Demo Family Memo

• Monday, May 19th A Day

• Tuesday, May 20th - B Day

• Wednesday, May 21st - A Day *Flex

• Thursday, May 22nd - B day *Flex

• Friday, May 23rd - A Day

• Monday, May 26th- Memorial Day/ No school

• Tuesday, May 27th - B Day

• Wednesday, May 28th- A Day

• Thursday, May 29th- B day

• Friday, May 30th- All 8 Day

Graduation:

It’s almost time for graduation! Below are some details for the upcoming ceremony:

• Graduation is on June 2nd, from 4:30-6:00 pm in the Viking Pavilion at Portland State University (PSU).

• Seniors are expected to arrive at 3:30 pm.

• Doors for the general public open at 3:45 pm.

• Each graduating senior will receive 15 tickets. These will be handed out the week before graduation. Tickets are in the form of wristbands. All guests must be wearing a wristband to enter the building.

• There is a graduation rehearsal on June 2nd at 10:00 am at the Viking Pavilion. All seniors are required to attend and should be there by 9:45 am.

• Guests should park in PSU Parking Structure 3. Below is a map showing where structure 3 is in regards to the Viking Pavilion. Parking is $5.

• Note the map below, which shows the graduate entrance, guest entrance, and ADA entrance, as well as the location of Parking Structure 3.

• Graduation will be livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/@ppscomms/streams

• Below are the Viking Pavilion rules for families:

More information will be provided as graduation gets closer, so please keep an eye on the Demo Family Memo.

Summer School School registration opens Monday 5/12!

Counselors began registering students this Monday, May 12. If you are interested in registering your student for Summer School please fill out this form.

Please note that:

• Summer School is currently for credit recovery only. Students may enroll in summer classes only if they have failed a course required for graduation.

• Classes meet for 3 hours per day for 13 consecutive days.

• Students will earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully complete.

• Classes will be offered at Benson, Franklin, McDaniel, and Roosevelt

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There will be two sessions for students to take courses this Summer:

• Session 1: June 23- July 10 (no class July 4)

• Session 2: July 14- July 30

SENIORS- Start making a plan to clean out your lockers, only eight days to go!!

Seniors - it’s not too late to apply for scholarships!

• Scholarships & Financial Aid Currently Open

• Oregon Goes to College Scholarship page: https://oregongoestocollege.org/

• Get Schooled Scholarship page: https://getschooled.com/scholarships/

Click here for College, Internship & Job Opportunities currently open

Junior College Night, also for Freshmen and Sophomores!

• When: May 20, 2025, 6PM-8PM

• Where: Jefferson Cafeteria

• Who: Students and parents of students who are curious about college, apprenticeships, financial aid and the application process.

• Pizza provided!

Library Reminder for Seniors: Please return all library books and class novels to the library by May 31st. Students can log in to their library account using the Google option to see what items are checked out. Lost book fees can be paid in SchoolPay. If you have any questions please see Ms. Morlock in the library.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

The application process for Student Government elections for the 2025-2026 school year have begun. Students will have the chance to come to pick up an application in the main office or Ms. Abby’s room in c-11. Applications and campaign materials due by May 21st.

SENIOR SLIDESHOW

WE’RE PUTTING TOGETHER THE SPECIAL SLIDESHOW FOR THE SENIOR ASSEMBLY ON MAY 30TH AND GRADUATION APSU ON JUNE 2ND, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! TO ENSURE YOUR STUDENT IS INCLUDED IN THE CELEBRATION- PLEASE SUBMIT ONE CURRENT PHOTO, AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE--ONE BABY OR YOUNGER PHOTO: **SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

Every year BEAM creates space for the Black Community to celebrate the Black graduates in a Black Baccalaureate . Here is their flyer and a link to sign up. The Black Bacc.s is this Sunday : May 18th.

https://beamvillage.org/

May 21 @ B-Floor, during Flex, come and join JHS Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Students with Asian American and/or Pacific Islander background and JHS Asian Language Classes collaborate and invite you all to celebrate AAPI month together. Celebration includes live music by pro musicians, dance, singing and instrumental performances by students + surprise guests. Don’t miss this!

Auditions for 2025–2026

It's that time of year again! Auditions for the 2025–2026 season are just around the corner. Whether dancers are a part of JD or JDIIs or are auditioning for the first time, everyone must participate in auditions each year to be considered for next year’s company.

Dates: June 3–4, 2025
Time: 4:00–6:45 PM
Location: Jefferson High School – Dungeon Dance Studio

Both days are required:

• Day 1: Ballet, Tap, and African

• Day 2: Hip Hop, Modern, and Jazz

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If your dancer is planning to audition, please ensure they sign up!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please forward this email and encourage them to audition!

Register Here

We are excited to see our dancers shine and welcome new talent to the Jefferson Dancers family.

Jefferson Athletics Information:

Week of May 16th - May 23rd 2025

It is a great time to become a DEMO! We are currently accepting athletic participation registration for the following Spring Sports: Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, Men’s Track and Field, and Women’s Track and Field. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate. Jefferson High School FamilyID or type in www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland

Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in Spring Sports.

Men’s Baseball Coach: Clarence “Tank” Richmond - crichmond@pps.net

Women’s Softball Coach: Ashley Echang - aechang1@pps.net

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach: Jordan Polk - jpolk@pps.net

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Name: Rachelle Davis

Grade: 9

Activity: Softball/Basketball/Volleyball

Favorite meal before a game?

Fruit Salad

How long have you been participating in this activity?

My first year as a softball player

9 years playing basketball

2 years playing volleyball

What famous athlete inspires you?

Hannah Hidalgo

Best moment of the year?

Probably the 2nd game against Benson in Basketball, there was just so much energy and excitement.

Best part about being a DEMO?

The close knit community and everybody is so welcoming and nice

Out of Season Sports Workouts

Open Period : 4/14/25 - 5/26/25

• Limited to a maximum of six hours each week per program, not per student (including open gyms).

• Allows optional, fundamental skill development with an unlimited number of student-athletes. NO 8th graders or students from other schools may participate.

• No competitions/games or tryouts permitted.

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Athletics Practice Schedule Week of 5/16/25 - 5/24/25

Basketball 3:45 PM - 8 PM Gyms

Baseball 3:45 PM - 7 PM Gyms/Field

Softball 3:45 PM - 7 PM Gyms/Field

Track and Field 3:45 PM - 7 PM Track

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May 16th

• V. Baseball @ McDaniel 5:00 PM ER 3:00 BL 3:15

May 19th

• JV2 Softball vs McDaniel (Delta Park)Senior Night 4:00 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

• V. Baseball vs McDaniel - Senior Night 5:00 PM ER 3:15

May 20th

• JV2 Softball vs Cleveland (Delta Park) 4:00 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

May 21st

• Track and Field Var Districts @ Lincoln 4:00 PM ER 2:15 BL 2:30

• V. Baseball @ N. Salem High School 5:00 PM ER 1:45 BL 2:00

May 23rd

• Track and Field Var Districts @ Lincoln 4:00 PM ER 2:15 BL 2:30