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SEHS Newsletter - April 3rd Edition

Posted Date: 04/03/26 (05:00 PM)
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Upcoming Weeks At a Glance
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/10
A Day B Day C Day
Early Release		 Testing Day
Half Day
See Below for More Info		 Grading Day
No School

Upcoming Dates
4/8 - C Day (Wednesday)
4/9 - Testing Day (Half Day)
4/10 - Grading Day - No School
4/16 - Incoming 9th Grade Family Night
4/17 - Pep Assembly
4/21 - Spring Fest

Testing Day Schedule - 4/9


  • 9th-grade: CTE presentation. 8:30-9:20 in the auditorium.

  • 10th-grade: PreACT. 8:30-11:45 in assigned testing rooms. At school during the school day for all sophomores.

  • 11th-grade: SAT. 8:30-11:45 in assigned testing gyms. Free at school during the school day for juniors who opt in.

  • 12th-grade: LCC application workshop. 9:35-10:20 in room 6 (AVID classroom). In-person help with application process from LCC staff.

  • 12th-grade: Mandatory senior meeting. 10:25-11:10 in the cafeteria.

  • 12th-grade: Senior Experience presentations. 11:15-12:00 in the cafeteria for seniors who have not yet completed one.

  • All grades: Teacher flex time. 8:30-12:00 for all students not involved in an above activity.


Yearbook Information
Hello South students and families!
Your 2026 yearbook is currently at print. We still have a limited number of copies available for pre-sale; the price is $75. We do not sell yearbooks through SchoolPay.  All sales are done through our Jostens sales portal at this link. There is a $3.99 service fee.

Any books still available for purchase at distribution (predicted for the first week in June, before seniors' last day) will be $80 at the door.
If you can't remember if you've purchased a yearbook, here are the sales lists as of April 2:
If your student is not on the list, but you think they should be, please search the email account you would have used to make the purchase for the terms "Jostens" and  "confirmation," and make sure the message is from after Aug. 30, 2025. 
  • If your student is not on the list, and no purchase confirmation comes up in your email search, you have likely not purchased a yearbook yet.
If you have further questions, email yearbook adviser Bobbie Willis at willis_b@4j.lane.edu. Thank you for supporting South yearbook!
Forecasting! Happening Now!


Forecasting is happening now! Information is available via Canvas class pages, and students have opportunities in upcoming classes/advisories to plan for next year!


Attendance Letters


Attendance is a partnership between students, families, and schools. We want students to experience everything South has to offer, together with staff and peers, as regularly as possible. Formal, mailed letters are one ongoing effort to ensure families are receiving communication when unexcused absences are occurring, disrupting student learning and indicating potential concerns. When a student misses more than three days (12 total class periods) with unexcused absences, a notification letter is automatically created and then mailed home. Additional absences may lead to outreach by school staff to schedule family conferences in an effort to work together on addressing issues. 


If you receive one of these letters and have additional questions, please reach out to administrators or counselors for assistance. If you need to communicate about excused absences, please call 541-790-8008 or email dialsehs@4j.lane.edu. 

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

Lane Community College application workshop

Thu April 9, 2026

9:35 AM

In person application workshop in room 6 (AVID classroom)
The complete college visit list (constant work in progress)
This Week’s Featured  Scholarships (local!):

Masonic Lodge #11 Scholarship

  • Awards scholarships worth $4,000

  • Recipients must plan to attend an Oregon public college, university, or trade school

  • GPA 3.0-3.5 preferred

  • Financial need is a factor.

  • Deadline: 4/8/26 via printed paper copies submitted to the College/Career Center.

Southtowne Rotary Shaw Scholarship for Students Impacted by Homelessness

  • Awards scholarships worth $2,500

  • Recipients must plan to attend an Oregon public college, university, or trade school.

  • Applicants must have been affected in some way by homelessness.

  • Academic success is a factor.

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

  • Financial need is a factor.

  • Deadline: Send application as PDFs to Gary Brown (hongrb24@gmail.com) by 4/15/26.

2026 SEHS KTLSC Scholarship

  • Awards scholarships worth $2,000

  • Recipients must plan to attend a college, university, community college, or trade/vocational school.

  • Recipients must exemplify attributes of being authentic, collaborative, curious, athletic, and generous.

  • Deadline: 4/24/26 via linked Google Form

2026 SEHS Jarrod L. Grant Memorial Scholarship

  • Awards scholarships worth $1,000

  • Recipients must plan to attend an accredited nonprofit college or university (including community college) in the United States during the 2026-27 school year.

  • Financial need is a factor.

  • Active participation in athletics (preferably football or baseball/softball) is a factor.

  • Active participation in the arts (preferably music) is a factor.

  • Leadership through the ability to find common ground and bring fellow students together is a factor.

  • Deadline: 4/24/26 via linked 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:

UO’s SAIL summer program. Day program: July 20-24, residential (overnight) program: July 12-17. Free programs at the UO for rising high school juniors and seniors with financial need. Participants choose academic subjects to explore in fun, interactive ways. The program also includes helpful college-prep activities. Every SAIL participant who enrolls at the UO after high school will receive a $1000 scholarship. Registration is first come, first served.

NW Cyber Camp at the University of Oregon. 7/20-24. This free, week-long day camp is for current 8th–11th graders. It’s led by a UO computer science professor and is perfect for students who are curious about tech but have little to no prior experience in cybersecurity.
OSU Summer Veterinary Experience. 7/20-24 from 8:45 am-5 pm (M-Th) and 8:45 am-1 pm (F) on the OSU Corvallis campus. Hands-on and engaging experience for Oregon students entering 11th and 12 grades who are interested in veterinary medicine. Hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Cost: $400. Scholarships available.
4/3: FBI Teen Academy program application deadline. 7/14-17 in Portland. Open to current sophomores and juniors. Opportunity to develop leadership skills and to investigate the world of law enforcement. Selection process is competitive.
4/3: OHSU Experience Camps application deadline. Free, hands-on experience for Oregon high school students interested in health care careers. Hosted at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Portland campus, this one-day camp features medical simulations, expert speakers and career exploration in fields like medicine, nursing and research to give students a firsthand look at the many paths in health care.

Career Center Current Events:

NOW: LCC’s Trades Expo registration open. Takes place on 5/15 from 8:45 am-1 pm at LCC. Students participate in two interactive one-hour sessions, choosing from 7 career areas: automotive, diesel, construction, computer information technology (CIT), CNC Machining, drafting, and fabrication/welding. Also, opportunities to meet local industry professionals and employers. Free lunch provided for registered students. Event schedule.

NOW: Lane Career Academy: Hope Factory, Behavioral Health, and Emergency Services. These career-pathway courses are options for current SEHS sophomores and juniors to forecast for next year’s class schedule. Interested students should discuss the forecasting process with their counselors.

NOW: Connected Lane County Hiring Fair registration open. Event takes  place on 5/7 from 9 am-2 pm at Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St. Ste 150, Springfield). This free fair connects graduating seniors and 16-24-year-old youth (regardless of school enrollment status) with local companies and hiring opportunities. Students attend one of three 1.5-hour sessions.

4/3: Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Youth Advisory Board application deadline. Paid opportunity for Oregon juniors, seniors, and 2025 high school graduates interested in helping HECC design Abriendo Puertas Oregon / Open Doors Oregon, a future direct admissions program that will automatically connect eligible students with Oregon colleges and universities. Involves virtual monthly evening meetings for 7 months, and participants will be paid $80/hour. Finalist applicants may be interviewed.

4/7: Capital College Night. 6-8 pm at Sprague High School. Oregon college and university fair. Meet with admission and financial aid representatives from Oregon colleges and universities. Presentations on paying for college, college search tips, and athletics in college. Register.

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.
 

SENIORS: Mark your Calendars!

APRIL 9: Mandatory Senior Student Meeting at 10:25am in the Cafeteria. 

APRIL 21: Your On-Stage Seating Selection Begins for GRADUATION!


A graduation tradition unique to South is that each senior is allowed to choose their own seat on the Hult Center Stage for commencement. But… before they are cleared to choose their seat location on April 21st, they must complete several check-out tasks in advance. Seniors will not be permitted to choose their seating until all tasks are complete.


We are all looking forward to your main event on June 9th!


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. 

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  

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

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