09.24 Senior Packets distributed during Advisory

10.01 FAFSA Forms available

10.05 Homecoming Ticket Sales Begin

10.06 UO Visit

10.09 NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD Day

10.13 Boosters Meeting

10.13 Fall Band Concert

10.14 Open House

10.15 Miners Cap/Gown Order Collection & Senior Item Delivery

10.17 Homecoming Dance

10.20 Picture Retakes

10.23 PSAT/MNSQT & SAT Testing Day (11th & 12th Grade)

10.31 Senior Ad Deadline

At Sheldon High School, we want every student to feel connected, supported, and successful. One of the most important ways we can help make that happen is also one of the simplest: being at school. This year, we are encouraging every student to attend school at least 90% of the time. When students are here consistently, they have more opportunities to learn, build relationships with teachers and friends, participate in activities, access support, and stay on track toward graduation.

What does 90% attendance look like? Over a 170-day school year, it means missing about 17 days or fewer. Missing just 1–2 days each month can quickly add up, which is why every day really does count. Regular attendance matters because students who are in school consistently are more likely to:

There is a graphic on the school’s webpage that contains all of this information, but I think the way that it is set up it may be easier to read: https://shs.4j.lane.edu/attendance-matters

We also understand that students sometimes need to miss school. Illness, appointments, family circumstances, and other challenges happen. Our goal is not to make students or families feel badly about an absence. Instead, we want to work together to reduce avoidable absences and provide support when something is getting in the way of a student being at school.

BELONG → ENGAGE → ATTEND → LEARN → GRADUATE

Attendance is an important part of that journey. When students show up, they give themselves more opportunities to learn, connect, and move toward their goals. Please help us encourage your student to aim for 90% attendance or better this year. If there is something making regular attendance difficult, please reach out. We want to partner with you and help.

Thank you for helping us make every day count at Sheldon High School.

Go Irish!

Mike Ingman

Principal

Sheldon High School

Requests to excuse absences must be received within 48 hours of the absence. If your student will miss 3 or more days of school due to a planned reason, use the Pre-arranged Absence Form available in the Attendance Office or on the Sheldon Website.

As a reminder, families can excuse their students' unplanned absences electronically as the district has moved attendance notifications to ParentSquare starting this school year.

Please note: You cannot reply directly to a notification email or text to excuse an absence. Family members must be registered in ParentSquare to send electronic attendance notes. To register, visit www.parentsquare.com/signin, and register using the email address or mobile phone number you provided your student's school.

As you look at your student’s attendance in ParentVue please ask your student about any attendance codes that may be coming up. If you need help signing up for ParentVue please do not hesitate to call Sheldon High School and we can help set that up for you.

4J's ongoing funding shortage is driving a major outreach to families this year around student technology use in classrooms.

The school district has always fully covered the cost of student technology device repair and replacement. Costs for this work have skyrocketed since 2020, when all students have been issued devices. With district financial reserves depleted, the district will run out of money to pay for device repair and replacement early this fall. Educators are asking parents—and students—to be aware of, and help reinforce, the proper care of devices so that repair and replacement is needed less. 

This fall, schools are sending home technology use agreements for all parents to read and sign, to make them aware of how these tools are used in instruction and the expectations for students to care for them. Students will also receive care guides for their devices such as iPads and laptops.

"We can't immediately shift our instructional model to only using shared devices in the classroom," Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said. "Since we will need to continue supplying students during this year, we have no option but to continue repair and replacement as needed. But every dollar the district can save on tech repair matters when we are looking at more budget cuts."

A spot for our Class of 2027 to find upcoming deadlines, graduation information, and other news.

Want to get more involved in the Sheldon community? We’d love to have you! In today’s schools, there are simply more jobs and responsibilities than there are people to do them. By volunteering at special events or helping with routine tasks, you can make a meaningful difference while allowing our teachers and staff to focus more on what matters most.  With the support of our volunteers, we can accomplish more and provide even more opportunities and services for our students and families.

Eugene School District 4J is committed to transparency, family engagement, and protecting student privacy. Federal and state laws, along with district policy, provide parents/guardians and students age 18 and older with important rights related to education records, privacy, directory information, surveys, statewide assessments, human sexuality education, and more. All parents and guardians are encouraged to review the information and forms provided by the district to learn more about these rights, including opportunities to review instructional materials, opt out of certain activities, and access student records. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your school administrator—we’re here to help support informed families and a strong school community.