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Noggins on the North Coast!

Name: Noggins on the North Coast!
Start: 2026-10-20T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-22T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Astoria, Oregon

October 20 - October 22

WHAT: Outreach collaboration with TRIO in Astoria area public schools
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRIO: Threshold through TRIO

“Thank you all for such an awesome visit! Looking forward to next year! Hope you enjoyed Astoria and your time with our students. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.” -Amy Magnussen Pre-College Trio Director, Clatsop Community College, Astoria OR

WHERE: Complimentary housing at The Y Astoria, 514 12th Street, Astoria, OR, 97103

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 (REQUIRED: ARRIVAL TUESDAY; OUTREACH VISITS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 8:00am – 3:00pm)

CONTACT: Lacey Guest, TRIO Program Coordinator

LEARN MORE: Threshold through TRIO

LIMITED OPPORTUNITY: Housing and meals provided.

Noggin volunteers will spend three days visiting public schools with brains and art in Clatsop County this February, with time to enjoy the dramatic North Coast of Oregon. Participants will stay at the beautiful Y in the heart of historic Astoria, Oregon, and enjoy meals from local breweries and restaurants!

Tuesday, October 20: Arrival
Arrival and dinner: Check in at the Y. Welcome dinner at Fort George.

Breakfast on October 21 and 22: On your own. Purchase at the Co-op the night before using a gift card; hours 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21
Seaside Middle and High School

We did it!

“How much area would the cortex take spread out?”

“How does stress relate to our survival skills today, since the threats we face now are different?”

“What does the protective coating on the brain do?”

“Does having a mental disorder change the structure of the brain?”

“Can you tell if someone has a brain disease by looking at the brain?”

“What happens when I walk into a room and can’t remember why I’m there?”

Address: 2600 Spruce Drive, Suite 200, Seaside, OR 97138
Visit window: 7:45–11:30 a.m. final class period ends at 11:32 a.m.
Check-in and unloading: Pick up name tags at the main office. Unload at the front on the east (forest) side, 7:45–8:00 a.m. Matt Solberg and Angela Bice will meet the team with a cart.
Parking: East side lot
Teaching location: A206, Angela Bice’s science classroom
Contacts: Angela Bice and Matt Solberg
Setup: Four stations for students to rotate through

Time	Session
8:00–8:30 a.m.	Setup; coffee delivered to school
8:30–9:02 a.m.	15 students; may stay into the next session if needed
9:05–9:52 a.m.	20 middle school students + 10 high school students
9:55–10:42 a.m.	26 middle school students + 10 high school students
10:45–11:30 a.m.	35 students
11:30-12:10 a.m.	Break down & drive to WMS

Warrenton Middle School

We did it!

“What happens to your thoughts after your brain dies?”

“Why does listening to metal music help me feel better?”

“What happens to the brain when you get a concussion? How does the brain recover and what can you do to help it get better faster?”

“Why do I wake up sometimes with my heart pounding, all sweaty and scared?”

“Why do I remember some parts of dreams – the exciting parts – but not anything else?”

Address: 41535 Old US Hwy 30, Astoria, OR 97103
Visit window: 12:10–3:30 p.m.
Check-in and unloading: Check in at the main office before unloading. Staff will help identify available locations.
Parking: Use the back driveway to access staff parking
Locations: Lunch in the staff lounge; teaching stations in the cafeteria/commons
Contacts: Dionne Marshall, Principal, and Liane Donovan, Vice Principal
Setup: Four stations for students to rotate through

Time	Activity or students
12:10–12:40 p.m.	Peter Pan to-go lunch in the staff lounge; delivered by Lacey
12:40–1:00 p.m.	Setup
1:00–1:45 p.m.	60–80 students (45 minutes) 6^th graders
1:50-2:35 p.m.	60–80 students (45 minutes) 7^th graders
2:40–3:25 p.m.	60–80 students (45 minutes) 8^th graders

Dinner: Tres Bros

Thursday, October 22
Astoria High School

We did it!

Address: 1001 W Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103
Visit window: 8:00–10:45 a.m.
Check-in and unloading: Check in at the main office; unload in front of the office
Parking: Any available parking spot
Teaching location: Library
Contacts: Lacey Guest
Programming: Students in good academic standing may drop in during tutorial. The Psychology class will visit the library during 5th period, 8:46–10:11 a.m.; approximately 30 students will arrive with prepared questions.

Time	Activity
8:00–8:30 a.m.	Arrival and setup; coffee delivered to school
8:46–10:11 a.m.	Psychology class visit; tutorial drop-ins as arranged
10:11–10:45 a.m.	Breakdown
10:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m.	Midday break and lunch at Fort George
12:10–12:30 p.m.	Drive to Tongue Point

Tongue Point Job Corps

We did it!!

Address: 37573 Old Hwy 30, Astoria, Oregon
Visit window: 12:30–4:00 p.m.
Contact: Meredith Payton
Check-in: Security gate; meet Meredith
Unloading and parking: In front of the gymnasium
Teaching location: Gymnasium
Programming: Focus on the science of resilience. Three 45-minute drop-in sessions, with 30–40 students per session. Staff and students from trade programs will also attend.

Time	Activity
12:30–1:00 p.m.	Setup
1:00–4:00 p.m.	Programming; three 45-minute student sessions within this window

COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS **FULL**
1. Bill Griesar, NW Noggin/PSU/OHSU
2. Jeff Leake, NW Noggin/PSU
3. Emma Jerome, OHSU
4. Noah Milman, OHSU
5. Maddy Wary, OHSU
6. Hunter Jess, PSU
7. Jenny Davila, PSU