Dear Churchill Families,
As you know, Churchill experienced a difficult week. While I am very limited in what I can disclose, I do want to acknowledge the situation and recognize the incredible work of our safety team and staff. Because of their swift and professional actions, lives were saved. I am deeply proud of the people we work with each day, and I am profoundly grateful that, in the end, everyone is safe.
Events like this can bring a rollercoaster of emotions for both students and staff. It is normal for individuals to process situations differently, and we want our students and families to know that support is available. If your child needs support, our school counseling team can provide resources to help them navigate their feelings.
While we reflect on the week behind us, we are also looking forward to the many ways our students are shining. This past Wednesday, our Unified Basketball game was a fantastic display of spirit and inclusion—a true highlight for our community!
This week, we celebrate Valentine’s Spirit Week. We’ll have daily themes leading up to the Winter Formal (Sweethearts) Dance on Saturday night. Additionally, auditions for our spring musical, Urinetown, begin Tuesday. We can't wait to see the talent our students bring to the stage.
In honor of Black History Month, we will be hosting a Black Lives Matter display starting later this week and continuing through the end of February. This is an opportunity for our community to engage with important history and contemporary dialogue. Many classes will visit the display together. Students who prefer not to attend will have a designated, supervised space to focus on their classwork.
For parents and guardians, I want to emphasize the importance of ongoing conversations with your children. Staying connected, knowing what is happening in their lives, and continuing to guide them through their teenage years is essential. Sometimes we may think certain conversations are unnecessary because “my child wouldn’t do that.” The reality is that we can never fully know what our children are navigating internally or externally. Having open, honest conversations that teach, guide, and reinforce values is vitally important at this stage of their development.
Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your continued support of our school community. I hope each of you is able to have a weekend filled with moments of rest and joy.
Sincerely,
Kevin Rodemack
Principal, Churchill High School
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🗓️ Monday, 2/16 — 🚫🏫 School Closed
Presidents Day 🎩🦅
🗓️ Tuesday, 2/17
🟥 B DAY — 😴 Pajama Day
🥫CHS Food Pantry, 3:45–4:45 pm
🚽 Auditions for Urinetown the Musical, after school
💰 OSAC Scholarship Application Early Bird Deadline, 5:00 pm
🤝🏀 Unified Basketball @ Willamette (Away), 7:00 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 2/18
🟦 A DAY — 🩷We Wear Pink
Last day to turn in dance guest forms for Winter Formal: Sweethearts
🚪 Office closes at 2:45 pm
🏫 LCC Application Workshop, 2:30 – 4:00 pm
🗓️ Thursday, 2/19
🟥 🧭 ADVISORY B DAY (Flex Advisory) — ☮️Peace and Love
🏅 NHS Induction Ceremony, 7:00 pm
🗓️ Friday, 2/20
🟦 A DAY — 👩❤️👨Sweethearts
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💞💃🕺 Winter Formal Dance (Sweethearts), 7:30 pm |
🗓️ Monday, 2/23
🟥 B DAY
🗓️ Tuesday, 2/24
🟦 A DAY
🥫CHS Food Pantry, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 2/25
🟥 B DAY
🚪 Office closes at 3:30 pm
🗓️ Thursday, 2/26
🟦🧭 ADVISORY A DAY
🧯 Fire Drill, Period 2
🏃🏻➡️ Track (Distance and Mid-Distance) Family Meeting, 6:00 pm
🗓️ Friday, 2/27
🟥 B DAY — DOUBLE ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
🫱🏿🫲🏼🌍 Black History Assembly
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Testing Day is Thursday, April 9. This is a required attendance day for all students, regardless of whether they are participating in the tests. Special lessons and activities will be planned for all grade levels, and the day will follow an early release schedule.
Please see the specific instructions for 10th and 11th-grade families below:
11th Grade: SAT Registration
The SAT is an optional college entrance exam offered for free during the school day. Students must "opt-in" to participate.
10th Grade: PreACT
All 10th graders are automatically registered for the PreACT, a practice test provided by the Oregon Department of Education to help students prepare for college and career pathways.
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Action Required: None. Registration is automatic.
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More Info: Download the PDF infographic, 6 Ways PreACT Helps You.
Counselor Contact Information
If you have questions about testing day, please contact your student's counselor based on their last name:
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Attention graduating high school students! If you have a multilingual background or are currently studying a language other than English (including ASL), you may be eligible to earn the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy or Multiliteracy. This honor recognizes students who are proficient in any combination of two or more languages. If you are interested in testing this school year, please sign up here or scan the QR code on the flyer. For any specific questions, feel free to reach out to mitchell_ka@4j.lane.edu or williams_ly@4j.lane.edu. |
Auditions for the 2026 Spring Musical, Urinetown the Musical, will take place on Tuesday, February 17, at 4:00 PM in the Choir Room, D13. Students should prepare and perform a one-minute song from a Broadway musical. You must have accompaniment (digital tracks or piano with Dr. Jones). All auditioners will be cast! If you have questions, see Mr. Patton in H8. |
Support the Churchill Senior Grad Party by dining at Gryff’s Bar and Grill (2101 Bailey Hill Rd) on Tuesday, February 17.
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The Impact: 20% of your order goes directly toward providing a safe and fun graduation party for the Class of 2026.
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When: The offer is valid for the whole day.
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How: Just show a digital or paper copy of the fundraiser flyer to your server.
The Grad Party is a community-sponsored event. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.
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Does your K–8th-grader want to learn jumps, cheers, a dance, and stunts? Join the Churchill HS Cheer team for a youth clinic! This program is open to all students in Grades K–8 (age groups will be split).
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When: Monday, February 16, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Where: Churchill HS Cafeteria
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Cost: $35
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Performance: Halftime at the Boys Basketball game on Tuesday, February 17.
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Registration: Scan the QR code on the flyer or email nguyen_r@4j.lane.edu for details.
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Dear Churchill Families,
We are incredibly fortunate to partner with Lane Transit District (LTD) to provide bus passes for our students. This program is a vital resource that helps our students get to school and participate in school-related activities.
To ensure this program remains funded and available for years to come, we must follow strict usage guidelines:
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Students Only: Student bus passes are strictly for the use of the student to whom they were issued.
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Non-Transferable: Passes may not be shared with friends, siblings, or adults.
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Visual Identification: Please be aware that drivers can easily distinguish between Youth and Adult passes. Adults attempting to use student passes may be denied boarding.
Need an Adult Pass? If an adult in your household is in need of transit assistance, please reach out to LTD directly. They can provide a list of local organizations and agencies that offer adult bus passes or day-use tickets for those with limited income.
Thank you for helping us keep this program running by using your passes responsibly!
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Dates: June 29–August 10, 2026 | Paid ($17/hr)
Open to juniors, seniors, and youth 16–19
Deadline: February 23, 2026
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ECMC created a free, downloadable Google Sheet to help students compare financial aid offers with built-in calculations. Students must download their own copy to protect privacy.
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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. |
Oregon students in grades 6–12 are invited to participate in the annual Kryszek Competition, hosted by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education. This year’s prompt asks students to engage with the oral histories or memoirs of Oregon Holocaust survivors to create original works of art or writing. Grand prize winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to visit the Holocaust Museum in either Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles. Submissions are due by April 18, 2026.
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Young adults in Oregon aged 18–25 are invited to apply for the inaugural Humanities Action Fellowship. This program supports a cohort of 4–6 fellows in developing community-focused projects that foster connection, inclusivity, and civic agency. Participants will receive a $1,500 honorarium, professional mentorship, and access to a statewide network of collaborators to help bring their public humanities programs to life.
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Get ready for a summer of adventure! Whole Earth Nature School is returning to Mt. Pisgah and Hendricks Park to offer daytime and overnight nature-based camps for ages 5–17. Students will gain confidence and resilience while learning wilderness skills, ecological knowledge, and teamwork.
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Camp Themes Include: D&D Camp, Knife Making, Leatherwork, Earth Ninja, and more!
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Registration Opens: February 21 at 10:00 AM.
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Learn More: Visit WholeEarth.org/Summer to view full camp details.
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Calling all student artists! Lane Transit District (LTD) invites students in grades 6–12 to enter their annual art contest. This year’s theme is “Where LTD Can Take You.” Top winners in each division receive gift cards (up to $150) and the exciting opportunity to have their artwork featured on the outside of an LTD bus! Submissions must be original, colorful 2D art on 11” x 17” heavy paper (no AI-generated elements) and must include LTD branding. Physical entries are due to the CHS front office or the LTD office by Friday, February 27. For full contest rules and to download the required entry form, visit ltd.org/art-contest. |
Our community is rich with resources and skilled, compassionate providers. Our hope is that this guide will be a support to families as they navigate systems and access services. At this time, Relief Nursery is not able to translate the entire Resource Guide into Spanish, though we recognize the need and hope to pursue that project in the future. The Resource Guide includes some Spanish language translation, particularly in the areas that specifically focus on serving Hispanic and Latino clients, English as a Second Language classes, and Immigration and Migrant services.
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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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