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SEHS Newsletter - February 27th Edition

Posted Date: 02/27/26 (05:00 PM)
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Upcoming Week At a Glance
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3/2 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/6
A Day B Day A Day
Early Release		 B Day
Advisory		 A Day

Upcoming Dates
2/26 - 3/1 - Antigone - SEHS Winter Play - visit southeugenetheater.com
3/3 - Last Day to Withdraw from a course without a WD or WF
3/23 - 3/28 - Spring Break


Update on Personal Electronic Devices

Dear Families and Students,


I hope the end of February finds you all well. I am writing today to provide an update on the implementation of Governor Kotek’s personal electronic device ban at South.


Throughout January and February, staff have been supporting students with verbal reminders to keep phones off and away throughout the school day. After students have received reminders, we have stored students’ phones in the office until the end of the day. 


At this time, students have received ample reminders of the Governor’s executive order. Moving forward, we will be continuing to provide all-school reminders via announcements and classroom reminders, and from there we will expect all students to comply with the policy. Students who have their phones out during instructional hours from 8:30-3:30 can expect to have their phone taken to the office for the day without additional individual verbal reminders.


We ask that you please assist us in this effort by not texting or calling students during the day. If you wish to get in touch with your student, please call the front office at 541-790-8000. We can send your student a note to come to the office to call. We also have spaces for private phone calls. 


I understand that this is an adjustment for all of us. Our goal will continue to be to apply the new expectations fairly and consistently to create the best learning day possible for all students. If you have questions or additional thoughts, I invite you to reach out to me at 541-790-8000 or via email at zublin_k@4j.lane.edu.

Respectfully,
Kee


Important Testing Information!

This March 11th (and 12th, if needed) is our State Testing Day and your chance to show off for the State of Oregon's Department of Education! As a benefit, this is an opportunity to practice on a real standardized test that doesn't impact you individually before the April 9th SAT Testing Day, which has specific individual benefits. We will have all Juniors who are testing meet in the Small Gym at 8:30am, then take the regularly-scheduled breakfast and lunch breaks before concluding before 2:30pm. Students who take and complete (legitimately) the test may return to classes or be excused from Campus for the remainder of the 11th. 

If you have a valid reason to Opt-Out of the OSAS Test, please complete the forms at the Front Office or Counseling Office prior to the test. Note: There is one form to opt-out of Language Arts and Math, and a second form for Science. 

You will need your own charged laptop and we need to verify, using the process below, if your 4J laptop is up-to-date. (Calculators are built into the testing program, so you DO NOT need to bring a calculator.) In order to use the 4J laptop for OSAS, you will need to check the version of the Operating System installed.  

To check the Operating System (OS) Version: Click on the Apple Logo in the upper left hand corner of the screen and click on “About This Mac”. 
In the window that appears look about ¾ of the way down for the name and version of the Operating System installed.  If the version is not 15.0 or higher, (most are 15.5) it will need to be updated in order to run the OSAS Browser app to take the test.  

If your system is 15.0 or higher, you are good for Testing Day! If not, Rose, South's Tech Support Specialist, will need to briefly take your laptop to update it by March 6th.  She will return the laptop to you after the OS has been updated. Please complete THIS FORM if your operating system is lower than 15 and we will contact you. Thanks!

More information on testing (and why it's important) is below, as a repeat from last weeks newsletter. 


A Message from Friends of South

To all SEHS volunteers, coaches, teachers, students, and parent helpers,


The 2026 SEHS Friends of South application link is here: https://forms.gle/2EAH4osmovXX8H8S7


Friends of South Eugene High School is an independent charitable organization supporting all South Eugene High School Students.  Our grants application will be open March 1st - March 31st. These are grants in the range of $200-$5000 given to support the SEHS community in these areas: academics, athletics, arts, activities, and at-risk students. Please spread the word about this terrific opportunity to support the school community and think about filling out an application in support of a team or club you support. Please look here on the Friends of South website for grants given in prior years: https://www.friendsofsouth.com/grants.  


If anyone has questions, they are welcome to email friendsofsehs@gmail.com or come to the next Friends of South meeting, Monday, March 9th at 6pm at the SEHS library. 


Thank you,


Cindy Roe, president of Friends of South

Friends of South Grants Committee


 
Announcement - OSAS Testing for 11th Graders


📝 OSAS Testing — A Smart Step Before the SAT

Attention 11th grade families! South Eugene High School will be offering OSAS (Oregon State Assessment System) testing on the mornings of Tuesday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 12th to all 11th graders. 

If your student is planning to take the SAT on April 9th, the OSAS testing days are a valuable opportunity to get there more prepared. Sitting through a full standardized assessment — managing time, sustaining focus, and working under test conditions — is the kind of real practice that's hard to replicate any other way. By the time April 9th arrives, the format, pacing, and pressure of a long testing session will already feel familiar.

Why it matters:

  • Builds endurance and focus for multi-hour testing
  • Reduces test-day anxiety by making the experience feel routine
  • Reinforces time management skills under real conditions
  • Counts as meaningful academic participation — not just practice

We encourage all 11th graders to show up and treat these two days as the preparation opportunity they are. Students will be excused from any missed regular class meetings and teachers have been asked to plan around the testing window for their Juniors. 

Questions? Reach out to your school counselor.

OSAS: March 11 & 12 → SAT: April 9


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South Eugene High School | Questions? Contact your school counselor.

Senior Reminders

Interested in performing at graduation? Please fill out this interest form so we know to contact you when scheduling auditions: Grad Performance Interest Form
Friends of South and SEHS Parents have been working on Grad Night. You can find more information at their website here: https://www.friendsofsouth.com/grad-party 
If you have not ordered your cap and gown yet, please do so ASAP. Visit minersgrad.com to order or contact counseling with questions.


College and Career Center

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Upcoming College and Program Visits

   

College/Program

Date

Time

Notes

Virginia Military Institute

 Thu March 12, 2026 1:25 PM Virtual Visit Link
The complete college visit list (constant work in progress)
This Week’s Featured  Scholarships:

Singer Foundation Scholarship

  • Awards scholarships worth $4,000-$8,000, renewable for 4 years

  • 4 SEHS seniors to be selected as finalists

  • Recipients must plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit, 4-year college/university in the United States full time. Applicants to colleges that require statements of faith in their acceptance of students, staff, or faculty are not eligible.

  • Unweighted GPA minimum 3.0 unless there are unusual or extenuating circumstances

  • Extra-curricular activities (job, volunteering, sports, clubs, etc.) are a factor.

  • Financial need is a factor.

  • Finalists will be asked to submit additional information, and their applications will be sent to the Singer Foundation.

  • Deadline: 3/2/2026 via Google Form


The complete scholarship list (constant work in progress)

 

Student Volunteering Opportunities:


4/10, 11, & 12: Friends of the Eugene Public Library seek high school students to volunteer at their annual book sale at the Lane Events Center Performance Hall:

  • Fri, 4/10: Unload and set up books

  • Sat, 4/11: Greet and help shoppers. Re-stock books.

  • Sun, 4/12: Greet and help shoppers. Re-stock books. Clean up and return books to the warehouse.

  • Volunteer sign-up form. After you sign up, you will be sent a link inviting you to volunteer for a particular shift.

  • Contact: booksalevolunteer@gmail.com


 

Summer Programs in Oregon:


MedSplash: Free two-week summer program for current 9th-11th graders in Lane County. Whether you dream of becoming a nurse, EMT, dentist, or you’re just curious about health careers, MedSplash is your chance to dive in, try things out, and find your path. Takes place June 15-18 and 22-26, 9am-3:30pm at Lane Community College. Lunch is included and transportation support is available.


Career Center Current Events:


Embark (formerly known as the Oregon College Savings Plan): This college investment program is a 529 savings plan supported by the Oregon State Treasury. Use an Embark account to pay for apprenticeships, trade school, community college, and more while benefitting from state tax credits.

Apprenticeship Opportunities. Watch this Oregon Apprenticeships Video, then browse available Oregon Apprenticeship Programs to learn about each trade, application requirements, contact details and how to apply when openings are available.

3/2: OSAC Scholarship application Regular Deadline. This application allows students to apply to more than 600 scholarships at once. Pro tip: Use the OSAC Scholarship Catalog to do keyword searches. Look for traits such as female, athletics, military, disability, career in education, or student government. FAFSA/ORSAA completion recommended but not required. When asked, SEHS is an ASPIRE site, and Lori Sauter is the ASPIRE mentor.

3/2: Ford Family Foundation Scholarship application deadline. High-value, recurring scholarship for Oregon high school seniors who work hard, have significant financial need, and face barriers to higher education. Applicants must plan to attend an Oregon college and have a FAFSA/ORSAA SAI of no more than 8,000.

3/3: LCC Foundation Scholarship application deadline. This application allows LCC-bound students to apply to hundreds of scholarships at once. FAFSA/ORSAA completion recommended but not required. Don’t forget: You must complete steps 1 and 2 of LCC’s Earn a Degree application and also activate your Lane email account before you can apply for these scholarships.

3/6: Union Apprenticeship Info Session. Takes place from 9:30-11 am at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center (16021 NE Airport Way) in Portland. Explore "earn while you learn" careers. Free and open to all, including students and counselors, this session covers trade requirements and offers direct networking with Oregon and SW Washington coordinators.

3/6: Saturday Academy ASE Internships application deadline. The Apprenticeships in STEAM Exploration (ASE) program connects motivated high school students with mentors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEAM) pre-professional internships. Internships are four to eight week, part-time or full-time summer positions, designed by the mentors themselves. 



The Complete College/Career Center News (for even more opportunities)



Counseling Corner
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Below you will find timely announcements to keep you informed about counseling services and academic activities available to students and families. We hope these messages inspire conversations between students and guardians about opportunities at South.  Please contact Counseling Secretary Jessica at 541.790.8013 or kuehn_j@4j.lane.edu for further information.
 

COUNSELING SERVICES AT SOUTH

The Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) Program provides school- and clinic-based counseling to adolescents (aged 12-18) struggling with mental health and/or substance use challenges. There are no out-of-pocket costs for services; AFS may bill Medicaid if available but otherwise, they have grants and contracts that allow them to serve teens at no cost to the families. 

AFS works with teens who are experiencing the following life struggles:

o Depression

o Stress and anxiety

o Experiences with trauma

o Emotion regulation difficulties

o Drug and alcohol use

o Relationship difficulties

AFS is inclusive and serves teens of all identities and backgrounds. South’s academic counselors can make direct referrals to AFS – and they offer support with no need for students to leave campus or to telehealth for care. For further information, please contact the counseling department at 514-790-8013.


JUNIOR INTERVIEWS

All juniors at South are required to schedule and attend a Junior Interview with their academic counselor. The link for students to sign up can be found here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/71428f1c


CLUB AXE

Tutoring is available every Monday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm in the SEHS Library for any and all South students. Staff and peer tutors are available in this quiet afterschool space to help students complete homework and study for tests. 


NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY APPLICATION NOW OPEN

Juniors or seniors with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above are invited to apply for membership in the National Honors Society. The application will remain open until Friday, March 20th. Further information and application materials may be found at: 

https://tinyurl.com/2z45hvtr


EARN THE OREGON SEAL OF BILITERACY

Bi-lingual or multi-lingual students may sign up now for the STAMP test to earn the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy. Find more information and express your interest here: Oregon Seal of Biliteracy  


4J DISTRICT HONORS DESIGNATION

The District Honors program recognizes all 4j high school students who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and contribute service to their community. Any student with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 who has logged 120 hours of verified service before May 1st of their senior year is eligible to receive this designation on their high school diploma. Volunteer log sheets can be obtained in the counseling office and students can log hours beginning in their freshman year. If you are a senior, please return your completed logs to Jessica before May 1st. 

COUNSELING CONTACTS
Counselors build rapport with each of their students throughout the school year here at South; they are available for brief or time-sensitive questions during daily drop-in hours and are also available for longer appointments as scheduled.

Counseling Drop-In Hours for Students
No Appointment Needed
- Monday 9-10am
- Tuesday 10:30-11:30am
- Wednesday Lunch
- Thursday 2:30-3:30pm
- Friday 9-10am
Need to schedule an appointment? Students can stop by counseling or use the online link: 
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/71428f1c/appointment/1511932f