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.
We invite all Gervais students and families to the upcoming GHS/GMS Student Showcase on April 9 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the middle school gym. Students have prepared projects and interactive displays along with hands-on activities and games to share. There will be science experiments, egg drop from Woodburn Fire ladder truck, digging potatoes, greenhouse plant sale, hammer and drill competition, trivia, math games, candy jar estimation, country matching games, coloring sheets, magnetic poetry, word games, corn hole challenge, and a physical fitness test. These activities are designed for students and families of all ages and will be a fun celebration of learning and discovery.
The Aguilas de Oro baile folklorico will be performing at 6:15 and 7:15 PM with the culinary arts program serving free refreshments from the food truck.
Students who help with setup and cleanup can receive community service hours and students who bring family to the showcase can also receive a “Golden Ticket” to be used as extra credit in a class of their choosing.
The Aguilas de Oro baile folklorico will be performing at 6:15 and 7:15 PM with the culinary arts program serving free refreshments from the food truck.
Students who help with setup and cleanup can receive community service hours and students who bring family to the showcase can also receive a “Golden Ticket” to be used as extra credit in a class of their choosing.
The Woodburn Fiesta Mexican Court aims to empower high school students in grades 11-12 by fostering leadership skills, offering mentorship, providing academic assistance, and creating opportunities for career exploration and community service. This is a great opportunity open to students in Gervais. Applications are due by April 10: https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=8182
Reminder that tomorrow night (Wednesday) is our Gervais Skate Night from 6:00-8:00 PM in the GHS gym. The entire family is welcome. Skate rentals are free along with various fun hands-on activities...including cookie decorating. Kona Ice will be selling treats outside and the school will be selling a pizza dinner for $1 (includes salad bar). Come join us for this awesome community activity.
Please join Gervais High School in the Mr. and Ms. Gervais Pageant for Doernbecher Children's Hospital! The pageant will be this Saturday (March 14) at 7:00 PM. Admission is $5 at the door...but please bring extra cash if you want to donate more. All proceeds of the event goes directly to the hospital, and honors former GHS student Jovita Reyes. We are very proud of our contestants and the cause that this event is supporting!
Also, reminder that there will be no school this Friday (March 13) because we will have parent-teacher conferences instead 12:00-8:00 PM.
We will also be hosting our Gervais Skate Night next Wednesday (March 18) from 6:00-8:00 PM, so be sure to save the date.
Also, reminder that there will be no school this Friday (March 13) because we will have parent-teacher conferences instead 12:00-8:00 PM.
We will also be hosting our Gervais Skate Night next Wednesday (March 18) from 6:00-8:00 PM, so be sure to save the date.
We want to invite all GHS families to our Gervais Skate Night next Tuesday (March 18) from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Gervais High School gym. There will be a variety of fun activities for the entire family. See the attached flier for more information.
Mark your calendars! Woodburn High School is hosting the annual College & Career Fair on Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-7:30 PM and is again inviting Gervais High School students to participate. Over 80 colleges, employers, career professionals, and community organizations will be here for you to explore at this free event. All ages are welcome.
Fundraiser for Senior Grad party. Gervais High School senior parent group will receive 20% of fundraiser sales during this fundraiser. Come support us on Mar 4, 2026 any time during regular hours by showing the flyer below to your server at the Red Robin Woodburn location, or by ordering online at redrobin.com or on the Red Robin mobile app. For online and mobile app orders you must add the fundraiser to your cart before you check out for the sales to count towards the fundraiser.
We want to make families aware that the school district has received notification that individuals in the Salem, Gervais, and Woodburn communities may be planning another student walkout demonstration this Friday at 12:40 PM. We encourage families to have conversations at home with their students beforehand to discuss your expectations regarding school attendance and participation.
Regular school attendance is essential to academic success. When students miss class, for any reason, learning is disrupted and they can easily fall further behind. Any student who walks out of school without pre-approval from the office, will be marked absent and not allowed to re-enter the building for the remainder of the school day. Skipping class will result in a disciplinary consequence.
Before the student-led walkout and demonstration last week, the school stayed neutral and did not encourage nor stop students from participating. We asked students who chose to participate to be respectful and to represent our school with dignity while off campus. Concerning reports were received afterwards of student behavior that was both unsafe and illegal, putting themselves in harm's way. We asked both Gervais PD and Oregon State Police to be present during the demonstration, but neither had the resources available to stay.
We are very concerned about student safety and want families to realize that when their students leave campus without permission, it can be dangerous because staff are unable to supervise them off campus.
Regular school attendance is essential to academic success. When students miss class, for any reason, learning is disrupted and they can easily fall further behind. Any student who walks out of school without pre-approval from the office, will be marked absent and not allowed to re-enter the building for the remainder of the school day. Skipping class will result in a disciplinary consequence.
Before the student-led walkout and demonstration last week, the school stayed neutral and did not encourage nor stop students from participating. We asked students who chose to participate to be respectful and to represent our school with dignity while off campus. Concerning reports were received afterwards of student behavior that was both unsafe and illegal, putting themselves in harm's way. We asked both Gervais PD and Oregon State Police to be present during the demonstration, but neither had the resources available to stay.
We are very concerned about student safety and want families to realize that when their students leave campus without permission, it can be dangerous because staff are unable to supervise them off campus.
On Wednesday, February 25th, from 5:30-7:30 PM, we’ll have an important parent education event: How to Protect Your Child from Fentanyl. Fentanyl has hit our communities harder than any other drug in history. Fentanyl is involved in 90% of young Oregonian drug deaths, making drugs now the leading cause of death for this age group (15-24). Sadly, many of these deaths could have been avoided if the youth had been educated on the risks of fentanyl.
Schools are adding fentanyl education into their health education curriculum, but a few days of drug education a year is not enough to protect our kids from this dangerous drug. Parents and caregivers need to be involved, educating their kids about this danger and reinforcing the messaging at home. Most parents today were raised during the time of DARE, where “just say no” was the extent of drug education, and they don’t have an example of an effective drug talk to look back on. This event will educate everyone on how the current drug landscape is more dangerous than ever due to fentanyl and give tips and tools to help parents and caregivers have conversations with their kids.
The event will start with the screening of a short film, The New Drug Talk and La Estrella, following a discussion with local experts. Special guests include Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator and the Youth Prevention Education Coordinator. We will also have folks from Interface Network to assist individuals with enrolling and navigating the Oregon Health Plan.
While this presentation is geared toward families with children in middle school or older, all are welcome to attend. This is an event you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there!
Schools are adding fentanyl education into their health education curriculum, but a few days of drug education a year is not enough to protect our kids from this dangerous drug. Parents and caregivers need to be involved, educating their kids about this danger and reinforcing the messaging at home. Most parents today were raised during the time of DARE, where “just say no” was the extent of drug education, and they don’t have an example of an effective drug talk to look back on. This event will educate everyone on how the current drug landscape is more dangerous than ever due to fentanyl and give tips and tools to help parents and caregivers have conversations with their kids.
The event will start with the screening of a short film, The New Drug Talk and La Estrella, following a discussion with local experts. Special guests include Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator and the Youth Prevention Education Coordinator. We will also have folks from Interface Network to assist individuals with enrolling and navigating the Oregon Health Plan.
While this presentation is geared toward families with children in middle school or older, all are welcome to attend. This is an event you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there!
Families of our GHS seniors are fundraising for the 2026 senior grad party. They have organized a pie fundraiser with the Willamette Pie Company. Orders can be placed through February 26 by messaging Dora Guerrero at dora_guerrero@gervais.k12.or.us. Delivery will be on March 13 at GHS. There is additional information on the attached flier and order sheet. We appreciate your support for our GHS class of 2026 seniors.
GHS has some exciting sporting events this weekend:
Wrestling at Colton- district tournament
Friday (2/13) wresting starts at 12:00 PM and Saturday (2/14) wrestling starts at 11:00 AM
$10 for adults and $6 students and seniors
Home basketball games tonight (2/13) vs. Regis
JV boys at 4:00 PM
Varsity girls at 5:30 PM- Senior Night immediately before the game
Varsity boys at 7:00 PM- Senior Night immediately before the game
Wrestling at Colton- district tournament
Friday (2/13) wresting starts at 12:00 PM and Saturday (2/14) wrestling starts at 11:00 AM
$10 for adults and $6 students and seniors
Home basketball games tonight (2/13) vs. Regis
JV boys at 4:00 PM
Varsity girls at 5:30 PM- Senior Night immediately before the game
Varsity boys at 7:00 PM- Senior Night immediately before the game
Hi parents,
Did you know that deaths involving fentanyl grew faster for Oregon teens than for any other age group? Fentanyl is involved in 90% of young Oregonian drug deaths, causing drugs to now be the leading cause of death for this age group (15-24).
Some teens reach for pills to self-medicate or have fun. Some teens may take a pill given to them by a friend they trust. Parents and caregivers can help kids stay safe by talking with them about the dangers of fentanyl, fake pills, and today’s drug environment. That’s why Song for Charlie and Trillium Community Health Plan have teamed up to launch “The New Drug Talk: Connect to Protect Oregon” program. This free online resource gives you the tools you need to have conversations with the kids in your life. Explore the site today to find videos, articles, discussion scenarios, local resources, and more. www.thenewdrugtalk.org/oregon
We will also be having a parent night on Wednesday, February 25th, from 5:30-7:30pm at the high school, where we will screen the film “The New Drug Talk” and have professionals from Marion County lead the parent discussion. There will be Spanish and English screenings.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! guadalupe_lopez@gervais.k12.or.us or 503-792-3803 x4036
Did you know that deaths involving fentanyl grew faster for Oregon teens than for any other age group? Fentanyl is involved in 90% of young Oregonian drug deaths, causing drugs to now be the leading cause of death for this age group (15-24).
Some teens reach for pills to self-medicate or have fun. Some teens may take a pill given to them by a friend they trust. Parents and caregivers can help kids stay safe by talking with them about the dangers of fentanyl, fake pills, and today’s drug environment. That’s why Song for Charlie and Trillium Community Health Plan have teamed up to launch “The New Drug Talk: Connect to Protect Oregon” program. This free online resource gives you the tools you need to have conversations with the kids in your life. Explore the site today to find videos, articles, discussion scenarios, local resources, and more. www.thenewdrugtalk.org/oregon
We will also be having a parent night on Wednesday, February 25th, from 5:30-7:30pm at the high school, where we will screen the film “The New Drug Talk” and have professionals from Marion County lead the parent discussion. There will be Spanish and English screenings.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! guadalupe_lopez@gervais.k12.or.us or 503-792-3803 x4036
We had a fun unified basketball game against staff and families. Here is a quick shoutout from our unified basketball coach Andrew Brown: "A true Heart-felt thank you from the Unified Basketball Team and their families for playing and supporting our Staff & parents vs. Unified Ballers on Tuesday evening. We had so much fun, and despite achy backs and sore joints on us older folks, we’d like to look to continue this and maybe make it an annual tradition possibly. Again, thank you so much. It’s the staff, students, our families, and this community that truly makes us GERVAIS STRONG!!! GO COUGARS!!!"
There is an open house at the Willamette Career Academy (WCA) in Salem this evening from 6:00-8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for students and families to experience the exciting career-related programs they offer there: construction trades, cosmetology, dental assisting, diesel technology, health services, and manufacturing. We will also have WCA principal Alan Kirby meeting with our sophomores today in an assembly during advisory to share more about their programs there. Gervais students can participate in the WCA at no-cost to them as juniors and seniors. It is an amazing program.
Applications Now Open!
North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for our upcoming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Silverton. Join us in creating a stable and secure future for your family through affordable homeownership.
Application Deadline:
March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
How to Apply:
Download application materials and review eligibility requirements here:
nwvhabitat.org
Questions or need a printed application?
We’re here to help!
Trina@nwvhabitat.org
(503) 845-2434
Together, we’re building hope, one home at a time.
North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for our upcoming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Silverton. Join us in creating a stable and secure future for your family through affordable homeownership.
Application Deadline:
March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
How to Apply:
Download application materials and review eligibility requirements here:
nwvhabitat.org
Questions or need a printed application?
We’re here to help!
Trina@nwvhabitat.org
(503) 845-2434
Together, we’re building hope, one home at a time.
Coaching is an amazing way to have a positive impact on youth and to help them build character, integrity, and team work. It is some of the most rewarding work we can do. Gervais High School has 3 coaching positions currently open and we encourage those who want to support our student-athletes to consider applying:
Assistant Track Coach: https://gervais.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3565
Boys Head Soccer Coach: https://gervais.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3568
Head Volleyball Coach: https://gervais.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3569
Assistant Track Coach: https://gervais.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3565
Boys Head Soccer Coach: https://gervais.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3568
Head Volleyball Coach: https://gervais.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3569
There are concerns about the growing number of students vaping in schools across our region. We are working hard at GHS to be very proactive in responding to this issue and maintaining a drug-free zone at school, but we need families’ help. Please talk with your students about the harms of vaping and encourage them to get help if this is something they are experiencing. Our GHS student advocate Guadalupe Lopez works with students struggling with substance use and is a great resource for our community. She has prepared the following information for families to help guide a conversation with your students. We will continue to share information to help educate and empower families. This week's topic is vaping e-cigarettes.
The American Lung Association (https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lung) provides comprehensive information on the effects and facts of e-cigarettes and tabacco use. E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among kids—and it's become a significant health concern. They include e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookahs, and e-cigars, known collectively as ENDS—electronic nicotine delivery systems. They're also sometimes called "vapes" or "vape pens." The Lung Association remains extremely worried about the rapid increase in youth using these products. Watch this short 8-minute video to learn how vaping is harming our kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0QKbUpkKsg
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Existen preocupaciones sobre el creciente número de estudiantes que vapean en las escuelas de nuestra región. En GHS estamos trabajando arduamente para ser muy proactivos al responder a este problema y mantener la escuela como una zona libre de drogas, pero necesitamos la ayuda de las familias. Por favor, hablen con sus estudiantes sobre los daños del vapeo y anímenlos a buscar ayuda si es algo que están experimentando. Nuestra defensora estudiantil de GHS, Guadalupe López, trabaja con estudiantes que enfrentan dificultades con el consumo de sustancias y es un gran recurso para nuestra comunidad. Ella ha preparado la siguiente información para las familias con el fin de ayudar a guiar una conversación con sus estudiantes. Continuaremos compartiendo información para ayudar a educar y empoderar a las familias. El tema de esta semana es el vapeo de cigarrillos electrónicos.
La Asociación American Lung (https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lung) proporciona información completa sobre los efectos y los datos relacionados con cigarillos electrónicos y tabaco. Los cigarrillos electrónicos son los productos de tabaco más utilizados entre los jóvenes y se han convertido en un problema de salud. Incluyen bolígrafos electrónicos, pipas electrónicas, narguiles electrónicos y cigarros electrónicos, conocidos colectivamente como ENDS (sistemas electrónicos de administración de nicotina). También se les llama a veces “vapes” o “plumas de vapeo”. La Asociación American Lung sigue extremadamente preocupada por el rápido aumento del uso de estos productos entre los jóvenes. Miren este video para aprender más sobre los efectos de vapeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7dI2kE-3EM
The American Lung Association (https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lung) provides comprehensive information on the effects and facts of e-cigarettes and tabacco use. E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among kids—and it's become a significant health concern. They include e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookahs, and e-cigars, known collectively as ENDS—electronic nicotine delivery systems. They're also sometimes called "vapes" or "vape pens." The Lung Association remains extremely worried about the rapid increase in youth using these products. Watch this short 8-minute video to learn how vaping is harming our kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0QKbUpkKsg
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Existen preocupaciones sobre el creciente número de estudiantes que vapean en las escuelas de nuestra región. En GHS estamos trabajando arduamente para ser muy proactivos al responder a este problema y mantener la escuela como una zona libre de drogas, pero necesitamos la ayuda de las familias. Por favor, hablen con sus estudiantes sobre los daños del vapeo y anímenlos a buscar ayuda si es algo que están experimentando. Nuestra defensora estudiantil de GHS, Guadalupe López, trabaja con estudiantes que enfrentan dificultades con el consumo de sustancias y es un gran recurso para nuestra comunidad. Ella ha preparado la siguiente información para las familias con el fin de ayudar a guiar una conversación con sus estudiantes. Continuaremos compartiendo información para ayudar a educar y empoderar a las familias. El tema de esta semana es el vapeo de cigarrillos electrónicos.
La Asociación American Lung (https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lung) proporciona información completa sobre los efectos y los datos relacionados con cigarillos electrónicos y tabaco. Los cigarrillos electrónicos son los productos de tabaco más utilizados entre los jóvenes y se han convertido en un problema de salud. Incluyen bolígrafos electrónicos, pipas electrónicas, narguiles electrónicos y cigarros electrónicos, conocidos colectivamente como ENDS (sistemas electrónicos de administración de nicotina). También se les llama a veces “vapes” o “plumas de vapeo”. La Asociación American Lung sigue extremadamente preocupada por el rápido aumento del uso de estos productos entre los jóvenes. Miren este video para aprender más sobre los efectos de vapeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7dI2kE-3EM
Just a reminder that we have a special final exams schedule this week as GHS students finish Semester 2:
Wednesday- regular dismissal at 3:00 PM
Thursday- early dismissal at 12:00 PM
Friday- no school (grading day)
We encourage students to get plenty of sleep, study hard, and do their best on these final exams to finish the semester strong. Final grade reports will be mailed home by next Wednesday (February 4).