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SEHS Newsletter - May 16, 2025

Posted Date: 5/16/25 (10:28 PM)

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SEHS Newsletter

May 16, 2025

 

Important Dates

5/26 - No School, Memorial Day
5/27 - NHS Induction Ceremony
5/29 - Recognition Reception
5/30 - Last Day to Request Pass/No Pass/Withdraw from a Class
6/6 - Seniors' Last Day
6/6 - IHS Graduation, 7pm
6/9 - SEHS Graduation, 7pm
6/13 - Last Day, All Students (Half-Day)
 

Graduation - Tickets, Cap & Gown Distribution Continues from Main Office

Seniors who have completed the checkout process can continue to pick up their cap & gown and graduation tickets next week. Please see Eric in the front office for tickets & grad attire.

For ticketing, grads need to know:

(1) how many tickets that they need for their family/guests (up to 6)

(2) which section those guests would prefer to be seated in (orchestra, mezzanine, or balcony)


Senior Graduation Checkout: Seniors must complete four tasks (in any order) before they can select their ceremony seating, pick up their cap and gown, and access their guest tickets:
  1. Pay outstanding library fees and fines, and return overdue books to the library.
  2. Pay outstanding textbook fees and fines, and return unused textbooks to the AV/textbook room.
  3. Complete this College/Career Center Google form (which walks seniors through two surveys).
  4. Take care of ceremony business in the counseling center.

Graduation slideshow of important information: This slideshow was presented to seniors at their 4/18 grad meeting. It’s an information-rich resource for preparing for commencement and for the remainder of their senior year Questions? Find more information on the graduation page of the SEHS website , or
Call Jessica Kuehn, SEHS Counseling Secretary, 541-790-8013, or Eric Elligott, SEHS Head Secretary, 541-790-8010.
Silva Hall Hult Center
 

🎓 Class of 2025 – Grad Night Tickets & Yard Signs!

🎓 Class of 2025 – Grad Night Tickets & Yard Signs!

Dear SEHS Senior Families,

We’re getting close to graduation and it’s time to celebrate!
Please check out the flyer below for details on:

  • Grad Night Party Tickets
  • Senior Yard Sign Pick-Up Dates

Both support our big night and help fund raffle prizes and activities!

GRAD NIGHT PARTY
Theme: The Breakfast Club
Location: UO Rec Center
Date & Time: June 9th | 10 PM – 3 AM
Tickets: $30 General | $15 for Free/Reduced Lunch
Purchase via QR Code on flyer

YARD SIGNS – $20
All profits go directly toward Grad Night.

Pick-Up Dates & Locations:

  • Thurs, May 15 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | East SEHS Parking Lot
  • Wed, May 22 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | East SEHS Parking Lot
  • Thurs, May 29 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | SEHS Gym (Senior Recognition Night)



NEW International Travel Opportunity!!

Dear Families,

We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu region, Kansai region, and Hiroshima in Summer 2026, and we’d love for your student to join us!

This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.

Meeting details:
📅 Date: May 20
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Room 521
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/6xm5y32

We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life! Feel free to email if you have
questions 

Yasmin
staunau_y@4j.lane.edu


 
 

College & Career Center

 
Lori Sauter and Leann Hollenbeak, SEHS College and Career Center Coordinators




 

This Week’s Featured Scholarships:

This Week’s Featured  Scholarships:

  • For student residents of Lane, Douglas and Coos counties majoring in a natural resources-related field.
  • Value: $2,500 
  • Due: 5/23/25

  • For Lane County seniors planning to study forestry or an agricultural-related field full-time at an accredited school
  • Value: Variable
  • Due: 5/30/25


 
Student Volunteering Opportunities:

5/20: Shift Community Cycles Wheelchair Maintenance Workshop. 6-8 pm at 811 West 6th Avenue, Eugene. Wheelchair users, bicycle mechanics, and other community members come together to repair and maintain wheelchairs. No experience required. Want help with your wheelchair? RSVP@541-728-2453.


Summer Opportunities:

NOW: Register for LESD Youth Trades Academy. Takes place 7/7-7/24 from 9 am-3 pm. Free opportunity for current Lane County juniors and seniors to gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of traditional and non-traditional trades including fiber optics, automotive, heavy diesel, and more. Limited space available, so register ASAP, but final registration deadline is 6/1.

NOW: Register for LCC Early College Summer Camps. Free opportunities to learn the basics of a hands-on career skill. Camp registration is lottery based.  LCC will notify parents in early June if their student is selected or wait-listed for a camp. Questions? Contact Brenda WIlliams, Early College Advisor (williamsb@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3443).

5/19: Summer Business Institute (at Portland State University) application deadline. SBI is a free 6-day summer overnight program designed for historically excluded high school students, including rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students engage in college-level coursework, connect with business leaders, and build a strong community with peers and mentors while gaining valuable insights into the world of business. Takes place 7/13-18 at PSU.

5/19: Willamette University’s Camp College application deadline. Takes place 7/23-25 at Willamette University. Free, 3-day residential camp. Explore campus life, attend workshops on college applications, and visit neighboring colleges. Ideal for students from the Willamette Valley committed to pursuing a four-year degree.

7/21-25: GenCyber Cybersecurity Summer Camp. Free weeklong cybersecurity summer camp for high school students. Located at the U of O and taking place from about 8:30 am-4:30 pm daily. Lunch and snacks included. Registration. (Select Eugene Location).


 

Career Center Current Events:


Career Center Current Events:

NOW: Junior Project, Class of 2026 Canvas course: Git ‘er done! This was due May 9th. (Grading will begin soon.)

Seniors! Headed to LCC next year? You don’t have to pay the LCC application deposit. Contact Lori Sauter in the College and Career Center for the deposit waiver code.

5/17: Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair. 9 am-3 pm. 16021 NE Airport Way, Portland. Free, interactive, trades-related career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative careers in the skilled construction trades. While focused on presenting these career options to female-identified students and job seekers, Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is open to everyone.

5/17: Día de la Familia Juntos de OSU. 9 am-12:30 pm. Free virtual opportunity to experience Oregon State University, learn about student resources, and hear about the various pathways to higher education. Includes sessions featuring the 12 colleges of OSU, financial aid, admissions, and transfer support, with campus tours and a student/parent panel.