Congratulations to the 13 valedictorians and one salutatorian for the Forest Grove High School Class of 2012. Valedictorians are Kira Hall, James McCahon, Jessica Turner, Rosemary Steinbach, Elizabeth Wyckoff-White, Jessyca Polich, Darius Kline, Joshua Schneider, Tacey Smith, Ryan Mcgrady, Jarrod Cook, Anders Mason and Kay Taylor. Salutatorian is Kyle Strickland.

There's one last chance to shop at the Viking Plant Sale at Forest Grove High School. A closeout sale will be held Friday, May 18 from 3-5:30 p.m. in the greenhouses behind the school. A variety of bedding plants are still available, including geraniums, petunias, alyssum and lobelia.

The draft district calendar for 2012-13 shows the loss of six days that are proposed in the budget, but parent conferences have been restored. The School Board is expected to vote on the calendar at its May 29 meeting. Draft Calendar

Neil Armstrong Middle School choir students had an outstanding showing at the District III Jr. Division Solo/Ensemble Contest. Nine students scored a "1+" (exceeds at the highest level): Tara Palazuelos and Lena Cakarnis (vocal duet), Tara Palazuelos (soprano solo), Alexi Bloch (vocal solo), Lena Cakarnis (vocal solo), Emma Coffey (soprano 1 solo), Caitlyn Howe and Brianagh Sullivan (vocal duet), Jake Martin (tenor/alto solo), Brittni Pryor and Mia Hannah (vocal duet), and Sam Murray (mezzo soprano/alto solo). Six scored "1": J'Da Watson and MJ Carley (vocal duet), Rory Lindell (mezzo soprano solo), Brittni Pryor (mezzo soprano solo), Catalina Montelongo (mezzo soprano solo), Maurina Schlegel (alto solo) and Sam Murray and Maurina Schlegel (vocal duet). Scoring a 2+ were Maggie Hext (mezzo soprano solo) and Savannah Olsen (mezzo soprano solo).

Parents and grandparents of seniors: graduation Leis are on sale now through May 25! Leis are a fun way to show your support for your graduate during graduation and are a great gift to give to your new graduate after commencement. Deadline for ordering is May 25. Order form

Students in the Forest Grove School District will be able to access free breakfasts and lunches this summer through the federal Summer Food Service Program. The program will run Monday through Thursday from June 25 through August 2 at several locations in Forest Grove and Cornelius. No meals will be served on July 4 and 5. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Meals will be provided at the following addresses and times:

• Fern Hill Elementary, 4445 Heather Street, Forest Grove. Breakfast 7:45-8:15 a.m.; Lunch 11-11:30 a.m. (This site starts July 9 and ends Aug. 2)
• Harvey Clarke Elementary, 2516 B Street, Forest Grove. Breakfast 8-9 a.m.; Lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
• Neil Armstrong Middle School, 1777 Mt. View Lane, Forest Grove. Breakfast 7:45-8 a.m.; Lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
• Rose Grove Park, 3839 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove. Lunch 12-12:30 p.m.
• Harleman Park, 795 S. Heather Street, Cornelius. Lunch 12-12:30 p.m.
• Lincoln Park, 2725 Main Street, Forest Grove. Lunch 12-12:30 p.m.

Neil Armstrong Middle School is hosting 6th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, May 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents of current sixth graders and their students are invited to meet teachers and learn more about Neil Armstrong.

Superintendent Yvonne Curtis presented to the Budget Committee Thursday a proposed 2012-13 budget that includes about $3 million in reductions. The Budget Committee will meet again on May 17 at 6 p.m. at the district office. Budget message / Budget Flyer / Budget Powerpoint

Tickets are available now for a great evening of food, fun and dancing at the Forest Grove High School Jazz Dinner Dance & Silent Auction. The gala, which is a fundraiser for the school's music department, will be Saturday, May 19 starting at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.Tickets are $20 per person and include a lasagna dinner (vegetarian also available). Tickets can be ordered from any FGHS music student or by calling the school office, 503-359-2432.

Forest Grove School District's Ballet Folklorico dance troupe invites the community to a free performance on Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at Liberty High School in Hillsboro.

Registration is open for the Viking Challenge 5K Run/Walk, which will be held Saturday, May 19 starting at 9 a.m. at Forest Grove High School. The annual event is sponsored by the Viking Booster Club and Forest Grove Police Department. Entry fee is $20 per person if pre-registered or $25 on the day of the race. Registration Form

Registration is now open for Stringendo! 12, a summer violin and strings day camp taught by Kathy Walden. The camp is for students who want to begin violin/strings, keep going or pick it back up. Two sessions will be offered: July 2-12 and July 16-26. For more information, contact Walden at 503-351-9003 or kathywalden@live.com   Registration flyer

The 2012 Street of Affordable Homes will feature a home built by advanced construction students in the Viking House program at Forest Grove High School. The annual showcase, which runs July 5-29, will be in the Pacific Crossing neighborhood in Forest Grove. Read about the Viking House show home!