Youth and young adults are invited to explore their own personal power and get ready to uplift their peers. This virtual 360° interactive experience with Uplift will motivate, empower, and support 14 to 19 year olds to change the lives of those around them. Peer support training provided: help friends in crisis, boost college resume, and join a community.   This is a one-time fun, free learning experience (selected applicants will be granted a scholarship, paid by the Oregon Health Authority). Participants will receive a $75 gift card for attending all the days of the event and completing the Uplift program. They will also be entered for prizes including the grand prize—a PS5! A $75 stipend will be earned by all Oregon youth who attend the full event.  There are three planned virtual sessions with one in November, February, and March. Registration for the November event is open until 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 9.   UPLIFT NOVEMBER 2022  Thursday, November 10: 5 to 8 p.m.  Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more: https://www.upliftpeers.com/
​The Siuslaw High School 2022 ​Veterans Day Assembly is Thursday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. ​Veterans are invited to come early for breakfast and check in at 9:30 a.m. with lunch following the assembly at 11:30 a.m.    Here is the YouTube link to listen and watch this special ceremony honoring our veterans: tinyurl.com/FlorenceVeterans.
Our Siuslaw High School football team will play Vale High School in the first round of the OSAA 3A State Football Championship Tournament Saturday, November 5 at noon (Pacific Standard Time) at Vale High School. The game will also be streamed live on YouTube. Visit tinyurl.com/SiuslawFootball.
​Our Siuslaw Viking Volleyball Team is heading to the OSAA State Championships. The Quarterfinal is at 3:15 on Friday at Springfield High School on Court 2. If our lady Viks win, they'll play in the Semifinal game Friday night at 8:30 p.m. on Court 2. If they win the Semifinal game, they'll play in the Final game on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.   However, if they fall in the Quarterfinal, they'll play in the Consolation round on Saturday at 10 a.m. on Court 2. If they win the Consolation round, they'll play Saturday at 2:15 p.m. for 4th or 6th place on Court 2.   If our Viking Volleyball team falls in the Semifinal, they will play Saturday at 2:15 p.m. for 3rd or 5th place on Court 1.   Tickets are available on-site or digitally at www.osaa.org/shop/tickets.   For those who cannot attend, the games are being live-streamed at www.nfhsnetwork.com.
Three SHS Students Doing the Right Thing:  ​On Tuesday night, November 1, our SHS principal was driving from the high school to the middle school when he observed three high school students drop their backpacks and hustle into the road to help a motorist who had run out of gas.   They pushed the car through the intersection and into the middle school parking lot. "It's gratifying to see our kids do the right thing just because they are positioned to be of help,"  said Mr. Harklerode.
WANTED: Tiny teachers to make a visit one time each month to Siuslaw Elementary classrooms this school year! If you have a 2-4 month old baby, you could be one of our Roots of Empathy families. This innovative program has been shown to increase prosocial behavior and decrease bullying in the children who participate. Help us change the world one child at a time.  See rootsofempathy.org or email saraL@90by30.com to learn more about what it means to be a Roots of Empathy family.  To learn more about this program, visit: tinyurl.com/learnmore/ROE
Viking Matchup! Our Siuslaw High School football team will play Vale High School in the first round of the OSAA 3A State Football Championship Tournament Saturday, November 5 at noon (Pacific Standard Time) at Vale High School.   For spectators driving to Vale, the school does not have bleachers so bringing your own chairs is recommended. For those who cannot make it to Vale, the game will be broadcast live on Coast Radio KCST (106.9 FM) and KCFM (103.1 and 104.1 FM).  Go, Siuslaw Vikings!
SHS Cross Country Boys & Girls are District Champs and our coaches were recognized as Coaches of the Year!
​Siuslaw High School volleyball won their playoff game against Pleasant Hill today to move on to the State Tournament.   SHS  volleyball will next play Friday, November 4 at 3:15 p.m. at Springfield High School. Tickets can be purchased at www.osaa.org/shop/tickets once all the game details have been determined.
Have a safe and happy Halloween! On a day for goblins and tricks, make safety a treat. 3,200 Halloween-related injuries estimated per year over the last three years (55% pumpkin carving; 25% falls involving decorations, tripping on costumes, or walking while trick-or-treating; 20% lacertations, ingestions, allergic reactions and rashes). Some safety tips: 1) Prevent fires by using battery-operated lights or glow sticks. 2) Prevent trips and falls by wearing a costume that fits. 3) Keep kids safe by keeping pumpkin carving to adults. 4) Keep safe from COVID by following CDC advice to wear a mask.  GET READY FOR A THRILLING AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!
​OSAA Volleyball Play-off game Siuslaw versus Vale on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Come cheer on your Vikings! Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. Only OSAA passes are accepted.  No league passes, season passes, or ASB cards will be accepted for entry.   Here is a link for e-tickets: https://www.osaa.org/shop/tickets  We will have a cash option, too.
Siuslaw High School Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sign up via Parent Vue at https://www.siuslaw.k12.or.us/o/siuslaw-middle-school/page/parentvue-studentvue or via tinyurl.com/SiuslawHighConferences.
Picture Retake Day at SHS has been rescheduled to Friday, November 18 from 9 to 2 p.m. If you would like to order online, visit Lifetouch.com and use this Picture Day ID: EVTNH8JBH
The week of October 24th-28th is going to be full of changes and modified schedules for all SHS students. Please keep the following changes in mind as the week approaches.  Tuesday, October 25th- This is College Board day where 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT. Here’s what the day looks like:  9th Graders- Off campus to tour University of Oregon. They will return for regular dismissal.  10th and 11th Graders- Proctoring the test begins at 8:15 and will last until noon. Some students will test in their PRIDE classrooms while others will be reassigned for the day. Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon.   12th Graders- From 8:15 until noon, we have a number of Senior-specific topics for students.  Lunch will be from 12:15-1:00. Students will select from a number of special topic presentations in the afternoon.  Tuesday, October 25th, 5:00- Financial Aid Information Night. All students/families are welcome to attend though information is most relevant for 11th and 12th graders. We will have information on federal and state grant and loan programs for students, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is an important starting point for other forms of financial aid. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences.  Wednesday, October 26th- School Nurse Ian Jarman will lead all students in a special broadcast lesson about the rise of fentanyl use as a public health concern. This lesson will be delivered during PRIDE classes.   Thursday, October 27th- This is a non-school day to allow for family conferences from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, in the morning, Seniors who signed-up in advance will take the SAT from 8:15 until about noon. Tests have been ordered for those students, and they will be taking it at no cost to them. Please be on the lookout for notifications from teachers about signing-up for conferences.  Thursday, October 27th, 6:30- Financial Aid Information Night. This is a repeat of Tuesday’s presentation offered at an alternate time to accommodate busy schedules.   Friday, October 28th- Family Conferences 8:00-12:00.    We know that schedule changes are disruptive to students and families. However, these changes allow us to offer a more robust set of opportunities for our students.
Financial aid information will be provided to seniors and their parents or guardians on the evenings of Tuesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 27. The October 25 meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and the October 27 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in the SHS library, and both meetings will cover the same information, which will include federal and state grants for college and trade school attendance as well as local, college, and university scholarships. For more information, contact Bob Orr at borr@siuslaw.k12.or.us.
A Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event is scheduled for Thursday, November 17 in-person or virtually. Education and resources will be provided to help parents and youth feel confident preventing accidental overdose. Both parents and youth will receive Naloxone training and Fentanyl awareness information. Additional information for parents include local trends about fentanyl, how to talk to your teen about overdose prevention, information on medication storage, and county and district updates. Our youth will receive information from UO peer educators on overdose prevention for self and peers as well as be made aware of community-based resources.  This event is presented by the Center on Parenting and Opioids, Lane County Public Health, and the University of Oregon Collegiate Recovery Center in collaboration with community partners.   ​Provide your input and receive follow-up emails about registration at shorturl.at/gnqR6. This event will be held at Straub Hall, University of Oregon, and will be held virtually at Siuslaw Middle School.
​Senior portraits need to be submitted in jpg format to siuslaw.yearbook@gmail.com by January 6, 2023.
​Yearbooks are on sale now!  There are two ways to purchase your yearbook. You can take $55 to Mrs. Free in the office or visit www.jostens.com and search for Siuslaw High School store.  You will want to remember the 2022-2023 school year so hurry and get your yearbook today before the price increase in January.
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