It was one of those crazy short weeks that feel both short and long at the same time. There was a lot going on, so that, combined with coming off Spring Break has everyone thankful its Friday and the sun is out.  

Over Spring Break, several of our students competed in the Japan Bowl, the largest Japanese language and culture quiz competition outside the national competition. We had three students, Oliver Munsell, Ember Maricle, and Evan Lopez, who won the Level 2 division! Congratulations on this achievement and to all who competed.  

We also have a large group of students attending the Oregon Thespians State Festival in Salem. It is a three-day event that started Thursday and ends Saturday. Good Luck, performers! 

 

Churchill hosted a parent night for our incoming 9th graders and Class of 2029. Around 200 students and family members attended the night, where they were provided information, a tour, and welcomed to the Lancer Family. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all the folks who helped plan or had a small role in making the event happen.  

The counselors have been busy doing forecasting for next year, and we have been planning for the upcoming district-wide testing day on April 18th. Information was sent out this week, Please encourage your Junior or Senior to choose an option for the day.  Our planning committee would greatly appreciate it as they are trying to project the number of tests that need to be ordered, the number of test proctors needed for each option, and to plan all of the logistical details. 

The weather finally cooperated for Spring sports this week. The softball team had two decisive wins over Marshfield and Summit. Baseball was able to get a couple of games in against West Salem and Summit. We hosted a track meet dual with Thurston on Wednesday. Both Golf and Tennis were able to get matches in. Come enjoy the sun and the blooming flowers and support our teams this Spring.  

If you are around tonight, the Choir has a concert starting at 5 pm. ATA and a community choir will be joining our students to perform, it should be a great show. 

Go, Lancers!

Justin Huntley

Interim Principal

Seniors: Grad Ceremony Audition Signups April 7 – 17

Monday, 4/14 — A DAY

Tuesday, 4/15 — B DAY

Fire Drill, Period 6

Oregon Institute of Technology Visit, 11:45 AM

Corban University Visit, 12:20 PM

Wednesday, 4/16 — A DAY

Peer Tutoring at Lunch

Churchill Food Pantry, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Thursday, 4/17 — ADVISORY B DAY

Site Council, 5:00 PM

Friday, 4/18 — TESTING DAY, half day

Seniors - Do you have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, will you graduate with 25 credits, and have you completed at least 120 hours of community service? If you answer yes to all three questions, you likely meet the requirements for an Honors Diploma. Applications are now available! The electronic copy is attached to this message, or you can pick up a paper copy in the Student Support Center.

Applications are due to Kari Ludington by May 14 at 4:00 p.m. See Kari or your Counselor with any questions. 

2025 4J Honors Diploma Application (PDF)

Yellow Jackets are a pest of concern at all 4J schools, especially elementary schools. To reduce the incidence of stings, the need for hazardous nest removal, or the use of pesticide, pheromone traps are set to preemptively reduce populations before nesting sites are established.

Yellow jacket traps contain a food-grade aromatic attractant. They do not contain pesticides, but are considered a pesticide by ODA and 4J is required to provide the same notice and postings as for other pesticide applications. Traps pose no hazard to people, pets or wildlife when installed and used properly. Traps will remain year round, but the attractant added each spring will evaporate within approximately 2 months. These traps do not significantly impact insect species other than yellow jackets.

Please note: It is 4J’s policy to minimize the use of pesticides by implementing Integrated Pest Management practices. Pesticides (including herbicides) are used only after other means of control have proven ineffective, impractical or pose a greater risk to students or staff. By law, any pesticide applied at schools must meet State of Oregon “low impact” criteria; may only be applied by a licensed applicator; and only with the approval of 4J Facilities Management.

This notice is required in accordance to ORS 634.740 and must be provided to all staff, faculty, adult students, parents or guardians of minor students. It is the responsibility of the site primary contact (listed above), or their designee, to communicate this notice in the most effective manner to reach the intended recipients.

Any school that will receive the application will be indicated by a sign bearing the words: “Warning: Pesticide-Treated Area”, the expected or actual date and time for the application and provide the telephone number of a contact person. Sign(s) will remain for a minimum of 72 hours after the application. The IPM Coordinator or a designee shall place the labeling information and material data safety sheet for the pesticide in the school’s Pest Log. Pest control and pesticide use records are maintained at 4J Facilities as well.

Yellow Jacket Trap Notification 4-4-25 (PDF)

Thanks to a Eugene Education Foundation grant, we are bringing two published authors to Churchill this year! These events will be held in the library during the school day. Some Language Arts classes will attend. Students who want to attend individually need to preregister in advance with Debbie or Jennifer in the library and get permission from their Period 2 teacher.

Emily is the author of the book To The Gorge: Running, Grief, Resilience & 460 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. After Emily's mother died, she decided to try to break the record for the Fastest Known Time by a woman on the Pacific Crest Trail's 460 miles across Oregon. She wound up breaking all the known records as she ran on the trail for more than 7 seven days. She will be talking about her experience running ultramarathons and running on the Pacific Crest Trail as well as dealing with grief and her journey in the creative nonfiction writing process.

The past few weeks, School Counselors have been visiting Language Arts classes to forecast for next year. When making course choices, students are encouraged to reflect on their goals for life after high school and to ensure that graduation requirements are met. Students have entered their course requests in StudentVUE. You are encouraged to discuss what next year looks like with your student. You can view the 2025-2026 course catalog and forecasting information HERE.

For students not present during forecasting, counselors will be meeting with you in the coming weeks.

We have local scholarships in the Student Support Center. Come by and check them out. We currently have the following applications:

Rotary Scholarship

Masonic Lodge No. 11 Scholarship

The Singer Foundation Scholarships

Eugene Southtowne Rotary Foundation - Rotary Shaw Scholarship

Rylee Martin Memorial Scholarship

Earl Hulstrom Masonic Scholarship

The final deadline for the OSAC Scholarship Application was March 3rd. OSAC continues to review submitted applications. As we head into awarding season, here are some key reminders for students:

If a student’s application requires corrections, please help them correct this promptly. The final deadline to submit corrections is March 31. However, students who make corrections after mid-March may not be considered for all selected scholarships. Students will only be considered students for scholarships once they have a “Valid” application status.

Selection committees will read scholarship applications and select scholarship recipients through the summer. OSAC will notify applicants who have been awarded a scholarship via email between April - August. Please remind students to check their email regularly for status updates and action items.

Please encourage your high school seniors to confirm that they will have access to the email address used in their OSAC Student Portal account after they graduate. Their 4J email address is closed after a student graduates.

Churchill recommends students engage in at least 40 hours of community service during their four years at high school. The Relief Nursery offers volunteer opportunities including bus riders, classroom assistants, evening child care assistants, and helping in the kitchen and garden. They do ask their volunteers to come on a regular schedule to both ease teacher stress and to provide a routine for the children. Learn more here.

Open to Oregon and Southwest Washington students in grades 6-12, this competition encourages students to evaluate history, foster an awareness of the Holocaust, and make relevant connections to their lives. Students are invited to create a work of art or writing that demonstrates their creative reflection on the following prompt: Reflecting on Holocaust history, create a piece of writing or work of visual art that examines the plight of Holocaust refugees which could include forced deportation to ghettos, deportation to killing centers or slave labor camps, and/or post-liberation struggle for identity, survival and renewal. Submission Deadline: April 12, 2025, 2025 Submission Form, Competition Guidelines, Photography Tips

Grand prize winners will have the opportunity to select their prize: a trip to Washington D.C. to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for themselves and a chaperone, or a trip to Los Angeles to visit the Holocaust Museum LA for themselves and a chaperone. Flights, hotels, and ground transportation will all be provided. 

RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) Continuing Education returns to Shanghai this summer for the 2025 Summer Teen Art Institute. This residential program, hosted at the HD Shanghai School, connects high school students with RISD's renowned approach to art and design education. Students are immersed in a dynamic learning environment, with hands-on support to develop their skills, goals, and artistic voice. 2025 Program Dates: Full five-week Experience: July 6–August 9; Three-week Foundations Experience: July 6–26; Two-week Major Intensive: July 27–August 9. Eligibility: Rising 9–12 grade students and recent grade 12 graduates (Must be at least 14 years old at the time of the program). New students can enroll in the full five-week program or can choose to only participate in the three-week foundations experience or two-week major intensive. Returning students can continue their experience by enrolling in the two-week major intensive. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis. If space permits, final applications will be due on May 8, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

Wednesday, April 23rd, from 7-8 PM, in the CHS auditorium. Save and date and join CHS Staff for you and your Junior and learn how to prepare for your student's financial aid for college. Learn tips and tricks about FAFSA, student loans, and parent loans. More information will be distributed after spring break. This event is sponsored by the Education College Management Corporation, a nonprofit corporation providing services in support of higher education finance, they assist students and families in their efforts to plan and pay for college.

We are happy to announce that the Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2025–2026. Based on positive feedback from students, counselors, teachers, and colleges, we've decided to keep the essay prompts unchanged. Students will also see two changes to the optional “Additional information” questions as of August 1, 2025. First, the current “Community disruption” question will be updated to a “Challenges and circumstances” question to capture a broader range of impacts students may experience. Second, the “Additional information” question word limit will be reduced. By sharing these updates now, students will have the time they need to reflect on their personal stories and begin thinking about what they want to share with colleges. Feel free to use our essay writing resource, available in both English and Spanish, and our video tutorial breaking down each essay prompt.

CSM is a top-tier STEM School in Colorado – And They're Still Accepting Applications! At Colorado School of Mines, the college experience goes beyond the classroom. Located in Golden, Colorado, students will be surrounded by incredible hiking trails, climbing spots, and some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country — all while earning a top-tier STEM degree. Students can still apply for FREE during their late application deadline — make sure to apply by April 18th. Find out more here: https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/.

Don't miss your chance to join us to live like an RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work. For five weeks, you’ll follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, critiques, and projects. You’ll develop crucial skills in foundation courses and build upon those skills in a major of your choice. Spaces are filling fast–apply today to secure your spot! Camp begins on June 28th and ends on August 2nd, 2025.

The Congressional Art Competition is underway! Apply now for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. and to have your artwork hung inside the U.S. Capitol for one year! Open to teens in grades 9 - 11 and who live in Oregon's 4th Congressional District. Learn more here.

Mereté Hotels are hiring for the summer! June - August 2025 WHERE HOSPITALITY MEETS OPPORTUNITY We hire: Room Attendants, Breakfast Attendants, Front Desk Agents, Housepersons, and more! You can find us in Eugene & Springfield. At Mereté Hotel Management, we believe that a career in the hospitality industry can be both rewarding and fulfilling. Get more information or apply online now at www.meretehotels.com/careers.

The OSU Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Summer Veterinary Experience is a hands-on and engaging experience for academically talented high school students interested in veterinary medicine. Participants stay on the Oregon State Corvallis campus for the duration of the program. Participants will learn about college admissions and careers in the veterinary field, get to do some exciting hands-on activities, and much more! Application Closes: April 15, 2025 Camp Dates: July 27 - August 1, 2025 Program Fee: $900 Scholarship opportunities available. Learn more and apply here!

Culture Corner (outside of H20) will feature displays highlighting these monthly themes:

Please check in with Judy in H20 if you would like to contribute to Culture Corner or if you have photos or announcements for the Arts and Culture Corner. 

Sign up for alerts when our Churchill High School students need a helping hand with essential items that aren't provided by the school, like clothing, shoes, school supplies, and food.

Get involved today at www.15thnight.org/volunteer — your support makes a difference!

Here’s how you can contribute and spread some kindness:  

Feel free to drop off any donations at Churchill’s Front Office, Attention: Mike's Closet. 

Trista Neuman  

15th Night Coordinator  

neuman_t@4j.lane.edu

As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey by April 20 will be entered into the City of Eugene’s random drawing for a chance to win one of twelve $25 gift cards! Please take a moment to share your thoughts by filling out the survey here: School Transportation Survey. Your input is invaluable and we appreciate your time!

Como agradecimiento, todos los que completen la encuesta antes del 20 de abril participarán en el sorteo de la ciudad de Eugene para tener la oportunidad de ganar una de las doce tarjetas de regalo de $25. Tómese un momento para compartir sus opiniones completando la encuesta aquí: Encuesta de transporte escolar. ¡Su aporte es invaluable y apreciamos su tiempo!

Únete a 4J Safe Routes to School y sus socios en un evento gratuito para aprender a montar en bicicleta. Cascos y bicicletas serán proporcionados, o traer su propio.

Martes, 29 de abril de 5pm a 7pm en 4J Ed Center (200 North Monroe St, Eugene, OR

Folleto y evento en Facebook próximamente 

¡Recuerde, estos eventos son gratuitos y son para personas de TODAS LAS EDADES que aún no saben montar en bicicleta!

Join 90 by 30 for the Parent Community Café! They will discuss "Showing Up for Queer & Trans Youth" in both Spanish and English.

Choose from two dates:

Contact parentcafe@90by30.com for more information. 

We’re excited to share that Ophelia’s Place’s Spring Calendar of Activities is now available! 🌷 Our upcoming season is filled with engaging workshops, support groups, and fun activities designed to empower and support youth.

ODTI has officially opened up Summer Term registration! Below is a flyer for our upcoming Driver Education Program at/near your high school/location, although students may attend at any location offered. Due to high demand, we have also added an extra class to Churchill. We are so happy we are able to get more safe drivers on the road.

Click the links below to download the flyers.

Or, visit oregondrivertraining.com to see all available sessions and to sign up for summer sessions.