Siuslaw School District has canceled school for Monday, January 3 due to multiple road closures and power outages. We reported earlier a 2-hour delay. However, due to safety concerns, we are now canceling school for the day.
There will be a 2-hour late start today, Monday, January 3, 2022.
On Friday, January 7, all 6th-12th Grade students will be dismissed at 12:00. This will allow our staff to attend an otherwise unavailable training in the Character Strong Program.   Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:00. Buses will arrive at noon for students who regularly use district transportation. Walkers, bikers and parent pick-up students are dismissed at 11:30.  Siuslaw Elementary School will remain on their regular Friday schedule. No element of the elementary day will be affected by these changes.
The Siuslaw School District has become aware today of troubling posts that have been shared widely around the country on the social media platform, TikTok.  The posts refer to a threat to school safety for “every school in the United States” on Friday, December 17th.   There have been NO threats to any Siuslaw schools. The post appears to be part of a national TikTok trend that did not originate in our school district, or even in Oregon.
There will be a 2-Hour late start today, Tuesday, December 14th.
One of the Siuslaw High School choir groups practice for the upcoming free Winter Concert (SHS bands and choirs), December 13, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The different choral groups were found singing across campus throughout last week. What a treat! You can also view this video on YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/SiuslawChristmasChoir.
Come and hear our young musicians (SHS bands and choirs) share their talent and hard work in a live performance for the first time in almost 2 years, and catch the kind of holiday spirit only music can give by attending the Siuslaw High School Winter Concert Monday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The FEC requires masks for audience members, and admission is, as always, totally free.
SHS is celebrating Spirit Week next week, December 13 through December 17. Monday is Pajama Day. Tuesday is Twin Day. Wednesday is Anything but a Backpack Day (items should be no larger than 2'x1.5' and cannot be a disruption). Wednesday is also PRIDE class poster competition. Thursday is Dress Like a Teacher Day. We are also having an afternoon assembly with Airbands and games. Friday is Green and Red Day. We are also providing a pancake breakfast. The first period of the day will be PRIDE.
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.
Siuslaw Football Team hiding to the state championship game!
 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 12pm to 4pm  is being conducted by Lane County Public Health.
SOur 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!