Hello Gervais Students and Parents,
A couple of sketchy emails are arriving in staff mailboxes and I think they may have started in one or more student mailboxes. If you get an email with one of these subject lines:
“JOB FOR STUDENTS” or “Verification of Email Validation”
Please just delete it. If you think your account is infected, please contact me. Thanks.
Tracy Lewis, Dir. of Technology
503-792-3803 x 5070
Alexander Faijo and Enrique Ortega were at GHS on Friday sharing with students about free Chemeketa Community College summer courses offered at the Woodburn campus. This is a great opportunity for our students to earn college credit before graduation. Attached are images of the fliers they were giving students with more information.
We have discovered discrepancies between different versions of the GHS/GMS calendar that have been printed and posted online. We want to clarify that this Wednesday (June 3) will be an early-release day with students being dismissed at 1:00 PM.
Wednesday will be the last day of classes for seniors on-track to graduate. Those still not on-track to graduate will be required to come on Thursday (June 4) to get any missing work done.
Seniors will then need to report at GHS on Friday (June 5) at 9:30 AM with their cap and gown for the senior parade and graduation practice.
As we wrap up the school year, please make sure students return any library books or Chromebooks and pay any dues in the office. Thanks so much.
Wednesday will be the last day of classes for seniors on-track to graduate. Those still not on-track to graduate will be required to come on Thursday (June 4) to get any missing work done.
Seniors will then need to report at GHS on Friday (June 5) at 9:30 AM with their cap and gown for the senior parade and graduation practice.
As we wrap up the school year, please make sure students return any library books or Chromebooks and pay any dues in the office. Thanks so much.
We have an exciting opportunity for GHS students to participate in the Ready2Respond week-long summer camp designed to prepare high school students with real-world skills in emergency response, workforce readiness, and teamwork. There is no cost to participate in this overnight camp from June 22-26, but there are only 6 slots available for GHS students, and we will fill them on a first come, first serve basis. Students can sign up with Ben Poff in the library by Wednesday, June 3. Priority will be given to students grades 9-11.
Here is a video prepared by Ben Poff sharing more information:
https://app.screencastify.com/watch/HtkUt1eB5sBJpb5gN7zm?checkOrg=904d23b4-51e9-496e-95af-c21ecf20ace5
Reminder that we have our GHS Senior Awards Night this evening (May 27) at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Seniors and their families are invited to participate.
We then have the graduation ceremony next Friday (June 5) at 7:00 PM in the gym. Doors open to families and guests at 6:30 PM. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to celebrating with them.
We then have the graduation ceremony next Friday (June 5) at 7:00 PM in the gym. Doors open to families and guests at 6:30 PM. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to celebrating with them.
Hello Gervais Families,
We understand that there is some confusion over an incorrect version of the school calendar that lists tomorrow as a day off for students . We want to clarify that tomorrow, Friday, May 22nd, is a regular school day. We apologize for the error.
Monday is Memorial Day and is a day off for students. Please enjoy the long weekend and national holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.
We just realized that the GHS and GMS calendar posted on the district website has a mistake this week, and we want to clarify that there will be school this Friday, but not on Monday. Monday is Memorial Day, a national holiday, to honor all U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Thanks
Gervais School District will be hosting its final Parent Night of the school year on Wednesday, May 20th, at GHS. During this event, we will discuss your thoughts and ideas for next year’s substance prevention and education topics. Our goal for next year is to ensure we are covering topics that parents want to learn more about in order to help reduce the chances of students participating in risky behaviors. Please mark your calendars, we hope to see you there!
Come support our Gervais FFA annual plant sale happening this weekend and next weekend. The sale is open to the public Saturday-Sunday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Pull around the east side of the building to get to the greenhouse. The plants look absolutely beautiful and there is a nice selection to choose from.
Quick update to our Juntos student and parent meetings offered in partnership with Oregon State University. We rescheduled the meeting this evening to Thursday at 6:00 PM instead. These Juntos meetings are for Spanish-speaking parents and their students to get information and resources about higher education. There are 3 remaining workshops (May 7, May 11, and May 14) with different topics discussed at each meeting. Dinner will be provided. These sessions will be in Spanish.
GHS senior parents are fundraising for an all-night grad party for the Class of 2026. This Friday and Saturday (May 1 and 2) there will be a senior grad night fundraiser at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza in Woodburn. Use the promo code "HONOR" at checkout for online orders only, and there will be a 30% giveback to the senior grad night. Scan the QR code on the attached flier or visit https://www.papamurphys.com/. This is a great way to support our graduating seniors and enjoy a fun pizza night with family.
We have our Junior Jump Start meeting this Tuesday (April 28) at 5:30 PM in the GHS cafeteria for junior students and their parents. This is an informational meeting for families about college and career readiness. Dinner will be provided. This session will be in English.
We also have Juntos meetings for Spanish-speaking parents and their students to get information and resources about higher education. There will be 4 workshops (April 30, May 4, May 7, and May 11) at 5:30 PM in the GHS cafeteria with different topics discussed at each meeting. Dinner will be provided. These sessions will be in Spanish.
We also have Juntos meetings for Spanish-speaking parents and their students to get information and resources about higher education. There will be 4 workshops (April 30, May 4, May 7, and May 11) at 5:30 PM in the GHS cafeteria with different topics discussed at each meeting. Dinner will be provided. These sessions will be in Spanish.
The Friends of Gervais FFA are hosting an alumni dinner and auction this Saturday at 5:00 PM at the Bravo Ranch. This is a great opportunity to support our GHS students and the growing FFA program. Anybody is welcome to join. The attached flier has information about how to purchase tickets.
We have our GHS Powder Puff football game this evening at 7:00 PM on the turf field. We have students grades 9-12 participating and we invite families and friends to come out and cheer on these athletes. There is no cost for admission, but there will be a concession stand open to support our programs. Will be a fun night. Go Cougs!
Gervais High School will be conducting Oregon’s Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey for grades 9-11 on April 28. The SEED Survey will help ODE gather information about the educational experiences of students in Oregon. This information will help ODE to develop appropriate resources and supports for districts in Oregon, and better target those resources where they are most needed. SEED Survey data may also help districts develop a fuller picture of their local contexts and make strategic modifications to curriculum, instruction, and related academic supports that they offer students.
We plan to have each student complete this quick survey, unless their family completes the opt-out form. More information, including opt-out instructions, is in the attached flyer and answers to additional questions and the actual survey questions can be found on the ODE website: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Pages/Student_Educational_Equity_Development_Survey.aspx
Copies of the opt-out form are available at the GHS main office.
GHS softball has a Hit-A-Thon fundraiser on May 6 from 4:30-5:30 PM to raise money for equipment, uniforms, travel for away games, and field Improvements. Sponsor a player by pledging an amount per hit (for example, $1, $5, or $10 per hit), or make a one-time flat donation. Every hit counts toward our goal. Please come help support our Lady Cougars.
Gervais School District is hosting a parent education night this Wednesday, April 15th at Gervais High School at 5:30 PM! Dr. Jill Pearson, a local pediatrician, will be talking about youth substance use and presenting an introduction to the HOPE Framework, which promotes the knowledge that safe, stable, nurturing relationships help to reduce risky behaviors. Light dinner, drinks, and childcare will be provided.
Every participating family will receive a coffee gift card, and there will be a raffle for a family dinner gift card prize!
Every participating family will receive a coffee gift card, and there will be a raffle for a family dinner gift card prize!
Reminder that there is a College and Career Fair at Woodburn High School this evening (April 8) from 5:30-7:30 PM. Gervais students have been invited to participate. Over 80 colleges, employers, and community organizations will be there.
We also have our GHS/GMS Student Showcase tomorrow evening (April 9) from 6:00-7:30 PM in the middle school gym. There will be interactive student projects and hands-on activities for all ages. Aguilas do Oro will be performing, culinary arts will be serving free refreshments, and Woodburn Fire will be helping with an egg drop. Should be a really fun night together. Participating students can earn extra credit in the class of their choice.
We also have our GHS/GMS Student Showcase tomorrow evening (April 9) from 6:00-7:30 PM in the middle school gym. There will be interactive student projects and hands-on activities for all ages. Aguilas do Oro will be performing, culinary arts will be serving free refreshments, and Woodburn Fire will be helping with an egg drop. Should be a really fun night together. Participating students can earn extra credit in the class of their choice.
The district is hosting a Parent Night on April 15 at GHS. Please click here for details:
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GHS students are organizing Donkey Basketball to support Gervais FFA. There will be a staff vs. student game on Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 PM in the Gervais Elementary School gym. There will also be teams from the community participating too. All proceeds go to supporting our FFA program and the projects, events, and competitions they are involved in. Tickets are available by pre-sale and at the door. This will be a super fun night. The entire community is invited.
