Miller News

January 23, 2023

From the Principal

Dear Families,

I'm optimistic that our students are making the most of their last week of the first semester by staying focused on their academic goals and commitments.

Students, take this time to re-learn topics, create helpful study guides, and/or attend extra help sessions if needed. Don't forget to get some rest and find small ways to reward yourselves for your hard work. You can do it - finish strong!

Starting January 30th, students will be able to check their schedules on StudentVue, but please keep in mind that changes may be made up until the end of finals week. You can access your finalized schedules in StudentVue by the end of the work day on February 3rd.

Sincerely,

Principal da Silva

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Upcoming Events

This week: A - B - A - B - Early Release A

Jan. 26: Cookies and Cram 9th grade

Jan. 27: Late work deadline

Jan. 30: Start of finals week (see schedule below)

Feb. 2, 3: Grading days (no school)

Upcoming sports/activities

January 23: Sign up for spring sports

January 24: Boys and Girls Basketball @ Thurston 4:00 pm

January 25: Wrestling @ Home 6:30 pm

January 26: Mariachi/Jazz/Percussion Concert @ 7:00 pm

January 27: Swim @ Willamalane 4:00 pm

January 27: Boys and Girls Basketball @ Eagle Point 4:00 pm

January 28: Cheer @ Roseburg 8:00 am

January 28: Boys Basketball @ Crescent Valley 4:00 pm

January 28: Girls Basketball vs. South Medford @ Home 5:15 pm

Congratulations!

Midori Rakestraw is a freshman in Ms. Palmer's Intro to Art class:

Congratulations to Midori Rakestraw for their fantastic bookmark, who was the 9th grade winner this year. Winners will be officially announced at the Springfield City Council Meeting at 7pm on Monday, February 6. If you would like to attend, please meet in the library at 6:50 p.m. The official presentation and group photo should be done by 7:20 p.m. Winners will be able to get their prize packs at the Council meeting or pick them up starting on Tuesday, February 7 from the library.

Staff Spotlight🔦

Congratulations to Mr. Miller and his Journalism crew for another big win! Last year's issue of Backcountry Review won its 4th Pacemaker award, the National Scholastic Press Association's award for best specialty magazine in the US! Way to go, Millers! 💥

Cookies and Cram is back in time for FINALS!

We are hosting another Cookies and Cram for Freshman! Teachers will be available to help and there will be COOKIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE!

What: For 9th Graders, this is an opportunity to study with friends and teachers and complete work before the deadline.

When: Thursday, January 26th @ 3:05

Where: SHS Library

Goodies: Cookies and Hot Chocolate

Hoots~Mental health supports for SHS

Remember, Hoots is here once a week! We will be at Springfield every Thursday from 8-11am. HOOTS is supportive and non-judgmental, and up for talking about and supporting on pretty much anything!

Miller Outfitters (Clothing Boutique)

We will continue to accept donations, from adults cleaning out their closets to students revamping their wardrobe. If you would prefer to donate online, you can find essentials such as deodorant, socks, underwear and sweatshirts on our Amazon wish list.

Continued donations will help keep our homegrown thrift boutique going! THANK YOU!

From the College and Career Center

What’s happening in the CCC? The College & Career Center is open to all grades. Make an appointment with Mrs. Dapkus or a mentor today!

ESSAY EDITING: Need an essay edited? Share it with Mrs. Dapkus and multiple mentors will edit your essay.

Job Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

CALENDAR ITEMS:

February 6 - Navy in the attendance foyer at lunch

February 9 - College Goal Oregon 6:30 pm in the library for seniors and parents. In addition to assistance, there will be PRIZES and 4 SCHOLARSHIPS!!!

MID YEAR SENIOR CHECKLIST:

___ Fill out FAFSA/ORSAA NOW!!! (4 year college, community college, trades and beauty school)

___ Fill out college, trades & beauty school applications

___ Apply for scholarships and the OSAC SHS Scholarships 22-23

___ Apply for Oregon Promise

___ Come to the College & Career Center for assistance

SENIORS: The deadline for most 4 year colleges is FEBRUARY 1ST!

LCC Bound Seniors.docx

OSAC: Seniors, the OSAC houses 600 scholarships for Oregon students, valued at over 10 Million dollars! It is up and running, be sure to start your application NOW if you haven’t already.

OSAC Website OSAC Webinars OSAC Scholarships for SHS

SENIORS The Ford Family Foundation scholarship is an amazing opportunity for seniors who are pell grant eligible and have high merit, it is valued at UP TO $160,000 for ANY university in Oregon. Ford Family Foundation