Dear Churchill Families,
As we wrap up October and look ahead to November, I want to remind everyone that the upcoming month brings several unique schedules and special events. Please keep an eye on our weekly bulletins and school calendar so you don’t miss any important updates or changes to our regular routines.
With Halloween just around the corner, we’re excited to see students show their school spirit and creativity! Costumes are very much encouraged, but please remember:
- No masks or face coverings that obscure the face
- No fake weapons of any kind
- All costumes must follow the school dress code
We want everyone to enjoy the day safely and respectfully.
A big shoutout to our Boys Soccer Team for making the playoffs—what an incredible accomplishment! And best of luck to our Girls Volleyball Team as they compete for the league championship against Crater away this Tuesday. We’re proud of your hard work and dedication!
Thank you all for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Wishing everyone a fun and safe end to October!
Go, Lancers!
Kevin Rodemack, Principal
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🗓️ Monday, 10/27
A DAY
PAJAMA DAY 😴
🗓️ Tuesday, 10/28
B DAY
JERSEY DAY 🏈🏀⚽
Lancer Pageant Contestant Information Meeting, at lunch
CHS Food Pantry, 3:45–4:45 PM
🗓️ Wednesday 10/29
A DAY
WHITE LIE DAY 👕
OSU | Extension & Engagement Visit, 10:45 – 11:15 pm
OSAC & Oregon Promise Accounts Workshop, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
🗓️ Thursday, 10/30
ADVISORY B DAY
COLOR COMPETITION: Srs: Black ⚫ Jrs: Green 🟢 Sphs: Purple 🟣 Frsh: Orange 🟠
Sources of Strength Assembly during Advisory
Lancer Pageant Contestant Information Meeting, at lunch
🗓️ Friday, 10/31
A DAY
🍂 FALL FESTIVAL 🎃
COSTUME DAY 💀👽👻
🗓️ Saturday, 11/1
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🗓️ Monday, 11/3
B DAY
University of Oregon Visit, 11:15 – 12:30 pm
🗓️ Tuesday, 11/4
ADVISORY A DAY
CHS Food Pantry, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 11/5
B DAY
United States Army Recruiting Center Visit, 10:45 – 11:15 am
Portland State University Visit, 11:20 – 11:50 am
Oregon Institute of Technology Visit, 11:55 – 12:25 pm
FAFSA/Scholarship Night, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
🗓️ Thursday, 11/6
A DAY
Radium Girls (fall play), 7:00 pm
🗓️ Friday, 11/7
B DAY
Pacific University Visit, 12:55 – 1:25 pm
Radium Girls (fall play), 7:00 pm
🗓️ Saturday, 11/8
Radium Girls (fall play), 7:00 pm
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Get ready for 👻 Halloween Spirit Week! 🎃Here are the themes for next week:
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Monday: Pajama Day (Keep it cozy!) 😴
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Tuesday: Jersey Day (Rep your favorite team or player!) 🏈🏀⚽
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Wednesday: White Lie Day (Wear a shirt with your funniest "white lie" on it!)
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Thursday: Color Competition! Srs: Black ⚫ Jrs: Green 🟢 Sphs: Purple 🟣 Frsh: Orange 🟠
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Friday: Costume Day (Time to get creative! Show off your best, school-appropriate Halloween costume!) 💀👽👻
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Students are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes on Friday, October 31st.
It's your chance to be creative and have a blast, but remember that the learning environment comes first. Please follow these guidelines:
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Dress Code Applies: All costumes must follow the 4J district and CHS dress codes. If it violates the dress code on a normal day, it violates it in a costume.
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Stay Focused: Your costume should not be distracting or interfere with class time for you or your classmates.
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Leave Masks at Home: No masks may be worn during the school day.
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No Weapons (Zero Tolerance): No weapons of any kind are allowed at school, including all props, toys, or replicas.
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The Graduation Party is community-sponsored. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.
Get into the holiday spirit and support the Churchill High School Grad Party 2026 with our fresh greenery fundraiser! You can choose from beautiful items like the 28" Wintry Mountain Wreath, classic Cedar Garland, festive Door Swags, and more.
All proceeds go toward providing a safe and sober graduation celebration for our Lancers.
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Order Deadline: November 9th
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Pickup: On or near November 29th in front of CHS.
Check out the attached flyer for pictures, pricing, and all the details. To order, simply fill out the form on the flyer or use the QR code to pay online.
Thanks for your support! If you have any questions, contact the Grad Party committee at CHS.2026Gradparty@gmail.com or (541) 335 1354.
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To sign up for Grad Night emails: CHS Grad Night Communication or scan the QR Code below. If preferred, please email me directly at CHS.2026GradParty@gmail.com and contact information will be added to the list. We have also set up social media accounts on Facebook at “Churchill Grad Party 2026” and hit “Like” or on Instagram at “chs_gradparty_26” and hit “Follow”. |
Mark your calendars for several important college information events this month:
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FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop: Wednesday, October 29th, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. at the Student Support Center.
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🎨 National Portfolio Day: Art & Design College Fair
Portland: Friday, November 1, Seattle: Saturday, November 2
Meet with Minneapolis College of Art and Design and other top schools to get portfolio feedback and admissions advice.
🎓 University of Oregon Early Action Deadline
Due: November 1
Get your application in early! Need help? Visit the College & Career Center for 1:1 support.
💼 Elevate Youth Job Shadow Program
Applications Due: Tuesday, November 11
Explore career fields through a 6-hour real-world job shadow experience (includes training & development).
🍿📚 Snacks & Scholarships @ Lane Community College
📍 LCC Main Campus, Building 1, Suite 103 (Inside Library)
Scholarship info session + time to work on your application!
Tue, Dec 2, 2:30 – 4:00 P
Thu, Dec 11, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Tue, Dec 16, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Accessibility help: (541) 463-5150 or email:
🏥 NAACP Health Pathways Program
2nd & 3rd Saturdays, October–May, 10:00 AM
📍Clear Lake Elementary
Earn certifications (CPR, Stop the Bleed, and more!), and get paid while preparing for health careers.
🖥️ CodeORCreate Hackathon (Spark Labs)
December 13–14, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hands-on event combining tech, teamwork, and innovation.
🧠 BIPOC Blueprint
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Rotating between Spark Eugene & Spark Springfield
A space for BIPOC youth to build community and speak truth, plus dinner is provided!
☀️ 2026 Summer Internship Program
Applications Open: January 26, Close: February 23
For rising juniors and seniors looking for a paid internship experience in a field that interests them.
💬 CHS Drop-In Support (No Appointment Needed!)
📚 FAFSA, College Applications, Scholarships & More
Monday–Thursday, 1:00–4:00 PM
Meet with Liz or Maya in the College & Career Center.
Use your e-pass to check in and select "Mary Beth's Office".
📄 CHS Resume & Job Search Help
Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Meet with Mary – Use your e-pass to check in and select "Mary Beth’s Office"
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Emerald Empire Credit Union Scholarship
💰 2 Scholarships Available ($2,000 each)
For Lane County students enrolling full-time at any accredited college or university.
Details available through FAFSA and OSAC portals.
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Amicus Memorial Garden Collective
📍 255 Maxwell Road
Wednesdays, 5–7 PM
Garden Work Parties + Walk-In Food Pantry (tools & snacks provided!)
Free Organic Produce at the Resilience Market
Saturdays: October 18 & 25, 10 AM – 12 PM
Questions? Contact Eric Richardson:
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 26, 3:00-7:30 PM
Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave, Eugene
Volunteers must be friendly, willing to follow directions, and work hard, help direct parking, serve food, decorate, and assist with games
4.5 community service hours (bring a CHS log sheet)
Pizza provided!
Contact Sue Embree: 541-954-1851
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Oregon Promise is OPEN - The Oregon Promise application is open! The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion.
All students who graduate between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, can apply for Oregon Promise NOW! Students must also submit the FAFSA or ORSAA by their applicable deadline, based on their graduation date.
CSS Profile Now Available - The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. The CSS Profile is open. CSS is used by about 200 colleges and universities to award institutional aid. If your student is applying to private or out-of-state schools, they may need to complete this form in addition to the FAFSA or ORSAA. p Check participating schools https://profile.collegeboard.org/PPI/participatingInstitutions.aspx.
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When we talk about diploma options, we are frequently asked if community service is required for graduation. It depends on the type of diploma you are pursuing. We have different types of diploma pathways and options at Churchill:
International High School (IHS): Students earn a Churchill Standard Diploma. IHS Students who complete IHS requirements earn an IHS Honorary Diploma. IHS honorary recognition requires Creativity, Action, and Service hours (CAS Hours).
IHS also has a pathway to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (all students can pursue this).
Churchill: Standard Diploma, Modified Diploma, Extended Diploma, Alternative Certificate. These completion options do not require community service.
At Churchill, there is also Honors Diploma Recognition. This recognition requires a 3.5 cumulative GPA, 25.00 credits, and community service hours. You do not have to take specific honors classes to receive this diploma.
How do you find community service?
Get involved. Consider joining a club at Churchill. Many have volunteer or service opportunities. Watch the announcements for volunteering needs at the school. Talk to your School Counselor or College & Career Coordinator, Mary Beth Hepp-Elam, about volunteer opportunities. Check organizations in the community. Many post volunteer opportunities on their websites.
Regardless of which diploma you are pursuing, community service is a fantastic way to engage with the community, show potential employers/colleges/scholarship committees that you’re involved, and give back.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to introduce you to a new program our school has acquired to help your student prepare for academic, career, and future success.
Say hello to Xello!
(Pronounced zellow, like yellow but with a Z)
Xello is an engaging online program that helps students build the skills, knowledge, and plans to be future-ready. The program uses an investigative, discovery-based learning process. Students better understand themselves, their future career options, and the 21st century skills they’ll need to succeed.
With Xello, your student will:
- Build self-knowledge — Define their interests, skills, preferences, and aspirations so they can explore the opportunities right for them.
- Explore options — Learn about career possibilities and educational pathways by exploring rich, engaging content and lessons.
- Create a plan — Your student can create dynamic, actionable plans that outline the steps needed to achieve school, career, and life goals.
- Learn & reassess — Interactive lessons help your student develop age-appropriate skills and knowledge for success in school and beyond.
Parent involvement
You’re encouraged to explore Xello with your student by logging in together. Your student can log in to their account via desktop or mobile device to share what they’ve learned about themselves, the world of work, and their future options.
Safe and secure environment
We take data protection and privacy very seriously. So does Xello. The program complies with legal requirements for safety and security outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). That means advertising is not displayed within Xello, nor is data used for commercial purposes. Xello is also a signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, requiring them to uphold strict standards for safeguarding student privacy regarding the collection, maintenance, and use of student personal information.
You can learn more about Xello and the student experience by visiting www.xello.world
We hope you’re just as excited as we are about this new program and making every student future ready.
How Students Log In to Xello
Xello is embedded into your student’s Canvas classes.
- Step 1: Start by logging into Canvas
- Step 2: Look for Xello on the left-hand side menu within your Canvas course
- Step 3: It will then direct you to open a new tab
- Step 4: Click on the “Log in with Active Directory” button
If you have any questions about Xello, reach out to our Student Support Center:
Kimberly Sills – School Counselor - All Grade 9 Students and all AVID 9 students. Email: Sills_k@4j.lane.edu
Kari Ludington – School Counselor - Grades 10-12, Last Names A-G and all AVID 12 students. Email: Ludington_k@4j.lane.edu
Liana Parish – School Counselor - Grades 10-12, Last Names H-O and all AVID 10 students. Email: Parish_l@4j.lane.edu
Laura Martin – School Counselor - Grades 10-12, Last Names
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Do you want to help Churchill High School students get essential items like clothing, food, and school supplies that aren't provided by the school?
Sign up to be a Churchill Community Responder to get alerts when our students need a hand:
Other Ways to Contribute
Your support for Mike's Closet and the Churchill Food Pantry is always appreciated:
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Donate Items: Drop off physical donations at Churchill’s Front Office (Attention: Mike's Closet). We are always accepting: Food (Mac and Cheese Cups, Fruit Cups, Granola Bars), Toiletries: (feminine hygiene products, deodorant, and body wash), Clothing: (new socks, new underwear, and sweatshirts).
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Gift Cards: Small gift cards are welcome to help us quickly fill urgent gaps.
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Amazon Wish List: Easily purchase needed items through the Churchill High School Amazon Wish List.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Trista Neuman
15th Night Coordinator
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4J District News and Events |
Eugene School District 4J is committed to open communication and keeping families informed. If you are not receiving emails and text messages from the district or your student’s school, please update your contact information with your student’s school.
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The 4J Welcome Center invites you to a special celebration of Día de los Muertos. Join us on Saturday, November 1st, from 2:00-4:30 PM at ATA Middle School (1650 W 22nd Ave). The event is FREE!
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El Centro de Bienvenida de 4J los invita a una celebración especial de Día de los Muertos. Acompáñenos el Sábado, 1 de Noviembre, de 2:00-4:30 PM en la Secundaria ATA (1650 W 22nd Ave). ¡El evento es GRATIS!
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We’re excited to invite you to The Gathering, a powerful monthly space where connection, culture, and community come together. Join us for meaningful conversations, cultural reflection, and healing in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Each session is rooted in African-Centered Healing Circles — heart-centered dialogues guided by tradition, storytelling, and shared wisdom. Together, we’ll build community, share experiences, and create space to be seen, heard, and held.
Dinner is served at 5:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Location: Eugene Mindworks
207 E 5th Ave, Ste 220, Eugene, OR 97401
Choose your date(s):
- Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Facilitated by:
- Dr. Cecile Gadson
- William Parham
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Ophelia’s Place is hosting free, inclusive fall programs designed to support and empower youth of all identities:
BIPOC Connect Through Food
Wednesdays| October 8 - December 10, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM No meetings on 10/29 or 11/26
- Weekly drop-in cooking group for BIPOC youth ages 10–18
- Connect to culture through food, cooking, and conversation
- Ingredients provided – no weekly commitment required
Queer Space Group (QSG)
Thursdays | October 9 - December 11, 2025 | 5 - 6 PM Regular attendance is not required.
- Drop-in space for connection, identity exploration, and community-building
- Open to trans girls, cis girls, trans boys, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and genderqueer youth
Registration is required & will remain open throughout the term
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Teens
Mondays | October 6 - December 1, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 PM No meeting on October 13
- Learn practical tools for emotional regulation and stress reduction
- $0-$80 suggested donation for 8-week series
- Informed consent (guardian, if under 14) required
- Regular attendance required – sessions build on each other
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Our Community News section contains information about community-sponsored events, activities, resources, and opportunities that may benefit our students and families. We do not share promotional information for for-profit organizations. Liability is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. |
Ready to get your license? Oregon Driver Training Institute is offering two Driver Ed sessions at Churchill High School this winter.
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Option #1 starts Tuesday, January 6th.
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Option #2 starts Monday, January 12th.
Download the flyer below for details on scheduling, tuition, and requirements, and register online at Oregondrivertraining.com.
Scholarships are available through the school—inquire at the finance office for details.
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Having difficulty scheduling a sports physical for the Fall? Call the Churchill Health Center, sponsored by PeaceHealth.
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Register for ParentSquare: ParentSquare allows you to receive important information and alerts from your student's classroom and school. Registering allows you to set your notification preferences, among many benefits. Remember to register using the email address you provided your school. Register for ParentSquare
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