Principal
Despite the heat and smoke, Falcon athletes are dedicating early morning hours to learning their sport. When the heat index is high and smoke is in the air, their ability to practice and play games is based on policies set by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA). If the heat index is over 105 degrees, all outside activities and/or play should stop. The same is true for inside activity if there is no air conditioning. Activity can continue if the heat index is over 100 and less than 105 degrees; however, several precautions must be taken to continue. To name two of the precautions: water must be provided, and athletes need to be given as many breaks as they desire. If a practice or game needs to be canceled, the call to do so will be made by noon using data from purpleair.com and local weather stations.
Sidenote: If you have an athlete who hasn’t signed up yet, it isn’t too late. Call the front office for more information.
Dear Elmira High School families and friends,
The start of school is quickly approaching, and we have a few reminders to share before you ease into the end of August.
Topics contained in this letter include: registration information, technology and textbook return, school meals and athletic game schedules.
REGISTRATION:
Registration dates for the upcoming school year are as follows:
Wednesday, August 16th, from 9 am to 7 pm for all new district students. Parents/guardians need to bring the student’s birth certificate, immunization record, proof of address, and transcript for students in the 10th thru 12th grades.
For all students who attended Fern Ridge Schools last year, registration by grade level is on the following dates at the following times:
Seniors: Wednesday, August 23rd, from 8 am to 11 am.
Sophomores: Wednesday, August 23rd, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Juniors: Thursday, August 24th, from 10 am to 1 pm.
Frosh: Thursday, August 24th, from 3 pm to 6 pm.
During registration parents/guardians will verify student/family contact information, pick up class schedules, get locker assignments, check out a Chromebook, take school pictures for photos and school identification cards and pay optional fees for a yearbook, parking pass, ASB membership and Chromebook protection plan. In addition, students will be able to meet some of our club advisors and leaders to learn more about extra-curricular offerings at EHS.
The amazing EHS Booster Club will be on-site selling EHS swag.
TEXTBOOK AND TECHNOLOGY RETURN:
Look around your house, in your car, and in the garage for textbooks and technology that needs to be returned to the school. Thank you to those who returned school property over the summer. You will have the opportunity to check in regarding missing items at registration.
SCHOOL MEALS:
Both breakfast and lunch will cost students this year. If you are a family who may qualify for the free and reduced program for meals, please go to the link below to apply for the program. Regularly priced meals are $2 for breakfast and $3.55 for lunch.
For more information about creating a meal account online or applying for free and reduced meals, use this link:
ATHLETICS:
We hope you support our football and soccer teams this season. If coming to a game is on your list of things to do this Fall, please plan for fewer seats at the contests. The grandstand was deemed unsafe last year and couldn’t be insured without substantial reconstruction. The decision was made to remove the stands at the beginning of the summer due to structural weakness. The district moved temporary bleachers to the field but recognized that spectators may need to bring lawn chairs to sit on during the game. The middle school student section will look slightly different than in the past. Signs will be posted when you arrive at the field to help direct. As a reminder, no dogs are allowed in the fenced area around the football/soccer field.
Fall athletic schedules can be found at the following links:
Varsity football: https://www.osaa.org/teams/52795
Varsity volleyball: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51914
Varsity girls soccer: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51913
Varsity boys soccer: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51911
Varsity girls cross-country: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51912
Varsity boys cross-country: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51910
EHS will celebrate Homecoming the week of October 16th with the culminating parade and football game on Friday the 20th.
Elmira High School was honored by the Oregon School Activities Association for an entire year, free of any fan, player, or coach being ejected from a game. This is something to be proud of, and we wanted to thank all of you for showing good sportsmanship throughout the year.
Go Falcons,
Cydney Vandercar, Principal
Joel Smith, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Congratulations to Elmira High School’s athletes, coaches and fans for making good sportsmanship a priority at team sport activities. Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) recognized the school with the “Ejection-Free School” award last week. We are so proud to be Falcons.
Registration for high school students who are new to the Fern Ridge School District is August 16th from 9 am to 7 pm. Parents need to bring student’s birth certificate, immunization record, proof of address and transcript (10-12 grade only).
Registration/picture day for current students:
Wednesday, August 23rd: Seniors from 8 am to 11 am and Sophomores from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Thursday, August 24th: Juniors from 10 am to 1 pm and Frosh from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Lifetouch will be on site for student photos on August 23rd and 24th to take school pictures.
If you are unable to attend during the designated time, please stop by when you are available.
Elmira High School will be offering in-person summer school classes for students interested in recovering credit from previously failed classes. Summer school will begin on Monday July 10th and conclude on Thursday, August 3rd. Classes will be Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The Options program will also be offering on-line summer school classes. Please call the front office at 541-935-8200 if you would like to enroll your student for summer school.
Elmira High School will be conducting final exams on Thursday, June 15th and Friday, June 16th. Please note that Friday is an early release at 1:30. Please refer to the attached schedule for Thursday and Friday.
EHS will be streaming graduation tonight at 7:00 PM. Please use the link below to access the livestream.
Elmira High School will be hosting our annual Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 9th at 7:00 PM. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, all seats on the floor require a ticket, and all seats in the bleachers are available on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the front office at 541-935-8200 if you have any questions.
Elmira High School will be holding our annual Awards Night tomorrow, June 6th at 6:00 PM in the main gym. If your student is receiving an award they should have received an invitation in the mail last week. Please call the office at 541-935-8200 if you have any questions.
Orchid Health will be offering sports physicals on August 3rd. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.
