Friday, December 15, 2017

Are you missing an item?  Come look at the lost and found table on the commons before Winter Break.  Unclaimed items will be donated over Winter Break.  Thank you! 12/15

Come join French Club this Friday at lunchtime for our December meeting for the chance to make your own Bûche de Noёl and decorate it. We will also be learning about the different holiday traditions of France. Hope to see you there!

Come support Doernbecher and eat some fantastic pizza as well! Next Monday come eat lunch at MOD pizza and 20% of what you spend will go to families of Doernbecher kids – Come join us next Monday, December 18^th. 

Congratulation to Jailen Hammer who was named "Athlete of the Week" by the Salem Sports Breakfast Club for his outstanding performance this past week on the basketball court.  He was honored earlier this morning on the campus of Willamette University at Goudy Commons.

Congratulations to Sprague Swim team!
Sprague Mens completed the 200 Medley Relay/200 Free Relay/ 400 Free Relay and took first in all! Sprague Womens took First in 200 Free Relay.
Colby Evenson broke the Sprague record in the 200 Freestyle and took first place! 
Alexis Smith first in 50 Free and 100 Backstroke 
Meghan Ivie First in 100 Free 
Garrett Edwards first 500 Free 
Caitlin Evenson first 200 Free

A great day for OLY SWIMMING! 

Attention Class of 2018!   During Holiday Break, be sure to check the status of your admissions for next fall, double check your financial aid requirements and deadlines, do a little shopping, and don’t forget to finish your FAFSA. 

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Tomorrow is holiday sweater day! Show your holiday spirit by wearing your tackiest holiday sweater! 12/14

This week we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/15

Youth Legislature- We will have a meeting at lunch on Thursday in Mr. Nickel’s room, Rm 102.  12/14

Are you missing an item?  Come look at the lost and found table on the commons before Winter Break.  Unclaimed items will be donated over Winter Break.  Thank you! 12/15

Come join French Club this Friday for our December meeting for the chance to make your own Bûche de Noёl and decorate it. We will also be learning about the different holiday traditions of France. Hope to see you there!

Come support Doernbecher and eat some fantastic pizza as well! Next Monday come eat lunch at MOD pizza and 20% of what you spend will go to families of Doernbecher kids – Come join us next Monday, December 18^th.  

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

This Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts today during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

Friday is holiday sweater day! Show your holiday spirit by wearing your tackiest holiday sweater! 12/14

This week we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/15

Youth Legislature- We will have a meeting at lunch on Thursday in Mr. Nickel’s room, Rm 102.  12/14

Are you missing an item?  Come look at the lost and found table on the commons before Winter Break.  Unclaimed items will be donated over Winter Break.  Thank you!

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

This Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts today after school or Dec 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

There will be a girl’s tennis meeting Tuesday, December 12 in the Sprague library from 7:00 – 8:00 pm for anyone interested in going out for the tennis team. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. 12/12

This week we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/8

Friday is holiday sweater day! Show your holiday spirit by wearing your tackiest holiday sweater! 12/14

Chain Reaction will meet in room 103 today during lunch.

Youth Legislature- We will have a meeting at lunch on Thursday in Mr. Nickel’s room, Rm 102.  

Monday, December 11, 2017

This Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts Dec. 12^th after school or Dec 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

There will be a girl’s tennis meeting Tuesday, December 12 in the Sprague library from 7:00 – 8:00 pm for anyone interested in going out for the tennis team. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. 12/12

The boys varsity basketball team won a thriller at South Salem on Friday night winning a tight one 70-67.  Jailen Hammer led the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, Teagan Quitoriano had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Perry Vanhouten added 14 points and was 3 for 3 from the 3 point line in the first half to spark the Olympians.  Sophomore Greyson Salinas iced the game with 3 straight free throws in the last 30 seconds.  The Olympians are in action again tomorrow night at West Albany.  Come out and support your team.

Friday, December 8, 2017

This Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts Dec. 12^th after school or Dec 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must submit your Senior Portrait to the YEARBOOK by the end of TODAY. Any photo submitted after today is subject to a $25 late fee until Feb. 9^th. After that we can no longer accept any submissions. 12/8

Starting on Dec 11^th, we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/8

There will be a girl’s tennis meeting Tuesday, December 12 in the Sprague library from 7:00 – 8:00 pm for anyone interested in going out for the tennis team. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend.

The next Sprague Medical Society Meeting will be during lunch today in room 18. 12/8

Did you know that less than 40% of all high school across the US teach computer science?  Did you know that Sprague offers a wide variety of Computer Science courses?  If you are interested in this field, stop by and see Mr Rodin in room 128 to talk about options.  This week is an international event known as Hour of Code.  People all over the world are encouraged to write an hour of code this week.  For more information look at posters in the hallway, talk to your teachers, or go to hourofcode.org and explore some ideas.

   

November Students of the Month

We are excited to announce our November Students of the Month. These students leave a positive OLY legacy by consistently demonstrating our school-wide expectations: Own Your Actions, Live a Life you are Proud Of, and Yes to Success. Each month, Sprague staff nominate students for this award and the top students are identified as our Students of the Month.  

Our focus for November is on students who say Yes to Success. Congratulations to the following students who have been identified as our November Students of the Month by the Sprague staff:

9^th grade:

Mindy Altschul

Danielle Brown

Pedro Segura Barrera

10^th Grade:

Isaac Castro

Haley Silva

11^th Grade:

J.M. Muty

Konner Severson

12^th Grade:

Tanner Deconcini

Chancella Koulibali

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 in Owning your Actions, Living a Life you are Proud of, and Saying Yes to Success!

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Attention Youth and Government participants: we have a club meeting on Thursday, 12/7, at lunch in Mr. Nickel’s room. 12/7

This Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts Dec. 12^th after school or Dec 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

Final lacrosse registration meeting will be held in the Library at 7:00pm.  12/7

Do you know who said this?  “In 15 years we’ll be teaching programming just like reading and writing … and wondering why we didn’t do it sooner”   Check out the posters in the hallway to find out.  This week is an international event known as Hour of Code.  People all over the world are encouraged to write an hour of code this week.  For more information look at posters in the hallway, talk to your teachers, or go to hourofcode.org and explore some ideas.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must submit your Senior Portrait to the YEARBOOK by Friday December 8^th.  All information is on the YEARBOOK website. You can access the link under the ACADEMICS menu on the Sprague website.  Any portrait submitted after Friday is subject to a $25 late fee until Feb. 9^th. After that we can no longer accept any submissions.  GET THOSE PICTURES TURNED IN! 12/7

Starting on Dec 11^th, we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/8

Tis the season to eat CHURROS! The Spanish Club will be holding its annual churro sale this Thursday at lunch. Be sure to stop by in front of the office to get a sweet treat for only $1.00. 12/7

The next Sprague Medical Society Meeting will be during lunch this coming Friday in room 18. 12/8

There will be a girl’s tennis meeting Tuesday, December 12 in the Sprague library from 7:00 – 8:00 pm for anyone interested in going out for the tennis team. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend.

Please excuse swim team members today at 12:15pm for their Meet against South Salem! Go Olys! 

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Attention Youth and Government participants: we have a club meeting on Thursday, 12/7, at lunch in Mr. Nickel’s room. 12/7

It’s that time of year again! And this Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts today during lunch, Dec. 12^th after school or Dec 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

Final lacrosse registration meeting will be held Thursday, December 7th, 7:00pm in the Sprague Library.  Hope to see you there. 12/6

Did you know that computer jobs are the #1 source of new wages in the United States.  There are 500,000 current openings in computer science jobs.  These jobs are in every industry and every state, they are projected to grow at twice the rate of all other jobs.  Facebook just doubled their data security team this fall.  This week is an international event known as Hour of Code.  People all over the world are encouraged to write an hour of code this week.  For more information look at posters in the hallway, talk to your teachers, or go to hourofcode.org and explore some ideas.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must submit your Senior Portrait to the YEARBOOK by Friday December 8^th.  All information is on the YEARBOOK website. You can access the link under the ACADEMICS menu on the Sprague website.  Any portrait submitted after Friday is subject to a $25 late fee until Feb. 9^th. After that we can no longer accept any submissions.  GET THOSE PICTURES TURNED IN! 12/7

Starting on Dec 11^th, we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/8

Tis the season to eat CHURROS! The Spanish Club will be holding its annual churro sale this Thursday at lunch. Be sure to stop by in front of the office to get a sweet treat for only $1.00. 12/7

The next Sprague Medical Society Meeting will be during lunch this coming Friday in room 18. 12/8

Congratulations to the boys varsity basketball team for their impressive win at South Eugene last night.  Teagan Quitoriano hit 3 three pointers in a row, had a steal and a dunk in the 2nd quarter to spark the Olys to a 13 point half time lead.  Teagan ended up with 26 points and 10 rebounds.  Jailen Hammer played great defense and chipped in 15 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds.  Max Long shot 5 for 5 from the field and ended up with 11 points.  Kobe Withers a very good all around game with 6 points, 6 assists and 6 steals.  Come out on Friday at 5:45 as the Olys take on the Saxons at South Salem to open league play.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Attention Youth and Government participants: we have a club meeting on Thursday, 12/7, at lunch in Mr. Nickel’s room. 12/7

It’s that time of year again! And this Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts on Dec. 5^th and 12^th after school or Dec. 6^th and 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

Final lacrosse registration meeting will be held Thursday, December 7th, 7:00pm in the Sprague Library.  Hope to see you there. 12/6

Would you like to go into a field that pays well?  Did you know that a computer science major can earn 40% more than an average college graduate?  This week is an international event known as Hour of Code.  People all over the world are encouraged to write an hour of code this week.  For more information look at posters in the hallway, talk to your teachers, or go to hourofcode.org and explore some ideas.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must submit your Senior Portrait to the YEARBOOK by Friday December 8^th.  All information is on the YEARBOOK website. You can access the link under the ACADEMICS menu on the Sprague website.  Any portrait submitted after Friday is subject to a $25 late fee until Feb. 9^th. After that we can no longer accept any submissions.  GET THOSE PICTURES TURNED IN! 12/7

Starting on Dec 11^th, we will have our 2^nd Annual “S” on the Shelf.  Each day Mrs. White will hide a metal Orange “S” and the first person to see it needs to come see Mrs. White and tell her where it is.  You will receive a large candy cane stick.  It could be hidden anywhere on campus inside, which could mean in a classroom or administrative office.  Happy Hunting, Ms. White! 12/8

Tis the season to eat CHURROS! The Spanish Club will be holding its annual churro sale this Thursday at lunch. Be sure to stop by in front of the office to get a sweet treat for only $1.00. 12/7

Today Chain Reaction will meet in room 103 during lunch. Bring your lunch and find out what we're all about.

The next Sprague Medical Society Meeting will be during lunch this coming Friday in room 18. 12/8

Monday, December 4, 2017

It’s that time of year again! And this Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts on Dec. 5^th and 12^th after school or Dec. 6^th and 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

Final lacrosse registration meeting will be held Thursday, December 7th, 7:00pm in the Sprague Library.  Hope to see you there. 12/6

Did you know that 71% of all new STEM jobs are in computing?  However, only 8% of STEM college graduates are graduating with Computer Science Degrees.  This is a high demand field and you could be that person that companies are fighting over.   This week is an international event known as Hour of Code.  People all over the world are encouraged to write an hour of code this week.  For more information look at posters in the hallway, talk to your teachers, or go to hourofcode.org and explore some ideas.

ATTENTION SENIORS! You must submit your Senior Portrait to the YEARBOOK by Friday December 8^th.  All information is on the YEARBOOK website. You can access the link under the ACADEMICS menu on the Sprague website.  Any portrait submitted after Friday is subject to a $25 late fee until Feb. 9^th. After that we can no longer accept any submissions.  GET THOSE PICTURES TURNED IN!

Congratulations to Sprague’s Speech and Debate team for their outstanding work last Saturday at the Holiday Edge Tournament hosted at Clackamas and Cleveland High Schools. The following Olys won individual awards: Claire Warnke and Shinoa Greenfield quarter-finaled in Varsity Division Parliamentary Debate. Santiago Monleon quarter-finaled in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Megan Baus placed 4^th in Dramatic Interpretation. Francesca Thompson placed 3^rd in both Program Oral Interpretation as well as Poetry Interpretation. Chauncey Koulibali placed 2nd in Program Oral Interpretation and 1st place in poetry interpretation. Awesome job Oly Speechies!

Congratulations to the Sprague dance team!  They placed second in the novelty division and third in the hip hop division on Saturday at the Dance and Drill Coaches Association Fall Category Championships at Tualatin High School. Their strong performances against excellent dance teams from around the state concludes a successful fall season for the team.

Friday, December 1, 2017

It’s that time of year again! And this Holiday season is a great time to show off your creativity. The Library will be hosting a DIY Holiday Workshop this year for students and staff. Come by and create décor or gifts on Dec. 5^th and 12^th after school or Dec. 6^th and 13^th during lunch. Materials are provided, we just need you to put your imagination to work! 12/13

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year! 12/1

Hey Olys! Beginning this Friday, Oly Pageant will be selling holiday cards starting at $4 in the commons during lunch. These are great gifts for friends, teachers, and family! Orders will be taken from this Friday until next Friday, and the cards will be delivered to classes the week of Christmas break. Thank you for supporting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital!  12/1

Final lacrosse registration meeting will be held Thursday, December 7th, 7:00pm in the Sprague Library.  Hope to see you there. 12/6

The Sprague Dance Team competed at Scappoose high school on Saturday, November 18. The team placed first in the novelty division and second in both the contemporary and hip hop divisions. Their scores have qualified all four of their routines for the fall championships on December 2 in Tualatin.  In addition, 5 dancers placed in the top 10 of the individual drill down competition. The winners were freshman Marisa Bradley, Sonya Frontino, Emily Pierson and Amanda Lutz in the novice division and senior Emily Newton in the advanced division. Congratulations to all of the Olyannes!

Thursday, November 30, 2017

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year! 12/1

Students interested in the Air Force Academy are invited to attend an in-school presentation today starting at 11:30 a.m. You can sign up through the Sprague Counseling website. 11/30

Please excuse swim team members today at 1:30pm for their Meet against McMinnville! Go Olys! 

Hey Olys! Beginning this Friday, Oly Pageant will be selling holiday cards starting at $4 in the commons during lunch. These are great gifts for friends, teachers, and family! Orders will be taken from this Friday until next Friday, and the cards will be delivered to classes the week of Christmas break. Thank you for supporting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital!  12/1

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Attention sophomores and juniors! Information is coming your way regarding the CTEC program! Please plan to attend the assembly for all sophomores and interested juniors on today at 11:30am in the Pantheon. Come and learn more about the exciting opportunities CTEC has to offer to help prepare you for the lifestyle you want after high school. Don’t forget to bring a pen or pencil! 11/29

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year! 12/1

Snoball tickets will be sold at lunch today.  Tickets are $30 a person or $50 a pair, and will increase at the door.  This will be the only day tickets will be sold in person, but will be sold online until the date of the event.  Snoball will be December 2^nd, 8-midnight at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.  Go to snoballsalem.com to purchase tickets or for more information. 11/29

Students interested in the Air Force Academy are invited to attend an in-school presentation on Thursday starting at 11:30 a.m. You can sign up through the Sprague Counseling website. 11/30

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Congratulations to Mrs. Pope’s 7^th period class for winning the Thanksgiving food drive. They donated enough to score them 1647 points. Mr. Rasca’s class came in strong at 2^nd place with 1380 points, and Mrs. Lentz’s class rounded out the top 3 with 650. Thanks to everyone for participating!

Attention sophomores and juniors! Information is coming your way regarding the CTEC program! Please plan to attend the assembly for all sophomores and interested juniors on November 29^th at 11:30am in the Pantheon. Come and learn more about the exciting opportunities CTEC has to offer to help prepare you for the lifestyle you want after high school. Don’t forget to bring a pen or pencil! 11/29

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year! 12/1

Snoball tickets will be sold at lunch on Wednesday, November 29^th.  Tickets are $30 a person or $50 a pair, and will increase at the door.  This will be the only day tickets will be sold in person, but will be sold online until the date of the event.  Snoball will be December 2^nd, 8-midnight at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.  Go to snoballsalem.com to purchase tickets or for more information. 11/29

Attention all BASEBALL PLAYERS.  There will be an important baseball meeting this today in the weight room starting at 10:45 am. Please be on time and ready to listen. 11/28

Students interested in the Air Force Academy are invited to attend an in-school presentation on Thursday starting at 11:30 a.m. You can sign up through the Sprague Counseling website. 11/30

Boys basketball practice today is from 5-7 pm.  Please be ready to go at 4:50. 11/28

Today Chain Reaction will meet in room 103 during lunch, see you there!

Monday, November 27, 2017

Attention sophomores and juniors! Information is coming your way regarding the CTEC program! Please plan to attend the assembly for all sophomores and interested juniors on November 29^th at 11:30am in the Pantheon. Come and learn more about the exciting opportunities CTEC has to offer to help prepare you for the lifestyle you want after high school. Don’t forget to bring a pen or pencil! 11/29

Attention all BASEBALL PLAYERS.  There will be an important baseball meeting this Tuesday (November 28^th) in the weight room starting at 10:45 am. Please be on time and ready to listen.

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year! 12/1

Snoball tickets will be sold at lunch on Wednesday, November 29th.  Tickets are $30 a person or $50 a pair, and will increase at the door.  This will be the only day tickets will be sold in person, but will be sold online until the date of the event.  Snoball will be December 2nd, 8-midnight at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.  Go to snoballsalem.com to purchase tickets or for more information. 

Reminder: JV/V Football Players Awards Night at 6:00pm in the Commons tonight!

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Bonjour Sprague! Come join the French Club for a fun meeting where you can learn all about language and culture in Belgium. You'll be able to indulge in some Belgian waffles and have a great time with your friends. The meeting today, during lunch, in room 123. We hope to see you there! 11/16

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year! 12/1

CELEBRATE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!   Today is 11th Grade College Day.   11th graders are encourage to text their favorite college gear photos with #CAW SPRAGUE2019 to @SpragueOlys.  Congratulations  to Ms. Claric’s, Mr. Justin Trammell’s, Ms. McElliott’s and Ms. Ammon’s classes have been selected to participate in College Day Activities.

Attention sophomores and juniors! Information is coming your way regarding the CTEC program! Please plan to attend the assembly for all sophomores and interested juniors on November 29^th at 11:30am in the Pantheon. Come and learn more about the exciting opportunities CTEC has to offer to help prepare you for the lifestyle you want after high school. Don’t forget to bring a pen or pencil! 11/29

Key Club is meeting today at lunch in Mrs. Harris’s room, 116.  Feel free to bring your lunch if you’d like.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The 64^th Annual SnoBall is Saturday December 2^nd.  This year’s theme is “Passport to Paris” and promises to be an exciting evening.  SnoBall tickets are on sale now at www.SnoBallSalem.com or at Mr. Formal, Bridal Gallery or Lollypops & Roses.  Be sure to check the website if you have any questions.  Let’s have Sprague HS well represented this year!

CELEBRATE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!   Today is 10th Grade College Day.   10th graders are encourage to text their favorite college gear photos with #CAW SPRAGUE2020 to @SpragueOlys. Congratulations to Ms. Atkinson’s 10^th Grade students for being selected to participate in College Day Activities. 11/15

The thanksgiving food drive is currently underway! Don’t forget to bring canned food into your 7^th period class! Remember, the highest scoring class will get out of class for an ice cream party. 11/15

Bonjour Sprague! Come join the French Club for a fun meeting where you can learn all about language and culture in Belgium. You'll be able to indulge in some Belgian waffles and have a great time with your friends. The meeting is this Thursday the 16th, during lunch, in room 123. We hope to see you there! 11/16

Attention sophomores and juniors! Information is coming your way regarding the CTEC program! Please plan to attend the assembly for all sophomores and interested juniors on November 29^th at 11:30am in the Pantheon to learn more about the exciting opportunities CTEC has to offer to help prepare you for the lifestyle you want after high school. Don’t forget to bring a pen or pencil! 11/29

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

CELEBRATE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!   Today is 9^th Grade College Day.   9^th graders are encourage to text their favorite college gear photos with #CAW SPRAGUE2021 to @SpragueOlys. 9^th Grade Students in Ms. Atkinsons’ class have been selected to participate in College Day Activities. Today the ASPIRE Center will be hosting drop in times for graduating seniors in Ms. Simmons and Ms. Andersen’s classes throughout the day. 

The thanksgiving food drive is currently underway! Don’t forget to bring canned food into your 7^th period class! Remember, the highest scoring class will get out of class for an ice cream party. 11/15

JV football players please meet in the team room Tuesday after school. 11/14

Congratulations to Sprague’s Speech and Debate team for their awesome work last Saturday at Sprague and West Salem’s Speech and Debate Invitational. 400 students from 35 schools competed and the following Olys won individual awards. Francesa Thompson placed first in Poetry and also Prose Interpretation. Deepak Illango and Geovanny Tolentino placed 3^rd in Varsity Parliamentary Debate. Emma Michaux placed 3^rd and Jake Martin placed second in Big Question Debate. And extra special congratulations goes out to Lindsey Williams who won first place in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Central Valley Bear Crawl tournament. Lindsey has now qualified for the prestigious Tournament of Champions which is held in May at the University of Kentucky. Lindsey is just the fourth Olympian to have earned a bid to this tournament, and only the second student to actually qualify. Way to go Lindsey! 11/14

Bonjour Sprague! Come join the French Club for a fun meeting where you can learn all about language and culture in Belgium. You'll be able to indulge in some Belgian waffles and have a great time with your friends. The meeting is this Thursday the 16th, during lunch, in room 123. We hope to see you there! 11/16

Monday, November 13, 2017

Hello Oly Nation! Today we are celebrating National Kindness Day.  Chain Reaction will be doing our part to spread kindness throughout the school and we want to challenge all of you to reach out in kindness as well. “Be the reason someone smiles today. 11/13

Attention Sprague High School Community:  Beginning today 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. 11/13

Boys basketball tryouts begin today 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. 11/13

The next Sprague Medical Society meeting will be held today during lunch in room 18. Please join us to learn about some upcoming opportunities we are planning. 11/13

The thanksgiving food drive is currently underway! Don’t forget to bring canned food into your 7^th period class! Remember, the highest scoring class will get out of class for an ice cream party. 11/15

CELEBRATE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!  Today, we will have guest speakers from Warner Pacific College and Linn-Benton Community College visiting our campus. In the Library during 4^th Period, Portland State University presents “BE A VIKING DAY”.   Graduating Seniors who have completed their applications will be get admission decisions. 11/13

The Sprague Dance Team competed at Wilsonville high school last Saturday. The team placed second in the novelty division and third in both the contemporary and pom divisions. In addition, 6 dancers placed in the top 10 of the drill down competition. The winners were freshman Marisa Bradley, Sonya Frontino, Arella Rodriguez-Lentz, Natalie Venegas, Amanda Lutz and sophomore Hanna Li. Congratulations to all of the Olyannes! 11/13

There will be a brief meeting right after school for football players playing basketball this year.  Please meet with coach Masten in the upper gym at 2:30.  Important information will be discussed. Please be prompt. 11/13

JV football players please meet in the team room Tuesday after school. 11/14

Thursday, November 9, 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. 11/9

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.  11/13

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. 11/9

The next Sprague Medical Society meeting will be held on Monday, Nov 13th during lunch in room 18. Please join us to learn about some upcoming opportunities we are planning. 11/13

The thanksgiving food drive is currently underway! Don’t forget to bring canned food into your 7^th period class! Remember, the highest scoring class will get out of class for an ice cream party. 11/15

There is a meeting for DECA after school today in room 142 where we will work on written events. Remember that membership forms and payments are due on November 13^th! Pick up a membership form in Mr. Schueller’s room if you haven’t already.

Saturday is Veteran’s Day. November 11^th is the day that World War I ended in 1918.  Britain, France, Belgium, Israel, Poland, and Canada and a dozen other countries will honor their veterans and remember the end of the war, pray for peace and an end to war. What will you do on your day off tomorrow?  You may sleep in, you may go to a movie, or you may catch up on your homework.  Some of you may attend a veteran’s day ceremony or parade on Saturday. But, while you do this, take a moment to remember those gave their lives for the freedom you enjoy today. Thank you, veterans past and present. Thank you for living and dying for us.  We will never forget.

Wednesday, November 8, 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.

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. 

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. 11/9

The next Sprague Medical Society meeting will be held on Monday, Nov 13th during lunch in room 18. Please join us to learn about some upcoming opportunities we are planning.

This is an announcement for all students invited to Freshman Focus today after school.  Please don’t forget that we are meeting in the library from 2:30-3:30. See you there!

Students, this is Veteran’s day week. The highest military honor is the medal of honor.  Oregon has 13 medal of honor holders, of whom the last seven died in the act of courage that won them the medal.   They are honored in a special part of the park near our Capitol building.  

Tuesday, November 7, 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.  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 today 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

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! 11/7

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. 

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. 11/9

The next Sprague Medical Society meeting will be held on Monday, Nov 13th during lunch in room 18. Please join us to learn about some upcoming opportunities we are planning.

Today Chain reaction will be meeting in rm 103 during lunch.

Students this is Veteran’s day week.  Over 1.2 million American lives have been lost in conflicts since our founding in 1776.  Our deadliest war in combat remains World War II, with over 400,000 lives given to defeat the axis powers.