Starting Monday October 20th we will be celebrating Cougar Spirit with a themed week!

There will be prizes for students who participate, and there will also be a grade level competition based on participation. The week will come to a close with a school activity night on Friday October 24th.

MONDAY – Team Day – Support your favorite team!

TUESDAY – Teddy Bear Tuesday – Wear comfy PJs and bring a furry friend!

WEDNESDAY – PINK OUT! – Come to school in as much PINK as you can!

THURSDAY – Twin Day – Plan your outfit to match with a friend (or 2… or 3!)

FRIDAY – Glow Bright Day – Wear your BRIGHTEST neon colors!

Friday, October 24th, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, students are invited to our Fall Activity Night. Students can dance the night away or join in a number of other activities in gym, cafeteria, and library. Cost for entry is $5 and concessions are available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased in advance during lunches Tuesday thru Thursday this week with cash or check. Parents can also pre-purchase a ticket for their student online via SchoolPay, starting today.

Students who pre-purchase tickets will receive them in their 7th period class on Friday, October 24.

As part of our ongoing efforts to support student well-being, Cal Young Middle School will be administering the SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) during Advisory on Monday, October 20th.

SAEBRS is a brief (19 question), research-based screening tool that helps identify students’ strengths and potential areas for growth in social, academic, and emotional well-being. The tool is designed to help schools align academic and social-emotional supports, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to thrive. The SAEBRS screener is confidential and will be administered by your child’s advisory teacher.

Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, Cal Young will complete three SAEBRS screening windows. Teachers will complete the SAEBRS (teacher version), and students will have the opportunity to take the MySAEBRS (student version) 2-3 times.

To learn more about the student assessment, you may review the following resources:

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the academic and emotional growth of our students.

Middle school families: Want to see what a fun high school event looks like?

Come join Sheldon High School's Theatre Program on Wednesday, October 22nd at 5pm in the Sheldon courtyard.

There will be games, performances, pumpkin painting, a costume contest, a raffle, and tons of fun!

Everyone is invited- Don't miss it!

Heads up! LTD passes may stop working after October 15th if they didn't get renewed properly behind the scenes (you don't need to do anything each year to renew your pass). If your pass doesn't work next time you ride the bus, go to the front office to get it renewed.

E-bikes can build independence, enhance physical and mental health, and are a low-emissions way to travel. Read on for best practices.

Follow the Law

For more information: Visit the City of Eugene's e-bike page at www.eugene-or.gov/4665/E-Bikes

The Knight Campus is hosting Engineering Tomorrow's World: Girls Leading the Way, an exciting STEM event for 6th–8th graders on Saturday, October 18th, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join us for a morning full of hands-on engineering challenges, interactive activities, and cool discussions about careers in STEM. Meet real scientists and discover what it’s like to explore, create, and problem-solve in the world of science and engineering!

Who: 6th - 8th grade girls and their parents/guardians

What: Have fun with STEM activities and learn how you can make a difference!

When: 9:45am- Noon, Saturday, October 18th

Where: Knight Campus, University of Oregon

Why: Empower the next generation of the female STEM workforce

To register email Cora Ferguson at cferg@uoregon.edu

Calling all musical explorers! Introduce your kids to the joy of symphonic music at Eugene Symphony's 2025/26 Family Musical Adventures series, a fun-filled four-part chamber concert series designed for families.

This Saturday, October 18, get ready for a magical trip under the sea to meet the String Family – violin, viola, cello, string bass, and the harp! Packed with interactive moments and surprises that will spark your child's musical curiosity, come hear the music of playful sea creatures and swirling underwater currents, as we embark on a musical ocean adventure together. 

11:00am-12:00pm 

Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Lobby, downtown Eugene 

Evynne Hollens, Host 

Eugene Symphony String Ensemble 

10:00 AM - Musical Activities before the Concert 

11:00 AM - Performance

Recommended for ages 0-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Try a variety of musical instruments at the popular Instrument Petting Zoo, or get creative with a hands-on project with Adventure! Children’s Museum. Also, come explore an ocean-themed Barefoot Books display! Browse or shop — 15% of all sales will support the Eugene Symphony.

We’re excited to invite your school community to our Trunk-or-Treat Block Party at the Eugene Family YMCA’s Don Stathos Campus on Friday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, and we’d love your help spreading the word!

The evening will feature:

Costumes are highly encouraged, and families must accompany their children.