relocation Council Scholarship: Deadline June 15th

• Teaching Like Teri Scholarship: Deadline June 16th

• College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship: Deadline June 30th

• Detox.com Fall 2026 College Scholarship: Deadline July 31st

• Class of 2027 Beat the Odds Scholarship: Deadline September 15 at 11:59 PM PDT

Career Exploration and Paying Jobs:

1. New from Bodecker Foundation:

Calling all musicians! The Bodecker Foundation is partnering with Tony Ozier and the Dookie Jam to host a one-day workshop for musicians who want to step on stage but aren't quite sure how.

Jamming has unwritten rules. Things you just don't know until you learn them. Tony Ozier has been hosting the Dookie Jam since 2008 and knows all of them.

He's going to teach you.

The Dookie Jam started at the Alberta Street Pub and has become one of Portland's most beloved monthly music events, growing so popular it's now happening in Los Angeles too. It's a place where anyone can get on stage and play. Experts and beginners, side by side.

OPB did a beautiful piece on Arietta Ward and the Dookie Jam worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7IEh0cQjY4

Tony is also our in-house studio engineer here at the Foundation. He's a musician, producer, and one of Portland's best.

This is a chance to learn from him directly.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Bodecker Foundation, 2360 NW Quimby St, Portland

Cost: $100

Open to musicians 18+

2. Also, check out Bodecker's Skill Building Cohorts. This is a free multi-month program for high school students in visual art, audio engineering, creative writing, and printmaking. All cohorts include monthly in-person Saturday sessions, virtual check-ins, hands-on instruction from working artists and professionals, and a $500 scholarship for students who fully participate.

This season we are especially excited to introduce MULTIPLES, a new printmaking cohort offered in collaboration with Mullowney Print Studio. Students will explore techniques such as relief and screenprinting, work with professional tools and studio practices, and build a body of work over the course of the year. This cohort is a strong fit for students interested in drawing, design, or hands-on visual art.

The program is free and open to high school students ages 14-18. Space is limited and we anticipate strong interest, so we encourage students to get started on their applications now!

3. The second cohort of the Northwest Oregon Legislative Fellowship (NWOLF). In our first year, we had tremendous success, over 70 students from across the state participated, gaining real-world experience in politics, policy, and public service:

NWOLF is a prestigious 11-week program designed to cultivate the next generation of public service leaders in Oregon. During the fellowship, students will . . .

• Participate in a weekly speaker series with leaders in politics and policy
• Work in groups to develop a real policy proposal for consideration in the 2026 Legislative Session
• Staff campaign events across the state, building hands-on experience
• Network with candidates and staff seeking legislative office

The program runs in two cohorts:
• Portland Metro Cohort – Wednesdays, 5:45–7:45pm, SW Portland
• Willamette Valley Cohort – Mondays, 5:45–7:45pm, Salem

NWOLF is a wonderful civic opportunity that helps students develop the skills, network, and experience they need, whether they are headed to college or entering the workforce.

Applications are open now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBN7iJzz6YfcIsm90eWBHwDp92aHK6QeNdnU7eaGz5TBtx4w/viewform?usp=dialog

Any questions contact Will Anderson, Council President at the City of Milwaukie - 541-480-9204

4. Free, weeklong summer CYBERSECURITY camp at Portland Community College's Sylvania campus in August.

Do you love technology and are you ready for a challenge? This camp asks 8th–11th graders to step into the role of cybersecurity pros. No experience required—just a passion for problem-solving and a desire to stop digital 'bad guys.' Students gain technical skills as they solve a cybercrime in a workplace scenario.

Why is this a good thing?

• Zero Cost: Completely free for all participants
• Hands-On: Students use digital tools and learn to think like an adversary
• High Demand: Introduces students to one of the fastest-growing, highest-wage career paths in Oregon
• College Campus: A great way for students to experience a college environment and work with a Computer Science instructors and their college students

There are 48 spaces available. The application is open now and you can find all the details at nwcybercamp.org. Also, here's a list of scholarships for high school seniors interested in cybersecurity: https://nwcybercamp.org/college-scholarships/

5. More from Bodecker Foundation - FREE summer art workshops: Space is limited and applications are required for all workshops. Students can learn more and apply at www.bodeckerfound.org/workshops. Workshops in Slam Poetry, Screenwriting, Music Production/Recording, Portrait Drawing and Printmaking.

6. Portland Metro Fire Camp for women aged 16-22 - this is a 3-day camp where you get hands-on with real firefighting skills led by professional female firefighters! Camp dates: July 17, 18, and 19. Apply today at link provided.

7. Join Future Climate Collective's Student Leadership Team: for students interested in climate action, policy making and climate literacy. Learn more here

8. NEW Summer Jobs:

a) Timbers/Thorns Fan Experience Job Fair!: The Fan Experience Department at Providence Park is currently recruiting for part-time event staff.

Providence Park - where the Timbers and Thorns play - will be hosting a Hiring Fair on the following dates:

June 5 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
June 6 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Providence Park – Entry Gate F
1844 SW Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97205

Gate F is located at the corner of SW 20th Ave & SW Morrison St., directly across from the US Bank parking lot.

We are seeking energetic, customer-focused individuals interested in joining our Fan Experience team. Team members assist with guest services, ticket scanning, wayfinding, crowd management, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for fans attending Timbers, Thorns, concerts, and special events.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Interviews will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis, and on-the-spot hiring may occur. Candidates should arrive during the hiring fair window, as final interviews will conclude promptly at 3:00 PM each day.

Applicants should bring:
• A current resume
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and events

For additional information regarding the position, qualifications, and responsibilities, I have included a link to the job description and application below.

Job Description & Application:
(Part-Time) Fan Experience Attendant - Peregrine Sports - Portland Timber & Thorns | TeamWork Online

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager directly: Saffron Gutierrez @

sgutierrez@timbers.com

p: 503.553.5579 c: 360.609.2070

b) Next up is currently launching their seasonal UPTURN program:

UPTURN, is a 4-week Leadership Academy for young people ages 14-26, youth are paid $23/hr for their participation in the program! This is an introductory course into community organizing, that centers individual transformation, collective power building, and radical imagination!

Youth interested in policy, activism, or community building are encouraged to apply. No special skills or experience is required, just a passion to lead our communities forward!

Applications are due Sunday, June 14th at 11:59pm. Link to application!

For any questions or concerns, reach out to iyanna@nextuporegon.org

More sizes available. Please email grantbrothersofcolor@gmail.com to request.

Summer EBT is back! It is a grocery benefits program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get one payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries. Program starts June 1st. Families with eligible children will be notified when benefits issue. https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/sebt.aspx

Crisis Support

Multnomah County Crisis Line Call Center at 503-988-4888

Lines for Life Youth Line Call 877-968-8491 or Text "teen2teen" to 839863 Trevor Project Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678

Cascadia Urgent Walk-in Clinic Call 503-963-2575. Address: 4212 SE Division, Suite 100 24/7 Help for Self Harm Text CONNECT to 741741

Summer Events/Food Access to support your wellness

Free Portland Cultural Events

Free Summer Lunch for All Kids

Search for a Therapist

PPS Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Find a Therapist in Portland

Psychology Today Therapist Search

Kaiser Mental Health Assessment Line 503-249-3434

OHP Health Share Directory

Culturally and Linguistically Specific Providers

LGBTQIA+ Providers

Charlie Health

Substance Use Support

Summer Recovery Resources

Haven Counseling- Request for Support

Access Mental Health Support at College

Portland Community College Counseling

Portland State University Counseling

Oregon State University Mental Health Services

University of Oregon Mental Health Support

Southern Oregon University Mental Health and Wellness

Eastern Oregon University Student Health and Counseling

Western Washington University Counseling and Wellness Center College Mental Health Toolkit

Housing Support

211 Housing Information

Resources for students experiencing housing instability

Caregiver Support

Racial Equity Support Line 503-575-3764

Racial Equity Support Line is led and staffed by people with lived experience of racism. We offer support to those who are feeling the emotional impacts of race-based violence and microaggressions, as well as the emotional impacts of immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues.

Reach Out Oregon Warm Line 1-833-732-2467

Let’s talk parent to parent. We are families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families and youth through education, support, and advocacy.

Support Guide for Caregivers of LGBTQ2SIA+ Youth

Are you a parent or caregiver wanting to learn more about supporting a young person in your life who is or could be LGBTQ+ identified?

Tools for Coping

Student Driven Safety and Support Plan

Calm App

Virtual Calming Room

Grief and Loss

The Dougy Center

Camp Erin

Bereavement Support and Other Services

Physical/Behavioral Health

Summer Hours for Student Health Centers

Two student health centers will be open for health services over summer break for all Multnomah County youth ages 5-18:

● Parkrose Student Health Center, June 15-August 21, Mondays-Fridays ● David Douglas Student Health Center, June 16-August 20, Tuesdays-Thursdays only

If you have a student that requires medication while at school or has a health condition that the school needs to be aware of, please reach out to Nurse Tegan Leipzig, RN, NCSN tleipzig@pps.net

or call 503-916-5160 to be connected.

Please note, forms and parent authorizations need to be updated annually.

Jennifer Siegel, CADC2, is the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Grant, here to support students in navigating substance use and recovery. Whether you need clear insights into substance use and abuse, help identifying sober skills, or support through screenings and assessments, Jennifer is available to assist you. She also can offer support groups, family consultations, and guidance for students returning from residential treatment, as well as help with discipline referrals to Insight and connections to helpful resources. If you’re looking for someone to listen, help you create a plan, and support you in developing sober skills, don’t hesitate to reach out. To schedule time with Jennifer, complete the self-referral form.

Every Grant Student may get one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day from the school cafeteria.

Bell Schedule

GHS Website

PPS District Calendar 2025-2026

Grant Student Store