Counseling Corner February 2026 - Kindness
Candy Gram Dance
AMS students are invited to our Candy Gram Dance on Friday, February 13, from 3:30–5:00 PM.
Ticket prices:
$5 presale (tickets can be purchased in the Main Office)
$7 at the door
Important reminders:
Cell phones are prohibited
Students must bring their student ID for entry
Candy Grams will be available for purchase at the dance for $1 each—a fun way to send a sweet surprise to a friend.
Sacks available for purchase as well.
Volunteers & Donations Needed:
We appreciate parent support to help make this event a success. Please use the link below to sign up to volunteer or donate: Feb. 13th, 2026 Candy-Gram Dance Volunteer & Donation Sign Up – Fill out form
AHS Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 5–8)
Ashland High School is hosting a Girls Basketball Camp for 5th–8th grade girls on February 7 and February 14, 2026, from 9:00am–12:00pm in the AHS Main Gym. Cost is $50 per day or $80 for both days, and campers receive a free camp shirt plus other prizes. All proceeds support AHS girls basketball fundraising.
Flyer and registration
Ashland Schools Foundation
Make a $10 Gift, We'll Send a Valentine!
Do you want to say 'thank you' to an Ashland teacher or staff member on Valentine's Day? A $10 gift to Ashland Schools Foundation is a great way to do it (and we'll take care of delivering the card!).
When you donate by February 6th, we'll turn each $10 gift into a Valentine's Day card for the Ashland Public Schools educator you choose. Want to send more? A $50 gift means 5 Valentine's Day cards — just types their names, school names, who it's from, and a short message. We'll take care of the rest.
Show your love for Ashland schools this Valentine's Day, and let your student's favorite people know how much you value all they do to make Ashland a special place to grow and learn!
MAKE A $10 VALENTINE'S GIFT
Ashland’s 38th Annual MLK Day Celebration is happening Monday, January 19 at the Historic Ashland Armory, and we’re proud to share that Ashland Middle School students will be part of this meaningful event.
🎤 AMS students Neva Rohlen and Zoey Robertson Horner will recite a poem in collaboration with the Ashland High School BSU. Zoey will also perform “Black Girl Joy” by Joshunda Sanders—a powerful celebration of identity, resilience, and joy.
🕛 Event begins at 12:00 PM (doors open at 11:30 AM)
📍 Historic Ashland Armory
🎟️ Free and open to the public
The celebration includes live performances, a keynote address, and a community march to Ashland Plaza for the “I Have a Dream” speech.
We invite AMS families to join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and supporting our students as they lend their voices to this important day.
This January, we’re celebrating the dedicated Ashland School District board members who work tirelessly to support students, staff, and our entire school community. Their thoughtful leadership and countless hours of service make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
Please join us in thanking them for their commitment and service! 👏💙
Thanks to the generosity of our local community, this special space has received a beautiful facelift—and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Huge thanks to:
• Henry Cislo, owner of Leave Your Mark, for donating all of the materials
• Jason Skupeen for the landscaping work—it looks fantastic
• AMS students for helping clean up and spruce up the space
• Ginny Sagal, retired AMS Educational Assistant, for originally bringing the Kindness Rock Garden to life and for her continued care, coordination, and dedication in making this welcoming spot possible
We invite parents, students, and community members to join in by creating Kindness Rocks and leaving them in the garden for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for helping us keep kindness front and center at AMS!
🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Week is coming to AMS! ✨🎄
December 15–19
Get ready to have some fun and show your school spirit during Holiday Spirit Week! Each day has a festive theme, and students are encouraged to join in as much (or as little) as they’d like.
🟢 Monday: Holiday PJ Day
❄️ Tuesday: Frosty Day (all white!)
🧝 Wednesday: Elf Day
🎁 Thursday: Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
✨ Friday: Festive & Fancy Friday
We can’t wait to see the creativity, cozy outfits, and holiday cheer around campus.💙💛
Student Council is launching a heartwarming fundraiser to support the Southern Oregon Humane Society! From December 4–17, we’re asking our AMS community to bring in dollars and spare change to help local animals get food, medical care, and a safe place to land.
🏆 Homeroom Challenge: The class that raises the most wins a donut party!
At the end of the drive, our Student Council will head to S.O. Humane to deliver the funds in person, help with simple facility tasks, and finish the visit by spending time with one of the shelter dogs.
Let’s make a big impact together, AMS! 💙💛🐶
2026 Mt. Ashland School Youth Program – Learn to Ski & Ride!
The Mt. Ashland ski and ride program is back for AMS, Trails, and Willow Wind 6th–8th graders! Registration runs December 5–26, and the program includes three Friday sessions: January 9, 16, and 23 (with a make-up on January 30 if needed). Lessons run from 6–8 PM, and participation in the lesson is required.
Buses will transport students to and from AMS. Families should watch for an upcoming fundraiser through GoFundMe supporting transportation costs.
For details or volunteer coordination questions, please contact
Michelle Cruz at michelle_marie_h@hotmail.com
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AHS Culinary Program students were awarded 1st and 2nd place at the inaugural Southern Oregon Kitchen Klash!!!
🎉 Spirit Week is officially underway at AMS! 🎉
Today was Tie-Dye Tuesday, and we spotted many bright pops of color to kick things off — thanks to everyone who joined in! 💙
Here’s what’s coming up so your student can plan their “What to Wear” for the rest of the week:
👉 Wednesday – Wear Your Gear Day
Sports gear, team jerseys, AMS spirit wear — or dress like a dodgeball all-star! 💛
👉 Thursday – Thankful Thursday
Think Thanksgiving vibes! Twin with a friend as turkey drumsticks, dress as your favorite pie, show off football spirit, or represent something (or someone!) you’re thankful for. 💙
👉 Friday – Flannel Friday
All things flannel — PJs, cozy shirts, anything soft and plaid. 💛
We can’t wait to see more creativity as the week goes on! 💙
Please stop by during the final days of the AMS Food Drive — Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Look for our BSU students in the AMS parking lot before school. You can drop donations off then, or bring them to the main office anytime during the school day. Cash donations are also welcome, and we’ll do the shopping for you.
Every contribution supports local families, and we’re incredibly proud of these students for stepping up and leading with heart.
If you’re able, swing by and drop off a can or two. Together, we can make a real difference!
When strong winds left our campus covered in branches and debris, several students rolled up their sleeves and helped clean up the grounds.
Way to go, Bear Cubs!
The AMS Black Student Union is collecting non-perishable food items to support Jackson County United Way and local families in need!
📍 Drop-off Locations:
During morning drop-off in front of Ashland Middle School
Inside the Main Office and Commons
📅 Collection Dates:
November 5–19
Let’s come together as a community to make a difference this season!
Questions? Contact Sessceal Reynolds, BSU Advisor
📧 Sessceal.Reynolds@ashland.k12.or.us
Together, we serve. Together, we lead.
🎃 Calling All Ghouls, Goblins, and Bear Cubs! 👻
The Ashland Chamber’s Children’s Halloween Parade is today, Friday, October 31st!
The parade begins at 3:45 PM at the Ashland Public Library and travels down East Main Street to the Plaza. Children and families are invited to march in the parade, then enjoy trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses.
🎶 This year, the AMS Band will lead the parade, with spooky tunes and school spirit!
If you can’t make it downtown, you can still catch the fun on the Ashland Plaza Cam.
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It’s sure to be a frightfully fun afternoon for the whole family — see you there!
📍 Ashland School District Office
📅 Friday, August 8 & Friday, August 15
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 885 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR
📩 For more info, email sub_services@soesd.k12.or.us or call 541-776-8590 x1182
Help us make a difference in our schools—one day at a time! 🍎✨
#AshlandSchoolDistrict #NowHiring #SubstituteJobs #SupportEducation
📍 Ashland School District Office
📅 Friday, August 8 & Friday, August 15
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 885 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR
📩 For more info, email sub_services@soesd.k12.or.us or call 541-776-8590 x1182
Help us make a difference in our schools—one day at a time! 🍎✨
#AshlandSchoolDistrict #SubstituteJobs #SupportEducation
