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The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

Before 2019

A teacher lectures to an empty classroom. A 34 percent absence rate equates to about 680 students, or about 19 empty classrooms.

Out of class without a pass

By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2019

     Tigard High is at the heart of a national issue: chronic absenteeism. A chronic absentee is a student who has missed at least 15 days of school in one year, and chronic absenteeism rates have soared...

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Junior Natalie Scharn and Senior Kara Petrick perform “Campfire Song Song” from Spongebob to wrap up the 2nd Open Mic Night  on Feb. 7.

Second Open Mic night hits the right note

By Jalane Hailu, Staff Writer
Feb 11, 2019

     Last Thursday was the second Open Mic Night of the year. This event allows students to come to the stage to perform music, song, poetry or stories. Photos from the night can be found here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V0_BIwyUMwxElr5LnC1-YRMt946kpeLZ?usp=sharing  ...

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Meet the Faculty Monster. Scary, right? That's how we feel when we look at the demographic of Tigard High's staff. Yikes...

The Diversi-TEA

By Maddie Cooke and Jalane Hailu
Feb 9, 2019

Mixed cultures, beliefs and identities permeate Tigard High, primarily creating a small and safe bubble of inclusivity for many students. While the student body may have a diverse look, the predominately...

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Emily and Jet competing in an OHSET jumping competition.

OHSET isn’t horsing around

By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
Feb 9, 2019

     OHSET's first meet of 2019 starts Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds.       What is OHSET? This is a question I am asked often. I usually give a quick response—I clarify...

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When it comes to studying for exams, start early and study often. You can make it through the week, Tigers.

Tips on how to study from the pros and amateurs

Jan 25, 2019
Since finals are next week, you might want to consider some of these tips to help prepare you for your exams
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Megan Norris coaches volleyball and teaches history. Her parents were teachers, and she gradually came to the realization that she wanted to be one too

Ms. Norris

By Carter Halstead
Jan 25, 2019

Q: When and how did you decide you wanted to become a teacher? A: Both my parents were teachers, so I grew up believing I would not ever be a teacher. I thought that until somewhere in the middle of...

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