2023-24 Announcements
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
June 2024
June 3, 2024
Join us for a celebration of the class of 2028 as they transition into high school on June 12th in the Student Center. Students will arrive at 5pm and the event starts at 5:30. Light refreshments and photo opportunities will be in the courtyard following the event.
June 4, 2024
Horse feeding/stall cleaning needed, pay is negotiable. Contact Cindy at 541-510-9667.
Temporary help needed moving orchard waste. Contact Pat at 541-746-2646.
June 5, 2024
All students in grades 9 through 11 are invited to apply for the Technology Support Summer Internship. Applications can be picked up from the HS office. The internship will start on July 8th and end on August 15th. This position will require interns to work Monday through Thursday, approximately 15-20 hours per week, at a rate of $15 per hour. Interns will learn about district technology and sharpen existing tech skills while helping the technology department prepare for the 24-25 school year. Applicants must have a positive attitude, a rudimentary level of technology skills, and the desire to learn. Applications are due back to the HS front office by June 12th, interviews will be on June 14th, and a decision will be made by June 18th.
June 6, 2024
The Baccalaureate service will be tonight at 7pm in the Student Center. Graduates must wear their caps and gowns for this event.
June 7, 2024
Graduation will be live streamed tonight. Go to this link to sign in and view: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/pleasant-hill-high-school-pleasant-hill-or/evt2dc3518fc8
June 10, 2024
Parents are inviting you to come to a celebration for the class of 2028 as they transition into high school on June 12th in the Student Center. Students will arrive at 5pm and the event starts at 5:30. Light refreshments and photo opportunities will be in the courtyard following the event.
June 11, 2024
All students in grades 9 through 11 are invited to apply for the Technology Support Summer Internship. Applications can be picked up from the HS office. The internship will start on July 8th and end on August 15th. This position will require interns to work Monday through Thursday, approximately 15-20 hours per week, at a rate of $15 per hour. Interns will learn about district technology and sharpen existing tech skills while helping the technology department prepare for the 24-25 school year. Applicants must have a positive attitude, a rudimentary level of technology skills, and the desire to learn. Applications are due back to the HS front office by June 12th, interviews will be on June 14th, and a decision will be made by June 18th.
June 12, 2024
Summer EBT is a new grocery benefits program that starts this summer. It helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer when school is out. Families will get $120 for each eligible child. Families that do not have SNAP, TANF, or OHP and may be eligible, will need to apply. Go to Oregon Summer EBT for more information and to check if your child may be eligible.
June 13, 2024
Pre-ACT score reports are in. You may pick those up in the HS Counseling office at lunch time or after school today.
May 2024
May 1, 2024
Stop by the high school greenhouse on Saturday to support CTE and FFA at the Pleasant Hill High School plant sale! Doors will be open from 9-4pm.
May 2, 2024
4-H STEM Summer Camp is being offered by the OSU Extension Service for Lane County students in grades K-8 June 24-27. For more information, please visit 4-H STEM Summer Camp. Registration deadline is June 19th.
May 3, 2024
During the month of May, optional workouts will be open to current 8th-11th graders on Wednesdays, from 3:30-4:30. Please meet upstairs in the main gym. The official tryout process will begin May 28th. Tryout practices will be mandatory May 28-31 for anyone wanting to be on the team next year. May 28-30, tryouts will be 3:30-4:30 and on Friday, May 31st, we will start right after school.
May 6, 2024
Congratulations to Dallin Bahen, Charlotte Newman, Steven Gunn, Noah Bernacki, James Hoopman, and Levi Ross for earning Outstanding Musician awards at the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival on Saturday. Also, congratulations to Solar Jazz for placing 1st in their division at the festival. Great job!
May 7, 2024
The Staff vs Senior Basketball game is happening again this year at Springfest on May 24th! If you are a senior and are interested in playing in the basketball game against the PHHS staff, please sign up in the front office.
May 8, 2024
If you are a current 9th-11th grade student interested in being a part of Student Council next year, come to the mandatory informational meeting on Monday, May 13th during lunch in room 22.
If you are a current 8th grade student interested in running for Student Council next year, come to the mandatory meeting on Wednesday, May 15th during lunch in room 4.
May 9, 2024
Congratulations to the following seniors for being chosen for prom court: Merin Cunningham, Tressa Geyer, Savannah White, Noah Bernacki, Braedon Hazel, and DJ Holman.
May 10, 2024
Pleasant Hill Boosters is now accepting applications for their annual Booster Scholarships. Please visit their website for more information: Pleasant Hill Booster Club - Home
May 13, 2024
The Glow in the Dark Dance will be on Friday, from 5:30-7:30 in the Student Center. The cost to attend is $3 at the door. This dance is for Pleasant Hill Middle School students only.
May 14, 2024
Class of 2025 students, parents, and guardians, please join us tonight at 7pm in the Student Center for Incoming Senior Parent Night. We will touch on what to expect for Senior year, important dates, trades and college/university pathways, and more. We look forward to seeing you all there!
May 15, 2024
Congratulations to the following students, who are moving on to compete at the state track meet: Steven Gunn, Braedon Hazel, Gage Roper, Zach Seratte, Jackson Weller, Jessica Clough, Ellie Epperson, Dakota Hyland, Soleis Jones, and Ryan Thomas.
May 16, 2024
Do you have a sibling who graduated with the Pleasant Hill Class of 2020, that ill-fated year when we left school in the spring and never came back? If so, Ms. Bonaventure probably has a SENIOR LETTER that they wrote to themselves to be delivered on their graduation. Come talk to her in Room 13 and let’s get these letters delivered – four years late!
May 17, 2024
Congratulations to our Varsity Softball team for earning the title of Mountain Valley Conference Champions!
Good luck to Solar Jazz today as they compete in the state championships at Mt. Hood Community College!
May 20, 2024
Congratulations to Solar Jazz for placing first in the OMEA State Jazz Championships in the 3A division at Mt. Hood Community College. Our jazz combo also placed 3rd in an open division, which includes all school sizes in the state. Great job!
May 21, 2024
Congratulations to the members of our high school track team who competed at the OSAA State Championships this past weekend. Soleis Jones beat our school record in the 400m with a time of 59.31, Girls 4x100 relay team broke our school record, also earning 2nd place in state, Zach Seratte placed 5th in high jump, and Ryan Thomas was 1st in the 100m. Congratulations to Steven Gunn and Braedon Hazel for placing 9th and 10th in javelin. Great job everyone!
May 22, 2024
If you are interested in being an Outdoor School Counselor next year, please join us for an informational meeting today during high school lunch in room 10. Applications will be due on May 31st.
May 23, 2024
Congratulations to our Varsity Softball team on finishing a great season, being ranked in the top 10 in state!
May 24, 2024
Come out and support our Varsity Baseball team as they move into the quarterfinals of state playoffs. They play against Sisters at home today at 4:30. State playoff ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for students, cash only please.
May 28, 2024
Congratulations to Wylie Blake for qualifying for OHSET regionals in Team Sorting and Steer Daubing. Great job!
May 29, 2024
Join us for a celebration of the class of 2028 as they transition into high school on June 12th in the Student Center. Students will arrive at 5pm and the event starts at 5:30. Light refreshments and photo opportunities will be in the courtyard following the event.
May 30, 2024
All library materials need to be returned before graduation or you will be charged for any missing items. Please take care of outstanding sports fees, food service balances, AP tests, etc. by the end of the day Wednesday, June 5th.
May 31, 2024
Students who are needing final transcripts sent to their college/university need to complete this request form: https://phhs.pleasanthill.k12.
April 2024
April 1, 2024
If you’d like to donate blood tomorrow, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: pleasanthillhs to schedule an appointment. Students who are age 16 will need a parent consent form. These are available in the front office.
April 2, 2024
MS Boys Soccer will have their first open field on Friday, from 1:30-3. Meet in the bleachers after school. Make sure you are registered and have a current sports physical on file at the office.
April 3, 2024
There will be a Prom committee meeting today during lunch in the conference room.
April 4, 2024
The art room received a generous grant from the Pleasant Hill Education Foundation to purchase sketchbooks for every PHMS/HS student who would like one, regardless of whether or not they are currently taking an art class. Students, if you are interested in a sketchbook, please talk to Ms. Jampolsky.
April 5, 2024
There will be a meeting for all returning or newly interested HS Girls Volleyball players during lunch on Tuesday in Room S5.
April 8, 2024
This is a reminder that the back parking lot will be closed on Wednesday.
April 9, 2024
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students should complete their forecasting online by April 11. Juniors also need to schedule an advising appointment with Mrs. Anderson. The link and information is in your student email.
April 10, 2024
Juniors and Seniors, please reserve May 11th for Prom! You may order prom tickets in the front office. Tickets are $20 per person – cash/check only at this time. If you’d like to bring a guest from another school, your dance guest request form must be turned in no later than Wednesday, May 8th. These forms are available in the front office.
April 11, 2024
This week marks the 47th time our community will host the annual Pleasant Hill Jazz Festival. On Saturday, we will welcome hundreds of students from the Pacific Northwest, local professionals, and world-renowned Grammy winning artist Esperanza Spalding to our humble town. Please join us for a thrilling music-filled day to remember! Adult festival ticket price is $10 and student K-12/senior tickets are only $5. Children under 5 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the event in the HS office.
April 15, 2024
Congratulations to Angela White for being honored by the Lane County Livestock Association for her work with Pleasant Hill FFA. This is a well-deserved honor!
April 16, 2024
Congratulations to Solar Jazz for placing first in the single A division at the 47th Annual Pleasant Hill Jazz Festival on Saturday. Also, congratulations to Noah Bernacki for receiving an Outstanding Musician award for the single A division. Great job!
April 17, 2024
The Pleasant Hill Education Foundation scholarships are now open. There are many scholarships available! Please visit their website www.phillfoundation.org/scholarships to view/print applications. Please see Clarrissa in the HS Counseling area if you need a printed copy of the criteria/steps needed to apply. Applications must be received by May 3.
April 18, 2024
The high school boys’ volleyball club has a home game tonight against Creswell at 7pm. This event is free for all to attend!
April 19, 2024
Please visit our website to complete the Returning Student Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year. You will find detailed instructions on the registration page.
April 22, 2024
The PH Booster Auction will be on Saturday, April 27th at 5pm. Donations are also needed and very much appreciated. Please visit their website https://pleasanthillboosters.com (or use this link: PH Booster Auction Donations) to submit your donation form. April 25th is the last day they can accept donations. If you’d like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to Jessica Fitzmorris at 541-990-7264.
April 23, 2024
Congratulations to our most improved high school students for the month of March – Freshman Jasper Bruington, Sophomore Tina Cloyd, Junior Murphy Sprague, and Senior Brody Hill.
Congratulations to our high school students of the month for March – Freshman Mark Buchan, Sophomore Skyler Anderson, Junior Rian Busby, and Senior Dakota Hyland.
April 24, 2024
Destination Imagination (DI) is one of the world’s largest problem solving and creativity programs for youth, with thousands of participants in all 50 states and more than 30 countries! Support your local DI teams by visiting their plant sale this Saturday, from 9am-4pm, in the PH Elementary parking lot.
April 25, 2024
AP test dates are approaching soon. Please make sure your test fees are paid before your test date. If you have signed up to take the AP test, you are responsible for the fees associated with that test. You may pay with cash/check in the HS Counseling office or with a credit card using our online payment system.
April 26, 2024
Join us for a FREE Babysitting Training Course on Saturday, May 18, from 8:30-4pm in the PH Community Center. Young adults (ages 11-15) will be certified by the American Red Cross, gaining the knowledge and first aid skills to care for infants and children. Lunch will be provided and space is limited to the first 10 people. To register, call 541-736-0495 or email pcooksey@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
April 29, 2024 Announcements
May 2nd - WyoTech Admissions Rep will be in Mr. Bowden’s room during 3rd period.
May 10th - LCC Trades Expo - Juniors and Seniors, sign up in the HS Counseling office if you are interested in attending the LCC Trades Expo from 9-1:30. This is a great opportunity to explore the areas of Automotive, Construction, Diesel, Drafting, Fabrication/Welding, and Manufacturing.
April 30, 2024
The Glow in the Dark Dance will be on Friday, May 17th, from 5:30-7:30pm in the Student Center. The cost to attend is $3 at the door. This dance is for Pleasant Hill Middle School students only.
March 2024
March 1, 2024
Come support our music program on Monday at Roaring Rapids! Pleasant Hill choirs will be performing at 5pm and our bands will be on stage at 5:30. Thank you to Roaring Rapids for being such a huge supporter of our Pleasant Hill music program.
March 4, 2024
Come support our music program tonight at Roaring Rapids! Pleasant Hill choirs will be performing at 5pm and our bands will be on stage at 5:30. Thank you to Roaring Rapids for being such a huge supporter of our Pleasant Hill music program.
March 5, 2024
Chess Club will only be meeting after school today in the library. These meetings are open to all HS and MS students who are interested in learning more about the game. Hope to see you there!
March 6, 2024
Join us at Papa’s Pizza in Springfield on March 12th to help raise money for Beth McCool’s medical fund. If you’d like to come to Papa’s and help us out, simply pick up a flyer in one of our school offices and bring it with you. The fundraiser flyer will be valid all day.
March 7, 2024
Join us for CTE Night on March 14th, from 5-7pm in the HS Student Center. We will be sharing program highlights, having classroom demonstrations, and giving facility tours. Parents, students, and community members are all welcome. Please contact Mrs. White if you have any questions awhite@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
February 2024
February 1, 2024
No School Friday – Teacher Grading Day
February 5, 2024
Juniors, please come to the courtyard for your class picture at the beginning of lunch on Tuesday. Sophomore students, you will have your photo taken on Wednesday, and Freshmen, you will meet on Thursday at the beginning of lunch for your class picture.
February 6, 2024
Congratulations to our most improved high school students for January – Freshman Kaden Stump, Sophomore Hunter Lardy, Junior Ewan Stuart, and Senior Matt Nguyen.
Congratulations to our high school students of the month for January – Freshman Kyra Bebb, Sophomore Ashlyn Johnson, Junior Josiah Fitch-Mcleod, and Senior Miya Biggs.
February 7, 2024
It’s ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ and today, we extend our gratitude to our school counselors, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hill, for their dedication to our emotional well-being. Their support helps create a positive and nurturing environment for us all. Take a moment to thank them for their commitment to student mental health. Your appreciation makes a difference!
February 8, 2024
Mr. Billie will be hosting a dodgeball tournament at 10:00am on Saturday for area high schools to raise money for CMN. Tickets are $2 (cash only) at the door. Doors open at 9:30. See you there!
February 9, 2024
If you’d like to purchase a MS yearbook, the final deadline to order is February 16th. You may pay online or write a check made payable to Pleasant Hill High School for $20 and bring it to Mrs. Michlanski in the HS Counseling area. Don’t miss out!
February 12, 2024
Congratulations to the following State Wrestling qualifiers: Dean Scott 2nd, Bryson Boyles 3rd, Gavin Haratyk 1st, Vedder Anderson 1st, Jace Harris 2nd, Boone Marquess 3rd. The team placed 4th in this competition. Also, congratulations to Vedder Anderson for receiving the Outstanding Wrestler award. Great job!
February 13, 2024
Congratulations to our Cheer team for placing 3rd at state. Great job!
Congratulations to Alex Groeper, Steven Gunn, Noah Bernacki, Ethan Bahen, Levi Ross, Dallin Bahen, and Daphne Phillips for receiving Outstanding Soloist awards at the West Salem Jazz Festival on Saturday. Also, congratulations to Solar Jazz for placing 1st in the 3A Advanced division and qualifying for the OMEA Jazz State Championships this May!
February 14, 2024
Monday, February 19th, school WILL be in session.
February 15, 2024
If you’d like to purchase a MS yearbook, the final deadline to order is Friday, February 16th. You may pay with cash or a check made payable to Pleasant Hill High School for $20. Please bring payments to Mrs. Michlanski in the HS Counseling area before 3:30 on Friday.
February 16, 2024
Music students are collecting bottles and cans to raise money for their trip to the Fullerton Jazz Festival in Los Angeles. If you have extra cans and bottles, please bring them to the high school parking lot on Saturday, from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
February 19, 2024
We are excited to announce our upcoming fundraising gala “Prom Night” on Saturday, from 6-11pm at Graduate Eugene Hotel. There will be food, dancing, a silent auction, and more! You may purchase tickets online at Foundation Gala 2024.
February 20, 2024
All high school baseball players interested in playing this spring, there will be a short meeting on Wednesday during lunch in the metal shop.
February 21, 2024
Varsity Girls Basketball team plays at home against Nyssa on Saturday at 12:00. This is the 2nd Round of OSAA State Playoffs. Tickets will be sold at the gate (cash only): Adults/Seniors - $10 Students - $6
February 22, 2024
Congratulations to Tressa Geyer, Zoey Brott, Savannah White, Cece Plummer, and Cohen Fenley on earning second place at the Farm Business Management Career Development Event and advancing onto the state competition in March.
February 23, 2024
The Pleasant Hill FFA chapter is hosting a hotdog meal fundraiser at Wilco this Sunday, from 10am-2pm to wrap up National FFA week. Come support our FFA students!
February 26, 2024
Congratulations to our wrestling team for placing 7th place at the state championships. The following wrestlers placed in the top 6 in their weight class: Bryson Boyles 5th place, Gavin Haratyk 3rd place, Vedder Anderson 3rd place, and Boone Marquess 6th place. Way to go!
February 27, 2024
Spring sports fees are due before the first game in order to play. You must take care of any outstanding sports fees to be able to participate this season. Middle school sport fees for the spring season are $100 and high school sport fees are $150. Please visit our athletics website https://phhs.pleasanthill.k12.or.us/athletics to pay online or bring cash/check to the HS counseling office.
February 28, 2024
Reminder to middle school students: Applications for the Shakespeare class and trip are due to your Language Arts teachers by this Thursday.
February 29, 2024
Registration is open for all middle school spring sports. The sports being offered this season are Track and Field, Girls Soccer, and Boys Soccer. In order to participate, you must first register online, have a current sports physical on file, and pay the $100 sports fee. The first day of practice for track will be April 1st, and soccer will begin on April 22nd. Please visit our athletics website https://phhs.pleasanthill.k12.or.us/athletics for more information.
January 2024
January 3, 2024
Today is the first day of practice for MS Boys Basketball. In order to participate, you must register online, have a current sports physical on file, and pay the $100 sports fee. Please go to our athletics website to complete these 3 steps. https://phms.pleasanthill.k12.or.us/athletics
January 4, 2024
Seniors, your professional portraits are due by the end of January. We want head and shoulders shots please. Email the portraits to tmeinzen@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
January 5, 2024
Juniors and Seniors - This course is an opportunity to learn skills to help in a variety of medical and traumatic situations. By the end of the semester, students will be certified in American Heart Association CPR and First Aid. There will also be an opportunity to take the test to become a Certified Emergency Medical Responder. See Mrs. Vough in room 9 for more information.
January 8, 2024
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who assisted in any way with the Holiday Food Drive and Giving Tree Program this year. As a group, we served 24 families (50+ children received gifts) all associated with the schools in Pleasant Hill. It takes a community to come together to make this happen, year after year!
January 9, 2024
We have student submissions! You may still submit a story until Jan. 13th. That’s this Saturday! Information can be picked up in the library. Submissions may be made through this weblink: https://fictionfantastic.org/enter/
January 10, 2024
Attention all readers! PHHS Honor Society member Dakota Hyland is starting a high school book club. We will be discussing a book of the group’s choice and snacks will be provided! Our first meeting will be this Friday during lunch in room 13. See you there!
January 11, 2024
Juniors and Seniors – We need your help! Please sign up in the front office by the end of this week if you are interested in helping plan Prom this year.
January 12, 2024
Join Lane County 4-H for Adulting 101! This 5-week course is a life skills series for teens ages 12-18 here in Lane County. Classes include career readiness, budgeting basics, self-defense, emergency preparedness, CPR & First Aid certification, food preservation basics, mental health and wellness care, cooking basics, and car basics. Each session comes with useful tools to take home! The series is $75 ($50 for 4-H members) and runs Mondays 5-6:30pm and Saturdays 9am-noon, from Feb. 12 - March 16. Register at: https://beav.es/qXA by February 1st. Contact Elizabeth.gangwer@oregonstate.edu or call 541-344-5043 for questions.
January 22, 2024
If you have any amazing photos from your experiences this past week, Mr. Meinzen would love it if you could share them with him at tmeinzen@pleasanthill.k12.or.us. We may put your picture in the yearbook or newspaper. We want you to be in the picture also!
January 23, 2024
The Army National Guard will be here during lunch today.
January 24, 2024
Any high school students interested in playing softball this spring, please meet in room 22 at lunch on Friday! If you are unable to attend, please see Jami in the HS counseling area before Friday.
January 25, 2024
Let the world know how proud you are of your senior and buy a personal ad in the yearbook! Prices are $40 for 1/8 page, $90 for ¼ page, and $190 for ½ page. Please contact Mr. Meinzen before May 1st if you would like to purchase an ad to honor your senior tmeinzen@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
January 26, 2024
Job for MS/HS students moving debris, pays $15 per hour. Contact Sheri 541-729-7506.
January 29, 2024
8th grade students, Mr. Meinzen will take your class photo this week on Tuesday, at the beginning of lunch in the courtyard.
7th grade students will have their photo taken on Wednesday and the 6th grade photo will be taken on Thursday.
January 30, 2024
HS Basketball teams play at home today against Creswell at 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30. Mr. Billie will be having a bake sale from 6-9pm in the lobby to benefit CMN.
January 31, 2024
For all 3rd-8th graders who are interested in learning more about the game, sign up for our PHHS Youth Softball Camp! Instruction will be provided by PHHS softball staff and players.. Camp takes place on Saturday, March 9th. Session 1 is for 6th-8th graders, from 9am-noon. Session 2 is for 3rd-5th graders, from 1-3pm. Please contact Jami at jstrinz@pleasanthill.k12.or.us with any questions.
December 2023
December 1, 2023
Join us on Saturday for a fun night with Santa at Gatehouse Pizza, from 5-10pm! Our Mr. Billie contestants and their coordinators will be hosting this event to raise money for CMN. There will be a lot of fun activities and great entertainment from our contestants. Hope to see you there!
December 4, 2023
Congratulations to the high school wrestling team placing 10th out of 30 teams at the Deven Dawson Tournament. Dean Scott placed 3rd, Bryson Boyles 4th, Vedder Anderson 2nd, Camille Hicks 6th, Peyton Buckley 3rd, and Brandon Tobey placed 2nd. Great job!
Congratulations to Charlotte Newman, Ethan Bahen, and Wes Harr for receiving Outstanding Musician awards at the McKay Jazz Festival on Saturday.
December 5, 2023
Congratulations to the following HS students for the month of November:
Most Improved - Freshman Dean Scott, Sophomore Boone Marquess, Junior Ewan Stuart, and Senior Danica Martin.
Student of the Month – Freshman Anna Crawford, Sophomore Spencer Smith, Junior Charlotte Keepers, and Senior Kathleen Willardson.
December 6, 2023
Pleasant Hill Honor Society Members and their Families: You are invited to our Induction Ceremony tonight at 6pm. Please join us in recognizing our wonderful students in this brief ceremony and pledge, followed by refreshments. Please contact Ms. Bonaventure if you have any questions: mbonaventure@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
December 7, 2023
Hiring Event: Sierra Pacific Industries is hiring for Entry Level & Millwright positions. Meet the team on Tuesday, December 12, from 10am-5pm at WorkSource Oregon, 2510 Oakmont Way, Eugene.
December 8, 2023
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Holiday Food Drive. Kudos to the sophomores in Dube’s class for bringing in the most at 177 items!
December 11, 2023
Congratulations to the following middle school students of the month:
Students of the Month – Lauren Darling, Aria Verma, and Peyton White
Most Improved Students – Bryson Flansberg-Solesbee, Corrine Neal, and Cora Arney
Citizens of the Month – Elizabeth Blake, Alexis Moch, and Reagan Dockery
December 12, 2023
Congratulations to the following wrestlers on a job well done in their recent competitions: Dean Scott, Bryson Boyles, Vedder Anderson, and Camille Hicks all took first place - Jace Harris placed 3rd - Aidan Navarro, Brandon Tobey, and Hunter Giles all placed 4th. Great job!
December 13, 2023
The first day of practice for MS Boys Basketball is January 3rd. In order to participate, you must register online, have a current sports physical on file, and pay the $100 sports fee. Please go to our athletics website to complete those 3 steps. https://phms.pleasanthill.k12.or.us/athletics
December 14, 2023
Congratulations to Emily Krauss who earned first place in the VFW essay contest. Allison Rife also earns a congratulations for her second-place essay. Sienna Malekzadeh took first among middle school students. Emily and Sienna will compete at the next level with their essays. Great job!
December 15, 2023
Students return to school on January 3rd. Friday, January 5th will not be an early release day due to the shortened week. Enjoy your winter break!
November 2023
November 1, 2023
The Middle School Kindness Club will have their first meeting today in Ms. Huff’s room 5 during lunch. If you are interested in spreading kindness like confetti, this is the club for you.
November 2, 2023
Congratulations to our October Most Improved HS Students for October – Freshman Beau Wilkinson, Sophomore Will Brock, Junior Erin McAllister, and Senior Chloe Meyer.
Congratulations to our HS Students of the Month for October – Freshman Greta Gramzow, Sophomore Kolbi Hampton, Junior Ellie Epperson, and Senior Zoey Brott.
November 3, 2023
We want to thank our amazing Lisa Jones for her many years of service in our cafeteria and in our school district. Congratulations on your retirement!
November 6, 2023
Congratulations to Zoey Brott for earning the title of Champion at the National FFA Agriscience Fair in Power, Technical, and Social Systems: Div 5 with her Microbial Fuel cell production of energy project!
Congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball team on placing 2nd at the OSAA State Championships this weekend!
Congratulations to Sarenity Peters and Laynie Reed for placing in the top 10 at the OCCA-All State meet, earning All-State recognition!
November 7, 2023
Pleasant Hill Education Foundation is hosting their annual Breakfast on the Hill event on November 9th, from 7:30-8:30am in the HS Student Center. This year’s guest speaker is Tony Scurto, Superintendent, Lane ESD. There is no cost to attend but please RSVP to foundation@phillfoundation.org to save your seat!
November 8, 2023
PHHS is holding our Tribute to Veterans today from 2:15-3:10 in the high school main gym. We will have patriotic music, honoring speeches, introductions, and free pie and coffee afterwards for our special guests.
November 13, 2023
If you’d like to donate blood on Friday, from 8:15-1:15pm, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: pleasanthillhs to schedule an appointment.
November 14, 2023
Miners will be here during lunch on Wednesday to collect orders for caps/gowns and announcements. If you order online at minersgrad.com by Nov. 14th, you may pick up your senior gear on Wednesday. Caps/gowns and announcements will be delivered later in the school year. See your packet for details.
November 15, 2023
The class of 2025 will be hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 18 and 19, from 9:00am-4:00pm in the Blue Gym. Please join us! We are also in need of volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact Stefanie 541-510-1611.
November 16, 2023
Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the Willamette Ag Expo Youth Welding Competition. Maddy Ballas earned 2nd place in MIG Welding and Taylor Brannan received 4th place in Stick Welding. Great job!
November 17, 2023
Jerry’s Home Improvement is looking for people to hire. This is a great job while in high school, college, or to start a career. They have department managers, managers, sales clerks, technology, human resource positions, and more. If you want to learn more about Jerry’s or are looking for a job, come sign up in the HS Counseling office. The field trip to Jerry’s Home Improvement will be on Tuesday, November 21st, leaving at 8:30 and returning at 11:00. Space is limited.
November 20, 2023
Winter sports are currently underway! Sports fees are due before the first game in order to play. MS Girls Basketball fees are $100 to participate. HS sports are $150. Visit our athletics website https://phhs.pleasanthill.k12.
November 21, 2023
Enjoy your long weekend off with family and friends. See you on Monday!
November 27, 2023
Senior wreaths will be delivered on Tuesday and ready for pick-up from 3-6pm in front of the Community Center. Please contact Michelle Allen with any questions, 541-521-2039.
November 28, 2023
The Winter Wonderland Dance will be on December 8th, from 5:30-7:30pm, in the Student Center. The cost to attend is $3 at the door. This dance is for Pleasant Hill Middle School students only.
November 29, 2023
Our next industry speaker is coming from our Oregon State Treasury office. Join us during lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in room S4 to learn about the different careers they have to offer. If you are interested, please sign up with Ms. Duval in the HS Counseling Center.
November 30, 2023
The Lunch Buddies program is looking for students in grades 7-12 to become mentors to younger students. You’ll meet for lunch on Tuesdays in the Community Center and play games, craft, etc. with your little buddy. Please turn in your applications soon! Email Phoebe for more information pcooksey@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
October 2023
October 2, 2023
You may order pictures online at mylifetouch.com with your Picture Day ID: EVT7N9Q8F.
October 3, 2023
Seniors, your professional portraits are due by the end of January. We want head and shoulders shots please. Email the portraits to tmeinzen@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
October 4, 2023
All High School baseball players planning on playing baseball this spring, please meet in the metal shop during lunch today for a short meeting.
October 5, 2023
If you want to make sure you get a yearbook for this year, the 2024 yearbook, please pay for it now. You may purchase them online – MS yearbooks cost $20 and HS yearbooks cost $60. The number sold dictates the number we print, so don’t wait!
October 6, 2023
High school students wanting to work at the Coffee Cart, come to the HS Counseling Center during lunch today.
October 9, 2023
If you received a nomination for the Pleasant Hill Honor Society, please join us on Wednesday at 3:15 for a short orientation in the Student Center. Talk to Ms. Bonaventure in room 13 if you have any questions.
October 10, 2023
If you plan on bringing a student from another school to the Homecoming Dance, you must pick up a Guest Request form in the front office. In order to get approval, these request forms are due back to the front office no later than Wednesday! All students attending the dance must be in grades 9-12.
October 11, 2023
2023-24 HOMECOMING COURT
Freshmen – Rhianna Prakash and Max Keepers
Sophomores – Piper Fisher and Bryce Lamborn
Juniors – Ellie Epperson and Ethan Bahen
Seniors – Raegan Luiz, Hunter Allen, Savannah White, DJ Holman, Katelynn Litson, and Gavin Haratyk.
October 12, 2023
Girls Soccer plays against Siuslaw at home today at 4:30. This is senior night!
October 13, 2023
Varsity Football plays against Sisters tonight at 7:00pm. This is our Homecoming game and senior night! Pre-game events will highlight our Youth Cheerleaders and Senior Football players and Cheerleaders. Halftime events include our Homecoming Court and HS class floats.
October 16, 2023
Juniors and seniors, if you are interested in going on an OSU campus tour, please sign up with Mrs. Duval in the HS Counseling office or see Mrs. White before Thursday.
October 17, 2023
The first day of practice for MS Girls Basketball will be next Tuesday, October 24th, from 6:30-8pm in the Blue Gym. In order to participate, you must first register online, make sure we have a current sports physical on file, and pay the $100 sports fee. Please go to our Athletics website to complete those 3 steps: https://phms.pleasanthill.k12.or.us/athletics
October 18, 2023
Picture packets are in and will be handed out in your classes: 6th grade – Huff, 7th grade – McCool, 8th grade – Castle, 9th grade – Crimm, 11th/12th grade – Neill. Sophomores, please come to the office (during lunch and after school only). Picture retakes will be in the morning on Friday, October 27th.
October 19, 2023
If you are interested in wrestling, go to phwrestling.com and register online by Friday, Oct. 20. Practice starts November 6th at 3:30pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nacole Boyles at 541-729-1890 or pleasanthillwrestling2012@
October 20, 2023
We are holding parent-teacher conferences today from 1:00-8:00pm. For those of you who missed the deadline to register for a conference, please reach out to your teachers directly.
October 23, 2023
PHHS invites community veterans to come to our Tribute to Veterans on Wednesday, November 8th from 2:15-3:10 in the high school main gym. Students, please invite your relatives so that we can honor their service to our country. We will have patriotic music, honoring speeches, introductions, and free pie and coffee afterwards for our guests. Please email Mr. Meinzen with any questions: tmeinzen@pleasanthill.k12.or.us.
October 24, 2023
There will be a meeting for our Equestrian Team on Monday, October 30th, at 6:30pm in the Community Center. Please bring a parent or guardian with you.
October 25, 2023
Picture retake day is this Friday, from 7:30-10am, in the aux gym. You may pick up a flyer in the front office.
October 26, 2023
Girls Soccer – First Round of OSAA Playoffs is at home on Saturday at 11:00am. OSAA playoff rates apply – Adults $10/Students $6, no discount or passes. Cash only at the gate.
Varsity Volleyball – Second Round of OSAA Playoffs is at home on Saturday at 3pm. OSAA playoff rates apply – Adults $10/Students $6, no discounts or passes. Cash only at the door.
October 27, 2023
The Navy will be in the HS Counseling office during lunch on Monday.
October 30, 2023
The Coffee Cart will officially open tomorrow morning before school. Help us name our coffee cart and you could win a $10 coffee cart gift card! See Mrs. Duval in the HS Counseling Center to enter your ideas.
October 31, 2023
High school students, sign up in the front office if you’d like to ride the rooter bus to the Varsity Volleyball State Tournament at Springfield High School on Friday. The bus will depart at 9:00 and includes free entry to the game. Permission slips are required and may be obtained in the front office. There are a limited number of seats, so sign up now!
September 2023
September 7, 2023
Girls Soccer traveled to La Pine for their league opener. They won 11-0 with 7 different players scoring. Senior captain Tressa Geyer led the way with a hat-trick, senior captain Dakota Hyland had 2 goals as did sophomore Trinity Smead. Junior Tessa Hammond had three assists including two from corner kicks. The Billies play #1 3A ranked Sisters at home on Thursday at 6pm.
September 11, 2023
What is Destination Imagination? Come find out in room 6 during MS lunch tomorrow! Pleasant Hill has had many successful teams go to Worlds…see how you can be a part of this fun experience! Meet Ms. Hladky in McCool’s room at lunch on Tuesday.
September 12, 2023
If your students are having trouble getting into Google Classroom or other things they should have access to, it’s probably because the Chromebook needs updating. To update a Chromebook, do the following:
1. At the bottom right, select the time > Settings
2. At the bottom left, select About ChromeOS.
3. Under “Google ChromeOS,” find which version of the Chrome operating system your Chromebook uses.
4. Select Check for updates.
5. If your Chromebook finds a software update, it will start to download automatically.
6. You may need to restart the Chromebook for the update to finish installing.
September 13, 2023
Middle School Yarn Club will meet this Thursday during lunch in Ms. Castle’s room 2. Ask Ms. Castle for a hall pass before Thursday lunch.
September 14, 2023
Miners Graduate Services will be on campus Wednesday, September 20th. Class Rings and Letterman Jackets will be on display for ordering during lunch. If you are interested, ordering information will be available in the front office.
September 15, 2023
Varsity Football plays Harrisburg at home tonight at 7pm.
September 19, 2023
Students in 7th and 8th grade interested in FFA and Agriculture are invited to attend an FFA and Ag exploration field trip from 8am-3pm on Wednesday, September 27th. Students do not need to be in Mrs. White’s Ag class to attend but they must sign up for the field trip with Mrs. White by September 20th.
September 20, 2023
Come find out how to be a part of an unforgettable experience with friends, as we raise funds for children with health challenges. We partner with Children’s Miracle Network to create this opportunity for our high school students. All funds raised are donated to our local Children’s Hospital. In addition to activities that build comradery, we put together a memorable pageant that brings our community together, celebrating our gift to the children in our community. * Fun Fact – Kids Helping Kids High School Pageants are the single largest donor to our area Children’s Miracle Network! There will be an informational meeting for all HS students who may be interested. Many roles are needed – organizational, art, choreography, motivational, etc. You don’t need to be a performer to join Mr. Billie. Join us on Thursday, September 28th during HS lunch in Room 20!
September 21, 2023
If you applied for a parking pass, please see Ms. D in the front office to pick up your pass.
September 22, 2023
The Lunch Buddies program will be starting next month. Students in grades 8-12 are invited to apply to become a Buddy. You will be matched up with an elementary student, who you will meet with for lunch on Tuesdays for about 40 minutes in the PH Community Center. You will spend time doing various activities with your little buddy. Applications can be picked up and dropped off with Jami in the HS Counseling office. These are due by Friday, Sept. 29th. Please see Jami with any questions.
September 25, 2023
There will be an FFA meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the Student Center for all students in grades 7-12 who may be interested in this program. Parents and students are both welcome and encouraged to attend!
September 26, 2023
The first Oregon Battle of the Books meeting will be today during MS lunch in room 2.
September 27, 2023
PSAT signup sheet will be in the HS Counseling office. Deadline to sign up is October 4th. You may pay the $18 fee online or in the HS Counseling area. This must be paid before the testing date, which is scheduled for October 25.
September 28, 2023
Oregon State University Admissions will be in the HS Counseling office from 8-8:30 Friday.
University of Oregon will be in the HS Counseling office from 11:40-12:15 Friday.
September 29, 2023
MS Cross Country competes in the Woahink Lake Invitational at Honeyman State Park today at 4pm. They will be dismissed at 12:45.
HS Cross Country competes in the Woahink Lake Invitational on Saturday at 11:45am.