11/11 - No School, Veterans Day

11/12 - Advisory

11/19 - 20 - Winter Auditions

11/21 - Advisory

11/21 - Student/Staff Blood Drive

11/25 - 26 - Parent Conferences (No Classes)

11/27 - 29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

12/13 - Senior Photos & Quotes Due

12/23 - 1/6 - Winter Break

Roll up your sleeves South Eugene students & staff!

Red Cross Club is having another Blood Drive in school on Thursday, November 21st in the small gym! If you are 16 years or older, consider donating blood to save a life! To sign up to donate, check the instagram @sehsredcross, or scan the flyers posted around the school and in the office. All 16 year olds must fill out a parental consent form from the office. Feel free to DM the instagram for any questions or help!

Learn about the final design for the 223-acre park and sports complex at Golden Gardens Park. The plan includes 14 sports fields, a 124-acre natural area with enhanced protections for turtles and native species, a trail system and a 12-acre neighborhood park.

Senior yearbook photos and quotes are due Friday, Dec. 13. Go to this link to read the Photo Specifications and Appropriate Attire Guidelines before submitting your photos, as well as to submit photos that meet the specifications. Custom portraits are NOT required.

It’s time to start preparing for the graduation party for the class of 2025! We are seeking help with planning and implementing the party which usually occurs the night of graduation. Junior parents are typically tasked with this big project but any parents are welcome! Please contact Rebecca Trojan at rlwtrojan@yahoo.com or show up at 16 tons on December 3 at 5:30.

The Senior Graduation Party is not a school sponsored event. Organized by South parents in collabortation with Friends of South, a graduation party will be held on the night of graduation. The long-standing tradition provides a safe space for graduates to gather and celebrate for their final night as high school students. 

Hello! I’m at your service to help you with any post-high-school planning questions you might have. 

University of California-Los Angeles (virtual) 10:50

U.S. Marine Corps 12:05

Prescott College 12:55

Northern Arizona University 10:00

JATC outside lineman apprentice 11:20

University of Mississippi (virtual) 10:15

Army National Guard 11:50

Ithaca College 1:10

11/12 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships ($1,000)

11/14 Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program (up to $55,000 per yr)

11/26 National Honor Society ($3,200 - $25,000 )

Rotary Interact, South’s student Rotary Club, is seeking  high school tutors to help students ages 6-14 in various subjects, including math, writing, and science. Volunteer hours can count towards IHS, NHS, and 4J Honors Recognition requirements. Volunteering also makes a huge difference in our community! More information and interest form.

FAFSA completion begins with the creation of your FSA ID. College-bound seniors and one or both parents create their own separate FSA IDs. Use this tool to find out exactly who in your family should create an FSA ID, and create it now to avoid running into problems later when you’re hurrying to submit your FAFSA. This is doubly true for parents without social security numbers, who tend to encounter more system glitches. (No, the actual FAFSA is still not available. I expect it to be available beginning some time from 12/1/24-1/1/25.) 

Aid for college-bound students: Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch can receive a fee reduction or waiver for SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests. They also can receive free additional score reports for some tests and can request a waiver or deferral of application fees at many colleges. Talk to your counselor or visit the College/Career Center to learn more.

Applying to OSU? SEHS journalism teacher, Bobbie Willis, has offered to share her insights as the parent of an OSU freshman. Reach out to her with your questions at willis_b@4j.lane.edu.

Checklist for the Junior Yr 2024-25 Wanna know what juniors should be doing to prepare for college/career? Look here!

NOW: The OSAC common scholarship application is open. College- (2-year, 4-year, vocational) bound seniors can use this application to apply to hundreds of different scholarships using a single application. Hint: This scholarship catalog should make it easier to search for scholarships since OSAC’s scholarship filter leaves something to be desired!

11/15: Beaver Open House. Full-day fall programs for high school and community

college students (and families) that provide an in-depth look at OSU and what they

have to offer. Take a student-led tour, check out the residence halls, learn about

academic majors and options, and meet some of their faculty and students. This is

just one of many in-person events to choose from.

11/15: Early action deadline for submitting supporting documents to the UO and the Clark Honors College

11/16: Oregon Youth Ocean Summit. 10 am-4:30 pm at the University of Oregon’s Erb Memorial Union Ballroom. The purpose of the summit is to give students tools to become ocean conservationists and activists. Register.