Upcoming Weeks At a Glance
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A Day |
B Day
Early Release |
C Day |
Last Day of School!
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Upcoming Dates
6/8 - Friends of South (PTO) Meeting @ 6pm in Library
6/9 - South Graduation Ceremony @ 7pm at Hult Center
6/12 - Last Day for 9 - 11 Graders - Half Day
6/12 - Food/Clothing Drive Distribution (12pm - 2pm)
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| Congratulations, Class of 2026! |
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We want to send out one last newsletter shout-out to the Class of 2026! You are at a pivotal moment of your lives, and we are so excited to see where each one of you goes from here. Each one of you impacted the community of South in your own ways, and those memories will always be a part of the South community. Congratulations Graduates!
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| Food & Clothing Pantry Distribution |
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South families and students are invited to join us for our end-of-the-year distribution event on Friday, June 12, starting at 12:00 PM (noon) to 2pm.
Please stop by the Cafeteria and the Amazon Room to collect complimentary surplus food items and assorted donated goods. Everything must go!
Note: While we will have a limited number of boxes and bags on site, families are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags to transport items home. We look forward to seeing you there and wish everyone a wonderful start to the summer!
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| End of Year Tasks: 9 - 11th Graders! |
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All Sophomores (will be Juniors next year) must turn in their laptops and chargers this summer. This is a requirement to ensure your laptops are ready to go for Junior year. You can turn them in to Rose in the auditorium lobby during lunch or after school next week.
If you have an 11 inch loaner computer it must be turned in no matter what grade you are in. You will be reissued a computer next year.
Not sure if you need to turn in tech? See Rose in the auditorium lobby during lunch or after school next week.
The end of the year is fast approaching! Now is the time to begin returning all textbooks, class novels, calculators and other items you are no longer using. To avoid being charged late fines, have all items returned by your last day of school.
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This Week’s Featured Scholarship:
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Value: $10,000 college scholarship and an all-expense paid (required) trip to Washington, D.C., on March 6-13, 2027 for SEHS nominees who are then selected by the Oregon Department of Education to represent Oregon in this program.
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Eligibility:
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For juniors and seniors who are US citizens or legal permanent residents and are enrolled at SEHS for the entire 2026-27 school year
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Applicants must be active in elected or appointed leadership positions that relate to government, public affairs, education and/or community service during the entire 2026-27 school year.
- Financial need is not considered.
- Details: SEHS will nominate up to 2 students who will then complete additional requirements to apply to represent Oregon in the USSYP. More information about what SEHS nominees’ next steps will be.
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Deadline: 9/18/26 @ 11:59 pm via shared Google doc which anyone with the link can view. Email Lori Sauter (sauter_l@4j.lane.edu) to alert me to your submission.
Shared Google doc must include:
- A resume including any received awards, recognition, and leadership activities in student government/politics, community, music, sports, and other extracurricular activities.
- A cover letter answering the following questions:
- How do you further equity in the community through your leadership position(s)?
- What interests you about the U.S. Senate Youth Program?
- What do you hope to gain from the U.S. Senate Youth Program?
The complete scholarship list (constant work in progress)
Student Volunteering:
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.
Summer Programs in Oregon:
6/19: UO Summer Jazz Improvisation Camp application deadline. 7/19-24. Week-long, work-intensive camp for all wind, percussion, guitar, bass (upright or electric), and piano players who are completing grades 7 -12 and who want to develop skills in the art of improvisation. There is a cost and available financial aid.
6/30: OSU Cascades’s Summer Academy registration deadline. Academy takes place at OSU-Cascades in Bend from 7/19-24 or 7/26-31. For high school students entering grades 10-12. Introduction to life on a college campus and opportunity to explore your academic and career interests with university professors and experts. Students who complete the Summer Academy will each receive a $500 scholarship* to OSU-Cascades. Overnight option cost: $1,500. Day option cost: $1,000. Financial assistance application deadline 4/30@5 pm.
8/4: RTEC 101 starts. Free 6-week in-person course for 2026 HS graduates planning to attend LCC. Tuesdays from 10-11:30 at LCC’s main campus. Course goal is to provide students with the necessary tools and resources to become a successful student at Lane.
Lots more summer opportunities in the Complete College/Career Center News
Career Center Current Events:
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.
6/9: Class of '27 College Admission Workshop: “The College Essay: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story.” 4:30 pm via Zoom. Presented by the Pacific Northwest Assn. for College Admission Counseling and the College Guidance Network.
6/10: LAUNCH Virtual Student Event. 5-6:30 pm PDT. Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education). At LAUNCH, you'll virtually meet admissions officers from all five partner institutions and learn more about what unites us.
6/13: EEA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Young Eagles Rally. EAA Chapter 292 provides students ages 8-17 with a brief exposure to what makes an airplane fly, the component parts of an airplane, how weather affects flying and how we navigate. Participants are given a free ride in a private aircraft piloted by our volunteer members. Some participants can practice flying in an FAA-approved simulator. To take place at the Clubhouse at Independence State Airport (4803 Airport Road, Independence, OR).
The Complete College/Career Center News (for lots more opportunities)
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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. |
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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!
LAPTOP RETURNS
Seniors must return their laptop, charger, and other tech to South in order to receive their physical diploma. Bring any unreturned tech to the main office.
Sophomores will also need to return their laptops before summer break, so that the devices can receive important updates before junior year testing season.
Finally, any South student who has a ‘loaner laptop’ of a slightly older model must return that device before the end of the school year.
If students 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.
Thank you for safeguarding these important 4j resources.
CLUB AXE ON-SITE TUTORING
Monday from 3:30-4:30 pm will be the last chance this year for free tutoring by South teachers and staff as we wrap up second semester! Keep an eye out for fliers next fall when Club Axe returns in full force.
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.
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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
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