TuHS Family Newsletter

04/28 - 30-Min Schedule - Prom Assembly

04/28-05/02 - Prom Spirit Week

04/30 - Jostens Graduation Delivery - BOTH LUNCHES

05/03 - Prom - Crystal Ballroom 8-10:30pm

05/08 - Advanced Theater Double Feature 5:30pm

05/09 - Advanced Theater Double Feature 5:30pm

05/15 - 20-Min Schedule

05/20 - WIN Time - 40-Min Schedule

05/21 - No School - Teacher Workday

05/22 - WIN Time - 40-Min Schedule

05/26 - No School - Memorial Day

05/28 - Wolfchella - 5pm

05/29 - Pops Choir Concert Night #1 - 7pm

05/30 - Pops Choir Concert Night #2 - 7pm

Cell Phone Policy:

Thanks to the cooperation of our students and the support of our parent community, we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in maintaining a focused and productive learning environment.

However, we do need your help with one particular area. We want to remind students that instructional time includes the time spent going to and from the bathroom or other locations during class. 

This means that cell phones should remain in the classroom when students use the restroom or take a break.

If a student is found using their cell phone during this time, it will be confiscated and taken to the main office, where they will be able to pick it up at the end of the day. 

We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing this expectation with your child.  Thank you for helping us create a learning environment free from distractions. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know!

Tickets for Prom on sale on Monday 4/7-5/1 for online and before school and lunches for cash payment with our Bookkeeper.  

Please enter your Student ID Number as your PASSCODE. This will unlock the discounted price if you have ASB. 

For guest please use the Student ID Number of the TUHS student plus a G in front.  EX: G12345

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Personal Computers on Campus

We have noticed an increase of students using personal laptop computers on campus and wanted to remind students that their school-issued devices have to be used in classrooms in order to be able to perform all the required school work. 

Personal devices cannot be used because they are not designed, configured and managed in a way that would allow them to work with the school network and all data systems.  

Students may use their personal electronics and cell phones before and after school, and during passing periods and lunch breaks.

Please see the Student Technology Use Agreement or the Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook for more information.

It has been brought to our attention from local businesses that senior students playing the “Senior Assassin” game with squirt guns have been disrupting businesses and the community. This can be especially upsetting in dark or crowded environments where children, families and community members can be startled.

We are begging students to not play this game in businesses or heavily populated areas.  Please use your best judgement and think of those around you who might be affected by your actions when participating.

2025-2026 School Calendar:

The 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved by the School Board and is now available on the TTSD website: ttsdschools.org

Attention New Drivers:

We hope this newsletter finds you well. As we approach the exciting milestone of our 10th graders receiving their drivers licenses, we want to address an important issue regarding parking privileges at our school.

It has come to our attention that some newly licensed 10th grade students have been parking in the school parking lot without a permit. We understand the excitement that comes with this newfound freedom; however, we must emphasize that the school parking lot is currently at full capacity.

All available parking spots have been allocated to Juniors and Seniors who were licensed to drive at the beginning of the academic year, as well as students who were on the waiting list. Unfortunately, there are no additional spots available for 10th graders at this time.

We kindly request that 10th grade students refrain from parking in the school parking lot without a permit. Violating this parking policy will result in serious consequences, including the revocation of the opportunity to be entered into next year's parking lot lottery. This means that students who disregard the policy may jeopardize their chances of obtaining a parking spot in their Junior and Senior years.

We encourage all 10th grade students to explore alternative transportation options, such as carpooling with upperclassmen who have permits, utilizing public transportation, or arranging rides with parents or guardians until they become eligible for a parking pass.

Please understand that these measures are in place to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all students. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to the school administration.

Thank you for your attention to this important issue.

Are we doing districtwide ACT this year?

We will not be doing district wide ACT testing this year as we have done in previous years. We will, however, be supporting students and families as they seek to schedule testing at national testing sites across the region.

How do I sign up for the ACT at a national testing center?

You can sign up for ACT testing at a national testing site through the ACT website: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

What if I cannot afford the ACT?

ACT has a waiver process for families unable to afford the ACT testing fee. Counselors at each school were provided with those waivers and can help you complete the process. An ACT test waiver also includes free test prep resources.

What if my child needs accommodations?

ACT does allow for a small set of accommodations for testing, however, they are not as comprehensive as the state test given by schools every year. You can work with your counselor to sign up for the ACT with accommodations.

Dear TuHS Families,

Due to this year’s venue change and the size of the graduating class, each senior will receive six tickets for the TuHS 2025 Graduation Ceremony.

Tickets will be emailed directly from PSU to students two weeks before graduation. Once distributed, it will be each student’s or family’s responsibility to manage their tickets. Each ticket’s QR code can only be scanned once for entry.

If your family needs additional tickets, we encourage you to connect with other families who may have extras to share.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we celebrate the Class of 2025. 

Senior Slideshow 

2024-2025 MEETING CALENDAR of EVENTS 

Board Meeting - Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00pm (TuHS Library)

Board Meeting - Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00pm (TuHS Library)

Interested? Call or Text Bob Patzke (503) 703-7527

Volunteer for TUPD Summer Camp!

Exciting opportunity to work with Middle School aged kids!

Stop by room 125 for more information and to pick up an application from our SRO Officer Miller.

Please email Officer Miller with questions.

Hello from the 2025 Oregon Girls State Commission.  We are planning a dynamic, fun and informative session this summer at Oregon State University, June 22 through June 28.  This will be Oregon’s 87th year of bringing girls together who have completed their junior year of high school, and exhibit leadership and academic skills.

We teach basic democratic government civics.  The girls begin by electing city officials, as in mayors, and city commissioners.  They later elect county officials, as in a county sheriff, judges, and commissioners. Mock trials are organized, and other educational, entertaining speakers and guided discussions are held.  Later in the week, they elect a fully functioning Girls State legislature, supreme court, and governor.

Boys State and Girls State will be on campus during the same week. We have scheduled many current elected officials, as well as business and professional leaders throughout the state.  We will be transporting the boys and girls to Salem to tour the capitol and meet with their local Oregon Senators and Representatives.  

The applicant or their family need to phone their nearest unit for sponsorship, and to find out where to send the application.  Fees for the entire week are $300 from the unit and $100 from each applicant/family.

Here is the LINK to the website for instructions on how to apply for the Samsung Scholarship, only awarded to one boy and one girl that complete the entire week,  The scholarship winners are also eligible to win a national scholarship contest,

Please call with questions to:

Karla Thaler, Oregon GS Director 2025

503-319-5818 ogskarlat@gmail.com

Connie Smith, Oregon GS Commissioner 2025

503-807-1603        connieug46@gmail.com

Portland Metro Fire Camp

Portland Metro Fire Camp was started in 2009 by Portland Firefighter Lisa Knight as a tool to engage with and outreach to young women. Lisa recognized a need in the fire service to reach out to a severely underrepresented group; even today women make up only 4% of professional firefighters in the US.

Back in 2009, PMFC was modeled after Camp BLAZE, a week-long fire camp for young women which was one of the only of its kind at the time.

In the beginning, PMFC welcomed 14 campers and spanned three days in the summer. Today PMFC has blossomed into a non-profit organization that has expanded to include two three-day camps each summer and averages 80 - 90 campers per year.

PMFC is a hands-on camp, run by professional female firefighters. Each day campers participate in vehicle extrication, hose handling skills, search & rescue operations, chainsaw operation, and many other firefighting activities all while being supported and encouraged by other women who were once in their shoes. PMFC now caters to young women ages 16 -22 and focuses on building confidence, leadership, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and ensuring that firefighting and other male dominated careers are seen as the wonderful career options they are for young women.

Apply Here

2025 Portland Metro Fire Camp

First Camp: Hosted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, this camp will take place on the TVF&R training grounds located in Sherwood, OR.

• Date: June 20 - 22, 2025

• Address: Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Training Center: 12400 SW Tonquin Rd. Sherwood, OR 97140

• Applications for TVF&R Camp will go live on March 3rd, 2025 and close on May 12, 2025.

Second Camp: Hosted by Portland Fire & Rescue, this camp will take place on the PF&R training grounds located in NE Portland, OR.

• Date: Fall dates to be announced at a later date.

• Address: Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center: 4800 NE 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 97230

CRITERIA: To attend you must identify as female ages 16 - 22

NOTE: If you have previously attended a PMFC camp, you will be placed on a wait-list as we prioritize giving the experience to someone who hasn’t been able to attend yet. We will accept as many applicants as possible! Questions?  email: julie.baggs@portlandoregon.gov

Student Voices Needed: Applications Open to Participate in ODE’s 2025-26 Rule Making Process