Panther Territorial Dispatch
October 10th, 2024
SMHS IS AN AP HONOR ROLL SCHOOL!!!!!!!!
From the Desk of Mr. Lyons
Next Wednesday is the launch of BEYOND SOUTH. This is a comprehensive post secondary exploration program that all students will take part. We will have a special bell schedule with students remaining in their first period class to work on the first session. This time out students will get a chance to experience the platform and take a skills aptitude assessment to see what career traits they possess. From there, students will explore some career options and post secondary educational routes. Each grade level will be exposed to different aspects of the program but at the end of their four years students will have completed their career search, developed a list of college/post secondary options, built a resume and sat for a mock job interview.
Check out the informational video below to learn more
NO SCHOOL on 10/11/24: Staff Professional Development
CELL PHONE USAGE SURVEY FOR PARENTS
The Medford School District wants your thoughts on cell phones in schools as the School Board considers possible changes to current policy. Your feedback will help guide the decision-making process as they evaluate the policy.
Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey (Spanish version). Students will be completing their own survey in school. You can find more information, like the timeline and links to research on the topic, here: https://msd549c.com/CellPhones.
Thank you for your time.
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El Distrito Escolar de Medford quiere saber su opinión sobre los teléfonos celulares en las escuelas mientras la Junta Escolar considera posibles cambios a la política actual. Sus comentarios ayudarán a guiar el proceso de toma de decisiones mientras evalúan la política.
Tómese un momento para completar esta breve encuesta (versión en español). Los estudiantes completarán su propia encuesta en la escuela. Puede encontrar más información, como la línea de tiempo y enlaces a investigaciones sobre el tema, aquí: https://msd549c.com/CellPhones.
Gracias por su tiempo,
UPCOMING ELECTIONS
We value the different perspectives our students and families bring to our community! With the election coming up, we want to remind everyone that our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all students. This is a great opportunity to help students learn how to express themselves responsibly.
We ask for your support in teaching students to engage in respectful and positive ways, focused on learning and understanding.
Our staff will continue to ensure that classrooms and schools remain safe and that students' rights to free speech are respected. We are committed to helping students learn how to have thoughtful conversations that respect others, even when they disagree.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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¡Valoramos las diferentes perspectivas que nuestros estudiantes y familias aportan a nuestra comunidad! Con las elecciones acercándose, queremos recordarles a todos que nuestro objetivo es brindar un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, respetuoso y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes. Esta es una gran oportunidad para ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender cómo expresarse responsablemente.
Solicitamos su apoyo para enseñar a los estudiantes a participar de manera respetuosa y positiva, enfocados en el aprendizaje y la comprensión.
Nuestro personal continuará garantizando que las aulas y escuelas permanezcan seguras y que se respeten los derechos de los estudiantes a la libertad de expresión. Estamos comprometidos a ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender cómo tener conversaciones reflexivas que respeten a los demás, incluso cuando no estén de acuerdo.
No dude en comunicarse con cualquier pregunta o inquietud.
Can't make the game? SMHS Sports is streaming on Table Rock Sports!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ATHLETICS
10/12/24 Girls Varsity Volleyball West Linn Tournament
10/15/24: Boys Soccer @ HOME vs Roseburg High (Varsity 6:30pm, JV 4:30pm)
10/15/24: Girls Soccer @ Roseburg High (Varsity 6:00pm, JV 4:30pm)
10/15/24: Girls Volleyball @ Sheldon High (Varsity 6:45pm, JV and Frosh 5:15pm)
10/15/24: Girls JV 2 Volleyball @ Cascade Christian High 4:30pm
10/17/24: JV Football @ Sheldon High 4:00pm
10/17/24: Freshman Football @ HOME vs. Sheldon 4:30pm
10/17/24: Boys Soccer @ North Medford High (Varsity 6:30pm, JV 4:30pm)
10/17/24: Girls Soccer @ HOME vs North Medford High (Varsity 6:30pm, JV 4:30pm)
10/17/24: Girls Volleyball @ North Medford High (Varsity 6:45pm, JV and Frosh 5:15pm)
10/18/24: Football @ HOME vs Sheldon High (Varsity 7:00pm)
ACTIVITIES
10/15/24: Fall Picture Re-takes
10/17/24: Band Concert
10/24/24: Choir Concert
10/30/24: Orchestra Concert
11/6/24: Jazz Band Concert
11/12/24: Blood Drive
11/13/24: Freshman 101
11/20-11/23: Fall Play "Peter and the Starcatcher"
1/9/25: FAFSA Workshop
NO SCHOOL DATES
10/11/24: In-service Day for Staff
10/28/24: Grading Day for end of Quarter 1
11/11/24: Veteran's Day
11/26-11/29: Thanksgiving Break
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.