Principal
Thanks to everyone who attended our Virtual Open House tonight. We apologize for the technical difficulties. As we promised here is a link to the video. A special thank you to Mr. Monegan for producing the video.
There are still yearbooks available for purchase in the front office. The cost is $50. Please call the front office at 541-935-8200 if you have any questions.
Elmira High School will be hosting a virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30 PM. Mr. Gardner will be welcoming you and then will share a short video highlighting what has been happening during Comprehensive Distance Learning, he will then finish with a Question and Answer time for parents. Please join us on Wednesday, but clicking on the Zoom link listed below.
Rick Gardner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EHS Virtual Open House
Time: Oct 21, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Due to continuing restrictions caused by Covid-19 EHS will be hosting virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences this fall. Conferences will take place on Monday, October 26th from 2:00-6:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 27th from 4:00-8:00 PM. We will be utilizing SignUp.com for you to schedule 10 minute appointments with your student’s teachers. Click on the link below to find teachers and times for next Monday and Tuesday. If you are having trouble signing up please call the EHS office at 541-935-8200 for assistance.
Thank you to everyone who responded to the parent survey. We definitely hear your concerns and are doing everything we can to make distance learning a positive experience for our students. Teachers have standing office hours every Tuesday-Friday from 8:00 – 8:45 AM and 2:30 – 3:30 PM. These are typically through Zoom, but can be in-person if prior arrangements are made. In addition I will be resuming my Administrator Q & A beginning on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:15 PM. I will post a Zoom link early next week for those sessions. We will also be sending out information about a Virtual Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences early next week. Thank you for your patience as we continue to learn how to best serve our student.
Rick Gardner, EHS Principal
Fall 2020 Virtual College Fair presented by PNACAC, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling
Free and open to the public, PNACAC college fairs connect students, families, and counselors from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with colleges and universities from all over the country in one convenient location.
Watch presentations and attend live session to learn about:
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- How to write the best essay or personal statement for your application
- Financial aid and financial award programs by state
- Test-optional and what it means for your application
- Multicultural, first generation, and accessibility/disability resources on college campuses
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The ECMC Group is hosting a Live Financial Aid workshop
Don’t miss this AMAZING opportunity to learn more about navigating the financial aid process! Topics being covered include: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how to search for additional FREE money to pay for college. Students and families will also be given the opportunity to chat with a financial aid expert one-on-one!
Time: October 21, 2020 at 6:00pm- 7:30pm PT
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Register HERE
Please contact EHS Counselor, Brittany McMillan, with questions, 541-935-8200 ext. 2220, bmcmillan@fernridge.k12.or.us
Athletes & Parents ~
We have decided to proceed with the previous plan where we will start up with workouts on Monday, September 28th again. BUT we must be DILIGENT on following safety and hygiene protocols in place. If a student athlete can not follow these protocols (wearing a mask, social distancing of at least 6 feet, proper hygiene, etc.), then a parent will be called and that student athlete will be sent home. Again, these workouts are not mandatory, but all rules must be followed in order to keep everyone safe and healthy. Athletes must be registered on FamilyID and have an updated physical before they are allowed to participate. Please contact the coach listed for the sport you wish to participate in to find out if and when those workouts will take place. See the link below to view the updated schedule of activities, protocols, and list of coaches and contacts.
Again, none of this is mandatory. Our hope is that we can continue without interruptions and that everyone stays safe and healthy, but please be understanding and flexible that things could change by the day or even minute in some cases.
EHS Season One Athletic Guidelines
On Monday, September 21st EHS teachers will have their Zoom Meeting links open for students to test their access to Zoom Meetings. Please use the following schedule to access your teachers.
1st Period: 9:00-9:25
2nd Period: 9:30-9:55
3rd Period: 10:00-10:25
4th Period: 10:30-10:55
Dear EHS Staff and Families
Yesterday we were notified that an Elmira High School student has been diagnosed with COVID-19. As members of the school community, we understand that this might raise concerns alongside a caring response. We are working closely with Lane County Public Health to respond to this news and protect the health of our community.
Each situation calls for different protocols. In this case, at this time of the year before students have been on campus, and the fact that this student was not on campus at any time during their illness, we are taking the following steps:
- Informing families via this letter that will posted to the website of the District and the school, as well as a phone dialer that went home last night.
- We are required to delay the start of LIPI (Limited In-Person Instruction) that was to begin on Tuesday, September 22nd and any athletic workouts on campus. This ONLY affects EHS, and only the few students that were to come to campus for LIPI and all athletic activities.
- If there are no additional cases between now and September 29th, we can begin LIPI and athletic activities for EHS students.
The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is through staying home when ill, wearing face coverings, physical distancing, and practicing good health hygiene habits. Be sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water, cover your coughs and sneezes, and avoid contact with people who have signs of illness.
We will keep you updated with any new information as it comes out, while meeting the requirements to honor everyone’s right to privacy. More information can be found on the Oregon Department of Education’s Ready Schools, Safe Learners page and the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 page.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the high school office at 541-935-8200
Due to the continued unhealthy air quality we will be cancelling our athletic workouts for today Tuesday, September 15th. We will continue to post updates as the week progresses.
