All seniors need to submit their senior portraits via email to Mr. Perry by Friday, January the 19th in order to ensure they’ll be in the yearbook. You have two options Option 1: Free Photo Mr. Perry or a member of the yearbook staff can take an excellent, high-quality photo for the senior to use for the yearbook's senior portrait section. Our suggestion is for the senior to wear a nice shirt/top for this photo. Option 2: Professional Photo Seniors may also choose a professional photographer to take portraits. The photographer should submit a head/shoulders shot for this section of the yearbook. The yearbook staff would appreciate a digital copy to ensure a quality print. It is imperative that seniors not wait to have this photo taken. Professional photographers often have very busy schedules that will not allow for a quick turnaround. If the senior chooses this option, it is important to schedule the photo shoot with the photographer early in the school year. In the past, students have brought in "selfies" or photos from Facebook or other social media. These photographs are not of a satisfactory quality and will not be published. Below are the specifications for the photographs the yearbook staff requires of the seniors for the portrait section. Specifications: All photos must conform to the following specifications for inclusion in the yearbook. These specifications are in place to ensure a quality product. The yearbook staff reserves the right to request a different photography should the submitted photo not meet the following specifications. 1. The photo would be best sent as a jpeg. or brought in on a flash drive. The photo should be at least 1000x1000 pixels for clarity. 2. The photo should have 1/4" between the top of the head and the edge of the photo. This allows for proper placement of the photo. 3. Clear focus; no soft focus or misty effects. These treatments make the photograph look blurry and of poor quality. No hats, feet, arms, hands or props that might intrude upon the subject's face. A professional headshot is the goal. 4. Background should contrast with hair color. This avoids the "floating head" issue. For example, dark background for blondes, and light background for brunettes. A professional photographer will ensure that this is done properly. 5. An electronic submission with the student's name and Senior Photo in the subject line are preferred. Send all photos for the yearbook to Mr. Perry @ mperry2@siuslaw.k12.or.us

​We need your Senior Portraits for the Yearbook

January 11, 2024
All seniors need to submit their senior portraits via email to Mr. Perry by Friday, January the 19th in order to ensure they’ll be in the yearbook. You have two options O...
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​Last month, 16 students from Siuslaw High School participated in codeORcreate, a three-day youth technology competition. Connected Lane County hosted 13 schools. At the end of the event, groups presented their projects to a panel of judges during a showcase.We had four groups participate in codeORcreate. Here are their results: Elevated Council received second place in APP design. Team members: Sean Martinez, Kai Diocson, Mateo Fort, Jordan Strickland, and Gabe Whitney. Bagels with Suits received second place in game design. Team members: Seamus Burke, Mykah Knabe, Rylan Pierce, and Christian Knapp. Team Fenrir received third place in game design. Team members: Taylor Spencer, Ethan Spencer, Clora Nelson, and Keegan Evans. Team Core received fourth place in game design. Team members: Dylan Becker, Christopher DeLos Santos, and Ethan Moore.

16 SHS Students Participate in codeORCreate

January 2, 2024
Last month, 16 students from Siuslaw High School participated in codeORcreate, a three-day youth technology competition. Connected Lane County hosted 13 schools. At the end of the...
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Our board chair is Brian Lacouture, our vice chair is Maureen Miltenberger. Our directors are John Barnett, Tamara Cole, Josh Haberly, Dianna Pimlott, and Kady Sneddon. Our student representatives to the school board are Arelin Gates, Storm Kurth, Riley Olson, and Cort Waggoner. Siuslaw School District is making a special effort during January to show appreciation for our school board members and our student representatives to the school board; however, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part. They are dedicated individuals who are committed to improving student achievement and to fighting for the best for all of our students.

January is School Board Recognition Month

January 2, 2024
Siuslaw School District is joining 197 other school districts, 19 education service district boards, and 17 community college boards throughout Oregon to celebrate January as "Sch...
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The Siuslaw High School National Honors Society is hosting a Winter Formal on Saturday, January 6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Florence Golf Links. Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase January 2 through January 5 at lunch. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event for $20.

Winter Formal January 6 - Tickets On Sale NOW

January 2, 2024
UPDATE: The Siuslaw High School National Honors Society is hosting a Winter Formal on Saturday, January 6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Florence Golf Links. Tickets are $15 and will be ava...
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2023 Soroptomist Basket Project

December 14, 2023
Saturday December 16th is the 2023 Community Christmas Basket Project distribution at Siuslaw Middle School. The event starts at 10:00 am and continues through 1:00pm Pl...
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​Siuslaw School District 97J will have a surplus sale of items that the district has deemed unusable, obsolete, and that have no value for any purpose required of the district. The sale will be held Wednesday, December 20 through Friday, December 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Siuslaw Elementary School gym, 2221 Oak Street. Many items will be free to community members with an option to donate to the district if they wish. ​The district has more than 900 yearbooks available at the surplus sale from various years between 1961 and 2020 including 1961, 1964-1969, 1971, 1973, 1975-1995, 1997-2015, and 2017-2020.

More than 900 Yearbooks Added to SSD Surplus Sale Dec. 20-22

December 13, 2023
Siuslaw School District 97J will have a surplus sale of items that the district has deemed unusable, obsolete, and that have no value for any purpose required of the district. The...
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Siuslaw School District 97J will have a surplus sale of items that the district has deemed unusable, obsolete, and that have no value for any purpose required of the district. The sale will be held Wednesday, December 20 through Friday, December 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Siuslaw Elementary School gym , 2221 Oak Street. Many items will be free to community members with an option to donate to the district if they wish. Potential items to be included in the sale: Student chairs Student desks Hoyer lift Computer table Sears sewing machine Kenmore Surge sewing machine Household lamps (11) 3D printer, XYZ printing Folding tables 6' x 2' , 8'x2', 4'x2 Projector screens File cabinets Computer lab tables Task chairs Other miscellaneous items The doors will open promptly at 9 a.m. There is no early entrance or holds. All items are sold “as is” and must be removed on the day of this sale. Cash only please.

SSD Surplus Sale DEC 20-22, 9 AM to 2 PM at SES Gym

December 7, 2023
Siuslaw School District 97J will have a surplus sale of items that the district has deemed unusable, obsolete, and that have no value for any purpose required of the district. The...
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​Spirit Week at Siuslaw High School is next week! Monday: Fandom Day Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday: Class Colors Day (9-10: Green | 11-12: Red) Thursday: Pajama Day Friday: Ugly Sweater Day

​Spirit Week at Siuslaw High School is December 11-15

December 6, 2023
Spirit Week at Siuslaw High School is next week! Monday: Fandom Day Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday: Class Colors Day (9-10: Green | 11-12: Red) Thursday: Pajama Day Friday: Ugl...
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Don’t miss out on a chance to have Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Florence Community PTA, on Saturday, December 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cross Road Church. Not only will there be breakfast (pancakes, sausage, and hot cocoa) but also a bake sale and a basket raffle! The cost is $2 per person and donations will also be accepted for the Food Backpack for Kids program. Come get your picture taken, a full belly, and a gift for a friend! Come meet Santa and have fun for the whole family!

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa Dec. 9 from 9 to 11 AM at Cross Road Church

December 4, 2023
Don’t miss out on a chance to have Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Florence Community PTA, on Saturday, December 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cross Road Church. Not only will th...
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​The Siuslaw High School National Honors Society is hosting a Winter Formal on Saturday, January 6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Florence Golf Links. Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase on January 2.

SHS Winter Formal - Saturday, January 6

December 2, 2023
The Siuslaw High School National Honors Society is hosting a Winter Formal on Saturday, January 6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Florence Golf Links. Tickets are $15 and will be available f...
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and Concert Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at FEC - FREE Admission

SHS Band Concert Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at FEC

November 21, 2023
You are cordially invited to join the Siuslaw High School Bands at our annual Winter Concert at the Florence Events Center on December 14th at 7 p.m. Our bands will be presenting ...
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SHS Choir Concert - A Festive Alleluia - Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at FEC - FREE admission

SHS Choir Concert - A Festive Alleluia - Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at FEC

November 21, 2023
The Siuslaw High School Winter Concert is coming soon! If you're looking for a way to ignite your holiday spirit, look no further! On Wednesday night, December 13th, at 7 p.m. on ...
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​Congratulations to Siuslaw School District's Teacher Librarian Jennifer McKenzie for being awarded the District Teacher Librarian of the Year by the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL)! Jennifer McKenzie...here's to the incredible work you do for our Siuslaw students and staff and to the bright future of our school libraries!

Jennifer McKenzie Awarded District Teacher Librarian of the Year!

November 20, 2023
Congratulations to Siuslaw School District's Teacher Librarian Jennifer McKenzie for being awarded the District Teacher Librarian of the Year by the Oregon Association of School L...
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The Kiwanis Club of Florence is sponsoring the Annual Florence Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23 from noon to 2 p.m. This free event is hosted by the Florence Elks Lodge BPOE #1858 at 1686 12th Street. Cash donations are happily accepted (however, not required) along with dry/canned food donations for the local Food Shares. For free transportation within city limits, contact River Cities Taxi at 541-997-8520. A special thank you to all the volunteers who make this event happen! SSD Policy KJA: Siuslaw School District does not endorse or sponsor the activities and/or information contained in community flyers.

Florence Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23 from Noon to 2 PM at the Elks Lodge

November 15, 2023
The Kiwanis Club of Florence is sponsoring the Annual Florence Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23 from noon to 2 p.m. This free event is hosted by the Florence...
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American Education Week, November 13-17. We​ honor the team of people who work at Siuslaw School District, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.

American Education Week, November 13-17

November 13, 2023
This week is American Education Week. We honor the team of people who work at Siuslaw School District, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker a...
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​Siuslaw High School is holding their 2023 Veterans Day Assembly today, Thursday, November 9. Check-in for veterans is at Siuslaw High School at 9:30 a.m. The assembly begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a luncheon and a meet & greet with students. Here is the YouTube link to listen and watch this special ceremony honoring our veterans: ​DIRECT LINK: https://youtube.com/live/gV_bZ1DmlVA?feature=share REDIRECT LINK: ​​https://tinyurl.com/FlorenceVeterans2023

VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY TODAY AT SHS AT 10:30 AM

November 9, 2023
Siuslaw High School is holding their 2023 Veterans Day Assembly today, Thursday, November 9. Check-in for veterans is at Siuslaw High School at 9:30 a.m. The assembly begins at 1...
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Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day logo

Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day

November 9, 2023
Good Afternoon, All Siuslaw students and their families are invited to join together and celebrate the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Staff and s...
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​The Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oregon has launched a series of youth focus groups across Lane County. They want to hear about the community from the youth perspective to learn how to best prevent child maltreatment. They are hosting a focus group for Florence area youth, AGE 14 TO 19 this Wednesday, November 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library. They will also be hosting several virtual, identity-based focus groups for Black, Indigenous, Latine, LGBTQ+, and Asian American/Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American teens. Though we will not be asking youth to share any specifics about their own negative experiences, we especially want to hear from youth that may have experienced more barriers than others. All youth, age 14-19 are welcome to participate and will receive $37.50 for 1.5 hours of their time. Youth have the option to participate in informational interviews if transportation, technology or scheduling is a barrier to focus group attendance. While youth are encouraged to RSVP beforehand, they can also accommodate drop-ins. Here is the registration form where young people, age 14 to 19, can sign up to participate in one of our upcoming focus groups or request an interview: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D6x2LiDP2058i2?Q_CHL=qr You can also access this website/link from: https://tinyurl.com/FlorenceYouthFocusGroup​​ For more information, contact sluther3@uoregon.edu or kbron@oregon.edu.

Paid Youth Focus Group Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 5:30 PM at Siuslaw Public Library

October 31, 2023
The Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oregon has launched a series of youth focus groups across Lane County. They want to hear about the communit...
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​Siuslaw High School is offering two "pass" options for winter games: 1) Home Games Only: Purchase the Winter Sports Pass, which admits one, for $40 plus the $1.50 process fee for all home basketball games from December 8 to February 9 and for two wrestling events: Crab Pools on the Coast, December 21, and Senior Night, January 25. To purchase this pass, visit: bit.ly/siuslawtickets​ 2) Home and Away Games: ​Purchase the Mountain Valley League Pass, which admits one and a guest, for $80 for league basketball games from January 3 to February 13. Plus, Siuslaw High School will accept this pass for SHS pre-season, non-league home games on December 6, December 8, and December 11. To purchase this pass, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, visit the Siuslaw High School Front Office. We only have 15 Mountain Valley League Passes currently available, so if interested, visit the office soon. ​Tickets will also be on sale at the gate for all contests. Only limited walk-up sales available for OSAA Playoffs.

Winter Sports Pass and Mountain Valley League Pass Now Available to Purchase

October 27, 2023
Siuslaw High School is offering two "pass" options for winter games: 1) Home Games Only: Purchase the Winter Sports Pass, which admits one, for $40 plus the $1.50 process fee f...
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Picture Retake Day for Siuslaw High School is Thursday, November 2 from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the auxiliary gym. Visit mylifetouch.com to pre-order. Use the Picture Day ID of EVT69M38V or your Student ID.

SHS Picture Retake Day Thursday, Nov. 2 from 8:15 to 11:15 AM

October 27, 2023
Picture Retake Day for Siuslaw High School is Thursday, November 2 from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the auxiliary gym. Visit mylifetouch.com to pre-order. Use the Picture Day ID of EV...
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