Attention Seniors! Escalon High School will host a Financial Aid Workshop in the library on Wednesday, December 11th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This drop-in event will help students and parents complete the FAFSA or CADAA applications, with assistance available in English and Spanish. To streamline the process, please create your FSA ID ahead of time. Contact your counselor with any questions.
Ok… you gamers get out of the cold and put those phones down and come to the library during lunch and play some board games. Hope to see you there!
No photo club meeting this week. Our next meeting will be on Jan 15th
Need help with housework? Class of 2026 Prom Fundraiser! Escalon residents need help with getting your home clean for the holidays or anytime? Treat yourself (or someone else) to a gift certificate here to have a locally owned company do the work for you! Here’s a link: ROMAN PROPERTY CARE GIFT CERTIFICATE - 1 HR Thank you for supporting the 2025 Prom while taking care of your property!
AP exams are available for purchase online for $114 per exam. Go to: EHS AP Exams to purchase the exams. AP Sales will end for this school year on February 28 at 9pm. They are only available online. If you think you may qualify for a reduced rate, please see Karen Nunes in the ASB office before placing your order online.
Looking for a Job? Swing by Mrs. Olsen’s room (32) to check out the local job opportunities for high school students! Seasonal jobs are now posted
CTE LEADERSHIP: SJC Adopt a Child Toy Donation Drive: Bring Joy This Holiday Season! This holiday season, we’re reaching out to our amazing Cougars, to help make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Through the SJC Adopt a Child Toy Donation Drive, we aim to bring hope and happiness to children in foster care, those facing homelessness, and those enduring challenging circumstances right here in our county.
Items Needed: Amazon & Walmart Gift Cards, Baby Dolls, McDonald’s Gift Cards (for a fun meal), Infant Clothes (for babies in need)
The children we are supporting range from 6 months to 16 years old—your donations will directly impact their holiday experience and brighten their future. Let’s come together to show our love and support for these kids who need us most.
Drop-off Locations: RM 7
Deadline: Wednesday, 12/18/24
Dance Club: The Dance club will be meeting Mondays and Thursdays at lunch in the old gym. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your dance skills, all interested are welcome to join.
STEM Club: We will be having a meeting this Thursday in room 2 at lunch. It will be a quick meeting.
Attention Floral students - The Escalon Historical Society is looking for volunteers to design their window displays. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Stark for more information
CSF Members - We are going to hold a club meeting in Room 6 on Thursday, December 12th at lunch. Make sure you are there to receive updates about the spring semester!
Attention FFA Students - Our last FFA meeting of the semester is today at 6pm in the cafeteria. Be sure to wear your ugly christmas sweaters and be prepared to decorate christmas cookies!
Escalon Strong Community Cougars are doing a Winter Warmth Drive and would love your help. Please bring any new (or gently used) coats, blankets, beanies, gloves, or socks to Room 7. Donations will be collected and taken to a homeless shelter in Modesto to help those in need stay a little warmer during these Winter months. Thank you from ESCC.
PEER TUTORING- Need help in a particular class? Want to study for a test or need someone that has taken a class to help you with grasping a concept? Fill out this form and get paired with a member of the Peer Tutoring Club! Click Here to Get a Tutor
Agriculture and FFA students, if you missed the student interest meeting to show small animals at the 2025 AgFest Fair, and are interested in showing poultry or rabbits, please visit Mr. Moules by Wednesday, December 18th to retrieve important information.
Drama Club: Lights, Camera, ACTION! A holiday-themed Drama meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12th, in room#5 during lunchtime. Hope to see you there!
TEACHER TUTORING (Intervention & Enrichment)
Science:
- Room 2 with Mr. A
- Mornings: 7:30 AM
Spanish:
- Room 22 with Sra. Rivera
- Tuesday Mornings: 7:30 AM
- Thursday After School: Until 4:30 PM
Math:
- Room 32 with Mrs. Olsen:
- Mondays: 3:15 to 4:15
- Room 31 with Mr. Eisaei:
- Thursdays, 3:10 - 4:10 PM
Seniors: Graduation Reminder
- Cap and Gown: To participate in the graduation ceremony, all students must have a cap and gown purchased only through Jostens. CLICK HERE to order.
- Using a Sibling’s Cap and Gown? You may reuse it, but you will still need to purchase a new tassel for the cap through Jostens.
- Questions? Contact Liz Nunes at ext. 7102.
Start preparing now—it’s never too early!
Seniors Gradnite: If you haven't yet, grab the Grad Nite link (below) or swing by and see Karen—don’t miss out on this year’s unforgettable Disney trip! Spots are limited, and it's first come, first served, so lock yours in now!
Disney Grad Night sales are open through Dec 16! - May 2025 (exact date TBA): $100 deposit can still be paid now to get on the waitlist. Total cost = $459 Use QR code on attached flier for more info or payment.Grad Night Flyer Alternately, you can go to https://www.gltravelco.com/payments to register and/or make a payment. Registration is currently for a waitlist. Pay the deposit to get your spot on the waitlist today. If enough kids get on the waitlist, you will be able to go. There is no risk to get on the waitlist. If we are unable to fill another bus, you will receive a refund from GL Travel.
Senior Football and Baseball Players don’t miss the opportunity to apply for The Greg Cupit Memorial Scholarship is open for senior boys who play Baseball and/or Football. It is due December 14 (THIS WEEK!!).
There’s a NEW scholarship open to all seniors. Please apply for the Escalon Historical Society Scholarship. It’s due February 28, 2025. If you already received a list from Karen, this one is not on the list….Please ADD IT to your list and apply.
College is expensive, and these days, most students need some financial assistance to afford their education. Luckily, help is readily available. There are scholarships for everyone! NOW is the time to find out which ones are for YOU. Stop by the ASB Office for more information.
Anyone interested in playing baseball this year... there will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, December 12th in room 11 during lunch
Wrestling: Attention wrestlers practice today is after school at 2:30 pm.
Wednesday, 12/11
Thursday, 12/12
Girls Soccer HOME vs Johansen - 3:30 - Release the girls at 2:30
Boys Soccer at Johansen - 4:00 and 5:30 - Depart at 2:45 - Release at 2:30
Boys Basketball Home vs East Union - 4:00/5:30/7
Girls Basketball Tournament at Gregori - TBD
Friday, 12/13
Boys Basketball at Central Valley - 4:30/6:00/7:30; Release the Freshmen team and the following JV players; AJ Covello, Cole Fox, Drew Hagan, and Logan Castellanos at 2:55pm; 3:05pm depart
Girls Basketball Tournament at Gregori - TBD
Finals Schedule
Wednesday, December 18
Pre Period: 7:07 - 8:05
1st Period: 8:10 - 10:25
Break 10:25 - 10:40
2nd Period: 10:45 - 1:00
Thursday, December 19
Pre Period: 7:07 - 8:05
3rd Period: 8:10 - 10:25
Break 10:25 - 10:40
4th Period: 10:45 - 1:00
Friday, December 20
5th Period: 8:10 - 10:25
Break 10:25 - 10:40
6th Period: 10:45 - 1:00
REMINDER: BUSES WILL RUN AT REGULAR TIME 12/18 - 12/20 (3:05) - Students are not allowed at any other school site after School
* Any student taking the bus must catch it at EHS. They are not allowed to board at El Portal or any other site
* The library will be open for students to study for their finals