Monday, November 18, 2019


November 18, 2019

On Monday, December 2nd, Sprague will be kicking off it’s basketball season with it’s first Fan Fest! Join us in the gym at 2:30 to prepare for the basketball season. Pizza will be provided for the first 150 to show up, and we’ll have more t-shirt giveaways. We’ll spend some time learning yells and cheers, and will have areas for sign creation, t-shirt tie-dye and design. Then we’ll watch as our girls play at 5:00 and boys play at 6:00. 12/2

Sprague’s Thanksgiving Food Drive is officially underway! Give back to the Sprague community by donating to your 5th period class. This is a competition, and the class that earns the highest points will win a donut/hot chocolate party! Scoresheets are posted near the donation boxes. Perishable items are only accepted on Friday, November 22nd. 11/21

A representative from the University of Montana will be visiting our campus on Tuesday, November 19th. 11/19

Staff from CTEC will be coming to Sprague next Tuesday, November 19th to discuss attending CTEC during the 2020-2021 school year. They will be meeting with all current sophomores and interested juniors at 11:30am during period 3 on Tuesday, November 19th. This presentation is reserved for sophomores and only juniors who are interested in attending CTEC. On Tuesday, students should report to their 3rd period class and listen for the announcement to be made to be released to go to the Pantheon. After Thanksgiving break, sophomores and interested juniors will have the opportunity to visit the CTEC campus on a field trip on Monday, December 2nd from 11:45am until the end of the school day.  11/18

Today – Portland State University will be conducting an Instant Admissions event in the ASPIRE Room.   Any Sprague student planning or working on their Portland State University application can attend.  You can sign up by visiting the College Visit link on the Sprague website. 11/18

Attention Swim Team: There will be a parent meeting for start of season next Wednesday the 20th at 6pm in the Library. 11/20

It’s Musical Season! Guys and Dolls has opened and runs November 21st, 22nd and 23rd. That’s this weekend for those of you who run on days not dates! Speaking of dates, get one, bring them to the show it makes for a great evening of entertainment and some of your most talented Sprague friends are performing including the ever talented Mr. Swartwout!  Get your tickets early from Ms. Lee is room 162 or at the door- just DON’T MISS GUYS AND DOLLS!!!!

The Sprague Olyannes dance team placed first in Novelty and first in the Modern categories against strong competitors at the Scappoose dance team competition on Saturday, November 16.  In addition, 3 dancers placed in the top ten of the individual drill down competition:  Freshmen Kayla Pobuda in the novice division and seniors Mackenzie Cooper and Hannah Lee in the advanced division. Congratulations to the Olyannes and Good luck to the team at the Fall Championships on December 7!

Good morning!  The Gay/Straight Alliance Club will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 20th at lunch. The meeting place from years past has changed to room 147-that’s Ms. Hogfeldt’s (pronounced “HOEgfelt”)  room, in the science hall.  It will be from 10:35-11:05, so bring your lunch, ideas for future topics to discuss, and most importantly, your friends!  Please also come to the meeting ready to vote for our GSA president, vice president, secretary or treasurer. Let’s make this meeting and club the most welcoming and informative club on campus!  See you Wednesday, the 20th! We will be meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month. 11/20