Thursday, September 27, 2018


Thursday, September 27, 2018

Attention Juniors:  If you are interested in taking the PSAT test on October 10th to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship please register for the test. Pay your fee of $16.00 to the bookkeeper prior to October 3rd, and $20.00 after. You may also pay online through the Salem-Keizer website under Parents. The last day to register is October 9th.   

Release Cards: If you have a release period please come to the Main Office and sign up for a release card.  Once you sign up – wait a day  - and then return to the Main Office for your actual release card. 9/28

Books are not the only items threatened with censorship.  According to the American Library Association there where 354 challenges in 2017:  67 percent were books, 18 percent were magazines, films and games. 7 percent were programs, and 8 percent were displays or other.  This week, take some time to explore all the areas that are facing censorship.  Think about your first amendment rights and what it means to have access to a wide variety of materials.

Students: If you are interest in serving on the District’s Equity Student Advisory Committee, please see Mr. Swanson or Natalie Dunn in the College and Career Center. 9/27

On Wednesday, October 10th  the Daughters of the American Revolution will be conducting an essay contest. Any senior or early graduate who is interested in participating in the essay contest, please contact Ms. Dunn in the ASPIRE Center. 10/10

Attention all 18 year olds! You are eligible to vote.  The Voter Registration Deadline is Tue., October 16 to be able to vote in the Oregon General Election in November.  Please go to RocktheVote.org and register today!

Students, please be aware of the following change to all home Football games:
All students must enter through the main stadium gates.  Students will no longer be allowed to enter through the sophomore lot gate. Backpacks, outside food and drinks will be prohibited as well. 9/28

Seniors – if you missed Jostens yesterday – please turn in your diploma card to the main office – and then mail your order in or complete the order online.  Juniors – you can do the same – you can mail your order in – or order online.