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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - April 22nd, 2022

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - April 22nd, 2022

Principal's Message

Greetings Springwater Students and Families,

Our first prom in 3 years is this evening! Student leadership has been working hard to make this year's celebration a success. The theme is Enchanted Masquerade.


Today also marks the end of the 12-week grading period. Teachers are busy entering and finaling progress grades that will be available in ParentVue and StudentVue early next week. We will send out a communication once the progress reports are finalized. This means we only have 7 weeks left (plus finals week) until the end of the semester and the end of the school year. Our seniors have just 6.5 weeks left until they graduate!


It has been great to see students at all grade levels (not just graduating seniors) stepping up, retaking tests, and turning in coursework to raise their grades. Remember we have academic support after school Mondays - Thursdays. There is transportation provided home, for those who need a ride.


Next week our seniors have the opportunity to attend a play at Portland Center Stage. Freestyle Love Supreme has been called “An experience that will take you blissfully out of yourself. Freestyle Love Supreme puts you in your happy place” by The Washington Post. We are excited to rekindle our partnership with Portland Center Stage and look forward to future plays next year for all students.


This Tuesday we will be sending home a permission slip so that all students can participate in our end of year trip to Dabney State Park. This annual event was put on hold during COVID. We are excited to get out there again! We spend a couple hours in the morning doing habitat restoration and then the afternoon barbecuing, playing games, and having fun! Please complete and return the permission form as soon as possible.


Please reach out if you have questions or concerns and have a good weekend!


Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

April Spotlight Students

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Aaliyah Saucedo

Future Plans After High School: I hope to go to college and graduate. I want to be an OBGYN. I know I want to start at Mt. Hood and then eventually go to university.

Grade: 9

Interests: I like playing soccer, most of the time. It’s something I’ve always done. I’ve been playing since I was 6.

Favorite subject in school: Earth and Space Science because it’s fun and easy and I enjoy it. And Spanish because it’s also easy and I already speak some.

Favorite thing about STHS: I like the community. It’s very small and everyone knows each other. It’s just nice.

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Cyrus Henry

Future Plans After High School: I don’t really have any. My plan is to just hang out with my girlfriend until she is done with high school, and then we’ll go to Colorado so she can get her college degree as a veterinarian. Then I will see what I’m going to do after that.

Grade: 10

Interests: Mixing music, playing any kind of sport, teaching in church, and socializing.

Favorite subject in school: Earth and Space Science and Math because in those two subjects there’s only one right answer. You can do it any way, shape, or form, but there’s always going to be just one right answer.

Favorite thing about STHS: The friends and also the teachers, how they make sure you’re doing your work. And then socialization with friends during lunch.

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Avery Hansen

Future Plans After High School: I plan to become a doula. To become a doula, you go through a certification program. There aren’t actually that many rules about it, but I figured if I wanted to make it a career, I would go through the program to get certified.

Grade: 11

Interests: I love reading and horses, most especially. I’m also slightly interested in art and photography.

Favorite subject in school: I really like English or Art. I love reading. I also really like the English teachers we have here. Ms. Weber and Mr. Ramsey are both great teachers I enjoy working with. I just love art and Ms. Kruse is awesome.

Favorite thing about STHS: The positive community we have here. In middle school, the community wasn’t very strong or very positive. Here, everybody is kind, even if they don’t know you very well.

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Prom

Prom is FINALLY here! We are very excited for Prom this evening, Friday April 22nd from 7-10pm at The Troutdale House. Ticket will NOT be sold at the door.
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Oregon Parks & Rec Permission Slip

On Tuesday, April 26th all students will be brining home an Oregon Parks & Recreation permission slip to be signed. This is for our ALL SCHOOL Community Care Day at Dabney on May 20th. Please sign the permission slip and return it to school with you student.
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Volunteer

Volunteer with Springwater Trail High School seniors!!


This is an opportunity for you to invest in your community.


ASPIRE Volunteers/Mentors: Springwater is part of ASPIRE, a statewide program that connects volunteers with high school students. The volunteers mentor and support Springwater students as they explore careers and options after high school. NO EXPERIENCE necessary to mentor! All you need is a willingness to help others and we will provide the other necessary training!


Time commitment: One hour a week between 7:30- 2:30


With who: You will be placed with one or two seniors who are in need of guidance and support throughout the academic school year.


You will support students with:

  • Scholarships

  • Setting up a career plan.

  • Filling out college applications

  • Applying for financial aid

  • Listening to students as they plan for their future

  • Bestow advice from your life experiences.



If you are interested in serving as a volunteer For Springwater Trail High School, we want to hear from you.


Linda Centurion

centurion@gresham.k12.or.us

503-261-4611


This is also a great way for you as a parent to better understand the college and career process for your own student and have access to a plethora of resources.
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Every Day, Every Class! Attendance Matters

Every minute of learning is important to education and the staff at Springwater want to encourage every day school attendance. As a result, each week we will be celebrating the students who had perfect attendance with no tardies. Congratulations to the following students who had perfect attendance the week of March 28th - April 1st!


Mariam Abawi, Shad Abbas, Dominik Baldridge, Alex Burton, Benjamin Collins, Iris Cordova-Sanchez, Ethan Dockter-Nguyen, Jonathan Eakin, Madelyn Engler, Ethan Fero, Marco Gerges Samuoal, Amy Yaniris Gutierrez Lara, Avery Hansen, Skylar Harvey, Lydia Hood, Alexander Hryciw, Taylor Imlay, Jamita Jackson, Lily Johnson, Audrie Klawuhn, David Krivoruchenko, Edwin Lopez-Silva, Alexis Madsen, Brodey Magnan-Snow, Kyleen Mahoney, Christopher Miller, Erica Moya Aguirre, Mary Nashed, Nicholas Nunez, Eswin Pablo Avendano, Brooklin Pendleton, Isaiah Poole, Reuben Poole, Nicholas Rardin, Haven Reedy, Darryl Regan, Rayden Rickaby, Hayden Ricklefs, Jocelyn Roberts, Ayden Saboe, Telleah Schlosser, Joshua Schmelzer, Benjamin Schmitt, Samantha Schmitt, David Shaddix, Benjamin Slawik, Cassidy Smith, Kaden Springsted, Aaron Stoneking, Victor Tellez Gomez, Catrina Therien, Blossom Vue, Lydia Wilson, Mason Winn, Rosalie Wuethrich, Ethan Zavala-Yost

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Clothes Closet

Did you know that we have a clothes closet at STHS? If your student is in need of clothing please contact our office. We have winter and summer clothing, shoes, hygiene products, etc. If you have clothing that you would like to donate we are always accepting donations.
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2021-2022 yearbooks

Don't forget to purchase your 2021-2022 yearbook! Yearbooks are $35 and ordering one is super easy! You can purchase yours in the office, online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or you can scan the QR code! Please cont Mrs. Weber at if you have any questions.
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Drivers Ed

Oregon Driver Training Institution has Drivers Ed classes in our area. Click HERE to view dates, and sign up.
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Campus Lunch Policy

Compliments to our 9th graders! They have been doing a great job of remaining on campus during lunchtime. As a reminder: only 10th - 12th graders have off campus lunch privileges. 9th graders are expected to remain on campus during lunch. This is due to the limited food options close to our campus and to help create stronger community within the 9th grade class.
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Academic Support - In Person & VIRTUAL

Additional academic support is available at Springwater Trail High School (Virtual option also available), on Monday - Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm. This additional time will allow students to utilize school resources such as the library and student computers for homework, studying, reading, etc.

Transportation route home at 3:30 is available. Below is the route of the 3:30 activity bus. If you have questions regarding after school support, please call the office at 503.261.4600.

Click HERE to join virtually


3:43pm Hollydale Elementary School

3:50pm Gresham High School

3:53pm North Gresham Elementary School

3:56pm Highland Elementary School

4:01pm Hall Elementary School

4:08pm Powell Valley Elementary School

4:12pm Kelly Creek Elementary School

4:20pm Thompson Fruit Stand - Corner 242nd & Bohna Pk (END)

4:22pm Lewis & Clark Montessori

4:25pm Safeway Parking Lot

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Sport Participation at Gresham or Sam Barlow High School

Springwater students are able to participate in sports at their home school. Click on the link below for clearance and try out deadlines.

SBHS: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/domain/1620

GHS: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/domain/1159

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Clubs at STHS

Below is a list of clubs at STHS. Encourage your student to get involved!


Anime Club: A club for those who enjoy anime and those who want to get into anime (or comics)

Art Club: A club where anyone can learn to do art. Sketching, painting, digital, any medium of art. Meets Monday's during lunch.

Drawing Club: A club to be creative, hangout, and draw. Meets Thursday's and Friday's during lunch.

Gardening Club: A club to clean up the garden and plant food. Meets Monday's during lunch and after school.

GSA: Stands for "Gay-straight alliance" Anyone of any identity is welcome to hangout and learn about LGBTQ+ history and do fun things. Meets Fridays during lunch.

Weight Lifting Club: A club that allows students to physically training themselves to grow stronger and healthier.

Foosball Club: A club where we play foosball, can have championships, and a little awards.

Basketball Club: A club where we play basketball after school.

Robotics: A club where using lego robotics, we will design and program robots.

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Collecting Cans & Bottles

The "Every Cent Counts" Scholarship was created in 2019. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to an STHS 2022 graduate (additional scholarships may be awarded depending on funds raised). The scholarship is funded through the recycling efforts of STHS students and our community.

Contact Koryna Herreid at Herreid@gresham.k12.or.us or 503-261-4600 to schedule a time to drop off your cans and bottles at STHS or to pick up a blue bag. Thank you for your support!

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Attention Fred Meyer Shoppers

Springwater Trail High School is enrolled in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program! Please link your Fred Meyer rewards card with our nonprofit number MU443. Fred Meyers will donate a percentage of your purchases every quarter to our program. This will NOT affect your reward points or fuel points. Last quarter we received $106.56, every little bit helps. This program helps pay for transportation to allow our students to attend events in the community. Below is the link to sign up.


https://www.fredmeyer.com/account/communityrewards/enroll

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Report Cards Online

Parents, did you know you can access your student's progress reports and report cards online through ParentVue? To access the report card from your ParentVue account, just click on the 'report card' button on the left side. Paper report cards will be available by request only. If you have trouble logging into your ParentVue account or need to get it set up, please contact Koryna Herreid at 503-261-4600 or Herreid@gresham.k12.or.us.

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Volunteering

Interested in Volunteering at STHS for the 21-22 school year?


1) Go to the district website at www.gresham.k12.or.us

2) Hover over “About Us” and click on “Volunteer Information”

3) In the left-hand menu, click on “Volunteer Application Form”

4) Fill out the online application

5) Record your volunteer badge number


Once completed, the approval process can take up to two weeks.

Happy volunteering!

NOTE: The application is not mobile compatible. This must be done on a laptop or desktop computer.

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Springwater Attendance

If your son/daughter is going to be out for the day please call the office (503-261-4600) and let us know the reason why. Whenever the office is not notified of an absence, a call is made home via the automated calling system. If the student is going to be out more than three days, you can call the office or email your student's teachers with a request for homework. If your student is going to be out of school for extended period of time due to a vacation or some other event, please have him/her complete a Pre-arranged Absence Form. If your student needs to leave school early or arrive late due to appointments, please call the office or send a note to excuse their absence.

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Electronic Flyers

Gresham-Barlow Distict has launched a new electronic flyer tool called “Peachjar.” This service allows us to “go green” and will ensure that every flier is delivered to each household. Peachjar will provide flyers directly to your computer, tablet or mobile device.


To view school-approved flyers, simply click the Peachjar button on your school’s website.

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Upcoming Events

For a list of upcoming events, visit the Springwater Trail High School Website and click on view calendar on the right side of the screen.
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PARENTVUE

Gresham-Barlow School District’s ParentVUE provides parents and guardians access to information regarding their children’s demographic information, attendance activity, reporting period grades and class schedules via the Internet. You may login to ParentVUE using the link on the Parent Resources Page. If you need assistance logging into your ParentVUE account, please contact the Office at 503-261-4600.