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SEHS Newsletter - May 29th Edition

Posted Date: 05/29/26 (07:00 PM)
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Upcoming Weeks At a Glance
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Seniors Last Day!

Upcoming Dates
6/3 - IHS Farewell Assembly
6/4 - Yearbook Distribution
6/5 - Last Day for Seniors!
6/5 - IHS Graduation Ceremony (Hult Center)
6/9 - South Graduation Ceremony (Hult Center)
6/12 - Last Day for 9 - 11 Graders
Spring Sports Shout-Out!

Spring sports are wrapping up, and we've seen some really awesome things this year!

Congratulations to our Girls Tennis team, who recently went to state! Students did a great job, winning our first ever state championship! 

We also have several students from our Track & Field team competing in state this weekend! Congratulations to all of our spring athletes, and good luck to those continuing on this weekend! Go AXE!
Seniors: Reminders! Grad Walk! More Information!

Seniors! Below are some pertinent reminders. Please also be on the lookout for a special Senior ParentSquare with all of the details on things happening next week, graduation day information, and much more! This will be sent separately to our seniors and their families. 

 

Now is the time to return all textbooks, class novels, calculators, and other items that you are no longer using. 
Computers, chargers, and laptop sleeves should be returned as soon as you no longer need them. Keep an eye out for the Senior ParentSquare for times Rose will be available in the auditorium lobby for returns or check in at the main office.
To avoid having a diploma hold, all fines must be paid and all items must be returned. 

 

Happy Late May, Seniors! 

We are excited to share the details for the Class of 2026 SEHS Grad Walk. The plan is for students to meet at South's Auditorium lobby on June 8th at 8:45am before boarding buses and leaving at 9am. We will travel to all five feeder elementary schools for our region (Adams, Camas Ridge, Charlemagne, Edgewood, and Edison), doing a mini-parade at each to celebrate with your past teachers and future South graduates (the little kids). You SHOULD wear your cap and gowns for this walk. You SHOULD bring cameras to take pictures with past teachers. You SHOULD bring shoes that allow you to walk each building without crying or bleeding. Other than that, we simply hope you can soak up the excitement of your accomplishments and experience the scope of how far you've come in this journey.

Please complete this quick form to confirm whether or not you are attending. Our space will be limited to the buses we have, so an RSVP is required to attend. Thank you for letting us share in this celebration and keep the South community connected. 

From Friends of South: A Grad Party Update

2026 GRAD NIGHT PARTY- The Breakfast Club

Raising a child takes a village.  Let's help our teens celebrate this milestone together at their Grad Night Party! 


  • Buy Tickets to the Party (link)

  • All SEHS Seniors are invited

  • Only ticket holders & volunteers will be allowed in.  No in/out privileges. 

  • $30 general admission

  • $15 financial hardship

  • Volunteer at the Party (link)

    • Curious to see the party?

    • You don’t have to stay the whole night.  There are different shifts.

    • Adult family & friends invited to volunteer.  You don’t have to have a senior to volunteer.

  • Donate / Sponsor (link) 

    • Ticket sales do not cover the cost of the party (Venue rental, Destination Events, DJ, food, drinks, etc.)

    • Sponsors will be highlighted in on our website and instagram account @sehsgradparty or donations can be made anonymously

  • Donate a raffle prize for the party (gift cards or items)

  • Buy a Yard Sign- 2026 GRAD (link)

    • Proceeds from yard signs sales support this party
    • $20 each
    • You will be e-mailed after your purchase with pick up details



College and Career Center

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This Week’s Featured Scholarship:

Oregon Tribal Student Grant application (for seniors)

  • Value:

  • Average cost of attendance (room, board, tuition, fees, etc.!)  at eligible Oregon colleges and universities

  • Eligibility:

  • Graduating from high school in 2026

  • An enrolled member of one of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon

  • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an Oregon college or university

  • Have completed a 2026–27 FAFSA or ORSAA

  • For more information: Oregon Tribal Student Grant website

  • Deadline: 9/30/26

The complete scholarship list (constant work in progress)

Student Volunteering:


5/29: The Camas Carnival needs student volunteers. The carnival will take  place from 5:30-7:30 pm at Camas Ridge Elementary School (1150 E 29th Ave, Eugene). This is a fun, community-centered, family-friendly event. Volunteers are needed to work games stations, face painting, plant sale, bake sale, admissions and more. Student volunteers receive free admission. Sign up.


6/30: Ronald McDonald House Teen Board application deadline. Board members plan volunteer projects together during monthly meetings and volunteer for approximately 4 hours/month. Teen Board Description & Responsibilities. Contact Lauren Douglas, Engagement Manager for Heartfelt House (512-663-8215, Ldouglas@ronaldmcdonaldhouseoregon.org) with any questions.


TrackTown USA: Seeking high school volunteers to help with track events, particularly the Prefontaine Classic (7/3-4) and World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships (8/5-9). For more information, visit linked site or reach out to Anita Navarro, Workforce Manager, TrackTown USA or to volunteers@gotracktownusa.com.


Student Job:

Light yard work for community member. Seeking student to work 1-3 days/week, several hours at a time for the rest of the spring and starting up again in the fall. Work days and hours can be based on what’s mutually convenient for the student and employer. $18/hour. Includes tasks such as pruning, weeding, raking, placing yard debris in bin. No tools or experience necessary (although yardword experience preferred).  Willingness to learn and to work hard are the only requirements. For more information, call Diane Fleischman (541-968-4750). (Diane has hired SEHS students in the past, but she has not been vetted by the school.)


Summer Programs in Oregon:


5/29: 4J SEAL Teaching Internship application deadline. SEAL interns serve as teacher’ aides for 4J’s 1st-5th grade summer school program. Program runs from 7/8-8/6, Mon-Thu from 8:30 am-3:30 pm at River Road Elementary School, with a training to take place on 7/1 from 9 am-3 pm. One OS “Summer Teaching Internship” credit available, and internship can count as part of the Senior Experience.

Lots more summer opportunities in the Complete College/Career Center News

Career Center Current Events:


5/31: Matriculate (free college advising program) application deadline. This live, virtual program connects high-achieving, low-income juniors to highly-trained undergraduate advisors who guide participants’ college application process.


6/1: Oregon Promise Grant application deadline. The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover most tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates.


6/4: Conservation Between the Tides: Seagrass Meadows Past, Present, and Future. Free public lecture hosted by the Graduate Evolutionary Biology & Ecology Students (GrEBES) at the UO. Doors open at 6 pm. Lecture begins at 6:30 pm. Located in Willamette Hall, room 100, UO. Opportunity for students curious about environmental science, marine biology, ecology, or STEM careers to experience university-level research in an accessible, welcoming setting.


6/5: OSU’s Engineering Expo. 11 am-5:30 pm at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center

and the LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. Free and open to the community. Expo will feature interactive design project displays created and hosted by 1200+ senior engineering students. Discover the future of OSU engineering.


The Complete College/Career Center News (for lots 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.
 

SENIOR LAPTOPS

Seniors must return their laptop, charger, and other tech to South next week. If they need assistance with moving documents or data from a school laptop to a personal device, counseling has a step-by-step printout guide for that process.

Instructions are also available in students’ Class of 2026 Canvas Announcements.  

Laptop returns will be announced and conducted from June 1 - June 3. 

If we do not receive a senior laptop, we will hold their diploma until it is returned.


GUEST SEATING FOR GRADUATION

The Hult Center will open for guest seating starting at 6pm the evening of graduation. Be sure that each guest has their ticket in hand before the event, as this is a closed event and a ticket will be required for entry at the door. 


GRADUATION REHEARSAL: TUESDAY, JUNE 9 @ 9am

On 6/9 seniors must be at the Hult Center at 9 and 6.

  • 9am is the rehearsal for graduation; if a senior is not at rehearsal they cannot participate in the ceremony! They should leave plenty of extra time for parking downtown, and can dress casually for the practice round. 

  • 6pm is when seniors gather wearing their caps and gowns in the Hult Center courtyard for the senior photo. They will then line up in preparation for the ceremony beginning promptly at 7pm. 


Call for more information at 541-790-8013.

CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!


CLUB AXE ON-SITE TUTORING

Three last chances for free tutoring by South teachers and staff as we wrap up second semester! Every Monday and Friday all this year our staff have offered their after-school hours in the South Library to assist students in completing assignments and comprehending subject matter beyond the classroom. 


There are three more opportunities to lock in,

and every student of any grade level is welcome:


Monday, June 1: 3:30-4:30pm

Thursday, June 4: 3:30-5:30pm (extended edition!)

Monday, June 8: 3:30-4:30pm


Let’s finish strong, AXE!


Current Community Counseling Openings

Openings will pop up everywhere in town as soon as summer starts, so families are encouraged to call now for counseling over the summer months of vacation. 

Looking Glass has 2 openings for youth 

Brightways has 25 openings for youth and adults. 

Arise (now called Northlight) has 10 openings for adults only.

Applegate has 2 openings for youth 12 and up and adults. 

SOUTH 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