Friday, February 28, 2020


 February 28, 2020

In April 1968, when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, blacks across the nation took to the streets in grief and anger.  In Portland, a group of about twenty young blacks began meeting to study the writings of Malcolm X and the Little Red Book of quotations from China’s chairman Mao Tse-Tung.  In June 1969, a member of the study group was beaten and jailed.  Upon his release on bail, Kent Ford held a press conference on the steps of the Portland police station.  “If they keep coming in with these fascist tactics,” he announced, “we’re going to defend ourselves.”  With this public pronouncement, members of the original group retooled themselves as a chapter of the Black Panthers in Portland.

The Chemeketa Scholars Application drop off field trip starts Monday March 9th.   Each day that week, a bus will travel to Chemeketa Community college for students to submit their applications.  If you are interested in participating in this field trip, please see Ms. Dunn for more information. 2/28

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Athletes, this is your final week to get your athletic registrations completed and your sport physicals turned in if you are planning to participate in a spring sport. Monday will be the first official day of practice and tryouts. Team lists will go out to coaches Friday after school with the names of eligible athletes who can tryout on Monday.

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/28

Attention ALL girls wanting to come out for softball. Friday is the LAST day to get registered in order to try out Monday for softball. If you are not cleared, you cannot tryout until cleared. See Coach Qualls in room 135 for any questions. 2/28 

The Sprague Olyannes Dance team will be hosting a dance team competition at Sprague High School on Saturday, February 29th.  Over 350 dancers from 20 teams will be competing. These teams will be representing Salem, Stayton, Albany, Silverton, Woodburn, Milwaukie, Gladstone, Oregon City, Grants Pass, Eugene and Lebanon. The round starts at 1 pm and the entry fee is $10 for the day. Sprague students are invited to come and enjoy the entertainment! 2/28

Each day this week, the ASPIRE Room will remain open until 5 p.m. to assist any Sprague student and/or family to complete their FAFSA, Oregon Promise, OSAC, and provide any scholarship assistance.  The ASPIRE Room will open on Saturday morning for anyone needing assistance as well.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dunn. 2/28

The Theater Department’s Spring show Nightwatch has arrived!  Our protagonist, Ellie is suffering insomnia when she happens to see a murder across the street. But when police arrive to investigate, the evidence seems to have disappeared. Doubting her sanity her husband and best friend intervene but is it enough? When the police, and her own beloved friends are acting strangely and Ellie is convinced that a murder is happened, what lengths will she go to in order to prove her case?  Running February 27, 28 and 29th and March 5, 6 and 7th at 7pm– this is a thrilling show you don’t want to miss, can you figure out who is guilty of murder? 3/5

Thursday, February 27, 2020


February 27, 2020

Artie Wilson was a professional baseball player who was a longtime Portland resident.  Artie Wilson played for the Pacific Coast League for most of his professional baseball career.  Born in Springfield, Alabama, on October 28, 1920, he was the first African American player hired on an integrated team, the Oakland Oaks.  Wilson played shortstop for the Birmingham Black Barons, a Negro League team from 1942 to 1948.  During his last year with the Barons, the team competed in the Negro League World Series, and Wilson became the last professional baseball player to bat over 400.

The Chemeketa Scholars Application drop off field trip starts Monday March 9th.   Each day that week, a bus will travel to Chemeketa Community college for students to submit their applications.  If you are interested in participating in this field trip, please see Ms. Dunn for more information. 2/28

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Athletes, this is your final week to get your athletic registrations completed and your sport physicals turned in if you are planning to participate in a spring sport. Monday will be the first official day of practice and tryouts. Team lists will go out to coaches Friday after school with the names of eligible athletes who can tryout on Monday.

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/28

Attention ALL girls wanting to come out for softball. Friday is the LAST day to get registered in order to try out Monday for softball. If you are not cleared, you cannot tryout until cleared. See Coach Qualls in room 135 for any questions. 2/28 

The Oregon Promise program provides funds to any graduating senior carrying a 2.50 unweighted GPA by June 1st of this year.   The student will need to select a community college in the state of Oregon to receive this grant.  The amount of the grant awarded can be $850 to $3150 per year.   Currently, there are 147 Sprague seniors not taking advantage of this program. 2/27

Each day this week, the ASPIRE Room will remain open until 5 p.m. to assist any Sprague student and/or family to complete their FAFSA, Oregon Promise, OSAC, and provide any scholarship assistance.  The ASPIRE Room will open on Saturday morning for anyone needing assistance as well.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dunn.

The Sprague Olyannes Dance team will be hosting a dance team competition at Sprague High School on Saturday, February 29th.  Over 350 dancers from 20 teams will be competing. These teams will be representing Salem, Stayton, Albany, Silverton, Woodburn, Milwaukie, Gladstone, Oregon City, Grants Pass, Eugene and Lebanon. The round starts at 1 pm and the entry fee is $10 for the day. Sprague students are invited to come and enjoy the entertainment! 2/27

The Theater Department’s Spring show Nightwatch has arrived!  Our protagonist, Ellie is suffering insomnia when she happens to see a murder across the street. But when police arrive to investigate, the evidence seems to have disappeared. Doubting her sanity her husband and best friend intervene but is it enough? When the police, and her own beloved friends are acting strangely and Ellie is convinced that a murder is happened, what lengths will she go to in order to prove her case?  Running February 27, 28 and 29th and March 5, 6 and 7th at 7pm– this is a thrilling show you don’t want to miss, can you figure out who is guilty of murder? 3/5


Wednesday, February 26, 2020


February 26, 2020

Lizzie Koontz Weeks was an African American activist in Portland in the years after women in Oregon had achieved the right to vote in 1912.  She organized black women to empower them to be successful voters and was an early candidate for local party office.

The Chemeketa Scholars Application drop off field trip starts Monday March 9th.   Each day that week, a bus will travel to Chemeketa Community college for students to submit their applications.  If you are interested in participating in this field trip, please see Ms. Dunn for more information. 2/28

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Athletes, this is your final week to get your athletic registrations completed and your sport physicals turned in if you are planning to participate in a spring sport. Monday will be the first official day of practice and tryouts. Team lists will go out to coaches Friday after school with the names of eligible athletes who can tryout on Monday.

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/28

Congratulations to the 25 members of the graduating class of 2020 for completing the requirements to attend Chemeketa Community College. If you are interested in attending Chemeketa Community College, please contact Ms. Dunn. 2/26

The Oregon Promise program provides funds to any graduating senior carrying a 2.50 unweighted GPA by June 1st of this year.   The student will need to select a community college in the state of Oregon to receive this grant.  The amount of the grant awarded can be $850 to $3150 per year.   Currently, there are 147 Sprague seniors not taking advantage of this program. 2/27

Attention ALL girls wanting to come out for softball. Friday is the LAST day to get registered in order to try out Monday for softball. If you are not cleared, you cannot tryout until cleared. See Coach Qualls in room 135 for any questions. 2/28 

The Theater Department’s Spring show Nightwatch has arrived!  Our protagonist, Ellie is suffering insomnia when she happens to see a murder across the street. But when police arrive to investigate, the evidence seems to have disappeared. Doubting her sanity her husband and best friend intervene but is it enough? When the police, and her own beloved friends are acting strangely and Ellie is convinced that a murder is happened, what lengths will she go to in order to prove her case?  Running February 27, 28 and 29th and March 5, 6 and 7th at 7pm– this is a thrilling show you don’t want to miss, can you figure out who is guilty of murder? 3/5

Each day this week, the ASPIRE Room will remain open until 5 p.m. to assist any Sprague student and/or family to complete their FAFSA, Oregon Promise, OSAC, and provide any scholarship assistance.  The ASPIRE Room will open on Saturday morning for anyone needing assistance as well.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dunn.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020


February 25, 2020

Oregon’s most celebrated rodeo, the Pendleton Round-Up, began in 1910 and included African American competitors from the beginning. The Round-Up’s most famous black rider, George Fletcher, was born in the Midwest, but he moved to Pendleton as a young man, learning from horsemen on the nearby Umatilla Indian Reservation. 

The Chemeketa Scholars Application drop off field trip starts Monday March 9th.   Each day that week, a bus will travel to Chemeketa Community college for students to submit their applications.  If you are interested in participating in this field trip, please see Ms. Dunn for more information. 2/28

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Athletes, this is your final week to get your athletic registrations completed and your sport physicals turned in if you are planning to participate in a spring sport. Monday will be the first official day of practice and tryouts. Team lists will go out to coaches Friday after school with the names of eligible athletes who can tryout on Monday.

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/28

Congratulations to the 25 members of the graduating class of 2020 for completing the requirements to attend Chemeketa Community College. If you are interested in attending Chemeketa Community College, please contact Ms. Dunn. 2/26

The Oregon Promise program provides funds to any graduating senior carrying a 2.50 unweighted GPA by June 1st of this year.   The student will need to select a community college in the state of Oregon to receive this grant.  The amount of the grant awarded can be $850 to $3150 per year.   Currently, there are 147 Sprague seniors not taking advantage of this program. 2/27

The Theater Department’s Spring show Nightwatch has arrived!  Our protagonist, Ellie is suffering insomnia when she happens to see a murder across the street. But when police arrive to investigate, the evidence seems to have disappeared. Doubting her sanity her husband and best friend intervene but is it enough? When the police, and her own beloved friends are acting strangely and Ellie is convinced that a murder is happened, what lengths will she go to in order to prove her case?  Running February 27, 28 and 29th and March 5, 6 and 7th at 7pm– this is a thrilling show you don’t want to miss, can you figure out who is guilty of murder? 3/5

Attention ALL girls wanting to come out for softball. Friday is the LAST day to get registered in order to try out Monday for softball. If you are not cleared, you cannot tryout until cleared. See Coach Qualls in room 135 for any questions. 2/28 

Each day this week, the ASPIRE Room will remain open until 5 p.m. to assist any Sprague student and/or family to complete their FAFSA, Oregon Promise, OSAC, and provide any scholarship assistance.  The ASPIRE Room will open on Saturday morning for anyone needing assistance as well.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dunn.


Monday, February 24, 2020


February 24, 2020

The Chemeketa Scholars Application drop off field trip starts Monday March 9th.   Each day that week, a bus will travel to Chemeketa Community college for students to submit their applications.  If you are interested in participating in this field trip, please see Ms. Dunn for more information. 2/28

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/28

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/28

Congratulations to the 25 members of the graduating class of 2020 for completing the requirements to attend Chemeketa Community College. If you are interested in attending Chemeketa Community College, please contact Ms. Dunn. 2/26

The Oregon Promise program provides funds to any graduating senior carrying a 2.50 unweighted GPA by June 1st of this year.   The student will need to select a community college in the state of Oregon to receive this grant.  The amount of the grant awarded can be $850 to $3150 per year.   Currently, there are 147 Sprague seniors not taking advantage of this program. 2/27

The Sprague Olyannes Dance Team competed at Parkrose High school on Saturday, February 22. The team placed fifth out of ten teams in a very competitive Show division. In addition, freshmen Olivia Robbins and Kayla Pobuda placed in the top 10 of the novice drill down competition. Congratulations to all of the Olyannes!

The Theater Department’s Spring show Nightwatch has arrived!  Our protagonist, Ellie is suffering insomnia when she happens to see a murder across the street. But when police arrive to investigate, the evidence seems to have disappeared. Doubting her sanity her husband and best friend intervene but is it enough? When the police, and her own beloved friends are acting strangely and Ellie is convinced that a murder is happened, what lengths will she go to in order to prove her case?  Running February 27, 28 and 29th and March 5, 6 and 7th at 7pm– this is a thrilling show you don’t want to miss, can you figure out who is guilty of murder? 3/5

Friday, February 21, 2020


February 21, 2020

Oregon Black History: In 2002 a historic vote was put before Oregon voters.  It set out to remove obsolete language from the law books.  It read: Allowing this prohibited and biased language to remain is hurtful as well as unconstitutional.  It is time to put an unenlightened period of Oregon's history behind us and remove this language from our state Constitution.

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/21

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/21

Those students who have a release period, please sign up in the Main Office to receive your release card.  2/21

Forecasting sheets – Freshman and Sophomores turn into your science teachers.  Juniors turn into the College and Career Center.


Wednesday, February 19, 2020


February 19, 2020

Oregon Black History:  On April 22, 1999, Oregon had a day of acknowledgement ceremony.  A resolution was introduced that admitted Oregon's history was marred by racial discrimination and great injustice toward people of color, including Native Americans, African Americans, Chinese, Latinos, and Japanese Americans.  

On Friday, February 21st, there will be a field trip to Chemeketa Community College for members of the senior class.  This field trip is designed to assist any senior planning to attend Chemeketa in the Fall.  To sign up, please visit Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  The deadline to sign up for the field trip is today.   2/19

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Are you interested in a movie night with friends? Are you looking to help raise money for prom? Then come to our first Sprague movie night tonight, February 19th, where we will be showing “Spiderman Far From Home” at 6:30. There will be concessions and Italian sodas for sale. Tickets will be sold in Ms. Atkinson’s room 101 today, as well as at the door tonight. It cost $3 with ASB and $5 without ASB. Bring a camping chair and a friend! 2/19

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/21

Avoid the lines and purchase your Glow Dance tickets NOW.  Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6th.  All outstanding fees and fines must be paid in full to purchase dance tickets.  Glow Dance forms and procedures are on the Sprague Website and in the Main Office.  2/21

Those students who have a release period, please sign up in the Main Office to receive your release card.  2/21

Orchestra students, please pick up your popcorn today from 10:30-11:15 in the orchestra room today only.
 
Hey Olys! This Thursday, February 20th, at lunch, Sprague’s French Club will be hosting a Mardi Gras party! There will be beignets, chocolate coins and other tasty treats.  There will be jester hat making, jazz music and most importantly, a chance to be King! So, come join us in room 123 in the language hall for a Mardi Gras you’ll never forget!

Tuesday, February 18, 2020


February 18, 2020

Oregon Black History: William Tebeau was determined to succeed despite discrimination.  He made many friends, and when he was refused service in restaurants, his friends mobilized a boycott.  Later on, the owner of the restaurant apologized to William for his behavior.  William went on to become the first male African American to graduate from Oregon State in engineering.

On Friday, February 21st, there will be a field trip to Chemeketa Community College for members of the senior class.  This field trip is designed to assist any senior planning to attend Chemeketa in the Fall.  To sign up, please visit Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  The deadline to sign up for the field trip is Wednesday, Feb. 19th.   2/18

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

Are you interested in a movie night with friends? Are you looking to help raise money for prom? Then come to our first Sprague movie night next Wednesday, February 19th where we will be showing “Spiderman Far From Home” at 6:30. There will be concessions and Italian sodas for sale. Tickets will be sold on the commons stage at lunch through Tuesday the 18th, as well as at the door. It cost $3 with ASB and $5 without ASB. Bring a camping chair and a friend! 2/19

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/21

Glow Dance is March 13th here at Sprague.  The form process and tickets sales begin on Tuesday, February 18th.  With the deadline of March 6th.  All fines and fees must be paid in order to purchase your tickets.  Please visit the Sprague Website and click on the Glow Dance link to get the forms and the procedure for turning in the forms.

There will be an admissions counselor from the Central Oregon Community College will be visiting our campus next Tuesday, February 18th.  To sign up, you can use the College Visits link on the Sprague website. 2/18

Congratulations to the Sprague Wrestlers who won an MVC title & their 8th conference title in a row this past weekend. It took all of Sprague’s 22 placers and 7 champions to defeat #3 ranked Mountain View. Winning titles for the Olympians were freshmen Josh Camillo & Riley Davis, sophomores Brayden Boyd, Brook Byers, & David Sherman; & seniors Noah Worthington & Colby Hemmert. Sprague qualified 16 wrestlers for the state tournament in 2 weeks. Great job Sprague wrestlers & good luck at state! 2/18

Friday, February 14, 2020


February 14, 2020

Oregon Black History:  Carrie Halsell Ward became the first black woman to graduate from Oregon State University in 1926.  She went on to have a career in teaching.  She overcame barriers and in 2002 a residence hall was named after her at Oregon State.

On Friday, February 21st, there will be a field trip to Chemeketa Community College for members of the senior class.  This field trip is designed to assist any senior planning to attend Chemeketa in the Fall.  To sign up, please visit Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  The deadline to sign up for the field trip is Wednesday, Feb. 19th.   2/18

Attention Class of 2020:  if you are planning to attend a college, university, community college, or trade school in the Fall 2020, there are still financial aid options available for you.  If you need any assistance, please contact Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  2/14

All art students are invited to submit one entry into the YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE at the Salem Art Association’ Bush Barn Gallery. It’s FREE to enter. Please see any of the Sprague art teachers for complete details and an entry form. Deadline to reserve space is today. 2/14

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must go by room #141, after school today to proof your senior portrait and quote for the yearbook. This is the FINAL PROOFING to check that everything is perfect before the publishing due date.

There will be an admissions counselor from the Central Oregon Community College will be visiting our campus next Tuesday, February 18th.  To sign up, you can use the College Visits link on the Sprague website. 2/18

Are you interested in a movie night with friends? Are you looking to help raise money for prom? Then come to our first Sprague movie night next Wednesday, February 19th where we will be showing “Spiderman Far From Home” at 6:30. There will be concessions and Italian sodas for sale. Tickets will be sold on the commons stage at lunch through Tuesday the 18th, as well as at the door. It cost $3 with ASB and $5 without ASB. Bring a camping chair and a friend! 2/19

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/14

Glow Dance is March 13th here at Sprague.  The form process and tickets sales begin on Tuesday, February 18th.  With the deadline of March 6th.  All fines and fees must be paid in order to purchase your tickets.  Please visit the Sprague Website and click on the Glow Dance link to get the forms and the procedure for turning in the forms.

Do you like helping sick children? Do you like eating Thai food? Now you can do both those things at the same time! Oly Pageant and Thai Cuisine of Salem are hosting an all-day fundraiser on Monday, February 17th. Come and enjoy some great Thai food while knowing that 15% of all profits are going to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. We hope to see you there. 2/14

Please excuse all varsity swim team members at 10am for their district swim meet. Go OLYS!!

Thursday, February 13, 2020


February 13, 2020

Salem's Black History:  Mark Hatfield, who would later become Senator Mark Hatfield, had to drive famous singers Paul Robeson and Marion Anderson up to Portland because they were refused a hotel room in Salem because of their skin color.  Senator Hatfield never forgot this and helped to pass laws that banned discrimination in all public places in Oregon.

On Friday, February 21st, there will be a field trip to Chemeketa Community College for members of the senior class.  This field trip is designed to assist any senior planning to attend Chemeketa in the Fall.  To sign up, please visit Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  The deadline to sign up for the field trip is Wednesday, Feb. 19th.   2/18

Attention Class of 2020:  if you are planning to attend a college, university, community college, or trade school in the Fall 2020, there are still financial aid options available for you.  If you need any assistance, please contact Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  2/14

All art students are invited to submit one entry into the YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE at the Salem Art Association’ Bush Barn Gallery. It’s FREE to enter. Please see any of the Sprague art teachers for complete details and an entry form. Deadline to reserve space is Friday Feb. 14. 2/14

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must go by room #141, after school today or tomorrow, to proof your senior portrait and quote for the yearbook. This is the FINAL PROOFING to check that everything is perfect before the publishing due date.

Buenos Dias Sprague! Tomorrow is the DAY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHP and there is still time to create a card for that special someone. The Spanish Club is meeting TODAY at lunch to create Valentines cards in Spanish. See you at lunch, room 124.

There will be an admissions counselor from the Central Oregon Community College will be visiting our campus next Tuesday, February 18th.  To sign up, you can use the College Visits link on the Sprague website. 2/18
  
All boys interested in being on the tennis team, there will be a meeting today at lunch time in the Oly forum. 2/13

Are you interested in a movie night with friends? Are you looking to help raise money for prom? Then come to our first Sprague movie night next Wednesday, February 19th where we will be showing “Spiderman Far From Home” at 6:30. There will be concessions and Italian sodas for sale. Tickets will be sold on the commons stage at lunch through Tuesday the 18th, as well as at the door. It cost $3 with ASB and $5 without ASB. Bring a camping chair and a friend! 2/19

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/14

Glow Dance is March 13th here at Sprague.  The form process and tickets sales begin on Tuesday, February 18th.  With the deadline of March 6th.  All fines and fees must be paid in order to purchase your tickets.  Please visit the Sprague Website and click on the Glow Dance link to get the forms and the procedure for turning in the forms.

Do you like helping sick children? Do you like eating Thai food? Now you can do both those things at the same time! Oly Pageant and Thai Cuisine of Salem are hosting an all-day fundraiser on Monday, February 17th. Come and enjoy some great Thai food while knowing that 15% of all profits are going to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. We hope to see you there. 2/14


Wednesday, February 12, 2020


February 12, 2020

Salem's Black History: In 1911, E.C. Atkinson filed a lawsuit when he was not admitted to the Grand Theater in Salem, Oregon because of his skin color.  The usher who had declined his admission had to pay a fine for doing this.

On Friday, February 21st, there will be a field trip to Chemeketa Community College for members of the senior class.  This field trip is designed to assist any senior planning to attend Chemeketa in the Fall.  To sign up, please visit Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  The deadline to sign up for the field trip is Wednesday, Feb. 19th.   2/18

Attention Class of 2020:  if you are planning to attend a college, university, community college, or trade school in the Fall 2020, there are still financial aid options available for you.  If you need any assistance, please contact Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  2/14

All art students are invited to submit one entry into the YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE at the Salem Art Association’ Bush Barn Gallery. It’s FREE to enter. Please see any of the Sprague art teachers for complete details and an entry form. Deadline to reserve space is Friday Feb. 14. 2/13

Hello American Sign Language fans!  Don’t forget that today at lunch, is the ASL Club meeting.  It will be in room 119 (the ASL classroom).  Be sure to bring your lunch and ideas for deaf culture topics that you want covered this semester.  Looking forward to seeing you then! 2/12

If you are a student who has not received their ASVAB or PSAT score from October 2019, please contact your high school counselor.  2/14

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must go by room #141, after school today through Friday, to proof your senior portrait and quote for the yearbook. This is the FINAL PROOFING to check that everything is perfect before the publishing due date. 2/12
  
Buenos Días Sprague! Would you like to write a clever Valentine message to a special friend? The Spanish Club is meeting this Thursday at lunch to create Valentines cards to celebrate the DAY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP. Stop by room 124 and create a card for someone special in Spanish while sampling some tasty treats. See you Thursday at lunch, room 124. 2/14

There will be an admissions counselor from the Central Oregon Community College will be visiting our campus next Tuesday, February 18th.  To sign up, you can use the College Visits link on the Sprague website. 2/18

All boys interested in playing soccer next fall, please come to a meeting in the Oly Forum during lunch today to discuss the upcoming season. Pizza will be provided. 2/12

Are you interested in a movie night with friends? Are you looking to help raise money for prom? Then come to our first Sprague movie night next Wednesday, February 19th where we will be showing “Spiderman Far From Home” at 6:30. There will be concessions and Italian sodas for sale. Tickets will be sold on the commons stage at lunch through Tuesday the 18th, as well as at the door. It cost $3 with ASB and $5 without ASB. Bring a camping chair and a friend! 2/19

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/14

Glow Dance is March 13th here at Sprague.  The form process and tickets sales begin on Tuesday, February 18th.  With the deadline of March 6th.  All fines and fees must be paid in order to purchase your tickets.  Please visit the Sprague Website and click on the Glow Dance link to get the forms and the procedure for turning in the forms.

All boys interested in being on the tennis team, there will be a meeting tomorrow at lunch time in the Oly forum. 2/13

Good Morning, just want to let everyone know that pizza will now be served in the kitchen everyday!

Do you like helping sick children? Do you like eating Thai food? Now you can do both those things at the same time! Oly Pageant and Thai Cuisine of Salem are hosting an all-day fundraiser on Monday, February 17th. Come and enjoy some great Thai food while knowing that 15% of all profits are going to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. We hope to see you there.

Students of the Month
Each month Sprague recognizes students who are excelling at leaving an OLY Legacy by following our school-wide behavior expectations: Own Your Actions, Live a Life you are Proud Of, and Yes to Success.

For our February Student of the Month recognition, we focused on students who are saying yes to success. Congratulations to the following students who have been identified as our February Students of the Month by the Sprague staff:

9th grade:
Amy Charnholm
Jordan Koloszar

10th grade:
Chloe Russ
Paris Scott

11th grade:
Sara Holt
Brayan Quevedo Ramos

12th grade:
Jevyn Lunsford-Lima
Eliana Rivera

Be sure to check out the display case outside of the main office where we will feature our winners each month. Keep up the great work Olys!



Tuesday, February 11, 2020

February 11, 2020

Oregon Black History:  In 1905 Oliver Taylor sued for discrimination and won a judgement by the Oregon Supreme Court.

On Friday, February 21st, there will be a field trip to Chemeketa Community College for members of the senior class.  This field trip is designed to assist any senior planning to attend Chemeketa in the Fall.  To sign up, please visit Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  The deadline to sign up for the field trip is Wednesday, Feb. 19th.   2/18

Attention Class of 2020:  if you are planning to attend a college, university, community college, or trade school in the Fall 2020, there are still financial aid options available for you.  If you need any assistance, please contact Ms. Dunn in the College & Career Center.  2/14

All art students are invited to submit one entry into the YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE at the Salem Art Association’ Bush Barn Gallery. It’s FREE to enter. Please see any of the Sprague art teachers for complete details and an entry form. Deadline to reserve space is Friday Feb. 14. 2/13

Hello American Sign Language fans!  Don’t forget that this Wednesday, the 12th at lunch, is the next ASL Club meeting.  It will be in room 119 (the ASL classroom).  Be sure to bring your lunch and ideas for deaf culture topics that you want covered this semester.  Looking forward to seeing you then! 2/12

If you are a student who has not received their ASVAB or PSAT score from October 2019, please contact your high school counselor.  2/14

Sprague!  Key Club is running our annual Thousand Soles shoe drive from February 18th through March 3rd.  Please bring in new or gently used shoes and place them in the boxes which will be located around campus.  Do something kind for others in your community who may be in need.  If you are curious, or want to volunteer, please see Ms. Harris in room 116.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must go by room #141, after school today through Friday, to proof your senior portrait and quote for the yearbook. This is the FINAL PROOFING to check that everything is perfect before the publishing due date. 2/12

Any girl interested in playing golf this spring – there will be a quick meeting during lunch today.  The meeting will be in the ASPIRE room which is located near the College and Career Center. 2/11

Attention students: Are you worried about the impending doom of Climate Change?  Do you want to participate in fighting against it?  Come to the Environmental Club meeting TODAY at Lunch in room 149 to write a letter to your representative and tell them about the fight for climate action!

Buenos Días Sprague! Would you like to write a clever Valentine message to a special friend? The Spanish Club is meeting this Thursday at lunch to create Valentines cards to celebrate the DAY OF LOVE AND FRIENDASHIP. Stop by room 124 and create a card for someone special in Spanish while sampling some tasty treats. See you Thursday at lunch, room 124.

There will be an admissions counselor from the Central Oregon Community College will be visiting our campus next Tuesday.  To sign up, you can use the College Visits link on the Sprague website.

Attention all students:  It’s that time again. That’s right it’s MATH LEAGUE TIME!  Join us today at 2:30 in Room 6 in the PIT.  Bring and pencil and a friend.

Are you interested in a movie night with friends? Are you looking to help raise money for prom? Then come to our first Sprague movie night next Wednesday, February 19th where we will be showing “Spiderman Far From Home” at 6:30. There will be concessions and Italian sodas for sale. Tickets will be sold on the commons stage at lunch through Tuesday the 18th, as well as at the door. It cost $3 with ASB and $5 without ASB. Bring a camping chair and a friend! 2/19

All boys interested in playing soccer next fall, please come to a meeting in the Oly Forum during lunch tomorrow to discuss the upcoming season. Pizza will be provided. 2/12

Attention all track and field athletes, all tennis players, golfers, baseball and softball players, time is running out to sign up for a spring sport. If you are planning to participate, you must get your on-line registration completed as soon as possible. Go to the Sprague website for the link and get this taken care of today. Remember, you must be enrolled in and passing at least five classes and have a current sport physical on file. 2/14