May 12, 2024

• Coming Soon
• AP Testing Schedule
• Staff Spotlight
• Aurora Borealis on campus
• Esports concludes undefeated season
• Check out Big Futures for college & career information
• Women's Summer League Basketball
• Parent Workshop this Thursday (summer resources)
• Graduation Information
• What to Expect in May (Seniors)
• Class of 2025: work-based learning
• Spring Sports
• Happy Birthday
• Meals This Week
• We're Listening
• Important Information & Links

• Tuesday, May 14, 6-7 pm: 8th Grade Family Meeting in the Main Gym
  
• Tuesday, May 21, 7 pm in the Main HS Gym: Band Concert (all bands, grades 4-12)
• Wednesday, May 22: Senior Day (bring/wear your cap and gown for the parade)
• Thursday, May 23: Fly Up Day (attend next year's classes; current 8th graders on campus)
• Wednesday, May 29: Graduation (parade starts at 7 pm, ceremony @ 8 pm)
• Friday, May 31: Last Day of School
• August 20, 2024: Final Deadline to apply for work-based learning for 24-25 (application here)

Note: all tests take place in the Main Gym unless otherwise noted

• Monday, May 13 @ 8 AM: AP Calculus AB, BC
• Tuesday, May 14 @ 12:30 PM: AP Physics with Calculus
• Wednesday, May 15 @ 8 AM: AP World History
• Wednesday, May 15 @ 12:30 PM: AP Computer Science Principles
• Thursday, May 16 @ 8 AM: AP Spanish
• Friday, May 17 @ 8 AM: AP Physics 1

Q: What's the best part of your job?

A: The students I get to work with.

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: Goats, a dog and a couple of cats that roam around.

Q: What’s your favorite season?

A: Summer for sure!

Q: What was your favorite subject in school?

A: I really didn't care for school, but I played sports and had a couple of teachers who looked out for me.

Q: What’s your most-used productivity hack?

A: I would be lost if I didn't make myself lists.

Photo credits: Zach Goude

The Corbett Esports team finished their spring season on Saturday, May 11th with an undefeated season. The five players (Joey Kirnan, Jack Kirnan, Lizzie Loveland, Theo VanDam and Ben White) competed against five other teams in Oregon through February, March, and April, earning a semi-finals seed for the East Metro STEAM Partnership Esports tournament hosted by Vanta Gaming at Mt Hood Community College.

The undefeated season continued with a 56-3 score in the semi finals, completing a game in half the average time, advancing to the finals. The finals match against Ridgeview High School was won with a resounding victory of 26-3. The triumphant score was met with an immediate power outage that could have been a response to the solar flares over the weekend, or perhaps the victory was just that powerful!

The Esports team will continue to periodically practice in the off season, and is looking to fill the seats of the graduating seniors. Next season we will attempt to maintain our undefeated record as we seek to claim our Dynasty Title for a third season.

Reach out to Coach Binschus (rbinschus@corbett.k12.or.us) with any questions. Current game titles include League of Legends, Rocket League, and Tetris.

Big Futures (part of The College Board) is a great resource to plan for college and career options. You can check out careers you’re interested in, find colleges based on what’s important to you, and discover ways to pay for college.

Mark your calendars! Women's basketball will play summer league in June. There will be open gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays and tournaments will be June 6-8 and June 20-22.

Please read the following information about graduation for the Class of 2024:

1. Graduation Ceremony is on Wednesday May 29th, 8:00 pm in the Corbett HS Stadium.

2. If you would like to participate in a car parade before the ceremony, please be at the Dairy Queen parking lot before 7:15 pm, when the parade begins. Follow the Fire Truck up Stark Street to the Historic Highway, enter the gym parking lot, go in front of the old middle school, and end up in the grade school parking lot. Please follow the directions of the parking attendant in the grade school parking lot.

3. Seniors report to the Big Gym at 7:45 pm; families head to the stadium.

4. Four tickets per senior for the covered part of the stadium. Extra people should bring their own chairs or blankets for the hillside or the football field. If your family needs ADA seating, please contact kchildress@corbett.k12.or.us.

5. Ceremony will be live streamed on the Corbett High School Webpage.

6. The link for graduation photos for purchase will be available on the Corbett High School webpage.

7. Seniors will depart for the All Night Party 30 minutes after the fireworks.

Please complete this form to request graduation tickets or to let us know you do not need stadium seating: 2024 Graduation Ticket Request

If you have not returned the All Night Party Permission Slip, a copy is available here, or ask your senior to pick one up from Mrs. Childress.

Course Description: Seniors can earn (up to) 2 elective credits by participating in an internship or job that has meaningful applications to their future. An application is required. While this program is not competitive, requirements must be met to participate, including passing grades and 95% attendance in current classes, presentation to the school board during trimester 2, and adequate progress towards graduation (must be on track to graduate). The application has 5 components: program requirements acknowledgement & agreement, written response to questions, transcript verification, parent approval (completed separately by parent(s)/guardians(s)), internship/employment partner (completed separately by supervisor). Applications are due a week prior to the beginning of school. Trimester 2 and 3 applications are due November 15. Juniors may be able to participate in limited circumstances.

Track and field competed at Districts this week. Next Thursday, we’ll be sending Ava Blatchford and Olivia McGrew to the State Championship Meet in Eugene. Ava will be competing in Discus and Olivia will compete in the 800.

Here are some more highlights from the weekend:

· While earning her place at the State Championship Meet, Olivia also became Corbett’s second fastest woman in the 800.

· Despite the blazing heat, Cyrus finished his 1500 less than one second slower than his own school record.

· The following athletes set Personal or Season Records this weekend: Ava (400-twice, Discus, Javelin); Olivia (800, High Jump); Sophie (Long Jump, Triple Jump); Meagan (Discus); Abigail (Discus); Nathan (100, 110 hurdles-twice); Cyrus (200, 1500, 3000); Joey (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Ethan (400, 4x400 relay); Ian (Discus); Flynn (Javelin, 4x400 relay); Tyler (Shot put); River (Shot put); Jessie (Javelin); Logan M (200, 400, High Jump); Jack (800); Enrique (800).

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Athletes who earned a place on the podium at Districts include:

o Ava won Discus, placed 3rd in the 400, placed 3rd in Long Jump and placed 4th place in Javelin;

o Olivia took 2nd in the 800, 3rd place in the 3000 and 7th place in High Jump;

o Nathan placed 3rd in the 110 hurdles, 6th in the 100 and 6th in the 4x400 relay;

o Cyrus placed 6th in the 200, 6th in the 1500, 6th in the 4x400 relay and 7th in the 3000;

o Sophie took 3rd place in the Triple Jump;

o Ian placed 8th in Discus;

o Ethan placed 6th in the 4x400 relay;

o Flynn placed 6th in the 4x400 relay and 7th in Javelin;

o Logan M placed 3rd in the 400, 4th in High Jump, 6th in the 4x400 relay and 8th in the 200.

Coach Rondema explained, "In case you didn’t realize, three of our athletes got up on the podium at Districts the maximum number of times. Ava, Cyrus and Logan all were honored for being in the top 8 in our league in all four events they competed in. I’d consider myself lucky to coach one athlete with so much ability. The fact that we’re blessed with three is amazing."

Corbett's varsity baseball team played two games this week. The team finishes regular season play at home on Monday against Valley Catholic (senior night) at 4:30 pm.

Mac Garrett struck out 17 batters as they defeated Caitlin Gabel 7-1. Garrett surrendered one hit and one run over seven innings while walking four. Turner Van Hee grounded out, which helped Corbett score one run in the bottom of the first. An error gave Corbett the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the third. Van Hee lead the Cardinals with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-4 for on Wednesday. Number nine hitter, Cade Holwege, showed the depth of the team by leading them with two hits in two at bats. Corbett stole four bases and turned one double play in the game.

A walk-off left the Corbett Cardinals on the wrong end of a 8-9 defeat to Horizon Christian on Friday. The team scored five runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. Nick Hjelm grounded out, scoring one run. Wyatt Moist singled, scoring one run. Cade Holwege hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, and Turner Van Hee grounded out, scoring one run. Corbett tied the game in the top of the seventh, thanks to a ground out by Moist, and steal of home by Jeffrey Johnson. The game was tied at eight in the bottom of the seventh when Horizon Christian singled, scoring one run.

Van Hee stepped on the mound first for Corbett, surrendering six hits and eight runs (five earned) over two and one-third innings. John pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief, giving up three hits and one run (zero earned) whole striking out three and walking two. Corbett stole seven bases in the game.

Corbett softball played a double header against Rainer on Thursday, May 9, losing both games.

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