Siuslaw High School seniors are asked to come decorate the Senior Christmas Tree if they are available this Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. in the SHS Mall. For participating seniors, if you can, bring pictures (childhood, family, friends, current) for the tree.
Our Siuslaw High School Oregon Battle of the Books program is holding a Read-a-Thon on Wednesday, December 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the SHS Library to raise funds for participation in the regional competition, registration fees, competition t-shirts, and new books for the library.    Participating students will be collecting donations and pledges (flat sum or per page) leading up to the Read-a-Thon. Parents and students can find the permission slip and the pledge sheet on our website. Here is a direct link: tinyurl.com/SHSOBOB.
A student suspect has been identified by authorities in the bomb threat message found at Siuslaw MS on Monday afternoon.  As per local school board policy the individual is suspended from school, pending a threat assessment and a disciplinary hearing that may result in expulsion. Additional information is still being reviewed and the school district is cooperating with law enforcement in all aspects of the investigation.
A Pediatric Vaccine Clinic at Siuslaw Middle School on November 20th from 12 pm to 4 pm  is being conducted by Lane County Public Health.
Our Siuslaw football team is in the 3A semifinals (vs. La Pine) this Saturday at Cottage Grove High School at 1 p.m.    All OSAA playoffs tickets are available online at https://www.osaa.org/shop/tickets.  Adults and students MUST pre-purchase tickets to attend (adults $10 and students $5 -- plus, processing fees).  For those who cannot attend, here is the link to the NFHS stream of the 3A game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/osaa/gamdb470da68a
Appointment registration opens this Friday, November 12th for the Pediatric Vaccine Clinic at Siuslaw Middle School on November 20th from 12pm to 4pm being conducted by Lane County Public Health.
The Siuslaw High School 2021 Veterans Day Assembly is Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9:10 AM.   Here is the YouTube link to listen and watch this special ceremony honoring our veterans: tinyurl.com/SiuslawVeterans
Our Siuslaw Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams took first place at today's state meet and are dual State Champions! The teams will be returning to Florence this afternoon about 4 p.m. The bus will roll through Old Town on Bay Street then up Highway 101 to Siuslaw High School. Supporters can meet at the high school or anywhere else along the route. Let's get a big crowd to welcome back the STATE CHAMPS!
The November 20th event at Siuslaw Middle School will be from 12pm to 4pm.  Registration opens on the Friday before each week's events - Registration opens on November 12th for the clinic event at SMS on November 20th.
Lane County Public Health will begin scheduling Covid-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 beginning tomorrow morning through their website at this link.  All pediatric vaccinations are through scheduled appointments only - there are no walk-ins at this time.  Siuslaw will be hosting a pediatric vaccine clinic on November 20th at Siuslaw Middle School - registration can be made through the Lane County Public Health website.  A follow-up clinic for second doses will be scheduled for three weeks later.
A COVID-19 vaccination event is being held at Siuslaw Middle School on Saturday, October 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. All individuals in Oregon ages 12+ are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Doses available include the first and second doses of Pfizer and Moderna and the single dose Johnson and Johnson. Though walk-ins are welcome, appointments are available at www.lanecounty.org/vaxclinics.  There is NO COST for COVID-19 vaccination.   If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, please contact Lane County Public Health Call Center at 541-682-1380.
On Monday, October 11 (second Monday in October) we celebrate the history and contributions of Native Americans on Indigenous Peoples' Day. Native people continue to fight to maintain the integrity and viability of indigenous societies. American Indian history is one of cultural persistence, creative adaptation, renewal, and resilience.  Siuslaw School District appreciates the picture provided by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (ctclusi.org) of a local "Canoe Journey at Sunrise" that was incorporated into this posting.  We encourage you to visit the Abundance StoryMap on their website, which gives voice to their stories, culture, and enrichment of public school curriculum in Oregon.
It is not too late to register for at-home Covid testing for students. All students registered by Sunday, October 10 will have their testing supplies delivered to their school on Wednesday, October 13 for the upcoming weeks. Students participating in this OHA/UO COVID-19 Screening Testing Program should collect samples in the evening or before school in the morning. For registration information, visit tinyurl.com/studentcovidtesting.
Lane African American Black Student Success is holding their first group meeting virtually (tinyurl.com/LaneBlackStudentParentNight) on Tuesday, October 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. They want to hear from parents about what they want and need from the Lane African American Black Student Success Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. This year their goal is to reach every African American/Black Student in Lane County.  Prizes will be raffled off during the evening. For more information, check out their Facebook page (facebook.com/LaneAABSS).