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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.
SEHS COMMUNICATIONS
With conferences approaching and as we enter the second half of the semester, we’d like to ensure families are accessing all three of our communication tools that inform parents and guardians about their student’s experiences at South.
TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
The 4j School District uses three primary applications to share and communicate information with families. These applications can all be accessed through a web browser or through each of three separate apps downloaded to a smartphone.
ParentVue shares big picture information about a student’s class schedule, report cards, and attendance patterns with a student’s family. Canvas Parent shares more detailed information about homework assignments in each class and displays updated grades and progress throughout the semester. ParentSquare is the platform used by each school to communicate newsletter information directly to families about various activities and announcements in the school community.
Each of these three tools, as apps on your phone or as accessed through a web browser, can help families support their students academically and socially by keeping them informed and aware of their student’s experiences in education.
If you are missing any one application of this trio of platforms, reach out to Jessica Kuehn, SEHS Counseling Secretary, at kuehn_j@4j.lane.edu or 541-790-8013 and she will help you get connected to all communications.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY
What is HSED? High School Extended Day is a program that provides credit deficient juniors and seniors the opportunity to get back on track. Students can obtain up to .75 credit per class term.
What Classes are Offered? Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science
How Do I Sign Up? Talk to your school counselor or our HSED Secretary, Isa Chávez Gutierrez at chavez_i@4j.lane.edu or 541-790-6877 today for more information or to register.
What Do I Bring? We’ve got you covered! We provide classroom supplies and snack packs.
26/27 Calendar
Quarter 1: September 16-November 5
Quarter 2: November 16-January 28
Quarter 3: February 10-April 14
Quarter 4: April 26-June 16
Classes are held Monday through Friday.
Period 26 is held from 4:15-5:20pm.
Period 27 is held from 5:50-6:55pm.
SENIOR TASKS
SAVE THE DATE! SEHS Graduation will be held at the Hult Center on Sat. June 12 at 7pm.
CAP AND GOWN orders should be placed ASAP at minersgrad.com!
You’ll receive your gear at distribution in May, but orders are DUE BEFORE WINTER BREAK.
If you are borrowing a cap and gown from a sibling or friend, or if you wish to borrow a cap and gown from the school due to financial need, please email your name and height to kuehn_j@4j.lane.edu so we can document your intention. If you have a spare cap and/or gown at home that you wish to donate, please drop that off in counseling at any time!
SENIOR PHOTOS & QUOTES are due before December 11th.
If you are a Class of 2026 Senior and you have not yet scheduled your SENIOR INTERVIEW please do so right away. This meeting with your counselor must be completed before the end of January, and sooner is better! Every senior must participate in an interview. Please schedule on the South website under the ACADEMICS tab; select Counseling from the drop down menu and then click on the Counseling Scheduling Page.
If you are applying to any four-year universities, you are required to pick up, fill out, and return a PURPLE PACKET from the counseling office. If you haven’t done this already, PLEASE do so right away. This document assists the counselors significantly in making sure all of your supplemental materials are completed/submitted to your colleges on time. Also, if you need to add any colleges to a Purple Packet that you have already submitted to your counselor, please stop by counseling or email your counselor directly. Thank you!
4J DISTRICT HONORS RECOGNITION
Any 4j high school student who attains a 3.5 grade point average and dedicates 120 documented hours towards community service before May 1st of their senior year qualifies to receive an honors designation on their high school diploma. Any student in any grade can stop by counseling to pick up the light green service log to begin recording volunteer hours. Students in the International High School or in the National Honors Society are able to use their CAS or NHS Service hours to qualify
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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CAREER CENTER CHECK IN
Lori Sauter
SEHS College & Career Center Coordinator
sauter_l@4j.lane.edu
541-790-8052
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM VISITS:
The complete college visit list (constant work in progress)
College/Program |
Date |
Time |
Notes |
United States Air Force Academy |
Tue November 17, 2026 |
10:15 AM |
In person |
| U.S. Marine Corps |
Tue November 17, 2026 |
11:00 AM |
In person. Includes discussion of NROTC Scholarships |
| Bushnell University |
Tue November 17, 2026 |
1:10 PM |
In person |
| George Fox University |
Wed November 18, 2026 |
10:00 AM |
In person |
| Oregon Institute of Technology |
Wed November 18, 2026 |
10:40 AM |
In person |
FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS
The complete scholarship list (constant work in progress)
DUE |
SCHOLARSHIP NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
111/19/26 |
Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship |
For promising LGBTQ students enrolled (planning to enroll) at an accredited college/university based in the U.S. Access to leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and support of a community of scholars and alumni. |
| 11/20/26 |
National Honor Society |
For HS seniors who are members in good standing in a National Honor Society chapter. Recommendations required from NHS advisor and a non-family member who can speak to applicant's commitment to the pillars of NHS. Due 2:00 PM (PT)/5:00 ET. |
Scholarships and College-Prep Programs for High-Achieving, High-Need Juniors and Seniors
STUDENT VOLUNTEERING:
Civic and Activism Remote Internship. Unpaid remote internship/volunteer opportunity involving 5-30 (flexible) hours per week and flexible start and end dates. Join a team of young people from across the United States to participate in activism on issues like climate change, criminal justice, reproductive rights, ending gun violence, and combating voter suppression in the United States. Internship also includes peer-to-peer learning, expert speakers, and professional development events. Application with rolling deadline.
COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER CURRENT EVENTS:
Senior Planning Timeline 2026-27
Build Oregon. Build Oregon provides resources and information for the next generation of construction workers.
Now: OSAC Scholarships application is open. Most OSAC scholarships require a completed FAFSA or ORSAA. Use the catalog of OSAC scholarships by doing several keyword searches to find good-fit scholarships. Final deadline 3/1, but submit by 2/16 to be eligible for $1,000 drawing. Pro tip: Start applying for these scholarships early enough to select all that you’re eligible for via the catalog since the filtering system in the application does a poor job of selecting for you.
11/17: Financial Aid - Finding Funds for Oregon Students. 6-7 pm. Live Zoom webinar for juniors, seniors, and their families. Presented by Rochelle Farris, ASPIRE Access Specialist. Zoom link.
11/19: Money for College: Ford Scholars scholarship program. Webinar begins at 6 pm. For seniors who plan to attend a 4-year Oregon college/university, have high financial need (FAFSA/ORSAA SAI no more than 8000), and have strong academic potential. In this webinar, you will get application tips, hear from a current Ford Family Scholar who will discuss their pathway to college, and participate in a Q&A session.
11/20: Pacific University Senior Preview Scholarship Day (Virtual): 3-4:30 pm online. Opportunity to experience life at Pacific, connect with our community and earn a $2,000 annual scholarship simply by participating.
The Complete College/Career Center News (for lots more opportunities)
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