Aloha High School

Come and help our 11th grade students with Mock Interviews on February 7 and February 9 from 8:30-10:45 am! We're looking for kind and patient volunteers to help our students become future ready. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/npcJCp8BSzV8mJju5

Questions? Connect with Catherine Ramos, college & career readiness counselor at: catherine_ramos@beaverton.k12.or.us

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Catherine Ramos (she/ her/ hers)

Aloha High School

College and Career Readiness Counselor

Get ready for BSD’s Big Book Giveaway! We have boxes of discarded books that are longer used in our classrooms or libraries.* Rather than recycle them or throw them out, we’re giving them away to families.

Join us on Saturday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaver Acres Elementary School. We’ll be set up in the gym with tables of books for children of all ages.

*These are books that, for various reasons, we no longer use in our classrooms or our libraries. Some are surplus, others may be outdated. Please select books that are appropriate for your family.

Vaping has become a serious health issue among teens in the United States, including students right here in the Beaverton School District. According to the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than 2.1 million teens use vapes, and of those, one in four vapes daily. Perhaps most alarming, the survey indicates vaping is on the rise among middle schoolers. We see that trend here in BSD, as well.

BSD is hosting a "Community Conversation about Vaping" with an expert panel at the District Administrative Office, 1260 NW Waterhouse Avenue, on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Parents are encouraged to bring their teens. If you can't attend in person, you can watch the livestream on our district's YouTube channel.

We are looking for individuals interested in assisting with the various activities throughout the year. We provide support for Aloha High School in various ways, such as Senior Breakfast, Senior Grad Party, and programs that fall outside the school district budget.

The time commitment is flexible. If you are interested in joining a committee or becoming a board member, please reach out to us at alohapto@gmail.com, or browse through the different opportunities by clicking HERE.

The Beaverton School District uses the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number. Download the app or log into the ParentSquare web portal.

Email: ahs-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: aloha.beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 18550 Southwest Kinnaman Road, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: 5033562760
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsalohahighschool

• Information on Depression in Teens

Mental Health America has compiled an abundance of resources for teens and parents of teens who are experiencing depression.

• Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression

HelpGuide, a nonprofit organization, put together tips for parents to help them identify depression in their teens and help them treat it.

• Anxiety Information

According to Mental Health America, anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. This page has resources for dealing with anxiety and in depth information about the causes, symptoms, treatments and more.

• Teens and Suicide: What parents should know

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention said that educating yourself on what put kids at the greatest risk for suicide is one thing that protects them the most. They have given information on the facts and some of the risk factors and warning signs for teen suicide.

• National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

The National Helpline is available in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing mental health or substance abuse disorders.

• Support for Teens and Young Adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put together page of resources of support for teens and young adults facing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Stress Management and Teens

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry listed some sources of teen stress and ways that parents can help their them to decrease stress.