Interested in joining EHS Leadership Class Next Year? Come to Rm 7 and pick up an application! They are due this Wednesday, February 15th.
Happy Kindness Week, Cougars! Today it’s time to cozy up to kindness. Tomorrow wear red or pink to show your love on Valentine’s Day, and head to the quad at lunch for the Thank You Note station. It’s cool to be kind!
After School Tutoring & Study Hall is open after school: Mrs. Olsen is available from 3:15-4:15 pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Rm. 29, and Mr. Louro is available on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm. You can email Mrs. Olsen or Mr. Louro with any questions.
Art Club Meeting February 14 at lunch in Rm 40. We will be taking our yearbook photo!
Photo Club Meeting Wednesday February 15 during lunch in rm 40.
First Responder Leadership: Applications for the Mr. Cougar Pageant are due this week, please turn them into Rescue 42 or Station 41. The event will take place on Thursday, March 9th!
Blood Drive- On the fence about donating blood? Those who donate will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and a coupon for a free pizza from Mountain Mike’s. The Spring blood drive is scheduled for Feb 16th. Students, staff, and community members 16 years old or older can sign up at the following link (blood drive sign-ups). If you will be 16 you need to get a parent waiver signed and should see Mr. Bower. If you have any questions, email Mr. Bower at [email protected]..
Attention FFA Members: This week is National FFA Week, be sure to join us today at lunch by the ag classrooms for an obstacle course and tomorrow at 3:30pm for our FFA meeting in the cafeteria. The final payment for the State FFA Conference, delegates have a final payment of $135 and all other attendees will pay $300 is due by March 1st. There will be one final make up meeting for poultry and rabbit exhibitors Thursday February 9th in RM 25. Attendance is mandatory unless you attended the previous meeting. If you are showing dairy cattle, there will be a meeting at lunch tomorrow in room 37.
Youth Advisory Council- Are you interested in working side by side with policymakers on educational issues that affect young people, their families, their schools and their communities? Students between the ages of 15- 18 years old are eligible to apply for the California Department of Education’s Youth Advisory Council. See the counseling department for more information, if you are interested. Application deadline is February 24, 2023.
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Come support the EHS Music program. We will be having our annual Coffee House Concert tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 14th at 6:00 pm in the EHS Theater. Entree is $5. Enjoy some great music, desserts and coffee.
Sacred Heart Club: There’s no greater Love than that of God so Join Father Raj and the Sacred Heart Club this Valentine’s Day in Room 11 during lunch for pizza and fellowship and experiencing God’s love. All students Catholic or not are welcome.
There are a limited number of 2023 Escalon High yearbooks left to pre-order and will be sold on a first-come first served basis. Once sold out, we will not be able to have extras printed. Buy yours before it’s too late at yearbookordercenter.com with the school code: 7631. Email Mrs.Fanjul if you’re unsure if you’ve bought one.
Senior News
Seniors looking for scholarships…Did you attend Farmington or Van Allen? Do you plan to major in law enforcement? Are you majoring in Ag or Architecture? There are scholarships for everyone. If you haven’t already, please stop by and see Mrs. Nunes in the ASB office. She’ll help make the scholarship process easier.
Seniors interested in applying to Delta College We will be hosting an application workshop on Friday, March 3rd. Please visit the Senior Google Classroom and complete the form to reserve your spot.
Seniors planning to attend MJC--- We will be taking buses to tour both MJC West and East Campus, going over education plans, and getting student ID cards on March 16, 2023. You must have applied to MJC prior to attending this! If you would like to attend, please go to the Senior Google classroom to sign up using the google form.
Please stop by and talk about scholarships with Mrs. Nunes in the ASB office. There are scholarships for everyone. Don’t miss out on getting some money for your education. Scholarships are closing every day. Let’s talk soon.
Disney Grad Nite registration is first come, first served until we fill the 100 spots. The reservation window is closed, so there’s no guarantee that you wait to register. Grad Nite will be held Friday, May 19-Saturday, May 20. This is open for EHS Seniors ONLY. Registration and payments will be made online only: https://gltravelco.wetravel.com/trips/2023-escalon-high-school-grad-nite-trip-gl-travel-anaheim-ca-usa-61326779
Graduation Cap & Gown Orders can be made through Jostens only using the following three options:
- Website: www.jostens.com - type in our school name To buy cap, gown & tassel only, visit this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1003954/Escalon-High-School/-/1910020451/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1910020514/
- Phone: 1-800-JOSTENS (800-567-8367)
- Mail Order: 5631 N Figarden Dr. #110, Fresno, CA 93722
Sports
Congratulations to our wrestling team, they were the Div 5 Section Runner Up this past week at the Divisional Tournament. Luca Cerasi took 1st place and JW Mills, Christian T. Cruz, John Konradi, Anthony Jones, David Ingles, and Frank Rodriguez have all advanced to Masters this Friday and Saturday at the Stockton Arena.
Congratulations to the Varsity boys basketball team for earning the #7 seed in the upcoming playoffs. They will host a HOME playoff this Wednesday vs. Orestimba at 7pm. Come support the boys and pack the gym!
Unfortunately ASB cards do not grant free admission for CIF playoff games. However, the first 100 Escalon students will receive FREE admission to the game. Doors will open at 6:15pm.
The GoFan link to purchase tickets for Wednesday’s HOME playoff boys’ basketball game is https://gofan.co/app/events/902980?schoolId=CA22540
Monday:
Tuesday:
Playoffs Round 1: Girls Basketball at Capital Christian 7:00 pm - please release the girls at 2:05
Playoffs Round 1: Boys Soccer at Sonora 6:00 pm
Wednesday:
Boys Basketball game home vs Orestimba at 7:00 pm
Thursday:
Friday
Wrestling (Boys & Girls) Masters at Stockton Arena - All Day
Saturday:
Wrestling Masters at Stockton Arena