Dear Churchill Families,
As we move further into the semester, I want to take a moment to discuss how we can work together to ensure every student finishes the year strong. We are at a vital juncture in the academic calendar. Now is the time to look closely at grades and have honest conversations with your students about their goals.
A Note to Senior Parents
For our seniors, the stakes are particularly high. This semester can truly make or break graduation plans or college admissions. We want every member of the Class of 2026 to cross that stage with pride. Please check your student’s grades regularly; if there is a struggle, we must intervene now. It is much easier to salvage a grade in the middle of the term than to try to perform a miracle in the final two weeks.
The #1 Factor for Success: Attendance
Our school theme this year is Be Present Stay Present. When we look at the data, the single biggest predictor of student struggle is missing class time. With our 90-minute block schedule, missing just one period is equivalent to missing two full days of instruction in a traditional setting.
I want to clarify how our notification system works so there are no surprises:
- Unexcused Absences: You will receive an automated call/notification.
- Tardies: You will not receive an automated call.
This means a student could be arriving 20 or 30 minutes late to class consistently without a notification reaching home. We encourage you to log into the parent portal regularly to view specific attendance marks for every period.
Accountability and Our Open Campus
With over 1,000 students and an open-campus policy, managing student movement is a significant task. While many students have open periods and handle that freedom well, it makes it difficult to track those who may be choosing to skip a class.
Our staff works tirelessly to hold students accountable and assign detentions where necessary, but the most effective accountability happens at home. When students know that both their school and their parents are looking at the same data, they are far more likely to stay on track.
We are here to support your students and help them navigate these challenges. Thank you for your continued partnership in their education.
Best regards,
Kevin Rodemack
Principal, Churchill High School
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🗓️ Monday, 2/23 — 👗 60s Fashion
🟥 B DAY
🗓️ Tuesday, 2/24 — 🚲 Tyler the Creator Vs 🦋 SZA
🟦🧭 ADVISORY A DAY
🥫CHS Food Pantry, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 2/25 — 📺 Black Sit Com
🟥 B DAY
🚪 Office closes at 3:30 pm
🗓️ Thursday, 2/26 — 🪩 Soul Train
🟦 A DAY
🧯 Fire Drill, Period 2
🏃🏻➡️ Track (Distance and Mid-Distance) Family Meeting, 6:00 pm
🗓️ Friday, 2/27 — 🧥 Hoodies Up
🫱🏿🫲🏼🌍 Black History Assembly
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🗓️ Monday, 3/2
🟦 A DAY
💰 OSAC Scholarship Application Deadline, 5:00 pm
🗓️ Tuesday, 3/3
🟥 B DAY
💰 Lane Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline, 5:00 pm
🥫CHS Food Pantry, 3:45–4:45 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, 3/4
🟦 A DAY
🚪 Office closes at 3:30 pm
🗓️ Thursday, 3/5
🟥 🧭 ADVISORY B DAY
College Nights, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
🗓️ Friday, 3/6
🟦 A DAY
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The CTE Health Services Pathway at Churchill High School prepares students to explore and enter the medical profession. We are currently seeking parents, community members, and local healthcare professionals to support our future medical workers in three key ways:
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Host a Senior Job Shadow (Our Primary Need): We are looking for clinicians willing to host a senior student for a one-day, observation-only (hands-off) job shadow before the end of May. Our seniors are highly prepared: they are HIPAA compliant, BLS certified, fluent in medical terminology, and trained in standard precautions. High-demand fields: Dental, Physical Therapy, Pediatrics, Nursing, Surgery (any), EMS, and Veterinary Services.
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Serve as a Guest Clinical Validator: Join us in the classroom to observe and provide feedback on student skill demonstrations. Zero preparation is required—just show up and share your expertise! Upcoming unit needs (Feb/March): Wound Care, EMS, Physical Therapy, and Dental.
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Donate Medical Supplies: We happily accept donations of surplus medical supplies to support our hands-on classroom simulations.
If you would like to volunteer as a clinical partner, donate supplies, or connect us with a clinician or facility that could help, please contact Keri Pilgrim at pilgrim_k@4j.lane.edu
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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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College & Career Readiness
Juniors and their parents/guardians
Thinking about college? Whether you are planning to attend college or simply evaluating your options, you can get answers to your questions about college admissions, the financial aid process, and scholarships at an ECMC College Nights event. Students who sign in and attend will receive a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship to the school of their choice.
Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Where: Churchill Auditorium
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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. |
Calling all student artists! The clock is ticking to get your masterpiece on an LTD bus. Students in grades 6–12 have until Friday, February 27 to submit their entries for the "Where LTD Can Take You" art contest.
Don't miss your chance to win a $150 gift card and see your work cruising through town! Entries must be original, colorful 2D art on 11” x 17” heavy paper (no AI). Physical entries are due to the CHS front office or the LTD office by the end of the day on the 27th. Visit ltd.org/art-contest for the required entry form and full rules.
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There’s still time to register for the fastest-growing sport in the US with Kidsports Lacrosse! We offer programs for all skill levels, from the introductory Little Stix (K-2nd grade) to age-appropriate leagues for 3rd-8th graders starting this March and April. Whether your athlete is picking up a stick for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills in our preseason clinics, we provide expert coaching and convenient equipment loaner programs to make getting started easy and affordable.
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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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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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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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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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