Demo Family Memo

Dear Jefferson High School Families, Staff, and Students,

I wanted to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for your incredible support and enthusiasm during an unforgettable time for our Lady Demos. Your presence and energy meant so much to the team, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this amazing community.

A huge congratulations to our Lady Demos for finishing 3rd in the state of Oregon! What an outstanding achievement. Their dedication, hard work, and teamwork have left us with a story we will carry with us for years to come. It was truly a memorable journey, and I am so grateful to have had the chance to witness it all.

This Wednesday, during our Rose Festival Assembly, we will be honoring all of our state qualifiers, including those who helped bring our Lady Demos to this remarkable level of success. Please join us in celebrating their achievements!

I also want to give a special shoutout to our student section. Your energy and support were essential to our team’s success, and I am thrilled to see the growing pride and spirit in our school. Let’s continue this momentum and build an even stronger Jefferson cheering section for all future athletic events.

Thank you as well to the District Office for your assistance with ticketing and transportation, and to our partners at Andersen Construction—specifically Joel Andersen—for your continued support of our school. You truly are champions in our community, and we are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment to our students.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our Jefferson teachers and staff. It’s because of your flexibility and dedication that we were able to adjust plans and show up in full force to support our Lady Demos. Your willingness to rearrange schedules and cheer from the stands speaks volumes about the spirit of unity that defines our school.

This past week has been a testament to how connected we truly are as a community. I am incredibly proud to be your principal, and I look forward to what the future holds for our Jefferson family.

With appreciation,
Drake Shelton
Principal, Jefferson High School

• Monday, March 17th- A Day

• Tuesday, March 18th- B Day

• Wednesday, March 19th- A Day

• Thursday, March 20th- B day

• Friday, March 21st- All 8 Day

• Monday, March 24th No School ~ Spring break

• Tuesday, March 25th No School~ Spring break

• Wednesday, March 26th No School~ Spring break

• Thursday, March 27th No School~ Spring break

• Friday, March 28th No School ~ Spring break

• Monday, March 31st- A Day

• Tuesday, April 1st - B Day

• Wednesday, April 2nd- A Day *Flex

• Thursday, April 3rd- B day *Flex

• Friday, April 4th - No School

D.E.M.O.S Highlights : Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by teachers and chosen by a committee to represent the D.E.M.O.S. traits. For Dedicated: Cash Fairman, for Engaged: Elija Murillo, for Motivated: Jhonson Densmore, for Open Minded: Angel Cruz, and for Skilled: Sabrina Fortinakis Jauregui. These students will be recognized during the Rose Festival / Student Recognition Assembly on March 19th.

Rose Festival Princess Announcement / Student Recognition Assembly: The Rose Festival Announcement envelope will arrive on March 19th. The Rosarians will deliver the voting results and Drake Shelton will help crown Jefferson’s Princess for the 2025 school year. The schedule will be an A Day morning assembly schedule. Families are welcome to attend.

N.E.A. Nationwide Walk-in: On March 19th some schools are participating in the nationwide Walk-In organized by the National Education Association. Parents, neighbors, educators, students, leaders and families are uniting early in the morning to rally for schools.

Congratulations to Jeremiah Morris who earned the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Oregon State University!

Scholarship highlight of the week

(Click here for a full list of available Scholarships & Financial Aid)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship:Due March 21

Award: $1000 Click here to apply.

The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. offers scholarships to deserving underrepresented high school seniors from Oregon and southwest Washington. Applicants must plan to pursue higher education at a four-year institution leading to a degree in a profession or applied science. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.00 or above.

College, Internship & Career Highlight of the week:

(Click here for a full list of available College, Internship & Career Opportunities)

PSU Summer Business Institute; due in April - FREE program, including housing, transit & food.

Designed for historically-excluded students, PSU’s SBI, is an exhilarating opportunity for HS students to explore the business field and experience campus life. Students meet with Portland business leaders, engage in college-level coursework, and connect with a community of peers from across the state and abroad. During this program, students engage in discussions with local business leaders, site-visits to local businesses, big and small, go through college-level coursework, connect with their peers, and compete in a Shark-tank style pitch competition.Students will also work with group mentors in creating a pitch topic and presentation for a panel of judges on the final competition day. Program Dates: July 13th through July 18th, 2025

🚀 Jefferson Sophomore Families – Your College Journey Starts Here!

Big news! Jefferson High School and PCC’s Middle College Program are giving Sophomores a head start on college—for FREE! 🎉

Join us for Middle College Info Night on April 10th to learn how your student can earn college credits, get support, and prepare for success. Plus, they’ll kick off Spring term with a 1-credit College Survival & Success class starting April 14th!

📅 When: Thursday, April 10 | 6–8 PM
📍 Where: PCC Cascade, Tech Ed Building (TEB) 125
🍪 Bonus: Refreshments provided!

Don’t miss out—RSVP by using the QR code below! 🎯

Scan to RSVP!!

Jefferson Athletics Information:

Week of March 14th - March 22nd

It is a great time to become a DEMO! We are currently accepting athletic participation registration for the following Spring Sports: Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, Men’s Track and Field, and Women’s Track and Field. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate. Jefferson High School FamilyID or type in www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland

Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in Spring Sports.

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

Out of Season Sports Workouts

All TEAM SPORTS - Closed Period until 4/14/25

Just a reminder Optional conditioning is the only activity allowed between out of season coaches and students from their high school.

no sport specific activities permitted

no open facilities allowed.

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Athletics Practice Schedule Week of 3/14/25 - 3/22/25

Basketball 3:45 PM - 8 PM Gyms

Baseball 3:45 PM - 7 PM Gyms/Field

Softball 3:45 PM - 7 PM Gyms/Field

Track and Field 3:45 PM - 7 PM Track

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March 14th

• W. Varsity Basketball vs Clackamas 1:30 PM

March 15th

• W. Varsity Basketball vs TBD TBD

March 18th

• JV2 Softball @ Westview HS 5:00 PM ER 3:00 BL3:15

March 19th

• V. Baseball vs Woodburn 5:00 PM

March 20th

• JV2 Softball vs Nelson -Delta Park 3:45 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

March 21st

• V. Baseball vs McKay 5:00 PM