Friday, March 13, 2020


March 13, 2020

The Glow Dance for Friday has been cancelled.  If you purchased a ticket you may return it to the bookkeeper for a refund during lunch or after school.
 
On April 17th , Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn.

Today is the final day to turn in the Chemeketa Scholars application.  Any graduating senior or early grad with a 3.50 unweighted GPA can apply for this program.  This deadline is 5 p.m.   For any additional updates involving College and Career Readiness,  please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram at ASPIRE Sprague HS.

Hey Sprague! Are you interested in learning more about the coronavirus and how its effecting our world and community? Come to Ms. Freeby's, room 148, after school today for political action club!

Thursday, March 12, 2020


March 12, 2020

The Glow Dance for Friday has been cancelled.  If you purchased a ticket you may return it to the bookkeeper for a refund during lunch or after school. 

Attention all Football Players:  There will be a mandatory meeting at lunch today in the weight room.  You will be receiving your summer calendars and next years schedule…so make sure you are there.  The meeting will start at 10:45 sharp…DO NOT BE LATE!! 3/12

This week is Chemeketa Scholars Application Week.  Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.50 GPA are encouraged to apply for this scholarship program.  Students must submit an application, an unofficial transcript, and confirmation of placement test for Fall 2020 enrollment.   If you have any questions, please see your counselor or Ms. Dunn. 3/13

On April 17th , Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020


March 11, 2020

The Glow Dance for Friday has been cancelled.  If you purchased a ticket you may return it to the bookkeeper for a refund during lunch or after school.
 
Do you want to help plant the seeds of a better tomorrow? Well come join garden club!! Meetings are every Wednesday after school in Mrs. Freeby’s room, room 148. Come grow with us!! 3/10

On April 17th, Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/17

Attention all Football Players:  There will be a mandatory meeting at lunch on Thursday in the weight room.  You will be receiving your summer calendars and next years schedule…so make sure you are there.  The meeting will start at 10:45 sharp…DO NOT BE LATE!! 3/12

This week is Chemeketa Scholars Application Week.  Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.50 GPA are encouraged to apply for this scholarship program.  Students must submit an application, an unofficial transcript, and confirmation of placement test for Fall 2020 enrollment.   If you have any questions, please see your counselor or Ms. Dunn. 3/13


Tuesday, March 10, 2020


March 10, 2020

Do you want to help plant the seeds of a better tomorrow? Well come join garden club!! Meetings are every Wednesday after school in Mrs. Freeby’s room, room 148. Come grow with us!! 3/10

On April 17th, Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/17

Attention all Football Players:  There will be a mandatory meeting at lunch on Thursday in the weight room.  You will be receiving your summer calendars and next years schedule…so make sure you are there.  The meeting will start at 10:45 sharp…DO NOT BE LATE!! 3/12

Congratulations to the Sprague Olyannes Dance Team! They successfully competed at Liberty High School in Hillsboro on Saturday, March 7  by placing fourth in a very competitive Show division. In addition, junior Sonya Frontino and senior Cassidy Sedore placed in the top ten for advanced drill down. The team's next competition will be the OSAA State Dance Team Championships on Friday, March 20 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland. 
This week is Chemeketa Scholars Application Week.  Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.50 GPA are encouraged to apply for this scholarship program.  Students must submit an application, an unofficial transcript, and confirmation of placement test for Fall 2020 enrollment.   If you have any questions, please see your counselor or Ms. Dunn. 3/13


Monday, March 9, 2020


March 9, 2020

Hey everyone! The Glow dance is Friday, March 13th! Ticket sales have already started, but YOUR LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 11TH! Do not wait to buy tickets, they will not be available at the door!! Purchase your tickets before March 11th in the office! Tickets are $8, or $5 if you have ASB.

Do you want to help plant the seeds of a better tomorrow? Well come join garden club!! Meetings are every Wednesday after school in Mrs. Freeby’s room, room 148. Come grow with us!! 3/10

On April 17th, Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/17

Attention all Football Players:  There will be a mandatory meeting at lunch on Thursday in the weight room.  You will be receiving your summer calendars and next years schedule…so make sure you are there.  The meeting will start at 10:45 sharp…DO NOT BE LATE!! 3/12

Congratulations to the Sprague Olyannes Dance Team! They successfully competed at Liberty High School in Hillsboro on Saturday, March 7  by placing fourth in a very competitive Show division. In addition, junior Sonya Frontino and senior Cassidy Seedoor placed in the top ten for advanced drill down. The team's next competition will be the OSAA State Dance Team Championships on Friday, March 20 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland. 
Are you looking for an easy lunch or dinner today?  Head over to Mod Pizza! The Junior class is hosting a Prom fundraiser, 20% of your pizza purchase will go towards this year’s Prom, all you have to do is mention that you’re coming from Sprague High School.

Thursday, March 5, 2020


March 5, 2020

Hey everyone! The Glow dance is Friday, March 13th! Ticket sales have already started, but YOUR LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 11TH! Do not wait to buy tickets, they will not be available at the door!! Purchase your tickets before March 11th in the office! Tickets are $8, or $5 if you have ASB.

The Theater Department’s Spring show Night watch 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 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 

There will be a Boys Golf Team meeting on Thursday during lunch in the ASPIRE Room. 3/5 

SBAC scores are available this week to any senior applying for the Chemeketa Scholars program.  You will need to make sure you have your Chemeketa Student ID number.  For more assistance, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/6

On April 17th, Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/17

Do you want to help plant the seeds of a better tomorrow? Well come join garden club!! Meetings are every Wednesday after school in Mrs. Freeby’s room, room 148. Come grow with us!! 3/10

Attention Track and Field Athletes and potential athletes---we have extended registration for track athletes, if you are interested, get your registration filled out on Family ID and come join us on the Track! 3/6

Attention all boy’s soccer players, please bring your lunch to the Oly Forum today, you will be meeting the new head soccer coach. 

No Islander meeting today at lunch in Mr. Mahi’s room.  It will be rescheduled for a future date.  Sorry for the cancellation.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020


March 4, 2020

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. 

The Theater Department’s Spring show Night watch 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 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 

Congratulations to the Sprague Wrestlers who finished 4th place at the OSAA State Tournament this past weekend and brought home a team trophy for the 4th year in a row. Leading the way for the Olympians were sophomores Brayden Boyd and Brook Byers who both won state titles. Boyd pinned his first 4 opponents and won 13-7 in the finals on his way to his first state title. Byers went 5-0 on the weekend and amassed a dominant 70 match points throughout the tournament. He defeated his opponent 14-3 in the finals. Also making it to the state finals were senior Noah Worthington and freshman Riley Davis who both finished second place. Finishing 5th In the state were senior Colby Hemmert and junior Simon Artunyan (Are-tun-yen). Congratulations Sprague wrestlers on your 4th consecutive state trophy and on another successful season.”

SBAC scores are available this week to any senior applying for the Chemeketa Scholars program.  You will need to make sure you have your Chemeketa Student ID number.  For more assistance, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/6

There will be a Boys Golf Team meeting on Thursday during lunch in the ASPIRE Room. 3/5

Congratulations Sprague Racquetball team on winning back to back National titles!! 3/5

On April 17th, Sprague students of color are invited to attend the AAYLC-SK Conference at Linfield University.  This week, students invites will be delivered during 6th period.   This year’s theme is A Call to Action.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 17th.  For more information, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/17

Do you want to help plant the seeds of a better tomorrow? Well come join garden club!! Meetings are every Wednesday starting today after school in Mrs. Freeby’s room, room 148. Come grow with us!!

Attention Track and Field Athletes and potential athletes---sign ups are continuing through this week.  Get your registration done on Family ID and come join us on the Track! 3/6

A reminder to athletes already signed up--practice is at 2:45 today on the Track and the Mandatory Parent Meeting will start at 5:30 pm tonight in the Atheneaum. 3/4

Tuesday, March 3, 2020


March 3, 2020

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. 

The Theater Department’s Spring show Night watch 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 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 

The Sprague Olyannes dance team won second place in the Show division at the dance team competition they hosted on Saturday, February 29 here at Sprague.  In addition, they successfully supported 349 dancers and 55 coaches from 19 teams with 19 performances in front of 813 audience members.  Congratulations to the dance team!
Congratulations to the Sprague Wrestlers who finished 4th place at the OSAA State Tournament this past weekend and brought home a team trophy for the 4th year in a row. Leading the way for the Olympians were sophomores Brayden Boyd and Brook Byers who both won state titles. Boyd pinned his first 4 opponents and won 13-7 in the finals on his way to his first state title. Byers went 5-0 on the weekend and amassed a dominant 70 match points throughout the tournament. He defeated his opponent 14-3 in the finals. Also making it to the state finals were senior Noah Worthington and freshman Riley Davis who both finished second place. Finishing 5th In the state were senior Colby Hemmert and junior Simon Artunyan (Are-tun-yen). Congratulations Sprague wrestlers on your 4th consecutive state trophy and on another successful season.”

Attention all spring athletes, make sure your athletic fee has been
paid before practice and tryouts today. (3/2)

SBAC scores are available this week to any senior applying for the Chemeketa Scholars program.  You will need to make sure you have your Chemeketa Student ID number.  For more assistance, please see Ms. Dunn. 3/6

There will be a Boys Golf Team meeting on Thursday during lunch in the ASPIRE Room. 3/5


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!!