Rick Gardner
The NHS Potluck Banquet is Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. We will be inducting new members and hearing our very own Mr. Tom Edmundsen as the guest speaker. Members and parents are encouraged to attend and we ask attendees to bring a side dish to share. We hope you can join us Thursday evening.
Today’s softball doubleheader has been moved to the SWOCC campus in Coos Bay at 4:00 and 6:00 PM.
On Thursday, April 28th Elmira High School will be presenting a Prom Safety Assembly to our junior and senior students. While prom is a fun time in a high school student’s life, it is also a night where there are far too many drinking and driving accidents and sexual assaults. The purpose of this assembly is to make our students aware of the dangers that prom night can present and to provide education from local experts about how to avoid situations where they could be harmed. If this material may be too intense for your student they will have an opt out option for that morning. We are excited for the return of a traditional prom night and we want our students to have a fun and safe evening. If you have any questions about this event please don’t hesitate to contact us at 541-935-8200.
Due to field conditions our varsity softball doubleheader has been moved to Siuslaw High School. The start time remains at 3:00 PM.
Every year Oregon 11th graders engage in the Smarter Balanced Assessment. The testing dates for Elmira High School will be May 16-18 and May 23, 24, and 26. If you are interested in opting your student out of the Smarter Balanced Assessment please click on the following link for more information:
Smarter Balanced Testing Information
If you have any other questions please call the front office at 541-935-8200
2022 English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Adoption
Dear Fern Ridge School District Students, Families, and Community Members:
This year, FRSD will be adopting a new language arts curriculum for K-12 students across the district, designed to meet Oregon’s state educational standards and align between grade levels. Curriculum includes the textbooks, materials, and digital resources that support student instruction. Teams from each school including administrators, classroom and special education teachers, intervention specialists, and English language development specialists have been researching programs from various publishers.
Following a rigorous evaluation process, we are excited to share FRSD’s recommended curriculum with our families. Feedback from community stakeholders is welcomed.
K-5: McGraw Hill – Wonders
6-8: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt – Into Literature
9-12: Savvas – My Perspectives
If you would like to stop by the District Office to view the materials in person, ask questions, or share your opinions, please feel free set up an appointment.
This FRSD ELA Curriculum Review.pptx outlines our review process and contains links so you can explore additional information, view publisher videos, and more. After reviewing the materials, please complete this survey to share your thoughts.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and partnering with us as we work to adopt and implement the best possible curriculum to support FRSD students’ and teachers’ needs.
Michelle Marshall
Director of K-12 Programs
541-935-2253, ext. 1220
On Thursday, April 7th in homeroom we will be asking students to complete a student voice survey. Attached is a flyer with information about the survey. Please reach out if you have any questions.
When we return from spring break EHS will be offering a teacher led Homework Club on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30. This is an entirely optional program for students who would like assistance with their classes. Tutoring in all subjects with an emphasis on math, science and English will be provided. No pre-signup is necessary and there is no limit on the number of students who can attend. Free snacks will be provided. Students will be responsible for getting a ride home when the session concludes at 5:30.
As we continue forward this school year, it is already time to start thinking about planning activities and finalizing budgets for next year! 
We are asking for our families, staff, and community members to share their input and ideas so that we can build on our past engagement efforts.
Your input helps to guide the planning, direction, and priorities for using Student Investment Account funds. We will also use this data to make sure our goals are aligned and that we are hearing perspectives from multiple stakeholders.
Stay tuned— Over the next couple of weeks, the district will prepare its plan for the funds, and share with stakeholders. Continue to check the website for updates!
Please take a few moments to complete the survey below by April 15th:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KTMT2HP
Thank you so much and we appreciate your time!
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or would like more follow-up information.
Michelle Marshall
mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us
541-935-2253
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in-person on Thursday, March 17th from 4:00-8:00 PM in the EHS cafeteria. No appointment is needed. We look forward to having parents back on campus on the 17th. Please call the EHS front office if you have any questions.
