Can you feel it? Winter break is right around the corner. While students and staff alike prepare for the two week academic break, there is a mix of excitement and anxiety present. Some families are excited for trips & gatherings while others are stressed about making it through the end of the month with enough food, especially when school breakfasts and lunches aren't available.

While there are organizations that help with this season, many of them only help elementary students and younger. These initiatives were created to help cover a need we are seeing grow in our community.

We want every Cal Young student to be able to enjoy this extended break and come back in January refreshed and read to take on the new year. We're asking for the help of our CYMS community to make this a reality.

The Cougar Holiday Cheer Drive is an annual event where families can donate gift cards for CY families facing financial hardship. We are still in need of more donations and have extended the collection window until Monday.

Suggested gift card amount: $5 - $25/card

Common Stores:

Thank you for helping make the season bright for all Cal Young Cougars. If you would like a receipt for your tax deductible donations, please email Alexis at krivchuk_a@4j.lane.edu or include a note with your donation.

Can't make it to the store or in to Cal Young to bring a gift card, but would like to contribute? Donate online and we'll do the shopping for you!

Our Canned Food Drive is officially here, and we need your help to make a big difference for our school and the surrounding community.

Drive Dates: December 10th – December 17th

Where to Donate: Bring items to your Advisory class

All donated canned and non-perishable food items will directly support families in need—both within Cal Young Middle School and throughout our local community. Every can counts!

Suggested items:

Let’s show how powerful Cal Young generosity can be.

Bring your cans, support your community, and make a difference!

If your family is facing financial hardship and needs assistance, there are multiple opportunities here at Cal Young.

While the gift card drive requests close this Friday, December 12th, the food request forms will stay open throughout the school year.

We want every student at Cal Young to be able to participate in all events. Scholarships are available for most items. For questions, contact Alexis at krivchuk_a@4j.lane.edu or call 541-790-6414

Scholarships Available: