Friday, September 29, 2017

Friday, September 29, 2017
On Friday, September 29th the ASPIRE center will host a drop in session for parents to discuss FAFSA and Financial Aid tips.   You can register for this event by going to the College and Career Planning link on the Sprague Counseling webpage.  You can also sign up for upcoming college visits on this page. 9/29

Guest forms for Homecoming dance can be picked up in the main office. The form must be completed and returned by October 2nd.  10/2

October 11th is PSAT day at Sprague High School.  If you are wanting to sign up for the PSAT test to qualify for National Merit Scholarship, see the bookkeeper and pay your $16.00 dollars before October 4th.  The cost will increase to $20 dollars if you wait until after October 4th to register.  As a reminder, all Sophomores are given this assessment free of charge.  This year all Freshman will also be given the 8/9 PSAT test and will not need to pay for this assessment either. If you have questions please contact Assistant Principal Jesse Clayton at 503-399-3261 9/29

Please come to Rm 166 to glaze and/or pick up your pottery pieces from last year. Pieces that needed re-firing last year, have been re-fired and are ready to go home!  So, please come get your amazing pieces in the next two weeks. Thank you, Ms. Lowery! 9/29

Good Morning Olympians!  The GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) Club is up and running!  We will have our first meeting Wednesday, October 4th from 2:30 to 3:15 in room 119 (that's the American Sign Language classroom).  Please join students who support the LGBTQ community and take advantage of an opportunity to run for a GSA Club officer position. We can't wait to meet you!

Attn: Sprague Students! The outside courtyard area and breezeway will be closed through the end of the week due to the expectations for lunch time behavior not being met. As a reminder, during lunch we must follow our OLY expectations of Owning our Actions, Living a Life you are Proud of, and saying Yes to Success. This means, that you must clean up your area, take care of any garbage, and not leave a mess.

Hey Olys! Are you interested in business and a trail blazers game? Friday after school from 2:30 – 3 in Room 142 there will be another informational meeting discussing all of the events occurring this season. Hope to see you there! 9/30

Homecoming tickets will be going on sale soon.  Remember you must have all fines and fees paid before you can purchase.  Check with the bookkeeper to make sure you have none so you can purchase a ticket!

Good morning Olys! Come by the Oly Lounge before school and during lunch to pick up some awesome Oly Gear – such as our brand new beanies! This years’ beanies are soft and fluffy to keep you warm at football games and show off your school spirit! Also, come try our October Drink of the Month: The pumpkin white hot chocolate! 10/6

Sprague is looking at adding a Sprague HOSA chapter. There will be a meeting on Wednesday at lunch in Mr. Mahi’s room (room 17) to determine interest, share some information and to answer questions. Come learn about this potentially new opportunity.

The Oly JV team had a late cancelation Sunday night but were able to schedule a game with Silverton on Thursday night. The Olys came away with their 2nd victory in 4 days with a 41-19 victory.  The Olys move to 5-0 on the season and host Lebanon next Thursday at 7:00.

Next week is homecoming week and the dress up day for Monday is pajama day.

Today is the last day for Chain Reaction's Homecoming dress giveaway. We have given away several dresses and still have more left . Come by the girls locker room either at lunch or briefly after school and see if we can help you find your dress.

Attention College Bound Students:  Beginning Sunday, October 1st,  the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid will open for any student planning to attend a community college, 4-year university, or trade school. 10/5