Noggins on the North Coast!
WHAT: Outreach collaboration with TRIO in Astoria area public schools
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRIO: Threshold through TRIO
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
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
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) 6th graders |
| 1:50-2:35 p.m. | 60–80 students (45 minutes) 7th graders |
| 2:40–3:25 p.m. | 60–80 students (45 minutes) 8th graders |
Thursday, October 22
Astoria High School
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
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. Julie Bryant, PSU
6. Hunter Jess, PSU
7. Jenny Davila, PSU
8. Maddy Wary, OHSU
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