Demo Family Memo
May 23rd, 2025
Schedule/Calendar for the Upcoming Weeks
Weekly Schedule- May 26th - 30th
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
Upcoming Schedule- June 2nd- 6th
Monday, June 2nd- A Day/ Graduation
Tuesday, June 3rd - B Day
Wednesday, June 4th - A Day *Flex
Thursday, June 5th - B day *Flex
Friday, June 6th - All 8 Day
Admin
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:
Student Services
SENIORS - You only have three days left of school, please make sure you get EVERYTHING out of your locker!
Announcements from Leadership
SENIOR SLIDESHOW- LAST CALL.
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
SENIOR SUNSET ON MAY 29TH
Library
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.
College and Career
SEI/SUN
“The Lounge” by SUN will have modified hours for the final week of programming! Next week, join us in B34 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Cheer
Art
Dance
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
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!
We are excited to see our dancers shine and welcome new talent to the Jefferson Dancers family.
iUrban Teen
Our End of Year Celebration will be in the cafeteria on May 29th at 3:30 PM. We’ll have free food (fried chicken, jojos and pizza), drinks, snacks and games! Come learn about the programs we’re hosting this summer. Spanish tutoring is now available! We’ll be in the library from 3:30-5:30 until the end of the school year. Encourage students to get help for finals. 🙂
Athletics
Volleyball players! Please see below for the volleyball summer schedule:
Jefferson Athletics Information:
Week of May 23rd - May 31st 2025
It is a great time to become a DEMO! Off Season Sports have started and will continue in the summer. Coaches are listed below if you have questions.
Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in All Sports.
Cross Country Coach: Thaddeus Knight - tknight@pps.net
Volleyball Coach: Shannon Lynch - slynch1@pps.net
Football Coach: Anthony Stoudamire - astoudam@pps.net
W. Soccer Coach: Laura Rindfusz - TBD
M. Soccer Coach: Matt Scholer - mscholer@pps.net
Cheer Coach: Martiesha Lambert - mlambert@pps.net
Men’s Basketball Coach: Robert Smaller - rsmaller@pps.net
Women’s BasketballCoach: Andre Lawrence - alawrenc@pps.net
Wrestling Coach: Montral Brazile - mbrazile@pps.net
Swimming Coach: Janice Lucas - jlucas@pps.net
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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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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Athletic Schedule Week of 5/23/25 - 5/31/25
May 23rd
Track and Field Var Districts @ Lincoln 4:00 PM ER 2:15 BL 2:30
May 30th
OSAA Track and Field State Championships - Eugene Oregon
May 31st
OSAA Track and Field State Championships - Eugene Oregon