FEBRUARY HIDDEN VALLEY NEWS

Hidden Valley High School has made great strides in their graduation rates the past 8 years. After a tremendous team effort, resiliency by staff and students, Hidden Valley high school has proven they can compete with the very best in our region, as well as the State of Oregon. Hidden Valley High School has grown 21.64% since the 2013-2014 school year. Despite the hurdles we faced as a community (COVID, CDL) we were able to reach a 89.12% graduation rate for the 2020-2021 school year. I would like to give a special "Thank You" to our graduation coach, Mrs. Theresa de Souza and the entire MTSS team for making magic happen. We look to continue this success in the 2021-2022 school year. Nice Work Mustangs!!

Hidden Valley High School last 8 years

2020-2021 89.12%

2019-2020 84%

2018-2019 78%

2017-2018 76.69%

2016-2017. 70.29%

2015-2016. 69.19%

2014-2015. 68.06%

2013-2014. 67.48%

2022 marks the 39th year of the unique Josephine County tradition. This is an academic competition with contestants from Hidden Valley, Grants Pass, North Valley and Illinois Valley. Students compete in the following subjects for cash prizes.

Students will go to Rogue Community College on February 25th for a written test and the final competition will be held at North Valley on March 2nd starting at 6:30 pm.

This is our very own Morgan Stever representing Hidden Valley as a percussionist in the 2022 Oregon All-State Symphonic Band. He was one of only six percussionists selected in the state to perform with this ensemble in Eugene, OR

CONGRATULATIONS LEAH AND MARIA!

Hidden Valley High School 21st Century

After School Activities

February 2022

Early Bird Weight Training: Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

After School Tutoring/Credit Recovery: Monday-Thursday 4 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Archery with Mr Bickle: Monday and Wednesday 4 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Drama Club with Wagner: Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Adulting 101-Project Youth: Monday and Wednesday 4 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Rainbow Club with Bryant: Thursdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

COMING SOON-E SPORTS ONLINE GAMING COMPETITIVE CLUB

Contact Krystal if you are interested in joining the Gaming Team!

ALL 21st CENTURY ACTIVITIES ARE 100% FREE OF CHARGE! We will be adding more clubs, classes and events as the year goes on so stay tuned!!!!

Times 4:00-6:00

ACTIVITY BUSSES AVAILABLE

Please talk to Krystal Graham, Bookkeeper/Grant Coordinator

If you have any questions!

The 21st Century Grant is a fantastic opportunity for our school to offer extra curricular activities to our students at no cost. All activities, clubs and classes are held after school hours. After school snacks and transportation are provided. Hidden Valley High School is designated as a 21st Century Community Learning Center, and we will offer as many opportunities for academic enrichment, youth development, family events and high quality programs and operations that we can. We need student involvement and will encourage family involvement as much as possible.

If your child attends any 21st Century Activities, you will need to pick them up by 5:45 or they will be put on the Activity Bus.

It is policy that no child is left at the school after the activity busses leave if they are participating in 21st Century.

If you have any questions, please call Krystal at Hidden Valley

541-862-2124 ext 3707

Hidden Valley's Ayden Kanott was able to participate in the Dream All-American Bowl Game some time ago. Here is the information and photos from his game.

"My experience at the Dream All-American Bowl was amazing! I was a part of Team Stars and we won 23-21. The Cowboys Stadium was beautiful and it was an honor to be selected to play against other great players at the AT&T stadium. My number is 73 and I played Center for Team Stars."

Congratulations Ayden!!!

Our two January Student Athletes of the Month are Jayde Klipfel and Morgan Stever.

Both are working very hard in their sport this season as well in their other extracurricular activities. Jayde is heavily involved in our amazing FFA program, while Morgan recently represented Hidden Valley as a percussionist in the 2022 Oregon All-State Symphonic Band. He was one of only six percussionists selected in the state to perform with this ensemble.

Congrats to both outstanding athletes!!

Hidden Valley's Mock Trial team is headed off to Region 4 competition at the Jackson County Courthouse on February 19. Forest Applegate, Dakota Breyman, Morgan Tiffin, Dezmond Haley, Freyja Moeves, Ronnie Nusbaum, Sydney Schuster, and Amanda Harris will face off against teams from St. Mary's, Crater, and South Medford High Schools in the case of Bronnie Parker v. State of Oregon. Bronnie Parker (played by Morgan Tiffin) is charged with two counts of Robbery in the First Degree. The State (headed by Elliott Kress, played by Freyja Moeves) alleges that she robbed two banks in three days. The Mock Trial team has been meeting daily since January 5 to learn the ins and outs of the legal system, the trial materials, and their roles as attorneys and witnesses. Special thanks to Mark Lansing, local attorney, for his help in coaching the team.

From Wrestling Coach Ed Houghtby: "Such a great way to finish a duel!!! Last match of the night. First year freshman Lorenzo Duenas vs NV senior. Lorenzo gets the pin and cements the victory for HV."

Scores:

HV vs SU 55 -18

HV vs NV 48 - 24

Juniors are invited to take the SAT here at Hidden Valley on March 2nd at 7:45am.

See Carla for more information.

Thank You,

Carla Carter

Career & College Advocate

carla.carter@threerivers.k12.or.us

541-862-2124 x3713

Emergency Management is rewriting our Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and we are looking for input from the community on what natural hazards they face locally. We would like input from all age and thought this would be a great way for students to see how they can get involved in directing the decisions we make as a county by providing their feedback. We will be building our new plan based on the results and that will help us better prepare and mitigate. I’ve attached the flyer which includes a QR code or link, but I figure most people will just scan the code since it’s easiest. Each participant will be entered into a drawing for either a $25 gift card or a $95 emergency preparedness kit.

Thanks for your consideration on this! Please forward it to anyone and everyone!

Rikki

P.S. A student from the school and her mother will be attending our next Prep-U class, which I thought was super cool!

Rikki Perrin

Josephine County Emergency Management

250 Tech Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526

(541) 474-5308 Office

(458) 226-0776 Cell | josephinecounty.gov