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

1/7 - Classes Resume

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

1/20 - No School, MLK Jr. Day

1/31 - No School, Semester Grading Day

2/3 - No School, Transition Day

2/4 - Semester 2 Begins

Reminders of appointment times will go out the day before scheduled conferences

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The City of Eugene is exploring adding protected bike lanes to 24th Avenue from Amazon Path to Agate Street. Protected bike lanes would add more space and physical protection between people biking and people driving. This project would require removing the on-street parking between Hilyard Street and Agate Street.

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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. 

Bell, Book & Candle closes this weekend! Come watch this cute witchy rom-com directed by Wilder Teague! Starring Anna Cupo-Carleton as Gillian, and Lucky Smith as Shep. Come to the Little Theater Friday & Saturday night, or Sunday afternoon to see their magical love story! Tickets are available at the door or on the S.E.T. website, southeugenetheater.com

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

Tue December 10, 2024: Pacific Northwest College of Art at 10:15

11/30/24 Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders ($500 - $1,000)

12/01/24 Hagan Scholarship (up to $60,000 + study abroad opportunity)

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.

U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form (See below for important FSA ID info.)

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. (Yes, the actual FAFSA is now available.) 

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!

Senior Planning Timeline 2024-25 Wanna know what seniors should be doing to prepare for graduation and beyond? Look here!

NOW: The OSAC Scholarships common 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!

11/25@12 pm: Deadline to register for codeORcreate or marketingJAM through Connected Lane County. 

12/1: The Ford Family Foundation Ford Scholarship Program application opens. This is a large, 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.

12/2: Due date for applications for the Bronfman Fellowship. Applicants must be in 11th grade, identify as Jewish, live in the U.S. or Canada, and be ready to think deeply and learn passionately. Prior Jewish education is not required. The free fellowship-year experience begins with a summer in the U.S. and Israel. After the immersive summer, the fellowship year continues with monthly virtual meetings and a winter and spring seminar in the U.S.

12/11: 2024 SEHS Financial-Aid Night Webinar@7 pm. Google Meet link and translation instructions located in invitation emailed to juniors, seniors, and parents. Webinar will include an overview and Q & A session presented by financial-aid representatives from the University of Oregon and Lane Community College.