🟣 General Information
Check out these TWO UPCOMING SPEECH CONTESTS! Sign up or get more information at the ASB office.
- Escalon Sunrise Rotary Speech Contest is January 29 at EHS at 7am. First, second and third place winners will receive MONEY! First place will continue to the next level for a chance to win MORE MONEY!
- Escalon Lions Club Student Speakers Contest is Thursday, February 5. Time and location to be announced. Speech subject is “Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well-Being” First place and finalists will receive a CASH prize. First place will continue for up to 5 more levels of the contest with a top scholarship prize of $10,000!
Wrestlers, get your spirit packs for only $50. Payment at the ASB office or online at: WRESTLING SPIRIT PACK
CSF Members: Deadline for last semester’s volunteer hours is THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH. Check google classroom for more details
Seniors planning to attend San Joaquin Delta College next fall — please sign up for our upcoming application workshop.
Seniors planning to attend San Joaquin Delta College next fall are encouraged to sign up for the application workshop.
Delta Outreach staff will be on campus on Thursday, January 15, during 4th period and RTI to help students complete their applications. Use this link to sign up for the workshop: https://forms.gle/y4jXVBzfnnAigiaYA
Vintage yearbooks are available to purchase for only $5 each! There are many past years to choose from (dates from 1953 to 2018). These make great gifts and are so fun to look at! Call Karen at 209-691-9858 to check if yours is in stock.
Do you need Tutoring for science? See Mr. A in room 2, Mondays-Fridays @ 7:30 am to 8:00 am
Do you need Tutoring for Spanish? See Sra. Rivera in Room 22 Tuesdays @ 7:30 am to 8:00 am and Thursdays from 3:05 pm to 4:05 pm.
Have you purchased a yearbook? Get yours today using the QR code or go to: https://yearbookordercenter.com/
Use our order number 7631. You can also check to see if you’ve already purchased a yearbook at this site.
🎓 Class of 2026 – Senior Year Information
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!
Please note: All caps and gowns, along with any announcements ordered in the fall, will be delivered to students at school on April 28 during lunch. All other items ordered in the spring, except caps and gowns, will be shipped directly to the student’s address.
Use the following link to learn about the different packages offered by Jostens and how to easily order on the website. At the bottom of the page is a direct link to order.
Check out Jostens' newest offering...custom Belt Buckles!
Several scholarships have opened recently. If you haven’t checked the scholarship list for a while, please check it over as soon as you can and see if any new scholarships are available to apply for.
SCHOLARSHIPS DUE IN JANUARY
Ag majors…The Tony Roche Memorial Scholarship is available. Please don’t miss this opportunity.
Female students majoring in Architecture, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or International Studies…Please apply to the Kristin Smart scholarship. Scholarship award is $5,000. Due March 16, 2026.
A scholarship for Visual Arts students! Check out the Judy Westall Memorial Visual Arts scholarship! Any questions? See Karen Nunes in the ASB office. Due March 2, 2026.
Seniors pursuing a career in education…The California Retired Teachers Association is offering scholarships to five students in the amount of $1,500. Get the application from Karen Nunes.
Portuguese students graduating in 2026…Here’s a scholarship for you! CABRILLO CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Senior Disney Grad Night is tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2026. Price is $459 per student and includes Motorcoach transportation and a Disneyland Grad Nite Park Hopper Ticket. Registration was due by November 1, 2025, but has been extended to December 1. The extended registration date is specifically for a waitlist at this time. There’s a limited number that will be accepted on the waitlist. Please get on today if you are interested in this once in a lifetime senior trip. Trip ID is 40278 and Passcode is 2026-282. “Crowdfunding” is a way to get help from friends and family to pay for your trip. Here’s how it works: 1. Enroll and opt for monthly payments. 2. Enable and customize your profile. 3. Share it with family and friends. Invite them to help make your Grad Trip dreams come true! Crowdfunding platform offers families a digital tool to help keep travel accessible and provide an opportunity for students to get involved in funding their trip. Use this QR code to access the site or go to https://enroll.gltravelco.com
🏆 SPORTS & ATHLETICS NEWS
ALL GIRLS interested in playing softball this year - Quick meeting after school on Friday in room 23 with the new coach.
Wednesday, Jan 7th
Wrestling Home vs Sonora at 5:30 GoFan only. Buy here: 01/07/25 Wrestling
Boys Soccer @ Sonora - 4:00 and 5:15 - Depart at 1:45 - Release at 1:30
Boys Basketball @ Sonora - 4:00/5:30/7:00; Freshmen and JV released from class at 1:30pm; depart at 1:45pm
Girls Soccer Home vs Sonora - 3:30 - release at 2:10 the team members
Thursday, Jan 8th
Frosh Basketball at Hilmar - 6:30; Depart 4:25pm
JV Girls Basketball at Hilmar 5:00 - Depart at 3:00 - release at 2:45
Friday, Jan 9th
Boys Basketball Home vs Hilmar - 4:00 and 7:00 GoFan tickets only. Buy here: 01/09/26 Boys BB
Girls Varsity Basketball Home vs Hilmar 5:30 GoFan tickets only. Buy here: 01/09/26 Girls BB
Boys Soccer Home vs Hilmar - 3:30 JV and Varsity - release at 2:45
Girls Soccer at Hilmar - 3:30 - Depart at 1:30 - release at 1:10
Wrestling Tim Brown Tournament
Saturday, Jan 10
Wrestling Tim Brown Tournament