Monday, November 6, 2017

Attention: Swimmers, wrestlers and basketball players:  We are now accepting athletic packets for winter sports. You can turn these in at lunch or after school.  If you have not done so already, pick up a packet in the athletic office.  In order to participate, you must have a current physical on file, be enrolled in at least five classes and be on track to graduate! Sport packets must be turned in no later than next Thursday the 9th to be eligible for tryouts.

Key Club is coming to Sprague!  Key Club’s mission is to develop leadership skills through service to the school and community.  If you think globally and want to act locally, this is the club for you.  If you want to make friends while making your community a better place to live, Key Club is the place.  If you’re thinking of applying for scholarships or competitive university programs, community service through Key Club is a good way to make your application more appealing.  Or, if you just want to do good things with a group of other good kids who also like doing good things, then join Key Club.  Our first informational meeting is at lunchtime, Tuesday, November 7^th, in Mrs. Harris’ room, 116.  11/7

There will be a mandatory meeting for any girl interested in trying out for the Girls Basketball Program on Tuesday at lunch in Mr. Williams’ room, room 20, at lunch. We will talk about the requirements and expectations for try-outs and the season.  11/7

Lacrosse registrations will be held Monday, November 6 @ 7:00 pm in the library. No experience necessary. Come check us out.

Bonjour Sprague! National French Week is this week! To celebrate and raise awareness of studying French, the French National Honor Society has decorated the school. This year’s theme is social media in the francophone world, so you’ll find a variety of French tweets and memes around the school. If you need help understanding one of the tweets or memes, ask a French student or come see Madame Downs in Room 123! Merci beaucoup et Joyeuse Semaine National du Français!

Attention Sprague High School Community:  Beginning Monday, November 13^th through November 17^th,  Sprague will be participating in Oregon GEAR UP’s College Application Week.  This week will consist of college going activities to assist all students with making their after graduation plans.  The entire Sprague Community is encouraged to participate by wearing their college gear the entire week.

On Monday, November 13^th – Representatives from the Warner Pacific University and Portland State University will be visiting our campus. 

Congratulations to Sprague Speech and Debate team for their great work last Saturday at the First Saints Invitational held at Mt. Hood Community College. The following students earned individual awards. Lucas Schnell placed fifth in Impromptu Speaking. And Francesca Thompson placed second in poetry interpretation. Nice work Oly Speecies!

The Sprague Olyannes Dance Team competed at their first competition of the fall season at David Douglas high school in Portland last Saturday. The dance team placed second in both the pom and novelty divisions and third in hip hop.  Their high scores qualified their pom and novelty routines for the fall championships in December.  In addition, 5 dancers placed in the top 10 of the individual drill down competition. In the novice division the winners were freshman Marisa Bradley, Sonya Frontino, Amanda Lutz and Emily Pierson. In the advanced division the winner was sophomore Hanna Li. Congratulations to all of the Olyannes!

Boys basketball tryouts begin next week on Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th.  Make sure your winter sports packets are completed and turned in to Mrs. Goranson in the athletic office.  Freshman tryouts will be in the upper gym at 2:45-5.  Sophomore, Junior, and Seniors will tryout in the lower gym from 5-7.  See Mrs. Goranson if you need a sports packet or have other questions.