Panther Territorial Dispatch
May 16th, 2025
From the Desk of Mr. Lyons
With all the focus on Seniors wrapping up their high school journey, its important to remember that all other students still have time left in the quarter. Many classes have large end of the year projects due so managing your time is more important than ever. Keep checking your progress and make sure your are communicating with your teachers. We will still have Office Hours next week on Monday, Tuesday and Friday if you need support.
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
- Friday, May 23: Distribute to SENIORS ONLY 8:15-9:00am and @lunch in Commons
- Tuesday, May 27: Distribute to JUNIORS 8:15-9:00am and @lunch in Commons
- Thursday, May 29: Distribute to SOPHOMORES 8:15-9:00am and @lunch in Commons
- Friday, May 30: Distribute to FRESHMAN 8:15-9:00am and @lunch in Commons
Students in each class can pick their books up the following distribution days if they miss the first day.
Students must show Student ID card to pick up their books.
Students can still purchase books- they are $55 now and go up to $60 after Memorial Day.
PARENTS BE ADVISED
A dangerous TikTok trend called the “Chromebook Challenge” is circulating among students — and it’s something every parent should know about.
This challenge encourages kids to take apart or intentionally damage their school-issued Chromebooks, sometimes by trying to short-circuit internal parts. What may seem like a “fun experiment” online can quickly turn into something much more serious:
⚠️ Risk of electrical shock or fire
💻 Permanent damage to expensive school equipment
🚫 Disciplinary actions at school — and even legal consequences
Let’s keep our kids safe, informed, and on the right path.
—adapted from a post by Cumberland Fire Department and McLoughlin Middle School
STUDENTVUE TRANSCRIPT VIEW FEATURE
Students and parents can view your full high school transcript and cumulative GPA by using the3 StudentVUE course history tab. Simply scroll down on the Course History tab and enable to detail function. Transcripts update after each quarter so you can track your academic progress toward graduation.
GRADUATION NOTES
Can't make the game? SMHS Sports is streaming on Table Rock Sports!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ATHLETICS
4:30pm Baseball JV2 @ North Medford High School
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Noon Girls Track & Field V SWC District Meet Day 1 @ North Medford High School
Noon Boys Track & Field V SWC District Meet Day 1 North Medford High School
4:30pm Baseball @ HOME vs. West Salem High School @ Harry & David Field
4:30pm Baseball JV @ HOME vs. West Salem High School
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
4:30pm Softball JV @ Crater High School
5pm Baseball JV2 @ Crater High School
Thursday, May 22, 2025
1pm Girls Track & Field V SWC District Meet Day 2
1pm Boys Track & Field V SWC District Meet Day 2
4pm Baseball JV2 @ HOME vs. South Salem High School
4:30pm Softball JV @ HOME vs. Bend High School
4:30pm Softball @ HOME vs. Bend High School
5pm Baseball @ South Salem High School
5pm Baseball JV @ South Salem High School
ACTIVITIES
5/21/25: Band Concert
5/21/25: Senior Tunnel Rally
5/21/25: Senior Trip to Discovery Park
5/21/25: Celebration of Excellence 6pm in the Commons
5/22/25: Spirit Trip (for SENIORS ONLY)
5/23/25: Seniors Last Day/Paper Drop/Senior Sunset
5/27/25: Grad Walks 9am
5/28/25: Grad Rehearsal 9am Oakdale Middle School
5/28/25: GRADUATION 5:30pm Oakdale Middle School
6/5/25: Last Day for Students
6/6/25: Last Day for Teachers
NO SCHOOL DATES
5/26/25: Memorial Day
5/28/25: GRADUATION -- NO STUDENT DAY
6/5/25: Last Day of School
SCHOOL POLICY REMINDERS
TARDIES
Students who are not in class once the bell rings are considered tardy. Students must get a tardy pass from one of the kiosks. Students who are more than 20 minutes late to class are marked absent.
CELL PHONES:
Cell phones are to be away during class time, unless the teacher allows for educational purposes. Headphones, airpods or other listening devices are also to be away. Teachers will have a variety of storage techniques to ensure students are not distracted by their device during learning. Parents can assist us with this by reinforcing the need to be fully engaged in learning during the school day.
PICK UP AND DROP OFF
To ensure student safety we are asking all students to enter and exit through the gates next to the gym once the school day has begun. Students who are being picked up for an appointment will be released through those gates and not out the front entrance. Parents may enter the school through the front and pick students up from the office.