• Coming Soon
• Staff Spotlight
• Support the HS Staff
• Class of '24 FAFSA Night
• 24-25 Student Scheduling Info Night
• Winter Formal
• LiveSET (Sound Engineering for Teens)
• Even more scholarships
• Plan your summer (part 2 of 4)
• Local job opportunity to umpire for CYS
• CPAC Reschedules A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Winter Sports
• Happy Birthday
• Meals This Week
• We're Listening
• Important Information & Links

• Thursday, February 8: Health & Exercise Sciences Day field trip
  
• February 9-11: CPAC Performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Tuesday, February 13: FAFSA Night for seniors
• February 17, 18: CPAC Performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Monday, February 19: No School (Presidents Day)
• Wednesday, February 21 @ 6 pm: 24-25 Student Scheduling (Principal Chat on Google Meets)
• Friday, February 23: School for everyone
• Thursday, February 29 @ 3:47 pm: End of T2
• Friday, March 15 by 5 pm: Middle College application due (class of '25, '26) Info here, application here
• April 1-4: State Testing for all Juniors (opt-out form for reading/writing/math in English, Spanish, and Russian. Opt-out form for science form here.)
• Wednesday, April 10: SAT for Juniors with last name J-Z.
• Thursday. April 11: SAT for Juniors with last name A-I.

Q: What’s the best book you've recently?

A: Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Q: What was your favorite subject in high school?

A: Literature and Physics

Q: What’s your favorite movie?

A: Aladdin (the animated version)

Q: What’s the best concert you’ve been to?

A: Bumbershoot 1997-Beck, Cake, Sleater Kinney, Sonic Youth and Reel Big Fish

Q: What’s the best place you’ve traveled to?

A: Lucerne, Switzerland

Thanks to Lynn Kaufhold and Kirnan for donating to the high school staff in January! Spots still available in February. The teachers are so, so thankful when they find beverages or treats in the staff room.

Please RSVP by Friday, February 9 using the form below or via email to spekny@corbett.k12.or.us. There is a step that needs to be completed prior to attending. More details will be shared with families that RSVP.

This info session is appropriate for students currently in grades 9-11 at Corbett High School, or students considering Corbett High School for next year, including current Corbett School District 8th graders. We will host a separate in person event in the spring for current Corbett 8th graders to come to the high school and learn more about all aspects of high school (sports, clubs, etc). This session will focus on course selection and scheduling information.

Student leadership hosted Corbett's 2024 Winter Formal the Grange on Saturday night. More than 160 students danced into the night, including 20 out of district guests. After weeks of bad weather and storm damage, the clear windless night was a welcome change.

This exciting program for youth 15 to 19 years of age to get real-world training in the art and science of sound engineering taught by top professionals in the field.

Students attend a series of workshops on acoustics, gain, signal flow, setting up a PA system, and more — all with hands-on work with sound equipment. The series will culminate in a sound showcase where students run the sound for a performance or lead a recording session, depending on the program.

This is a one-of-a-kind chance for young musicians, music fans, engineers, technical artists and creative types of all kinds to learn a valuable, interesting and employable skill: how to make live music and amplified audio sound its best in performance settings.

Spring 2024:

April 13, 14, 20, 21, 27: Workshops from 10 am-3 pm

April 28 : Show Day, Live SET students onsite from 10 am- 6 pm, show from 2 pm - 5 pm

Apply Here

Applications for Spring Cohort close 3/1 at 5 pm.

Location: 8911 SE Stark, Portland OR 97216

The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion. The application is open for students who will graduate between October 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 can APPLY NOW.

Please read the following Fact Sheets regarding Oregon Promise 2023-24 (current college students):

• Fact Sheet for New Students and Families
• General Fact Sheet

ELIGIBILITY

• Submit the Oregon Promise Grant application AND the FAFSA or ORSAA by the appropriate deadline, and list at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA.
• Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® test graduate.
• Attend an Oregon community college by your required start term, based on your graduation date.
• Have a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher, or a 145 grade on all GED® tests.
• Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance.
  • For dependent students, your parent(s) must also live in Oregon.
• Have no more than 90 college credits completed or attempted.
• Students may be subject to eligibility requirements based on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI). EFC/SAI eligibility requirements are subject to change based on available funding.

Students must meet all of the eligibility and application requirements.

Write a 500 word essay for a chance to win $1,500.

Many colleges and organizations in Oregon offer summer camps and programs.

Attending one can help students

✔️ Learn something new

🙎‍♀️🕺 Build leadership skills

🔎 Explore careers

😜 Have fun!

Over the next month, the newsletter will feature a wide range of summer opportunities available for high school students. Application deadlines start soon. If you're interested in a program, apply now!

Southern Oregon University

Academia Latina
Ashland • Grades 7-9
A broad range of classes, lectures, cultural experiences and recreational activities for Latino students.

Academia Leadership
Ashland • Grades 10-11
A broad range of courses, lectures, cultural experiences, and recreational activities focused on leadership and the development of an effective leader.

ACADEMY (TAG)
Ashland • Grades 5-9 • Scholarships available
A broad range of classes, workshops and recreational activities for talented and highly able students.

Summer Better Than Others Day Camps
Ashland • Ages 7-15
Over 10 camps including activities in coding, robotics, animation, clay sculpting, fantasy writing and more.

SEA Camp of Oregon
Coos Bay • Grades 4-8 • Scholarships available
Explore the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments by hiking, observing marine mammals, tide pooling, and taking classes in marine biology.

Konaway Nika Tillcum
Ashland • Grades 7-12
A camp for motivated Native American students.

University of Oregon

Duck Trails Camps
Eugene • Grades K-12
10 summer programs offering sports, outdoor adventures, cooking, and building self-confidence.

Music Camps
Eugene • Grades 8-12 • Scholarships available
Marching band and jazz improvisation camps.

SPICE Science Camp
Eugene • Grades 6-9 • Scholarships available
Two-week day camp for girls focusing on hands-on exploration of science.

Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL)
Eugene • Grades 9-12 • Free
Day and residential academic and interactive summer programs on the University of Oregon campus for first generation, underrepresented or low-income students.

University of Portland

UPSON Summer Nurse Camp
Portland • Ages 16+ • Free
Day camp offering high school students the opportunity to learn about the nursing field.

The season lasts from April through mid-July.

Come experience the magic! New dates Feb 9th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th! Reserve your seats here: https://forms.gle/9TM1iim9FmZGuhNY9

The swim team competed at Molalla on January 24, 2024. The girls team defeated Molalla, Catlin Gable, Gladstone, Madras, Kennedy, and Estacada to take first place in the meet. The boys team placed second out of six teams. Corbett's girls relay teams continue to dominate, with Jada Healey, Anna Rondema, Ella Houston, and Sienna Arechiga winning the 200 yard medley, Ellie Schmidt, Karisma Silva, Natalie Stevens, and Healey winning the 200 yard freestyle relay, and Arechiga, Rondema, Houston, and Schmidt winning the 400 yard freestyle relay. The boys relay team of Elliot Greene, Liam Colbeck, Ethan Shaw, and Tyler Huskey took second in the 400 yard freestyle.

Corbett swimmers succeeded individually as well. Rondema won the 100 yard breaststroke, defeating 10 other swimmers, and took first in the 200 yard IM. Huskey won the 200 yard IM and the grueling 500 yard freestyle. Houston defeated nine other swimmers to win the 200 yard freestyle. Healey won the 100 yard freestyle and took second in the 200 yard IM. Schmidt placed second in the 100 yard freestyle and the 200 yard freestyle. Kaedence Silva also had a great day, placing third in the 100 yard breaststroke and sixth out of 29 swimmers in the 50 yard freestyle.

On Wednesday, January 31, the wrestling team competed against Yamhill-Carlton in a dual meet. The team was wildly successful at the meet. Zane Davis was 3-0, Caleb Kasner was 3-0 (all pins), and Lily Nuno was 4-0, including a match against a varsity boy at 155 lbs. Nuno also won with all pins. Carl Orchard was 3-0 (all pins), and is likely the #1 seed for Districts. Richard Bjugan and Miguel Arzeta both had pins as well. "The growth and team development has been just as important and impressive. Districts here we come!!" said Coach Dan Hunter.

• Saturday, February 10 @ Dayton: Regionals to qualify for state

The boys basketball team lost three close games this week, losing to Rainier on Monday (56-62), Yamhill-Carlton on Wednesday (51-58), and Riverdale (62-63) on Friday. The JV team defeated Yamhill-Carlton on Wednesday.

• Next home games: Monday, 2/5 vs. Neah-Kah-Nie, Saturday, 2/10 vs. Riverdale (Season schedule)
• Senior Night: Wednesday, 2/14 vs. Warrenton

Between the varsity games on Wednesday, 1/31, the gym celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the back-to-back state championship boys basketball teams from 1994 and 1995. Players on the team in 1994 included Ryan Giusto, Jason Fontes, Andy Field, Don Carter, Jon Franz, Eric Windust, Bill Schimel, Peter Traxler, Todd Mikalson, Nathan Taylor, Brian O'Neil, and Casey Weien. The 1995 season added Sam Traxler and Geno O'Neil. The team was coached by Roy Altman with assistance from Scott Field, Andy O'Neil, Charlie O'Neil, and Matt Guericke.

The girls basketball team continued their undefeated season this week with three more wins. They defeated Rainier on Monday, 70-31, Yamhill-Carlton on Wednesday (76-34), and Riverdale (64-43). The team is ranked #1 in 3A basketball in Oregon with three games remaining in the regular season.

• Next home games: Monday, 2/5 vs. Neah-Kah-Nie, Saturday, 2/10 vs. Riverdale (Season schedule)
• Senior Night: Wednesday, 2/14 vs. Warrenton

While the kitchen continues to complete repairs from the storm, school lunch will be sack lunches for a second week. Breakfast/snack will be provided using cold/shelf stable items like granola and yogurt. We are thankful the kitchen is able to serve meals at all, considering the current state of their kitchen.

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