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!