TODAY - Senior Photos & Yearbook Quotes Due

1/16 - Last Day to Withdraw from a Class or Request Pass/No Pass Grading

1/20 - No School, MLK Jr. Day

1/23 - IHS 8th Grade Info Night, 7pm

1/29 - FAFSA Completion Night, 7pm

***1/30 - 'C' Day Schedule (all 8 periods)***

1/31 - No School, Semester Grading Day

2/3 - No School, Transition Day

2/4 - Semester 2 Begins

Club 9 is an opportunity for students to get individualized help from teachers, taking place in the library every Monday and Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30.

For the final two weeks of the semester, the days and times will be adjusted with extended hours as follows:

TUES. 1/21  - 3:30 - 5:30

Thurs. 1/23  - 3:30 - 5:30

Mon.  1/27 - 3:30 - 5:30

TUES. 1/28 - 3:30 - 5:30

(While Club 9 is considered a 9th grade academic enrichment activity, it is always open to all students).

After school on Wednesdays, we have peer tutors available in the library waiting to help students in the following subject areas:

-Math

-Science

-Social Studies

-Spanish

-Japanese

-French

Tutoring is available to all students on a drop-in bases every Wednesday in the library from 2:30 - 3:30.

In Eugene School District 4J, every school offers an excellent education for our students. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time, or may request to enroll in a different 4J school provided there is space available. School choice requests will be accepted in an order determined by lottery.

High Schools: Churchill, North, Sheldon, South, Churchill IHS, Sheldon IHS, South IHS

To be included in the lottery, 4J residents must submit a request form by January 31 at midnight. Non-district residents must submit a request form between March 1 and 31. All students who want to obtain a transfer must submit a request form, including new incoming siblings and students who have moved out of the district and want to remain enrolled next year. Not all schools are open to non-district resident requests. Virtual and in-person school visits are scheduled in the month of January. If you have any friends or family members who are considering school choice, please invite them to learn more about their school choice options!

South Eugene Sessions:

Learn more: http://www.4j.lane.edu/schoolchoice

Friends of South invites you to 'Celebrate South,' in its 13th year of honoring alumni, inspiring current students and athletes, and raising money to support South Eugene High School!

This year's event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Venue 252.

Reception and Silent Auction, 6:00 pm

Entertainment & Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, 7:00 pm

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

Tue January 14, 2025

10:15 AM

Thu January 23, 2025

1:35 PM

In-person

Complete college visit list (constant work in progress)

Annual fiction contest for high school students in Lane County. Win cash prizes of $25 to $100 for top three entries (in each grade level category) and a chance to be published in the Fiction Fantastic Contest Winners Anthology.

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SEHS’ Scholarship page is up and running! Check it out!

Oregon Goes to College Scholarship Table (recommended)

How to Effectively Find Scholarships. In this video, Get Schooled shares tips on how to improve your search.

2024 SEHS Junior/Senior Resources Newsletter from the College and Career and Counseling Centers.

Financial-Aid Jeopardy–the SEHS version! Fun for the whole family! Plus, you might accidentally learn something!

Full-Length Digital SAT Practice Tests on Bluebook. If using your 4J computer, follow these instructions to download/update Bluebook. Navigate to Practice and Prepare on the Bluebook homepage to find practice resources for your digital test.

2024 SEHS Financial-Aid Night Webinar recording. Presentation begins at 2:32. It includes an overview and Q & A session presented by financial-aid representatives from the University of Oregon and Lane Community College.

FAFSA Pro Tip from a staff member at the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Committee: "We have been told that adding zeros in the financial fields is important.  In other words, don’t leave fields blank even if you don’t have a number to add.”

Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) now open! This is an alternative to the FAFSA for undocumented Oregon students including students who have DACA or TPS status. By filing the ORSAA, students in Oregon can get help paying for college through grants, scholarships, and tuition reduction. Pro-Tip: Students should always begin the form. Parents should do their part after their student has submitted. (Students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents fill out the FAFSA even if their parents are undocumented.)

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.

Applying to the UO? SEHS parent and UO faculty member in both the Clark Honors College and the psychology department, as well as director of the undergraduate neuroscience major, Nicole Dudukovic, has offered to share her insights with prospective Ducks. Reach out to her with your questions at ndudukov@uoregon.edu.

Reed College now offers tuition-free education for families earning under $100,000. Reed will cover the full cost of tuition for all Oregon and Washington undergraduate students and transfer students from families with a total annual income below $100,000 with typical assets, starting in fall 2025.

Now: Application window open for the World of Work (WoW) High School Internship Program at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) at the U of O. This is a 3-month, hands-on, paid internship for high school students from underserved populations in grades 9-12. It provides them with the resources for pursuing careers in museum and creative fields and will take place on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm from 4/9-6/4.Deadline: 2/13.

1/13: LCC’s RTEC101 course begins. Free, 1-credit, online LCC class for seniors. This class is all about preparing you with the necessary tools and resources you need to become a successful student at Lane.

1/14: Elevate Lane County winter job shadow application deadline. 60 applicants will be selected to visit a local company in their career field of interest for a 3-hour job shadow experience. Elevate gives priority to students who have completed a job shadow when they also apply to Elevate’s paid summer internship program.

1/14: Connected Lane County Pride Night from 4:30-6 pm at Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield). Inclusive and engaging experiences designed for queer, trans, and non-binary youth and allies! This month’s topic is Out in STEM.

1/15: Regular deadline to apply to the UO and the Clark Honors College

1/16: BIPOC Blueprint from 4:30-6 pm at Spark on 7th (22 W 7th Ave, Eugene). This is a space for BIPoC youth to connect, build resilience, and foster cultural pride. Open to youth in grades 8-12.

1/27: Paid summer internship (through Connected Lane County) application opens. This 7-week, in-person experience is for juniors and seniors, is based on participants’ career interests, and will take place in July and August. Interns begin with an internship orientation and a financial foundations course, then begin a 40 hour/week internship with a local company. Deadline to apply: 2/24.

1/29: Connected Lane County’s monthly Wonder Wednesday workshop. Free event held in person at two locations [Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) and the Cottage Grove Community Center (700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove)] with a virtual option, as well. Classes run from 4:30-5:30 pm, with free dinner available at 4:00 pm. This month’s topic: Navigating Health Systems (discussing health insurance options, finding a Primary Care Provider, sex education, etc.).

1/29: SEHS FAFSA Completion Workshop at 7:00 pm in SEHS room 6. RSVP strongly requested in order to adequately staff this hands-on event. Email Lori Sauter (sauter_l@4j.lane.edu) to confirm that you plan to attend. Spanish-language assistance available. More details to come.

2/3: Regular deadline to apply to OSU

2/3: DevNW Financial Foundations class, 1st day of 4-day Zoom workshop (Mon-Thu) from 4-6 pm. 2-hour classes each day that cover money management, credit, taxes, investing, avoiding debt, buying a car, paying for school, and other personal-finance topics relevant to Lane County youth ages 14-24.

2/11: Deadline to sign up for Rent Well. This is a free virtual tenant education program for 17-24 year olds. Classes take place every Wed. from 2/12-3/19 from 4-6 pm at Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) or virtually. It gives prospective renters the tools and skill set to become successful tenants. Participants will learn to identify potential screening barriers, understand how and why a landlord will screen you, create an individualized plan for stable housing and more.

2/13: Deadline to apply for the World of Work (WoW) High School Internship Program at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) at the U of O. This is a 3-month, hands-on, paid internship for high school students from underserved populations in grades 9-12. It provides them with the resources for pursuing careers in museum and creative fields and will take place on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm from 4/9-6/4.

2/14: Regular deadline for submitting supporting documents to OSU

2/14: Junior Preview Day, Willamette University from 8:30 am-2 pm. Features a campus tour, information about applying to Willamette, and workshops to help prepare you for the college search and application process wherever you might apply.

2/14: Junior Preview Day, 8:30 am - 2 pm@Willamette University. Get a campus tour, application info, and workshops to help with the college search and application process. Offered each spring, it features presentations for students and parents, and sessions on applications and financial aid.

2/15: Regular deadline for submitting supporting documents to the UO and the Clark Honors College

2/15: Deadline to apply for STEP-UP, a summer research program that connects juniors and seniors belonging to underrepresented demographic groups with local institutions and mentors to help them gain firsthand research experience. (Also, see flier below.)

2/18: Early-bird deadline for the OSAC Scholarships common application. 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!

2/21: Preview Day, 9 am - 1 pm@Portland Community College - Rock Creek Campus

Learn how to prepare for PCC, check out their programs and financial aid, interact with faculty and staff, and explore the campus. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

2/24: Paid summer internship (through Connected Lane County) application deadline. This 7-week, in-person experience is for juniors and seniors, is based on participants’ career interests, and will take place in July and August. Interns begin with an internship orientation and a financial foundations course, then begin a 40 hour/week internship with a local company.

2/26: Connected Lane County’s monthly Wonder Wednesday workshop. Free event held in person at two locations [Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) and the Cottage Grove Community Center (700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove)] with a virtual option, as well. Classes run from 4:30-5:30 pm, with free dinner available at 4:00 pm. This month’s topic: Transportation Station (learn about maintenance for bikes and cars, along with bus information).

3/3: Deadline for the Ford Family Foundation Ford Scholarship Program application. This is a high-value, regional scholarship for seniors or recent high school graduates who work hard, have significant financial need, and face barriers to higher education. Up to 130 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

3/3: Final deadline for the OSAC Scholarships common application. College- (2-year, 4-year, vocational) bound seniors can use this single application to apply to hundreds of different scholarships. FAFSA or ORSAA completion recommended but not required. Hint: This scholarship catalog should make it easier to search for scholarships since OSAC’s scholarship filter leaves something to be desired!

3/4: Deadline for the LCC Foundation Scholarships common application. LCC-bound seniors can use this single application to apply to hundreds of different scholarships for every background, major, GPA, etc. FAFSA or ORSAA completion recommended but not required. Contact <scholarships@laneccfoundation.org> with technical issues. General scholarship information.

3/14: Preview Day, 8:45 am - 1:15 pm@Eastern Oregon University. Connect with current students, explore clubs and organizations, tour the campus, and learn about admissions and financial aid. Lunch is included for one student and two guests.

3/26: Connected Lane County’s monthly Wonder Wednesday workshop. Free event held in person at two locations [Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) and the Cottage Grove Community Center (700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove)] with a virtual option, as well. Classes run from 4:30-5:30 pm, with free dinner available at 4:00 pm. This month’s topic: Taxes (what you need to know about filing your taxes).

3/31: LCC’s RTEC101 course begins. Free, 1-credit, hybrid LCC class for seniors. This class is all about preparing you with the necessary tools and resources you need to become a successful student at Lane.

4/1: Regular-decision applicants to 4-year colleges usually receive admission decisions by this date. Students should request that their final transcript be sent to their chosen school once they decide, if required by that school.

4/11: Preview Day, 8:45 am - 1:15 pm@Eastern Oregon University. Connect with current students, explore clubs and organizations, tour the campus, and learn about admissions and financial aid. Lunch is included for one student and two guests.

4/24: DevNW Financial Foundations class, 10 am-6 pm @ Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Ste 150, Springfield). Lunch provided. 8-hour class that covers money management, credit, taxes, investing, avoiding debt, buying a car, paying for school, and other personal-finance topics relevant to Lane County youth ages 14-24.

4/30: Connected Lane County’s monthly Wonder Wednesday workshop. Free event held in person at two locations [Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) and the Cottage Grove Community Center (700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove)] with a virtual option, as well. Classes run from 4:30-5:30 pm, with free dinner available at 4:00 pm. This month’s topic: Making it Last (learn how to sew, mend, and repair small household items).

5/16: LCC Trades Expo. Free event that includes Automotive, Construction, Diesel, Drafting, Fabrication/Welding, and Manufacturing programs. A day full of hands-on activities, a car smash, a vehicle display, and lunch for any interested students.  Questions? Contact  Wendy Milbrat <milbrat@lanecc.edu>.

5/28:  Connected Lane County’s monthly Wonder Wednesday workshop. Free event held in person at two locations [Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) and the Cottage Grove Community Center (700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove)] with a virtual option, as well. Classes run from 4:30-5:30 pm, with free dinner available at 4:00 pm. This month’s topic: Adulting 101 (everything you need to know about being an adult).

6/2: Deadline for the Oregon Promise Grant application

Details: (Easy) application and FAFSA or ORSAA submission required. List at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA.

6/25: Connected Lane County’s monthly Wonder Wednesday workshop. Free event held in person at two locations [Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Suite 150, Springfield) and the Cottage Grove Community Center (700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove)] with a virtual option, as well. Classes run from 4:30-5:30 pm, with free dinner available at 4:00 pm. This month’s topic: How to Housing (gain tools to support your journey toward stable housing).