December 11, 2018

The giving tree is in the final 2 weeks of collection and we need your help to make sure there are no tags left on the tree. There is 16 tags left on the tree, and if they are not taken, 16 kids will not have anything for the holidays. Come and pick a tag at lunch now until Monday, December 18th, shop for the kids interest and bring back wrapped or unwrapped gifts to room 142 or the office by December 21st. Ages, sizes, needs and interests are on the tag. If you pick a tag before or after lunch, please take the tag to the attendance office and check out your tag. Let’s make the holidays great for Sprague families! 12/18

There is a youth and government meeting on Thursday, Dec 13th  in Mr. Nickel’s room at lunch. New members are still welcome! 12/13

Are you pursuing a career in Health Care?  Apply for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship.  At least 139 high school seniors will receive scholarships in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.   The Application deadline is December 15^th.  For the Scholarships requirements, please see Ms. Dunn. 12/14

Calling all female athletes!  The South Salem Girls Lacrosse Team is holding a team information night on Tuesday, December 18^th at 6:30 pm in the South Salem HS Library.  Learn about what makes lacrosse so awesome and find out how easy it is to join one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports played in Oregon.  We’ll see you at 6:30 pm on Tuesday the 18^th! 12/18

Hello Sprague Birders! The Bird Club will be meeting after school in Mr Dey's room tomorrow to build bird feeders for our feathered friends so see you then! 12/12

Congratulations to the #4 ranked Sprague wrestlers who finished 3rd place this past weekend in the 34-team Rose City Championships. The wrestlers had 6 placers: senior Landon Davis was 2nd, freshman Brook Byers was 3rd, placing 4th were freshman Brayden Boyd and juniors Noah Worthington and Colby Hemmert, and senior Jacob Luna finished 5th. The wrestlers’ next competition will be their home opener against McNary on Wednesday, December 19th at 7 pm. Come out the 19th and support your #4 ranked wrestling team! 12/11

Hey Sprague! In support of this year’s prom, the junior class will be doing a candy cane gram fundraiser! For only a dollar, you can purchase a candy cane that will be delivered with a handwritten message to the person of your choice, and for only three dollars more, you can add a Christmas carol sung by members of Sprague’s very own Framework! This fundraiser will be going on at lunch this Tuesday through Friday, and will be delivered next Tuesday during second period, so make sure to go on down to the commons and get your friends a gram! 12/14

On Tuesday, December 18^th, there will be a BSU meeting in the ASPIRE Room during lunch.   12/18

Remember, the PBIS rewards store will be open on Fridays during lunch in the back of the main office.  New OLY gear has been recently added to the store.  Come and redeem your points!  Not sure how many points you have?  Check online or download the PBIS rewards student app.  Are you a CTEC student who is not here on Fridays?  No worries!  Come by the main office and fill out a PBIS Rewards Store Request.  Submit by the end of the day on Tuesday to collect your reward items on Thursday.  Keep earning those points by Owning your Actions, Living a Life you are Proud of, and Saying Yes to Success!    

Buenos Dias Sprague- The Spanish Club annual posada fiesta is today after school. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share and stop by room 124, beginning at 2:45 today. Hasta mañana! 12/11

December 10, 2018

Are you pursuing a career in Health Care?  Apply for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship.  At least 139 high school seniors will receive scholarships in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.   The Application deadline is December 15^th.  For the Scholarships requirements, please see Ms. Dunn. 12/14

Calling all female athletes!  The South Salem Girls Lacrosse Team is holding a team information night on Tuesday, December 18^th at 6:30 pm in the South Salem HS Library.  Learn about what makes lacrosse so awesome and find out how easy it is to join one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports played in Oregon.  We’ll see you at 6:30 pm on Tuesday the 18^th! 12/18

Hello Sprague Birders! The Bird Club will be meeting after school in Mr Dey's room on Wednesday, Dec 12th to build bird feeders for our feathered friends so see you then!

Congratulations to the #4 ranked Sprague wrestlers who finished 3rd place this past weekend in the 34-team Rose City Championships. The wrestlers had 6 placers: senior Landon Davis was 2nd, freshman Brook Byers was 3rd, placing 4th were freshman Brayden Boyd and juniors Noah Worthington and Colby Hemmert, and senior Jacob Luna finished 5th. The wrestlers’ next competition will be their home opener against McNary on Wednesday, December 19th at 7 pm. Come out the 19th and support your #4 ranked wrestling team! 12/11

Buenos Dias Sprague- The Spanish Club annual posada fiesta is tomorrow after school. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share and stop by room 124 beginning at 2:45, Tuesday. Hasta mañana!

December 7, 2018

Attention seniors! Your yearbook portrait is due today.  Send it as an attachment to SPRAGUEYB@GMAIL.COM along with your quote. After today, there is a $25 late fee until February 8.  Submissions will no longer be accepted after February 8.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For complete information, visit the yearbook website – it can be easily accessed from the Sprague website home page. 12/7

There will be a coin drive on the commons stage during lunch all this week to benefit Doernbecher Children’s hospital. Bring your loose change to help us make a change! 12/7

This week has been National Computer Science Week.  Sprague High School is taking part in Hour of Code.  Each day this week we have been highlighting some information in the announcements.  Take some time to read the posters in the hall.  Did you know that Computer jobs are the #1 source of new wages in the US.  There are 500,000 current openings.  These are in every industry and every state.  Keep on Coding Sprague.

Are you pursuing a career in Health Care?  Apply for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship.  At least 139 high school seniors will receive scholarships in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.   The Application deadline is December 15^th.  For the Scholarships requirements, please see Ms. Dunn. 12/7

Attention all Olys! Sprague DECA will be hosting another fundraiser – this time at Chipotle! Come in this Sunday (December 9^th) from 4-8pm and show the cashier a hard or virtual copy of the poster you see around school to support DECA! 12/7

BUENOS DIAS SPRAGUE. The Spanish Honor Society is hosting the SPANISH CLUB ANNUAL POSADA next week on Tuesday, December 11^th  after school. The fiesta will begin at 2:45, so plan on stopping by for traditional Mexican food and other surprises. The party is a pot-luck, everyone is encouraged to bring something to share. Please talk to any of the Spanish Honor Society members or stop by room 124 for more information. Nos vemos pronto! 12/11

Calling all female athletes!  The South Salem Girls Lacrosse Team is holding a team information night on Tuesday, December 18^th at 6:30 pm in the South Salem HS Library.  Learn about what makes lacrosse so awesome and find out how easy it is to join one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports played in Oregon.  We’ll see you at 6:30 pm on Tuesday the 18^th! 12/18

As of today, Sprague High has an enrollment roster of 395 seniors.  Of that number, 153 FAFSA applications have been submitted by the members of class of 2019.  146 applications have been completed with 7 rejected applications.   We are at 37% completion. Our goal is to have 60% of the graduating class have their FAFSA submitted and completed prior to June 7^th.   FAFSA Tip Sheets can be found in the College & Career Center or see Ms. Dunn for more assistance. 12/7

Today is Pearl Harbor Day.  On December 7, 1941, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by a Japanese military force.  2,335 Sailors were killed.  The battleship Arizona received a direct hit, and remains in Pearl Harbor today, underneath the water as a war memorial.  After this event, the United States entered the war against Germany and Japan, leading to the deaths of over 450,000 Americans.  The death toll for Pearl Harbor was exceeded on September 11, 2001, when 2996 people died in those attacks.

December 6, 2018

Attention seniors! Your yearbook portrait is due on Friday December 7.  Send it as an attachment to SPRAGUEYB@GMAIL.COM along with your quote. After Dec. 7, there is a $25 late fee until February 8.  Submissions will no longer be accepted after February 8.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For complete information, visit the yearbook website – it can be easily accessed from the Sprague website home page. 12/6

There will be a coin drive on the commons stage during lunch all this week to benefit Doernbecher Children’s hospital. Bring your loose change to help us make a change! 12/7

This week is National Computer Science Week.  Sprague High School is taking part in Hour of Code.  Each day this week we will be highlighting some information in the announcements.  Take some time to read the posters in the hall.  Did you know that Computer Science majors make 40% more than the average college graduate.  Keep on Coding Sprague.

Are you pursuing a career in Health Care?  Apply for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship.  At least 139 high school seniors will receive scholarships in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.   The Application deadline is December 15^th.  For the Scholarships requirements, please see Ms. Dunn. 12/7

Attention all Olys! Sprague DECA will be hosting another fundraiser – this time at Chipotle! Come in this Sunday (December 9^th) from 4-8pm and show the cashier a hard or virtual copy of the poster you see around school to support DECA! 12/7

BUENOS DIAS SPRAGUE. The Spanish Honor Society is hosting the SPANISH CLUB ANNUAL POSADA next week on Tuesday, December 11^th  after school. The fiesta will begin at 2:45, so plan on stopping by for traditional Mexican food and other surprises. The party is a pot-luck, everyone is encouraged to bring something to share. Please talk to any of the Spanish Honor Society members or stop by room 124 for more information. Nos vemos pronto! 12/11

Today, during lunch, Chain Reaction is having a cookie decorating party to kick off the holiday season! It will be held in Ms. Wunderlich’s Room, Room 156. Bring a friend and stop by for a cute, holiday snack.

Students of the Month

This year, Sprague will be recognizing students who are excelling at leaving an OLY Legacy by following our school-wide behavior expectations: Own Your Actions, Live a Life you are Proud Of, and Yes to Success. Each month, Sprague staff will nominate and vote on students for our Student of the Month award. The top two nominees from each grade level will be chosen as our Students of the Month.

For our Student of the Month recognition, we focused on students who excelled in the area of Owning their Actions. Congratulations to the following students who have been identified as our November Students of the Month by the Sprague staff:

9^th grade: 
Caitlin Swanson
Brayden Boyd 
10^th grade: 

Jiratana Tungkawachara

Olivia Decker

11^th grade:
Dezirae Lord
Christine Pearson
12^th grade:
Basie Seibert
Charles Richardson

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!

December 5, 2018

Attention seniors! Your yearbook portrait is due on Friday December 7.  Send it as an attachment to SPRAGUEYB@GMAIL.COM along with your quote. After Dec. 7, there is a $25 late fee until February 8.  Submissions will no longer be accepted after February 8.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For complete information, visit the yearbook website – it can be easily accessed from the Sprague website home page. 12/6

Winter Guard tryouts are today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Upper Gym.  For more information, see Dr. Greenwood in the band room.  12/5

This Thursday, celebrate the holidays with cookies and kindness in Mrs. Wunderlich’s room, room 156! Chain Reaction will have cookies that you can decorate with frosting and all types of toppings. Bring a friend and start the holiday season right! 12/6

There will be a coin drive on the commons stage during lunch all this week to benefit Doernbecher Children’s hospital. Bring your loose change to help us make a change! 12/7

This week is National Computer Science Week.  Sprague High School is taking part in Hour of Code.  Each day this week we will be highlighting some information in the announcements.  Take some time to read the posters in the hall.  Did you know that Computer Science is more than just writing code.  You learn how to make apps, design algorithms, and study how the internet works.  Keep on Coding Sprague.

Are you pursuing a career in Health Care?  Apply for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship.  At least 139 high school seniors will receive scholarships in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.   The Application deadline is December 15^th.  For the Scholarships requirements, please see Ms. Dunn. 12/7

Today’s youth and government lunch meeting has been POSTPONED and moved to Thursday at lunch in Mr. Nickel’s room. This is to allow National Honor Society students to be able to attend both. If you are interested in youth and government – please attend the lunch meeting on THURSDAY in Nickel’s room. 12/6

Attention all Olys! Sprague DECA will be hosting another fundraiser – this time at Chipotle! Come in this Sunday (December 9^th) from 4-8pm and show the cashier a hard or virtual copy of the poster you see around school to support DECA! 12/7

BUENOS DIAS SPRAGUE. The Spanish Honor Society is hosting the SPANISH CLUB ANNUAL POSADA next week on Tuesday, December 11^th  after school. The fiesta will begin at 2:45, so plan on stopping by for traditional Mexican food and other surprises. The party is pot-luck everyone is encouraged to bring something to share. Please talk to any of the Spanish Honor Society members or stop by room 124 for more information. Nos vemos pronto! 12/11

December 4, 2018

Attention seniors! Your yearbook portrait is due on Friday December 7.  Send it as an attachment to SPRAGUEYB@GMAIL.COM along with your quote. After Dec. 7, there is a $25 late fee until February 8.  Submissions will no longer be accepted after February 8.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For complete information, visit the yearbook website – it can be easily accessed from the Sprague website home page. 12/6

Winter Guard tryouts are Wednesday, December 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Upper Gym.  For more information, see Dr. Greenwood in the band room.  12/5

Hello Sprague Birders! The Bird Club will be meeting after school next week on Wednesday in Mr Dey's room to build bird feeders for our feathered friends so see you then. Please note the date has changed.  Listen for an announcement next week as reminder.

This Thursday, celebrate the holidays with cookies and kindness in the AVID room in the Commons! Chain Reaction will have cookies that you can decorate! 12/6

This week is National Computer Science Week.  Sprague High School is taking part in Hour of Code.  Each day this week we will be highlighting some information in the announcements.  Take some time to read the posters in the hall.  Did you know that Computer Science is foundational.  Every 21^st century student should take a computer science class.  Keep on Coding Sprague. 12/7

Today’s youth and government lunch meeting has been POSTPONED and moved to Thursday at lunch in Mr. Nickel’s room. This is to allow National Honor Society students to be able to attend both. If you are interested in youth and government – please attend the lunch meeting on THURSDAY in Nickel’s room.

There will be a coin drive on the commons stage during lunch all this week to benefit Doernbecher Children’s hospital. Bring your loose change to help us make a change! 12/7

December 3, 2018

Attention seniors! Your yearbook portrait is due on Friday December 7.  Send it as an attachment to SPRAGUEYB@GMAIL.COM along with your quote. After Dec. 7, there is a $25 late fee until February 8.  Submissions will no longer be accepted after February 8.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For complete information, visit the yearbook website – it can be easily accessed from the Sprague website home page. 12/6

Winter Guard tryouts are today, December 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Commons and Wednesday, December 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Upper Gym.  For more information, see Dr. Greenwood in the band room.  12/5

There will be an environmental club meeting today, at lunch in Mr. Dey's room.  We will be discussing a variety of opportunities for community involvement, so do not miss it! 12/3

Hello Sprague Birders! The Bird Club will be meeting after school in Mr Dey's room on Wednesday to build bird feeders for our feathered friends so see you then!

This Thursday, celebrate the holidays with cookies and kindness in the AVID room in the Commons! Chain Reaction will have cookies that you can decorate!

This week is National Computer Science Week.  Sprague High School is taking part in Hour of Code.  Each day this week we will be highlighting some information in the announcements.  Take some time to read the posters in the hall.  Did you know that 58% of all new jobs in STEM are in computing?  But only 8% of STEM graduates are in Computer Science.  If you want to be in a high demand field – consider computer science.  Keep on Coding Sprague.

There will be a Youth and Government meeting on Tuesday, 12/4, in Mr Nickel’s room at lunch. If you are at all interested – please come! We will be reviewing the registration process and beginning to brainstorm for our bills. Hope to see you there!

Attention Sophomores who are attending today’s CTEC field trip, during lunch today, please report to the stage to pick up your CTEC showcase slip. You will need this slip on the fieldtrip, so be sure to put it somewhere secure! We will be leaving Sprague at 11:15am. When you hear the announcement releasing you from your 5^th period class, report to the regular bus loading area on the North end of the building. Be sure to bring your showcase slip with you. We will return to Sprague at 2:00pm.

Congratulations to Sprague’s Spech and Debate Team on their outstanding work last Saturday at the Holiday Edge Invitational. 20 Olympians competed against students from across Oregon and Southwest Washington in 16 different speaking and debate events. The following students earned individual awards. Helayna James placed 2^nd in Novice Division Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Eden McCall and Arianna Martin placed 5^th in Varsity Division Parliamentary Debate. Aiben Hirschfelder placed 6^th in Novice Division After Dinner Speaking. Francesca Thompson placed 4^th in Open Division Program Oral Interpretation and is also the tournament champion in Poetry Interpretation. Francesca and Megan Baus also took top honors in Varsity Division Duo Interpretation. Awesome job Oly Speechies!