Hello Ranger Families:

Preparations are moving forward at your high school as we welcome teachers back to school for a week of in-service starting 8/22. To prepare, all of us at EHS are working hard to ensure that the first day of school is fun, inviting and exceeds everyone’s expectations. The floors are shined, the building is spruced up and we are eagerly anticipating a building again full of the sights and sounds of learning. To that end, I want to invite all of you to celebrate with us on August 16th during our registration event and free back to school BBQ. These events will help prepare your family for the start of the school year and create an opportunity for community engagement. I hope to see you there!

Ryan Rosenau

-Go Rangers

Mark Your Calendars

8/16 - School Registration

8/16 - Back to School BBQ Celebration

8/23 - Ranger Smart Start

8/28 - First day of school for 9th grade

8/29 - First day of school for everyone else

9/05 - School picture day

9/25 - Homecoming Week!

10/18 - Back To School Night

You are receiving this packet of information because your child goes to an Estacada School District school. This is to inform you that community resources are available for you should you need or want them and to let me know if you are interested so I can contact you. These are resources available throughout the school year for students in our district as needed. All of your information is kept confidential.

If your family lacks fixed, regular, or adequate housing, you may qualify for additional assistance through the McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact Jason Hobson, Director of Student Services at 503-630-6871 ext 2906.

Secondary Schools Referral.docx.pdf

Spanish-Secondary Schools Referral.docx.pdf

At registration, students and families will:

• Meet staff and school administration

• Sign up for a lockers

• Pay athletic fees

• Pay school fees, (ASB & parking)

• Purchase a Yearbook

• New transfer students can meet with their counselor

• Tour the school

When: August 16th

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with a break at 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (drop-in)

Where: Estacada High School Commons

Following Registration

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. HS Front Lawn

• Free BBQ for Ranger Families

• Enjoy music

• Lawn Games

• Bring a chair, hang out and celebrate the start of the school year!

New this year! Ranger Smart Start is an opportunity for our students with an IEP or 504 to connect with their teachers before classes begin. Particularly helpful for our incoming Freshmen, the goal of Smart Start is to allow time for our students to introduce themselves and to personally explain to teachers how they learn best. This connection fosters advocacy within our students and sets them up for success! Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend Smart Start with your student.

In preparation for Smart Start please complete this Introduction Profile for students to share with their teachers as they visit each classroom. Students may also create their own profile to share. I hope to see you this year at Smart Start.

When: Wednesday, August 23

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: A welcome reception will be set up in the high school commons. Students and families then follow the student’s schedule to visit each classroom.

Parents and Guardians:

You play a vital role in your child's academic success. The first step to academic achievement is establishing excellent school attendance habits. Student attendance is critical to student achievement at all grade levels.

Partner with us to improve attendance rates for the 2023-2024 school year

Each Ranger Report will feature comparative attendance data that will highlight our progress toward establishing excellent attendance rates at EHS

Ranger Site Council:

The Ranger Site Council is composed of school licensed and classified staff, students, parents and school administrators. Together the Site Council works collaboratively to develop plans to improve the school’s instructional programs and culture.

Ranger Parent Club:

The Ranger Parent Club uses its collective skills and experience to work collaboratively to support teachers and staff, enrich the educational experiences of students, and build a sense of community within the school.

If interested in volunteering for either the Ranger Site Council or the Ranger Parent Club please contact Ryan Rosenau at: rosenaur@estacada.k12.or.us

Life is full of distractions that keep us from performing our best.

Our expectation is that classrooms are cell phone free zones.

The classroom is a space for learning and engagement in preparation for a student’s next step in life. Join us in fostering this commitment to learning by:

• Talking with your student about their cell phone use in school.

• Be prepared to set limits and to collaborate with school staff in making learning a priority.

Perseverance ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Dependability ~ Empathy