Miller News

Dear Families,

There is a lot of excitement in the air this week at SHS! Spirit week is underway and I encourage everyone to participate in the themes for each day (see below for details). We will have an assembly on Thursday, April 25th featuring the much-anticipated students vs staff basketball game. The week will culminate with prom on Saturday.

With all these fun events scheduled this week, I want to remind everyone to be safe and make good choices while having a good time.

Sincerely,

Principal da Silva

Apr. 22-26: Spring Week (see below)

Apr. 25: Special Assembly Schedule

Apr. 26: State Chamber Festival

Apr. 27: OSAA State Solo Festival

Apr. 27: PROM

Late Work Deadlines:

May 9, June 6

Apr. 22: Boys Tennis @ North Eugene 4:00 pm

Apr. 22: Girls Tennis vs. North Eugene @ Home 4:00 pm

Apr. 22: Girls Tennis @ North Eugene 4:00 pm

Apr. 22: JV Softball vs. Willamette @ Home 4:30 pm

Apr. 24: Track @ South Eugene 3:30 pm

Apr. 24: Baseball vs. North Salem @ Hamlin 5:00 pm

Apr. 24: JV Softball vs. North Salem 5:00 pm

Apr. 25: Varsity Golf @ Pine Ridge 10:00 am

Apr. 25: Boys Tennis vs. Churchill 4:00 pm

Apr. 25: Girls Tennis @ Churchill 4:00 pm

Apr. 24: Water Quality Field Trip

Apr. 25: Life Skills to Papa's Pizza

Apr. 26: MINE To Eugene Masonic Cemetery

Apr. 26: Band/Mariachi to State Chamber

On April 30th and May 1st, 9th graders in Physics will take a trip to Oregon State University! Please plan accordingly.

Spring Week is April 22-26. Dress up days:

Super Miller Monday

Disney Tuesday

Wear Pink Wednesday

Sports Thursday

Celebrity Friday

There will be a staff versus student Basketball game on Thursday, April 25th.

On Friday, 4/12, The Springfield High School Concert Chorale put on an outstanding performance at the Midwestern League Choir Contest held at South Eugene High School. They were named Midwestern League Champions and will be competing at the OSAA 5A State Choir Championship on Friday, May 3rd at Oregon State University!

Symphonic band is our league champion this year, earning an automatic qualifying spot for the state competition next month! Please congratulate these students if you see them!

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of last week, the SHS Acting Ensemble delivered successful performances of the comedy play Toga! Toga! Toga! directed by the talented senior Amanda Arch. The play was humorous and fast-paced showcasing the actors' talents. The audience was thoroughly entertained and had a great time watching the play. Kudos to the cast, and crew for a job well done!

On April 19, three representatives from Springfield High School participated in the state cabinetmaking finals in Albany. In the photo from left to right, Jeremiah Tabor, Alivia Steers, and Avorie Schneider worked from 7:15 a.m. until 2:45 p.m., constructing a cabinet project they had never seen before. They had to work independently, work only from plans, and use a limited amount of material.

Jeremiah earned 4th place.

The Springfield High School SkillsUSA chapter also earned a chapter quality award for their hard work.

Starting 4th quarter, 9th graders will be allowed off-campus for lunch. If students show a pattern of absences or tardies after lunch, the privilege will be revoked. We are hoping this will be an incentive for them to get to class on time!

State Testing for 11th grade:

April 29th: Math classes will begin Math Testing

To learn more about State Assessments watch this short video: Why Do We Use Assessments?

We are really excited that an honors diploma is becoming an option for our students, starting with the Class of 2025! Students can earn an honors diploma for demonstrating excellence in their high school career. Earn an honors diploma in two different ways: Academic Honors and Pathway Honors. Both ways require students to finish their high school career with a 3.5 or higher and complete 27 total credits.

Academic Honors:

-2 Years in the same world language

-4.0 credits in each core subject (must earn a letter grade)

-Successful completion of core subject advanced courses, earning at least 1.0 credits each in TWO different core disciplines (must earn a letter grade).

Pathway Honors:

-3.0 Credits in a single focused area of study (must earn a letter grade)

-Can be a CTE, Fine Arts, or Performing Arts pathway

-Successful completion of a capstone course defined in each pathway

Get started now! See your counselor to fill out a planning worksheet!

The Junior class is selling corsages and boutonnieres for prom, April 8 through April 27 in the attendance foyer. Please advertise to students! Prom is Saturday, April 27th!

1st Annual Booster Club Fundraiser Auction are on sale at fundraiser.support/SHSMillersBoosters

The auction will be June 1 at 5pm at The Hangar in Creswell. 8 SHS Athletics and Activities groups are participating this year:

☑️Football ☑️Interact Club ☑️Cheerleading ☑️Softball ☑️Baseball ☑️Girls Tennis ☑️Yearbook ☑️Cross Country/Track

FLYER LINKED HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lbWiXE4N9_YQ7SUJy7IaMgmOyqs7aCGr/view?usp=sharing

(please print form and return to the SHS Millers Booster Club)

Night School Session 4 will begin April 29th! If you need to recover any missed credit, see your counselor to sign up.

Everyone Deserves to Eat.

Food is a Basic Human Right.

Life can be hard, and let’s face it, food is expensive. Food help is available to all families at SHS in recognition that people of all income brackets can struggle to put food on the table.

SHS is committed to making sure that all of our students’ basic needs are met, without judgment. Our programs are designed to improve the ability of our community members to maintain an adequate supply of wholesome, nutritious food in the home. Let us help you!

What we are not:

We are not a supplier of limited food benefits that are intended for the very poor.

What we are:

We are a partner agency to Food For Lane County, a nonprofit food bank that solicits, collects, rescues, grows, prepares and packages food for distribution through a network of community programs (like SHS!)

Through this partnership, we provide a supplemental food program that promotes healthy food choices for everybody, particularly when they are in need of extra assistance. No one is more or less deserving. There is no cap on food availability, and we will not run out of food.

What we offer:

Family Food Boxes: Custom food boxes are available to any SHS family. Boxes include dry and canned goods as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. Order a box using an easy, online form as often as once a week, once a month, or whenever you need it. You choose the items that go in your box. Pickup is from the main office on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2-3:30. Delivery is also available with prior arrangement.

1. Complete a short one-time registration here: bit.ly/SHSfoodboxregistration1

2. Once you complete the registration, you will receive a new link to the food box order form. That’s it!

Weekend Pantry Packs: These are food backpacks for students to take home over the weekend when school meals are unavailable. The foods are easy to prepare and convenient. Students order their backpack online and choose their items. Pickup is in the Resource Room on Fridays after school. Students can order their backpacks here: bit.ly/SHSPantry

Emergency Food Boxes: Unexpectedly short on food? Stop by the main office and ask for a Grab and Go Box! Each box is pre-made and contains a mix of shelf-stable foods, ranging from rice and peanut butter to cereal and tuna. All we need is your name and the name of your SHS student (for record-keeping purposes only). Boxes are available from the main office between 7:30-4 Monday through Friday. (En español: pregunte para Cajas de Comida para Llevar)

Please donate to our SHS free thrift clothing boutique! Drop off at the main office any time, Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00 pm. We accept any clothing that is clean and in good condition.

Contact Information:

Meredith Branch, Student & Family Resource Coordinator

meredith.branch@springfield.k12.or.us

Phone: (541)744-4700, Text: ‪(541) 246-7821‬

COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER: The College and Career Center is located in the library and welcome to all grades for drop-in visits and appointments with Mrs. Dapkus and our amazing SAIL mentors.

CCC DATES:

4/23 Rotary Interviews 10:30am-2:00pm in the Conference Room

4/24 OSU Admitted Visit 11:00 in the library

4/25 Junior Night 6:30pm in the library

5/2 Hiring Fair for Seniors 8:30-11:00am

5/3 ASVAB Exam 8:15am in the library

YOUTH TRADES ACADEMY The Youth Trades Academy is a program designed to give juniors and seniors a basic introduction to the technical and professional skills needed to successfully apply for an apprenticeship or pursue employment in the building trades at LCC.

UO SAIL CAMP SAIL application is OPEN for all current 9-11 grade students! This is a FREE camp opportunity held at the University of Oregon. Apply now! SAIL

HIRING FAIR SENIORS!!! Are you looking for a job or would you like to look at other opportunities? The SHS College & Career Center is taking up to 50 seniors to the Connected Lane Hiring Fair on May 2nd. There will be many employers looking for seasonal, part-time and full-time employees. Limited space, sign-up before 4/26. Hiring Fair

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM Are you interested in debate or politics? The Young Leaders Program is a super amazing summer camp experience with little to no cost for all 9-12 grade students. Young Leaders

BOYS’ & GIRLS’ STATE Juniors! You have some amazing opportunities for the summer following your junior year! If you're interested in politics or debate, consider applying for Boys' State or Girls' State. If you'd like help applying, come to the CCC for assistance.Girls' State Boys' State

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY CAMP COLLEGE Camp College is a FREE camp opportunity provides the Class of 2025 & 2026 with an opportunity to spend time on Willamette’s campus experiencing college life, preparing for, and making progress on, their college search. Dates are July 24-26. Apply now! Camp College

CONNECTED LANE PAID STEM OPPORTUNITY: The Invention Lab is looking for current 9-12 grade students interested in a 4 week paid opportunity at $16/hour this summer. Check the website to see if you qualify for this amazing paid opportunity. Limited Spots! InventionLab

TUITION FREE LCC COURSE Juniors and Seniors! Interested in taking a TUITION FREE course at LCC during Summer term? Sign up now! You will only be responsible for paying the fee. Tuition Free Course

SENIORS: It’s not too late to submit your FAFSA/ORSAA!!! Come by the CCC for assistance.

LCC CAMPS

MED SPLASH: Health Sciences Summer Camp for current 10th & 11th grade students interested in a career in the health professions. July 15-26 from 9am-4pm. Only 30 spots. MedSplash

AUTOMOTIVE CAMP: Come learn routine maintenance that includes tire changes, brakes, and coolant. Understand basic tools in automotive technology and walk away with your own toolbox set! July 8-11 from 8am-12pm, only 20 spots. AUTO

DIESEL CAMP: Come learn what makes a diesel powered freight truck drive and a hydraulic excavator move, and operate heavy equipment. You will have daily field trips to local businesses. July 8-12 from 9am-3pm, only 20 spots. Diesel

Volunteer Opportunities

Job Opportunities

9-11 GRADE Scholarships 23-24

9th Grade: Lisa Dillon (541.744.4795)

10th Grade: Tracy Ross (541.744.4783)

11th Grade: Courtney Minyard (541.744.4815)

12th Grade: Principal José da Silva (541.744.4782)

Our counseling team is also assigned by grade levels.

9th Grade: Damaris Carlson (541-744-4866)

10th Grade: Matt Adams (541-744-4793)

11th Grade: SueAnn Rangeloff (541-744-4796)

12th Grade: Erik Lansdon (541-744-4346)

Mental Health Coordinator: Robyn Eicks (541-744-4797)

Multicultural Liaison: Elena Espinoza (541-744-4780)

NEW! SHS Webpage

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